December 8, 2010

Melissa & Doug Review and Giveaway

In our home, we have many, many Melissa & Doug toys and puzzles, and my boys were fortunate to receive even more Melissa & Doug toys that they could "test drive" for DS3!

From puzzles to puppets, plush to play food, magnetic activities, music and more, Melissa & Doug® is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of educational toys and children's products. Started in 1988 in their garage, Melissa & Doug® has something for everyone, with nearly 1000 unique and exciting products for children of all ages!

We were fortunate to receive the following Melissa & Doug Baby & Toddler Toys: First Vehicles Set (ARV $19.99), Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy (ARV $7.99), and Picnic Basket Fill & Spill (ARV $19.99).

I knew the Picnic Basket Fill & Spill would be a hit because of the soft and colorful food toys. Smiley loves pretending to "eat" both imaginary food and pretend food, so I'd often find him counting the Picnic Basket items and pretending to eat them.
The Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy is the cutest worm we've ever seen. Unfortunately for Smiley and Musician, we've kept this toy unopened so DS3 will have a "new" toy to play with, but every time Smiley sees the box, he's asking me to open it. I don't blame him!

Of the new toys we received, the boys' absolute favorite toys are from the First Vehicles Set.

Smiley immediately wanted to play with the truck, plane, and car. He's constantly lining them up in a row, driving the car and truck around the living room, and flying the plane all over too.

The vehicles are bright and colorful, and his favorite seems to be the plane--he likes spinning the propeller!

Both boys love to play with the vehicles (so much so they're constantly fighting over them!).


Melissa & Doug offers many other fun and imaginative First Play Wooden Toys and First Play Soft Toys, in addition to many, many other puzzles and toys for older kids too!

And I have a feeling my boys will be getting many other Melissa & Doug toys puzzles and toys for the holidays as they usually do!

Shop: You can purchase Melissa & Doug products at various retailers online and nationwide.

Win:One lucky winner will receive a Melissa & Doug Prize Pack consisting of the following: First Vehicles Set, Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy, and Picnic Basket Fill & Spill.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
Congratulations to adinatm!

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Thank you to Melissa & Doug for providing the products for review and giveaway free of charge. All opinions are my own. I received no monetary compensation for this post.



Gem is a Hawaii Mom Blogger who posts reviews and giveaways, and blogs about life in Hawaii as a mom of 3 boys, including one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves to travel, bake, and eat anything with chocolate.

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Chip said...

I love the Folding Horse Stable. It so nice to be able to buy from them for all age groups.
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Kim said...

LOVE- 60 Piece World of Bugs Jigsaw Puzzle

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lainie2285 said...

love the play food,

Ellen C. said...

I like the grilling set. Thanks!

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GabbyLowe said...

i like the band in a box

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adinatm said...

we love the cutting food
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Hifam said...

I love the lacing beads in a box. They are so colorful.
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Hifam said...

I follow on twitter (@hifam).
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Hifam said...

I follow Melissa and Doug on twitter (@hifam).
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Hifam said...

I subscribe with google reader.
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Hifam said...

I commented on Must-Have baby List. #1
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I commented on Must-Have baby List. #2
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I commented on Must-Have baby List. #3
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Jenna Z said...

I love really classic toys so I like the Standard Unit Blocks.

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I follow you on twitter. (corgipants)

Thao said...

I like the deluxe play kitchen and might get that

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I follow in twitter.
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Hannah said...

I've always loved wooden puzzles, and I'd love to have the Upper & Lower Case Alphabet Puzzle!
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Hannah said...

tweeted the gift guide : http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/12834545917235200
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Hannah said...

opps Im sorry I was going by routine and didn't pay attention till after that your bonus entry was to post on the must have baby products post, not the holiday wish one.Please delete my previous 3 deleted comments, thanks!


commented a second time on the must have baby products post - a diaper pail
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Hannah said...

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Erica DeSimone said...

Melissa and Doug have the most adorable toys EVER! I love the Slice and Bake cookie set-so adorable!

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Erica DeSimone said...

I follow you on Twitter (@VegHousewife)

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Erica DeSimone said...

I left a comment on the Must Have Baby Products #1

Erica DeSimone said...

I left a comment on the Must Have post (#2)

Erica DeSimone said...

I left a comment on the Must Have post (#3)

Erica DeSimone said...

I follow Melissa & Doug on Twitter (@VegHousewife)

Nikki said...

I love their puzzles, especially the Jumbo ABC Chunky Puzzle (we don't have that one) ngiraldi @ gmail . com

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littlelatina said...

I love the cutting food set and the puzzles are wonderful

Laurah said...

I like the Melissa and Doug Deluxe Floor-Standing Wooden Easel

ColleenMarie82 said...

I like the 200 Wood Block Set


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I subscribe

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Domestic Diva said...

I like the band in a box.

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I follow on gfc

tantalizingtastes said...

I like the Deluxe Stamp Set

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Steph said...

I like the Giant Tiger stuffed animal. It is gorgeous.

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Nicole C. said...

My favorite is the Multi-Activity Table.

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abby said...

My favorite is the Magnetic Alphabet in a box.
Thanks for the opportunity!

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Amanda said...

I like the Wooden Railway Set.

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earthyoga said...

The Slice and Bake set is awesome - actually all the toys are awesome!

mogrill said...

I like the Grilling set. Cute.
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Thao said...

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susanlanai said...

I like the Trunki Terrance (Blue) .

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I commented on the Must-Have Baby Products post 1.

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sweepmom said...

I like the Cook's Corner Wooden Kitchen.

bison61 said...

I like the Yorkshire Terrier stuffed animal

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cpullum said...

I like the Victorian Dollhouse
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shopannies said...

love the lemonade stand
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We're On A Mission said...

I love the slice and bake cookie set.

Jen said...

I really like the Melissa and Doug Grocery Cart.

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Jen said...

I follow Melissa and Doug on Twitter as preschoolreview.

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Alicia C. said...

I really want to get my toddler, who's hobby seems to be taking things apart, the Wooden Project Workbench.

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I left a comment on Must-Have Baby Products (somewhere after the 54th comment)
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Kelly Tillotson said...

i want to get the lacing activities for my sons this christmas--the farm and pet sets are very cute!
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Megan said...

I love the Farm Chunky PUzzle
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Chrissyb said...

i like the Three Little Pigs Play Set! so cute!
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mframe said...

I love the Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set
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Marni's Organized Mess said...

I'd love to win! I really like their slice and bake cookie set!




What would you do with a $75 gift card?  I have a  giveaway on my blog right now for just that!  

Come on over and enter to win!  It ends tonight so…. hurry!

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I have subscribed via email!

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I left you my favorite baby item comment.

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I just tweeted it!

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Jennifer H said...

My son is a big fan of their chunky puzzles-Jenprincess88 at yahoo dot com

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Jenette said...

Also love their play food--the pizza!

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sweetsue said...

I love the Melissa and Doug Victorian Doll House.
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Jessica said...

I like the Pizza Party Set...
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Kristen said...

I love the birtday cupcake set!

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Kimberly said...

I like the Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy too.
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I tweeted the gift guide. Thank you! http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/15817431872180224
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Stuff Parents Need said...

we own what we call "the clacker," which is the push toy with the little alligators on it. Darah has logged MANY miles on that thing!

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auntrene said...

My Wee Daycare kiddos would love to play with the Friendly Fish Grasping Toy
What fun!
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Michelle said...

I love their wooden food sets - all of them! :)

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Linda said...

My niece would have fun with the Shopping Cart!
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Gina said...

Love the pizza!

Stacey L said...

I like the slice and bake cookie set

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I follow by twitter
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McKim said...

I like the Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy.

rebecca said...

I love the first bead maze! I just ordered it for my baby girl!

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jodi said...

i love the cutting foods
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Caro said...

I love the Melissa and Doug Pizza Party!

Amanda said...

I like the Trunki and wooden play food
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Heidi said...

i love the alligator stuffed animal!
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I love their food cutting kit. Thanks! aleksa91 hotmail com

Sherry Poppins said...

Who would've thought we could ever match Fisher Price for toy Greatness? But M&D meets or comes darn close. I love all of it, especially the puzzles, talking puzzles, linking beads and that Picnic basket fill 'n' spill is darned cute.

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I like the shopping cart!

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Lucky number 201 :) I love the Fshbowl Fill and Spill! I think Jr. would have a blast with lots of their toys though. Thanks!

Kristy said...

I like the Slice and Bake cookie set, my daughter would really enjoy it!

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