Whimsical Gourmet (Etsy) Giveaway US/CAN (Ends 3/16)

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Last summer I purchased my son a play kitchen with a huge assortment of play food.  Immediately I noticed how cheap the plastic food was and un-realistic it looked.  Now he doesn’t care too much, maybe because he is a boy, but I think it would be so much more fun to play with realistic looking food.

Well an Etsy store called The Whimsical Gourmet creates adorable looking play food creations all at reasonable prices.  Attention is paid to details as she creates adorable felt play food in all different varieties.  Some of her selections are pastas, egg rolls, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more!  Her items look yummy and realistic as you check out the Etsy page.

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About the woman behind Whimsical Gourmet:

I am Karen Robison, a 25 year old stay at home mother to a vibrant toddler. I’ve dabbled with being crafty off and on since I was a child, but just hadn’t found my niche.

Last year I entered into a giveaway for a child’s wooden play kitchen and won! I decided to put it away for Christmas, which wasn’t for a few more months. I had a friend who had told me about felt play food, so I decided to try my hand at making some to go along with my daughter’s play kitchen. In November I taught a mini-class and did a craft show. I then decided to create an online shop on Etsy, just to see what happened. I sold my first order within 2 hours! I love my shop and I love what I do. I also love the fact that I don’t have to do it away from my child. It gives me joy to sit down, pour my ideas on paper, study the real items, and then recreate them into felt play food. Then comes the really fun part, my tester. After I was done creating the Deluxe Sushi Set, I gave a sushi roll to my 21 month old daughter. She immediately gave me a big grin and said “susi”. It made me really proud of my work, that a young toddler knew what it was right away. She clings to all my creations and tries to take them everywhere with her. She loves to “gook”.

I adore the smiles I get when children see and play with my felt play food. It’s also great for their creative, social, and verbal development too!

BUY IT: Check out Whimsical Gourmet on Etsy for her prices and selections! You can also visit her blog for a complete list of available items. She will also create custom listings if you want!

GIVEAWAY: One winner will win their choice of a Deluxe Sushi Roll OR an American Pancake Breakfast.

WIN IT: Check out Whimsical Gourmet on Etsy and comment on your favorite item!

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Extra Entries (Only valid after you fill in the Form above!):
~ Follow Whimsical Gourmet on Twitter
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ETSY GIVEAWAY:  Whimsical Gourmet Play Food – US/CANADA #Giveaway @mamasmoney (Ends 3/16) http://bit.ly/9EJecM
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~ Blog about this contest or send an email to friends/family and CC:ckachelmuss@gmail.com
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~ Enter any of my other giveaways or tell me how you heard about this giveaway!

Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. This contest ends on March 16th. Thanks everyone and good luck!  Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you.  This contest is only open to US and Canadian residents.

Mama’s Money Savers Disclaimer: I was NOT given a sample to review. This post is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Comments

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    jennifer says:

    I entered the punkaboo labels giveaway!

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    Christie says:

    I LOVE the sushi! So cute!

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    Eileen says:

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    michelle frame says:

    I love the Queen of Hearts Linzer Cut Out Cookies – Tea Party – Felt Play Food Set.

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    michelle frame says:

    Follow Whimsical Gourmet on Twitter

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    michelle frame says:

    Become a Whimsical Gourmet Facebook Fan

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    michelle frame says:

    GFC blog follower

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    michelle frame says:

    I am an email subscriber

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    michelle frame says:

    Become a Mama’s Money Savers Facebook Fan

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    Eileen says:

    I also entered your Dicks GC giveaway!
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    Eileen says:

    I also entered your EXergen Thermometer giveaway!
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    Alicia says:

    I love the pancake breakfast set. So cute!
    .-= Alicia´s last blog ..Why I Love Being A Parent =-.

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    Alicia says:

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted :) -@aliciamarie112
    .-= Alicia´s last blog ..Why I Love Being A Parent =-.

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    jennifer says:

    I entered the Fantastic Mr. Fox giveaway!

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    Dana says:

    dt

    I am unable to access link page..
    but I tweeted.
    zebastyandylan: ETSY GIVEAWAY: Whimsical Gourmet Play Food – US/CANADA #Giveaway @mamasmoney (Ends 3/16) http://bit.ly/9EJecM
    Today, March 12, 2010, 9:46:42 PM

    zippieee@msn.com
    .-= Dana´s last blog ..Great Giveaway Notice!! =-.

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    Suzy says:

    the bowtie pasta is so cute!
    .-= Suzy´s last blog ..Cupcake Hero:March Entry-Caramel =-.

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    Sarah says:

    I like the Chinese Shrimp or Tofu Lo Mein Take Out Box and Fortune Cookie Set – Felt Play Food.
    .-= Sarah´s last blog ..Giveaway from Maddie and Alex =-.

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    Dana says:

    still unable to access links page..
    tweet
    zebastyandylan: ETSY GIVEAWAY: Whimsical Gourmet Play Food – US/CANADA #Giveaway @mamasmoney (Ends 3/16) http://bit.ly/9EJecM
    Today, March 13, 2010, 9:01:29 PM

    zippieee@msn.com
    .-= Dana´s last blog ..Great Giveaway Notice!! =-.

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    Emily says:

    I like the Pancake Breakfast Set items- they are too cute! My daughter would love these!

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    Kristin Sutton says:

    I love the pancake set! Very adorable!

    kboso79(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Lisa says:

    I love the neat Deluxe Sushi Roll Set!

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    Lisa says:

    I subscribe by email

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    Lisa says:

    I follow by Google Friend Connect

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    Lisa says:

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    Edyta says:

    The American Pancake Breakfast is my favorite. My daughter would love it.

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    Edyta says:

    I subscribe via email.

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    trixx says:

    The Chinese Shrimp or Tofu Lo Mein Take Out Box and Fortune Cookie Set is so cool!

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    trixx says:

    I’m an email subscriber

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    trixx says:

    I’m a follower

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    trixx says:

    I entered the Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet giveaway!

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    Eileen says:

    Follow n Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/2sic2mooov/status/10497469014

    thank you so much!

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    Eileen says:

    I found out about this giveaway by my email subscription from your blog!

    Thank you!

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    Dana says:

    dt
    unable to access links page.
    zebastyandylan: ETSY GIVEAWAY: Whimsical Gourmet Play Food – US/CANADA #Giveaway @mamasmoney (Ends 3/16) http://bit.ly/9EJecM
    Today, March 14, 2010, 9:32:05 PM

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    Jennifer T. says:

    I entered the Fantastic Mr. Fox DVD giveaway.

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    I entered the Punkaboo giveaway.

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