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I Can Do That! Monkey around with Curious George.

Congratulations to our winner: Jessica

I Can Do That!I Can Do That! Games are a great way to foster self-confidence in your young children while they are laughing and and having fun. They can play board games just like older kids – that are designed for things that they can do!

There is a full line of Dr. Seuss games that will have your little ones getting a kick out of being silly, and learning in the process.

The latest games feature everyone’s favorite monkey, Curious George. Or, as my 2 year old calls him, “Doo-is Dorge!”

I had a chance to play with one of the games myself – The “Curious George Hide and Seek Zoo Game.”

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It’s designed for children ages 4-8, so it’s a bit advanced for Braden. I can tell you, however, that it comes with a yellow Walkie-Talkie, which he immediately commandeered and used as his own personal telephone on which to have important discussions with The Man in the Yellow Hat.

Once he took a nap, I set up the game and tested it out. You basically follow the prompts given by the Walkie-Talkie and a spinner on the game board to collect cards and earn points. It’s very easy to understand, and offers problem solving, turn-taking, and direction-following opportunities. The most fun happens when The Man in the Yellow Hat freaks out about the animals escaping. This is when everyone else slaps on an animal mask and hides, while the person in charge of the Walkie-Talkie must find them before the music stops (2 minutes).

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This part of the game actually encourages running around. When was the last time a board game gave your kids an opportunity to problem solve AND get some exercise?

The game is fun, exciting, and educational. And I have a feeling that the rest of the products at I Can Do That! Games are similarly entertaining and enlightening.

If you’d like to score one of these games for yourself, head over to the I Can Do That! website and have a look at the games. Then, in the comments section here, tell me which game you like the best. Your comment earns you an entry.

You may leave a comment through March 25.

On Thursday, March 26th I’ll randomly draw one winner to receive a free copy of the Curious George Hide & Seek Zoo Game.

(Please use a valid email address on the comment form, and respond when contacted in order to win.)

Disclosure: This is an uncompensated review. I received the Curious George Hide & Seek Game for review, free of charge.

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Build a… Moose?

Congratulations to our winner, Kara!

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That’s right! The Build-A-Bear you know and love is more than just bears, of course!

And right now you can find the delightful Hal & Holly Moose there!

They’re so adorable I almost puked grinned from ear to ear when I saw them!

To help you meet Hal & Holly, or anyone else at Build-A-Bear, I’m giving away a $25 Build-A-Bear Gift Certificate.

Leave a comment here anytime from Monday, December 8th, 12:01AM CST to Sunday, December 14th, 11:59PM CST.

A winner will be randomly drawn and announced at the top of this post once the time period is over. :-)

Disclosure: This is an uncompensated review. I received Hal & Holly Moose for review, free of charge.

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Giveaway Roundup!

Thought you all might find it useful to have links to several giveaways out there right in one place, so I’ve collected several that are going on right now.

Giveaway / Date Ending

Avon ANEW Full line of Clinical Products / Ends December 8th (5pm)

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate / Ends December 12th

Clorox 2 Laundry Booster / End Date Not Clear

Couture Invito Stationary / End Date Not Clear

Fuzzy Crocs 4 Kids / Ends December 10th

Gift Guide (Collection of Giveaways) / Ends December 10th

“Ginormous Giveaway” (Various items, go see!) / Ends December 13th

Groovy Ruby CD / Ends December 9th (this site has giveaways each day next week)

Heathers Limited Edition Box Set / Ends December 8th

HP Magic – $6,000 Value / Ends December 9th

Land’s End Wheeled Duffel Bag / Ends December 12

Mario Batali Lunchbag (and more) / Ends December 14th

Mom’s Ultimate Family Organizer / Ends December 11th

Motorolla Motozine ZN5 / Ends December 17th

Nintendo Wii Game (TBA) / End Date Not Clear

Photoshop Elements 7 / Ends December 22nd

Seal Album & Mini-Retro Ipod Speakers / Ends December 8th

Surprise Prize (Mystery) / Ends January 1st

“The Problem With Women is Men” Book / Ends December 7th

Vado Pocket Video Camera (2 Winners) / Ends December 15th

Enjoy and Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is an uncompensated post. Posted for the convenience and information of the readers.

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These Toys are Good For The Kids… and The Tired Mamma!

WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIFER BOWEN!

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What do you get the kid who has more energy than you can cram in the closet for more than an hour a day he knows what to do with?

Toys he can smash, crash, and BASH.

Enter the Melissa & Doug Pound and Roll Tower from one of the best places online to buy toys for your kids, Good For The Kids!

It has the word “Pound” in the name, so you know it’s good, man! My son is going to get hours of wacking good fun bashing and pounding those beautifully colored wooden balls and then running after them as they roll away… just so he can POUND THEM AGAIN.

And look!  Another Melissa & Doug product at Good For the Kids with “Pound” in the name!  The Classic Pound a Peg!  Another lovely wood-crafted, brightly colored toy that will drain your child’s endless freaking energy train promote motor skills in your child!

Melisa & Doug Pound and Roll Tower – $15.99

Melissa & Doug Classic Pound a Peg – $9.99

My son, wearing himself out by smashing and bashing to his heart’s content?  Priceless.

Would you like one of these awesome toys?  Of course you would!

All you have to do is visit Good For The Kids, find your favorite Melissa & Doug toy, and then come back here and tell me in comments what it is. (Please choose something other than the 2 toys I’ve mentioned here.)

Comments will be accepted through 11:59 CST, Monday December 1st.

Once comments are closed, one winner will be randomly selected using random.org and that person will receive their choice of either the Pound and Roll Tower or the Classic Pound a Peg!

Good Luck, Guys!

Disclosure: This is an uncompensated review. I received the Melissa&Doug Pound & Roll Tower for review, free of charge.

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