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Christmas Shopping and a Giveaway

Christmas shopping season is officially in full swing. Husbandie and I ventured out a little bit Friday evening (I wasn't up to facing Black Friday morning crowds) and we were able to knock a couple items off our list but we still have a ways to go before we are done.

One of the stores I always visit for Christmas presents is Kohl's. They have something for everyone so it's easy to cross a bunch of people (children, nieces, sisters, brothers, parents, etc) off my list in one stop. They also have some pretty great deals which makes staying in our Christmas budget a little easier.

About a week ago Kohl's contacted me about a new tool they've added to their online toy department. The tool allows you to browse toys by age. I've played around with it some; it's very easy to use and is full of great toy suggestions. Here are a few of my favorites picks for my own kids, as well as for my nieces and little brother.

1) wood marble maze, 2) band in a box (i'd split it up into stockings), 3) car carrier
4) playmobil dressage course, 5) razor ripstik, 6) mega blocks castle,
 7) imaginext castle, 8) wooden castle blocks, 9) marshmallow raider
10) shape sorter
*we are obviously going through a bit of a castle obsession at our house 

Now for the giveaway! Kohl's has generously given me one $50 Kohl's gift card to giveaway to a Joyfully Weary reader. Want to win? Click below for details on how to enter.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*total transparency: kohl's has generously provided me with this gift card at no cost. i am, however, receiving no compensation from kohl's for hosting this giveaway. as always all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

 Giveaway Day
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  1. Melissa PearsonNovember 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks for the give-a-way! I think the Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen would be great for our daughter Addie. I never knew Khols had such a great kids toy section until recently.

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  2. Mami2jcnNovember 27, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I follow you in GFC as Mami2jcn but I entered on the rafflecopter as Mary Happymommy. I like the Leapfrog Leapster GS.

    Thank you!

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  3. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    My girls love My Little Ponies.

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  4. ElenaNovember 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Power Wheels Dune Racer Ride-Ons by Fisher-Price

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Courtney BNovember 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    i like laugh and learn monkey

    http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1107902/fisher-price-laugh-learn-apptivity-monkey.jsp

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  6. MichelleNovember 27, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    My boys love all things Jake and the Neverland Pirates these days so this would be their favorite:
    http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1067889/disney-jake-and-the-never-land-pirates-hooks-adventure-rock-by-fisher-price.jsp

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. Alaine88November 27, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I love the Power Wheels Barbie Jammin' Jeep Wrangler!

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  8. Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and LearningNovember 27, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I love the Discovery Castle Blocks!

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  9. Cara FulkersonNovember 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I love the play kitchens...any of them! We loved ours growing up, and I'd love for my kids to have one! Now if only I could make space for one... ;)

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  10. KristenNovember 27, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    This Angry Birds Game is high on my son's list: http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1227672/angry-birds-mission-mayham-building-set-by-knex.jsp

    Thank you for this opportunity!

    klpeirce at yahoo

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  11. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I like the PlasmaCar

    Amanda sakovitz on rafflecopter

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  12. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I like the Hot Wheels RC Terrain Twister Vehicle by Mattel.
    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  13. akronugurlNovember 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    i love the My Little Ponies

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  14. DeannaNovember 27, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    My favorite is the Carnivorous Creations Plant Terrarium Kit.

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  15. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Step2 Neighborhood Wagon

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  16. Amy OrvinNovember 27, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Barbie Pinktastic Pink Doll by Mattel
    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  17. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I love shopping at Kohl's. My daughter currently loves playing with block and she would love that Mega Blocks castle. What a fun giveaway!

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  18. Ashley HNovember 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Kids Only Original Big Wheel 16-in. Racer Ride-Ons

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  19. Jessica ToNovember 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    My son would like the wooden castle blocks.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    The The Amazing Spider-Man 3-in-1 Sports Arcade

    jennifer marie

    lilnursejen at yahoo dot com

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  21. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    The leapfrog leapster

    shopgurl101 at gmail dot com

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  22. Michelle PickettNovember 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Rc junior fire truck! me.shell12@gmail.com

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  23. Kaizen Fashion ProjectNovember 27, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I really like the Lalaloopsy Pix E. Flutters Doll!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  24. MamaHenNovember 28, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I bet my son would love the FP Pirate Set. He is into all things Piratey!

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  25. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I like the LeapFrog Leapster GS Explorer Bonus Pack. amypugmire@live.com

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  26. Tabathia BNovember 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    My daughter has wanted a PlaSmart Plasma Car for a long time

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  27. HeatherNovember 29, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Anything Melissa & Doug is great for my kids!

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  28. CallieNovember 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    The mini hockey set looks fun! lucie01 at yahoo dot com

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  29. sleepy headed momNovember 30, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I like the Melissa and Doug Wooden Art Easel.

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  30. MacaNovember 30, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I enjoy reading your recommendations. You see things I wouldn't want to miss!! That Playmobil dressage course melts my heart . . . for some reason. :)

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  31. TinaNovember 30, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Power Wheels Barbie Jammin' Jeep Wrangler by Fisher-Price
    merleandtina@Yahoo.com

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  32. Laura JacobsonNovember 30, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Oh Carter would love the Thomas the Train Erasable Table and Chair set!

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  33. ErinNovember 30, 2012 at 10:31 PM

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  34. ErinNovember 30, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Oh, those wooden castle blocks look pretty cool!

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  35. LAMusingDecember 1, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    I like the Scrabble Catch Phrase Electronic game

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  36. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I love the Kids Only Original Big Wheel 16-in. Racer Ride-On for my almost 3 year old boy and my 5 year old girl would love, love, LOVE the Winland Fairy Vanity & Stool Set! I love Kohls and would put this $ to very good use!! :)

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  37. UnknownDecember 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I love all the Melissa & Doug toys at Kohl's!

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  38. Shannon AlexanderDecember 2, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    LeapFrog LeapPad1 Explorer Learning Tablet Bonus Pack

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  39. cmanDecember 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Step2 Neighborhood Wagon.

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  40. Rochel SDecember 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    The Leapfrog Leappad!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Play dough is my favorite toy!

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  42. JillDecember 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    The Bachmann G Scale White Christmas Express Train Set would be Awesome to have!

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  43. Teresa ThompsonDecember 3, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Bonus Pack

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  44. ChantalDecember 4, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    My boys most favorite toy is the Imaginext Batman cave. They play with it almost everyday!

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  45. stacyrackDecember 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Since Adam was sitting with me, our favorite toy is one of the Tonka trucks. ;)

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  46. Charity/CCDecember 4, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Barbie Tawny Walking Horse and Doll Gift Set by Mattel.

    ccboobooy at gmail dot com

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