Let kids dive into music instantly with the MusicKit—an all-in-one beginner-friendly musical set designed for joy and ease. It includes a high-quality 6-inch white steel tongue drum (8-note diatonic C scale), an interactive audio songbook stand, mallets, and a gift-ready box. The smart low-to-high note layout helps children play familiar melodies right out of the box, even with no prior experience. The ergonomic song stand plays each tune and guides little hands with matching note numbers, making learning intuitive and fun. Featuring beloved songs like “Ode to Joy” and “Swan Lake,” this set is perfect for relaxing play, musical exploration, and confidence-building. Ideal for early music education at home. Perfect for gift shops, toy stores, therapy boutiques, and mindfulness-focused retailers seeking a unique, high-quality musical gift that truly stands out.
Yes! We deliver throughout Hunterdon County, NJ, with a $10 minimum order. Choose your delivery window when ordering, or select “Next Available.”
Orders are left in a reusable canvas bag at your front door—no need to be home. Leave your previous bag out for us to collect. You can fill bags with donations to the Flemington Food Pantry and we will collect on their behalf.
Great question — and the answer is: mostly, yes… with a little help and a lot of heart.
The majority of what you see on The Sage Dad site is handcrafted by me, right here in our home workshop and kitchen. Some of our items — especially the beautiful, practical ones — are made by my wonderful mom Marilyn or my father-in-law Ed, whose skills and support make this work possible.
That said, we also feature a small collection of curated goods — thoughtfully selected from like-minded makers and small businesses. These items are:
Whether it’s handcrafted here or sourced from a fellow artisan, you can trust that every item we carry is something we’d use in our own home — and often do.
We believe in thoughtful work, meaningful connection, and goods that are made to last.
That’s the heart behind everything we offer.
The Sage Dad is more than a name — it’s a mission.
We’re about showing up with heart, embracing the chaos, and raising confident, kind, and curious daughters (and sons!) through intentional, joyful parenting.
Whether you found us through a loaf of sourdough, a podcast episode, or a delivery bag doodle, welcome. You’re in good company.
🎒 The Story Behind Our Dadding Items
Where Heart Meets Hands-On Learning
As a dad, I found myself searching for ways to connect, teach, and create — not just in the big milestone moments, but in the quiet, ordinary ones.
Building towers with tiny hands. Practicing letters on wood. Tying shoelaces for the tenth time before breakfast.
That’s where our Dadding Line began — not with a grand idea, but with a handful of wooden shapes and a little girl named Sage, watching closely from the kitchen floor.
We believe in learning by doing, and letting children explore at their own pace. Inspired by Montessori values, our toys and learning aids are:
We’ve got nothing against tech—but we believe in giving children space to wonder without a screen.
Our Dadding items are designed to spark real-life moments between you and your child:
They’re not just toys — they’re invitations to engage, to slow down, and to show up.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home dad, weekend warrior, or bedtime storyteller, these tools are for you.
We know what it means to juggle work, worry, and wonder all at once — and still want to be the kind of dad your child remembers with joy.
So we build products that help you connect, teach with intention, and leave room for wonder.
Each item in our Dadding line is made by hand or thoughtfully sourced, with one mission in mind:
To turn small moments into lasting bonds.
Because that’s what “dadding” really is.
Not perfect. Not polished. Just present.
Just love — made real, one wooden toy at a time.
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Currently we are not taking orders; however, please feel free to send interest to rob@thesagedad.com and we will contact you as soon as ordering is available.
