Unwrap Holiday Happiness With Crayola (Giveaway)

Posted on by Mandy

Crayola Holiday

When I was a little girl, it seemed like Crayola was always a part of the holidays.  I loved coloring and thought there was nothing better than a brand new big box of Crayola crayons.  Remember the box that had the crayon sharpener on the back?  That was my favorite!  I’m simply in awe of all of the amazing products Crayola makes now.  We recently had an opportunity to try out two of the newest Crayola products and had so much fun making unique creations.

 

Crayola Digital Light Designer

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  • With Crayola’s Digital Light Designer, kids can draw with lights to create, animate and play.
  • The Digital Light Designer uses LED technology as the medium to bring kids’ colorful ideas to life on a 360-degree domed drawing surface
  • There are three different modes of play, including Draw, Animate, and Play
    • Draw – Using the digital light stylus, kids can select colors and line width to begin free-drawing anywhere on the domed surface, switching between eight different colors
    • Animate – Kids can activate their creations with amazing special effects, making them spin, change colors, melt, or even mix up the drawings
    • Play – With 8 different interactive games and activity apps, kids can spend hours creating or just doodling with Rainbow Draw, magically duplicate their creations with Mirror Draw, create funny animated faces, play interactive mazes, and more
  • The Digital Light Designer includes the 360-degree domed drawing surface, digital light stylus, and easy-to-follow instructions

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  • With the Crayola Marker Airbrush, kids can create amazing airbrush effects on paper, fabrics, and windows
  • The Marker Airbrush is kid-powered and works with a simple hand pump, and can be used with any of Crayola’s Classic Washable Broadline Markers, Washable Broadline Window Markers, or new Bright Fabric Broadline Markers
  • Simply attach a Crayola Broadline Marker, pump it up, and spray – no batteries required!
  • Kids can use the Marker Airbrush to create free-hand airbrushed drawings or use the stencil sheets to create professional –looking masterpieces
  • The Marker Airbrush includes the Airbrush Sprayer, 8 washable markers, 4 bright fabric markers, 20 sheets of paper, and 4 stencil sheets

E.B. had a blast trying out the Crayola Digital Light Designer. He was super excited when he saw it because he remembered seeing a commercial for it on television.

 

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What a fun and creative toy!  Be sure to check out Crayola’s Holiday Gift Guide to find just the perfect Crayola product to help unleash your child’s creativity.  You can also like Crayola on Facebook and follow Crayola on Twitter.  I think these would make excellent holiday gifts for any child on your list and one lucky reader will win BOTH of these Crayola products!

 

GIVEAWAY

I have one Crayola Digital Light Designer and one Crayola Marker Airbrush to give away to one lucky reader!  Giveaway ends December 16, 2012 at 12:01 AM EST.  U.S. Only. Void where prohibited.

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.

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The Crayola product to try, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Crayola.  All opinions are my own.

Acorn Footwear Makes A Great Holiday Gift

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Who doesn’t love a great pair of shoes?  As I’m getting older, I’m having to make smarter choices (as in comfort) about my footwear, and this is even extending over into slippers I wear around the house.  My feet are happier and I feel so much better all around when I have great support in a shoe.  However, I don’t want to trade comfort for fashion, and that’s why I love when I can find a comfy shoe that also looks great! 

I recently had the opportunity to test out a great pair of moccasins form Acorn, a footwear company passionate about comfort and quality. 

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I received the Acorn Crosslander Moc in Blue.  These mocs feature soft, Italian wool-blend knit uppers with water-repellent suede detail. They are fully lined with soft Sherpa fleece and insulated with Thermolite synthetic down with unique hollow-core fiber technology for superior warmth and durability.  And?  They feel fabulous on my feet!

 

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I normally wear a 7 1/2-8, so I requested these in the 8 and they fit perfectly.  I love that the bottoms of the shoe are thick enough and durable to withstand indoor or outdoor wear,  and that these aren’t super flat.  The thick sole definitely adds the support I need.

Acorn has a selection of great shoe in all sizes for every member of your family, and these also make excellent Christmas gifts!  Acorn is also donating $1 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for every pair of shoes purchased this December with their Love To Grown On campaign.  Be sure to like Acorn on Facebook to hear about special contests and promotions.   If you’re still shopping around for gifts, I highly recommend these slippers from Acorn.  Your feet will thank you!

 

I was provided with the shoes pictured above to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions are my own.

CVS/Charmin Basic 1 Roll Giveaway

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If I had to think of one product our home could not function without, it would have to be toilet paper.  I’m so scared of running out of this one product that I stock up whenever I can.  However, if you’re like me, you probably don’t give much thought to what is going on with your plumbing after the toilet paper is flushed.  It can be a real concern, and that’s why Charmin evaluates its toilet paper to ensure that it is safe for all the places it might end up after flushing (drain lines, sewers, septic tanks, and municipal wastewater treatment plants).  This video explains it a little more.

Extensive tests show that when Charmin is used as intended in a properly functioning plumbing system, it shouldn’t cause plumbing problems. In fact, Charmin has been a reliable bath tissue, trusted in millions of Americans’ homes, for over 70 years.

Procter & Gamble and CVS are excited to share the news that CVS now carries Charmin Basic 1 roll, which is 2 times stronger than the leading value brand when wet.  This means that since the toilet paper is stronger, less is used.  It also means changing the toilet paper roll less often.  Did anyone hear angels singing?  Please tell me I’m not the only one who always gets stuck changing the toilet paper roll in their home!

GIVEAWAY:

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I have one CVS/Charmin 1 Roll Prize Pack to give away to one lucky reader.  The prize pack includes:

  • Charmin Basic 1 roll
  • Febreze Candle sample
  • Febreze NOTICEable sample
  • $10 CVS Gift Card

To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below.  Giveaway ends December 17, 2012 at 12:00 AM EST.  U.S. Only. Void where prohibited.

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I was provided with the prize pack above to facilitate my post and one to give away to a reader.  All opinions are my own.