Giggle Junction I-Spy Bags Review & Giveaway

How many of you are looking for that ONE toy that your kids will pull out when they're bored, need something to do while waiting to DO something - perfect for car trips, quiet time (ie - I don't wanna take a nap!), waiting for dinner or doctor appointments?  How about an I-Spy Bag from Giggle Junction?

Giggle Junction has over 30 designs - something for every child.  It's really easy to pick a bag that will match your child's interest and it would be great FUN to add these to Christmas stockings, as a gift from grandma or it makes a GREAT birthday gift too!  I Spy toys help kids sharpen their memory skills, eye hand coordination and problem solving abilities.

I received a Princess I-Spy bag and was very pleased with the size of the bag.  It's a little bigger than my whole hand, very soft and the design is adorable:

The Peeking Window is about the size of my palm, maybe a little smaller.  There is a laminated card included and attached with a ring to the little 'warning' tag at the top.  This bag is going to be for my almost 4 year old niece and she will have to find some of the following "princess" items:  crown, dress, flower, butterfly, shoe, pony, penny, etc....  She's going to love it!

To purchase a bag of your very own - just click on the picture of the Spikey Dino below!

Click HERE

How can you WIN a I-Spy bag?

Mandatory entry:  Go to Giggle Junction and tell me which bag you would be most interested in getting or purchasing from Giggle Junction.  Leave your comment with WHO you want to give it to, what it is and a link so we can all see what a GREAT gift giver you are!   

*** Pls leave your email address on EACH comment so I can contact you if you WIN ***

Optional:

*** Pls note: These entries are completely voluntary - you can do none or all *** (Rqst - if you do the tweets can you spread them out please to help with advertising to more people?  Thanks!)

• Follow GiggleJunction on Facebook.  Be sure to leave a comment on your FB page or GiggleJunction's page including the link to this post and leave your link with your comment. (+2)
• Follow ME on Twitter and leave a tweet.  You can post 2x's a day and be sure to leave me the link so I can follow you if I'm not and also I'll need to check for it when I draw the lucky winner!  "WIN a I-Spy Bag - it a unique and FUN gift for KIDS of ALL AGES!  http://ning.it/fgboEI  @familyliteracy #giveaways, #christmas, #KIDS" (+2) Post up to 2x's a day for +2 entries each.
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This contest will run until 12/08 @ 10 pm and then the winner will be drawn by Random.org.  Once the winner is drawn and notified they will have 48 hours to contact me with their contact information.  Winner must provide a street address (no PO Boxes) and not have been a GiggleJunction I-Spy winner in the last 90 days   Be sure to send your friends a link about this awesome giveaway!  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the Princess I-Spy bag for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A Handmade Christmas...

I have a new bloggy friend named Pam who decided this year to have a Handmade Christmas (at least for her kids) and when I found out I asked if she would share her projects with us.  She was kind enough to send pics and even the link to where she found the pattern.

I thought she did an awesome job!  Don't you?

I had emailed Pam when she stopped by my blog and she commented that she was going to make a doll for her daughter for Christmas and had already made up several little outfits and was almost done with a dolly quilt.  Here is what she made for her kids:

 

I got a kick out of what she said:

For Christmas, I decided to make the Mini-Kimmy doll, clothing and quilt for my little girl. 

As a brand-new, self-taught sewer, I was surprised to discover how easy the pattern was 

to follow and how well it turned out! I have to admit that my doll is panty-less, however, 

as after 2 failed attempts, I decided she didn't need any panties...

She ended up making the Pirate doll for her son when he saw his sister's doll and he told her: "Mommy, you could make me a doll too if you wanted".  Isn't that just too cute?  Pam found a Pirate Pattern then and it fit's him perfectly, without pinching any of that masculine pride.  LOL   Plus, she made him the shorts, eye patch and a hat so he can play pirate himself.  He's going to be the envy of all the little boys out there!

If you'd like to make a doll & accessories or a Pirate and accessories (dress up clothes not included) for your kids (this would be a great Christmas or Birthday gift) you can find the patterns at:

Mini Kimmie Doll & Pattern, click here
Pirate Pattern, pattern is on etsy, click here

You can go to: youcanmakethis.com and look around.  There are some really neat looking sewing and craft items for all ages - infant to adult.