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Review of RainbowSouffle's JetPacks
Without further ado, here is my review — thank you for reading and entering!
This is a joint review and giveaway of the
JetPack from
RainbowSouffle between
Natural Parents Network and
Hobo Mama.
About RainbowSouffle
Rainbowsouffle is a
colorful, whimsical Etsy shop created to fill the gap in the children's toys & clothing market for
gender-neutral items that will bring hours of play and joy to your children. This shop is geared toward the more colorful families amongst us. Each item is carefully designed and handcrafted with love and a great attention to detail to create a one-of-a-kind product your child will cherish for years to come.
The JetPack is a
wearable toy that doubles as a make-believe costume for any child who wants to zoom off into space. It's a soft, wearable plush with elastic straps, so it fits any size child and is comfortable to wear all around the galaxy.
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Tea Collection: Modern children's clothing
One of my favorite places to shop for children's clothes is
Tea Collection, and this year
Tea Collection is offering some really great Black Friday deals.
Beginning Thursday, 11/22, at 9 p.m., through Sunday, 11/25, at 9 p.m., Tea Collection will offer
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My wish list
Mini Cable Car Kit — $26.50
Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay — on sale for $15
Knitting Tower — $9.50
This is an unsolicited review I left on Amazon that I'm reprinting for you.
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 Played with over and over, January 2, 2012My four-year-old received these when he was 2 or 3, and they're still in perfect shape. They're a nice, substantial cardboard, and they make three trucks when put together. The truck for each puzzle is a photograph, and the puzzle pieces outline it, so you really get the idea of the shape of the truck, with the big tires and other fun features.
I think the choice of fire truck, tractor, and dump truck was good. Those are popular vehicles for little kids.
I find that the puzzle is challenging for a preschooler without being too frustrating, because there's a finite number of pieces and there's a lot of immediate confirmation about whether the kid has put them together right or not -- as in, does it look like a truck yet?
The firetruck is definitely the most fun for my four-year-old, probably because it's the biggest. I'm not great with estimates and don't have the puzzle out right now, but it's likely over a foot long when pieced together. Littler kids can start with the other trucks, because they have fewer pieces to fit together. |
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Mama's Felt Cafe is offering NPN readers a giveaway of
a $25 gift certificate to her felt food store for adorable hand-crafted play food!
From our reviewer, Amanda of Let's Take the Metro:
I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to review a product from Mama's Felt Cafe. Seeing her ideas was like an 'Ah-ha' moment, and I realized I could take responsibility for the toys my children play with by making them myself. Of course since I do not have infinite time on my hands, getting a few felt originals to start my collection was like a dream come true.
Brittany, owner of Mama's Felt Cafe, sent me a "Support Local Growers" basket for my daughters to man-handle. … As I took out each piece and inspected it, I noticed how fine the stitching is and how every little detail of the real food is present in the replica. For instance, the potato actually has tiny "eyes" all over both sides and the watermelon rind is two-toned and striped to mimic the real fruit.
… This set is so versatile because every piece can be used in an infinite number of scenarios, and even the basket itself has tremendous possibilities. It is sure to inspire the cook or vegetable eater in every child.
A big congratulations to the winner of the
Grow Smart Games giveaway for a My Pocket Games or I Spy Sensory Stick — #178!
Tylerpants
Tylerpants says:
"I'd pick an I Spy Sensory Stick for my son."
This was a
joint giveaway with Natural Parents Network, so entries were combined and one winner drawn. Tylerpants entered at
Hobo Mama Reviews.
Grow Smart Games is a wonderful Etsy shop that exclusively features these two fun and entertaining, hand-crafted toys: an
I Spy Sensory Stick, which is a tubular spin on the I-spy classic, and
My Pocket Games, travel-friendly laminated cards with several familiar games, like Hangman and The Alphabet Game. Both toys promote learning, help children strengthen skills, and provide opportunities for interacting with others. Grow Smart Games believes that simple, old-fashioned games are still the best!
If you were not the lucky winner,
you can buy My Pocket Games or I Spy Sensory Sticks online from the Grow Smart Games Etsy shop.
My Pocket Games come in different colors and sell for $5.50 for one, or $10 for two. They would be a great little present to slip into a stocking or as a bonus inside a larger package. Shipping is $1.75 for one to US or Canada or $0.50 with an additional item.
An
I Spy Sensory Stick costs $8. Shipping is $3 for one to US or $3.25 to Canada or $1.25 to either with an additional item. An I Spy Sensory Stick would also be a fun stocking surprise!
A big congratulations to the winner of the
Glitterful Felt Stories giveaway of a felt story + portable travel board — #82!
Michelle says:
"We are right now reading this story at least 3 times a day. This would be a cool addition."
This was a
joint giveaway with Natural Parents Network, so entries were combined and one winner drawn. Michelle entered at
Hobo Mama Reviews.
Glitterful Felt Stories features
incredible hand-crafted felt boards and story characters that are sure to spark your child's imagination. The felt characters from children's literature and songs stick to the flannel board and can be rearranged at will. Felt boards make a wonderful tool to
keep children engaged and happy during a long wait — such as on a trip, in a waiting room, or at a restaurant. They also make storytelling fun, because it brings the characters to life,
letting you or your children "act out" the story in a tactile and visually satisfying way.
If you were not the lucky winner,
you can buy felt stories and rolled travel boards online from GlitterfulFeltStories.com,
FunFeltStories.com, or their
Etsy shop.
Portable folding travel boards are $12 for the regular size, $14 for the larger. Aluminum and wall-hanging boards range from $14.99 to $19.99.
Felt stories generally start around $7.00 (although some are
on sale for even less), and most are in the $10-$14 range.
Shipping in the U.S. runs $9.95 for a felt board, $2 for one story and $0.50 for each additional story, plus a $1 handling fee. If you
sign up for the newsletter, you'll find they often offer shipping promotions and free stories with purchase. International shipping starts at $5 for one story and $0.50 for each additional story.
Be sure to
connect with Glitterful Felt Stories to be kept up to date on new products and special deals:
Today is the
last day to enter to win a wonderful felt story plus a flannel travel board of your choice from
Glitterful Felt Stories!
This is an approximate value of $22 and would be a
wonderful holiday gift for a little one in your life who
loves to be read to.
If you want to see Mikko in action,
enjoying the Caps for Sale
book his felt story was based on, check out
my Wordless Wednesday post for today!
Then
head over to enter!
The
giveaway for an I Spy Bag from Giggle Junction ends tomorrow, November 30.
Giggle Junction is a fabulous Etsy shop that exclusively features hand-crafted I Spy Bags, a quiet, self-contained educational toy.
An I Spy Bag is a quiet, self-contained toy for children of all ages, featuring a fun design stitched on the pillow-like flannel top, and a see-through window with miniature items hidden within the pellets inside. Children will love pushing the pellets this way and that to find the secret prizes. A laminated card with images will help even young children play at this treasure hunt. Sure to keep kids happily entertained in airplanes and cars, waiting rooms, restaurants, and Grandma's house!
This giveaway is open
WORLDWIDE.
Enter today!
Kmart has affordable items for the whole family. They're sponsoring some
super sales for Cyber Monday and beyond that are
even better than Black Friday!
These are the deals you might like to know about. Pay attention to the start and end dates for each.
Some of the best overall deals:
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ALL Kid Kraft, Little Tikes, Radio Flyer, Step 2 & K'Nex Toys on sale 11/28-12/31
Online Only! Save EXTRA $20 off $200 on Toys & Games from Kmart.com with K20OFF200TOYS12 12/1-12/24
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Up to 50% off Favorite Games for Kids 11/28-12/4
Cyber Monday & Online Only! EXTRA $10 off $50 on Clothing from Kmart.com with code CYBER10 11/29
Specific items on sale, including deals exclusively for Cyber Monday!
You can also get deals on
digital cameras, video cameras, other electronics, jewelry, women's fashions, and home items. It's a free-for-all!
Another smart gift is always a
gift card, for when you want to let your recipient do the choosing!
Reminder: Shipping Cut-off Dates:
- 12/16 by Midnight for Ground
- 12/22 by 10am CST for 2nd Day Air
- 12/23 by 10am CST for Next Day Air
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