Melissa and Doug Beach Toys Prize Pack Contest

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Melissa and Doug are known for their quality toys.  I know that it is one of the brands that we have all over my house.  Not that I am a big “Brand” shopper, but when you know something is great, and has yet to let you down, I guess you just kind of stick with it!
When I think of Melissa and Doug, I always think quality toys.  But I also thing “wooden toys” and “classic toys”.  These new sand toys are something different, and though they are definitely quality peices, are not what I expected!  I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see this new line, called “Sunny Patch“.  (How cute are they, anyway?)

I think we as parents have all had our share of sand toys that just didn’t hold up- some don’t even make it a summer! 
They crack, they break, they get warped- even though they are usually inexpensive, I have come to find that it just isn’t worth the price.  If I have to replace his toys every year, is it really a bargain?   No, not really.  And it’s really bad for the planet, wasteful!  Ecologically irresponsible, even if you do recycle them after they break.  Why not just go with better quality in the first place?  Especially when the price difference isn’t even that big. 

Little Man had fun playing in his sandbox with the new Sunny Patch sand toys, too- look how much he is enjoying himself  :)
He really liked the turtle sifter, and the little “whisk” toy a lot- and really, where else can you find a sand whisk?  Haha.  It may seem a little strange to see a sand baking set- you do want to explain to the kids NOT to eat the sand- but once you do, and they understand that, they will have a really great time playing “Little Chef” and baking you sand-cakes, sand-pies, and I even got sand-ice-cream and sand-soup.  (Aren’t I a lucky girl???)

Little has only had these toys for 1 day and 2 nights, but since it is summer, I wanted to get this up for you right away!  If these toys hold up anywhere as well as our other Melissa and Doug toys (and I am a Pre-School teacher, so you can bet I have TONS of them, and you can also bet they get used and abused!)  these will be toys you will not have to replace.  Heck, you may even be able to give them away when your kids no longer play in the sand (I know!  Don’t think about it!  They will just stay little!!!)   All I know is that I have never, ever had any issue or problem with any Melissa and Doug toy, puzzle, or set that I have ever owned or used.  Again- there are many of them here!  So I say with confidence that I think these will hold up just as well.  The plastic is thicker, they don’t have any of those annoying little areas for water to get stuck into and mold over, and they are just better made.  And?  Really cute and unique.  Sand cupcakes- so adorable!

One of you will also have the chance to win the same set that I have reviewed for you here.
Here is how to enter!

Mandatory entry
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Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.  In  your comment, please.

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- Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
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- Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

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- enter another one of my giveaways

- comment on a non-giveaway post

- Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button  (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends July 9, 2011.

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