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04 May, 2018

Ottawa giveaway alert! Spring into fun with Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews

We have a winner! Was it you? Scroll to the end of the comments.

You know what’s great about Spring in Ottawa – aside from the sunny warm weather of course – is the multitudes of people who suddenly appear outdoors. It’s kind of amazing. The winter layers disappear and we are walking, biking, running, skating! Crowds of people are out walking their dogs and teaching their kids how to ride a bike. Teens dig out their basketball nets, skateboards, and scooters out of the garage and kids are chalking up their driveways and sidewalks with hopscotch grids. Everyone wears the exact same “I am so happy to be outdoors” grin on their faces. It is, in a word, glorious.

This is the time of year when many toys come out of hiberation too: Frisbees and kites and skipping ropes and bouncy balls and bubble wands and squirt guns and rocket launchers. Some would say it’s the best time of year to get outside and play.

I’m very pleased to let you know that longtime Fishbowl patron*, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s is having a big store-wide sale May 17-20. 20% off everything in store and online. (!) Whether you’re looking to get active outside, refill that bubble juice for some quieter kind of fun closer to home, or you’re more of an indoor sort who’s got a hankering for a new board game, you will definitely want to check it out.

BIG BONUS: I have one $100 gift card for one lucky person to spend at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s in time for the big sale. Interested? Please read the following carefully:

  • This giveaway is for one $100 gift card (for in-store spending only) and will be given to one individual. It can be used during the sale or anytime afterward.
  • In order for your entry to qualify, tell me in the comments below what toy YOU or your family, is playing with right now! (Well, maybe not RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND but I would love to hear about a favourite toy or game.)
  • One entry per email address, please.
  • A BONUS second entry goes to folks who leave a comment on this Facebook post as well. Just make sure you come back and let me know in a second, separate, comment that you did so.
  • This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  • If you can’t post your comment for whatever reason, you can email it to andrea at quietfish dot com. Please note, I cannot be responsible if your entry is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.
  • I will draw the winning name using Random.org at noon EST on May 11, 2018. I’ll contact the winner via email at that time and post the name here as well. If I don’t hear back within 24 hours of emailing I will pick another name.
  • The winner will need to pick up the gift card at a Tiggy’s location of their choice in a timely manner. In the Glebe, Rideau Centre, or Westboro store.

Good luck!

* Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s is a longtime patron of the Fishbowl and my go-to place to shop for fun stuff. If you haven’t been yet, you definitely need to check it out. :)

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78 Responses to "Ottawa giveaway alert! Spring into fun with Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!"

1 | Angela M

May 4th, 2018 at 3:29 pm

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Our fave toy from Mrs. Tiggy Winkles is OGO Sports Disks!

2 | pamela naymark

May 4th, 2018 at 3:39 pm

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right now my son is obsessed over a toy food truck and a turtle that if you put it in water it grows.
thanks for entering me in your draw!

3 | Claire O

May 4th, 2018 at 4:05 pm

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My son’s current favourite toy is Sophie the Giraffe! He’s a huge fan of books, too!

4 | Loren B

May 4th, 2018 at 4:14 pm

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My son is into Duplo these days, most recently building a garbage truck and garbage bin with his dad.

5 | Suzanne Brandon

May 4th, 2018 at 4:21 pm

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My kids are always into LEGO, but also love board games. A current favourite is Labyrinth.

6 | Jacquie

May 4th, 2018 at 4:40 pm

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Our favourite family toy are bubbles. In any shape or form they signal warm weather and outdoors. :)

7 | Danielle

May 4th, 2018 at 6:48 pm

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Magformers!

8 | Tobi

May 4th, 2018 at 7:44 pm

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Games and more games. 2 current faves are kingdomino and rhino hero!

9 | lisa bolduc

May 4th, 2018 at 8:11 pm

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Right now my family is into playing with kenitic sand.

10 | lisa bolduc

May 4th, 2018 at 8:12 pm

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Commented on fb

11 | Fiona Weir

May 4th, 2018 at 8:23 pm

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We are currently playing with the Paw Patrol lookout tower

12 | Janelle

May 4th, 2018 at 9:03 pm

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Our family is very into the Lego from Mrs Tiggy Winkles!

13 | Janelle

May 4th, 2018 at 9:04 pm

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I also commented on the Facebook post!

14 | Tillie

May 4th, 2018 at 10:16 pm

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My daughter is really into all the Calico Critters sets right now!

15 | Jenn

May 5th, 2018 at 6:46 am

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We have two BIG favourites from Tiggywinkles right now. We’ve been playing Carcassone repeatedly as a family and the kids just love bouncing their moon balls ever since the snow melted. Love that store!

16 | Amy McSheffrey

May 5th, 2018 at 7:08 am

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My oldest has just taught his twin brother and sister how to ride a scooter. Now the Spring has finally arrived they can all go outside and play!

17 | Amy McSheffrey

May 5th, 2018 at 7:09 am

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Also commented on Facebook

18 | Helen

May 5th, 2018 at 8:47 am

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Our family loves board games, most recently the classic Twister which also leaves us laughing hysterically.

19 | Raiza Galzote

May 5th, 2018 at 9:02 am

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Our current favourite toy is our daughter’s Fisher-Price Ride and Stride Lion.

20 | Raiza Galzote

May 5th, 2018 at 9:05 am

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Commented on the Facebook post :)

21 | Riley Jones

May 5th, 2018 at 9:08 am

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My daughter and I enjoy playing stacking cups. Sometimes the simplest toys are the most fun and educational

22 | Riley Jones

May 5th, 2018 at 9:12 am

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Commented on Facebook post

23 | Karen Huang

May 5th, 2018 at 12:41 pm

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We love Magformers! Geometric building fun for all ages.
Have commented on the FB post as well!

24 | Mary Jaekl

May 5th, 2018 at 1:18 pm

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Bouncy balls are huge here right now. Especially down the stairs (!) which seems irresistible despite it being a confiscation offense lol.

25 | Mildred L

May 5th, 2018 at 1:55 pm

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My daughter is loving the wooden Thomas trains! We have one for almost every member of our family!

26 | Mildred L

May 5th, 2018 at 1:57 pm

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commented on your fb post!

27 | Alison in Ottawa

May 5th, 2018 at 3:14 pm

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We are having fun with our new card game (from Tiggy Winkles of course), Coup. Hilariously, the only person that has won is my younger daughter. She is unbeatable!

28 | Alison in Ottawa

May 5th, 2018 at 3:15 pm

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Facebook comment done too!

29 | Larissa Deacon

May 5th, 2018 at 3:39 pm

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My soon to be two year old (May 30th) loves anything to do with Thomas and Friends. He’s been enjoying playing with the trains on his wooden tracks.
? ?

30 | Larissa Deacon

May 5th, 2018 at 3:40 pm

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I commented on Facebook!
PS those “?”’s were train emojis but didn’t transfer through on the post :0 whoops!
:)

31 | Chantele Ramcharan

May 5th, 2018 at 4:37 pm

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We are playing with memory palace! A collaborative story telling game!!

32 | Wynne

May 5th, 2018 at 7:08 pm

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My girls are dressing up in dresses indoors & out!

33 | Ar

May 6th, 2018 at 4:04 pm

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We are playing exploding kittens

34 | Tiana

May 7th, 2018 at 9:01 am

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We are all about puzzles lately. Finally my kiddos are into doing bigger ones and it is grand!

35 | Susan M

May 7th, 2018 at 10:40 am

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Oh how fun – I love Mrs Tiggy Winkles! I could easily use the $100 to find a fun toy/activity to bring out and leave at the family cottage.
My current toy that has me excited is the telescope that I got for Christmas. It hasn’t made it out of the box yet but will soon now that cottage season is finally starting up.

36 | Amanda Barriage

May 7th, 2018 at 11:12 am

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My son is turning 1 this month and is just starting to get interested in wooden blocks and mega bloks, I’d get him some more building toys.

37 | lynnbeaniethethird@yahoo.ca

May 7th, 2018 at 9:31 pm

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thomas trains for the younger one and the oler one its all about lego lego lego he wants the batman shuttle badly so this would be totally awesome thank you

38 | Wendy Hickman

May 8th, 2018 at 10:40 am

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Oh my !!
Too many to mention lol
Lego, Calico critters . I would love to get some new dishes for my 3yr old Grandaughter’s play house . I bought her the recycle ones at Miss Tiggywinkles? Have been wanting to add to her Calico critters especially the little vegge garden ?

39 | joy

May 8th, 2018 at 12:58 pm

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my daughter’s favourite toy is her camera! ok, she is not a little kid anymore… but we still loving browsing at Mrs. Tiggy Winkles! There is fun stuff there for all ages!! I know she wouldn’t turn down a cute stuffed sloth, or some socks with dogs on them, or a sassy mug! :D

40 | Stephane Desrosiers

May 8th, 2018 at 1:39 pm

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We’ve just got a new niece. So I’d be trying to find some sort of toys for her development that isn’t shockingly pink. ;)

41 | FD

May 8th, 2018 at 4:12 pm

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Just posted this on FB and posting it again here …
My son loves Lego and kicking a soccer ball around in the yard. My daughter is doing all sorts of stuff including making slime with a kit she was given for her brithday from Mrs, Tiggy Winkles.

42 | FD

May 8th, 2018 at 4:13 pm

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Just posted this on FB and now posting it again here …
My son loves Lego and kicking a soccer ball around in the yard. My daughter is doing all sorts of stuff including making slime with a kit she was given for her birthday from Mrs, Tiggy Winkles.

43 | Lily

May 8th, 2018 at 4:27 pm

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We just had a birthday and received the coolest toy – Malia’s House from Build & Imagine. It’s a magnetic doll house where you can change up the rooms and scenes!

44 | Lily

May 8th, 2018 at 4:30 pm

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Posted on the FB page :) Thanks!

45 | Lucy Yetts

May 9th, 2018 at 8:25 am

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My kids’ favorite toys right now are dress up clothes and accessories!

46 | Nicki

May 9th, 2018 at 10:52 am

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Lego! And my son loves science stuff.

47 | Jennplas

May 9th, 2018 at 10:53 am

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we love puzzles!! :) they are quite addictive though !

48 | Danielle W.

May 9th, 2018 at 10:53 am

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Lego, Lego and more Lego – ouch! I just stepped on one ?

49 | Nicki

May 9th, 2018 at 10:54 am

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Commented on Facebook.

50 | Mimi

May 9th, 2018 at 10:56 am

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broken mannequin leg, canoe paddle, NERF guns … creative play.

51 | Kelly

May 9th, 2018 at 11:00 am

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My son loves anything Lego, he just finished building a Lego NASCAR. I also posted on Facebook.

52 | Anna

May 9th, 2018 at 11:04 am

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Lego, lego and more lego!!!

53 | suzanne

May 9th, 2018 at 11:07 am

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sushi-go and king of tokyo

54 | suzanne

May 9th, 2018 at 11:08 am

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also posted on fb

55 | marie doyle

May 9th, 2018 at 11:17 am

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The Jump Rocket is something my nine year old is keen to try this summer!

56 | DA

May 9th, 2018 at 11:24 am

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Catan is the new favorite board game in our house.

57 | Carolyn

May 9th, 2018 at 11:33 am

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We have 4 kids all getting older and we need some new board games for the cottage and for our family fun nights at home. I’m always looking for a new great game or puzzle because we do love a good family puzzle to work on.

58 | Colleen J

May 9th, 2018 at 1:22 pm

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The sidewalk chalk is seeing some heavy use now that the weather has turned. And we are about to start building a doll house for the growing collection of Our Generation residents. My daughter is thrilled at the prospect, I’m looking forward to having them off the floor.

59 | Shawna

May 9th, 2018 at 4:28 pm

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We just got the basketball hoop out so my kids are really into that this week!

60 | Shawna

May 9th, 2018 at 4:31 pm

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Commented on FB too!

61 | Debbie

May 9th, 2018 at 6:11 pm

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We love board games- ticket to ride Europe edition is the big hit right now!

62 | Debbie

May 9th, 2018 at 6:14 pm

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Commented on Facebook!

63 | Kristen

May 9th, 2018 at 9:46 pm

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We are looking for more family games we can play with our almost 3 year old. Currently she really likes playing Pengolo (a memory style board game).

64 | Lynne W Grandmaitre

May 10th, 2018 at 1:06 am

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Today my grandsons were coughing and sneezing when they got up from their nap so we wanted to play something quiet and relaxing. We took out their Playmobile hockey rink and players, referees and the zambonni!

65 | Jennifer

May 10th, 2018 at 6:12 am

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Our Generation dolls and accessories….so much fun!

66 | Kimberly Patriquin

May 10th, 2018 at 4:31 pm

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LEGO is a big hit with my three kids right now especially with my five year old. He can spend hours playing with it…quietly!!! For this reason, you can never have too LEGO! :)

67 | Lynn Dube

May 10th, 2018 at 7:39 pm

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Sloth stuffie and Pusheen cat! Our two favourites these days.

68 | Elnaz S

May 10th, 2018 at 8:11 pm

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We’re huge on board games, right now our faves are Dixit and Ticket to Ride. So much fun!

69 | John MacNab

May 11th, 2018 at 8:49 am

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We are playing with a toy that has two round paddles and a ball made of elastic bits that came from Tiggys!

70 | Lina

May 11th, 2018 at 10:32 am

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We’re going through our board games! We love Concept, Quirkle and Ticket to Ride.

71 | Kamerine

May 11th, 2018 at 10:41 am

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My kids were recently gifted A Moose in the House and are constantly playing it! It’s a simple card game about keeping moose out of your house while putting them in the other person’s house. So fun!

72 | Marguerite

May 11th, 2018 at 10:43 am

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My grand children – 2 boys – 1 girl – 7, 5 and 7 love very different things – the boys love trucks and balls while the girl enjoys beach toys as well as books

73 | Amy B

May 11th, 2018 at 10:59 am

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We are all about the Lego right now, and I’d love to shop for a new set after a tough couple of months.

74 | Jodi

May 11th, 2018 at 11:54 am

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Blocks!! Baby Evelyn is all about stacking and throwing them around.

75 | Kate Odams - Settle

May 11th, 2018 at 12:16 pm

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At 10 and 13 it’s still all about Lego. It’s been the toy that has outlasted all others, and the creativity that we still see daily is amazing.

76 | Kate Odams - Settle

May 11th, 2018 at 12:18 pm

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And… posted on the other site, too :)

77 | andrea tomkins

May 11th, 2018 at 12:30 pm

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Comments are now officially closed to new entries! The winner will be posted here and contacted by email.

78 | andrea tomkins

May 11th, 2018 at 12:32 pm

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The winner is Amy McSheffrey, who wrote: “My oldest has just taught his twin brother and sister how to ride a scooter. Now the Spring has finally arrived they can all go outside and play!”

Congratulations Amy! Check your email. Thank you for all of your entries. Happy Spring!

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