Happy Groundhog’s Day! Now that February is officially upon us, we all know that means that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. As the parents of boys, that typically means a lot of baking and one lucky woman who gets to have three very special Valentine’s. Not that I’m complaining, of course, but all of the typical pinks, hearts, and flowery things do not make much of a presence in our house full of guys. Luckily, we have an adorable niece that we can spoil when my urge for girly things kicks in. One thing that crosses over to both sexes, however, is simple – cooking. So, when offered the opportunity to review a children’s tent that tied in a pretend play culinary feature, I jumped at the chance.
HearthSong is a wonderful company that has hundreds of products for every child in any age group. Their current Valentine’s Day category has plenty to choose from and, for once, I had finally come across a few themed items that were geared towards boys! The Sweetheart Cottage Tent, however, covered all of the bases. Every child loves tents, our niece was thrilled with its color amongst the sea of blues from big brother’s toys, and all four children had a blast “cooking” and playing together. The Sweetheart Cottage Tent play set was a breeze to set up and only took about five minutes to do so. Along with the tent, the set comes with a miniature foam oven, cookies, a spatula, and a baking tray. There is even an adorable little apron for your little head chef! Now, while there was some debate as to whether or not it was cookies or burgers that were being made, it was fun to see all of the children interacting with one another and putting their imaginations to good use.
Featuring products that allow children to use their imaginations is one of the many reasons that I love HearthSong. My boys used to stay far away from all things pink because society has deemed it and all things colored such as “girly.” The Sweetheart Cottage Tent is different. Yes, it is quite pink but even my manly-man little ones enjoyed playing a game of “house” with their cousins. From camping to cooking and reading bedtime stories to saving dolls from a pretend fire after a play oven mishap, this toy allowed all of the kids to become the adults of their own little home.
After receiving the product, I learned that the Sweetheart Cottage Tent is not alone in its playtime fun but, instead, goes along with an entire village! With the whole collection, kids can role play as a pastry chef, a gorgeous cosmetologist, a sweet bakery owner, and even a postal worker! My favorite feature from the Sweetheart Cottage Tent is that, when not in use, the whole tent and all of the accessories can be broken down and stored easily inside of the oven! The biggest concern with most play tents is the amount of space that they require. Space is certainly not an issue with this product. When playtime is over you can easily stow it all away until next time!
Our Sweetheart Cottage Tent has now found a wonderful home within our niece’s bedroom but our boys still ask about visiting and cooking on a regular basis. Valentine’s Day, here, will still be its usual lovey-dovey goodies and movies event but, perhaps after brushing up on their baking skills thanks to HearthSong, this year will be much sweeter – literally. The Sweetheart Cottage Tent from HearthSong has definitely been a huge hit for us, all around, and I am certainly looking forward to see what they have in store for the rest of the year. Be sure to keep up with them via social media – Facebook and Pinterest – to remain up to date with all of the newest products, happenings, promotions, and giveaways. Yes, giveaways!
And, SURPRISE! We have two of those for you today!
HearthSong is currently running a giveaway on their site for a $500 shopping spree! All you have to do is visit www.HearthSong.com and fill in your e-mail address prior to March 31st for your chance to win!
Giveaway #2 from HearthSong is the Sweetheart Cottage Tent play set of course! HearthSong will be giving away one of these lovely little tents to one lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader! If you’re not feeling particularly lucky, you can head on over to the HearthSong website to place your order in time for Valentine’s Day.
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive a Sweetheart Cottage Tent play set. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Ends 2/16/13. ARV of $69.98.
Tabitha P.
i like the find it games.
D SCHMIDT
I also really like the Machine Washable Classic Sock Monkey Rabbit
Mendy Dinsmore
The Giant bowling game looks like it would be a lot of fun. I would like that.
Colleen Maurina
I also like their Space-Saving Folding 34″ Trampoline.
Jennifer R
Heart-Shaped String Lights, Set of 2
Terra Heck
Recycled Tires Horse Swing
Thanks
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Brande
The Fairy Wings are beautiful!
sandra davis
zip line
Jennifer T.
I’d love to have the Carousel Cupcake Stand.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Leann L
I’d love to have the HugglePod™ Deluxe.
Jennifer Rote
Round-and-Round Outdoor Swing™
Zoe Lee
http://www.hearthsong.com/heart-chalkboard-stickers_p1012191.html i am loving these for the craft room or playroom. They are so creative and cool. thanks for the chance to win,
Zoe lee
http://www.everythingforana.com
Lisa R
Enchanted Garden Manor and Accessories
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Peggy
I would like the LED Twinkling Wings
Sylvia White
I like the Geometric Climbing Dome
hollowsins
I love the incredi ball
sandra davis
like the Rose Hideaway and Entrance Special
tracey byram
I like the
Giant Piano Floor Mat
april yedinak
Fairy Connectagons
Sandra
My son would love the build your own ecosystem or the microscope set, and my daughter would goo crazy for the little miss boutique
Fawn H
I like the Buddy Bounce Balls
kelly thompson
id love the cupcake play set
shelly
I also like the Mali and Friends Dolls
steve weber
the folding 34 inch trampoline.
Kelly D
I would like the Giant Piano Floor Mat for my kids.
debbie jackson
giant bowling game
Kathy S
I’d love to have Beads in a Suitcase.
Ashley Nolan
I like the Plush Inflatable Cafe Chair!
Kristi C
I like the Oversized 3 in 1 Game Set.
Yolanda
Plush Inflatable Cafe Chair
Yolanda
gave Klout on beauty twitter name mrsskyrob
Thao
Giant Piano Floor Mat, that way I can use it too!
Maureen
I would love to have the work of art box for my kids! They would love that!
Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
deb c
I;d love to have the Sparkling Lights Canopy
Charlene S
I like the Spiro Hop.
thuy vu
I would love the Scuttlebug Indoor/Outdoor Pedal-Free Trike
Deborah
I like the Crooked Cottages!
http://www.hearthsong.com/crooked-cottages_p421397_s2006_d1403_c5306.html
Tracey Andino
The Shark Attack Plaque
Robin O
I also love the Connectagons® Glow-in-the-Dark Celestial toy!
Ani
We’d love to have the Connectagons Glow-in-the-dark Celestial set.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey
Hape 185-Piece Mosaic Bamboo Puzzle with Display Stand
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Louis
I love the Carousel Cupcake Stand
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
Kelly Massman
I think the Ed Creator Davinci Block Sets are cool!
Nicole Lancaster
I would love to have the Build-Your-Own EcoSystem kit and the T-Rex Skeleton.
emily l
The Giant Piano Floor Mat is right up my sons alley!
misusedinnocence@aol.com
Tamar
Little Jumpers Trampoline
Kim Weisser
The Little Miss Boutique would be fun.
JUDI COFFMAN
HUDDLEPOD!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley
I’d love the Manchester Table and Ashley Studio Stool
EMMA L HORTON
I LIKE THE GIANT BOWLING GAME
cheyenne thomas
Everything about this set up is designed to make a young childs’ heart dream of adventure and smiles.
cheyenne, The Carousel Cupcake Stand is sure to please many a tummy with its delights.
Jennifer Nixon
I’d get some cutie cakes for my daughter. They’re so darn adorable! The folding trampoline looks fun too. Thanks for this giveaway 😀
Melissa A
The nylon canvas hugglepod looks fun!
molli vandehey
the trampoline! my kids love to jump!
Christina
Zoku® Quick Pop Maker
renee walters
I like their Connectagons® Glow-in-the-Dark Celestial!
kindra a
the huggiepod looks awesome!
Realia M
i love the gingerbread bird house kit
Linda W.
The dome climber or zipline
Vera Khule
Oh I love those Hopscotch animals. How cute are they?
Julie Sant
The deluxe platform swing would be great for my grandchildren!
Misty McGrean
I like the I believe in fairies keychain
Audra Weathers
My daughter would also like the Corolle Carry Bed for Dolls.
mickeyfan
I know a little girl who would love the Rose Garden Gauze Gazebo Hideaway .
Allison Downes
Itsy-Bitsy Valentines and Miniature Mailbox Bank
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Monique Rizzo
The Bowling game.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
sandra
i also like the HugglePod™ Deluxe Indoor/Outdoor Canvas Hanging Chair
kelley wood
i like the zip line 🙂
Kara Jeremias
A Safer Sandbox
Susan Chester
I would love the Deluxe Resonator Bells.
Erika P.
The Mushroom Table and Stools Set
Peppin
I would like the youth skis and balance bike.
christine jessamine
I love the youth skis!
Michelle Frame
I love the Butterfly Dress with Finger Loops and Attached Wings
Mary Withrow
I like many of their items. I have been following them on Pinterest for a while! Lol
I like their
Nylon Canvas HugglePod™HangOut with LED Lights
I think the children would love to have it to play in while I work in the garden1
Lori Paulsen
I love your wall and window stickers, too cool!
Kristen
I’d get the Cutie Cakes.
polly
i like the wooden bunny hutch
melissa allen
I love everything on the website, the zipline looks really fun for kids!
Maryann
I like the Color My Heart Pendant Necklace Craft Kit
Jill Myrick
I love the Pink Party Pavilion Play Tent.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Karen Farrow
The Horse Swing would be great to have
Carl Egon Cederlund
This will be good for grandaughter
natalie rose machowski
I like the cupcake corner
Denise Welch
My grandkids like everythink thanks
Joyce Harrell
Wooden bunny hutch
Nicole Newby
The glove puppets are cute, I think my son would love them.
Sharon C
Giant Piano Floor Mat
Michelle Little
I like the Creation station studio set.
Shannon Barnes
The Hugglepod Hangout is cool!
Laurie
My daughter likes the Legends of Magic Kit with DVD.
James Beck
Space-Saving Folding 34″ Trampoline
cynthia mahoney
Tidoo Bath Baby Dolls
Michelle Tucker
I’d love to have the Giant Tree Frog Lamps.
Stacey V
I’d like
Plus-Plus Mini Interactive Building System for my classroom:)
Karen Gonyea
I also like their Space-Saving Folding 34″ Trampoline.
Wendy Mastin
The Brio® Cargo Harbor Set, 16 pieces
christine
so pretty and girly
mary reynolds
Dress-Up Costume Accessories Set
Dress-Up Costume Accessories Set
amy deeter
Recycled Tires Horse Swing
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
alexa d.
I like the giant bowling set.
Karri Steed
Garden Lab Kit
Mayla M
I think my boys would like the Craniatics Game Set.
Renae Cruz
The trampoline looks really fun.
jeanne conner
we like the 65″ Inflatable GBOP (Great Big Outdoor Playball) Incred-a-Ball™
Whitney @ It's Gravy, Baby!
Learning Resources® Primary Science Set with 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards
lisa
folding 34 inch trampoline
Emily Rangel
The giant bowling game looks like a lot of fun!
Virginia Rowell
I would love to have the Weather-Resistant Resin Royal Fairy Family.
Gina
I’d love to have the Button Dress-up doll. I think it’s so cute.
Tabathia B
I love the Putter Pool Indoor Game
kathy pease
I like the Interactive Lava Volcano
angie
grandson would love the Brio® Cargo Harbor Set, 16 pieces
lisa lo
http://www.hearthsong.com/giant-piano-floor-mat_p403676_s2006_d1403_c5303.html
Giant Piano Floor Mat — so cool :o)
Robert
Rainbow in my room motion activated miniature projector
susan smoaks
we would have a lot of fun with the Grow-Your-Own Mushroom Garden Kit
Katherine Donovan
I like the Button Dress-Up Dolls
shanta spradlin
Alex® Toys Happily Ever Crafter Kit
joanne gentry
I also like the Camping Tent.
jo_jlem@hotmail.com
Rich Hicks
want the Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
Suzie Williams
The Puzzle Maker
danielle lima
Tie Dye Patchwork Fun Fringe Flannel Quilt-Making Kit, 246 Piece
Heather
~*~*~* Little jumpers trampoline. *~*~*~
Janice
I like the Collapsible Folding Lap Desk.
Noreen
The buddy bounce balls just looks fun