Monday, June 29, 2009

Creativity For Kids Review and Giveaway

I am always looking for new and fun things Kaelyn and I can do together that encourage learning and creativity. I think a bit of this comes from my past work as a Preschool Teacher....but more than anything...like any parent, I just enjoy seeing her learn and having fun while she's doing it! Although young, she is learning constantly. Whether it be through the books she reads, the children programs she watches, or interaction with kids and adults...I can always see that she's learning something new! It's one of the most amazing things to witness as a parent!

I was recently given the opportunity to review one of the craft kits from Creativity For Kids and was thrilled to do so! Their mission as found on their website is: To provide children with experiences that stimulate and encourage their natural creativity. Our open-ended products offer fun-filled opportunities for children to create, pretend, explore and learn! I found this statement to be very true of their products as we reviewed the Make Your Own Animal Puppets kit. I liked how the kit made it possible for kids to be creative. There wasn't a specific way you had to do something....in fact, there weren't even directions. It gives children the opportunity create and explore in a way which is meaningful to them.

The Make Your Own Animal Puppets kit comes with three socks (to be made into animal puppets). There were also felt shapes, fur, pom poms, yarn, and wiggly eyes as well. Using these materials....a child can create any animal they want. They show examples on the box of a shark, cow, pig, etc....but the choices are endless with a little imagination! This kit is made for children 3 years of age and older because of the small parts. I found that although Kaelyn is younger than that...she still enjoyed it immensely...with adult supervision of course since there are small parts! It was a great sensory and fine motor experience for her....and a wonderful opportunity for her to become more familiar with different animals and colors as well! We had so much fun! Another great thing about this kit was that no glue was needed! It wasn't messy at all....so clean up was a breeze!














If you're looking for fun and creative activities to do with your children...Creativity For Kids would be a great place to start! You can check out their fantastic products on their website, and can even purchase them there. There's also a handy store locator on their site as well.

How To Enter To Win: I'm so excited because Creativity For Kids has has generously offered one of their Big Fun Crafts Kits to one of my readers!! To enter, all you have to do is visit the Creativity For Kids website and leave me a comment letting me know one other product they carry that you like.













How To Get Extra Entries:
(only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act (can be found along the right-hand column) and leave me a comment once you do. (If you already do, leave me a comment letting me know). Also, be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For TWO extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to both this post and Creativity For Kids) and leave me a comment with the URL to that post. Also, be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blogroll and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. Digg this giveaway ("Digg This" can be found at the bottom of this post) and leave me a comment once you have done so.

5. If you have Entrecard, drop your card on me and let me know once you have.

6. Follow me on Twitter here (if you already do, leave me a comment letting me know)

7. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and include a link back to this post.

8. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found at the top in the right-hand column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

9. For THREE extra entries, purchase anything from Creativity For Kids before the end of this giveaway (be sure to leave THREE separate comments when doing so to ensure each entry is counted).

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end July 13th and is open to US/Canada!

Be sure to check out my other giveaways listed along the right-hand column!!

152 comments:

  1. My favorite is the Finger Prints Finger Painting kit...so cute!

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

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  2. I subscribe

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  3. I subscribe 2

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  4. I would like to try the Create Your Own Pop-Up Books kit. What fun!

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  5. I think the Create Your Own Pop-Up Books kit looks like a lot of fun!

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  6. I'm a subscriber (using xpblochATjunoDOTcom).

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  7. I'm a subscriber (using xpblochATjunoDOTcom). #2

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  8. I entered your Aunt LaLa's Baby Log Giveaway.

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  9. I entered your Baggino Learner's Bib Giveaway.

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  10. I entered your AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper Giveaway.

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  11. I entered your Itzbeen Baby Care Timer Giveaway.

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  12. The Comfy Chick flip flops look fun.

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  13. New email subscriber.

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  14. New email subscriber.

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  15. I think my son would really like the monster truck kit , it looks like alot of fun to build. Its a great site and wow sooo much to pick from for ajy kids hobby. The finger paints are cute too. :) lil_lolas@hotmail.com

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  16. I subscribe aswell #1 lil_lolas@hotmail.com

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  17. I subscribe #2 lil_lolas@hotmail.com

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  18. I blogged this giveaway http://kara-organicgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/big-fun-crafts-giveaway-ends-july-13.html

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  19. I blogged this giveaway today #2 http://kara-organicgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/big-fun-crafts-giveaway-ends-july-13.html

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  20. I follow on twitter too (evyready)

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  21. It's My Life Scrapbook kit will be great for my girls!


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  22. entered Aunt LaLas baby log


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  23. your button here

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  24. I think the Bobble Head Dogs kit is cute - so hard to choose there are so many great kits!
    Kimberly
    fishinmomwantstowin@gmail.com

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  25. I'm a subscriber - entry 1
    Kimberly
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  26. I'm a subscriber - entry 2
    Kimberly
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  27. My grandson would love the Make Your Own Train Set. He adores anything that has to do with trains.

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  28. I also like the Mini Window Sill Garden.

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  29. Twitter follower @susanlanai.

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  30. Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/2398544614

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  31. I entered the Aunt LaLa's Baby Log Giveaway.

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  32. I entered the Baggino Learner's Bib Giveaway.

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  33. I entered the Itzbeen Baby Care Timer Giveaway.

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  34. I also like the Diva Puppies
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  35. subscribe 2. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  36. I have your button. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  37. tweeted. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  38. I entered your itzbeen baby care timer. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  39. build your own train



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  40. My Grandson would love the Build Your Own Train. He is really into trains right now. It looks really fun too.

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  41. The ribbon felt tote and mini tea party set are both so adorable!

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  42. I love the Make your own Sock Puppets.

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  43. The Polka Dot Purse Kit, and the Paper Butterfly Mobile kit, are really cute.

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  44. I subscribe #2: mattles22@yahoo.com

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  45. My guys are into painting. They would probably like the paint and craft plaster pets.

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  46. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/gosfam/status/2405231580

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  47. There is so much fun, creative stuff on this site! I like the My First Dress-Up Doll, along with a host of other things!

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  48. I like the idea of the " Create Your Own Books Item #1095000" My son just love making his own little story .

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  49. I like the Create Your Own Pop-Up Books

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  50. My favorite was the minn tea set.

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  51. There are so many! i like the Do Art Travel Easel, the mini tea set, and the memory art--two tiles to treasure. Very fun!

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  52. I tweeted about your giveaway, but can't quite remember how to find the exact address. here is what i do have and know; https://twitter.com/GranolaMom4God

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  53. i like the Memory Art - Two Tiles To Treasure kit

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  54. The Pirate Treasure Chest is my favourite.

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  55. My daughter would love the dress up doll.

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  56. I entered the AppleCheeks diaper giveaway.

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  57. I entered your NoThrow Giveaway.

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  58. I love the sock puppet set, but also the play foam!

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  59. I like the Do Art Travel Easel
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  60. I subscribe
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  61. I subscribe by email
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  62. The children would love their Paint & Craft Plaster Pets
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  63. #1, I am a subscriber.
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  64. #2, I am a subscriber.
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  65. i like the polka dot purse craft set

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  66. i follow you on twitter (peresab)

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  67. i entered your nothrow giveaway

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  68. I actually like Flower Petal frames, my daughter loves flowers and loves drawing them!
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  69. I am a subscriber
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  70. I am a subscriber
    jesscardona@yahoo.com

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  71. Following you on twitter
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  72. I entered your Zutano Giveaway.

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  73. My daughter would love the Diva Puppies and Ultimate Nail studio.

    courtneytarver85 at yahoo dot com

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  74. #1 I subscribed via email.
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  75. #2 I subscribed via email.
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  76. Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/quixiotic/status/2515353806
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  77. I entered the No Throw Giveaway.
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  78. I entered the Zutano Giveaway.
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  79. My daughter would love the CUTE KITTIES kit.

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  80. My 4-year-old son would go crazy for the Fast Car Race Cars!

    mfalcon13 at hotmail dot com

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  81. I also entered your Zutano giveaway.

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  82. i love the Memory Art - Two Tiles To Treasure kit

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  83. We would love the sock puppets. My 3 year old is obsessed with sock puppets.
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  84. I entered the ThumbPeople Giveaway.
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  85. I really like the Polka Dot Purse!! My little lady would love that! I am a stay at home mom so activities are a MUST for us. I am always looking for new things to do with my toddler, this company looks great!!

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  86. I Follow you on Twitter - Kelliebug :)

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  87. My daughter would LOVE Princess Poodle!

    Jess

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  88. paper butterfly mobile.
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  89. I like the Enchanted Garden Stones.

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  90. I entered your ThumbPeople giveaway.

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  91. As simple as it sounds, my kiddos love to draw and create what they see. I've used and love the water color pencils and the air drying molding clay. They're even on sale right now!! Thanks

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  92. My girls would love the Paper Petals kit. I´m really excited about this giveaway, I love that my kids are "crafty". They get it from their grandma, it´s too bad the creativity gene skipped a generation.

    laikilu@yahoo.com

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  93. I subscribed to your blog. 01

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  94. I subscribed to your blog. 02

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  95. I like the Do Art Travel Easel

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  96. I like the 2 Glass Bowls 4 U 2 Paint.

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  97. i entered your zutano giveaway

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  98. I love the create your own pop up book. heatherstamper09@aol.com

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  99. The Tile Talk kit is really cool

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  100. Faber-Castell have the best colored pencils on the market. I've used them since I studied interior design in college and prefer them for my four artistic children. The colors are rich and long-lasting. They're easily sharpened. They have great comfort/fit for little hands as well as arthritic ones!!

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  101. I love the monster money banks. What a creative way to encourage saving money with young kids!

    suburban saving mama @ gmail.com

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  102. You are on my bloglist and I have your button!!

    suburban saving mama @ gmail.com

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  103. I follow you on twitter.

    username: suburbansaving

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  104. I entered the no-throw giveaway...might be under my personal blog information.

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  105. I entered the Zutano giveaway.

    suburban saving mama @ gmail.com

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  106. I tweeted about the giveaway.

    username: suburbansaving

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  107. I would like to have the planets modeling kit

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  108. dropped entrecard

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  109. follow you on twitter

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  110. entered no throw giveaway

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  111. My favorite is the Quick and Easy Tie-Dye Deluxe

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  112. I follow you on twitter
    domanda3

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  113. subscribe 2
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  114. enttered your Thumbpeople giveaway.

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  115. I entered the Thumbpeople giveaway.

    jamie @ suburban saving mama.com

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  116. I really like the Create Your Own Books
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  117. I am already a subscriber
    cherdon@sympatico.ca

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  118. I follow you on twitter - iamcherdon
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  119. I tweeted this giveaway
    http://twitter.com/iamcherdon/status/2624634245

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  120. I entered your NO THROW giveaway
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  121. I entered your ZUTANA giveaway
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  122. I entered your Spunky Monkey giveaway.

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  123. I entered the Spunky Monkey giveaway

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  124. I wanna make puppets with my kids.

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