Gummylump Review and Giveaway

There are so many different online toy stores out there.  Too many to make a decision which is why I usually choose to shop at Amazon.  I know, I am lazy.  Right before I left for BlogHer I noticed that my friend Sky was being partially sponsored by this company called Gummylump.  The name alone made me giggle because, as you may or may not know, I am obsessed with Gummy anything (especially gummy worms!)  Anyway, Sky told me that Gummylump sold the "best children's toys at the best prices."  Well I thought that this was too good to be true so I checked them out myself.  As soon as I hit their homepage I saw a lot of Melissa and Doug toys and I knew I would love Gummylump.


Recently I was told that they would like to work with me on a review for my wonderful readers (yeah, I think you're pretty special!)  I was able to choose 3 Melissa and Doug puzzles (because I wanted puzzles) and they were sent uber quick.  I mean, lightning speed.  I let Dexter help me in the selection process and he chose the following puzzles:

Melissa and Doug Vehicles Sound Puzzle

Melissa and Doug Jumbo ABC Chunky Alphabet Puzzle

Melissa and Doug 48-Piece Pirate Jigsaw Puzzle

The reason I chose puzzles is because I feel that they help children develop their hand-eye coordination and deductive reasoning skills.  I want Dexter to be able to use his deductive reasoning skills that he is learning and know where to place each piece.  Puzzles are a win-win situation for parents.  Children get to enjoy the fun and parents can enjoy the knowledge that their children are building.  As an elementary school teacher I love teaching Dexter new things and I love watching him "get it".  It is so rewarding!

Dexter helped me pick out the puzzles that he wanted and for that reason we discovered that the Pirate puzzle is a little more complicated than he is ready for.  I think I am going to put it away and try again at Christmastime.  

The alphabet puzzle is so smart because not only are the letters shown on the pieces themselves but they are also under the pieces making it easier for kids to solve all while learning their ABCs.  Dexter is still recognizing animals and I liked that there are animals near their coordinating letter (Z for Zebra...)

The sound puzzle is also really great.  I am not sure if I got one with a short but not all of the sounds work.  Maybe its just my puzzle.  It certainly wouldn't surprise me.  Dexter loves the pegs on the vehicles and he loves the "trucks".  It was nice watching him learn the names of all the vehicles and their coordinating shapes.  

I am so blown away by Gummylump's selection of toys and their super fast shipping.  I would highly recommend them for all of your shopping needs.  After all, Christmas is just right around the corner!

Win It:  One lucky winner will receive 3 puzzles of their choice from the Gummylump website!  How awesome is that?  Head over there and tell me which 3 puzzles you would pick.

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This contest will end on September 20th at NOON EST. Good Luck! It is open to US entrants!   

***I was sent some products for review purposes. I did not receive any other compensation. The opinions expressed within this post are truthful and I was under no obligation to write a positive review***