Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products Winner
Jojo, my preschooler-most-traveled, has a great new travel toy made by MagnaPlay.
The MagnaKase Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case is a nifty plastic case with a magnetic dry erase surface and carrying handle.
It is just the right size to be a child’s lap desk, which is really useful on the road. The true genius is that the magnetic surface allows you to secure papers and activity books on to the case so that they don’t slide around as you travel.
The MagnaKase is 12″ x 10.6″ x 2.7″, a great size for storing and toting papers, coloring books, and other travel toys.
When I saw the 2 magnetic strips included with the case for securing papers to the surface of the MagnaKase, I thought “isn’t that clever!?”
Of course, with the dry-erase surface you don’t really need paper at all, and if you want to be extra Earth-friendly, you can purchase reusable coloring sheets for use with your dry-erase markers! The dry-erase markers included are WASHABLE! I didn’t know such a thing exisited! Normal dry-erase markers stain clothing, so in the past I have approached with caution. But now my mama mind doesn’t have to worry about that detail.
The reusable coloring sheets are laminated, feature activities on both sides, and already have magnetic strips attached at top and bottom.
Jojo loves finding hidden pictures and the like, so the What Is Wrong With This Picture set is a source of delight for him. I actually just bought him some more dry-erase markers today so that the fun can continue!
I’m lucky that Jojo LOVES doing worksheets. He calls any kind of school work “work ships“. The MagnaKase makes him feel super grown-up and official when he is doing his workships!
There is also a wooden MagnaKase, which I think looks the coolest of the two options! In my opinion, the wooden case is a better option for featuring magnetic activities, while the plastic MagnaKase might be a more practical option for storing and transporting school supplies.
The MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Activity Box is sturdy and beautiful, made of renewable wood with brass hinges and clasp. I imagine the MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Activity Box becoming a faithful travel accessory, and maybe even a “treasure box” for Jojo’s special things.
I’m so pleased with MagnaPlay products. They are simple, well-made, low-tech (my favorite!), and engaging. This is something that both of my children will be able to play with for years and years. Maybe they can even use them as teens when we are on the road and they have the urge to do a research paper. Or write poetry. It is good to be prepared.
MagnaPlay said that I could give away an activity box to one of my readers! So, you can enter to win your choice of either the MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Activity Box or a MagnaKase Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case!
1) To enter for your chance to win, Just visit http://www.magnaplay.com and leave me a comment telling me something you learned about MagnaPlay or another product you like!
You can enter every day, and subsequent entries don’t require that you answer the question.
Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.
One winner will be chosen at random.
This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.
This contest will close July 6, 2009, 11:59 CST.
Contest closed! Winner selected!
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25 June 2009, 1:53 pm
Magnetic Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle looks like fun.
25 June 2009, 1:54 pm
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25 June 2009, 2:29 pm
I also like the MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case
25 June 2009, 2:29 pm
email subscriber.
25 June 2009, 2:30 pm
I follow on twitter and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/2326782411
25 June 2009, 6:11 pm
What a great idea! The web site for MagnaPlay even has printable downloads.
25 June 2009, 7:39 pm
I learned that there is a welcome gift for first time buyers.
25 June 2009, 7:40 pm
I became a fan on facebook.
25 June 2009, 9:19 pm
I like the alphabet picture puzzles!
25 June 2009, 10:07 pm
I liked the Alphabet Picture Puzzle
25 June 2009, 10:49 pm
Magnetic Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle mverno”@roadrunner.com
26 June 2009, 12:02 pm
The MagnaColeraze Search-A-Word Coloring Puzzle looks like fun!
26 June 2009, 12:06 pm
I learned that 5% of our profits will be donated to a Children’s Charitable Organization.
By purchasing MagnaPlay products you can have the satisfaction that you are helping Children in need.
26 June 2009, 12:06 pm
email subsscriber nichol4511@yahoo.com
26 June 2009, 12:08 pm
I follow both of you on twitter @KiddiesCorner and tweeted http://twitter.com/KiddiesCorner/status/2342863020
26 June 2009, 12:51 pm
daily entry 6/26
26 June 2009, 1:51 pm
My 06/26 (Friday) entry
ktgonyea at gmail.com
26 June 2009, 2:13 pm
I think my niece would like the alphabet puzzle, and I appreciate the fact that this has no batteries and makes the kids use their brains….no mindless video game!
26 June 2009, 2:32 pm
I would love the MagnaPlay Magnetic Coloring Travel Set for my son.
26 June 2009, 2:33 pm
I subscribe
26 June 2009, 3:08 pm
I also like the Number Match Up Puzzle.
26 June 2009, 3:09 pm
Subscriber!
26 June 2009, 4:02 pm
Ooh.. nice safety testing. “MagnaPlay Toys have been tested by a CPSC accredited third party safety testing lab in the United States. Our products are assembled and/or packaged in the United States in order to control quality.” This means a lot. I also like they make wooden magnets and not just plastic toys.
26 June 2009, 4:30 pm
I learned that MagnaPlay Toys are certified to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.
26 June 2009, 4:57 pm
I have never even heard of these toys, these are GREAT! I love the free welcome gift and $5 off if you order over $50. This in my future for sure!!!
26 June 2009, 5:00 pm
Im a subscriber!!!!!!!!!!
26 June 2009, 5:00 pm
I became a fan on face book!!!
26 June 2009, 6:15 pm
I love a toy with no batteries! My daughter would love this. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
26 June 2009, 6:24 pm
I like the number match up puzzle. Thanks for the chance.
26 June 2009, 6:25 pm
I’m a subscriber.
26 June 2009, 6:33 pm
They have a nice safety testing. “MagnaPlay Toys have been tested by a CPSC accredited third party safety testing lab in the United States. Our products are assembled and/or packaged in the United States in order to control quality.”
thank god ..its not from china..only to have it recalled!
oh well..i would love me a wooden one..
26 June 2009, 6:34 pm
i have your button on my blog.
26 June 2009, 6:34 pm
i am also subscribed to you via email. (same email as above)
26 June 2009, 6:41 pm
The Alphabet Picture Puzzle looks so clever-thanks for the heads up about these!
26 June 2009, 6:41 pm
I subscribe via email, thanks!
26 June 2009, 6:42 pm
facebook fan - Idaho Jill
thanks!
26 June 2009, 6:43 pm
tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/2347963127
26 June 2009, 8:17 pm
I really like the Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle. They have some wonderful and fun things! Thank you!
26 June 2009, 8:18 pm
I’m a subscriber.
26 June 2009, 8:19 pm
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2349239092
26 June 2009, 8:19 pm
Facebook fan of MagnaPlay
Judy Brittle
26 June 2009, 8:46 pm
Sounds like a great travel toy. I like the Alphabet Picture Puzzle.
26 June 2009, 8:46 pm
I’m a subscriber.
26 June 2009, 8:47 pm
This would be a great trip item. Magnet strips that come with the MagnaKaseTM secures children’s favorite coloring pages to the activity surface for coloring with crayons, color pencils or markers while on the go. Coloring pages and markers can be stored in the case.
26 June 2009, 8:47 pm
I’m a subscriber.
26 June 2009, 8:47 pm
You were 350 before I voted.
26 June 2009, 8:48 pm
Katydid and Kid had 384 votes.
26 June 2009, 9:38 pm
I like the Magnetic Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle! It’d be perfect for my 2 year-old.
26 June 2009, 9:38 pm
I’m a suscriber.
27 June 2009, 1:57 am
I like that I can print free activity pages from their website.
27 June 2009, 1:58 am
Another product I like is the Alphabet Picture Puzzle.
27 June 2009, 1:59 am
I’m an email subscriber.
27 June 2009, 1:59 am
I posted on Facebook (susanlanai).
27 June 2009, 2:00 am
Tweeted @susanlanai.
27 June 2009, 2:00 am
I’m a fan of MagnaPlay on Facebook!
27 June 2009, 4:21 am
I like the MagnaPlay Magnetic Activity Travel Set also. Thanks!
27 June 2009, 4:21 am
I’m an email subscriber. Thanks1
27 June 2009, 12:00 pm
daily entry 6 27
27 June 2009, 5:58 pm
I learned that it has magnetic receptive surface. Which means that magnets will stick to it but not metal objects.
27 June 2009, 6:00 pm
I am also a subscriber, thanks!
27 June 2009, 8:55 pm
What a neat idea! I love the fact that dry-erase markers are washable. I had to laugh at the idea of teens getting the urge to write poetry until I remembered I used to do that as a teen too LOL!! Of course I was kind of a nerd
27 June 2009, 10:00 pm
Daily entry
I tweeted again forgot both links last tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2364047787
28 June 2009, 2:34 am
I also like the Magnetic Activity Travel Set.
nhmummab@comcast.net
28 June 2009, 2:35 am
email subscriber
nhmummab@comcast.net
28 June 2009, 3:12 am
I like the Alphabet Picture Puzzle.
28 June 2009, 3:13 am
I’m also a subscriber.
28 June 2009, 5:10 am
I like the coloring puzzles.
28 June 2009, 5:10 am
Email subscriber
28 June 2009, 5:11 am
Shared on Facebook - Bridget Hopper
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28 June 2009, 5:12 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/bridget3420/status/2368341272
28 June 2009, 5:12 am
MagnaPlay Facebook fan - Bridget Hopper
28 June 2009, 5:13 am
Blogged about giveaway
http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/06/627-giveaway-list-4.html
28 June 2009, 3:38 pm
Daily entry.
28 June 2009, 5:31 pm
daily entry 6/28
28 June 2009, 6:07 pm
Sunday entry.
28 June 2009, 7:40 pm
Daily entry for the 28th!
28 June 2009, 11:15 pm
I like the Alphabet Picture Puzzle.
28 June 2009, 11:16 pm
I’m an email subscriber.
28 June 2009, 11:17 pm
Stumbled it. Username is Spoodles.
28 June 2009, 11:25 pm
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/status/2378104675
28 June 2009, 11:25 pm
Blogged: http://spoodles.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/magnaplay-giveaway/
28 June 2009, 11:27 pm
I became a Facebook fan. Username is Spoodles.
29 June 2009, 3:03 pm
My 6/29 daily entry.
29 June 2009, 5:44 pm
My entry for 06/29
ktgonyea at gmail.com
29 June 2009, 6:07 pm
Monday entry.
29 June 2009, 8:56 pm
alos looove: MagnaPlay Magnetic Coloring Travel Set
29 June 2009, 8:58 pm
subscriber
29 June 2009, 11:51 pm
The WWWTP puzzles also double as colouring sheets! Two for the price of one!
30 June 2009, 2:05 am
I also really like the Number Match Up!
smchester at gmail dot com
30 June 2009, 11:44 am
i like the Magnetic Coloring Travel set
30 June 2009, 11:44 am
subscriber
30 June 2009, 1:55 pm
6/30 daily entry.
30 June 2009, 2:49 pm
I like their Saw Coloring Puzzle because it helps with their spelling and words and is fun to do.
30 June 2009, 3:56 pm
I like that they make wooden magnetic toys also.
30 June 2009, 3:56 pm
Subscriber!
30 June 2009, 5:08 pm
this is just to cool, please count me in
30 June 2009, 8:47 pm
Entry for 6/30
30 June 2009, 9:03 pm
I also like the Newborn Family Frame (3 Photos w/Name).
01 July 2009, 1:46 am
Magnetic Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle looks neat!
peters.ab0124(at)gmail.com
01 July 2009, 2:18 am
Tuesday entry.
01 July 2009, 11:55 am
This company is certified 2 comply with the consumer product safety improvement act of 2008\I would pick the Magna Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case in Red
01 July 2009, 12:52 pm
daily entry 7/1
01 July 2009, 12:53 pm
Email Subscriber
01 July 2009, 2:06 pm
7/1 daily entry
01 July 2009, 3:10 pm
7/1 entry!
01 July 2009, 7:19 pm
I love the Alphabet Picture Puzzle!
Thanks!
02 July 2009, 10:35 am
daily entry 7/2
02 July 2009, 11:44 am
I love that these are natural toys with zero electronics=no batteries
02 July 2009, 11:47 am
Im a subscriber
02 July 2009, 11:47 am
i follow you on facebook! (firedancer623)
02 July 2009, 11:49 am
a welcome gift? See now that is cool
02 July 2009, 7:55 pm
My 7/2 daily entry.
03 July 2009, 2:24 pm
7/3 entry
03 July 2009, 4:07 pm
7/3 daily entry.
03 July 2009, 4:30 pm
MagnaPlay Toys are certified to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.
03 July 2009, 5:02 pm
7/3 entry
03 July 2009, 5:09 pm
Friday entry.
04 July 2009, 12:53 am
entry for 7/3
04 July 2009, 1:24 am
It is compact and easy to travel with. With three young children this sounds ideal. Plus it fits into a standard size backpack. I like that the lid is magnetic and has a “write-on-wipe-off” feature.
04 July 2009, 12:06 pm
daily entry Happy 4th
04 July 2009, 2:55 pm
Count me in for 07/04
ktgonyea at gmail.com
04 July 2009, 3:55 pm
7/4 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2470494617
04 July 2009, 5:04 pm
July 4th entry!
04 July 2009, 6:47 pm
I really like the MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case
05 July 2009, 2:13 am
This is really a great idea! Every time we travel I spend all my time just keeping all my daughter’s writing supplies organized, plus toys, books, etc. So i think that the special sheets and markers are fabulous! Thanks!
05 July 2009, 1:34 pm
I like the magnetic activity travel set! Wish I’d had that for our recent road trip!
05 July 2009, 1:35 pm
7/5 daily entry
05 July 2009, 1:48 pm
I like the magnetic letter tiles. My DS is just learning to read and he is constantly asking me to spell everything. I think these would keep him occupied for hours!
murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com
05 July 2009, 1:49 pm
I am a subsrciber
murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com
05 July 2009, 4:52 pm
My 07/05 entry : )
ktgonyea at gmail.com
05 July 2009, 6:41 pm
July 5 entry.
05 July 2009, 10:10 pm
I loke the Alphabet Picture Puzzle too.
05 July 2009, 11:16 pm
7/5 entry
06 July 2009, 11:08 am
I learned that The MagnaKaseTM is one of a kind magnetic activity case for use with MagnaPlayTM activities and has a Patent Pending.
06 July 2009, 12:34 pm
July 6 entry
06 July 2009, 2:26 pm
I love all the safety checks done on their toys.
06 July 2009, 2:48 pm
I love the Alphabet Picture Puzzle. Thanks.
06 July 2009, 2:49 pm
I am a subscriber. Thanks again.
06 July 2009, 2:50 pm
7/6 final daily entry.
06 July 2009, 4:48 pm
My 07/06/09 entry please
ktgonyea at gmail.com
06 July 2009, 5:07 pm
This give away is really a great thing to take with you when you are going on long trips in the car. I can already see my son who likes to draw and color and oh and now since he is a big boy going into first grade he likes to practice his spelling and it would be so helpful to make it easier for him.
06 July 2009, 8:40 pm
From their website I learned that: “During travel, children can use the MagnaKase as an activity lapboard while in a car seat, in a flight, in a restaurant or even during a picnic as it is just the right size. They can use both sides of the lid as an activity board since the inner surface is magnetic and outer surfaces is dry erase magnetic.” What a godsend this is for long car trips!
06 July 2009, 8:43 pm
I became a fan of MagnaPlay on Facebook.
06 July 2009, 9:12 pm
with 7 yes 7 kids why is it im just finding out about this product now .. better late then never i guess .. looking forward to receiving my free one… hint hint hint thank you for entering me
06 July 2009, 10:44 pm
I would also like to try the MagnaKase Wooden Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Box!
06 July 2009, 11:09 pm
I think the Alphabet picture puzzle is wonderful.I’m sure it will help the little ones to learn.
06 July 2009, 11:52 pm
it has printable downloads
06 July 2009, 11:52 pm
subscriber
07 July 2009, 12:18 am
i also like the Magnetic Wooden Number Match Up Puzzle
Item # MP-05-01
07 July 2009, 12:19 am
subscriber
07 July 2009, 12:22 am
http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2505645227
07 July 2009, 12:23 am
magnaplay fan on facebook KathyLPease
07 July 2009, 12:57 am
One product my kids would love is the MagnaColeraze Search-A-Word Coloring Puzzle.
07 July 2009, 1:52 am
My kids would really like the MagnaColeraze What’s Wrong With This Picture Coloring Puzzle.Thanks!
07 July 2009, 3:42 am
I like the Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle.
07 July 2009, 4:00 am
I love the Magnetic Wooden Alphabet Picture Puzzle
07 July 2009, 4:02 am
I learned that MagnaPlay Toys are certified to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.
07 July 2009, 4:03 am
subscribe via email
07 July 2009, 4:05 am
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/2508735027
07 July 2009, 4:06 am
shared on facebook
rich hicks
07 July 2009, 4:07 am
facebook fan of magnaplay
rich hicks
07 July 2009, 4:16 am
MagnaKase is a multi-activity set that would be great for travel and home to occupy a child’s time for more than just a few minutes at a time.
07 July 2009, 4:22 am
I like the MagnaKase Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case.
07 July 2009, 4:22 am
email subscriber
07 July 2009, 4:23 am
facebook fan of Magna Play
07 July 2009, 4:34 am
I would like the MagnaPlay Magnetic Coloring Travel Set
07 July 2009, 4:34 am
subscriber
07 July 2009, 11:17 am
daily entry tuesday
16 July 2009, 4:11 am
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