Things I Love Thursday- Smooshies (and a GIVEAWAY!)

  One of the things I find most frustrating at birthday and Christmas time is the lack of good toys for kids. Everything is full of bright lights, talking animals and all sorts of other bells and whistles, but my kids play with it for 5 minutes and are bored. It does nothing to stimulate their imagination or creativity. My kids will play with a box that they decorate with markers to look like a car for house on end. Anyone else think we are cheating our kids with the “toys” we give them to play with?

When the One2One Network asked me if I would review a new toy that stimulates kid’s creativity, I raised my hand high and yelled, “Pick me, pick me!!” The idea behind the toy is simple. Your child picks a body and then several body parts and they can create whatever they want. And all the parts are velcro so they can create or re-create as much as they want.The various parts are inexpensive so you can get a bunch and allow your children to create a multitude of creatures.

Smooshiesretail for $9.99 and extra parts are just $1.99. They are now available at JoAnn’s Fabrics and Micheal’s stores. In my paper, there are coupons almost every week for these 2 stores so you should be able to score and even better deal on this toy. What a great idea for a gift for your toddler or preschooler. And I have one to give away to you. If you are interested in winning, just leave me a comment below. So easy.

For an extra entry, participate in my Things I Love Thursday carnival by writing a post about what you love and link up with Mr. Linky below. Please read the guidelines and what that entails over here. As I said a few weeks ago, there have been a few posts lately that don’t really fit at all with the spirit of the carnival and if I find that to be the case, I reserve the right to delete it and you will simply be given one entry into the giveaway instead of two. Please don’t make me do that You MUST leave a second comment if you link into the TILT carnival as I will be picking the winner solely from the comments using Random.org. Make sense? Hope so and good luck!

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Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wishes she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

55 Comments »

1. Myra says:

   Smooshies sound awesome!
   Myra´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday–Round Pizza Stone

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   July 16th, 2009 at 12:01 am

2. Myra says:

   Linked up with my TILT post!
   Myra´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday–Round Pizza Stone

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   July 16th, 2009 at 12:01 am

3. Smockity Frocks says:

   I posted “Things I Love” for the first time. Thank you!
   Smockity Frocks´s last blog ..Blog Frog

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   July 16th, 2009 at 12:09 am

4. Smockity Frocks says:

   Here is my 2nd comment. Or wait… was that up there my 2nd and this should have been my first? Anyway, I would love the Smooshie!
   Smockity Frocks´s last blog ..Blog Frog

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   July 16th, 2009 at 12:10 am

5. Nici says:

   This was my first Things I Love Thursday! Love your site!
   Nici´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday

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   July 16th, 2009 at 1:22 am

6. Denise
   Twitter: Fullnest
   says:

   That sounds like a really cool toy!!!
   Denise´s last blog ..My Cloth Diaper Stash…Part 3 Prefolds

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   July 16th, 2009 at 2:19 am

7. Denise
   Twitter: Fullnest
   says:

   I linked up for Things I LOVE Thursday!!
   Denise´s last blog ..My Cloth Diaper Stash…Part 3 Prefolds

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   July 16th, 2009 at 2:20 am

8. nicolerenae says:

   Sounds like something my kids would like! Thanks!

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   July 16th, 2009 at 6:39 am

9. Holly says:

   This sounds like something my daughter would love.
   Holly´s last blog ..Lily Love

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   July 16th, 2009 at 8:04 am

10. Buffie says:

    I participated with a link above.
    Buffie´s last blog ..Lily Love

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    July 16th, 2009 at 8:07 am

11. Kristy says:

    That sounds like a great toy for my girls, aged 1 and 3.
    Kristy´s last blog ..Morning

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    July 16th, 2009 at 8:09 am

12. Candace says:

    Those are cute! Never seen or heard of them before. My girls would love them.
    Candace´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: e-Mealz

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    July 16th, 2009 at 8:37 am

13. Candace says:

    Okay- TILT post is up.
    Candace´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: e-Mealz

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    July 16th, 2009 at 8:38 am

14. Vanderbilt Wife says:

    I bought something similar at a consignment sale for my baby–when she gets older! Would love to have it for “eventually.” I spent my childhood playing make-believe in the woods and choreographing whole ballets for me and my sister. I hope my daughter will do the same!
    Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: The Bible

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:09 am

15. Kristen says:

    What a great idea! My husband and I are always on the lookout for educational/stimulating toys. Thanks!

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:15 am

16. Kristi_runwatch says:

    I’m with you on the toy thing… how hard can it be to make a non-battery-operated toy? Smooshies sound fun!
    Kristi_runwatch´s last blog ..Coffee: the acceptable way to drink creamer

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:16 am

17. Kristi_runwatch says:

    I linked up!
    Kristi_runwatch´s last blog ..Coffee: the acceptable way to drink creamer

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am

18. Heather H says:

    These are so cute! How fun.
    Heather H´s last blog ..Food and Mood

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:22 am

19. Laura H. says:

    I was just having this conversation with my friend!! So tired of receiving toys that my kids only play with for 5mins. We need educational, stimulating toys around here.
    Laura H.´s last blog ..havin’ fun with the timer option

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:41 am

20. katherine says:

    i’ve seen these before and they look really neat. thanks for the chance to win!
    katherine´s last blog ..how i met your father: our love story, part xv

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am

21. Jen-After the Alter says:

    That sounds great! and like you said the fect that there are coupons all the time for the store doesn’t hurt!
    Jen-After the Alter´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:55 am

22. Paige says:

    Very cute idea! I will have to make a trip to Jo-Ann’s
    Paige
    Paige´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursdays – Puppy Dogs!

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    July 16th, 2009 at 9:59 am

23. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

    I am linked up!
    Rhen @yestheyareallmine´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:28 am

24. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

    The smooshies look great! Some of the body parts are just funny.
    Rhen @yestheyareallmine´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:30 am

25. Amy @ Finer Things says:

    Smooshies sound like so much fun! I’m in!
    Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Garden Tip: Sugar Water

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:36 am

26. Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt says:

    (I clicked on the link and it just took me to Joann’s site…?)

    Do you remember the Smooshies WE had when we were kids? Did you ever have any of those?? I can’t remember exactly but I think they were called the same thing.

    Thanks for this, I’m sure my kids would love it!
    Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt´s last blog ..Because vacation is supposed to be fun.

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:37 am

27. mandi says:

    Those sound like fun! Thanks for letting me play along:)
    mandi´s last blog ..Skinny cow love

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am

28. mandi says:

    I linked up for TILT!

    Also, do you have code for your TILT logo? I was wanting to put it on my sidebar … if you didn’t mind of course:)
    mandi´s last blog ..Skinny cow love

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    July 16th, 2009 at 10:58 am

29. Jennie says:

    New commentor here … hope to visit again soon
    Jennie´s last blog ..Everyone Needs a Great-Aunt Martha

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    July 16th, 2009 at 11:27 am

30. Amy @ Amy Loves It! says:

    What a fab find! I would love it!
    Amy @ Amy Loves It!´s last blog ..Yummy Mochas with Alyssa

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    July 16th, 2009 at 11:29 am

31. anne
    Twitter: sweetanne
    says:

    Those are adorable! Hmmm, if I don’t win, I’m totally going to try to make one. But it’s ok if I win. I wouldn’t mind.
    anne´s last blog ..Strawberry Summer

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    July 16th, 2009 at 11:40 am

32. anne
    Twitter: sweetanne
    says:

    Linky McLinkersons.
    anne´s last blog ..I Love Vinegar

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    July 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

33. Tracey says:

    Would love to have one of these for my girls!

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    July 16th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

34. Jeannette says:

    That would be fun for my 2 yr old!

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    July 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm

35. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    The toy sounds awesome!!! I hope I get picked

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    July 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm

36. Eos Mom says:

    Those are really cool–I’d love to win! Thanks!
    Eos Mom´s last blog ..Tackle It Tuesday–messy counter

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    July 16th, 2009 at 1:51 pm

37. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    Linked up!!

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    July 16th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

38. Jeni says:

    I would love to win – I’m betting my Girlie would love a Smooshie!
    Jeni´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday – Magnetic Letters

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    July 16th, 2009 at 3:05 pm

39. Jeni says:

    I linked up a TILT of my own!
    Jeni´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday – Magnetic Letters

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    July 16th, 2009 at 3:06 pm

40. Brandi says:

    I would love to try these. My little girl would love them. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    July 16th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

41. Staci @teaching money to kids says:

    Is it lame that if I won I would totally give that as a birthday gift instead of keeping it. Okay, so I am the world cheapest mom
    Staci @teaching money to kids´s last blog ..Book of the Week – Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

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    July 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

42. Staci @teaching money to kids says:

    Those are cute. Its nice that the accessories aren’t crazy expensive, and not really breakable either.
    Staci @teaching money to kids´s last blog ..Book of the Week – Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

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    July 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

43. MommyAmy says:

    Those look like so much fun! Hope I win!
    MommyAmy´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Rhode’s Frozen Bread Dough

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    July 16th, 2009 at 4:39 pm

44. MommyAmy says:

    I participated in TILT.
    MommyAmy´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Rhode’s Frozen Bread Dough

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    July 16th, 2009 at 4:39 pm

45. Vanderbilt Wife says:

    Oooh! I forgot to add the comment for “I linked up” earlier!

    Jessie
    Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: The Bible

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    July 16th, 2009 at 4:53 pm

46. Rebecca says:

    Love the creativity aspect of a Smooshie! Looks great.

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    July 16th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

47. Tara @ Feels like home
    Twitter: FeelsLikeHome
    says:

    I’m sad to say that Smooshies aren’t available in any stores where we live. There’s a list of stores on their site. My daughter really loves hers; I’d like to get her more parts.
    Tara @ Feels like home´s last blog ..Swinging: The Rest of the Story

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    July 17th, 2009 at 8:13 am

48. Tara @ Feels like home
    Twitter: FeelsLikeHome
    says:

    I linked up for TILT.
    Tara @ Feels like home´s last blog ..Swinging: The Rest of the Story

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    July 17th, 2009 at 8:14 am

49. kelsey says:

    i want to win!!!
    kelsey´s last blog ..Holy Crap!

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    July 18th, 2009 at 2:04 am

50. Paige says:

    Cute! I’d love to enter.
    Paige´s last blog ..I’ve got some new shoes on

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    July 18th, 2009 at 11:10 am

51. Maura G says:

    Always looking for great toys – would love to win this!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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    July 19th, 2009 at 12:16 am

52. Sylvia says:

    Hope it’s not to late to comment–my kids would love this. So creative! Thanks!
    sylviarj at yahoo dot com

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    July 20th, 2009 at 10:05 am

53. Alba Guevara says:

    I would like to win this for my boys.
    super_alba_star@yahoo.com
    Alba Guevara´s last blog ..This weeks giveaways…July 20-24

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    July 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am

54. April says:

    I just love these smooshies!

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    July 22nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm

55. SUMMER says:

    I would love to be entered to win please!! Looks fantastic.

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    August 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

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