From old classics to new innovative and inclusive todays, here is a fun and diverse holiday round-up that covers all demographics and price points. The winner of this package receives ALL items listed shipped directly to his or her door.
Be sure to enter to win Day 1’s Mom Pack here, as well as our Day 3’s Fun for Travel giveaway, Day 4’s Cacao + Cookie and our Grand Prize Giveaway (an $800 value!)
Also, don’t miss our Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Colorado Gift Ideas for the foodie, adventurer, wellness gurus in your life.
Books + Toys: Five Days of Giveaways
Strawberry Pencil Magic Book Series
This is a darling children’s book series geared toward the emerging reader or any good listener. The titles are hysterical such as “I did, with an Ostrich” and “Splitz the Tuffa: The Rapping Skunk” There are over a dozen books in the series and the winner can pick any six he or she likes. Our family loves the “Arch Otters: Megalodon Outbreak” and “Peri and her Plant.” The books are colorful, diverse and certainly easy to travel or tote around. strawberrypencilmagic.com
Stomp Rockets
It’s classic, it makes kids use their muscles, and it works inside or out. From three years of age to grandparents, I’ve seen everyone launching these rockets. No batteries required, easy to set up, and a nice price point. stomprocket.com
Skoolzy STEM Toys
These little bears are so classic, I almost wanted them just for myself. I have three kids from preschool to middle school, you bet I can get all three to play this game with my youngest. From basics for toddlers to more advanced STEM toys, these are easily giftable or keepable. The price point is spot on and there are hundreds of colorful options. skoolzy.com P.S. – Winner can choose the prize from the website!
Dr. Bonyfide’s Bones of the Body Workbooks
We’ve had a few weeks this fall where the children have been home for COVID school shut down. They get a little frustrated with all-day, online school, so I try and break it up. This set of human anatomy books was sent and it turned out to be the WINNER for fall. I split the books up and let our friends use them while their kids were home as well. Everyone loved these. It’s an awesome gift always, but especially during Pandemic when extra learning materials are invaluable. The award-winning company offers Dr. Bonyfide’s Bones of the Body Workbooks full of fun and educational activities for children eight and up, developed by a culturally diverse team of educators, health professionals, and parents. Enjoy activities such as crossword puzzles, mazes, x-ray vision, and more. Featuring an in-depth exploration of the human body guided by Dr. Bonyfide and his friends as they help develop a lifelong love for science, an appreciation for one’s body, and the path to learning to Know Yourself. knowyourself.com
Spark Book
Gold medal award-winning ‘A Little Spark’ children’s book redefines children’s literature with a fun, multi-faceted reading time experience including meaningful storytelling, audio, music, activities and lessons designed to spark kindness, friendship and giving. There is even a technology component to the book with QR codes in the book. Amazon.com
Fresh Dolls
Dr. Lisa was inspired to change how African American children viewed themselves, and what started as a side hustle, turned into an innovative black-owned doll company. After landing Oprah’s Favorite Things, she became Walmart Supplier of the Year and pivoted from being the first female professor to receive two multi-million-dollar endowed chairs by University of Arkansas, the first tenured African American professor at Penn State University, and first African American to receive a doctorate in Logistics from The Ohio State University, to Founder and CEO of The World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration™
Her dolls are designed with custom-blended skin tones, authentic facial features including full lips, noses, gorgeous eyes, a variety of hair textures and styles, and uniquely designed bodies more representative with fuller hips and thighs. Standing approx 11.5 inches tall, Fresh Dolls are bendable and articulated to foster imagination during positive play. They also feature soft washable hair, stunning wardrobe and accessories. Winner can choose doll. thefreshdolls.com
Holidays in Denver
Author: Julie Bielenberg
Julie is a mama of three who travels in search of fields, farms, families and more. Sometimes . . . she finds herself in often uncovered, or understated locales, which has since become her niche.
