Upon the arrival of our BabbaBox from BabbaCo, I had two ecstatic 4 year olds and two slightly jealous 7 year olds! The boys could not wait to get their hands on this amazing activity box for kids!
About the BabbaBox
Designed for children ages 3-6, the BabbaBox is a monthly subscription, theme-based activity box that comes delivered to your home jam packed with ALL the materials, instructions, and content needed to really engage your children!
Each theme-based box includes 4 major components:
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CREATE: Each box contains 2 to 3 crafts and ALL the supplies needed to complete each craft!
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EXPLORE: Each box, designed by a panel of experts, is theme-based to help children relate to and explore the world around them.
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STORY TELL: Each box contains a book to go along with the theme.
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CONNECT: Each box contains materials and links for interactive learning with prepaid downloads approved by BabbaCo experts.
Our {Feelings} BabbaBox
Our BabbaBox theme was FEELINGS! After the boys had a chance to “ooh” and “ahh” over all of the materials, we sat down and read the book together! I was so impressed with how my boys responded to the story! I felt like the old adage of treating others how you want to be treated really hit home with them! “I am friendly because I like it when someone is friendly to me.”
I even caught my daughter reading the book to my little guys again later in the day…in their favorite reading spot of course!
After we read the book, the boys were all set to get started on the crafts.
Craft Time Just Got Easier!
I {heart} organization! When I opened the box I discovered that each of the crafts (along with the instructions and all of the needed supplies) were neatly packaged in zip bags. Oh, the joy!!! This made craft time so much easier! I didn’t have to hunt around the house for supplies! Absolutely EVERYTHING that we needed was included in each bag!
Our BabbaBox Craft Projects
Our first activity was making Feeling Magnets! After some discussion about feelings (thanks to the book), my 4 year olds decided to let my 7 year olds participate! (They thought about how their big brothers would feel if there were not able to do the craft also…so sweet!)
After coloring the feeling faces and cutting them out (YES, the colored pencils and the scissors were included), we added the magnets (which were also included)!
It was so cute seeing my boys changing the faces in their feelings box based on how there were feeling throughout the day!
Our second activity was the Feelings Finders activity. My boys LOVED using the special glasses that not only allowed them to “see” how people were feeling by their facial expression but also allowed them to see behind them through the mirrors on the sides of the lenses!
As the boys “spied” out different feelings on people’s faces, they added the corresponding face sticker in their Feelings Journal!
Our final craft was making Sock Puppets! This was our favorite BabbaCo Feelings activity! The boys not only enjoyed being able to make their very own puppets, but they had even more fun playing with Mr. Henry Sock and Mr. Conner Sock! (Yes, even though Mr. Henry is pink, HE is a BOY!)
There was even a treat for me in the box! The card reads:
I know the “feeling” I get a lot as a parent is…stress. So much to juggle and handle! This is one of my favorite ways to de-stress in 5 minutes. Have your partner, friend, or even your child rub your back with this massager! Ahh…even a few minutes makes a difference!
It was so cute when one of my 4 year olds sat and “massaged” my back! He kept asking me how it felt! (The feelings theme was really sinking in!) It seems it was as much fun for him as it was relaxing for me!
Our Final Thoughts on the BabbaBox
Needless to say, we loved using our BabbaBox! The boys are already asking when the next box will arrive! I love that everything needed is included! This definitely makes crafting with children a lot easier and a lot more fun!
The BabbaBox is perfect for the parent who wants to do fun, engaging crafts and activities with their child, but doesn’t want the hassle of gathering all the ideas, books, and supplies!
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Still want to know more! Check out this video from BabbaCo founder, Jessica Kim!
So, do you want a BabaBox for your child? Below are some chances to win and a coupon code for purchasing memberships!
Win a BabbaBox!
The folks at BabbaCo are graciously giving away a BabbaBox to one of my readers!
Giveaway Info: ~Giveaway has closed~ The first and mandatory entry is to simply leave a comment letting me know that you would like to win! Optional (Additional) Entries: The following are additional ways that you can enter to win. However, you MUST complete the mandatory entry above. (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!)
@MamaJennBlogs is hosting a #giveaway for a @BabbaCo #BabbaBox The giveaway ends at midnight on Saturday, June 23rd! One winner will be randomly selected and emailed. Winner will have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and a way for me to contact you in case you win! Giveaway is open to those with US or military addresses only. Comments (giveaway entries) ARE moderated and will appear after they have been approved. ONLY comments posted on the actual blog post count as entries! |
More Ways to Win:
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Visit Christian Momma for another chance to win a BabbaBox. Giveaway ends 6/21/12.
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Visit Contented at Home for yet another chance to win. Giveaway ends 6/25/12.
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Sign up for the BabbaCo newsletter through 7/31/12 to be entered to win an annual Babbaco membership.
Purchase a BabbaBox
Head over to the BabbaCo website to purchase your BabbaBox! There are currently three membership options, all with free shipping!
- Monthly Membership: $29.99/month
- Annual Membership: 2 Boxes FREE! $299.99/year
- Summer Survival Pack: $89.97 for 1st 3 Months
$29.99/month after 3 months
You can even gift a BabbaBox membership! This would make a great birthday or Christmas gift!
Be sure to use coupon code MFB20OFF for 20% off your first box! |
This product was given to me free of charge. I do not have to return the product to the vendor. I was compensated for my time invested in reviewing the product. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.
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This is great! I have three small kids and love to do things with them….sometimes I have enough time to research and gather materials and buy materials, etc., but sometimes it would be so fabulous to do some that was already put together :).
Thanks for introducing us to this great resource!
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