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    KidsCraft Playhouses Review & Giveaway (Ends 4/23)

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    Okay so a few months ago I bought a giant beanbag chair which came in a giant box.  Now the box was dirty because it was shipped in it and it had markings all over, but my boys loved it.  They played with that box for almost two weeks before it finally couldn’t be taped back together!  Then and only then did they play with the beanbag I bought!  I was so amazed and joked that from now on I was just giving them empty boxes for presents!

    Well two dads and a grandfather in Atlanta saw that their kids were captivated by moving boxes instead of their playthings, so they formed KidsCraft Playhouses.  Made with 100% recycled material and made in the USA, KidsCraft Playhouses offers two sturdy designs available online and at specialty retailers.  The best part is that the designs are completely blank and white on the outside, which is perfect for coloring on!

    The two designs available are the Shuttle Imagination and the Creation Cottage.  Both are specifically designed with flaps and pre-cut slots so you can easily assemble the house or spaceship.  So no need for cutting, taping, or measuring, or batteries!  You can use anything you want to decorate them too, whether it be crayons, markers, paint, or craft supplies.  The possibilities really are endless!  I would definitely supervise though with arts and craft supplies so you don’t find marks or items throughout your house.

    Both of the structures are built for indoor or outdoor play, but obviously they are not meant for wet environments.  They are also pretty big that at least two kids should fit in each.  I think both two are great for either gender and definitely are great for a rainy day!  I can even see either structure being great for breaking out during a birthday party and letting all the kids color it, obviously careful though that they don’t all try to squeeze in!

    Also, if you redeem your sales receipt online at www.kidscraftusa.com, then KidsCraft will mail a free 8-pack of crayons to you.  The crayons are even 100% recycled from unwanted crayons.  KidsCraft is also working with various charities and partnered with the Trees for the Future Foundation.

    MY THOUGHTS:

    I think KidsCraft Playhouses are genius!  I mean they took cardboard boxes to a whole new level.  They now offer a clean surface for kids to decorate on their own and are sturdy enough to last.  I love too that they already have windows and doors pre-cut! (You should have seen the window I cut in the box from the beanbag that my boys played in!)

    We received the Creation Cottage (42”L x 39”W x 54”H) and decided to keep it in our basement.  My son has wanted to open it since it arrived, since the outside box had a picture of what it was.  I decided on the Creation Cottage because it is a little bit bigger than the Shuttle Imagination and I thought both boys would fit better in there, but don’t get me wrong the Shuttle Imagination is still big (39”L x 34”W x 72”H with 12” long fins).  Each playhouse is though designed to comfortably fit 2-3 children.

    So it took me and my twelve year old sister about ten minutes to put it together and because we were winging it, we put it on a little backwards so I had to take it apart and redo it – so I recommend following the instructions even though it seems super easy!  Once it was together the kids had a blast!  Coloring it was so much fun and there is so much to cover.  My boys even started coloring inside even though it is darker inside.  They even put their little plastic chairs up to it to color the roof.  Then we went inside and there are five windows and a door, there is even a mail slot.  Myself, my sister, and both boys were able to sit inside the house just fine.  Now we couldn’t move around much but we were able to sit in there.  As far as durability goes, it is pretty sturdy.  My boys are rough and were pushing on the walls and jumping inside all over and it held up.  We had a few issues were the corners were separating a little bit but I think that is because we had to put it together and take it apart so it wore the slot pieces a little more.  I think it will last us a while especially now that they know to be a little bit more careful and gentle.

    BUY IT: You can buy both the Creative Cottage ($59.95) and Shuttle Imagination ($69.95) along with some other great products at the KidsCraft Playhouses website.

    GIVEAWAY: One winner will win their choice of either a Creative Cottage ($59.95) or Shuttle Imagination ($69.95).

    WIN IT:  Comment on what you like about KidsCraft Playhouses!

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    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 April 23rd. 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 residents.

    Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I was sent a Creative Cottage to review.  This post is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any way for this product review.

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    4. Cheryl@SomewhatCrunchy says

      I love that they’re made from recycled material!!
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    36. kathy pease says

      they are so big and i love that they give a portion of all proceeds to benefit children’s charities.

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    38. Mellisa Swigart (funsavingmoney) says

      I am following kidscraft on Facebook@
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    39. Mellisa Swigart (funsavingmoney) says

      I am a follower of yours on google connect!
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    40. Mellisa Swigart (funsavingmoney) says

      following kidscraft playhouses on twitter
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    41. Mellisa Swigart (funsavingmoney) says

      My son has been begging for his own clubhouse. He would love the spaceship! I think this is a genious idea.
      Thanks Mellisa
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    52. Kerrie Mayans says

      I like that their products are made in the USA and they have one that is good for girls and one for boys.

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    139. Jay says

      I don’t know if hubby would like but I like that the kids could write and “destroy” and still be able to recycle it. I don’t know how long it would last though.

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    145. Terra Heck says

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    146. Terra Heck says

      I like that the kids are able to decorate them to their liking and they are roomy to play in. Thanks.
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    156. Cori Westphal says

      I’m an email subscriber, coriwestphal at msn dot com.
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    157. Cori Westphal says

      I’m your FB fan: Cori Eckstrom Westphal
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    158. Cori Westphal says

      I follow KidsCraft on Twitter @coriwestpha
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    159. Cori Westphal says

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    160. Cori Westphal says

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    161. Cori Westphal says

      I think it’s great that this is 100% kid powered fun! Batteries NOT included! 😉 I also love that the company donates a portion of all sales to children’s charities around the world! What a great company!
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    218. Betty N says

      What I like about Kidscraft Playhousess: I love that they are left white so the children can decorate them and make them their own (I also appreciate that when they wear out they are recycleable

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    242. Amanda A says

      I loved their photo gallery – you can really get an idea of how large they are from the pictures of all the kids having fun!

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    244. Elaine, clothed much says

      I love that you can draw and color and personalize it!
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    250. Snowflake07 (Audra) says

      I like that they come undecorated, because I think decorating the outside would be half the fun! I also like how they are a nice size so that more than 1 child can play in them at a time.

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    263. Janelle says

      Follow KidsCraft Playhouses on Twitter (iambrimful)
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    264. Janelle says

      I like that kids can color their own designs on the product. Great for the imagination!
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    277. Rebecca Orr says

      I like that you can color or paint them. My son would love to decorate the Shuttle. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail

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    286. Melissa says

      I love that kids can decorate them however they want! That is hours worth of busy time before they even start playing with it!
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    301. Kelly Deaton says

      I follow KidsCraft Playhouses on twitter. (dkad23)
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    302. Kelly Deaton says

      I like that the playhouses are made out of 100% recycled cardboard materials. Thanks for the chance!
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      I’m a KidsCraft FB fan (Melissa Johnson Cleaver)
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    320. Melissa Cleaver says

      I follow KidsCraft on Twitter (@melissaaggie98)
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    321. Melissa Cleaver says

      I like that the kids decorate them themselves.
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    343. Eileen says

      WHat I love is that the kids can play with their favorite toys ever…a big old BOX and make it a fantasy hide out to decorate how they want! (and I appreciate that it is made in the USA!)

      LOVE that Shuttle! My grandson would go CRAZY over that and my husband would love to gift that…he has helped work on some small NASA payloads for the shuttle so is all about space! VERY cool!

      thanks so much!

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      I follow you on google friend connect
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    346. Heather McD says

      I’m a fan of kidscraft on facebook
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      I follow kidscraft on twitter
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    348. Heather McD says

      I love that they give proceeds to children charities!

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    362. Hannah says

      I love that you can color them in yourself, not only hours of play time in the house but also decorating and assembling!

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    383. Stephanie V. says

      A portion of all proceeds will be donated to children’s charities throughout the United States. Perfect for pretend play!
      tvollowitz at aol dot com

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    416. AndreaT says

      I love that the shuttle is such a unique shape – I’ve made school buses/cars out of rectangular boxes, but a space ship is definitely beyond the scope of what I can do! And I like that it’s totally recyclable if/when it’s been loved to bits.

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    439. SHANNA says

      I love that it is a blank canvas, so your child can color and design it how they want. Genius!! Great Giveaway! =]

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    445. JamericanSpice says

      I love that they got this idea to make such a fun toy out of cardboard. I mean don’t our children play with our boxes more than their toys?? 🙂
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    447. Lauren says

      Wow, neat! I love that they are cardboard and therefore can be disposed of nicely when you’re done, instead of chunky plastic!

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    460. Mayra says

      That is such a genuine inventiom, love it!
      I like that it’s eco-friendly and it can be customized by the kiddos.

      Hope I win. =)
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