Holiday & Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Thursday, December 03, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom

Today, I want to tell you guys about some wonderful gift ideas for the little ones--the babies, toddlers and preschoolers--in your life! All of the toys featured here satisfy what I feel are some of the most important gifts we can give our children--learning, creativity, culture, a foreign language, and an appreciation for books and reading. I hope that you enjoy these as much as I do!

First up is the Chat and Count Cell Phone from Leapfrog.



This little phone packs in a whole lot of learning and fun into one small package! Sing along to songs about counting and phone routines, explore more than 15 phone activities and call on Scout for learning fun as you trade calls and voicemails with your puppy pal. Skills learned--numbers, pretend play, and social skills. Retail value: $14.99 at toy retailers across the country.

Next is the Mega Bloks Play 'n Go Table, which is really a must-have for every baby and toddler.



Not only is it fun for kids, but it's a sanity saver for parents. What's great about it is that the table legs fold so the entire thing stores pretty flat. Plus, all of the blocks fit neatly inside. The Play 'n Go Table is basically a 3-n-1 toy--the table acts as a building platform, storage container, and is perfect for on the go play! How many toys can you say that about?! I first saw the Play 'n Go Table at the Time to Play Holiday Showcase a couple of months ago and I fell in love with it back then. Recently, MEGA Brands sent one for me to test out and review and I love it even more! Kids can build an entire town, learn about colors, shapes, and sizes. The table comes with 4 fun scenes, stickers, a figurine, a car and 20 big, soft and colorful blocks. Retail value: $44.99 at Toys R Us and other major toy retailers across the country.

One of the best gifts you can give a child is the gift of a foreign language. The earlier that you start the better! I was recently introduced to Little Pim Foreign Language DVDs and I highly recommend them!



Not only are the characters CUTE, but the dvd WORKS. The Little Pim series uses the Entertainment Immersion Method™, which engages a child’s natural love of play, watching real kids and learning through repetition. Lucas has been watching Eating and Drinking: Spanish Language for Toddlers, Babies & Preschoolers for about a week and he is already saying Spanish words! This DVD introduces more than 60 Spanish words and phrases for mealtimes. I am very excited about the Little Pim foreign language series and look forward to trying out more of their products. Languages available: Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English (ESL), German, Arabic and Russian!

Last, but certainly not least is another Leapfrog toy--the Tag Jr. Book Pal, which fulfills yet another one of the greatest gifts you can give a child--the love of books and reading.



The Tag Jr. is a lot like the original Tag Reading System except it is built for little hands--so instead of a pen or wand, the Tag Jr. uses a chunkier touch device that is easier for younger kids to handle. When they touch it to the book, a small, sophisticated infrared camera “reads” the words and pictures printed on the special dot-patterned pages. Up to five books can be downloaded to the system at one time and there are a lot of books available--Cars, Dora, Dr. Seuss--just to name a few!



The books are heavy duty board books built to withstand the rough and tumble of babies and toddlers and each board book introduces a different preschool skills {alphabet, counting or social play}. With 24 playful activities and more than 130 audio responses, kids will have a ball with their new Tag Jr. Book Pal!



This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winner Simply Being Mommy!







The following products in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturers or pr companies representing the manufacturer: Play n Go Table and Little Pim Spanish DVD. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.
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  1. Anonymous said...

    Wonderful giveaway ....I would love to have "ClickStart™ My First Computer " for my 2 year old daughter

  2. susan said...

    I'd love My Pal Scout too ~ he is so cute!

  3. susan said...

    I subscribe.

  4. susan said...

    I follow you both and tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/6295970013

  5. susan said...

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  6. Tj and Amy said...

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  12. Carrie said...

    i'd love the didj handheld

  13. Carrie said...

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  14. Carrie said...

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  16. Amato family said...

    I like the counting candles birthday cake.
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  17. Amato family said...

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  19. Samantha said...

    we <3 LeapFrog! i have both of those items on my daughter's Christmas list!!! and on my son's list is the Text & Learn and the Scribble & Write. thanks!

  20. Samantha said...

    i follow your blog.

  21. Samantha said...

    i also follow you on twitter!

  22. Danielle said...

    I really like my puppy pal scout.

  23. Danielle said...

    I follow your blog.

  24. Danielle said...

    I'm a facebook fan of leapfrog and wrote that Jolly Mom sent me!
    Danielle Meek

  25. ReggieMann said...

    I would like to own the Click Start My First Computer Pink

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  26. ReggieMann said...

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  27. ReggieMann said...

    Fan of LeapFrog Fan on Facebook & I wrote on their discussion page letting them know that Jolly Mom sent me
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  28. ReggieMann said...

    I entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG

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  29. Amy Mac said...

    I think the Text and Learn would be great too!
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  30. Amy Mac said...

    Follow on blogger
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  31. Amy Mac said...

    Follow you both on TWitter and Tweeted
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  32. Mama B said...

    I love leapfrog, they are such a great company!

    I would get a Leapster for my 4 year old

  33. Mama B said...

    I'm a follower

  34. anamlgrl said...

    I really like the new.. my pal scout!!

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  35. anamlgrl said...

    I'm a subscriber!

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  36. Mama B said...

    I'm a Fan on Facebook and posted.

  37. anamlgrl said...

    I'm a leapfrog fan on Facebook!

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  38. Mama B said...

    I have the Here comes Santa button

  39. alissa4illustration said...

    I'd love for my son's to have Scout.

  40. alissa4illustration said...

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  41. alissa4illustration said...

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  43. Heather McDougle said...

    I also like my pal Scout

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  44. Heather McDougle said...

    I'm a follower

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  45. alissa4illustration said...

    "I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG".

  46. alissa4illustration said...

    "I entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG".

  47. alissa4illustration said...

    Fan on their FB page and I let them know you sent me. Alissa Spiehs-Apel

  48. alissa4illustration said...

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  49. alissa4illustration said...

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  51. alissa4illustration said...

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  54. alissa4illustration said...

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  55. alissa4illustration said...

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  56. Kristin said...

    I like the Fridge Phonics alphabet set.

  57. alissa4illustration said...

    3) Christmas Tradition.

  58. Kristin said...

    I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG

  59. Kristin said...

    I entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG

  60. Kristie said...

    The kids would love the Zippity!

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  61. Kristie said...

    I'm a follower through blogger.

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  62. Kristie said...

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  63. Kristie said...

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  64. Kristie said...

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  67. Kristie said...

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  70. collyn23 said...

    i like tad and lily

  71. collyn23 said...

    i like tad and lily

  72. collyn23 said...

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  74. Anonymous said...

    i like leapster
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  75. Emily Armstrong said...

    My daughter would love to have a pink leapster.
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  76. Emily Armstrong said...

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  77. Emily Armstrong said...

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  78. Emily Armstrong said...

    I entered the avon giveaway at ggg.
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  79. Emily Armstrong said...

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  80. shad and steph said...

    I would love to get the zippity for my three year old son.

  81. Patricia Carlson said...

    My niece would love the Dora The Explorer Leapster2 Gift Pack.
    Thanks for the chance,
    Patricia
    www.talesofan-almost-mommy.blogspot.com
    patriciacarlsonfreelance@gmail.com

  82. Patricia Carlson said...

    I'm a follower!
    Thanks,
    Patricia
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    patriciacarlsonfreelance@gmail.com

  83. Jessica said...

    the princess and fairies storybook!

  84. Jessica said...

    I entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG".

  85. MamaOtwins+1 said...

    I would like to win Scout!or the Zippity!

  86. MamaOtwins+1 said...

    Email Subscriber

  87. MamaOtwins+1 said...

    I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG

  88. MamaOtwins+1 said...

    I have the Here Comes Santa Button!

  89. Noelle said...

    My daughter needs a new bike (she's hitting her knees on the handlebars when she rides)

  90. casey aubut said...

    I would love to get the Zippity system!
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  91. casey aubut said...

    subscribe via email
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  92. casey aubut said...

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  93. casey aubut said...

    Added your button!
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  94. artsy_momma said...

    My son would LOVE the Learn and Groove Preschool Medley Microphone!

  95. Jessica said...

    I like My Pal Scout

  96. Jessica said...

    I follow Jolly Mom

  97. Amy L said...

    I like the scribble & write

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  98. The Jacobsen Family! said...

    The Leapster2 is on Brooke's birthday/Christmas list this year!
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  99. The Jacobsen Family! said...

    Follower and subscriber

  100. The Jacobsen Family! said...

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  102. The Jacobsen Family! said...

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    Blogged early entry 1

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  108. The Jacobsen Family! said...

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  109. The Jacobsen Family! said...

    Christmas Tradition entry 1

  110. The Jacobsen Family! said...

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  112. Bethany W. said...

    I like the My Pal Violet.

    ryanbeth_weeks@hotmail.com

  113. Ellen C. said...

    My son would like My Pal Scout. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

  114. shannon717717 said...

    i would love the ClickStart™ My First Computer for my daughter!
    thanks,shannon
    shannpf1977@yahoo.com

  115. Bethany W. said...

    Leapfrog Fan on Facebook - Bethany Weeks !

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  116. Bethany W. said...

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  117. Bethany W. said...

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  118. Lisa said...

    My daughter would love the my pal scout.

  119. AStarrA said...

    Also love My Pal Scout, he is so cute and huggable

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  120. AStarrA said...

    Subscribe to Jolly Mom by reader

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  121. AStarrA said...

    Subscribe to Jolly Mom by email

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  122. AStarrA said...

    Follow on blogger.

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  123. AStarrA said...

    Leapfrog Fan on Facebook Amanda Starr

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  124. AStarrA said...

    I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG
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  125. bekki1820cb said...

    I like the Leapster 2 Special Edition Cars Gift Pack as well. Thanks for the chance! bekki1820cb@gmail.com

  126. Joyful Girl Naturals said...

    I think my 7 yo could use this Crammer Study and Sound System

  127. bekki1820cb said...

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  128. bekki1820cb said...

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  129. AStarrA said...

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  130. bekki1820cb said...

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  131. Joyful Girl Naturals said...

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  132. Joyful Girl Naturals said...

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  133. Joyful Girl Naturals said...

    fan of leapfrog on facebook left a comment on their discussion page as Shelly Henley

  134. Joyful Girl Naturals said...

    have the here comes santa button http://www.joyfulgirlnaturals.blogspot.com

  135. Eileen said...

    Id like the Leapster L-Max learning system. wow...they have some great sales online now!!!


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  136. Eileen said...

    I subscribe by email!
    thanks so much!


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  137. Eileen said...

    I follow Leapfrog on Facebook. Eileen Richter


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  138. Sylvia said...

    I like the My Pal Scout
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  139. Sylvia said...

    I subscribe by email
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  140. fancygrlnancy said...

    Well the two items that are offered in this giveaway are exactly what I want to get little man for Christmas!! But I also like the Zippity

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  141. fancygrlnancy said...

    Well the two items that are offered in this giveaway are exactly what I want to get little man for Christmas!! But I also like the Zippity

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  142. fancygrlnancy said...

    follow your blog
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  143. fancygrlnancy said...

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  144. fancygrlnancy said...

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  145. fancygrlnancy said...

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  146. fancygrlnancy said...

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  147. fancygrlnancy said...

    Facebook fan of leap frog and wrote on their discussion page
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  148. tasha411mom said...

    Oh gosh, I just love all of the leapfrog items. Zippity, Clickstart,and Leapster would be my favs for my younger son and I love the DIDJ for my older one.
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  149. tasha411mom said...

    I subscribe.
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  150. fancygrlnancy said...

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  151. fancygrlnancy said...

    entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG".


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  152. Eileen said...

    I entered GGG's Eyecan Art Kit giveaway!

    thanks

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  153. Eileen said...

    I entered GGG's Avon Fairytales giveaway!

    thanks!


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  154. debbiekl said...

    I think my son would enjoy the Leapster 2

  155. Kelly said...

    I would like to have Click Start My First Computer in pink for my niece.


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  156. debbiekl said...

    I follow your blog

  157. Kelly said...

    Subscribe to email.


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  158. Kelly said...

    Button on blog.

    Sarafan2

  159. Kelly said...

    Posted Here Comes Santa button on blog.

    Sarafan2

  160. Kelly said...

    Leapfrog fan on FB and posted to wall.


    Kelly Coleman

  161. Kelly said...

    Follow Leap Frog & Jolly Mom on twitter and tweeted

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  162. Linda K said...

    I like the Didj

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  163. Linda K said...

    email subscriber

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  164. bluex232 said...

    I commented on the Facebook Discussion on the Leapfrog fan page for entry into the Giveaway! Facebook name Dawna Hollingshead, became a fan of your facebook page too!! 8-) My son Ryne is 21 months, he has Scout and just loves him! I have not seen that phone before, he would just LOVE that! 8-) Thanx for the Giveaway info!!

  165. vgi said...

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  170. Summer said...

    I'd also like My Pal Scout

  171. Summer said...

    I subscribe

  172. vgi said...

    I entered the art can giveaway Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

  173. Malice said...

    I liked the "Leapster 2 Disney Magical Fun & Learning Gift Pack" very nice!

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  174. Malice said...

    I'm a subscriber & follower!

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  175. Malice said...

    I commented on LeapFrog's facebook wall! (Joe Degen)

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  176. Malice said...

    I have the "Here comes Santa Claus" button! (http://twentytolifeblog.blogspot.com)

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  177. Dana said...

    I like the My Pal Violet.

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  178. Dana said...

    I subscribe by reader.

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  179. Dana said...

    I subscribe by email.

    zippieee@msn.com

  180. Dana said...

    I follow on blogger.

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  181. Cher said...

    I love the Text N Learn for my youngest son!

  182. Dana said...

    I follow both on twitter
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    tweet
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  183. Cher said...

    Subscriber!

  184. Dana said...

    I have the Jollymom button up.

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  185. Dana said...

    I am a Leapfrog Fan on Facebook and I left a comment saying you sent me!!

    Dana J Valle

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  186. Dana said...

    I have the Here Comes Santa button up.

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  187. Shawna said...

    I like the Didj. It's on my 6 year old's Christmas list.

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  188. Shawna said...

    I subscribe via email.

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  189. Shawna said...

    Following Both & Tweeted.

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  190. Shawna said...

    I became a Leapfrog Fan on Facebook and wrote on their discussion page letting them know that Jolly Mom sent me. My Facebook name is Shawna OBrien.

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  191. Shawna said...

    "I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG".

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  192. Stephanie said...

    zippity looks great too
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  193. Jenny said...

    My daughter would love My Pal Violet.

    jennyb78@comcast.net

  194. Jenny said...

    I subscribe via email.

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  195. Jenny said...

    I am a fan of LeapFrog on Facebook.

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  196. Sara said...

    The NEW! Leapster®2 Disney Magical Fun & Learning Gift Pack looks so fun I want to play it!

  197. Sara said...

    subscribe rss

  198. Sara said...

    follow both on twitter and tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/6327878149

  199. Sara said...

    I entered the Eye Can Art Kit giveaway at GGG".

  200. Sara said...

    I entered the Avon Children's Clothing giveaway at GGG

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