Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Douglas Cuddle Toys {Review & Giveaway}

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Kristy!}

There is something about stuffed animals that all children love. Whether it is their plush, soft cuddliness, their ability to be there for unconditional hugs and snuggling or the way that they can provide security and friendship all through the night, a great stuffed animal can find a place in a child's heart and stay there indefinitely.

But let's face it: there are a lot of stuffed animals out there these days and, unfortunately, many of them aren't so great. Big ones that fall apart, small ones that have pieces falling off, brands that are recalled due to poor craftsmanship... sigh. It's enough to make me want to avoid stuffed animals altogether sometimes.

That is, however, until I was introduced to one of top names in high quality, unique, endearing plush animals around: Douglas Toys.

From the most adorable stuffed dogs to the softest toy dinosaurs to the most adorable baby plush toys, Douglas Toys has been committed to making safe and quality toys for over 50 years. Whether you're looking for cute or realistic, you'll find all shapes, sizes and colors available that, with their sweet expressions, have a way of just being a step above a regular stuffed animal.

As I browsed the huge variety of kids' toys over at Douglas, I knew I had found the right thing for Big Sister E when I came upon the toy purses. Bright, colorful and available in seven different styles (horse, dog, butterfly, dachshund, guitar, cat and owl), they combine two things that every girl I know loves: purses and stuffed animals.

And when the Pink Calliope Horse Purse arrived, Big Sister E and I couldn't get over the utter cuteness.

I have to admit that, for a minute, I wondered how silly I would look out in public carrying a girls' toy purse. It's just that cute! The combination of the great fabrics and the fun features like the braided tail and the ruffle mane really give this horse a huge dose of added charm and appeal.

Plus, the strong construction and the zippered inner compartment really do make this a functional purse, which just makes it even more fun to give or receive it as a gift. How could you not want to head straight to Douglas Toys when you know that the reaction is going to be such a happy one?

Big Sister E would barely stand still, she was so excited about wearing this purse!

If you're looking for a darling plush item for babies, Douglas Toys has them all (some rattle or squeak for added effect) and you won't have to think twice about whether they are the highest quality. Or, if you're looking for a unique new cuddly pal for an older child, Douglas Toys has those, too - and they even have a great selection of stuffed animals that boys will like as well.

Available right on their website or at retailers across North America, Douglas Toys is definitely one of the top names in adorable, plush pals of all kinds. Giving one of these cuddle toys as a gift is one that you know will last through a lifetime of love. Thanks to their generosity, one person will get to find out just how great Douglas Toys are as well, because...

One lucky person will win the plush item of their choice
(up to $40) from Douglas Toys!

To enter to win: Visit Douglas Toys and tell me which of their adorable cuddle toys you might select if you are the winner.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow Douglas Toys on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you leave the following message on their wall: Douglas Toys has the most adorable plush toys! I just entered to win my choice of cuddle toy at Thanks, Mail Carrier! http://bit.ly/bxqlBd
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

#WIN the Douglas Toys cuddly plush toy of choice (ARV $40) and give your child a new pal! @thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/bxqlBd #giveaway

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and Douglas Toys. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on October 22nd at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, as I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Douglas Toys for providing a Pink Calliope Horse Purse for me to review as well as the item of choice for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

939 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   1 – 200 of 939   Newer›   Newest»
Stacy Uncorked said...

Ohhhh! Princess Nagger would LOVE the Stegosaurus or the Ruby Red Dragon! :)

I'll stop back by to take advantage of the extra entries later... ;)

Yours Truly said...

I think I would choose Rocky Pug.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Yours Truly said...

I entered the SportBrella giveaway.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

My daughter would love the Pink Circle Horse Sillo purse!
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Halo giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Play Doh giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Citizenpip giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Wind & Weather giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Magic Cabin giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your Keurig giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

entered your K'nex giveaway
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

follower via GFC #1
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

follower via GFC #2
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

subscriber to your feed #1
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

subscriber to your feed #2
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

your FB friend #1
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

your FB friend #2
anita[dot]truck[at]gmail[dot]com

Amy said...

I would pick the monkey or the fizz horse or let me children decide.

Amy
Flyin Peru (at) yahoo (dot) com

Amy said...

Following douglas Toys on twitter

Amy
Flyin Peru (at) yahoo (dot) com

Amy said...

I follow on GFC

Amy
Flyin Peru (at) yahoo (dot) com

Sims Family said...

We have a cat named Lili, so I am going with Lili the pink dot cat. Those are all so cute!

sims.whitney at gmail.com

Sims Family said...

I get your emails
sims.whitney at gmail.com

Sims Family said...

I get your emails
sims.whitney at gmail.com

X said...

I would pick the CHOMPERS ALLIGATOR
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

following douglas toys on twitter @kimhigueria
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

Fan of douglas toys on fb
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

commented on their FB wall
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

following you on twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/kimhigueria/status/25788611064
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

GFC follower
kimhigueria at gmail dot com
1

X said...

GFC follower
kimhigueria at gmail dot com
2

X said...

FB fan
kimhigueria at gmail dot com
1

X said...

FB fan
kimhigueria at gmail dot com
2

X said...

Entered the sanlori giveaway
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

Entered the frecklebox giveaway
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

X said...

Entered the play-doh giveaway
kimhigueria at gmail dot com

Randi said...

I love the 1187.2 Monkey Business Sak with 1719 Bongo Monkey, a monkey in a bag (purse) is perfect for my little girl. Thanks!
mommy saves at yahoo dot com

Randi said...

I follow via GFC, thanks!
mommy saves at yahoo dot com
#1

Randi said...

I follow via GFC, thanks!
mommy saves at yahoo dot com
#2

Randi said...

Twitter follwer (mommy25girls)
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/mommy25girls/status/25794516082

AVMCS said...

I'd prob. order this one if I won: 1364 Doug Tan Dog Action Musical

TY

Anonymous said...

Did someone say DRAGONS? I love the one named EMBER!

mind411@hotmail.com

CindyWindy2003 said...

i might get the 4034 Patch Raccoon
carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

CindyWindy2003 said...

follow Douglas Toys on Twitter, @carafferty, carawling(at)hotmail(DOt)com

CindyWindy2003 said...

twitter follower, @carafferty and tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/25799013611
carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

CindyWindy2003 said...

entered kodak, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

CindyWindy2003 said...

entered keurig, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

CindyWindy2003 said...

"email subscriber
carawling(at)hotmai(Dot)com"

wigget said...

i might get the 2048 OMA ST BERNARD

wigget said...

subscriber 2

Mamawj's Moment Away said...

So many too pick from & so beautiful too, I like both the 3792 LAURAL WHITE TAIL DEER & the 1634 Sunset Paint Horse very nice quailty in the Douglas Cuddle Toys
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

Mamawj's Moment Away said...

http://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/25801873427
tweeted
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

hendy said...

They're all so cute but I would get the Bibs Emperor Penguin.
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

subscribe via email #1
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

subscribe via email #2
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

follow via GFC #1
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

follow via GFC #2
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

subscribe via google reader #1
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

hendy said...

subscribe via google reader #2
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

dannyscotland said...

I would get 348 Cloud Dancer Paint Horse--but it was SO hard to pick just one! I have a weakness for stuffed animals...

dannyscotland said...

I'm following Douglas Toys on Twitter @dannyscotland

dannyscotland said...

I'm following Douglas Toys on Facebook

dannyscotland said...

I left the message on their wall!

dannyscotland said...

I entered the Weather Direct Weather Station from Wind and Weather giveaway

dannyscotland said...

I entered to win the Sport Brella

dannyscotland said...

I entered to win the $25 gift card to TJ Maxx/Marshalls

dannyscotland said...

http://twitter.com/dannyscotland/status/25806179347

I follow you on Twitter

dannyscotland said...

I follow on google friend connect, entry 2

dannyscotland said...

I get your emails

dannyscotland said...

I get your emails, entry 2

dannyscotland said...

facebook fan

dannyscotland said...

facebook fan, entry 2

dannyscotland said...

I've got your button on my blog at daydreaming of cloth diapers dot blogspot dot com

dannyscotland said...

I've got your button on my blog at daydreaming of cloth diapers dot blogspot dot com, entry 2

dannyscotland said...

I've got your button on my blog at daydreaming of cloth diapers dot blogspot dot com, entry 3

Amber said...

I would choose the Pirate Adventure Pak!
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Follow Douglas Toys on Twitter.
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Like Douglas Toys on FB.
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Left message on Douglas Toys FB wall.
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Follow you and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/kahluaii/status/25808402695
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Subscribe via email #1
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Amber said...

Entered Keurig giveaway.
kahluaii84 at gmail dot com
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Krysten said...

Hey There! Following you from Twee Pop Linky!

Cute blog! You can visit me at http://clickableparty.blogspot.com

Best,
Krysten

Kristen said...

I'd pick Gabriel Gorilla.

couponboss at gmail dot com

Sylvia said...

I like the Black Hills Black & White Spotted Horse
sylviawhit@gmail.com

Sylvia said...

I subscribe by email
sylviawhit@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I might pick the Zen Blossom tote with Panda!
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I like you on FB, Kay Cee 1
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I like you on FB, Kay Cee 2
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I sub via email, 1
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I sub via email 2
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

Follow with GFC 1
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

Follow with GFC 2
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I get you in my google reader 1
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

I get you in my google reader 2
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered kodak
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered halo
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered chic monkey
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered citizenpip
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered playdoh
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered clouds and stars
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered spinning seesaw
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered weather direct
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered sportbrella
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered knex
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered star costumes
contestkim25@Gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered keurig

Jenny said...

So cute! I like the Sea Horse Sea Shell Sak!

Jenny said...

I'm a Google Follower.

Jenny said...

Google Follower

Jenny said...

Your button is on my blog:
http://ourniftynotebook.blogspot.com/

Jenny said...

Your button is on my blog-2

Jenny said...

Your button is on my blog-3

Erin MacPherson said...

Hey Xenia! Thanks for this great review! I tried to find a way to follow you but I couldn't figure it out... let me look again!!

The Mommy Mambo said...

Oooo! I like the Wooly Mammoth and my boys will too!

The Mommy Mambo said...

Following your blog now!

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I like Sparkie the Rottweiler!
jtfilleman@cox.net

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I subscribe!
jtfilleman@cox.net

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I subscribe!
jtfilleman@cox.net

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I follow you!
jtfilleman@cox.net

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I like you on facebook!
jtfilleman@cox.net
tonya stutzman filleman

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I like you on facebook!
jtfilleman@cox.net
tonya stutzman filleman

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I have your button!
jtfilleman@cox.net
www.nebraskahockeymom.blogspot.com

Kimbuckjr said...

MANDATORY ENTRY: OH MY GOSH, 'IF' I win this totally awesome giveaway, I will be purchasing at least 2 of the "1511 BRUSHY HAMSTER's." My daughter is in LOVE with Hamsters so I may have to purchase a few of them and then sew different outfits for each of them. UGH! Maybe I can talk her into some other stuffed animals, I HOPE! Even more than that...I HOPE I win!!!
kimbuckjr@yahoo.com

Lolly Jane said...

lily pink dot cat would be DARLING for my neice.

new follower from moms review 4 you. hope you'll follow back.

:)

Katie said...

lily pink dot cat :)

Katie said...

I'm a GFC follower

chelsei said...

We would choose Circle Game Dog Sillo.
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

I like Douglas Cuddle Toys on FB
Chelsei Ryan
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

1-Follow via GFC
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

2-Follow via GFC
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

1-Subscribe to email
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

2-Subscribe to email
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

1-FB fan
Chelsei Ryan
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

chelsei said...

2-FB fan
Chelsei Ryan
pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would choose the GENERAL GERMAN SHEPHERD dog!

bloggeraway@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

twitter follower & tweeted:

http://twitter.com/Lovelyloo/status/25863763733

bloggeraway at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I am now following GFC.

bloggeraway at gmail dot com

bdiane34 said...

I really like the 731 Calliope Fantasy Horse
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

follow Douglas Toys on Twitter
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

Liked Douglas toys on facebook
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

Left message on Douglas toys wall (ariel tempest)
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

entered the wind and weather giveaway
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

entered the spinning seesaw giveaway
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

entered the star costume giveaway
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

follow on twitter and tweeted
sweokgrl@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/bdiane34/status/25878777623

bdiane34 said...

follow you on GFC entry 1
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

follow you on GFC entry 2
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

subscribe to RSS feed entry 1
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

subscribe to RSS feed entry 2
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

subscribe via email entry 1
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

subscribe via email entry 2
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

fan on facebook (ariel tempest) entry 1
sweokgrl@gmail.com

bdiane34 said...

fan on facebook (ariel tempest) entry 2
sweokgrl@gmail.com

Mary Elizabeth said...

I would have to choose the baby plush giraffe!! So cute!! mclaingreen@yahoo.com

The Baldree Family said...

The 2030 Calico cat
rachelbaldree@ hotmail.com

The Baldree Family said...

I follow!
rachelbaldree@ hotmail.com

The Baldree Family said...

I follow!
rachelbaldree@ hotmail.com

Carol said...

I would get the Calliope Fantasy Horse. My daughter loves mythical things.

Jenn S. said...

I like the 3807 Armor Horseshoe Crab.

jas8929 at gmail dot com

CindyWindy2003 said...

http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/25893028652
carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

Mary said...

I'd love the puffball Bichon pup.

mryward(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mary said...

I follow on GFC. (mamie316)

mryward(at)yahoo(dot)com

john said...

either the CRAB or lobster would be nice.

Contest Kim said...

entered crafty kids
contestkim25@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would pick the 2030 Puzzle Calico Cat.

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Follow you on Twitter; rhoneygee
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/25913050649

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Like you on Facebook: Rebecca Honey Graham

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

#1

Anonymous said...

Like you on Facebook: Rebecca Honey Graham

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

#2

Renee G said...

I would pick the Tan Pup Lil' Snuggler.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

Amo said...

I like the Thelma Pink Flower Dog!
amoeidson@yahoo.com

Amo said...

I like Douglas Toys on Facebook!

Amo said...

I follow you GFC!
amoeidson@yahoo.com
#1

Amo said...

I follow on GFC
#2

Amo said...

I follow on RSS feed!
#1

Amo said...

RSS feed!
#2

Amo said...

I subscribe via email
amoeidson@yahoo.com
#1

Amo said...

I subscribe via email
amoeidson@yahoo.com
#2

Amo said...

I am a facebook fan of Thanks Mail Carrier!
#1

Amo said...

I am a facebook fan of yours!
#2

Amo said...

I have your cute button on my blog!
http://whereawomanshakeshertablecloth.blogspot.com
#1

Amo said...

I entered the Kodak frame giveaway!

Amo said...

I entered the Chic Monkey Boutique giveaway

Amo said...

I entered the Playdoh Creations Caddy giveaway

Amo said...

I entered the Kid K'nex giveaway

Melissa said...

2048 st. bernard....?

Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Jen and Andy said...

The crab is cute!! :)

Melissa said...

gfc follower
Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

gfc
Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

gfc
Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

email subscriber
Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

email subscriber
Invisible_Fairy_05@yahoo.com

Jen and Andy said...

I follow Douglas toys on twitter @JenLee3838

Jen and Andy said...

I like Douglas toys on facebook

Jen and Andy said...

I commented on their wall

Jen and Andy said...

I like you on facebook #1

Jen and Andy said...

I like you on facebook #2

Jen and Andy said...

Follow via gfc #1

Jen and Andy said...

Follow via gfc #2

Jen and Andy said...

Subscribe via rss #1

Jen and Andy said...

Subscribe via RSS #2

«Oldest ‹Older   1 – 200 of 939   Newer› Newest»