We were so thrilled to be able to review these amazing sand toys from Melissa and Doug. My kids love the sand, water and dirt so these were the perfect item for us to review. Our beach trip was cancelled due to car troubles so we took the kids to Harris Beach on Lake Carter so they could try out their toys.
We received the following items to review and the winner of the giveaway will receive all of these as well.
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| Seaside Sidekicks Sand Molding Set |
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| Clicker Crab Pail and Shovel |
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| Seaside Sidekick Sand Baking Set |
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| Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Kit |
A Mothers Review:
These toys are fabulous. Even mommy and daddy had fun playing with them, lol. They are made from sturdy durable plastic unlike many other sand toys, so they will not break easily if stepped on or dropped. They are bright and colorful so be careful other kids are drawn to them and may try to claim them for their own. They are easy to store, the cupcake set comes with a mesh bag, the molding set nests inside their turtle shell, the baking set tools fit inside the bucket with the sifter attached to the top which can then be placed into the crab pail. Once they are all packed up they fit nicely into a reusable shopping bag. All of the molds are easy to use and leave behind detailed sand images. The turtle sifter is a great tool seashell, gem or rock panning and catching minnows. And who says these toys just need to be used with sand? They are also great for water fun at the pool. Dirt or mud which my kids always seem to enjoy playing in at the playground. And indoor rainy day activities like, tracing the molds onto paper, using playdough with the mold and cupcake sets or using the baking set to mix ingredients to create a yummy dessert (just make sure you thoroughly clean out any sand or dirt).
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| Daddy playing with the turtle mold. |
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| I may not be able to bake real cupcakes but I can bake sand cupcakes, lol. |
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| Sifting for rocks and pebbles for her rock collection. |
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| Mixing water and sand for his cupcakes. |
Now for the giveaway!
PLEASE make sure you leave an email address or have your email address listed on your Google profile so I can contact you. I will also post the winner on my blog by 8:00 pm on July 27th so feel free to check back to see if you won!
PLEASE make sure you leave an email address or have your email address listed on your Google profile so I can contact you. I will also post the winner on my blog by 8:00 pm on July 27th so feel free to check back to see if you won!
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1. Follow Kathy’s Cluttered Mind with Google Friend Connect (on left side of my blog)
2. Like my Facebook Page Kathy’s Cluttered Mind
3. Follow me on Twitter @kbalman
4. Subscribe to my blog email updates (on left side of my blog enter email and click subscribe must confirm your subscription)
5. Join the Melissa and Doug Toy and Birthday Club
6. Follow @MelissaandDoug on twitter
7. Tweet this giveaway - Win a sand play prize pack from @kbalman & @MelissaandDoug http://t.co/SIGkE6q #summer #toys #giveaway (up to 1 x/day)
This giveaway ends on July 27th, 2011 at 8:00 am EST (which is also the last day at my job which I will be leaving to become a stay at home/homeschooling mom). Random.org will be used to determine a winner who will have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. Open to US residents only. Good luck!
Disclosure- Melissa and Doug is providing the giveaway prizes and I received the same prizes for hosting this giveaway. I was not compensated for my review and all opinions are our own!
