on the eighth day of hhm holiday cheer…

the Happy Hour Moms gave to me… one of the coolest, most eco-friendly toys ever… The Dolphin Explorer Boat from Sprig Toys. Sprig Toys are kid-powered and made of the best green products.  “Sprigwood^TM is a highly versatile, green building material with a strong future in toy and furniture manufacturing. PAINT FREE, No decorative paint is needed on the assembly line because we dye Sprigwood during the production process. Sprig Toys uses safe pigments, keeping our toys free of soluble heavy metals, phthalates or endocrine disruptors.”

My son and nephew had the honor of trying out the Dinos and Diggers truck and the Story Building Barnyard. First you must hear the short story of “Carter’s Farm.” While traveling to Des Moines to meet my new twin nephews, I stopped to pick up some matching  shirts for the darling photoshoot I wanted to capture with the two boys. When I gave it to him he replied, “Auntie Toni, this is not a very fun thing.” Luckily, I came in tow with the Story Building Barnyard. He is four and I knew I would get some real information out of him, as opposed to 1 1/2 year old Baby D. Within seconds, the box was ripped open, all of the pieces in place and characters named. “Carter’s Farm” came to life! It is truly an imagination-inspiring toy. Baby D loved showing off his new Digger to his uncle. They play a game where he hides the “Mommy Dino” and the Digger drives around with Baby in the back.

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Needless to say, we give Sprig three thumbs up for developing great products that are designs of innovation. We are honored to have them as a part of our holiday giveaway package this year. If you follow the rules below you will have a chance at one for your kids!

Just for clarification, on each of the 12 days will will add a post and you need to add at least one comment to show that you have participated in that days requirements. Pretty simple, once you have become a subscriber there is typically only one additional step required. However, you may participate in bonus entries to increase your chances. Good Luck!

Rules:

1. Sign up for the HHM Newsletter

2. Comment on this post with your favorite item in available at Sprig.

Today’s options for EXTRA entries:

*Blog about this giveaway and link to: http://happyhourmom.com/2009/12/12-days-of-hhm-holiday-cheer-giveaway-of-the-year/

*Tweet the following: 12 days of hhm holiday cheer mega giveaway. Over $450 worth of mommy goodies! http://tinyurl.com/yz5xbal

*Click {HERE} to vote for HHM on TopBabyBlogs (each daily click counts as a vote!)

*Become Sprig Toys Facebook Fan {HERE}

*Follow Sprig Toys on Twitter {HERE}

Previous HHM Holiday Cheer Giveaway Posts:

1st day of HHM Holiday Cheer

2nd day of HHM Holiday Cheer

3rd day of HHM Holiday Cheer

4th day of HHM Holiday Cheer

5th day of HHM Holiday Cheer

6th day of HHM Holiday Cheer

7th day of HHM Holiday Cheer

CONTEST EXPIRES MIDNIGHT OF DECEMBER, 20th 2009.  GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Here is a reminder of what will be included in the Giveaway:

This Little Piggy House

estimated at $50

Sprig Toy- Dolphin Explorer Boat

estimated at $30

Baldibear Artwork- pacifier, bottle and rattle print

estimated at $60

$25 gift card to The Boys Store

$50 gift card to Baby’s First Call

Duchess Skirt from Handmade Charlotte

estimated at $36

$25 gift card to Eco Store

Moca Paper 100 standard or recyled Mommy Business Cards

estimated at $55

Hypnobabies Home Study Course for Expectant Mothers

estimated at $140

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