Friday, August 6, 2010

Product Review – Melissa & Doug Magnetic Calendar & *$50 GIVEAWAY*

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from dinnerware to camera accessories to educational resources and toys!
I have had the opportunity to review several products for them, so this is the first of the items that I received.
They have also graciously offered to host a giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to ANYTHING they carry! It seems like there’s a little bit of everything there, so I’m sure you can find something you would love.
I got this Melissa & Doug Magnetic Calendar to use with Kahlen, she loves it! It’s been really helpful to give her a basic understanding of calendars, such as what day is today, what month is it, how long it is until something happens, and so much more! I like all the tiles that came with it and I think that if I really wanted to change some of them it would be easy with a bit of Mod Podge and clip art.
Here’s Kahlen setting it up right after we got it:
2010-05-07 Melissa & Doug Calendar (1)
I hung it on the wall near our new school area, so we look at it and talk about it when we do school. Unfortunately, it’s in the basement, so July we didn’t do much with it.
2010-06-04 Zoo Animals Week 1 Day 1 (3)Our favorite part is the weather tiles. There’s sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, and snowy. We both enjoy this part because then there’s something to do everyday.
I think when we start school again in September, this will be extremely useful and I’m very grateful to CSN for providing the opportunity to review such a great product
Products reviewed were provided to me free of charge. No compensation was given in exchange for this review. My opinion is my own and is an honest view of my experience with the product. 
Win it!
You can win this or a plethora of other products of your choice from CSN Stores. Giveaway is for a $50 Gift Certificate and will be emailed to you after the giveaway is closed.
(and yes my friends and family can enter . . . I will use www.random.org to pick the winner . . . and you aren't friends with Mr. Random.  No one is.)
Mandatory: Follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect and leave me a comment about anything :) Maybe something that you would get with your gift certificate from CSN Stores or another useful school tool that you’ll be using this year.
Optional Entries (meaning write a new and separate comment for each):

  • Follow me on Twitter

  • Tweet about this giveaway. Mention @selabear in the tweet. Leave the link where you tweeted.

  • Add my button to your blog, and provide a URL. (if you already have it, that counts too!)- 2 entries

  • Blog about this Giveaway on your blog and provide post URL- 2 entries
This giveaway will close on Friday, August 20th, at midnight MST and I'll announce the winner no later than Saturday evening. Open to US & Canada residents. Good luck!!
~S

47 comments:

Henry said...

I have my heart set on the yellow sunshine deluxe party kit for my daughter's birthday party next month! We just moved away from our family and friends so as a consolation, I promised her a big birthday bash!
quitecontrary1977@hotmail.com

mom2girls said...

I did not see country rules on this, so I will try my luck, if Canadians are out, please leave me out :( I would get school supplies even though we homeschool we use masses of markers, scissors, notebooks ect. My kids love the ritual of getting the stuff in September and I would love to get it from CNS this year :)
tracyschultz@yahoo.com

Michelle said...

I love that calender. I would love to get one of them with the gift certificate. I also would love the step2 sand table.

kme0310@yahoo.com

Michelle said...

I follow on twitter

@kme0310

star84vu said...

I follow you with GFC and I have been saving for the Rachel Ray cookware set. I would use the gift card towards it.

star84vu said...

http://twitter.com/star84vu/status/20526111653

star84vu said...

I follow you on twitter @star84vu

chelsei said...

Im a new follower on GFC. I would put the gift card towards christmas presents for my 2year old daughter. I would love to get her a Dollhouse this year and some Plan Toy Kitchen Sets.
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

star84vu said...

I blogged about this giveaway
http://star84vu.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaways-this-week-82.html
#1

mandala said...

We need new dinner ware and I would use the certificate to get this:
Pfaltzgraff Everyday Garden Path 16 Piece Dinnerware Set - 5045952
SKU #: PFZ1947

Thanks!

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

mandala said...

Following you on Twitter (@mandalarctic)

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on GFC and would love to win so I can buy some new sheets for my bed!

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter!

Anonymous said...

I added your button to my blog! http://tctsgiveawayroundup.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I added your button to my blog! #2 http://tctsgiveawayroundup.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I blogged about this giveaway! #1
http://tctsgiveawayroundup.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I blogged about this giveaway! #2
http://tctsgiveawayroundup.blogspot.com/

apple blossom said...

I'm a gfc follower

I'd love the slouchy boots they offer.

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

Already Happy said...

I am a GFC follower!

I really like the Melissa and Doug puppets. Very fun!

Already Happy said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/givekaciestuff/status/20569082923

J Rodney said...

I love CSN stores !!! I'm a google friend follower, and I want to let you know that I am adding this giveaway to the CSN Stores Giveaway Linky @ Frugality Is Free.


Enter your giveaways at:
The Saturday CSN Stores Giveaway Linky and
The Fantastic Friday Giveaway Linky

Bao said...

I follow your blog publicly and I would just love to get my new baby some BabyKicks cloth diaper with this money. Thank you!!

giabao.ng @ gmail dot com

Cheryl @ Simply Shoeboxes said...

Hi, I found your giveaway at Frugality Is Free CSN store linky. I am following you. If I win I'd use it for Christmas gifts.
simply blogs at live dot com

Beth said...

GFC Follower....I would love to get my husband the St. Louis Blues Hockey Helmet that he has been eyeing for years!
baileypoo[at]gmail.com

Beth said...

Following you on twitter as @monkeyswashtub

lmurley2000 said...

follow on GFC

i would love to have the hamilton beach mixer

lmurley@2000@yahoo.

lmurley2000 said...

follow on twitter-lmurley2000

lmurley2000@yahoo.com

lmurley2000 said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/20632871474

lmurley2000@yahoo.com

Rebecca said...

I follow your blog via google friend connect! I would love to win thisso I could buy a new ceiling fan for my bedroom!

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com

Rebecca said...

I Tweeted!

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com

http://twitter.com/Sparkleglow/status/20640249048

Unknown said...

Follow via GFC.
I LOVE!!! CSN Stores a GREAT!!! place to shop on line. I would LOVE!!! to get the KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard Base 8" & 10" Skillet Twin Pack in Black. How doesn't need something for their kitchen and CSN Stores has lots of AWESOME!!! things for the kitchen.
heartnsoulcooking[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

Follow selabear on twitter, as Gerisandoval
heartnsoulcooking[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/Gerisandoval/status/20659350206
heartnsoulcooking[at]gmail[dot]com

thight said...

i follow on GFC and i would love the little tikes cozy coupe for my daughter!
telithahight at yahoo dot com

thight said...

i follow on twitter (thight1)
telithahight at yahoo dot com

The Fam said...

I wish I was friends with Mr. Random!

shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

The Fam said...

I follow you on Twitter (@channynn).

shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

The Fam said...
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The Fam said...

Oops, that previous tweet was incorrect (this one has your tag http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/20671982493)

shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

scottsgal said...

GFC follower - I'd love to get a roaster oven
msboatgal at aol.com

Carol W. said...

GFC follower. I'd like to use the gift code toward a Bosu Balance Trainer.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Sara said...

Following and I would be buying the Deni Freshlock Turbo III Vacuum Food Sealer along with extra bags.

Debbie said...

I'm a GFC follower. I'd get this Rachael Ray casserole: http://www.csnstores.com/Rachael-Ray-55230-RRY1179.html

fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

Henria O. said...

I'm a GFC follower! I'd put it towards a new bookcase for my daughters!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

Henria O. said...

I'm a Twitter follower (@sazzyfrazzy)!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

Nelsby said...

I am publicly following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby). Tough decision! I would choose either the Dr. Scholl's Scream sandals in Black or the Dr. Scholl's Original in Taupe Snake.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/21630628700
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com