Holiday Gift-Buying Guide for Kids PLUS a Sweet Giveaway

by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] on November 4, 2009

in Good for the Kids

You can’t run.

You can’t hide.

It’s coming no matter what you think you can do with your Jedi Mind Tricks.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON
IS
HERE

My store, Good for the Kids, is here to help. You’re welcome.

I’ve put together a quick & easy Holiday Shopping Guide to make it super duper simple to find the best toys and gifts for your kids and the kids in your life. Again, you’re welcome.

For kids from newborns to toddlers to preschoolers to young elementary kids, I have the perfect presents ready to ship for free. Yup. Free Shipping for the holidays. You’re totally welcome. And awesome. You’re completely awesome. And that shirt is super cute on you!

Newborn-1 Year
Brand New Baby
1-2 Year Olds
Toddlers
3-4 Year Olds
Preschoolers
4-8 Year Olds
Young Elementary



Now for the super-cool stuff.

GIVEAWAY!

I’m giving away a $50 gift certificate to Good for the Kids. Use it however you wish.

Bonus: Free Shipping. That means you can buy more.
Double Bonus: Use a coupon like this one for 20% off through Nov 16th: nov4blog. (Anyone can use it. Even you.) That means you can buy even MORE and buy NOW. If you buy now and you’re the big wiener winner, I’ll totally refund your payment. Triple. Bonus.

How to enter:

Leave a comment below with the name of your favorite item from Good for the Kids. Leave up to 3 comments per day for the duration of the giveaway using the methods below.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE LINK to your TWEET/BLOG POST/STUMBLE in the comments below. Use only one link per comment or you’ll be cast out as spam. No soup for you.

Increase your chances by

  • Twittering about the discount and/or giveaway from your own Twitter account.
  • •Following @goodforthekids on Twitter.
  • •Blogging about this discount and/or giveaway with a link back to here on your own blog.
  • •Stumbling this post.
  • •Sharing this giveaway using any of the social media icons at the bottom of the post (those down there).

The giveaway will be open through Tuesday, November 10th, at 11:59pm EST. The lucky duck winner will be notified via email, on this post, and on Prizey.net.

Good luck!

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Congratulations to Cindi for winning the $50 gift certificate! Check your email.

{ 153 comments }

1 Sky November 5, 2009 at 9:00 am

I would love to pick up a Tama the Turtle for Paige!

seeryusfam@msn.com

2 Sky November 5, 2009 at 9:01 am
3 Sky November 5, 2009 at 9:08 am
4 Palabuzz November 5, 2009 at 9:23 am

This is a good deal!
.-= Palabuzz´s last blog ..Manny Pacquiao on Jimmy Kimmel Live =-.

5 Lorna November 5, 2009 at 11:04 am

I love the Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set! =)

6 Mami2jcn November 5, 2009 at 11:40 am

The Melissa and Doug Classic Wooden Lacing Sneaker Shoe would be great to teach my son how to tie his shoes.

7 Mami2jcn November 5, 2009 at 11:43 am
8 Noelley November 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Wooden ABC/123 Blocks – A classic!

9 Adrienne Gordon November 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Funny Frog Game.

10 susan varney November 5, 2009 at 2:02 pm

thr funny frog game is cute mverno@roadrunner.com

11 Jennifer Lleras November 5, 2009 at 2:28 pm

i love the mellisa and doug gifts, especially the art supplies!
.-= Jennifer Lleras´s last blog ..Win Number: 49 =-.

12 Aleksandra N. November 5, 2009 at 3:53 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set a lot!

13 Shannon Baas November 5, 2009 at 4:00 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug baby farm animals stap set.

14 Melissa November 5, 2009 at 7:54 pm

I’ve always wanted a Sophie the Giraffe teether.

15 Melissa November 5, 2009 at 7:56 pm
16 Melissa November 5, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Following you on twitter!

17 Leann S November 5, 2009 at 8:33 pm

I like the Are You My Mother Book and Plush set

18 Leann S November 5, 2009 at 8:35 pm

Follow on twitter: qwills2cats

19 Leann S November 5, 2009 at 8:36 pm
20 HilLesha November 5, 2009 at 8:51 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks. :)

21 Michelle Draveski November 5, 2009 at 9:03 pm

i love the Sophie the Giraffe teether

22 Lo November 5, 2009 at 9:08 pm

I love the Melissa & Doug dress-up sets.

23 Lo November 5, 2009 at 9:09 pm
24 Lo November 5, 2009 at 9:10 pm

I follow both on Twitter (I’m @prizealert)

25 gatorgirl November 5, 2009 at 9:57 pm

I like the tooth fairy boxes and jewelery…for my little princess.

26 Stephanie V November 5, 2009 at 11:18 pm

Melissa and Doug Role Play Pirate Dress-Up Costume Melissa & Doug is great
tvollowitz at aol dot com

27 whitney November 6, 2009 at 1:09 am

I love the Melissa and Doug Classic ABC Block Pull Cart!

28 whitney November 6, 2009 at 1:09 am

follow both on twitter- whitlump

29 whitney November 6, 2009 at 1:10 am
30 Green Yak on Etsy November 6, 2009 at 1:53 am

I’d love to buy the pink Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy as a Christmas gift :-)
.-= Green Yak on Etsy´s last blog ..One of a Kind Happy Flower Necklace With Hearts CLEARANCE/MEDICAL SALE =-.

31 Val "Catlin" Payne November 6, 2009 at 3:41 am

I just ordered the Melissa & Doug dinosaur stamp set and can’t wait for Liy to open and play with it!!!!!

32 Vic November 6, 2009 at 5:37 am

I’m quite taken by the Melissa and Doug Make-Your-Own Monster Puppet and the Melissa and Doug Doggy Detectives Puppy Pursuit Game. That’s if I don’t go and blow all my money first on one of those gorgeous Sorelli pieces.
.-= Vic´s last blog ..Girl Talk Thursday: Job Venting =-.

33 Tari Lawson November 6, 2009 at 6:57 am

I like the Melissa and Doug First Play Money Wallet.

34 Kristi C November 6, 2009 at 8:36 am

My favorite is the melissa and Doug Funny Frog game.

35 Nicole C. November 6, 2009 at 9:39 am

I really like Melissa and Doug Girls Fashion Stencil Set!!

36 Bebemiqui November 6, 2009 at 11:42 am

I’d get my kids the M & D Friendship stamp set.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
.-= Bebemiqui´s last blog ..Science Stinks =-.

37 Kim November 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm

loove: Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy

38 Kim November 6, 2009 at 1:52 pm

follow goodforthekids on twitter -kgail11

39 Linda November 6, 2009 at 4:07 pm

I would get the Meliss and Doug Pound and Roll Tower for my grandson.

40 Pat November 6, 2009 at 6:27 pm

I like the Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy.

41 Rebecca Peters November 6, 2009 at 6:41 pm

I would get my daughter the Melissa and Doug Classic Wooden Lacing Sneaker Shoe..shes 6 and needs to learn to tie her shoes!!

42 Brandi November 6, 2009 at 8:13 pm

My son would love the Melissa & Doug Baby Zoo Animals Stamp Set!!

43 Lori November 6, 2009 at 10:05 pm

My son would really enjoy the Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set!

44 Tatum November 6, 2009 at 10:34 pm

I think my son who really enjoy the Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Board. Great Giveaway Thanks!!!

45 Shilo Beedy November 6, 2009 at 11:40 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Straight Edge Write-A-Mat Alphabet ABCs
.-= Shilo Beedy´s last blog ..FunnySpoon Contests =-.

46 Monique Rizzo November 7, 2009 at 12:43 am

The Sophie the Giraffe teether is really cute. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net

47 Stephanie Grant November 7, 2009 at 2:17 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Classic Pound a Peg
.-= Stephanie Grant´s last blog ..Great Christmas gift giveaway round-up =-.

48 Stephanie Grant November 7, 2009 at 2:20 pm

I follow @goodforthekids on twitter @sgrant2005
.-= Stephanie Grant´s last blog ..Great Christmas gift giveaway round-up =-.

49 Stephanie Grant November 7, 2009 at 2:43 pm
50 whitney November 7, 2009 at 2:46 pm
51 roseh2o19 November 7, 2009 at 3:46 pm

M & D Classic ABC Block Pull Cart

52 Katie November 7, 2009 at 4:09 pm

The Melissa and Doug Deluxe Full-Size Floor-Standing Wooden Easel looks great!

53 Kristie November 7, 2009 at 6:45 pm

The Melissa and Doug Funny Frog Game looks like fun!
.-= Kristie´s last blog ..Blake’s Kind of Lesson! =-.

54 Ethel November 7, 2009 at 6:47 pm

My favorite is the Melissa and Doug Deluxe Full-Size Floor-Standing Wooden Easel.

55 Ethel November 7, 2009 at 6:48 pm

I follow you both on twitter as luv_to_save

56 Ethel November 7, 2009 at 6:49 pm
57 Jeanne Anderson November 7, 2009 at 7:07 pm

Melissa and Doug…Swirl and Spin Art looks very fun!

58 Christina November 7, 2009 at 10:48 pm

I like the make your own monster puppet kit

59 kristy November 7, 2009 at 10:50 pm

Classic ABC Block Pull Cart is my favorite item

60 Victoria November 7, 2009 at 11:53 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Flip to Win Car License Plate Travel Game! Such a great idea. Thanks.

61 Victoria November 7, 2009 at 11:54 pm

Following good for kids on twitter as cherryontop22.

62 Nancy November 8, 2009 at 7:13 am

I like the Melissa and Doug Classic Rainbow Stacker.

63 ky2here November 8, 2009 at 7:54 am

I’d be quick to snatch up the Melissa and Doug Classic ABC Block Pull Cart.

64 ky2here November 8, 2009 at 7:55 am

Following good for the kids on twitter as ky2here.

65 ky2here November 8, 2009 at 7:56 am
66 Crystal November 8, 2009 at 9:32 am

I love the Melissa & Doug Magnetic Pattern Block Kit.

67 Kathy Scott November 8, 2009 at 12:43 pm

We are going to have a dinosaur birthday party, so we could use Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set to make the invitations.

68 rachel November 8, 2009 at 1:16 pm

i really like the Melissa and Doug Make-Your-Own Monster Puppet

69 brittney November 8, 2009 at 2:16 pm

Melissa and Doug Jumbo Paint Brush Set

70 whitney November 8, 2009 at 3:09 pm
71 Julie Moe November 8, 2009 at 3:56 pm

I like the “Are You My Mother? book and gift set

72 Julie Moe November 8, 2009 at 3:57 pm

I follow alotofnothing on twitter under juliemeagan

73 Ashley November 8, 2009 at 5:32 pm

I like teh Melissa and Doug Block Balancing Games.

74 Aisling November 8, 2009 at 5:42 pm

I absolutely love the Sophie the Giraffe Natural Rubber Safe Baby Infant Teething Toy.

75 Annette E November 8, 2009 at 6:22 pm

My son would love the Melissa and Doug Pirate’s Bounty Floor Puzzle.

76 Tiffany November 8, 2009 at 7:34 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug grasping dinosaur toy!
.-= Tiffany´s last blog ..Simple Sunday Recipe: Polenta Pudding with Blueberry Topping =-.

77 ReggieMann November 8, 2009 at 8:17 pm

My favorite item is the Ty Blues Clues Magenta Periwinkle Beanie Babies

78 Secret Agent Mama November 8, 2009 at 8:22 pm

Me, me, Me! I would buy ANYTHING for me Davey!!
.-= Secret Agent Mama´s last blog ..Weekly Winners {The Print Edition} =-.

79 Secret Agent Mama November 8, 2009 at 8:23 pm

& I tweeted it, this morning, here: http://twitter.com/secretagentmama/status/5534702358
.-= Secret Agent Mama´s last blog ..Weekly Winners {The Print Edition} =-.

80 Sherry E. November 8, 2009 at 9:11 pm

My favorite item is the Melissa and Doug Sandwich Stacking Game!

81 Molly K November 8, 2009 at 9:20 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Block Balancing Games.

82 Paula H November 8, 2009 at 10:37 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Classic Shape Sorting Cube.

83 Paula H November 8, 2009 at 10:37 pm

I’m following goodforkids on Twitter- @ksh123

84 Emily R. November 9, 2009 at 9:43 am

Melissa and Doug Classic Pound a Peg would be fun for my kids:)

85 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Hi, I love all of the wonderful goodies from Good for the Kids! One of my favorites is
Melissa and Doug’s Basic Skills Board! Many thanks, Cindi

86 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Another wonderful item that our children would enjoy is the Melissa and Doug Block
Balancing Games! How fun…..
Many thanks to you, Cindi

87 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Another of my favorite toys from Good for the Kids is the Melissa and Doug Swirl ‘n Spin Art!
My children love to be creative. Many thanks…..Cindi

88 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:51 pm

“Tweet!”
http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/5564355355.
Merci, Cindi

89 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:53 pm

I follow goodforthekids and alotofnothing on Twitter!
Thanks, Cindi
cmh512

90 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:55 pm

Also, I stumbled your post!
Thanks, Cindi

91 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:57 pm
92 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 12:59 pm
93 Cindi November 9, 2009 at 1:04 pm

I also posted on kirtsy!
Thank you!
Cindi
windycindy

94 Angela C November 9, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Melissa and Doug Make-Your-Own Monster Puppet looks fun!

95 Angela G November 9, 2009 at 2:13 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Role Play Pirate Dress-Up Costume.

96 Angela G November 9, 2009 at 2:16 pm
97 Angela G November 9, 2009 at 2:16 pm

I follow @goodforthekids

98 sarah d. November 9, 2009 at 2:22 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set

99 Kimberly November 9, 2009 at 2:23 pm

I really like the Melissa and Doug Block Balancing Games. It looks like Jenga, but made for children, so they can feel like they’re playing a “grown up” game.

100 Lia November 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Melissa and Doug Classic Pound a Peg w

101 shawna November 9, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Like the Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy Vulli

102 whitney November 9, 2009 at 3:02 pm
103 Erma November 9, 2009 at 6:31 pm

I like the Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy

104 Janette November 9, 2009 at 6:44 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Make-Your-Own Monster Puppet
.-= Janette´s last blog ..Giveaways 11/4 =-.

105 Janette November 9, 2009 at 6:44 pm

tweet – http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5573041106
.-= Janette´s last blog ..Giveaways 11/4 =-.

106 Lisa November 9, 2009 at 7:45 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Classic Rainbow Stacker. Thanks for the great giveaway!

107 Lisa November 9, 2009 at 7:46 pm

I follow on twitter.

108 Michelle Small November 9, 2009 at 8:45 pm

My sons would love the Melissa and Doug make-your-own Monster Puppets.

109 MelodicMom November 9, 2009 at 10:16 pm

I would love to get the Melissa and Doug First Bead Maze for my daughter.
.-= MelodicMom´s last blog ..Crying It Out To Radiohead, Late Milestones, and Advice-Crazy Mothers =-.

110 MelodicMom November 9, 2009 at 10:19 pm

I follow @goodforthekids and @alotofnothing on Twitter as MelodicMom
.-= MelodicMom´s last blog ..Crying It Out To Radiohead, Late Milestones, and Advice-Crazy Mothers =-.

111 MelodicMom November 9, 2009 at 10:20 pm
112 Leslie S. November 9, 2009 at 11:05 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Basic Skills Board For my son.Thanks!

113 Cristi November 10, 2009 at 12:09 am

I love the Melissa and Doug Wooden ABC/123 Blocks .

114 Eileen November 10, 2009 at 12:57 am

THe Melissa and Doug Make your Own Princess Puppet kit is what my little girl would LOVE…as her neighborhood BFF’s always do little plays during summer and winter breaks…and much is about Royal Princesses. They give us “townspeople” quite a great show! (giggle).

Ahhhh…darn. Looks like I found this a bit late…but got to find a company that has quality, fun products…and fun topics. Thanks much!!.

ejrichter60 (at) gmail (dot) com

115 lace November 10, 2009 at 12:58 am

I’m thinking the Melissa and Doug Pound and Roll Tower would be fun for the girls this year at christmas.

116 Bridget Michelle Combs November 10, 2009 at 1:32 am

I love the Are You My Mother? Book and Plush Gift Set

117 Bridget Michelle Combs November 10, 2009 at 1:33 am

follow goodforthekids on twitter- @bridget3496

118 Bridget Michelle Combs November 10, 2009 at 1:34 am
119 Michelle November 10, 2009 at 2:09 am

I like the Melissa and Doug funny frog game.

Thanks for the giveaway!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Holiday Gift Guide: The Young Scientist Club Review and Giveaway! =-.

120 Michelle November 10, 2009 at 2:10 am

Following on twitter as FlyingGiggles
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Holiday Gift Guide: The Young Scientist Club Review and Giveaway! =-.

121 Michelle November 10, 2009 at 2:11 am
122 Leslie Davis November 10, 2009 at 8:55 am

Love the Classic Rainbow stacker.

123 Crystal F November 10, 2009 at 9:40 am

My daughter would like the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Pretend Play Food. Thank you!

124 Lisa G. November 10, 2009 at 10:01 am

I would love to get my little one the Melissa and Doug Pound and Roll Tower!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

125 Lisa G. November 10, 2009 at 10:03 am

I Tweeted this giveaway! http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/5590479789
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

126 Lisa G. November 10, 2009 at 10:06 am

I’m following both @goodforthekids or @alotofnothing on Twitter user lisalmg. Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

127 Heather November 10, 2009 at 10:15 am

I love the asthma and allergy friendly Stuffed Animal Toy Beanies and Ty Bloose the Moose Pluffie Plush Animal.

128 Heather November 10, 2009 at 10:17 am

I am a follower on twitter for Good for the kids. @Gigglingkids
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Bloggers and Tiara’s! =-.

129 Jennifer M November 10, 2009 at 10:21 am

My favorite from Good for the Kids is the Ty Max and Ruby Beanie Babies

130 lisa November 10, 2009 at 11:14 am

I like the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Pretend Play Food set.
I’m so glad you like my old holey Harley Davidson shirt. ;) You can borrow it sometime, if you want.

131 lisa November 10, 2009 at 11:15 am

Following on twitter as 27lisa27.
.-= lisa´s last blog ..Heads up on a cool Twitter Giveaway =-.

132 Lem November 10, 2009 at 12:17 pm

I love the WubbaNub Soothie Pacifier – Yellow Duck… to cute!

133 Andi November 10, 2009 at 12:55 pm

I like the Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Teething Infant Baby Toy.

134 whitney November 10, 2009 at 2:11 pm
135 Andrea B November 10, 2009 at 5:39 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Wooden ABC/123 Blocks, because they’re a classic toy.

136 Andrea B November 10, 2009 at 5:40 pm

Following @goodforthekids on Twitter @dearandrea

137 chastidy November 10, 2009 at 6:20 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Role Play Police Officer Dress-Up Costume :)

138 Francine Anchondo November 10, 2009 at 6:41 pm

I like Melissa and Doug First Play Money Wallet.

139 Francine Anchondo November 10, 2009 at 6:41 pm

I follow goodforkids on twitter @fmd518

140 Kate November 10, 2009 at 7:34 pm

The Melissa and Doug Classic ABC Block Pull Cart looks great!!

141 Tatum November 10, 2009 at 8:21 pm

I also really likw thw funny frog game for y 3 year ald.

142 tiffany lane November 10, 2009 at 8:44 pm

i love sophie giraffe.

143 Mary Somerville November 10, 2009 at 8:49 pm

The Melissa and Doug Sandwich Stacking Game, looks great. Thanks for the chance!

144 Mary Somerville November 10, 2009 at 8:51 pm

I am following Good for the Kids on Twitter as maxfate.!

145 DanV November 10, 2009 at 9:21 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks

146 Chrysa November 10, 2009 at 10:11 pm

I like the Melissa and Doug First Bead Maze
.-= Chrysa ´s last blog ..Free Personalized Return Address Labels =-.

147 Chrysa November 10, 2009 at 10:11 pm
148 Chrysa November 10, 2009 at 10:12 pm

I’m following them on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)
.-= Chrysa´s last blog ..Free Personalized Return Address Labels =-.

149 Ginny November 10, 2009 at 10:46 pm

I love the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Pretend Play Food
.-= Ginny´s last blog ..The Power of Parents ~ MADD =-.

150 Ginny November 10, 2009 at 10:51 pm

@goodforthekids on Twitter ~ momof2dancers
.-= Ginny´s last blog ..The Power of Parents ~ MADD =-.

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