Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Pillow Pets Review and Giveaway



Although my kids have always enjoyed their stuffed animals, none seem to compare to the love and adoration they have for their Pillow Pets! Even just passing by them in the store, both Kaelyn and Kaden stop to blow kisses and give hugs to these adorable, soft and cuddly friends. Who could blame them? Aren't they adorable?!!


The need for transforming a traditional stuffed animal into a functional item for children came when a San Diego-based mother of two grew tired of picking up stuffed animals all over her children's rooms. The idea proved to be more popular than ever expected, and for the past 8 years, Pillow Pets has been bringing smiles to children's faces of all ages and are sold in retail locations across the U.S. Pillow Pets has grown from their initial collection of just six different animals to now offering more than 30 styles and a number of other new products like slippers, hats and blankets.


When I learned we were going to have the opportunity to review another Pillow Pet, I knew the kids would be thrilled. As I browsed through each adorable stuffed animal, I was instantly drawn to Buzzing Bumble Bee.



When Kaelyn and Kaden caught glimpse of Buzzing Bumble Bee, they were smiling from ear to ear. I couldn't help but smile either! These Pillow Pets just keep getting cuter and cuter!!
We all thought he was adorable and of course, extremely soft! Pillow Pets are made of high quality super soft chenille, making them a cuddly friend children can't help but want to hug and hold! One thing that makes Buzzing Bumble Bee especially soft is his padded wings on the top of the pillow. This is where both kids love to lay their heads.

What I love about Pillow Pets is that they easily transform from a friendly pet to a pillow. There's a strap underneath that secures with Velcro. It holds the animal together very well and makes it super easy for the kids to sit with and carry around.

The fact that it's so versatile means it's a super travel pal and an all around snuggly friend the kids can take with them wherever we go. I have learned that they are so much more than just a stuffed animal! Pillow Pets make great companions and are a cuddly pal your little one won't want to put down. Kaelyn and Kaden both carry Buzzing Bumble Bee around everywhere and love laying on it for nap and bedtime.

I would definitely recommend Pillow Pets to any family with young children. The quality is great, and with a large variety of Pillow Pets to choose from...you're sure to find one your child will absolutely love! And, now is the time to do it! Now through 4/10/11, 8 Pillow Pets are on sale for 20% off - that's $19.99! But wait, there's more! I also have a promo code for you!

Promo Code: Use the code BLOGGER at checkout for an additional 20% off the sale price (40% off the original price of $24.99) so your price on any of the following 8 Pillow Pets would be just $14.99 each!!




Also, be sure to check out their new site! There are fun new games and a fun Pillowpedia section which allows you to get to know the animals even better!

Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win their choice of one of the 8 Pillow Pets pictured above (Ms. Lady Bug, Magical Unicorn, Comfy Panda, Playful Penguin, Buzzing Bumble Bee, Squeaky Dolphin, Silly Monkey, OR Snuggly Puppy)!

Mandatory Entry - Visit Pillow Pets and leave a comment letting me know your favorite thing about their new website (ex. which Pillow Pet, which Game, etc).

Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 1 extra entry - Like Pillow Pets on Facebook

2. 1 extra entry - Follow Pillow Pets on Twitter

3. 3 extra entries- Blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Pillow Pets) and leave THREE comments with the URL to that post.

4. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

#Win a Pillow Pet of your choice!! http://bit.ly/fSGQN6 Ends 4/8

5. 3 extra entries- Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

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2 extra entries- subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (found along the side column) and leave TWO comments letting me know.

7. 2 extra entries- 'Like' A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

8. 2 extra entries- Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

9. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

10. 1 extra entry- Share about this giveaway on your Facebook status by including a link back to this giveaway (you can do this once a day, for an extra entry every day).

Leave one comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address (or make sure it's visible in your profile) so that I can easily contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end April 8th and is open to US Only!

The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by Pillow Pets. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. The opinions of others may differ from my own.

826 comments:

  1. My favorite thing is the new pillow pets .. i love the dalmatian
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  8. I love the hats, they look so so warm and fuzzy.
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  16. like pillow pets on facebook from Misty Sunrise

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  23. shared on facebook as Misty Sunrise

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  24. I love the new dragon and dinosaur pillow pets! So cute!

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  25. Ok, that duck blanket has to be the cutest thing I've ever seen. Look at its little squishy face!!!

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  26. I follow you publicly on GFC!

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  27. I love the new selection (besides just the pillows.. but those are awesome too!)

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  28. I liked Pillow Pets on Facebook

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  30. i follow pillow pets on twitter @maplevinemoose

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  36. I shared this giveaway on FB

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  37. I like the new Pig Hat they have!

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  38. My favorite thing about the site is getting to know all about Snuggly Puppy. My favorite.
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  39. I like the info they give for each different Pillow Pet.
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  40. GFC follower 1
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  41. I like Pillow Pets on FB as Lisa Pederson. qtpies5 at msn.com

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  42. Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/Qtpies7/status/50254333564043264
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  44. love the new pillow pet plush blankets!!

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  51. entered megabloks giveaway
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  52. My children love Pillow Pets. The three younger ones each have one and even my oldest wants one. I would love to give her the Orange Butterfly (I've never seen that one before) because butterflies are her favorite. Or the Love Pup because she's definitely the love of my life. :-) I like how informative the site is about each item.

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  53. I already follow/like Pillow Pets on Facebook.

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  54. I follow Pillow Pets on Twitter. I'm Petula1968.

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  55. entered Remington giveaway
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  56. I already follow you on Twitter (Petula1968) and I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Petula1968/statuses/50279420715479040.

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  60. I like the Panda pillow pet.

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  62. i like pillow pets on facebook, traci smith

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  63. am following pillow pets on twitter as tracisme123

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  65. follow you on facebook, traci smith , #1

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  67. I think the Dolphin is SO neat! I hadn't seen that one before!
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  68. I have your button!
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  69. shared on facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lilla-Rose-Clips-Jennifer-Allen/119327938135524#!/profile.php?id=100000288900032

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  70. I love the zebra pillow pet :)

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  71. I like pillow pets on fb

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  72. I subscribe to your email

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  73. I love how they give you all the details about the many different products they offer besides Pillow pets and games too,
    Favorite Pillow pet is Ms sassy cat

    Thank for the fantastic giveaway
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  74. I subscribe to your email 2

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  75. I like you on fb

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  76. I like Pillow Pets on face book

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  77. I like you on fb 2

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  78. I am following Pillow pets on twitter
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  79. I follow you on twitter
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  80. I liked the Silly-Monkey dress up game
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  81. tweeted

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  82. I shared your giveaway on fb

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  83. I subscribe to your blog by email

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  87. Liked Pillow Pets on Facebook
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  89. I also entered the Remington Wet 2 Straight flat iron giveaway

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  97. I love the "Pillopedia" feature!

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  98. I follow Pillow Pets on Twitter. @ParentingAuthor

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  99. I follow you on Twitter and tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/ParentingAuthor/status/50364004371144705

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  100. #1 I'm an email subscriber. smhparent at hotmail dot com

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  103. I entered the Digital Luggage Scale giveaway.

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  105. I love the new pillowpets...especially the orange butterfly. It's adorable!
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  106. I love Nutty the elephant...and Pillowpedia is my favorite feature of the website
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  107. I like PIllow Pets on Facebook
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  108. I follow PIllow Pets on Twitter
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  110. We like the Magical Unicorn game. It was dressing the unicorn
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  112. I follow Pillow pets on facebook
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  116. I follow on GFC
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  117. I'm a GFC follower: Michele
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  118. The comfy panda game!
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  119. I follow with GFC!
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  125. I didn't know they had games on their website - cool.

    My favorite Pillow Pet is the New Purple Lady Bug.

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  126. I follow via Google Friend Connect #1.

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  128. I liked My Pillow Pets on Facebook.

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  129. I follow My Pillow Pets on Twitter as preschoolreview.

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  130. I like the new Pillow Pets blog and I love the holiday posts by the different Pillow Pets.

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  131. I Like Pillow Pets on Facebook as (Kelly Ann T)

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  132. I Follow Pillow Pets on Twitter as cstironkat

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  133. #1 I follow you on GFC as cstironkat

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  135. I like the new collection of animals, namely Blue Dinosaur

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  137. I am an email subscriber- eddiem11@ca.rr.com
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  141. i love the new dalmation puppy djackson1958 at hotmail.com

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  143. I love the Comfy Panda
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  145. follow pillow pets on facebook; Misty VanEpps

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  149. i like the new purple lady bug crystletellerday@yahoo.com

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  150. i like the orange butterfly- and i like how they have them seperated into categories.
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  157. The hats are ADORABLE!!!! My son loves the Playful Penguin pillow pet.
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