Congratulations to commentor #120 Rosanne, you have won this giveaway!
Let’s discuss a few facts:
1. I have three young children at home.
2. They are young yet not young enough to nap daily.
3. I’m a bit of a germaphobe.
4. Indoor play places are similar to letting any entire preschool class sneeze in the face of your child.
5. Only one of these three young children goes to school.
6. Preschools run on the by the time I drop them off it is time to pick them up again schedule.
7. Hopping in and out of the car for errands, appointments and general things to occupy our time is not called “hopping” when you have this many kids in car seats and a teenager who doesn’t even want to get out in the first place.
8. We are at home A LOT.
When I’m out of crafts, play doh and patience we do a little retail therapy.
Not for me (although that would be AMAZING) but for them.
We pop into our favorite toy store, the one that lets them actually play with most of their products and I let them each pick out something small.
Do you know how many hours of sanity this gives me?
New toys = happy, quiet, okay not quiet, but happy, kids who are occupied long enough for me to make dinner without someone climbing up my leg.
Today I am thrilled to offer you a little bit of my sanity.
My favorite local toy store, Funky Monkey Toys, who carries every amazing toy you could ever imagine, is giving away a $50 gift certificate to their online store plus free shipping.
I seriously could spend all day in there. Somehow they have found every unique toy out there that you can’t find without spending ten hours searching online, and combined them into one shop.
And if you are local, you must go in their store. They have an entire room full of toys the kids are welcome to explore and host fun in store events.
Here’s how to win $50 to spend at Funky Monkey Toys…
Mandatory entry:
Visit Funky Monkey Toys and tell me your favorite product.
Additional entries (you must leave a separate comment for each additional entry):
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Good luck!!
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SANDY says
love the remote control spaceman
Gianna says
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Gianna says
Darda Upside Down Overpass.
R Hicks says
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Sand says
I like the plush Dachshund.
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R Hicks says
one fav is Magnetic MightyMind
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Leah Shumack says
My daughter would love the fashion headbands!
Deborah Wallin says
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Deborah Wallin says
I like the Remote Control Spaceman
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C Merryweather says
Architectural Unit Blocks are my favorite. I remember playing with something like these as a kid myself. I think basic building block toys are so universal and great for inspiring imagination!
Erica C. says
Bananagrams would be fun!
jeannine s says
https://twitter.com/#!/mellanhead/status/198961317808312320
jeannine s says
I would get the Basic Skills Board and Wooden Bake & Serve Brownies
DanV says
My favorite is Camp Game
Linda says
Brainstring advanced
tiffany hood says
My son had been asking for the snap circuit jr since hes seen it at a friends house . I could not get it away from him.
Michelle Tucker says
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/69031806758547735/
Michelle tucker (michedt)
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Michelle Tucker says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/michedt/status/198926021561548801
@michedt
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Michelle Tucker says
Subscribed to the Funky Monkey Newsletter
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Michelle Tucker says
I love the Brush Robot.
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shirley pebbles says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/daveshir2005/status/198919010795003904
shirley pebbles says
email subscriber
shirley pebbles says
I like their Tootle Turtle Tote Set
Vanessa says
My kids would love the voice changer. I’d get one for each of them!
Jill L says
Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/21040323229390329/
Jill L says
Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/198911455494545408
Jill L says
Subscribe to the Funky Monkey newsletter.
Jill L says
I would love to get my family, the Camp Game
Dawn Reid says
I like the Darda Upside Down Overpass
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AEKZ2 says
Newsletter subscriber
AEKZ2 says
Qwirkle Board Game is my favorite
Rosanne Morrison says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/rosannepm/status/198838292467294209
Rosanne Morrison says
Sharedon Facebook and tagged Funky Monkey Rosanne Morrison
Rosanne Morrison says
Subscribe to Funky Monkey newsletter rosans4@comcast.net
Rosanne Morrison says
I like the Architectural Unit Blocks
Ann Council says
I like the Jack Russell Terrier.
Heather says
Qwirkle Board Game
christine says
my daughter would just die for the doll making kit, she is always wanting to knit and sew with me and this would something fun for her to do while i am crafting.
Reejen says
My favorite toy is the Tin Cash Register.
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Jennifer J says
My nephew would love the deluxe magic set. Thank you!
Anna says
The bananagrams game looks really interesting… kind of like scrabble but different.
paige jagan says
i subscribe to the funky monkey newsletter
paige jagan says
That propeller racer would sure get alot of use at our house 🙂
Erin E says
I pinned my favorite:
http://pinterest.com/pin/23855072996501412/
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Erin E says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/BusyMom369/status/198620423561285634
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Erin E says
I shared on Facebook (Erin E):
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=404435576245180&id=100003789365751
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Erin E says
I subscribed to their emails
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Erin E says
My favorite is the King Puppet. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin E
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robb marcantonio says
The Finger Pupper Theatre Kit is sweet!
Sarah says
https://twitter.com/#!/sarohioan/status/198578701049397248
Sarah says
I like the dachshund plush toy.
Patricia C. says
Band in a Box would drive me bonkers, but my kid would adore it!
Joy F says
I like the ZOOB Traveler building set
Laura Jacobson says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/Ilovemybeagle2/status/198520533116125184
Laura Jacobson says
I shared on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=375266129175250&id=100000287692116
Laura Jacobson says
Oh I love the Trunki Jade! So cute!
Nicole C. says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/choa4925/status/198447725669388288
Nicole C. says
My favorite is the Shrinky Dinks Fairy Garden.
susan varney says
i tweeted @mverno
https://twitter.com/#!/mverno/status/198444673310793728
susan varney says
i like the remote control spaceman for my grandson
Wendy R says
my favorite is my very own fairy ballerina theatre
Allison says
I love the Farm Block Play Set.
Paula Hafner says
I like the Doorbell House
Miz Vickik says
I subscribed to their newsletter =)
Miz Vickik says
Sock Monkey babies!!! Thanks!
Harold D says
Love the doorbell house
Kathleen says
Spot It game
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Brandi says
I like the magnetic wooden numbers!
JoAnn F. says
I like the Farm Sound Blocks
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Shirley Hicks says
I LIKE THE Remote Control Spaceman
david basile says
Band in a Box
Paula Tavernie says
I subscribed to Funky Monkey Toys!
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Paula Tavernie says
I like The Speed Boat!
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Sammi says
they’re all cool! I pick band in a box
dario moniz says
i like the Remote Control Spaceman
Tonya says
I pinned my favorite item – http://pinterest.com/pin/213850682276183089/ –
Tonya says
I tweeted your post! Not sure how to share the link… https://twitter.com/#!/letters4lucas
Tonya says
While Lucas would LOVE the Band in a Bag, I’m more interested in the U.S.A. Map Floor Puzzle.
What a great giveaway!
Hoa Le says
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/10766486579505638/
Hoa Le says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/hle123/status/197506258918576128
Hoa Le says
I like the Wooden Bake & Serve Brownies.
Sonya says
I love the Snap Circuits Jr. 100 Experiments!
tamar says
My son says he wants the Remote Control Spaceman. 🙂
Cheri says
My daughter would go crazy for the Finger Puppet Theater kit.
katrina says
the Abby & Emma Magnetic Dress-Up Set is really cute
Mr. Monkey says
Hello all,
Thanks for all of the great comments. Please “like” Funky Monkey Toys on Facebook. We send out coupons and announce special craft days that way.
Don’t miss out on the “monkey fabulous” savings and fun.
Best Regards,
Mr. Monkey
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/197274826640076801
Monique Rizzo says
I like the Ladybug tea set.
Thanks for the chance.
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Coco Brown says
Hey jessica,
Thankf or the tumbs up on Funky Monkey s toys and how to go about gaining my self a voucher. I have a pretty good idea of what you have been going through and can identify with your situation. In the end I just came to the conclusion that I do it because I love those bundles of joy which God gave me. Keep a positive mental attitude. and you will overcome.
Kristy thiel says
I love the felt sandwich set! thanks for hosting!
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/196941753750786048
Angela W says
Subscriber, thanks!
Angela W says
https://twitter.com/#!/Hotsnotty2/status/196881652176257024
Angela W says
Brainstring Advanced
Brittani says
Band in the box!!
Lindsay says
Liked and shared on Facebook!
Lindsay says
https://twitter.com/#!/LindsayEnsor/status/196776590028443649
I tweeted!
Lindsay says
I subscribed to the news letter!
Lindsay says
Loving the Robot toys under the Math and Science section 🙂
jill says
So hard to choose just one toy 🙂 But because I have 2 boys headed off to kindergarten in the fall I think I’d go with the “see and spell” so I can help them prepare for next year.
Mrs. Weber says
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/105201341265874768/
Mrs. Weber says
My Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/LaurenWeber84/status/196735567529119747
Mrs. Weber says
My little gal would LOVE all the Melissa & Doug play food. It’s so adorable and high quality! And I totally need to go visit that store – looks SO cute!!
Denise B. says
I tweeted this giveaway on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/#!/LIDARKSIDE/status/196710206510604288
Denise B. says
I shared this giveaway on Facebook.
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Denise B. says
I like the “Flying Science” kit.
jade says
<3 the Shape Model and Mold
Leslie W says
That was really hard, I love that they have so many choices! I think my daughter would love the Doorbell House. She’s big into pretend play, especially with dolls & houses 🙂
amy pugmire says
email subscriber
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tweeted
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amy pugmire says
I like the Pound & Roll Tower
courtney b says
i pinned my favorite product
http://pinterest.com/pin/77335318571497189/
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/196615093801324545
courtney b says
i like the 12 inch jenna doll
McKim says
I like the Farm Block Play Set
Karen Gonyea says
ADORE the Band in a Box 🙂
brandy c says
I like the Rainbow Stacker!
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Katherine says
https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/196532298437509122
Patrice says
The Remote control spaceman!
Ann Fantom says
I’m a Funky Monkey Toys newsletter subscriber
Ann Fantom says
I would like to get my daughter the ZOOB Traveler building set.
Abby Kraynick says
Here the link to my Tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/AbbySovko/status/196384597171384320
Abby Kraynick says
Love the Remote Control Spaceman. Very cute ♥
Margaret Smith says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/196370206220754944
Margaret Smith says
I’m Subscribed to the Funky Monkey Newsletter
Margaret Smith says
My favorite is the Solar Mechanics Kit.
Thanks so much.
Dwayne Berry says
I think my little girl would like the Abby and Emma Magnetic Dress Up Kit.
Janet W. says
Pinned my favorite item – janetwatson
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Janet W. says
tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/jwatson50/status/196350269561380864
Janet W. says
Shared on facebook – Janet Watson
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Janet W. says
My favorite product is the Scootin’ Turtle Mealtime Set. They have SO many neat things!
Shannon Baas says
create your own spin art kit.
Jessica says
I tweeted about this giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/mommyhoodnxtrt/status/196315014729175041
Jessica says
Yay! This is such an awesome giveaway! Before saying what I want to get, I wanted to say that I thought I was the only parent out there who, sometimes, regularly goes to toy stores for a “break.” They’re one of my favorite places to go when I’m “beat” and out of ideas on how to keep my toddler entertained!
Okay, so about the toy, I think my toddler would most like the Magnetic Chalkboard/Dry Erase Board. http://www.funkymonkeytoysonline.com/magnetic-chalkboarddryerase-board-p-71.html
Jessica says
Totally agree, the other day we were in the Target toy aisle and I just kept thinking “if only there were a babysitter at the end of this aisle I could get all my shopping done.”
Kathlyne says
I like the Brush Robot.
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/196310619408965632
Katherine says
Brainstring advanced
Amy says
I subscribed to their newsletter.
Amy says
I shared the link from your FB page to mine and I think I tagged them (well, I tagged myself as being there).
Amy says
I like the sandwich stacker, because the girls are always using blocks to make sandwiches for daddy. At least now they can make real pretend ones.
Betty Antibus says
Little Prince Book and Horse Set – I always loved horses when I was a kid, so this would be fun for my grandchild.
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ELIZABETH CURSON says
My daughter would love the Ladybug Tea Set Basket.
Jessica T. says
I think my son would love the Remote Control Spaceman.
Candice Hull says
I completely sympathize! Even though I only have two young boys (4 and 19months), a very happy day was the day I learned how much they love playing with scotch tape. I go through a lot of tape, but I have all my hair now. I love the basic skills board on Funky Monkey.
Thank you for the chance to win!
Dani G says
I don’t know this place. Gotta check it out! After visiting their website, I’d say I’d go for the educational toys like the see and spell or the magnetic wooden numbers- or both!!
Jessica says
You definitely have to go, love their store and they have all kinds of things I haven’t seen anywhere else.
Ashley South says
http://t.co/VAoy0Fc5 I tweeted!!! 🙂
Ashley South says
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Ashley South says
Wow! That is a pretty awesome website.
I think I would have to say my favorite product (while taking a quick look through the pages… But I will return when I have more time) would be the band in the box. A few reasons, having 4 kids under 2 plus an 8 year old is asking for trouble if you don’t buy a toy for everyone, this gets expensive. The band in the box is something they all would enjoy (several peices) even at the different ages.. In fact mommy might play this with them. Also, my twins are a bit behind so this is something that would stimulate, they would enjoy and they CAN use. Lastly all my kids enjoy music. They all gave “danced” before walking. No matter what they are doing, the stop and start dancing when music is heard. I could be having the worst day and seeing that, I can’t help but laugh!
Not a Perfect Mom says
although I’d end up taking it away from them for the horrendous headache I’d get, I like the band in a box