NEW FAVORITE BOOK

My sister in law told me for months that I should read These is My Words, and I only finally did because it was my book club book for June. I don’t know why I was hesitant – I think maybe the title had something to do with it. But I just finished it and … Read more

Father’s Day WINNERS!

The winner of the SHARP ELEGANCE IPOD DOCK is….Rebecca! She said, “My husband should win this because he is such a hard worker and hardly ever gets something fun for himself!“ The winner of the SKLZ PRO MINI HOOP is Sue D. She said, “My favorite product is the Lightning Bolt pitching machine. I think … Read more

GIVEAWAY – Avalanche Fruit Stand Game from Learning Resources (CLOSED)

And the winner is…ELIZABETH G! She said, “I love their science set! This avalanche game looks like it’s too fun for kids to know they are learning!”

Send an email with your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE SATURDAY to claim your prize. Congrats and Thanks Learning Resources!

THE PRIZE

avalanche fruit stand game learning resources

One reader will win the Avalanche Fruit Stand Game from Learning Resources!

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GIVEAWAY – Monkey Pegs and Pegboard Set from Patch Products (CLOSED)

The winner is Richelle! She said, “The Original Wooly Willy is great! I used to have one of those!”

Send an email with your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE SATURDAY to claim your prize. Congrats and Thanks Patch Products!

THE PRIZE

monkey tall stacker peg and peg board set patch products


One reader will win this Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Pegs & Pegboard Set from Patch Products!

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Gift for Dad – Handmade Paper Pad

For Father’s Day this year, make Dad an IOU coupon book, blank note pad, or brag book. Here’s what you’ll need: MATERIALS paper bag for covers (Old Navy has colorful paper bags) printer paper popsicle stick and an ouchless hairband OR ribbon/twine glue stick scissors patterned paper scraps paper punches, die cuts, letter stencils, stamps … Read more