natural pod {giveaway!}

With the completion of Lily's second day of school I have seen a change in her. Her creativity his piqued, she's more interested in painting, play-do, and crafting than she has been over the summer. Watching a child create is one of my favorite things, their imaginations take over, a blob becomes a monster or a fairy princess, a squiggle a horse or monkey and best of all they aren't watching TV. Natural Pod has become my go-to for imaginative toys, they're selection of natural toys, art supplies, dolls and musical instruments can't be beat.

Today they are offering one lucky reader their back to school arts and crafts pack, which is beyond incredible and will create multiple opportunities for your little one to use their imagination.

Pack includes:

Organic Playdough (set of 6) $35

Playdough has always been a way for a child's imagination to take shape. This organic playdough has been specifically formulated to be soft and smooth, made with the finest all natural ingredients including plant extracts and natural preservatives, the containers recyclable and the unfinished wood crate holds the playdough, but can be used for decorative storage in your home.

Colours: purple sweet potato, tumeric yellow, caramel brown, spinach green, annato orange and "no colour"

Water Color Painting Board (small) $11

Handcrafted from 5-ply birch wood and sealed with a non-toxic, low VOC natural nish that protects against warping, these boards are perfectly suitable for wet-on-wet painting and will outlast most other boards on the market. 15" long and 11.5" wide.



Watercolor Brushes $12

These brushes are handmade using natural materials from sustainable resources. They are ideal high-quality brushes for wet-on-wet watercolor projects.


Woolpets Sleepy Sheep Kit $15

This kit is designed for those new to needle felting. It includes step by step instructions with photographs for each step. Made from Romney and Merino wool. Children under the age of ten should have adult supervision as it does use a sharp needle.

What natural pod product will you put in your cart?

Would you like to win? be sure to:
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*entry will be open until 7am Saturday morning 9/6
*all winners will be announced Monday morning (9/8)

fawn & forest {giveaway!}

For me back to school has always been a little like New Years. It's a new beginning, an opportunity to try harder, learn more, and be better than the year before. So I've set a few back to school goals for the girls and I and fawn & forest is the perfect place to start. 

not neutral|count piggy $26

Goal 1: This year we're hoping the piggy banks sitting atop the girls dressers can help us teach them about saving, spending and some basic math skills, including counting, adding and subtracting. It's a fun and effective way to help your kids. Let this piggy bank be the start of making your favorite child into a math wiz!

kids snack set|links $26

Goal 2: Our kids are young enough that they still have lunch at home even with school in the mornings, lunches can be a challenge but I'm hoping with fun and interesting presentation they'll gobble up all those good for you foods! This Melamine set in your choice of green/blue or red/orange (pictured above) is sure to please even the pickiest pallet. 100% dishwasher safe.

What fawn & forest product will you put in your cart?

Would you like to win? be sure to:

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*entry will be open until 7am Friday morning 9/5

*all winners will be announced on Monday morning (9/8)

candlewick press book bundle. {giveaway!}

If we are to remain a literary people, we must turn off the television and read books to our children. But what to read? In this glutted market, mediocrity reigns.

Not so at Candlewick press. . . . Lively stories, superior art, and revisited classics are hallmarks of this employee owned company.

There is really nothing I love more than adding books to our collection. I so enjoy curling up with the girls under a blanket and reading them stories! It's a bonding time for us, a learning time for them, and a relaxing time for me. There's nothing like discovering the pages of a good book. Candlewick Press only publishes books they believe in, books that speak to children and that have the highest quality of words and pictures. That is reassuring to me, reassuring that no matter what book I choose to order from them, it will be the best of the best.

Today in continuing on with our back to school week, Candlewick Press is adding to the library of your children, one lucky reader will win a book bundle perfect for ages 3-7.

Included in the bundle...


I am TOO absolutely small to go to school by Lauren Child


Miss Mingo and the Frist Day of School by Jamie Harper


STANLEY AND THE CLASS PET by Barney Saltzberg


Maisy goes to school by Lucy Cousins

Retail value: $78

These books will reassure and excite your children about going to school through lovable characters and fun story lines that relate to them. They truly are an incredible addition to any childhood library.

What Candlewick book is your favorite?

Would you love to win? be sure to:
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*entry will be open until 7 am Thursday morning 9/4
*all winners will be announced Monday morning (9/8)

see kai run {giveaway!}

Today is a big day for us, the first day of pre-school. I am still adjusting to the thought and reality of a child in school. It's exciting, it's a little sad, but this week we're hoping to focus on the exciting by bringing you four days of amazing giveaways! So check back every day this week and have one more reason to celebrate back to school!

I'm thrilled to start off with one of my favorite companies. They are incredible and in my opinion one of the best toddler shoes out there. From their butter soft leather to their flexible sole (perfect for developing feet). They are sophisticated, classic and modern with a twist. The new fall line features brilliant colors and styles in both boys and girls, it just doesn't get much better than that. To celebrate your toddlers back to school, or in some cases, very first day of school See Kai Run is giving away a pair of shoes of your choice.

Will you choose:



The Yuna


The Kian

or some other? Whatever you choose, I know it will be a favorite of yours and your toddler.

Which pair will you put in your cart?

Would you like to win? be sure to:
*enter one comment on this post - with your name
*please only enter once
*answer the question above
*entry will be open until 7am Wednesday morning 9/3
*all winners will be announced on Monday morning (9/8)

silly wagon auction #13

Silly Wagon owners very own skirt design, not even available in the store yet! You'll be the first and only one sporting this fabulous skirt around town. Skirt is for Mom, and goes up to size 10. Elastic waist and hits just above the knee. (length may vary depending on your height)

Retail Value: $68

silly wagon auction #14.

This Chic bag diaper bag from Wisey is exclusive to Silly Wagon and is not yet available in the store. It's like a baguette, that expands to hold a change of clothes for baby, a couple of diapers, up to a full package of travel wipes, pacifiers, bottles with plenty of room for your wallet keys and cell phone. Up for a night out? remove the baby stuff and you've got yourself one incredible bag. Every mom needs one of these.

Retail Price: $45

silly wagon auction #15.

2 burp cloths of your choosing from Lulu Lop Retail value: $30

Uniquely designed and handmade this burp cloth is more than cute! It really helps to make your life easier. Your diaper bag will stay more organized with the roll up design, the bright fun buttons hold it in place and add an extra twist in addition to the Gerber padded diaper cloths that absorb wonderfully. Made from 100% cotton.