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28 Oct, 2013

Ottawa giveaway alert: Toys from Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Easy ways to make kids happy|Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews

We have a winner! Scroll down to the bottom of the comments to see if it was you. 

Are you the kind of parent (er, like me) who wants to know what the top toys are as we move into the gift-giving season? (There’s no denying, Christmas is comiiiiing!) Since Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s is a Fishbowl patron, we got the inside scoop on the season’s most buzz-worthy toys. Woot!

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s Toy and Gift Guide features their best picks for 2013. It’s a great selection for all ages (from infant to teen!) at all kinds of price points; quality toys that will spark young imaginations with various interests. If you’re shopping for a budding environmentalist or scientist, a creative dreamer, or someone who is active and outdoorsy, you will probably find something here:

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's

Are you ready for this? Here’s sneak peek at Tiggy’s top 20 kid-approved toys. Click the links for pricing and for full descriptions:

1. Rainbow Loom
2. Dixit
3. Q-Ba Maze 2.0
4. LEGO Mindstorms EV3
5. Jumparoo Air Pogo Jumper
6. Hape Walk-A-Long Puppy
7. Playmobil Deep Sea Sub
8. Djeco Jewelry and Bead Sets
9. Lamaze Push Along Peanut
10. Ticket To Ride
11. Cobble Hill Family Puzzles
12. Corolle Mon Premier Bath Baby
13. Cool Circuits
14. Sock It To Me Socks
15. Alex Catch n’ Stick Monster Mitts
16. My Studio Girl Hang Abouts
17. Shelby’s Snack Shack
18. Schleich Dragon and Rider
19. Playmobil 1.2.3. Personal Jet
20. Calico Critters Adventure Tree House

All items are available at any of the five Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s locations in Ottawa and online. Pro tip: there’s free shipping to most locations across Canada on orders over $50. (!) Do note that the Gift Guide is being delivered to select households in Ottawa and will be also available in stores. (You might want to get your hands on a hard copy since it contains a chance to win a $250 shopping spree.)

Ok. Here’s the giveaway part! Yay!
Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s is giving away one of these toys to one lucky individual, and the winner gets to choose which one!

Please read the entry rules carefully.

  • In order for your entry to qualify, please leave a comment below and tell me which toy would you pick for your child if you won. You can enter multiple times provided you have multiple children in your family… but let’s keep it to one entry per child ok? So for example, leave one comment if your daughter covets a Rainbow Loom, and a second separate comment if your son is hankering after for the Playmobil Deep Sea Sub. Aunts and uncles and grandparents are welcome to enter too, by the way, not just parents. :)
  • And just so we’re clear… the winner wins the toy they mentioned in the comments.
  • Please note, LEGO Mindstorms is not included in this giveaway.
  • This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  • If you can’t post your comment for whatever reason you can email it to me for posting at 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 one name using Random.org at noon EST on November 4, 2013. I’ll contact the winner via email, who will have to pick up their chosen prize at the Tiggy’s location that’s closest to them.

This is not a requirement of the giveaway, but if you’re a fan of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s you may want to follow them on Twitter and Facebook. That way you get advance warning of sales, contests, and other great insider scoop.

Sounds good? Over to you! Good luck!


120 Responses to "Ottawa giveaway alert: Toys from Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!"

1 | Tiana

October 28th, 2013 at 3:06 pm

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For my daughter, I would pick the Calico Critters set, for sure.

2 | Tiana

October 28th, 2013 at 3:08 pm

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For my son, I would pick the dragon, but I’d have to hide the spear before he saw it. What is up with weapons as part of every toy?

3 | Mel

October 28th, 2013 at 3:15 pm

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My youngest has already asked for the rainbow loom — the power of advertising!!

4 | Mel

October 28th, 2013 at 3:16 pm

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I think my oldest would love the Q-BA maze. thanks for the chance!

5 | Alison in Ottawa

October 28th, 2013 at 3:42 pm

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My younger daughter would love the QBA maze!

6 | Alison in Ottawa

October 28th, 2013 at 3:43 pm

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My older daughter would love the Ticket to Ride game.
What a fun idea. I was just in buying a birthday present at Tiggys

7 | Readheadedmama

October 28th, 2013 at 3:58 pm

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My daughter would love the QBA maze too. Seems like a popular choice!

8 | Jenn

October 28th, 2013 at 5:20 pm

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Number 8 – The jewelry making set for L. She would love it. I’ll hedge my bets and enter a separate one for J! Awesome giveaway.

9 | Jenn

October 28th, 2013 at 5:21 pm

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And for J. He would love either of the playmobile toys. Honestly though we’d be happy with anything from Tiggy’s.

10 | Carly

October 28th, 2013 at 5:59 pm

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For the big boy, I know he would love the Q-Ba Maze . . . he plays with his friend’s marble run for hours! And this one sounds especially cool!!!

11 | Carly

October 28th, 2013 at 6:06 pm

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For the little boy, I’m going to have to go with the Playmobil 123 Personal Jet – he loves his big brother’s playmobil so having some of his own would be a treat!

12 | Jen_nifer

October 28th, 2013 at 6:39 pm

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Playmobil Deep Sea sub for my son for sure! He’s asking for the Playmobil Knights, but would have fun with the sub in the pool.

13 | Laura

October 28th, 2013 at 7:28 pm

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For my daughter, without a doubt, it would be the Calico Critters treehouse. We don’t own any, but anytime we are at Tiggy Winkles she is just drawn to the demo Calico house they have set up!

14 | Laura

October 28th, 2013 at 7:30 pm

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For my son, the Hape Walk a long puppy would be perfect under the tree. What a great giveaway. Thanks so much – I read your blog often but have never commented before!

15 | Elizabeth

October 28th, 2013 at 7:41 pm

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My younger daughter would adore the Calico Critters tree house set.

16 | Elizabeth

October 28th, 2013 at 7:41 pm

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My older daughter has been asking for the Rainbow Loom set for months; she’d love one!

17 | Joy

October 28th, 2013 at 8:15 pm

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Holy hard! Unfortunately, my daughter is too ‘old’ for toys (at 12) so I would have to pick the sock it to me socks. :)

18 | Shauna Rae Saroufim

October 28th, 2013 at 8:17 pm

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The rainbow loom came out of no where and now it is the big thing…our daughter has it on her Christmas list.

19 | Danielle

October 28th, 2013 at 8:17 pm

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For my son, I would choose the Corolle Bath Baby – it looks right up his alley! Taking care of a baby AND bath time all rolled into one? Awesome!

20 | Danielle

October 28th, 2013 at 8:18 pm

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Who am I kidding? For my daughter, I would choose the bath baby too… in fact, if we win one, I will probably have to buy a second to avoid tears. :)

21 | Shauna Rae Saroufim

October 28th, 2013 at 8:19 pm

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Super excited to see the Playmobil Deep Sea sub here. Our son LOVES Playmobil and what is cooler than hanging out ‘under the sea’.

22 | Shawna

October 28th, 2013 at 8:21 pm

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My daughter would love a Rainbow Loom!

23 | Sonya

October 28th, 2013 at 8:23 pm

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I would definitely pick the Calico critters set for my daughter. It looks so cute!

24 | Shawna

October 28th, 2013 at 8:23 pm

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And I suspect my sob would also like a Rainbow Loom. :)

25 | Sonya

October 28th, 2013 at 8:24 pm

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For my son I would pick the Corolle Bath Baby. My daughter has a similar one (its her favourite baby) and he’s constantly taking it from her.

26 | Shawna

October 28th, 2013 at 8:24 pm

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Stupid phone – I meant “son”. Feel free to correct above then delete this!

27 | Shannon

October 28th, 2013 at 8:42 pm

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My daughter, even though she is 10 y.o., still loves her Calico Critters. So the treehouse would be her pick.

28 | Tracey

October 28th, 2013 at 8:43 pm

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I think my eldest would love Ticket to Ride.

29 | Tracey

October 28th, 2013 at 8:45 pm

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There have been repeated requests for the Rainbow Loom from my youngest… and apparently many other children!!!

30 | Shannon

October 28th, 2013 at 8:46 pm

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And my son would love the playmobil deep sea sub! We love playmobil!!

31 | Nikki

October 28th, 2013 at 8:50 pm

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For my daughter, the Rainbow Loom.

32 | Nikki

October 28th, 2013 at 8:50 pm

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And for my son, the Playmobil sub!

33 | Nicola

October 28th, 2013 at 9:23 pm

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What a great contest idea. I look forward to my son being old enough for Ticket to Ride. In the meantime, he would love the bathtime fun he’d have with the Playmobil sub!

34 | James

October 28th, 2013 at 9:41 pm

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Calico Critters all the way for my daughter

35 | James

October 28th, 2013 at 9:42 pm

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My son would be so cute with a Hape Walk a long puppy.

36 | Brenda A

October 28th, 2013 at 9:42 pm

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All are great toys! Wow!
For my eldest the Q-Ba Maze. I am also super interested in playing with it!

37 | Brenda A

October 28th, 2013 at 9:43 pm

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My youngest would be overjoyed to see the Calico Critters set. The quality is amazing with those little animals!

38 | Christine

October 29th, 2013 at 6:24 am

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My daughter would love the Calico Critters treehouse!

39 | Krista R

October 29th, 2013 at 6:28 am

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Great giveaway! My son would love the QBA Maze.

40 | Krista R

October 29th, 2013 at 6:28 am

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My daughter would be thrilled with the Djeco beads and birds Jewelry kit.

41 | HollyStar

October 29th, 2013 at 9:01 am

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My oldest son, Max, would love Ticket to Ride! He already plays a modified version of Settlers and Carcasonne and games are BIG in our house. Awesome giveaway.

42 | HollyStar

October 29th, 2013 at 9:02 am

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My middle dude, Leo, would be all over the Playmobil Deep Sea sub. We love Playmo chez nous and something new for the bath would be awesome.

43 | HollyStar

October 29th, 2013 at 9:03 am

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My littlest one, Henry, would be fighting with Leo for the Playmobil Deep Sea sub in the tub so his name is going in for that one. Thanks to Andrea and Tiggy’s for some great new ideas and a pre-holiday giveaway. Mad props to local peeps & businesses!

44 | Aliya

October 29th, 2013 at 10:21 am

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My 3 YO boy would love the tree house! It would be perfect for our currently empty backyard!

45 | Marielle Quinton

October 29th, 2013 at 10:42 am

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My son would love the Playmobile Deep Sea Sub, he just loves Playmobile.

46 | Jenn B

October 29th, 2013 at 10:42 am

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My boys would love the Cool Circuits toy.

Thanks!

47 | Brian

October 29th, 2013 at 10:45 am

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My youngest one, Eva, love’s creating stuff and for this the Rainbow Loom kit would be perfect for her.

48 | Julia C K

October 29th, 2013 at 10:45 am

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My son would love the Playmobil Jet

49 | Julia C K

October 29th, 2013 at 10:47 am

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My daughter would love the Lamaze push along Peanut.

50 | Brian

October 29th, 2013 at 10:47 am

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The middle guy, Noah, loves chalenges, this is why the Q-BA-MAZE 2.0 BIG BOX should keep his brain at ease.

51 | Brian

October 29th, 2013 at 10:48 am

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My oldest, Bre, love’s board games and as been asking for Ticket to Ride for a while now, she would love it.

52 | Genevieve

October 29th, 2013 at 11:06 am

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For my oldest, I would pick SCHLEICH DRAGON RIDER (Its on his Christmas list) and he just adores dragons and anything to do with in that time period.

53 | Genevieve

October 29th, 2013 at 11:07 am

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For my middle guy, as he LOVES anything to do with the sea (He would like to be a marine biologist when he comes of age and well many years of university lol) I would pick PLAYMOBIL DEEP SEA SUBMARINE WITH UNDERWATER MOTOR

54 | Genevieve

October 29th, 2013 at 11:09 am

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Last but not least, for my youngest. He drags around his brothers teddy bear around the home and can be very upsetting for middle guy as my youngest loves to bring teddy into the bath… (He adores the bath) I believe COROLLE BATH BABY would be a perfect item for him :)

55 | allison

October 29th, 2013 at 11:13 am

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My daughter would LOVE the jumperoo air pogo jumper. She is in gymnastics and loves to jump. I also had one of these as a kid, and used it so much it wouldn’t hold air anymore :) She would be extatic to open this christmas morning!

56 | Erin

October 29th, 2013 at 11:14 am

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My son would love the Schleich Dragon and Rider, and my daughter would love Shelby’s Snack Shack.

57 | allison

October 29th, 2013 at 11:16 am

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my middle child is special needs (austistic) and loves to see how things work, and push buttons, and play in the water. The playmobil deep sea sub would keep him entertained for hours (which doesn’t happen very often) all while keeping him clean in the bath!

58 | Debbie P.

October 29th, 2013 at 11:17 am

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My daughter would love the game Dixit!

59 | allison

October 29th, 2013 at 11:18 am

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my oldest son, is my creative one. He loves to write and act out stories, as well as play board games. He would have so much fun playing Dixit, because sci-fi is his favorite, as well as family game night. He could also have board game parties with his friends, and learn so much while having a lot of fun :)

60 | Lucy

October 29th, 2013 at 11:35 am

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My five year old daughter would LOVE the Calico Critters Adventure Tree House!

61 | Lucy

October 29th, 2013 at 11:36 am

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My son would love Ticket to Ride–what a great addition to games night!

62 | gail anderson

October 29th, 2013 at 11:57 am

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Natalia would LOVE a calico critters tree house!! that would make her so happy to find one under the Christmas tree!

63 | gail anderson

October 29th, 2013 at 11:59 am

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Alejandro is the puzzle master, he would love to get the Cobble Hill family puzzle

64 | gail anderson

October 29th, 2013 at 12:00 pm

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wow, cool circuits for my logic expert Sam! He would love it.

65 | andrea tomkins

October 29th, 2013 at 12:51 pm

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66 | Erin

October 29th, 2013 at 2:04 pm

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My daughter would pick the Hape Walk-A-Long Puppy,

67 | Erin

October 29th, 2013 at 2:05 pm

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My son would pick the Playmobil Deep Sea Sub

68 | Tobi

October 29th, 2013 at 2:45 pm

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My son would love the deep sea sub. It would be his introduction to playmobil!

69 | Tobi

October 29th, 2013 at 2:47 pm

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My daughter would love the hape push along puppy!

70 | Sarah

October 29th, 2013 at 3:24 pm

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My son would love the Q-Ba maze!

71 | Evelyn

October 29th, 2013 at 4:07 pm

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My son would love the Playmobil Deep Sea Submarine.

72 | Evelyn

October 29th, 2013 at 4:16 pm

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Funny, my daughter would love the Playmobil Sub as well.

73 | Sarah Gallaway

October 29th, 2013 at 5:12 pm

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My son would live the playmobil deep sea sub!

74 | Sarah Gallaway

October 29th, 2013 at 5:14 pm

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My daughter would love the calico critters tree house!

75 | Kristin

October 29th, 2013 at 7:13 pm

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My daughter the budding electrical engineer would love the Cool Circuits!

76 | Kristin

October 29th, 2013 at 7:14 pm

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And my son the builder would love the Q-ba maze.

77 | andrea tomkins

October 29th, 2013 at 7:24 pm

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Just a test of the new commenting system – please ignore this one!

78 | Roz

October 29th, 2013 at 10:12 pm

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My son Nathan is turning one next week, and I’m sure he would love the Hape walk-along puppy. Thanks for the giveaway!

79 | Julie

October 30th, 2013 at 12:30 am

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My youngest is 6, and the red and blue Djeco jewelery and bead set would be well received. Djeco is totally my favourite kid art kit company. Inspirational.

80 | Julie

October 30th, 2013 at 12:34 am

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My older daughter is 8, and the My Studio Girl Hang Abouts (the matroyshka, definitely not the fairy) would be what she wants. She might need two, because she’ll have to make one for her little sister too- you know there’s going to be jealousy.

81 | Joanne

October 30th, 2013 at 7:33 am

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Family time – After the holidays the dining room table in our home becomes Puzzle Central. Last year we completed Cobble Hill Candy Jar puzzle – The cupcake puzzle looks like a Yummy Challenge.

82 | Joanne

October 30th, 2013 at 7:35 am

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I know a 5 year old little girl who loves to hug large and small animals and squeals with delight, she would love CALICO ADVENTURE TREEHOUSE .

83 | Stephanie

October 30th, 2013 at 11:41 am

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My almost 6 year old would love the Schleich Dragon and Rider!

84 | Erin Sweet

October 30th, 2013 at 12:06 pm

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My daughter would be thrilled with another doll to take care of. That said, our pick would be the Corolle Mon Premier Bath Baby.

85 | Chantal

October 30th, 2013 at 12:47 pm

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Son #1 would love Cool Circuits, I would probably like it too :)

86 | Chantal

October 30th, 2013 at 12:47 pm

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Son #2 would like the Playmobil sub (we are big playmobil fans at our house)

87 | Chantal

October 30th, 2013 at 12:48 pm

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Son #3 would like the Playmobil Jet (like I said, fans ;) )
Thanks Andrea

88 | IreneA

October 30th, 2013 at 9:39 pm

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My daughter would love the Rainbow Loom! What a great craft :) Thanks for running this contest – I am liking their FB page now… Cheers!

89 | Kelly

October 30th, 2013 at 9:57 pm

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My son loves anything Playmobil! He would love the Playmobil Deep Sea Sub!

90 | Kelly

October 30th, 2013 at 9:59 pm

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My daughter would absolutely love the Calico Critters Adventure Tree House!!

91 | Carla

October 31st, 2013 at 11:10 am

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I would get the Rainbow Loom for my 7 y.o., she’s really into making jewellery and crafty things!

92 | Carla

October 31st, 2013 at 11:11 am

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My 5 yo would love the Calico Critters tree house, they already some of this collection and they love playing with it, so adding other items would be great for her

93 | Carla

October 31st, 2013 at 11:13 am

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I think my son would love the Playmobil, my kids are into all things playmobil!

94 | Mary @ Parenthood

October 31st, 2013 at 6:41 pm

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My daughter would love the cool circuit thing. I’m not just saying that because I wanna play with it myself!

95 | Kelli

November 1st, 2013 at 10:17 am

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My daughter would love the Calico Critters Adventure Tree House. She has had a fascination with Calico Critters for years, but we’ve only ever been able to afford the little critters. She’d love to see a house under the tree this Christmas. Thank you!

96 | Kelli

November 1st, 2013 at 10:21 am

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My almost 5-year old would love the Q-Ba Cube Marble Run. He’s a builder, a puzzler and he adores marble runs. I’m sure this would keep him busy for hours!

97 | Lynn

November 1st, 2013 at 11:09 am

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My middle daughter is home sick today and checking out this list – she had a tough time deciding but has settled on the Cool Circuits. Personally, I think she would love it!

98 | Lynn

November 1st, 2013 at 11:10 am

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My youngest daughter would love one of the Family Puzzles. She is an avid puzzler – and I am too! I love the idea of having one we can do together that’s a challenge for us both.

99 | Lynn

November 1st, 2013 at 11:11 am

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My oldest son would like the Ticket to Ride – we have the European version and play often, but we’ve only played the North American version once, with friends.

100 | jason

November 1st, 2013 at 1:35 pm

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My son, who is currently obsessed with board games of all types, would love Ticket to Ride.

101 | jason

November 1st, 2013 at 1:38 pm

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my daughter, who enjoys puzzles of all types, would get a kick out of cool circuits.
Jason

102 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 7:46 pm

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The playmobile airplane would be a hit here for my youngest.

103 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 7:48 pm

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The rainbow loom would happily engage my oldest in a way that would practice some dexterity in a welcome and motivating activity.

104 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 7:54 pm

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The snack game would suit my middle guy. He loves anything involving friends, and rules!

105 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 7:56 pm

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The QBa Maze would be great for my niece.

106 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 8:00 pm

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The Alex catch and stick monster mitts would be a hit with my niece.

107 | Katie

November 1st, 2013 at 8:09 pm

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The Cupcake or moustache knee highs would go over well with my oldest niece. It is nice that Tiggy Winkles stocks for young and old! But she should be getting bananagrams. That is a great game for so many ages, and I love how easy it is to put away and store.

108 | Denise

November 1st, 2013 at 11:16 pm

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My daughter would love the Rainbow Loom.

109 | Denise

November 1st, 2013 at 11:18 pm

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My son would loe the Ticket to Ride game.

110 | Judy

November 2nd, 2013 at 8:44 am

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My daughter would love the Calico Critters set!

111 | Judy

November 2nd, 2013 at 8:45 am

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My middle guy would love the Cool Circuits Game

112 | Judy

November 2nd, 2013 at 8:49 am

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My youngest would love the Q-Ba maze

113 | Tara

November 2nd, 2013 at 11:26 am

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My 6-year-old would love the Rainbow Loom.

114 | Tara

November 2nd, 2013 at 11:28 am

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My just-turned-4-year-old would be very excited about the Playmobil Deep Sea Sub.

115 | Erika

November 2nd, 2013 at 8:32 pm

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My daughter would be thrilled to find the Calico Critters Adventure Tree House under the tree! I think I would be too, come to think of it! Cuteness! :)

116 | Tanya

November 3rd, 2013 at 10:19 pm

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My daughter would love the Calico Critters Adventure Tree house. It’s so cute!

117 | Dominique

November 4th, 2013 at 10:36 am

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My youngest would the Rainbow Loom kit. Hours of fun!

118 | Wynne

November 4th, 2013 at 10:48 am

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My little one would love the Hape walk-a-long puppy. It might be the closest we come to having a pet in the home :)

119 | andrea tomkins

November 4th, 2013 at 3:46 pm

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Comments are closed to new entries. Stay tuned for the winner!

120 | andrea tomkins

November 4th, 2013 at 5:27 pm

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We have a winner! It’s commenter #102 – Katie – who wrote:

“The playmobile airplane would be a hit here for my youngest.”

Congratulations Katie! And thank you to everyone for your entries, and thanks Tiggy’s for hosting this great giveaway!

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