Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Gummy Lump Toys Review & Giveaway

We love wooden toys in our house, the quality is just so much better than some of the cheap plastic toys. So three years ago, back when we only had one child, for my oldest son's 2nd birthday I wanted to get him a wooden kitchen set. Now finding a wooden kitchen set that wasn't pink and girly was a small challenge, but I turned to Gummy Lump because they had a nice selection. We wound up buying the Melissa & Doug Country Kitchen from Gummy Lump. Three years later we all still love it. Here it is shown in our messy playroom. You'll notice the oven door is missing. We had to take it off because the twins were crawling in there and then closing the door which made me nervous. It has held up very nicely despite being beaten up by my boys every day.



Gummy Lump also has a large selection of Melissa & Doug play food sets and it seems as though they always have some kind of deal going on. Right now, all Melissa & Doug toys are 20% off PLUS if you buy 3 of the play food sets, you get the 4th FREE! My boys have several of the sets, I think their favorite is probably the Cutting Food Box.

We also have several Melissa & Doug Floor Puzzles in our house. Gummy Lump was kind enough to send us the Underwater Floor Puzzle to try out and add to our collection. The floor puzzles are for ages 3 and up and contain 48 puzzle pieces. When put together, the puzzle measures 2 feet by 3 feet.  What is great about these large floor puzzles is that the pieces are nice and big which makes it easy for little hands to grasp and manipulate. My boys love dumping the pieces out on the floor and putting them together. The twins are still a little young for these, but they still enjoy participating and helping. I will often steer them to where the piece goes and they will "snap" it in. When they are done, they love breaking it all up and starting over again.



Now I have talked an awful lot about Melissa & Doug Toys so far, but you will find more than that at Gummy Lump. They also sell Automoblox (LOVE these), Plasma Cars, Haba Toys and so very much more. If you are looking for quality, fun and educational toys for kids, Gummy Lump is definitely a site you need to browse!

Shop
As I mentioned, Gummy Lump currently has some great deals going on. All Melissa & Doug toys are 20% off and don't forget the play food special of buy 3 get 4th free!


Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a Melissa & Doug Underwater Floor Puzzle courtesy of Gummy Lump Toys.

Mandatory Entry
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- Visit the Gummy Lump Blog and enter their Train Table giveaway. Leave me a link to your comment there.

This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Wednesday, January 20th at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and will be posted on the Winner's Announcement Page. Winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in all of your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. Gummy Lump provided me with an item for review and is providing an item for the giveaway.


178 comments:

  1. I've always loved pattern blocks, especially as a child. The Pattern Blocks and Boards by Melissa & Doug are my favourites!

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  2. I subscribe through RSS.

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  3. Fan of Green Mama's Pad on Facebook.

    Becky C.

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  4. Fan of Gummy Lump on Facebook.

    Becky C.

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  5. LOVE:

    Citiblocs 300 piece Wooden Building Set

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  6. One of my favorites is the Card Tricks Unshuffled Magic Set by Melissa & Doug. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. I follow your blog.
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  8. I love the 100 piece Colored Wooden Building Blocks!

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  9. E-mail subscriber

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  10. I love the Beneath the Canopy Jigsaw Puzzle.

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  11. I am a follower

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  12. I subscribe via email

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  13. I like the picnic basket fill and spill

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  14. Love the Doll Pram Pushing Toy in Natural by Haba!

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  15. So sorry - just noticed e-mail address is supposed to be included in all comments! Mine is in my Blogger profile but still: aitmama {ta} gmail {tod} com. And I am a fan of Green Mama's Pad on Facebook.

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  16. Just became a fan of Gummy Lump on Facebook. aitmama {ta} gmail {tod} com

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  17. http://twitter.com/aitmama/status/7451645255

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  18. Entered the train table giveaway but they have comment moderation enabled, so I cannot get my comment links. aitmama {ta} gmail {tod} com

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  19. I would love to get the automoblox for my sons

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  20. I also love the "Automoblox 2008 Limited Edition C9R Sports Car."

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  21. I follow via GFC

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  22. Email subscriber

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  23. Following both on Twitter (clctaube) and tweet:
    http://twitter.com/clctaube/status/7455644739

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  24. I like the Melissa & Doug
    100 piece Colored Wooden Building Blocks

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  25. Facebook fan of Green Mama's Pad!

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  26. I like the Playtime Veggies by Melissa and Doug

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  27. E-mail subscriber

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  28. Subscribed to your RSS Feed via google reader

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  29. I love their train table! melissaaggie98@att.net

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  30. I follow your blog publicly. melissaaggie98@att.net

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  31. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7470177272

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  32. I'm a fan on Facebook of Green Mama's Pad (Melissa Johnson Cleaver)

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  33. I entered the Train Table Giveaway. melissaaggie98@att.net

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  34. I'm a fan on Facebook of Gummy Lump (Melissa Johnson Cleaver)

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  35. I like the CitiBlocs wooden block set.

    krys13@msn.com

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  36. i subscribe to your RSS feed on my google reader (and follow in google)

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  37. I'm a fan of Green Mama's Pad on FaceBook

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  38. Daily tweet:
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  39. I like the fill and spill picnic basket!

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  40. totally love the Biofino Vegetable Basket by Haba

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  41. I like the sushi play food set.

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  42. I LOVE the Upgraded KidKraft Large Kitchen. It's huge and looks like so much fun for young girls! My daughter would flip if she had that! Thanks for this giveaway.

    heidibokor @ yahoo . com

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  43. I follow via Google. Thanks.

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  44. I am subscribed via email. Thanks.

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  45. I entered the Train Table Giveaway. My comment is awaiting approval right now, but link should be http://blog.gummylump.com/2010/01/giveaway-win-trainactivity-table-from.html?commentPage=2

    Thank you.

    heidibokor @ yahoo . com

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  46. Wooden Building Set mverno@roadrunner.com

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  47. Wooden Building Set mverno@roadrunner.com

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  48. I love the Three Little Pigs Play Set by Melissa and Doug
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  49. i like the Beneath the Canopy Jigsaw Puzzle because my daughter loves stuff like that

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  50. Grand Piano with Bench for Children by Melissa & Doug looks cool too
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  51. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7502284679

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  52. I really like the Victorian Dollhouse by Melissa & Doug

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  53. I like the puzzels and I like that you can get them in a gift bag. The blocks are neat too.

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  54. I like the ice cream parlor play food set by Melissa and Doug.
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  55. I like the Haba Russian blocks!

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  56. http://superfrugalette.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-son-wanted-chocolate-treat-for.html

    Superfrugalette blogged about you...

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  57. Elizabeth I is a facebook fan on Green Mama's Pad.

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  58. entered the train giveaway

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  59. I like the Citiblocs 100 piece Wooden Building Set

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  60. I visited the Gummy Lump Blog and entered their Train Table giveaway.

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  61. Fishing Magnetic Puzzle Game by Melissa & Doug

    We actually have this puzzle and absolutely LOVE IT!!

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  62. I also like the nesting stacking blocks.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  63. I like the Citiblocs Wooden Building Set.

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  64. Daily tweet:
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  65. I blogged about the giveaway.
    http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/great-blog-giveaways-50.html
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  66. My kids would love the band in a box!

    pong7@comcast.net

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  67. My daughter would love the Farm Fuzzy Puzzle by Melissa and Doug

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  68. I follow you and Gummy Lump on Twitter and tweeted (also over 50 followers).

    http://twitter.com/coffeebreakmom/status/7529028865

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  69. The Kitchen Pots and Pans Set by Melissa & Doug is my favorite-so cheerful!
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  70. I like the pushing car by Haba
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  71. I follow through google
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  72. I love the Automoblox minis!

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  73. Following both and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/status/7532206141

    Not that it's any of my business (which is what busybodies always say, isn't it?), but it seems unfair to exclude people who don't have a lot of twitter friends. My husband, for instance, doesn't have that many followers, but his tweet might be just as helpful as mine. You really can't tell by numbers.

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  74. Gummy Lump Facebook fan: Cindy Greer Dyer

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  75. GMP Facebook fan: Cindy Greer Dyer

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  76. love this: 100 piece Colored Wooden Building Blocks, also by M&D

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  77. 50 pc Solar System Floor Puzzle with Case by Crocodile Creek looks like a winner to me!

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  78. I also like the Melissa & Doug Farm Puzzles in a box:)

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  79. I like the 24 pc Giant Fire Truck Floor Puzzle by Melissa & Doug


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  80. I love the Melissa & Doug Pizza Party birdson@roadrunner.com

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  81. I follow U / Birdson birdson@roadrunner.com

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  82. email subscriber of YOURS birdson@roadrunner.com

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  83. Should would love a Plasmacar.

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  84. Daily tweet! http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7545108251

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  85. The Monster Bowling so so cute and my son would love it..
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  86. Follow with Google..
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  87. Subscribe via email
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  88. Daily tweet:
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  89. Facebook fan

    manditory entry Post #93. Sorry baby called...
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  90. Facebook fan of Gummy Lump

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  91. I entered the Gummy Lump giveaway
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  92. I like the bath toys - Magic Creation Splashin Fashion Box by Edushape.

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  93. fav is the 100 piece Colored Wooden Building Blocks
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  94. a fan of Green Mama's Pad on Facebook.
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  95. a fan of Gummy Lump on Facebook
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  96. daily tweet

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  97. Daily tweet:
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  98. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7614862770

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  99. daily tweet

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  100. I like the Grand Piano with Bench for Children by Melissa & Doug.

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  101. Daily tweet:
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  102. daily tweet

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  103. Daily tweet:
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  104. The magnetic fishing puzzle looks fun! Thanks for the chance.
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  105. daily tweet

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  106. Daily tweet:
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  107. daily tweet

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  108. I like the Construction Building Set in A Box by Melissa & Doug!
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  109. Daily tweet:
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  110. Daily tweet:
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  111. daily tweet

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  112. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7810520339

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  113. Daily tweet:
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  114. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7851025272

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  115. love the Make Your Own Monster Puppet. So cute!

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  116. Daily tweet:
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  117. I really like the 51 pc Colorful United States Map Floor Puzzle by Melissa & Doug.

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  118. daily tweet

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  119. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7885713839

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  120. I like the Grocery Store & Lemonade Stand by Melissa and Doug

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  121. Daily tweet;
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  122. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/7932244736

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  123. Daily tweet:
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  124. My son would love the Bean Bag Toss with Carrybag by Franklin Sports! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  125. I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  126. I entered the Train Table giveaway! http://blog.gummylump.com/2010/01/giveaway-win-trainactivity-table-from.html
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  127. I also like the Deluxe Magic Set by Melissa & Doug

    speechforme at gmail

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  128. I subscribe in google reader

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  129. I follow you both on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/7962263801

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  130. I stumbled this post: neonfish

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  131. I stumbled your green goals post: http://www.greenmamaspad.com/2010/01/green-goals-for-2010.html

    neonfish

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  132. I like the Deluxe Magic Set from Melissa and Doug. Looks like a lot of fun!

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  133. tweet

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  134. My daughter would love the Doll Pram Flowers by Haba! peanut{at}nyc.rr.com

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  135. I like the Doll Pram Pushing toy by Haba.

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  136. Daily tweet:
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  137. I like the Ice Cream Parlor Play Food Set by Melissa & Doug

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  138. The Citiblocs 300 piece Wooden Building Set would be nice also!

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  139. http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/7990650533

    follow both on twitter as kngmckellar and tweeted

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  140. fan of Green Mama's Pad on Facebook-gloria mckellar

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  141. http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2010/01/httpwwwgreenmamaspadcom201001gummy-lump.html

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  142. Thanks for the great contest!
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  143. Dawn of the Dinos Megatoob by Safari Ltd.

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  144. i love the Croo-ak Frog Clutching Toy by Haba

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  145. http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/7995266676

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  146. entered their Train Table giveaway

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  147. I would buy the Multi-Level Solid Wood Dollhouse by Melissa and Doug. I always wanted a doll house when I was a little girl, but I got a She-Ra castle instead.

    candyskysaviorgirl@yahoo.com

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  148. dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    i love the colored wooden blocks, i can see my daughter loving them

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  149. dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    fan of gummy lump on facebook
    lance pearson

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  150. I like the Citiblocs 100 piece Wooden Building Set

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  151. I really like the 36 pc Four Seasons Floor Puzzle with Case by Crocodile Creek. This would be perfect to take when traveling!

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  152. I like the Three Little Pigs Play Set by Melissa and Doug

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  153. Citiblocs 100 piece Wooden Building Set :)

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  154. Citiblocs 300 piece Wooden Building Set.
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  155. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/8015194224

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  156. http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/8055760645

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