Review & Giveaway: Kiddo Kards
November 7, 2008 by Caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Elizabeth M.
Nothing Is More Important to Children Than the Time That We Spend With Them and The Words That We Share With Them
I went to a parenting seminar a couple of months ago and one of the take home messages was the importance of “GEM moments.” A Genuine Encounter Moment is a time of focused attention between a parent and his/her child. It involves complete physical and emotional presence and is displayed through affection and eye contact. The sole focus is on the child and it could be for a period of time or just a few minutes. GEM moments have been found to be powerful for helping parents show love for their children and helping children feel loved by their parents.
My son and I have many GEM moments throughout the day since I stay home with him five days a week. It could be a simple story or a hug or a tickle. I’ve found another creative way to fit in those GEM moments. Kiddo Kards are the creation of a WAHM whose aim was to design product that would help parents spend quality time with their children, encourage a child’s self-expression and remind children of how special they are.
They come in the cutest little tins that fit right into little hands for easy toting. Each one contains thirty cards and you can choose from five different variations (Bad Day Busters, Especially For You, Snuggle Stories, Once Upon My Time, and My Little Box of Sunshine). They’re fun to read with your child or toss into a backpack or lunchbox for a boost of encouragement during the day when they’re away from you. We received Snuggle Stories and Bad Day Busters courtesy of Kiddo Kards. Snuggle Stories encourages sharing of memories and personal stories that will help you and your child form an even closer relationship. I envision these becoming keepsakes that my son will keep and cherish. Bad Day Busters is for those days that just don’t turn out the way we hoped. These cards are for the days when your child needs that extra reminder of his/her worth and importance and comfort that things are going to be okay. My son and I enjoy reading before bedtime and I’ve been reading him a card every night which he just loves.
Kiddo Kards has already received recognition for it’s benefits including improving a child’s self esteem, teaching kindness, and giving children the most important gift…you!
The holidays are rapidly approaching and Kiddo Kards would make the perfect stocking stuffer! Purchase them online for $12.95.
Win It! One reader will win their choice of a Kiddo Kards product. Simply head on over to the site and take a look around. Come back here and leave me a comment indicating your favorite Kiddo Kards product and who you’d give it to. Comments will close on November 21, 2008 at 10 pm PST. The winner will be chosen on November 22, 2008. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Profuse thanks to Kiddo Kards and the Family Review Network for this review opportunity.
I like the Little Box of Sunshine. We’ve been talking about kind words and deeds around my home. This would such a great tool to use with my kids. I must say we would also enjoy the Once Apon a Time and the Snuggle Stories. We kind of do those on our own anyway. What a nice resouce. Thanks!
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I like the box of sunshine..what a great idea
little box of sunshine to my kid
like snuggle stories or once upon my time
My favorite is the Snuggle Stories. I’d give it to my daughter!
Once upon a time for my daughter
bad day busters is my favorite
What is My Little Box of Sunshine are the ones I would chose and I would give it to my little sunshine.
I would love to win Snuggle Stories for my grandaughter. This would be perfect for her.
Love the snuggle stories.
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I love the bad day busters.
I would select the Box of Sunshine. I would give it to my little girl.
I ouwld love the Once Upon A Time set, how fun for my kids to be able to interact with the story like that
My favorite is the Bad Day Busters. I hate those bad days and these would help to make it better.
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I would choose the Once Upon a Time cards for my son.
I think my daughter would love to give cards from the Little Box of Sunshine to her special needs friend. Sometimes, other kids pick on this child and my daughter tells me that is their loss. She is truly a good friend.
Love the Bad Day Busters! Cool idea
I would love to give my kids the Snuggle Stories, they would be perfect! Thanks for a great giveaway
my kids would love the snuggle stories
I love the Especially For You set and I’d give them to my son to let him know how great he is.
The Once Upon My Time cards seem like a lot of fun and a great way to get my son’s imagination going.
I think the bad day busters would be great!
I ‘d give the Just for Kids ones to my granddaughters
my oldest daughter would just love the My Little Box of Sunshine, she loves cheering other up
I would love the Bad Day Busters for my daughter. She would love them. Thanks for the chance to win.
I think my favorite is the Once Upon My Time cards, my son LOVES making up stories, such as the tale of ethan and the giant peanut butter sandwich, lol.
Thanks for the chance to enter and win!
i’d like to check out my little box of sunshine – who doesn’t need a smile?
I would pick the snuggle stories.
I think my daughter and I would have fun with Once Upon a Time.
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Once Upon a Time, for my daughter.
I would love to have the Bad Day Busters for my daughter Kelsy!
I like the Little Box of Sunshine for my cheerful daughters.
I like “My Little Box of Sunshine”. I would give these to my God son’s Mom.
Thank you for the nice giveaway.
little box of sunshine for my neice
The Bad Day Buster kiddo cards I’d give them to a family whose Dad has been out of work since May–they would use some good cheer.
My Little Box of Sunshine is my fave
I would choose Especially for You to put in my sons lunch box each day.
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I like the Snuggle Stories and I’d give it to my sister for her little girls!
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Snuggle Stories is my favorite. I would give it to my granddaughter.
Once Upon My Time cards are great.
I would like the Bad Day Busters.
I think Bad Day Busters would work around here.
I love the Snuggle Stories
My favorite is the Bad Day Busters. We all have rough days and these would make them a little easier to get through. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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