Guidecraft Review and Giveaway!

I love a toy that is both educational and fun. It makes giving that toy to my children much more special because I know they are going to be getting so much more than just a toy when they are playing with it. Guidecraft is a company that puts so much thought into every toy they create. "Since 1964, Guidecraft’s mission has been to create products that inspire and educate; products with a focus on safety, creativity and quality."
Guidecraft has some of the best educational toys I have ever come across, and not only do their products allow your child to be creative while having fun, these toys are top quality and made to last!
I was thrilled to be able to do a review for Guidecraft Toys. I chose to review their Drivetime Signs set of 6. My oldest recently learned how to ride a bike, and being that we live on a busy road, I wanted to be sure he knew all there is to know about traffic and being safe. And of course, I knew the Drivetime Signs would be so much fun to play with outside and even in our basement when it's too cold to ride bikes outside. He got such a kick out weaving in and out of the signs in our driveway, and he caught on so quickly what each sign meant-his favorite is the stop sign! Everywhere we go, he is sure to point out every sign he sees! I love that he is learning about road safety so young!
The great thing about Guidecraft products is the easy set up and construction. It's another great way to get your child involved in an activity that could be educational-reading instructions, following step by step procedures, etc. My son loved helping his dad and grandpa set up his new signs, as you can see! It was easy for him to connect the signs to the poles, no tools were required other than our hands! I would highly recommend these signs for any young child, it's great to get started early learning all things safety I think!

Guidecraft has so much to offer: Dollhouse furniture, art gear, bedroom furniture, dramatic play items, developmental toys-you name it, they have it! The selection is outstanding, and you know that if it's Guidecraft, it's top notch quality! With a company that's been around over 40 years, I have faith that they know what they are doing and providing us with the absolute best when it comes to the products we want for our children! Guidecraft "products are designed and tested to meet or exceed mandatory safety standards set forth by the CPSC and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008" How reassuring!

Buy it: Check out Guidecraft online, and be sure to check out their store locater to find a store near you that sells the best Guidecraft has to offer!

Win it!: One lucky reader will win their own Drivetime Signs set of 6! Perfect for a gift for your little one!

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Entrants from USA only are eligible. Contest Ends on October 27th at 11:59 pm EST. Winners will be chosen by random.org and announced October 28th, 2010. Winners will be notified by email with “You Have Won the Guidecraft giveaway” in the subject line. Winners will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Disclosure/Disclaimer: I was given an item for this review, no other compensation was given. Guidecraft will be responsible for prize distribution. For more information on this blog and my posting practices, please refer to my disclosure policy