Autumn 2023 Contests

Beltane Print from Indigo Boutique  

This is probably the most beautiful elephant you will see today! Indigo Boutique’s watercolor prints have a beautiful mission: to decorate the rooms of the children you love with sweetness and poetry and tell them their dreams are priceless. Beltane is the store’s best-selling watercolor and families love it. An enchanting elephant dressed in flowers with so many beautiful values to embody: love, gratitude, kindness… and many other seeds that are just waiting for our attention to grow and to bloom. Learn more and see additional unique prints at theindigoboutique.com. 

For your chance to win this gorgeous elephant print, enter here (contest code: ELEPHANT). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Cricut Joy Xtra

This sleek and compact Cricut cutting machine is designed specifically with beginners in mind, aiming to simplify and revolutionize DIY endeavors. Compact enough to fit into any space, the Cricut Joy Xtra seamlessly integrates with your home inkjet printer to effortlessly print and precisely cut full-color images. Building upon the capabilities of the popular Cricut Joy, the Cricut Joy Xtra takes DIY to the next level, enabling you to create projects as large as 8.5” x 11” on a machine mat and up to four feet long with Smart Materials. Say hello to full-color stickers, labels, cards, tags, t-shirts, all made by you at home. Learn more at cricut.com. 

For your chance to win the revolutionary Cricut Joy Xtra, enter here (contest code: CRICUT). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Family Membership to Studio Bell 

Have you ever wanted  a family membership to Studio Bell: Home of the National Music Centre? More than a museum, it’s a place to play, learn, explore, and connect through music. Across five floors of exhibitions, families can discover Canada’s music story, enjoy interactive activities, and see regular weekend performances. Learn more studiobell.ca. 

For your chance to win a family membership to Studio Bell, enter here (contest code: STUDIO BELL). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Funkins Lunch Kit

This school year, ditch the disposable lunch accessories and go eco-friendly with the adorable and reusable options from Funkins. This mom-created, kid-approved brand specializes in eco-friendly lunchboxes, napkins, placements, and more that are durable, machine washable, and come in a wide range of fun colors and patterns. From healthy snacks to little love notes, Funkins makes lunchtime away from home extra special! 

For your chance to win a lunch kit package that includes a lunch kit, paper napkins, an ice pack, a placemat and more, enter here (contest code: LUNCH). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Diversity Book Set

Spend time reading and learning while having fun with your kids with these three special children’s books that teach about acceptance and diversity.

Mighty Mara by Carina Ho & Jesse Byrd

A young girl aspires to dance despite her disability. Welcome to Sametown where everyone and everything is…well…the same. Except Mara! She’s a little different. She’s bright. She’s sunny. And, unlike her classmates who are all planning on performing a similar magic show act at the school talent show, she is going to dance, dance, dance! She’s Mighty Mara, and she’s about to shake some new life into her muted town in the most surprising and beautiful way.

Cake Mix by Mikki Hernandez

A young mixed-race girl named Remy encounters that intrusive question, “what are you?” during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Feeling confused about where she belongs, Remy learns about ethnicity and what it means to be mixed by doing her favorite activity with her mother: baking.

Hello, Sweet Baby: An Adoption Journey by Janeen Jackson

Young and in love, Momma Red and Poppa Yellow Tomato decide to have a baby tomato. However, Momma and Poppa quickly learn that they cannot properly care for their sweet seedling and make the difficult decision to release her to another loving tomato family in Hopewell Garden, using the assistance of a helpful ladybug adoption agent.

Enter to win these heartfelt and magical stories here (contest code: BOOKS). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Cookies from CHUNK’D

CHUNK’D has the best gourmet cookies in Calgary – period. Fully loaded with flavor and creativity, they deliver anywhere in Calgary or visit their flagship store in Kensington (101 330 10 Street NW) and enjoy a sweet treat on the go. Enjoy one of their super decadent rotating weekly flavors or take home a Pienormous cookie to share with family and friends! Check out their full roster of delicious cookies at chunkd.ca or follow them on Instagram @chunkd! 

For your chance to win six ultra-delicious Chunk’d cookies for your family to enjoy, enter here (contest code: CHUNK’D). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Buddha Boards

Screen-free, mess-free and a setup that only takes seconds, the Buddha Board is a simple mindfulness tool that can be used anytime and anywhere – all you need is water. Using the board will calm the mind and relieve tension by redirecting your focus to the art of creating. Whether your child needs a break from the day in order to get back into a clearer headspace or a relaxing way to wind down before bed, Buddha Board is here to help. Learn more at buddhaboard.com. 

For your chance to win a Buddha Board and two Buddha Board Minis, enter here (contest code: BUDDHA). Contest closes November 20, 2023. 

Contest Rules

1. You can submit an entry from anywhere in Canada, but you (or a designated representative) must be able to collect your prize from our home office in Calgary.
2. You must be over 18 to enter.
3. One entry per person.
4. Prizes are awarded by random draw after the contest has closed. The identities of the winners are not made public for privacy reasons. If your name is drawn, you will be notified by email (you have seven days to respond before we choose another winner).
5. Entries must be submitted via our form at calgaryschild.com/contests unless otherwise stated. If this is not possible or the form is not working, you may submit your entry to allison.calgaryschild@gmail.com.