Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Fairy-Grams {Review & Giveaway} Deliver fairy dress-up dreams right to your door!

{This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to those who entered!}

One of the many aspects of Big Sister E's personality that I am extremely proud of is her imagination. From an early age, she has been able to pretend and act-out all varieties of made-up play and I love watching her creativity and theatrics come through.

As much as she can come up with tales and adventures on her own though, nothing beats adding dress-up to the mix. As soon as there is clothing or a costume involved, the level of fun and excitement shoots up and, well, it's what childhood is all about.
As my daughters and I opened the box containing our Fairy-Gram, I knew right away that we had found something pretty amazing. Peeling back the tissue paper revealed not just a tutu or a wand, but a complete fairy outfit, right down to the hair clips. Sending this as a gift definitely ensures that one lucky girl would be entirely on her way to achieving her dream of being a fairy.

Big Sister E could barely stand still as she stepped into the tutu and slid her arms through the wings. I managed to place the halo on her head and clip it in place with the butterfly clips just as she was dancing away with the fairy wand, ribbons trailing behind her. Laughing continuously, she spun and jumped and shook her wand in every direction.

When Big Sister E finally took a break from being a fairy princess, I examined the pieces as I helped her take them off. The expandable waist of the tutu is both strong and stretchy, meaning it will easily be able to fit for years to come and the addition of the bright flower and petals inside the tutu layers is just really cute. I was worried that the wings were going to be too delicate to hold up to my girls, but the soft, stretchy fabric is durable and they have kept their shape and structure well.

The fairy halo and wand, however, really were a source of excitement for both of my daughters. The way the ribbons trailed down Big Sister E's back fascinated her and she kept turning her head to see them twist and fall... and Little Sister B ran her fingers through them every time her sister happened to stand in one place, curious as to what they were.

Always the loving sister, Big Sister E was happy to share the fun with Little Sister B - who surprised me by happily wearing the Fairy-Gram outfit around for a while.

Normally she resists me dressing her up in any way, so letting me put this on her was a big treat!

Playing dress-up is such an important, creative activity to encourage for children. It brings smiles, laughter and self-confidence in a way that other forms of play do not. When kids are role-playing, they can be whomever or whatever they dream to be and then keep those feelings of self-assurance with them in the future.

Fairy-Gram does all that while providing a convenient, affordable gift that is great for any lucky girl. Available in seven different colors, Fairy-Grams are shipped worldwide and arrive only days after ordering. Is there a girl in your life that would be surprised and delighted if one showed up at her door? Thanks to the generosity of Fairy-Gram, one person will have a really great birthday, holiday or any day gift, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of Fairy-Gram! ARV $29.95!

To enter to win your choice of beautiful Fairy-Gram: Visit Fairy-Gram and tell me which of the great color options is your favorite AND who this wonderful gift would be for if you win.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow Fairy-Gram on Twitter and/or become a fan on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

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Giveaway will end on April 1st at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

A huge thank you to Fairy-Gram for providing a Fairy-Gram for me to review as well as one for one lucky giveaway winner. Delivering fairy happiness one box at a time! This review was made possible by MomMadeThat.com. The opinions shared are my own and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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  1. I like the Lemon color best, because it would look great on my little brunette, Elizabeth. :)

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  9. I would get the turquoise for my niece, for her first birthday gift!

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  10. Oh, I'd def. get the hot pink for my daughter for her 1st bday!!!

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  12. I love the lavender fairy gram. It would be perfect for my little girl.
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  15. I love the Rainbow Fairy Gram, it's adorable! If I won I would give it my daughter, Ruby, for Easter!

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  30. I love the Rainbow and it would be gifted to my little 5 year old cousin.

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  35. I would absolutely love the rainbow set for my little girl Piper

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  38. I'd love the White set for my little girl! Thanks for the chance!

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  50. I would get the Lemon color for my niece.
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  59. I have niece that this owuld be perfect for. how adorable!

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  65. I like the lavendar, and it would be for my niece! lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

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  71. i would like the purple on as it is my daughters fave color and thats who i would give this to :)
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  105. I would like to win the Turquoise one. I would give this to my daughter which would wear it on her 2nd birthday party!

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  106. I would love the pink one for my granddaughter, Princess Carley....

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  122. I love the lemon b/c most of our other dress-ups are pink. My daughters would have to fight over this!
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  139. Love the hot pink for my little girl.
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  140. My daughter just turned four on 3/8and would look great in the Lemon color.

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  141. I would choose the rainbow set for my girl-Elliot!! I know she would never take the outfit off! HOW CUTE!

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  145. I like lavendar and would get it for my niece.
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  146. Oh my gosh how cute!
    You know, if we lived closer I would SO be begging you to let me take her pics! lol

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  147. I like the pink
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  148. The lavender Fairy-Gram would be perfect for my soon-to-be 4 yr-old daughter. Thanks!

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  149. I like Lavender, and if I win, this would go to my God-daughter.

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  151. My favorite is Rainbow - If I win this would be for my niece

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  155. I would love the rainbow
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  160. I like the Turquoise and it would be for my daughter.

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  161. I would pick the hot pink for my 3 year old!
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  171. I would love the lemon color for my daughter, thank you!

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  182. I would have to pick the Turquoise for my oldest

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