Hello and welcome to
! We are a resource for multiethnic children and their families, specializing in custom-designed and handcrafted items that celebrate the uniqueness of
. We feature handmade dolls and African clothes for children, as well as our own educational products such as Reusable Flip Charts, coloring-story books, and puzzles. We also carry multicultural books and music, and multicultural arts and crafts materials.

are children with parents of different racial identifications, cultures, or countries, or children who have been adopted into families that are different from them in some way. The word “alaafia” (pronounced “a LAH feea”) is African in origin and can be translated as “good” or “peace.” We think these translations describe
very well!
have a rich heritage that needs to be remembered and lived. We want them to celebrate their diversity, and make them proud of it. Our products are made with these goals in mind. Subscribe to our free, bimonthly newsletter loaded with all kinds of ideas, articles, and tips to help your
thrive in our world.
We hope this website meets the growing needs of multicultural families, who are increasingly becoming part of the fabric of societies around the world, including the United States. In fact, 1 out of every 25 families in the USA describes itself as “mixed.” (Click here for more statistics)
We at
will be developing new products and adding more items to our pages all the time. Check back frequently to discover even more great ways to celebrate the diversity and the heritage of
!