What could be better than a trip to the neighborhood toy store for a kid? Nothing! There is something magical about being in a local store that is totally devoted to toys and fun!
I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store Sweepstakes
To celebrate our neighborhood toy stores, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association is hosting a I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store sweepstakes with two chances to win.
Win a family vacation of a lifetime to Mexico and Dominican Republic, staying at the Hard Rock Hotels, courtesy of Thomas & Friends.
Six winners will win amazing ASTRA award-winning prizes valued at $250 each.
- Gift basket of Kidoozie products from International Playthings valued at $250
- Gift basket of Calico Critter products from International Playthings valued at $250
- Gift basket of earlyears products from International Playthings valued at $250
- Gift certificates for Playmobil products. Two winners will receive a $250 Playmobil gift certificate each to be redeemed at an ASTRA-affiliated retailer
- Gift basket of assorted Best Toys for Kids winning product from ASTRA valued at $250
Enter I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store sweepstakes.
You can both contest for the I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store sweepstakes here.
Best Toys for Kids
ASTRA brings together specialty toy manufacturers, independent toy stores and toy buyers to encourage smart play and local toy shopping. What I have found shopping my local toy store is a higher level of toys. Generally, they are more creative, imaginative, and educational. Below are a few ASTRA award winning items that you might find at your local neighborhood toy store that you wouldn’t’ find at the big box stores.
I received toys to facilitate this post.
Air Stream Machine
This Thames & Kosmos Air Stream Machine is truly a dynamic toy for junior scientist to explore air pressure and air flow.
It provides hours of fun for kids ages 8 and up. Watch our unpacking video to see the impressive number of pieces this experiment kit includes.
Pulsar Powerballs
Another creative and fun kit is the Curiosity Kits Pulsar Powerballs. I don’t know a kid alive that wouldn’t love creating their own super-high bouncing lit-up balls!It comes with two easy-to-use molds, 2 Pulsar Powerballs lights, 8 bags of colorful crystals, 3 storage bags, and easy to follow instructions.
Check out our unpacking video below to see everything included to create 5 super-high bouncing balls.
Super Magnetic Tidal Wave Thinking Putty
Kids love to stretch, mold and shape putty. Super Magnetic Tidal Wave Thinking Putty does this and more. When it is placed near a magnet, it is magnetically charged and kids can do tricks with it. The putty is attracted to magnets, you can manipulate it with magnets by pulling it, shaping it, and more. If you place a magnet under it, it will lift up around it!
These are just a few award-winning toys you can find at your local neighborhood store. Be sure to enter the I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store sweepstakes daily for your chance to win big. You can earn up to 8 entries per day between now and November 8, 2013.
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This was not a paid post. My own opinions were used based on my perceptions and experience. Thank you to ASTRA who provided the product for review.
