Thursday, December 20, 2012

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: iTikes Review & Giveaway



One of the things my kids love to play with at home and on the go is our iPad. We often joke about how some days we need two or three of them! It's a device that's not only great for adults, but also children - as there are so many fun things for them to do and learn! It's been neat seeing all of the apps available to even the youngest of children, and now all three of my kids can enjoy the iPad even more thanks to the iTikes Canvas from Little Tikes.
 
Since 1970 Little Tikes has been offering families an amazing selection of innovative children's products that encourage them to get up and be active while playing. Offering everything from baby toys and children's furniture to riding toys and workshops...they have created a line of products that parents can trust and turn to time and time again.

As everyone here probably knows by now, our family is a huge fan of Little Tikes and their high quality toys. I had seen the iTikes Canvas in stores and on television and thought it looked neat and like something my kids would enjoy. That's why I was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review it.
When it arrived, I have to admit, I wasn't sure how well I would like having to pop the iPad in and out of the canvas all the time. However, I quickly learned it's extremely easy to do and takes no time at all. YAY!


My kids had seen commercials advertising the iTikes Canvas, so they were familiar with it and couldn't wait to try it out. The first thing they noticed was the pen. They really enjoy having this option, especially Kaelyn who is really into drawing and writing.

It's neat because it can be used with the iPad or by itself as a magnetic doodle pad as well. Kaelyn really likes this, especially when in the car. Caysen does as well! Having it be versatile like this really makes it a 2-in-1 toy that all three of my kids can use and enjoy.
Of course, the neatest thing about it is that it works with the iPad. A simple, free iPad app allows children to doodle and draw with different coloring pages, colors and artist tools. Both Kaelyn and Kaden enjoy using it in this way as well. They can push the shape buttons along the side to stamp onto the digital coloring pages, then adjust the shape size and color if they want too. So neat!

There's even fun sound effects and music that plays as the stylus is used on the iPad.

Overall we've been really happy with the iTikes Canvas. It's great for at home or on the go, and keeps our iPad safe, as it works great for protection as well when the kids are using it. I love the versatility and how easy it is to use. I would definitely recommend it to other families with young children and think it would make a terrific Christmas gift!

Buy It: You can purchase the iTikes Canvas for $39.99 at Little Tikes, as well as Target, Toys R Us and Walmart.


Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win an iTikes Canvas from little Tikes. Just enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below. If you don't see the form, click here.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


**The product for this review and giveaway were provided for free. All opinions are my own.

98 comments:

  1. Love the iTikes Map Explorer!

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  2. I have gone through your blog post Holiday Gift Guide 2012: iTikes Review & Giveaway it was really very helpful. I absolutely share your analysis to my close friends keeps up the high-quality work going,

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  3. I like the iTikes piano and the map explorer too.

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  4. iTikes piano debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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  5. I like the Microscope!
    janet3rdgrade@yahoo.com

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  6. I also really like The iTikes Piano

    (d schmidt in widget)

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  7. I would like the microscope!

    (Karla Sceviour on rafflecopter)

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  8. we would like the microscope

    jennifer marie

    lilnursejen at yahoo dot com

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  9. I also like the iTikes Map
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  10. I also like their iTikes Map Explorer.

    colljerr at comcast dot net

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  11. I Like the Map Explorer
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  12. we'd luv the map explorer

    jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

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  13. My grandchildren would LOVE the iTikes Microscope.

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  14. I love the microscope
    tammykd at live dot com

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  15. The Map Explorer looks so fun. My boys would love it!

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  16. the itikes piano

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  17. I like the iTike Keyboard.

    Paula Michele Hafner

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  18. iTikes Piano
    lisa.blogs2 at gmail.com

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  19. would also like the map explorer, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. I also like the itikes map which is featured today on their website!

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  21. i love the keyboard!

    ssgsweeps @ hotmail .com

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  22. My daughter would love the microscope. thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  23. I really like the Microscope! Great product!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

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  24. All awesome for kids, like the keyboard a lot!

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  25. I also like the map explorer.

    alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. I like the Map Explorer.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  27. The iTikes map is pretty cool too
    thank you!

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  28. I like the Microscope
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  29. I like The iTikes Piano! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy New Year!
    Reneewalters3@yahoo.com

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  31. I also like the iTikes map.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  32. I like the Map Explorer, I may just buy it for my nephew. Thanks!!

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  33. I also like the tikes keyboard.

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  34. I like the Microscope.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  35. This looks awesome

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  36. I like the map explorer for my son.

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  37. Itikes Microscope!

    hd6719@gmail.com

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  38. want the microscope!


    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  39. I would like to try the iTikes Microscope.

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  40. keyboard
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. Adore the iTikes Map Explorer :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  42. I like the map explorer

    jibjib 1231 @ gmail . com

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  43. the itikes map
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. I like the Tikes Microscope
    melissalucky43@yahoo.com

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  45. The itikes microscope.
    Thanks!
    Michelle Tucker

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  46. I like the iTikes Map
    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  47. I like the iTikes Piano
    brand242003@yahoo.com
    brandy graham (name on rafflecopter)

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  48. My grandson would like the Map Explorer.

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  49. I like the map!
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

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  50. The iTikes Microscope is so neat! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  51. I would also love the Map Explorer!

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  52. i would love the keyboard
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com
    tony l smoaks on rafflecopter

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  53. My boys would also love the iTikes Piano!

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  54. the microscope

    sarahyurga@yahoo.com

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  55. map explorer
    vivianbl@olg.com

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