Giveaway: $100 Rokenbok Action Set & $50 Deluxe ROK Block Set
If you're like me, you bore easy. I can fall asleep watching True Blood, so you can imagine what goes through my head after saying "No sweetie, the triangle won't fit in the square space" for the 400th time.
Toys for a 19 month-old are MIND-NUMBING. We've got multi-colored stackers, alphabet blocks, shape sorting cubes (pictured left), laughably easy puzzles and….ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz… Huh? What? Where was I?
The most exciting toy that Mazzy has at the moment is a talking map of the United States. I like it because it's fun to hear Mazzy say "Colorado" and because (embarassingly) in the face of a blank map, I would not be able to name all the states. So if a blank map is ever presented to me in some sort of "name the states or everyone dies" scenario, recalling Mazzy's map is the only shot I'll have at saving the world. (See? I have everyone's best interest in mind.)
As Mazzy gets older, I predict we'll ditch the boring stuff and get toys that are a bit more entertaining for the both of us. Something that doesn't make animal noises when you pull a lever. Or make me want to throw myself off Mazzy's mini-kitchen.
Something like a Rokenbok building set.
I know you think Mazzy and I are all dolls, necklaces and hairdryers (and mainly we are) but please don't be so quick to place us in the "princess/ballerina" box. Lincoln Logs were one of my favorite toys when I was little and Mazzy can currently stack about five of her alphabet blocks on top of each other— so yeah. Obviously, I'm already looking into whether MIT has a preschool engineering program.
Unfortunately, Mazzy is currently too young for Rokenbok (the sets are for kids 3 and up) but I've come to understand that Mazzy will keep growing (whether I'm on board or not) so in the interest of OPERATION: AGING BABY ACCEPTANCE, I had Rokenbok send us a set to check out.
Basically, I learned that Rokenbok is not your average set of blocks.
Their building sets involve things like scaffolding, mechanics and remote control (I think Mike just started to mouth breathe over my shoulder) that challenge young minds and create a totally educational experience. Kids come up with their own ideas and then they are able to build and interact with them on a whole other level— that is, if they can wrestle the remote control away from Dad. (Or Mom. No gender stereotypes here!)
Today, I am giving away two Rokenbok sets. One winner will receive an $100 Rokenbok Action Set with remote control and moving parts (pictured above) and a second winner will receive a $50 Deluxe Rok Block Set (example of what can be built pictured left) just by leaving a comment below (winners selected at random).
Both sets are excellent entries into the Rokenbok world. But be prepared because the Rokenbok world is full of diehard fans who let scaffolded remote control building sets take over their entire homes (see video below).
I, for one, can't wait to get started on my Diaper Changing Robot.
GIVEAWAY RULES:
1) You must be a Mommy Shorts Facebook Fan to enter. If you are not already a Mommy Shorts Facebook Fan, you can easily become one by clicking "like" on my right sidebar or by clicking here.
2) If you'd like a second entry, become a Rokenbok facebook fan (they do fun stuff like facebook giveaways and caption contests). Then leave a second comment below.
3) Just for fun, tell me the most boring toy/game your kid makes you play.
One last thing. And I'm doing this both because the Rokenbok lady was so cute/persistent and also because it really gives you a much better idea of the kind of toy I'm giving away.
Here's a two mintue video explaining the world of Rokenbok:
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I am so sick of UNO~
I like you on Facebook. The most boring game that my son makes me play is guess which hand the “whatever” is in.It could be anything:)
I like Rokenbok on Facebook. Thanks for the giveaway:)
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I find all things “Spongebob” boring
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My son makes me play Monopoly all the time. If I never play again, it’ll be too soon!
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I am a fan of Rokenbok via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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The most boring for me would be Go Fish which my daughter loves to play.
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My almost 4 y.o. would love this set! I already like you on facebook. The toy that I currently run from is Play-doh. My “job” while “playing” is to constantly roll out the dough so he can use the cookie cutters, total snoozer, and the kid could do this for hours.
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That is an amazing toy! The most boring game for me is Barbies, because she always wants to change their clothes, but can’t get the shoes on, or the pants wont fit, and so on and so on
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they like to play with cards for some reason… but are too little to actually play games with them…borrring!
I have played so much UNO this Summer that I’ve perfected the card “fan”. This is NOT a good thing. I used to like UNO. Not so much anymore.
Oh and I totally wish there was a LOVE button on FB for Mommy Shorts! But… I’ll settle for LIKE. 😛
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My two little guys would love this!
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The most boring thing my boys make me play is forts. That’s what they call it. They build a fort out of blanket draped furniture and want me to crawl in and sit there. That’s it, just sit. It’s not very stimulating for me. LOL
This is super neat my daughter and husband would have a blast with it. I like you on fb Jammie M sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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Most boring game my daughter makes me play is smores game.
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Most boring game the grandkids like to play is Animal Crossing.
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Our most boring toy is a cup my daughter hands it to me she takes it back she hands it to me she takes it back and over and over.
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I think these toys would make hours of fun for daddy and son…and of course mommy 🙂
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my kid would love this toy
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i think go fish can get pretty boring 🙁
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enter me thanks
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THis looks like a lot of fun for the kids!
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I get so tired of playing hide n seek. Its everyday request, and sometimes we have to get things done
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most boring game my kids make me play is dress up. As much fun as it may sound its gets old after awhile
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I like you on facebook Erin Cook
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I like Rokenbuk on facebook Erin Cook
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My little angel just love this!
I’m also love this