Thursday, July 8, 2010

Giveaway: Growing Tree Toys CLOSED



Thank you to Growing Tree Toys for participating in the Bloggy Birthday Blowout Event on Goodie Goodie Gumdrops!


No birthday is complete without a special toy or two. And since Nate will be turning two in under 3 weeks, we recently decided to pack away some of his beloved but forsaken baby toys to make room for cooler, new toddler-centric ones. Fortunately, I came across Growing Tree Toys just as I had sealed those cardboard boxes.

Growing Tree Toys is a children's toy boutique committed to providing educational toys that challenge, stimulate and encourage children to express their creativity. With their carefully chosen, well-rounded toy selection and helpful gift finder, Growing Tree Toys has the health and happiness of children at heart. Here, you'll find high-quality toys for kids of all ages, from brands we all know and love such as Plan Toys, Playmobil, Alex Toys, Manhattan Toy, Melissa & Doug and more. Growing Tree Toys offers same-day shipping (free shipping on orders over $75) and easy, hassle-free returns. They also have a Deal of the Day, where you can receive up to 60% off one hot toy daily!

I felt a sense of deja vu when I browsed the site and saw how many products they carry that we already own, such as:

Fill N Fun Water Play Mat from Earlyears (Nate @ 9 weeks)



Sophie la Giraffe (Nate @ 7 months)



Baby Farm Friends Bowling Set from Earlyyears (Nate @ 8 months)



Skwish by Manhattan Toy (Nate @ 9 months)



Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon (Nate @ 17 months)




Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go Trike (Nate @ 21 months)



I felt like the site was made for me. It was easy to navigate and categorized by age or specialty, enabling you to find the perfect toy for any child, whether two or twelve.

Nate is starting to become attached to his trains and cars so I know he would love some Automoblox. He also adores the Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set that he discovered at a recent playdate. So, I know just where I'll be visiting to spend Nate's birthday money!

BUY IT: Visit www.growingtreetoys.com today and check out their awesome array of popular toys!

WIN IT: One lucky reader is going to win a $25 gift card to Growing Tree Toys!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Go to Growing Tree Toys and tell me what you'd purchase with your gift card if you won. Remember to please leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile to prevent disqualification!

SUGAR ON TOP (BONUS ENTRIES): To maximize your chances of winning, you may do any or all of the following. Be sure to complete the above mandatory entry or your bonus entries will not count!

1.) Follow my blog and/or subscribe via reader or email. Comment telling me which method you chose. If you already follow or subscribe, that counts! (1 entry each)

2.) Follow me and Growing Tree Toys on Twitter and tweet about this contest. You can do this daily! You may use the following tweet or come up with one of your own:

Goodie Goodie Gumdrops: #Win a $25 GC to @GrowingTreeToys from @kris10chumley! ENDS 7/22 http://bit.ly/cpXMiR

Just leave me a comment with your tweet link. (1 entry per day max)

3.) Subscribe to the Growing Tree Toys blog via RSS feed or email. (1 entry)

4.) Become a fan of Growing Tree Toys on Facebook. (1 entry)

5.) "Like" Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on Facebook. (1 entry)

6.) Add my Bloggy Birthday Blowout event button to your site and comment with a link where I can find it. (1 entry)

7.) Add my blog button to your site and comment with a link where I can find it. (1 entry)

Giveaway will end on July 22, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email or prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I was offered this giveaway opportunity due to my membership in the Growing Tree Toys blog network. I did not receive monetary compensation nor was I provided a product to review in exchange for this post.

187 comments:

Mami2jcn said...

I'd like to get Ryan's Room Suite Dreams Master Bedroom set (dollhouse furniture).

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I'm a Growing Tree Toys Facebook fan (Mary Happymommy)

Cindi S World said...

I would have a hard time choosing, but definitely want the Melissa and Doug Pattern blocks and boards set for my home day care. itscindisworld at yahoo dot com

Cindi S World said...

I am following via google reader, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com

Cindi S World said...

I am following you and growing tree toys, and I tweeted, http://twitter.com/itscindisworld/statuses/18034164117, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com

Cindi S World said...

I am a fan of growing tree toys on facebook, itscindisworld, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com

Cindi S World said...

I "like" you on facebook, itscindisworld, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com

Light4Him said...

Love the spintacular play center baby toy!! I'd probably get that and the stroller play arch! I need a toy for my stroller... And LOVE that!

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Light4Him said...

I'm a fan of growing tree toys on face book.

Beth said...

I'd get the Playmobil 123 Train.

Kim said...

love: Dinosaur Stamp Set

Kim said...

subscriber

Kim said...

tweet http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/18110986838

JJ said...

I would like the Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register Toy for my daughter. She begins k5 homeschool next month. lol

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JJ said...

Tweeted @gahome2mom

JJ said...

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JJ said...

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JJ said...

like you on Facebook (Loving Heart Designs)

JJ said...

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Darcie K. said...

I would love to get my daughter the Friendship Stamp Set
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Darcie K. said...

I follow via Google Friend Connect!!!
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Darcie K. said...

fan of Growing Tree Toys on Facebook
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Darcie K. said...

"Like" Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on Facebook
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aledol said...

I would love to put this toward a table & chair set for my girls~I'd let them help me pick it out!!

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Andrea said...

I'd love to get the Cutting Fruit Crate Set from Melissa & Doug!
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Andrea said...

I'm a google reader subscriber!
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Andrea said...

I'm an email subscriber!
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Andrea said...

I follow you both on twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/18163609558
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Andrea said...

I subscribe to the Growing Tree Toys blog via RSS feed!
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Andrea said...

I would buy the Playmobil Knight's Empire Castle.

Andrea said...

Email subscriber

Andrea said...

Follow you and Growing Tree Toys on Twitter as @andbjr
and tweeted http://twitter.com/Andbjr/status/18167818899

CuddlesAndCamo said...

I'd get my little man a Sophie.

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CuddlesAndCamo said...

I'm a follower :)

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Ellie Wright said...

I'd get the Dog Talking Alarm Clock for my grandson. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ellie Wright said...

I follow via GFC
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Ellie Wright said...

Following both on Twitter @eswright18 and tweeted
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Ellie Wright said...

I'm a fan of Growing Tree Toys on Facebook (Ellie Wright)
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Ellie Wright said...

"Liked" Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on Facebook (Ellie Wright)
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Katrina said...

I would use it towards some melissa and doug goodies for my daughter

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aledol said...

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Andrea said...

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Ellie Wright said...

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aledol said...

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Andrea said...

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skgaff said...

I would get the junior stomp rocket toy and the super saxoflute
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skgaff said...

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skgaff said...

follow you and growing tree toys on twitter and tweeted:
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skgaff said...

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aledol said...

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Andrea said...

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Nicole Larsen said...

I would use the GC towards the Dalmatian Vet Kit Toy for my daughter :)

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Nicole Larsen said...

I follow both on Twitter @Pittsy82 and tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18440548972

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Nicole Larsen said...

I subscribe to Growing Tree's blog via RSS Google Reader

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Nicole Larsen said...

I "LIKE" Growing Tree on Facebook (Nicole Pitts)

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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18481680300
Daily tweet
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Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/18526801257
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Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18551452417

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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18564798113
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Stephanie said...

Super Duper 4 Kid Play Tent
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McKim said...

I'd order my grandson a Pirate Ship Bath Toy.

Niwi said...

I love that they sell bananagrams - I've played a few times, and it's an amazing game!

greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com

Denise S. said...

My son would love the Dinosaur Stamp Set!

Nicole C. said...

I would get my daughter the Pink Chunky & Funky Scarf Kit.

choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

betsy said...

any of there playmobile toys.

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I would use the gift card to purchase some trains for my son's Thomas the Train collection.

Thomas and Friends Mighty Mac Engine

shining2save(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I follow your blog via email

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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I became a fan of Growing Tree Toys on Facebook

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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I "Like" Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on Facebook

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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I posted your blog button on my blog site

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its on the right side

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Linda said...

I would get My First Science Kit.
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mogrill said...

My daughter would love the Freindship stamp set.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/18622612678
andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18624191849

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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18646161331
Daily tweet
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Chrissyb said...

I also like the Music 'n Play Table! transamws602(at)yahoo(dot)com

Chrissyb said...

I have your Blog birthday button.
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Chrissyb said...

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Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18722669674

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Andrea said...

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aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/18734418582

wildcat32 said...

I like the Twilight sea turtle toy.
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wildcat32 said...

follow both and tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/18764514571
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Meredith said...

Rub a Dub Sort 'n Spray Whale Bath Toy would be great to have.

Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18780996277

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Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/18783937237
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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18798311058
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aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/18811687315

Chrissyb said...

http://twitter.com/lilbabybootie/status/18821094393

Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18847357290

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Anonymous said...

Love the Wooden See & Spell toy. Also love your blog redesign. Really cute!

Anonymous said...

I follow.

Anonymous said...

Following and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/18858647468

Anonymous said...

Growing Tree Toys FB fan: Cindy Dyer

Anonymous said...

I like you on FB: Cindy Dyer

Anonymous said...

I have the Birthday button at http://getalonghome.com

Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/18859295980
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Ellie Wright said...

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magic5905 said...

spintacular play center baby toy
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Jenn S. said...

My daughter would love the My First Sewing kit.

Ames said...

My Art Storage Case

mary me said...

awesome ty-following you and growing tree toys on twitter-
liked you both on FB
subscribed to your blog-
hmmmm, gonna tweet the contest
http://bit.ly/cpXMiR


Thanks so much!
Mary

aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/18884910535

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I did all my other entries the other day but I'm back to finish.

I follow you and Growing Tree Toys on twitter

daily tweet
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Andrea said...

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Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/18944788686

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Chrissyb said...

http://twitter.com/lilbabybootie/status/18960978150

Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/19002786339
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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/19022864553
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Jolee said...

I think I'd go for the Wilder Panda Family by Calico Critters. :-) joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

Jolee said...

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Unknown said...

I'd get the Tub Tunes Water Flutes

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Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/19037364289

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Chrissyb said...

http://twitter.com/lilbabybootie/status/19040674310

aledol said...

http://m.twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/19060950317

wildcat32 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/19074440584
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Andrea said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/19085073102
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Unknown said...

I would get the Wiggle Worm Gym Play Mat how cute!
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Unknown said...

I subscribe via email.
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Unknown said...

I follow you both on Twitter as pbandjmama and tweeted: http://twitter.com/pbandjmama/status/19098226962
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Louis H said...

I really like the Chime Garden Baby Toy

Louis H said...

following you both on twitter at rosidentevil
http://twitter.com/rosidentevil/status/19098571984

Louis H said...

I like Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on FaceBook (Louis Here) :)

Louis H said...

I like Growing Tree Toys on FaceBook (Louis Here) :)

Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/19106656012

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Ellie Wright said...

http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/19107779451
Daily tweet
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Unknown said...

I would get the Grub Sprouts Sprinkler Toy.

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Unknown said...

I'm a follower.

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Unknown said...

I subscribe to your Rss.

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Chip said...

I know my daughter would love the Twilight Sea Turtle Toy.
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Chip said...

I'm a fb fan of Growing Tree - Jill L

Chip said...

"Like" Goodie Goodie Gumdrops on Facebook. Jill L

Chrissyb said...

http://twitter.com/lilbabybootie/status/19219108577

i2ylee said...

Love to get the legends of magic kit! I'd have to play with it too!
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i2ylee said...

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i2ylee said...

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Anonymous said...

I would get the GO FLY A KITE FAMILY FUN JIGSAW PUZZLE

Kathy S said...

I would get the "Illustory Kit" for my 7 year old granddaughter. She is quite artistic and loves to make up stories and read. She'd love this!
kateswen(at)gmail(dot)com

mail4rosey said...

I would choose the abacus for my son.

msurosey@yahoo.com

mich0825 said...

My son would like the fizzy foamy science kit

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mich0825 said...

I'm following your blog on google friend connect now

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Anonymous said...

I would get the Rub a Dub Sort 'n Spray Whale Bath Toy
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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I follow you publicly on Google Friends Connect (Carolsue)
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Andrea said...

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crayolaswap said...

I think I would buy my daughter some of the coloring and artivity books crayolaswap at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

I like the spintacular play center baby toy. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

loni broesch said...

I would love to get the Chime Garden Baby Toy

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jennifer57 said...

Wow! There is alot there! I like the Works of Ahhh Bird Feeder Kit, however would like my kids to choose something that they could both agree on. :)

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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wildcat32 said...

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susansmoaks said...

if i won, i would get the chime garden baby toy
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susansmoaks said...

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susansmoaks said...

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susansmoaks said...

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Ellie Wright said...

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Tylerpants said...

My son would enjoy the Rub a Dub Beep and Build Bath Toy. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

Subscribed to the Growing Tree Toys blog by email. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/19302288695

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Chrissyb said...

http://twitter.com/lilbabybootie/status/19302894866

ReggieMann said...

I would get the Green Bilibo Toy

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ReggieMann said...

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Jinxy and Me said...

I like the Birdhouse Xylophone Baby Toy

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.

Jinxy and Me said...

I like you on Facebook.

trixx said...

I would love to get the Portable Playmat for my little nephew!

trixx said...

I subscribe via email.

trixx said...

I follow your blog!

trixx said...

I subscribe to the Growing Tree Toys blog via email.

bbrittbrat1398 said...

I would buy the chime garden baby toy and give it to my nephew. I know it would keep him busy and happy.

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tina reynolds said...

i really liked Chime Garden Baby Toy thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

tina reynolds said...

i follow your blog

tina reynolds said...

i subscribe to your blog

tina reynolds said...

i am a facebook fan (mrstinareynolds)

pat said...

i would buy:
Make It Yourself Rubber Band Ball Kit
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