Quiet Time (Giveaway!)
October 26, 2009My name is Heidi Farmer and I have a confession to make: sometimes the adorables drive me a little crazy.
Now I’m sure the only one that this happens to.
I’m sure your adorables are cute and perfect and incapable of doing anything that makes you unhappy.
And while mine are cute, they are also raucous, energetic boys and sometimes I would like a wee little break.
I’m sure you cannot to relate to this.
(I apologize for wasting your time.)
Some days Playdough, coloring, and legos will do the trick.
But other days we’re waaaaayyyyyy past those and I need to bring out the big guns – something NEW.
I have 3 items here for different ages that just might do the trick.
Giveaway
Three of you lucky readers will each win one item below (I’ve typed this sentence a million times trying to make it clear: I have 3 things and want 3 people to win. Caipeche?). So leave a comment by Friday, October 30th, and tell me how old your adorables are. As always, I’ll use Random.org to generate the winners and ship these little beauties out to you ASAP.
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For the younger set:
This is a great, longtime activity! Inside are 2 large double-sided scenes to color. Then you “build” parts of the scene and play with the included toys. Result = 60 + minutes of hands-off mommy time.
You can find more Crayon Town sets at Amazon; I would certainly take a look at the Zoo Set
P.S. You can print Crayon Town Refills with your printer.
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For all (best for 6+):
This is a little book (4X6), perfect for airplanes and other travel, is packed with 272 pages of creative exercises. Provides a scene for the adorables to finish, like “What’s inside this cave?” or “An alien has landed. What does it look like?” The younger adorables will need help with reading, but the elders will have lots of little activities to complete.
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Also best for the 6+ crowd:
3) This is Me Journal
This journal was created by a mom who had fond memories of her own “prompt journal” she completed with her mom as a kid. When her own daughter was old enough, she couldn’t find anything out there, so she developed This Is Me. The journal is comprised of pages to complete such as, “When I grow up”, “my favorite things”, “my friends”, pages for recording holiday celebrations, and then lots of frames to draw little pictures. It’s killer cute folks. I would have seriously dug this as a girl, but I’m sure boys would love it too. It’s not a boy thing or a girl thing: the elder adorables can make it whatever they want.
Check out www.thisismejournal.com for ordering info.
Remember to leave a comment for the giveaway and Happy Monday to ya!
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Whitney Trujillo
on October 26, 2009 11:31 amThose all look great! I’m especially interested in the Crayon Town. I love that they have more templates for you to print vs. buying them!
The Mom Jen
on October 26, 2009 12:51 pmMy adorables are 3, 8, and almost 11! Thanks for the chance!
Janessa
on October 26, 2009 1:20 pmI would be interested in any of these, as I have five kids ranging in age from 2-13. I love Crayola products.
Katie F.
on October 26, 2009 1:39 pmoh anything would be great for us.
Cindy Corstange
on October 26, 2009 2:04 pmLove the this is me journal – how fun!!!! 8,2,3 for the Corstange Team!
RLR
on October 26, 2009 4:01 pmWow – these are great ideas! My cuties are 3 and 5 (nearly 6). I’m jotting them down as birthday and Christmas gift ideas!
Christina D
on October 26, 2009 7:38 pmGreat giveaway, these products would be a hit with my boys!
Sarah
on October 26, 2009 7:50 pmAll look fun! I think the Crayola would give me the most independent play time which is always so valuable:)
Sandi
on October 26, 2009 8:36 pm4, 2 and 10 month. Love the Crayon Time.
Noreen
on October 27, 2009 9:23 am3 1/2 and 7 1/2 – I’m so with you – sometimes you have to bring out the big guns! Thanks for the ideas!
Lynsi G
on October 27, 2009 9:28 amI have two “younger” adorables who are 3.5 and 1. I’ve never seen the Crayon Town before. I think my son would totally love that.
Laura Wolfe
on October 27, 2009 3:25 pmBrian would love the Crayon Town and I would love to have a break from him! He is 2 and Kate is 3 months:) Keep up the good work!
susie
on October 27, 2009 4:27 pmthis is new to me and looks great! its creative yet still includes toys with 4 wheels for my vehicle crazed sons : ) thanks!
Melissa Taylor
on October 27, 2009 4:58 pmGood stuff, Heidi! But, of course, I’m shocked to hear your kids drive you crazy. How is that possible when they’re are so cute!? 🙂 LOL.
Mine are 7 and 4.
You rock!
Melissa
Katie
on October 27, 2009 6:16 pmI love your honesty and humor! My boys are 4 and 1 going on 16 and well 1 and 1/2!
Julie
on October 27, 2009 8:50 pmJust one adorable who is 8, about to turn 13 I think. He use to be my mama’s boy – but we are going through a rough patch him of wanting LOTS of independence.
christy
on October 27, 2009 11:30 pmEnjoying your site very much! My kiddos are 10 and twins that are 6.
Kathy Roller
on October 28, 2009 12:47 pmHi…I’m Kathy and I have THREE stinkin’ boys. Ages 15, 7, and 2…and not that anyone cares…but, they all pee on the toilet seats! When will it ever stop??
Nice to meet you!
Amy
on October 29, 2009 10:15 amI just found your site and it is great! My kids are 2 & 5.
Michelle
on October 29, 2009 2:50 pmHi, this is adorable and would make AWESOME christmas gifts!
Kristy Glass
on October 29, 2009 9:37 pmPick me!
Janelle
on October 30, 2009 3:40 pmI have a preschooler and toddler and can always use some quiet time.
Joy
on October 30, 2009 7:20 pmGreat giveaway. My “adorable” is 1.