Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Capture the Magic: Gemmy My Pet Firefly {Review & Giveaway}

My Pet Firefly logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Belinda!}

Big Sister E attended a three-week camp at her preschool this summer and, just as I had suspected, she loved every minute of it.

Along with all of the play and activities that they did indoors and out, one of the aspects that she enjoyed telling me about each day was which of her classmates' Special Day it had been and, more importantly, what they had brought in for show-and-tell.

Therefore, when it came time for her to decide what item she wanted to bring in for her day, it was a major decision for her. After pondering each stuffed animal or toy, she just wasn't satisfied with any of them and I could see her starting to fret as it wasn't long before she had to head out the door.

As luck would have it, I had just the thing to show her that I knew she would be absolutely thrilled with: My Pet Firefly by Gemmy.

My Pet Firefly reviewFor the past 25 years, Gemmy Industries Corporation has been the premier industry trendsetter in the fields of holiday home decor, advanced animatronics, and unforgettable novelty items. After the many positive reactions to their Butterfly Collection, which give the appearance of a real butterfly in a jar, My Pet Firefly was was added to the family.

At first glance, this jar appeared to be not much more than a traditional, old-fashioned canning jar with a lid. But one tap unlocks the magic and kids (and adults) of all ages are mesmerized by the comically-styled firefly as it realistically flits and flies around inside.

My Pet Firefly My Pet Firefly My Pet Firefly

It truly took around half a second from the moment that Big Sister E saw the blue glow and flicker before her face lit up into a huge smile. The luminosity created an eye-catching light effect and the flickering and tapping really does look as though we've caught a live lightning bug from out in our yard (something she has a great time doing but then is also a little scared when it actually happens).

Having immediately decided that yes, this was the perfect item to bring in for show-and-tell, when I picked Big Sister E up that day she couldn't stop talking about how much her teachers and friends were amazed at My Pet Firefly. She proceeded to happily place the jar next to her bed (it makes a uniquely interactive nightlight) and both she and Little Sister B have found it just as incredible in the days that have followed.

Whether in the light or tucked away in the dark...

My Pet Firefly...My Pet Firefly has proved to be a big hit for everyone who has seen it. The girls can often be found just sitting in front of the jar tap, tap, tapping on it and then watching wide-eyed as the firefly flits around and makes its soft tinkling sounds as it bumps against the sides.

Available in green, blue and pink, all that these require are three AA batteries (which come included and installed) and a little imagination and you have a gift that is sure to amaze for years to come. Retailing for $14.99, My Pet Firefly is available at Cracker Barrel and Kmart stores nationwide.

For everything from Halloween costumes to outdoor living items to the magic of butterflies and fireflies, Gemmy has a wide selection of products that are sure to delight the lucky recipient (even if that's you). And, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to share the enchantment of these unique pets as well, because...

One lucky person will win a My Pet Firefly from Gemmy!

My Pet Firefly giveawayTo enter to win: Visit Gemmy and tell me another of their innovative and unique items that you would like to own.

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 Gemmy on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
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!

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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, become a fan on Facebook or add Thanks, Mail Carrier to your blogroll.
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Giveaway will end on September 13th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, 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 residents of the U.S. and Canada only.

A big thank you to Gemmy for providing a My Pet Firefly for review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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Denise G said...

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tatertot374 said...

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mogrill said...

I like the blue morpho butterfly.
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Debbie Kennedy said...

I'd love to have the Pink Morpho from the Butterfly Collection. My daughters would be amazed!
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I also entered your havaianas giveaway!
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Karla S said...

I would like to have the Light String – Metal Lanterns.
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polly said...

i like the butterfly collection too but the firefly just is the cutest ever! brings back wonderful childhood memories!
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Finding Purpose in the Pain said...

I think the butterfly jars are so cute too!

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ReggieMann said...

I would like to have the Butterfly Collection™ – Pink Morpho

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ReggieMann said...

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I entered your Tea Collection Giveaway

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Laura Love said...

I love the Butterfly collection monarch.
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Tracey M. said...

I went to the Gemmy site and just love the solar LED lights; especially the strings of lights.

Thanks for this giveaway!

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loves6cats said...

I would love to have the Light Up Costume...very cool.

loves6cats said...

I follow Gemmy on Twitter.

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I "like" Gemmy on Facebook.

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I entered the Sunglass Warehouse giveaway. Thank you.

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I follow you on Twitter as loves6cats. I tweeted.
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I sent the wrong tweet link.
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Amy Mc said...

I love the bubble fogger, we saw it in a store and the 2-year old was fascinated!
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Savor The Days said...

I'd love to get the light up costume for my kids
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dfraley3 said...

I'd like the Butterfly in a jar.
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cherylweatherhead@shaw.ca said...

How amazing! Loved each one of the butterflies in the Butterfly collection...could use them in the classroom science area :)
Peace,
Cheryl

cherylweatherhead@shaw.ca said...

I "liked" Gemmy on Facebook.
Peace,
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Became a fan of Thanks, Mail Carrier on Facebook!
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robynl said...

I'd love to own the Butterfly in a jar

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Melissa said...

i love the light up halloween costume!! invisible_fairy_05@yahoo.com

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Pauline MIlner said...

From the Gemmy website, I really like the Outdoor Solar LED Lantern. It would be a great addition to our back yard setting.

Thanks for the great giveaway. ~Pauline

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Pauline MIlner said...

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Peggy said...

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andalene said...

My daughter would love the Butterfly collection - the monarch, the swallowtail and the blue morpho are my daughter's personal favourites. This would be another product we'd enjoy at our house. abrennan09@hotmail.com

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ReggieMann said...

I entered your Lalaloopsy giveaway

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dfraley3 said...

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Lori A. said...

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Peggy said...

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angie lilly said...

OMG love love LOVE and WANT the Animated Airblown® Black Cat!!!!!!!!!!
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Kristen said...

I'd LOVE to have the Outdoor Inflatable Movie Screen!

Kristen said...

I follow on GFC (1)

Sarah Lee said...

I would love to have the pink morpho butterfly from the collection!

Unknown said...

I really like the green one! So neat!
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Unknown said...

I would like to own one of their LED luminary lights! So beautiful!

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Unknown said...

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Angela said...

The inflatable movie screen is hilarious! And a great idea.

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Angela said...

I'm following Gemmy on facebook

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Angela said...

I'm following Gemmy on twitter as @suburbanjung

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I follow on GFC entry #1

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Peggy said...

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Linda W. said...

i like the Gemmy butterfly collection. email subscriber walk9@att.net

Lori A. said...

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Tina Powell said...

gotta get 2 of gemmies light up costumes so me and my hubby can chase each other in the dark! but i want a firefly too!tmdpowell@yahoo.com

Giveaway Hound said...

I would like to own the light up halloween costume giveawayhound at gmail dot com

Craig and Julie said...

What precious products! The butterfly collection looks really cool too. Thanks!

Craig and Julie said...

I have entered in other contests with you. Thanks!

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I like the capture the magic butterfly
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Karla S said...

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Magela said...

I would like to own the Blue Morpho from the Butterfly Collection.
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corey said...

I'd choose the Pink Morpho - from the Butterfly Collection.
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Tara said...

I'd like to own the Pink Morpho from the Butterfly Collection. :)

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I like the Light String - White Spheres. Thanks.
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Peggy said...

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Unknown said...

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Cindy DG said...

I liked the m& m customes for the entire family! Cute and appropriate! Nothing scary! :)
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