Summer Edition Contests

It’s Up to You to Imagine What’s Next! (2-for-1 Contest)

Once Upon a Pancake is a hands-on book full of unfinished stories for kids. Each book contains 20 stories with writing prompts that kids and parents can write and draw together. Young kids can write about superheroes, princesses, and trucks, while older kids can write about saving the galaxy, sports, and more! Teachers and grandparents are loving these books, too! They make a great keepsake. For more information and to purchase, visit ca.onceuponapancake.com. 

Encourage your child’s creativity with Spray Erase’s Dry Erase Spray Markers. These erasable, non-toxic markers come in four colors to fill large areas or stencils on a whiteboard, glass, and any dry erase surface. They easily wipe clean. They are also great for homeschooling to help kids engage in new subjects. For more information and to purchase, visit sprayease.com. 

For your chance to win the Once Upon a Pancake for Young Storytellers (ages 9 to 12) and a pack of Spray Erase Dry Erase Markers, enter here (contest code: 2 for 1). Entry deadline is Monday, August 16, 2021.

Release Your Inner Magic!

Spark a love of reading with OwlCrate Jr.’s monthly subscription box for kids ages 8 to 12. What’s cool about OwlCrate is subscribers get more than a book – they get a  themed experience including goodies, a hardcover book, at least one usable item or activity to encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration, plus an exclusive letter from the author and a collectible monthly sticker. Each monthly box is curated for kids of all genders. Available for one-time box, three-, or six-month subscriptions. For more information and to purchase, visit owlcratejr.com.

For your chance to win the OwlCrate Jr. Inner Magic Box, enter here (contest code: Magic). Entry deadline is Monday, August 16, 2021.

Let Your Imagination Run Wild With Playmobil®!

Explore the zoo and get to know animals from far-away lands! Grab a map at the front gate so you know where to find your favorite animals, and then let your adventure begin. This playset comes with everything you need, including an observation platform and path, information board, animal figures, and more. Available to purchase at most major retailers and independent stores. For more information on this and other Playmobil® playsets, visit playmobil.ca.

For your chance to win the Playmobil® Large City Zoo playset, enter here (contest code: City Zoo). Entry deadline is Monday, August 16, 2021.

We all Scream for Ice Cream!

Pottery Awesomeness kits are the perfect project for families to enjoy together. With themed-subscription boxes, kids will be excited to receive these boxes that come with everything they need to create their own masterpiece! The “I Scream Ice Cream” kit is the perfect anytime activity! The coolest thing about the Ice Cream Cup & Spoon is they are hand-glazed by artisans. The cup is food-safe and ready for ice cream anywhere there is ceramic fired glaze! The remainder of the cup is bare bisque pottery, allowing your kid to paint and decorate it freely with acrylic paints, without the need to fire it in a kiln. Hand wash cups after each use. The glossy sealer should be applied only to the portion of the cup painted with acrylic paints. For more information and to purchase, visit potteryawesomeness.com.

For your chance to win the I Scream Ice Cream kit, enter here (contest code: Ice Cream). Entry deadline is Monday, August 16, 2021.

Zen in a Box!

Create calmer moments with your little one with the help of The UPside Delivered! These carefully-curated boxes for kids ages 5 to 10 were developed by mental health professionals and educators who wanted to bring practical and fun, evidence-based tools and techniques to families to help manage emotions and create calm. The Begin Box features five to seven items your child can use to name their thoughts and feelings, including journals, worry dolls, Buddha Boards, and more. The UPside Delivered boxes can be used to teach your child that they have the power to create their own calm. For more information and to purchase, visit upsidedelivered.com.

For your chance to win The Upside Delivered Begin Box, enter here (contest code: Zen). Entry deadline is Monday, August 16, 2021.