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Stock Your Gift Closet with Affordable Fun from Knock Knock (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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If you have school-age kids, then you are probably getting birthday party invitations on a regular basis. I actually love getting to go to birthday parties as it gives me an opportunity to spend some time with the parents of Darah’s friends, and also to put faces to names of children she talks about at home. But if I don’t keep my gift closet well-stocked, I also find myself blowing our budget on last minute birthday gifts, which really add up!

Do you have a gift closet with a variety of options that were affordable to purchase ready to go? One place I would recommend shopping for really cute and different gifts to have on hand is Knock Knock. This is a stationery and gift company and they are overflowing with cute and cheeky items for kids and adults.

Right now, I have two items in my gift closet that I can’t wait to give to a child at an upcoming party. We’ll be giving the Big Word Flashcards and My Food Passport to a classmate of Darah’s, and I think they are both going to be well-loved by the child. Big Word Flashcards contains 25 really big words along with illustrations and an explanation of meaning. I recall as a young child learning a few big words (supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, anyone?) and thinking they were SO COOL. This set gives them 25 words to learn and to use to amaze their friends (and some grownups, too, as I will fully admit to not knowing quite a few of the words in the set, myself!). Big Words Flashcards are just $12.00, which makes budget-friendly!

The My Food Passport is the PERFECT gift for a picky eater. It has 20 different foods for a child to fully explore, and room to write down their thoughts about the experience. We are fortunate enough to have an adventurous eater, ourselves, but I can see this activity book being an effective tool to help a child who is not as willing to try new things to give them a whirl. I think it is brilliant! My Food Passport is a very reasonable $10.00.

Knock Knock has wonderful items for kids starting at just $6.50! Definitely check them out and get loaded up with stocking stuffers and last minute gifts for kids and adults, alike!

Win it!: I’m giving away 3 items from Knock Knock that are perfect for the academic year! One winner will receive the Academic Planner, the Aha Sticky Pad and the Bookmark Pad!

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I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Teaching Kids about Reflection (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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I’ve talked before about how much children value rituals, and how much I have enjoyed creating special moments with Darah that help set the rhythm of our days. Today I am bringing you another product that helps create a time of thoughtful reflection just before bedtime. It is called Good Night Pad and it is from Knock Knock. I’d love to tell you all about it!

I love that it has a looped string on it, so that you can hang it up on the wall. This is a great way to ensure that it doesn’t get lost (very important in a busy toddler’s room!). I also find that it adds an element of reverence to the notepad. It is in a special place, where you have to make a point to go get it and to put it back.

While we are really enjoying talking about our day even at this young age, I think this notepad is especially good for school age children, perhaps those with some basic writing skills. They can work on filling out their own pad while mom or dad sit with them. It really is like a first attempt at journaling, and teaches children the importance of reflection.

I love that there’s a space to write about what you hope to dream about that night. I use to always try to plan out my dreams when I was a child, and you know what? Sometimes it worked! 🙂

I think this is a great way to add some quality time with your child into your day, and to inspire some great conversations and a time to reflect. The notepad is modestly priced at $8.00 for 40 sheets. It also comes with 60 stickers so that your child can decorate their pages!

Knock Knock has a very impressive selection of products for just about about occasion or recipient. Some of my favorites include the Pep Talk Nifty Note and the My Life in Graphs Journal (I think this would really appeal to Tim!).

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to snag the Good Night notepad from Knock Knock! Hooray! The contest will run until April 15th at 11:49pm EST when a winner will be selected via Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

Mandatory entry: Tell me one other product offered by Knock Knock that you’d love to have!

My answer: One additional product that I really like is the Vouchers for Friends. What a wonderful gift idea!
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Disclosure: This post was written for Family Review Network & Knock Knock who provided the complimentary product for review & giveaway in exchange for my honest opinions.