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Lately I've been trying to find the time to sort through items around our house to sell in a garage sale. The random extra furniture, the tiny baby clothes and infant gear that we no longer have a use for and the knickknacks that don't have anywhere to be displayed due to Little Sister B's tendency to touch and grab absolutely everything. It all just needs to go.
Along with that, I've spent a good deal of time reevaluating the collection of toys that my daughters have amassed over the years. And what I've found is this: we have a lot of junk. Flimsy, plastic things that require a lot of batteries, break at the first sign of being dropped or bent and have an educational value of... well, not much. I want my kids to be surrounded with items that spark their imagination, inspire them to learn and play and are crafted well enough that they'll last forever.
As it turns out, what I want is just what the creators of the award-winning Maukilo want as well.
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And forever is truly how long my daughters have been playing with the beautiful, creative and unique toys that we were fortunate to review.
Beginning with the fact that no time outside is complete now without our HABA Bucket with valve, both Big Sister E and Little Sister B are head-over-heels for this simple yet innovative item.
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However, the best feature is, of course, the inclusion of the uncomplicated
When I do manage to tear the girls away from the entertainment HABA provides with sand and water, another of Big Sister E's favorite things to do outside is to be a star explorer with her Terra Kids Binoculars by HABA.
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But who wants to go on a journey on an empty stomach? Even though both of my daughters have always enjoyed role playing with pretend food, they were both even more excited to do so with the HABA Biofino Fish and the HABA Shopping Net Fruits.
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I don't know who liked the HABA Shopping Net Fruits more - me (due to the beautiful wood, non-toxic colors and finishes and adorable cotton bag) or my kids (the apples, pears, strawberries and plums are just the right size). This bag and its high quality contents are welcome in our kitchen for play shopping, cooking or eating anytime!
Finally, when it is time to pack to leave for our next adventure or just to clean up when we're through playing, both Big Sister E and Little Sister B can't get enough of the Paulina Suitcase Set of 3.
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Instead of another boring bin on our shelf, anything from doll
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Whether purchasing classic wooden building blocks or toys, safe and stimulating baby toys, beautiful children's furniture and room decor or much, much more, Maukilo has nothing but the absolute highest quality. Children of all ages will be entertained and inspired with the open-ended possibilities and any parent would be happy with the non-toxic, natural woods and PVC-free plastic materials.
With such an amazing selection that will endure playtime for years to come, Maukilo even has a full 100% satisfaction guarantee that you will love their products as much as we do. The hardest part really is narrowing down your favorites - the choices seem endless! However, thanks to the extreme generosity of Maukilo, one person will get to do just that, because...
One lucky person will win a $75 gift certificate to Maukilo.com!
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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 Maukilo on Twitter, sign up for their e-newsletter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you leave the following message on their wall: Maukilo means high quality and fun! I just entered to win a $75 gift certificate at Thanks, Mail Carrier! http://bit.ly/csdC7R
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!
Anniversary Bash #9: WIN a $75 Maukilo Toys gift card for high quality playthings! @thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/csdC7R #win #giveaway
2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
1 Extra Entry if you put my Anniversary Bash button up on your blog. And, for the people who put it up BEFORE the event started (I have a list), 3 more extra entries on top of that.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and Maukilo.com. Please leave an address where it can be found.
Giveaway will end on August 19th 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. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
A big thank you to Maukilo for providing the aforementioned toys for review as well as a $75 gift certificate for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
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I would put it towards a scooter for my son!
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BlaBla Doll Baby Boy Henri would be just wonderful for my son!
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I follow Maukilo on twitter@ meeyeehere
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I like them on facebook
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google follower here!
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My son couldn't get enough of the Gymnic and Rody horse at a friend's lately!
I am a facebook fan too! yay!!!
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It's in my top side bar
I would love to get the BlaBla Prudence Girl Owl Knit Doll for my daughter. The BlaBla line is adorable!
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following on twitter as SnowflakeDay & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/19829179279
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I would love to have the HABA Master Building Ball Track Set
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I entered the Hayneedle Giveaway.
I'd get the Plan Toys Adventure Rail and Road Play Set with accessories. It would be a great Christmas present for my son.
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I like Maukilo on Facebook
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I left a message on Maukilo's Facebook Page.
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I entered the Growing Tree Toys giveaway.
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I entered the ProFlowers giveaway.
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I like the HABA Caro Lini Cushion!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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i might get the Balancing Board
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entered trendy tadpole giveaway
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entered 4moms mamaroo giveaway
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entered senseo giveaway
That Wheely Bee sure is cute!
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The GEOMAG Kids Panels look fun enough for adults to play with
Following Maukilo on twitter @mkjmc
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Rythm and Coos Rattles - set of 3 baby-safe rhythm instruments
We would get the discovery box, I think
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Got your anniversary button up!
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Entered birthday basket
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Entered Super Water Slide
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Just one? AG!! I would just have a field day in the play food section--I love the teatime tin and the gourmet chef cuisine cutting food; the strawberry tartlet, the cheese slices, the little bag of farfalle pasta, the dish sets!!! My head is bursting!!
I follow Maukilo on Twitter @dannyscotland
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I get your email
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I'd like to get one of the personalized growth charts
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i subscribe through google reader
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I entered the senseo giveaway
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i entered the growing tree toys giveaway
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i entered the william riera giveaway
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My son would love the Green Toys Tugboat Red!!!
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I'm following Maukilo on twitter @getinonthewins
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I'm following you on twitter and tweeted
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I have your button on my blog
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I had your anniversary button on my blog before the event started
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I had your anniversary button on my blog before the event started
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I had your anniversary button on my blog before the event started
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I entered the Super Water Slide giveaway
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I would love to get the Oopsy Daisy Exotic Butterflies Personalized Growth Chart for my niece!
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I would get my son the HABA Ikarus Swing.
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entered Mamaroo contest
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entered pediped contest
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entered hayneedle contest
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I would get some baby toys like this Plan Toys Push Along Elephant, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com
http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/19848114902
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Okay, that Biofino fish by Haba is SO cool. I also love the Ikarus swing!
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Liked Maukilo on FB as sarah linette
I entered the Pediped giveaway!
i entered the CSN stores giveaway!
Left message on Maukilo FB wall as sarah linette
Entered shopbedding.com giveaway
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Ooh I love their stuff! I can't choose but I'd get something from the block & building section.
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