Tuesday, April 13, 2010

KidsCraft Playhouses : Review & Giveaway!!

When my kids can use their imagination with play, and step into creativity...I am all for it! I was recently sent a really fun Playhouse for my kids to explore, decorate, color/marker, and make their own. (I helped a little) KidsCraft Playhouses: made from 100% recycled materials, are cardboard playhouses that fit 2-3 kids. I was sent the Shuttle Imagination to review, and my kids were thrilled! The Shuttle came in one large box, and the set up only took a little while. I like how the cardboard is sturdy...because my kids are busy, and they need something that will hold up to their test.
Here is a picture of my little guy, Cole age 1, entering the spaceship. Cole was so excited about going inside to be with his sister. He loved just going in and out.
As you can see, my daughter loved the Shuttle Imagination, too! She was so excited and could barely wait for me to put it together. She loved looking through the holes, which were designed like space shapes: circles, stars, flying rocks, etc.
Easily the Shuttle Imagination holds 2-3 kids comfortably. I love that the KidsCraft Playhouses are built for more than one child, because kids love to play together.
Peek-a-boo Madelyn! She loved looking out at her brothers. Isn't she cute?
Here is Caleb looking out, he loved this new playhouse, too. Here is his design around his face that he decorated. I think that the KidsCraft Playhouse is a great place for kids to let out their creativity and draw all over something (that is OK) and they can make it their own. I also love that this playhouse is already ready for kids to play in, you just need to assemble it for them. I have made many play houses out of card board boxes, and it is tough getting scissors through the card board, and it doesn't always look that great. However, the KidsCraft Playhouses are designed with saving the parent's time in mind (in my opinion).
The kids all had a great time coloring, thinking, drawing, and picking just the right colors for their Shuttle. It was fun to see them so hard at work.
I love Caleb's person on the side of the Shuttle. :) It is just precious to me...
I highly recommend the KidsCraft Shuttle Imagination to you. I was thrilled with this product, and my kids absolutely love it. This makes for a great indoor project when it is raining or snowing out...and my kids have so much fun in it all the time. (especially when I am making dinner).

*KidsCraft offers two designs: Shuttle Imagination ($69.95) and Creation Cottage ($59.95).
The Shuttle Imagination measures 39”L x 34”W x 72”H. Fin attachments are 12” long.

About the creators:
Two dads and a grandfather from Atlanta got a first hand look at how the cardboard box captures a child’s way of thinking. While packing up their financial services business, moving from one office to another, their kids tagged along. Although the fathers brought along playthings like coloring books and crayons for the 3 to 7 year olds, it was the empty boxes that captivated the youngsters. The dads saw the sparks of a business and KidsCraft Playhouses was born.


***WIN IT!!***
KidsCraft Playhouses is generously sponsoring to give a playhouse away (winner's choice of style: Creation Cottage or Shuttle Imagination)!! This contest is open to those in the United States (bloggers or non-bloggers). To enter, you need to go to the KidsCraft website and find out one interesting thing about the company. Contest will end on April 27th at midnight.
**For extra chances you can: become a fan of KidsCraft on Facebook, follow KidsCraft on Twitter, blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment KidsCraft company and the use of their playhouses. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**

This post was written for KidsCraft.com, who supplied a playhouse for me to review. I was also offered a chance for my readers to enter a giveaway with the sponsorship from KidsCraft. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

160 comments:

  1. I love that their products are 100% recyclable. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. I'm a google subscriber.

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  3. I think it's interesting that they also sell natural soy crayons on their website. Those would work great for decorating the playhouses.

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  4. following KidsCraft on twitter as SnowflakeDay

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  5. following you on twitter as SnowflakeDay

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  6. they give a portion of all proceeds to children's charities
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  7. I think it's cool they have eco crayons.

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  8. I also like that they sell Natural Clementine markers on their website.

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  9. I love that their products are 100% recyclable

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  10. LOVE that their playhouses are made in the U.S.A. using 100% recycled cardboard materials, and best of all they are 100% post-play recyclable as well.


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  11. Follow KidsCraft on Twitter
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  12. Facebook Fan of Kids Craft.
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  13. Facebook Fan of Sassyfrazz.
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  14. The company came up with the rocket and house ideas when their kids were playing with cardboard boxes after an office move.

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  15. I already follow kidscraft on twitter as @boosandrawrs

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  16. Another random bit -
    Love how they give a portion of their profits to charities.

    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  17. Your kids look like they are having a blast. KidCraft Playhouses gives a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities.
    arobimom at gmail dot com

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  18. Already a fan on FB
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  19. Already subscribe by email
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  20. Follow KidsCraft on Twitter @monkeygrl59
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  21. I learned that the company is located in Atlanta, GA.

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  22. I like that you can buy Clementine natural paint on their site.

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  23. I learned that they "give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities." Thanks for the giveaway.
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  24. Fan of KidsCraft on FB.
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  25. All of their products are recycleable, including the crayons and markers! Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  26. I learned that part of the profits goes to various children's charities.
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  27. I Follow KidsCraft on Twitter
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  28. Fan of KidsCraft on FB.
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  29. tweeted
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  30. All of their products are recyclable
    Thanks for the chance.
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  31. A portion of the proceeds from sales goes to children's charities

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  32. I also love that they give a portion of their proceeds to children's charities! Wonderful!

    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  33. I love that they use 100% recycled cardboard materials.

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  34. I like that a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities.
    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  35. follow KidsCraft on Twitter(Missybeez80)
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  36. they offer soy crayons in a varity of shapes!
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  37. I am a kraftkid facebook fan
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  38. i follow KraftKid on twitter
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  39. I added your button
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  40. i subscribe
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  41. i am your fb fan
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  42. I learned they were used at an art insistitute! you can see pix on the facebook page
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  43. I just wanted to say I love Maddie's excitement...

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  44. This would be great at a wedding to entertain the kid's!

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  45. I love that it is sturdy cardboard, easy for the kids to color on then, and much more fun to play in without having it wobbleing all over the place.

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  46. Love the soy crayons! (they accidently eat it, and they're getting a little extra protein in for the day. : )

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  47. These at a wedding could really sell these I bet! People may want to have them at birthday parties, summer BBQ's in the backyard to keep the kid's busy, graduation parties...a lot of people may not even know these are available!

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  48. What a way for kid's to express their individual style and creativity as they create their very own "lil kiddie abode". They can really call it their very own first home! May start some thinking of future architechtural work...hmmm

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  49. I love that it let's the children explore their creativity. How fun! I am crossing my fingers for this one, my son would love this. How fun to be able to decorate it yourself.
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  50. I like that they come undecorated. I think helping my daughter decorate a house would be a lot of fun for both of us!

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  51. I like that their products are made in USA and 100% recyclable.
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  52. IMy boys would love the shuttle and I love that they are made from recycled material.

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  53. I love the fact that this stuff has been made out of 100% recycled cardboard.
    arobimom at gmail dot com

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  54. Became a fan of KidsCraft on FB
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  55. According to KidCraft's FB page they are going to be putting out a smaller version of the Creative Cottage and Shuttle Imagination product. arobimom at gmail dot com

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  56. I saw on the Kidscraft FB Page that they are coming out with smaller versions of their cottage and shuttle. How cool ! They never stop!! =D Love these products!!
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  57. I love that more than one child can play in the playhouses at a time.

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  58. I just love this company! I have been trying to win one for so long now, been crossing my fingers!! What a creative fun thing for children, let them run their imagination wild!
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  59. Free shipping on all Kidcraft orders till 4/30 in honor of Earth Day.
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  60. I think it’s great that they give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children’s charities!!!

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  61. I love that their products are 100% recyclable.

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  62. I think it's great that their products are recyclable!

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  63. I'm a fan of kidscraft on facebook

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  64. I follow kidscraft on twitter @freebiespot

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  65. I love the idea that it is totally recyclable!!

    cmw_2289 at yahoo dot com

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  66. also love the natural markers they sell!!
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  67. I like the Eco Star crayons on their site. I like how the star shape provides several points from which to color from.

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  68. I learned that it not only comes from recycled material, but it is also 100% post-play recyclable.

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  69. I follow Kids Craft USA on Twitter (mail4rosey).

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  70. Love that the playhouses are big enough for more than one child! No fighting! =D
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  71. I love that they give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities. lezanac@yahoo.com

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  72. kidcraft twitter follower @lezanac lezanac@yahoo.com

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  73. google reader subscriber lezanac@yahoo.com

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  74. FB fan Lisa Taylor lezanac@yahoo.com

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  75. I like that they are a partner of Trees for the Future.

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  76. product is made of 100% recycled cardboard materials and 100% post play recyclable

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  77. become a fan of KidsCraft on Facebook

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  78. My daughter and son would love the Shuttle Imagination.

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  79. I think it is really cool it is made from card board so very much recycleable
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  80. fan kidscaft on facebook
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  81. follow kids craft on twitter @highlight4u
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  82. subscribe to your blog
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  83. follow you on twitter @highlight4u
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  84. fan you on facebook
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  85. Kids can take their imaginations TO THE MOON!!! : )

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  86. I love the little house, and decorating it in any way their little minds want!

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  87. I would love them to make other types of these! I bet they could get creative with a lot of different types...

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  88. Siblings could really bond with this, because all ages can put their creativity into it!

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  89. glitter, poffy paint, ribbons, rhinstones...you could really put a lot into this!

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  90. Again, awesome idea for a WEDDING!!!ADVERTISING FOR IT TOO!!!

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  91. I love that the playhouses are made in the USA.

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  92. They donate a portion of the proceeds to charity.

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  93. The founders of KidsCraft knows kids! They have 8 grandchildren/kids between them.

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  94. I love that these are 100 recyclable after your kids outgrow them!
    leenburke@yahoo.com

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  95. I'm a fan of KidsCraft on Facebook (Eileen B)
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  96. I follow KidsCraft on Twitter @Leenburke
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  97. I'm your fan on facebook (Eileen B)
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  98. Their playhouses are made in the U.S.A. using 100% recycled cardboard materials, and best of all they are 100% post-play recyclable as well.

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  99. I am a facebook fan.
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  100. I am a google subscriber.
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  101. following KidsCraft on twitter @ smyummy

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  102. Facebook Fan of Kids Craft.
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  103. Love that they planted 1000 trees in recognition of Earth Day!
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  104. 100% post play recyclable

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  105. They give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities!

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  106. I follow kidscraftusa on Twitter @MommyImHungry

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  107. I tweeted here http://twitter.com/MommyImHungry/status/12891421266

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  108. It’s nice that they also sell Clementine Glue on their site.

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  109. The paints are also all natural.
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  110. KidsCraft Twitter follower as jennem1.
    http://twitter.com/jennem1
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  111. I love that their products are made in the USA and I thought it was interesting that the company was started by some dads from Atlanta.

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  112. I follow kidscraft on twitter as kmayans

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  113. I subscribe to your blog in google reader.

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  114. I learned that they give a portion of their profits to children's charities! Great company! Thanks!

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  115. Google reader subscriber! Thanks!

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  116. Love that their products are made from 100% recycled cardboard.

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  117. They have a fun photo gallery of customers designs and creations!




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  118. they gve donations to children groups ty.
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  119. I learned that their products are 100% recyclable.

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  120. I love that they give 10% of their proceeds to children's charities.
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  121. I follow kidscraft on twitter
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  122. Having 8 young children and grandchildren between the 3 of us, we knew firsthand the value of encouraging children to be creative and imaginative.

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  123. A portion of their proceeds are donated to children's charities.

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  124. our product is made of 100% recycled cardboard materials and 100% post play recyclable. We have also aligned ourselves with other eco-friendly companies for our components. And, to complete the spirit behind our "by children, for children" message, we give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities.

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  125. kc fan on facebook Kathy L Pease

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  126. I think its great that their playhouses are made in the U.S.A. using 100% recycled cardboard materials, and are 100% post-play recyclable as well.

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  127. I think it’s interesting they had a segment on The Today Show.

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  128. The company has been awarded the Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center. They are also an eco-friendly company.

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  129. I read that they give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities.

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  130. They sell natural soy crayons and the shuttle or cottage is 100% recyclable thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  131. i follow kidscraft on facebook (mrstinareynolds)

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  132. i follow kidscraft on twitter @mrstinareynolds

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  133. i am a facebook fan (mrstinareynolds)

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  134. I learned they give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children's charities. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  135. It's great that they are made from recycled material!

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  136. I learned the playhouses are made of 100% recycled cardboard materials and 100% post play recyclable

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  137. They are located in my home state of GA
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  138. kiidcraft facebook fan jenn mccullar
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  139. following kidcraft on twitter at lifesandcastle2
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  140. A portion of all proceeds are donated to children's charities.

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  141. I found out that they they also sell natural soy crayons!

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  142. I learned that the company is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  143. I became a fan of KidsCraft on Facebook.

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  144. Found out they were on the Today Show before!
    Sweet!
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