{"title":"For the Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of our favourite things to make are the ones that find a permanent place in a home. This collection is for the little ones learning about the world, and for the family traditions worth holding onto. Each piece is made from real wood, built to be touched and used and passed down. Made in Burlington, with families like ours in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wood-tree-family-decorations","title":"Handcrafted Wooden Tree Family Decorations — Walnut, Maple, Cherry \u0026 Beech","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese started as a holiday tradition in our own home. They ended up staying out all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach tree is hand-shaped in our Burlington, Ontario workshop from carefully selected hardwood — walnut, maple, cherry, or European beech — chosen for its grain, its character, and the way it catches the light. You choose the woods and sizes to build a grouping that means something to you: one tree for each person in your family, a mix of woods to show the different generations, a small forest on a mantle or a windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThey look as good in February as they do in December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix sizes to mix and match:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Small\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in four woods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple\u003c\/strong\u003e — light, fine grain. Clean and classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich chocolate-brown. The most visually striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm pale pink that deepens to reddish-brown over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Beech\u003c\/strong\u003e — tight, fine grain. Warm and understated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes them special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-shaped in Burlington, Ontario — each one unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSix sizes and four wood types — mix and match to represent your family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNatural wood grain means no two trees are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFood-safe mineral oil finish — no synthetic coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStands independently on a flat base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBeautiful year-round, not just at the holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBacked by our lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNatural variations in grain pattern and colour make every tree beautifully unique — no two are exactly alike. What you're building isn't just a decoration. It's a small record of your family at this moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs your family grows, add a tree. That's the idea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I mix wood types in one grouping?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — and that's exactly the point. Mixing walnut, maple, cherry, and beech lets you build a scene with real visual depth. Many people choose different woods to represent different family members or generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat size should I choose to represent an adult versus a child?\u003c\/em\u003e There's no rule — it's entirely personal. A common approach is to use the larger sizes (X-Large to XX-Large) for adults and the smaller sizes (X-Small to Medium) for children, then add a new small tree when someone new joins the family. But we've seen beautiful groupings that break every convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre these only for Christmas?\u003c\/em\u003e No. They were designed as holiday pieces but most of our customers keep them out year-round. On a mantle, a shelf, or a windowsill they work as everyday home décor that happens to mean something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I add more trees as my family grows?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — that's one of the things we love most about them. Start with your current family and add a tree when someone new arrives. Each new tree will be hand-shaped to match the style of the ones you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre these a good gift?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — particularly for new parents, grandparents, or anyone who's just had an addition to their family. We can include a personalised note — just mention it at checkout. Custom groupings are also available through our Custom Work page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo the trees stand on their own?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. Each tree has a flat base and stands independently. They can be grouped or displayed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Knot","offers":[{"title":"Walnut \/ X-Small","offer_id":41162185703458,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Small","offer_id":41162185834530,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Medium","offer_id":41162185965602,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Large","offer_id":41162186096674,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ X-Large","offer_id":41162186227746,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Maple \/ X-Small","offer_id":41162185736226,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple \/ Small","offer_id":41162185867298,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple \/ Medium","offer_id":41162185998370,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple \/ Large","offer_id":41162186129442,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple \/ X-Large","offer_id":41162186260514,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple \/ XX-Large","offer_id":41162186391586,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry \/ X-Small","offer_id":41162185768994,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry \/ Small","offer_id":41162185900066,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry \/ Medium","offer_id":41162186031138,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry \/ Large","offer_id":41162186162210,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry \/ X-Large","offer_id":41162186293282,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Beech \/ X-Small","offer_id":41162185801762,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Beech \/ Small","offer_id":41162185932834,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Beech \/ Medium","offer_id":41162186063906,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Beech \/ Large","offer_id":41162186194978,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Beech \/ X-Large","offer_id":41162186326050,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/5719\/2482\/files\/collection_of_tree_family_decorations.png?v=1778692100"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-100-board-with-rainbow-balls-montessori-inspired-learning-toy","title":"Handcrafted Maple Montessori Hundred Board","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome of the best learning happens through touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Montessori-style hundred board is handcrafted in our Burlington, Ontario workshop from carefully selected maple — a dense, fine-grained hardwood that's smooth to the touch and built to last through years of little hands. Children arrange the numbered tiles in order from 1 to 100, building number sense, counting skills, and an intuitive feel for how numbers relate to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's the kind of toy that earns a permanent spot on the shelf — used daily for a few years, then kept long after it's outgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it teaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNumber recognition from 1 to 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCounting and sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePatterns and skip counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEarly addition and subtraction concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFine motor skills through tile handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandcrafted in Burlington, Ontario from solid maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmooth, natural finish — safe for little hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100 numbered tiles plus board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo batteries, no screens — just wood, numbers, and curiosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuitable for ages 3 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for Montessori, Waldorf, homeschool, and preschool settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBacked by our lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat age is this for?\u003c\/em\u003e Suitable for ages 3 and up. Younger children typically start by placing tiles 1–10 and work up to the full board as their number sense develops. The large maple tiles are easy for small hands to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the finish safe for children?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. The board and all tiles are finished with food-safe mineral oil — no varnish, no chemical stains, no synthetic coatings of any kind. The maple itself is non-toxic and smooth-sanded to remove any rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it work for homeschool and Waldorf curricula?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. The hundred board is a core Montessori and Waldorf math material used to teach counting, sequencing, skip counting, and early arithmetic. It translates directly into both home and classroom settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow is this different from a mass-produced version?\u003c\/em\u003e Most hundred boards are made from low-grade wood with painted or stickered numbers. This one is handcrafted in Burlington, Ontario from solid maple with a natural finish — meaning the tiles feel substantial, the numbers are part of the wood rather than applied on top, and the board is built to be used hard and passed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this a good gift?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — it's one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give a child between 3 and 6. It looks beautiful, it's genuinely educational, and it lasts. We can include a personalised note — just mention it at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Knot","offers":[{"title":"Maple","offer_id":43238713622562,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/5719\/2482\/files\/Hand_made_solid_maple_100_board_with_coloured_balls.png?v=1778691921"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegoodknot.ca\/collections\/for-the-family.oembed","provider":"The Good Knot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}