This past year, along with many other Canadian parent bloggers, I was invited to be part of the Crayola Mom Advisory Panel. This was a neat public relations experience as I’ve always been happy to give and receive Crayola products. I knew the kids would be really excited to get a chance to try out some new items. It also didn’t come with any big social media obligations; we were merely asked to provide any feedback we had on the products, and the shipments provided fodder for more natural conversations.

The shipments from Crayola that have arrived since April have included bathtub crayons, sidewalk chalk, Colour Wonder products, markers, a wall decal, and more.

Unfortunately for us, one major life event that coincided with this program was putting our house up for sale. So my kids have not yet actually played with the awesome Toy Story 3-D sidewalk chalk set they got. I couldn’t let them colour all over the driveway. The bathtub crayons got put away. I wasn’t totally mean. I did let them go wild all over a giant Cars colouring book, with sparkly pages, using their big set of Pip-squeaks markers.  We all love those. I also ALWAYS take Colour Wonder books and markers when we travel; they came with us to the UK in the summer, and to Ottawa at Thanksgiving.  Big fan of that technology!

The last shipment from the program arrived last month, and I also haven’t let the boys at it yet. Wow, you’re thinking (again), what a meanie.  But we just had Callum’s birthday and we seem to be bursting at the seams with new toys and “stuff”.  However, it’s a really good one that I’m holding back. I can’t wait until I let them try it out! (Give me a couple of weeks…)

Behold the new Colour Wonder Sound Studio…

“Bring Color Wonder creations to life – with sounds! This interactive colouring pad lets you choose from 60 sound effects and place them anywhere on any Color Wonder colouring page! Create endless sound combinations that play back when you colour your picture! The Interactive Drawing Base comes with 6 sound icon cards (total of 60 sounds), 5 Color Wonder Mini Markers, 12 pages of pre-printed Color Wonder art and 6 sheets of blank Color Wonder Paper. “

…and a we also got a Toy Story expansion pack for the Sound Studio.

These add extra images and sounds to your Studio.

Can’t wait for them to try this out – and what perfect timing, as we just watched all three Toy Story movies for the first time in the last few weeks.

Speaking of timing, you’ve probably noticed that the holidays are approaching.  Wouldn’t it be great for a little one in your life to try out the Sound Studio and an expansion pack sometime soon? Great, ’cause Crayola has been generous enough to provide a set for me to give away!

Giveaway rules:

1. Leave a comment on this post before 9:00pm EST on Thursday November 25th.  Tell me if you’d like the Toy Story or Disney Princess expansion pack to go along with the Colour Wonder Sound Studio for a little or big person in your life (hey, nobody said it was just for kids).

2. One comment per person, please. No extra entries available.

3. Make sure your comment includes a way of getting in touch with you.

4. Soon after the contest closes, I’ll pick a winner using random.org.

5. I’ll notify the winner, collect their postal address, and Crayola will send the prize directly.

Good luck!

Thanks to Crayola for their generosity through this program, and for this giveaway. Our family is very pleased.

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