Showing posts with label giveaways. Show all posts
Showing posts with label giveaways. Show all posts

Monday, October 18, 2010

And the winner of the Kiddo Tags is....

ReggieMann!
She wins a pack of 30 Mini Kiddo Tags with a free *dwink* Box Holder in pink or blue. Congratulations!

So sorry for the delay. We have been the house of sickness and it's been hard to get anything done.

By the way, I finally ironed on our iron-on Kiddo Tags. It was easy once I got over my aversion to plugging in the iron. The round name labels fit perfectly on a tag and I don't have to worry about Linnea's gloves ending up in the lost-and-found.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The winner is Ona!

Ona, it is your lucky day. You are the winner of a Spring Flower Fairy or an Easter Doll from Magic Cabin.



Arielle is calling you on her pretend telephone to give you all the details, but I'll contact by email as well. Congratulations!



Thank you, Magic Cabin for sponsoring this great giveaway.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Giveaway at Umm Qais

Charlotte, a reader and the mom who writes Umm Qais, asked if I would let you all know about her giveaway.

She has a Waldorf birthday ring that she is giving away. All you have to do is comment on her blog post to enter. She'll announce the winner on February 11.



Good luck! And while you are there, check out her blog. She writes about cooking, crafts and being a mom.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A winner!

I just wanted to congratulate Candace, the winner of the Mudpuppy U.S.A floor puzzle.
Congratulations, Candace!


Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle ($17.00)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Stuff a stocking winners!

The winner of the Stubby Pencil Studio gift card is The Sefton Family.

The little Sefton girls like aprons!

Apron Flora Blue ($19.95)



The winner of the A Toy Garden gift card is Anne (Claire's mommy).

Anne says that Claire would like a silk streamer.

Silk streamer ($9.95)



Congratulations to both our winners! Happy holidays!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The winner is Lindsay

Lindsay on the Wonderworld Tea Set from Toys and Games Online.

Congratulations, Lindsay!

Wonderworld Tea Time Play Set ($26.00)



Don't forget to enter to win the Stubby Pencil Studio and A Toy Garden gift card giveaways that end tomorrow! The winner will be announced on Saturday.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Mudpuppy Puzzle Giveaway

Mudpuppy are the makers of beautiful products for children, including puzzles, games, stationery, diaries, cards, building sets, stickers and a whole lot of other fun products - all beautifully illustrated.

We like the puzzles!

There are several categories of puzzles which range in difficulty from very easy to challenging.

First Puzzles won the iParenting Best Products Award 2006. Each box contains 16 pieces which are color coded and form four 4-piece puzzles. They are appropriate for ages 2+

Construction First Puzzle ($10.00)



Nine-piece Two-sided puzzles teach about opposites. The Day/Night puzzle is a 2003 Parent's Choice Approved Award Winner, a 2003 Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Product, and has received a 2003 Creative Child Magazine - Seal of Excellence Award.

Day/Night Puzzle ($10.00)



The Mudpuppy Block Puzzles contain nine 2-inch cubes that form 6 pictures. These are great for children over three who can also build with the colorful blocks.

Garden Bugs Block Puzzle ($14.00)



Arielle has recently mastered floor puzzles with 24 jumbo pieces. She reviewed the Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle.

Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle ($17.00)



Arielle loves geography. She is fascinated with maps and locations. So, this puzzle was perfect for her. She was muttering about how Hawaii was in the wrong location and "Where's Texas? I need Texas." She is rapidly beginning to recognize the states and know their locations.

She started...



And in no time...



She was done! Linnea (who dressed herself today) admires Arielle's work.



These puzzles are challenging for early threes, but I bet by the time she is four, Linnea will have mastered this one.

The Color Me Puzzles are two-sided. Children four and older can color within the lines on one side with the crayons that are included in the set. The other side is printed in color. What a great snow day project!

Enchanted Kingdom Color Me Puzzle ($14.00)



Arielle is ready to try the 36-piece Mini Cube puzzles.

Eric Carle Santa Puzzle ($10.00)



Soon, she can try the 63 Piece Puzzles that come in round canisters with a colorful rope handle.


Monsters 63 Piece Puzzle ($14.00)




Finally, Mudpuppy's 100-piece jigsaw puzzles in collectible tins will challenge those serious puzzle masters. These are for ages 6 and up.

They won iParenting Greatest Products of 2005 Award.

Fairy Tales Puzzle ($14.00)



All the puzzles have nice sturdy pieces. The greyboard used to make Mudpuppy puzzles is from 90-100% recycled paper, and the colors are printed with nontoxic, soy-based ink. All puzzles are CE and ASTM tested to ensure safety.

Puzzles make great educational gifts. They help with cognitive skills, fine motor skills,hand-eye coordination, geometric and spatial relationships, and even teach children to deal with frustration. And, they are so easy to wrap.

You can win a Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle just like the one Arielle reviewed. To enter the giveaway go to the Mudpuppy website and pick a favorite product. Post a comment, and make sure that I can contact you if you win.

In a recent giveaway, I had a winner named Anonymous with no details or contact information. I had no way of knowing who that was.

The winner will be announced on December 15th.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Stuff a stocking and win a really good prize!

My two favorite places for stocking stuffers are A Toy Garden and Stubby Pencil Studio. A Toy Garden has a special section devoted to "little things" and stocking stuff. Stubby Pencil Studio has a large selection of eco-friendly art supplies, toys and a selection of gifts under $10. Both stores make it possible for Santa's elves to bring smiles on a budget.

So, let's stuff an imaginary stocking. Ho, ho, ho! The rule is nothing over $10.

1. Wild Cards Bugs ($9.95)



Arielle and her daddy love reading books about animals. These cards are printed with beautiful buggy photographs and educational facts. They can be used to play three different card games: Memory, Old Maid, and Go Fish. They are suggested for ages five and up. There are two other sets available, North American mammals and Who's hiding? (camouflage).

2. Play Silk ($7.00)



Who doesn't love play silks. A Toy Garden's silks are made in the USA and are available in 24 different vibrant colors. They are 36x36 inch, hand-hemmed, home-dyed, thick (8mm) play silks.

Becky, a blog reader, emailed recently to tell me about how she uses play silks. She bought some some suction cups with hooks and expandable curtain rods to hang on the hooks. So she can hang a rod in a corner or between some chairs, and then she attaches the play silks with clothespins to make a temporary playhouse. The rods can also be set up in a hallway or a doorway to make a puppet stage. Thank you, Becky, great idea!

My girls use them as doll blankets, dress up clothes, and lately they like to blindfold each other and spin around. These are very versatile toys.

3. Washable Markers ($3.95)



We always need markers. Arielle uses hers every day. And, they must be washable because Linnea can't always be trusted (and washable marker wipes right off ultrasuede with a damp cloth). These markers are made in the USA from 25% recycled plastic. The packaging is 100% post consumer recycled.

4. Ornament

If you give your child an ornament each year, they'll have the start of a nice collection when they grow up.

I went shopping with the girls this morning and every ornament we saw was made in China - and not particularly well made. And of course, my kids get their hands all over them and in their mouths and up their noses... If you search on "ornament" at A Toy Garden, there is a great selection of inexpensive ornaments, made in the USA and Germany or that handmade fair trade items from other countries. Here are a couple I like from Germany.

Ladybug Ornament ($4.95)



Puppet Theater Ornament ($8.95)




5. Finger Puppets ($9.95)




These fair trade puppets are hand knit in Peru, so no two are the same. They come in sets of five, so you can split them between your kids. We love puppets here. Whenever we go on a car trip, the girls fill their purses with finger puppets, and they play with them while I drive.

6. Mini Animal Set ($9.95)



These are not for kids that put things in their mouths - they are teeny - only 1/4" to 1 1/4" tall. Arielle loves itty bitty little animals like this and will sit for hours making up stories and adventures. The set includes a deer, rabbit, pig, dog, cat, frog, hummingbird and snake.

7. Tie-Up Shoe ($7.95)



Eventually, even velcro-lovers have to learn to tie shoes. It's much easier when the shoe isn't on your foot. Five-year-old Arielle is getting one of these. I'm sure Linnea will try to string beads on the laces. She's silly.

8. Starlight wand ($5.95)



Tap the wand and it plays a note. The wands are fun for both boys and girls and are made in Mexico. Arielle and Linnea have never seen these, but my older kids tried some out at a fair when they were little, and they were fascinated.

9. Snifty Gingerbread Pen ($2.00)



My girls love ballpoint pens and mine are always being snatched away. These pens are made in the USA, are nontoxic and cute and are seasonally scented (like gingerbread - yum!).

10. Wood Tea Bags ($9.95)



or treats from Haba. These are cute, sturdy and made in Germany. They will get years of play. But, the treats are doll-sized, so they are not for children who like to mouth their toys.

11. Made By Me Bug ($4.00)



I think I've mentioned these a lot. That's because the girls love them so much and they are such a good deal. All you need is a hammer and some art supplies. Your child attaches the wheels and then decorates the wooden vehicle. Voila! A personalized toy. And, they will be so proud. I'm putting more in Arielle and Linnea's stocking this year.

12. Ladybugs In A Pot ($9.95)



Our very favorite!! These were Linnea's favorite toy last year and she still plays with them almost daily. She uses them as ingredients in soup, for counting and sorting, as little pets, and today she was wrapping them in a play silk and giving them to me as a gift.

And now for your holiday surprise. One very lucky reader will win a $25 gift card from A Toy Garden and another will win a $75 gift card (with free shipping) from Stubby Pencil Studio. That can stuff a whole lot of stocking.

How do you enter? Go to both sites and then post a comment suggesting one stocking stuffer from each site that I haven't mentioned. There are so many good things on both sites, that this should be super easy. It doesn't have to be under $10.

I'll announce the winners on December 12th, so there will be just enough time for shipping.

Good luck!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Craftsbury Kids Gift Card Winner

The winner of the Craftsbury Kids gift card is Sarah, who comments as My Boaz's Ruth.

She likes the giant personalized ball, Sophie Giraffe, and the chocolate bear hat.


Giant Personalized Wool Ball ($49.95)




Sophie Giraffe ($18.95)



Chocolate Bear Hat ($18.00)



Congratulations Sarah! And thank you, Craftsbury Kids!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you, Blueberry Forest Toys, for sponsoring such great giveaways.

Donna won an advent calendar. Donna is all about Christmas and chose the Bavarian Nativity Advent Calendar ($4.95) because it reflects the true meaning of Christmas. She has four girls who will enjoy counting down the days till the holiday.



Katie won the Mini Bambina Crumpet Doll. Katie was so excited because this was the first time she has won something, and she has a daughter who will love getting the doll for Christmas.

So many of you entered, and I appreciate the support. We currently have two more giveaways going on, so enter those. You might win next time.

If you didn't win, the Advent calendars are on sale (enter VTC25 at checkout) and we have a coupon code for 15% off Kathe Kruse, "STB2" is good until 12/15/2009.

Happy Holidays.

Win a wooden tea set from Wonderworld and Toys and Games Online

One lucky reader will receive a Wonderworld Tea Time Play Set from Toys and Games Online.

Wonderworld Tea Time Play Set ($26.00)



Toys and Games Online is a CSN store. There are over 200 CSN stores specializing in everything from nursery decor to Christmas decorations.

To enter, go to Toys and Games Online and browse through the Eco-friendly toys, then send me an email, comment or Facebook message letting me know which eco-friendly toy you like best.

Arielle and Linnea had a good time reviewing the tea set this morning.

Arielle invited Linnea and her doll, Lotta, to her cafe. They ordered cake and tea and were very impressed with the cute tea pot and place settings.


Everything in Arielle's Cafe is delicious. Lotta wanted more tea.


In the picture, the handles look very delicate as if they might break. Actually, they are made of cord and are very sturdy. The tea set is made to handle being played with by real kids.



This is a very nice tea set and I recommend it if you are looking to stock your play kitchen with a nice wooden tea set. The quality is similar to that of the Plan Tea Set, but it is slightly larger. I find the shapes more pleasing. It comes with a tea pot and lid, sugar bowl, creamer, 2 saucers, 2 cups and 2 spoons.

The winner will be announced on December 9, so the tea set can reach them for Christmas. Good luck!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Don't forget giveaways!

Two giveaways are ending today! The Advent calendar and the Kathe Kruse Mini Bambina Crumpet doll. I'll be drawing the names first thing tomorrow morning.



Also, don't forget to enter to win a $75 gift card to Craftsbury Kids - I'll be choosing that winner on Wednesday.

And the Wonderworld tea set giveaway starts tomorrow. I just opened the set we're reviewing, and I think some lucky child will really enjoy it.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Win a Kathe Kruse Mini Bambina from Blueberry Forest Toys

Santa's elves at Blueberry Forest Toys are sponsoring another giveaway. On November 30th, one lucky Sara's Toy Box reader will win a Kathe Kruse Mini Bambina Crumpet Doll (normally retails for $86) from Blueberry Forest Toys.



Kathe Kruse Mini Bambina dolls are made in Germany and have beautiful, hand-painted faces. They have soft, cuddly bodies with dangling vinyl legs, arms, and head. The vinyl is certified phthalate-free and nonyphenol-free. Phthalates and nonyphenols are plastic softeners that are linked to hormone disruption and early puberty. It is not easy to find vinyl dolls without nonyphenol and without phthalates, and that are not made in China, but Blueberry Forest has a huge selection of dolls that are made in Europe and free of both nonyphenol and phthalates!

And, this is very important - there is Mini Bambina clothing available. All the outfits are available separately, so the doll can be dressed. Dressing and undressing dolls is a fun learning/playing experience for three-year-olds.

To enter to win a Kathe Kruse Mini Bambina Crumpet doll, visit the Blueberry Forest website and check out the Kathe Kruse doll selections. Then let me know your vote for the cutest Kathe Kruse doll. You can enter by comment, Facebook, or email to Sara's Toy Box.

Maybe your choices will help me pick the perfect Christmas Baby for Linnea. I'll announce the winner on November 30th.

And if you just happen to fall in love... Blueberry Forest is offering our readers 15% off Kathe Kruse. Enter Coupon Code "STB2" for 15% off your Kathe Kruse merchandise total at Blueberry Forest, valid through 12/15/09.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Advent Calendar Giveaway - From Blueberry Forest Toys

How would you like to win a beautiful Advent calendar, made in Germany?




The winner of this giveaway may choose any of the in-stock paper Advent calendars at Blueberry Forest Toys. To enter, just go to the Advent calendar page and choose your favorite. Let me know by email, comment, or Facebook message which one you'd like to win.

This is my favorite. The round-cheeked little angels remind me of Linnea.



The winner will be chosen on November 30th.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Coming soon....

We are going to be reviewing and giving away a Wonderworld Tea Time Play Set from Toys and Games Online.

Wonderworld Tea Time Play Set ($26.00)



Wonderworld Toys are made in Thailand from environmentally friendly rubberwood and non-toxic water-based paints.

More details are coming soon.

Toys and Games Online is a CSN store. There are over 200 CSN stores specializing in everything from nursery decor to Christmas decorations.

Win a Camden Kitchen!

Did you like the kitchens in my last post? You could win a Camden Kitchen from Palumba just in time for the holidays. All you have to do is register on their website. The random drawing will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009.

Camden Kitchen ($249.99)



I love the look of this eco-friendly kitchen made from solid ash wood collected from the many thousands of trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer. It ships flat and quickly snaps together in just minutes for assembly.

Check out Palumba's new website. I am working on reviews that will post this week, and there are tons of new products. Best of all, Sara's Toy Box readers save 5% until January 1, 2010 with the code "sarastoybox". Combine this with free shipping on purchases over $100 for bigger savings.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Maukilo Gift Card Giveaway

On November 20th, one lucky blog reader will win a Maukilo giftcard worth $25. To enter, go to the Maukilo website and answer the question, "if you won a $25 gift card to Maukilo, what would you buy?" Then let me know. You can enter by comment, Facebook, or email.

You can have a double entry by becoming a fan of Maukilo on facebook or by following Maukilo on Twitter. Just let me know.

I can't enter, but what would I choose?

I would spend it all on Haba play food. Maukilo is the largest online Haba retailer with over 1500 Haba toys in stock. The wooden food is so cute and it lasts to be passed down. I'd put in a shopping bag ($2.42) and give as a gift. In fact, I'm doing that next week :o)

Carrot ($2.42)

And the winner is...........



Quack! Quack! Lisa B., you won. A pair of Odd Ducks are coming your way soon.

If you didn't win, plenty of phthalate, BPA free Odd Ducks are available at KangarooBoo ($6.99). Arielle and Linnea love theirs, and they make great classroom gifts or stocking stuffers.

Thank you, KangarooBoo!

I'll be posting a new giveaway tonight. Stay tuned!

Friday, November 6, 2009

Last chance to win a pair off Odd Ducks!

The Odd Duck giveaway ends at midnight! The winner will be announced tomorrow. Then I have another giveaway to announce. It's a secret :0)

To enter, go to the KangarooBoo website. Find a toy that you'd like to see us review. Let me know what it is, either by posting a comment here or by sending me an email or a Facebook message.

You can have a double entry by becoming a Facebook fan of KangarooBoo. Just click on the link, become a fan, and then tell me the color of the Goodbyn lunchbox on that page.

Arielle named her duck "Ducky" (so original) and she sleeps with it.

Friday, October 16, 2009

GIVEAWAY!!!! Odd Ducks at KangarooBoo

KangarooBoo is teaming up with Sara's Toy Box to do a giveaway! The winner will receive a pair of Odd Ducks from Boon.

Odd Ducks ($6.99 each) are modern rubber duckies that are PVC, phthalate, and BPA free.

Squish



Slim



I haven't seen these ducks yet, but who doesn't love a rubber-ducky? And these are so fun!

Boon bath toys are MIC, but are PVC, phthalate and BPA free. We have the Boon Waterbugs ($9.99). And, I've actually been meaning to post a review for a while. My girls love to play mommy and baby spiders with them. The net usually ends up being a baby spider bed.

Very creative. But, my favorite part is hearing Linnea talk about "fyders".



Boon gives 10% of their profits to children's charities. KangarooBoo also gives a portion of each sale to child related non-profit.

To enter the giveaway, go to the KangarooBoo website. Find a toy that you'd like to see us review. Let me know, either by posting a comment here or by sending me an email or a Facebook message.

You can have a double entry by becoming a Facebook fan of KangarooBoo. Just click on the link, become a fan, and then tell me the color of the Goodbyn lunchbox on that page.

I will announce the winner on November 6th.

KangarooBoo has also provided a coupon code good for 8% off on all regular-priced merchandise. "SSTB09" is good until the end of the year (12/31/2009).

Good luck!