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Gifts & Giveaways for Infants Through Teens

By Lani M. December 13, 2010
  • Win a One Bunny Band DVD and plush toy from the Emmy Award-winning company Juno Baby!  The Juno Baby and Juno Jr. line are definitely favorites in our household.  Many of you have read my reviews of this adorable line and how it is fantastic for teaching little ones all about music.  Click here to enter!  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a free weekday party with The Great Zucchini, Washington's funniest and most magical preschool & kindergarten performer.  This giveaway can be used for a birthday party, or a performance at your child's school.  (Be sure to let other parents at your child's school know so they can enter the giveaway too and increase your chances!)  There is no limit to the number of kids that can attend, but the winner will need to contact The Great Zucchini asap to book their date as his schedule fills up months in advance.  If you'd like to win a party with The Great Zucchini for your child, you can enter HERE!  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a free weekday party with Eric Energy!  Providing interactive science shows and workshops for schools, camps and birthday parties, Team Eric Energy knows how to make learning fun.  The winner of this giveaway will get a one hour party for up to 15 kids.  (Travel fee not included).  You will need to hold your party before April 2011.  To enter, click HERE!  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a Mom's Morning Out at Funfit's new locations in either Olney or Mt. Airy, Plus $100 towards a Themed Birthday Party at Funfit or your place! This prize has a retail value of $136.  To enter, click here. ENDS 12/19
  • Win a $50 gift certificate to Romp'n Roll in Germantown.  Romp'n Roll offers a variety of classes as well as open gyms and is a great way to let kids work some energy off during the cold winter months.  To enter, e-mail LaniM@macaronikid.com with subject RNR.  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a Bigfoot toy from one of the Macaroni Kid sponsors, Fisher Price!  This is one of hottest toys this holiday season and here is your chance to win one for free!  (Please note this is a giveaway on Facebook being run by Fisher Price, so you do not have to be a Macaroni Kid subscriber).  To enter, click here.
  • Win a Discovery Toys Wiz Kidz!  This family game for all ages reinforces vocabulary, phonics, and word categorizations in record speed. Players pick a card from the alphabet letter stack and a card from the answer stack. Then it's time to think fast to generate as many logical associations as possible. Click here to enter to win!  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a two week pass for unlimited drop in classes for children and teens at Studio 310!  Must be used for two consecutive weeks and redeemed by 12/31/2011.  To enter, click here.  ENDS 12/19
  • Win a punch card good for 10 visits to Open Play at Musikids in Bethesda!  To enter, e-mail me at LaniM@macaronikid.com with the subject MUSIKIDS.  ENDS 12/19. 
  • Win a copy of Mr. Holiday Presents The Roof Top Hop, a fabulous new book that lets kids in on one of Santa's secrets.  This beautifully illustrated and delightful children's book is sure to become a classic in your house.  What makes it even cooler...the book comes with a 4-song CD recorded by singer/songwritter Michael Sheahan as well as an instructional dance DVD.  And, as an added bonus, you can print out adorable holiday coloring sheets from the DVD, which I think is such a fabulous idea!!  I cannot wait to see what Mr. Holidays presents next. :)  To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite holiday tradition.  ENDS 12/19
  • One of my favorite items for kids is LEGOS!  I really love their new line of board games.  We got to test out Pirate Code which is a lot of fun.  I will be buying Creationary for a few kids I know since I think it is a great way to promote creativity and family time.
  • American Dolls, while expensive, can be an amazing gift for a very special little girl.  I can tell you I still proudly display my Samantha, Kirsten & Felicity dolls.
  • Grasshopper Preschool Kits- These are my favorite gifts to give friends now.  After testing out kit 3, I was hooked and have since purchased the other 3 kits (though kit 1 & 2 come bundled together).
  • I See Me personalized books!  - A big hit with my little guy who has decided we must read about him being a pirate several times before bed every night.
  • Kid K'NEX - available in adorable Sesame Street Sets, and awesome big-eyed creation kits (my 3 year old LOVES the Flying Friends and Construction Crew!)  They are easy to assemble and adorable.
  • My son loves his MobiGo, so I have to throw that on here too!

I have opened up the comments section so you all can share your favorite gift ideas for kids.