Stuffed animals are loved by all children, but when they come with a little something extra, it makes them even more worthwhile.
RUSS has put a lot of fun into their SeaPals and Shining Stars animals, no wonder their tag line is Make Someone Happy with RUSS.
Identified by the Star registry logo on its paw, The Shining Stars come with a sealed hangtag containing a secret code allowing you to log on to www.shiningstars.com, register and name a real star with the International Star Registry.
You can then print a certificate and star chart, showing the exact coordinates of your star.
This code also allows you unlimited access to the virtual shining star world where you and your child can take part in many fun activities.
This was a true treat for my daughter. She is obsessed with the night sky, longing to be an astronaut someday. So when she found out that she could have her very own star, she about flipped over backwards in sheer delight.
It was fun sitting together as a family, naming her star and then running outside that evening with daddy’s telescope to try and find it. She then went to bed cuddling her new favorite friend.
The Shining Stars come in an assortment of animals. We are giving away an adorable giraffe to 3 lucky winners. Retail Value $14.99
For your marine-life loving children, Russ has tons of fun packed into their SeaPals.
Each SeaPals.
Each character comes with a code that unlocks the SeaPals world at www.seapalsworld.com, where kids can play games, chat with other fish in the sea, explore reefs and shipwrecks, and learn about marine life.
The SeaPalsWorld site has been designed for ages 5-12+, to help promote education and learning. Every sea animal that exists in the SeaPalsWorld universe has been based on real-life animals. Information such as their ocean behavior, size, feeding habits and interaction with other sea animals has been based on scientific research.
And to support the preservation of marine environments, RUSS will make donations to local aquariums, helping to raise awareness about the importance of oceanic conservation.
We have one SeaPals Banner Fish, retail Value $11.00, to give away to one lucky reader.
Here’s how to enter to win either a Shining Star or SeaPal, please leave your preference below.
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If you are already subscribed and are on our newsletter list, you qualify for these two additional entries. Go ahead and leave your additional comments below. - As always, non bloggers are welcome to participate! We understand you can’t link – but please spread the word to your friends via facebook, twitter, etc.
- Entries are open from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th at 12pm EST.
- Our winner will be drawn randomly and we will announce the winner Monday, December 1st. Please make sure to check our site and your email address to see if you have won a prize. We must receive your reply within 5 business days. (If you want your prize to arrive in time — the sooner we hear from you, the better!)
- This contest is open to US shipping addresses. Due to legal restrictions, this promotion is not available in Arizona.
Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete list of our Contest and Giveaway Rules.
Thank you RUSS for your generous donation of 5 animals to our Under the Tree Program.
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Thanks for hosting this amazing giveaway!
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oh those are so cute! My son would love one.
Thanks for hosting this amazing giveaway!
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I would love the giraffe for my son!
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These are sooo cute! The girls would love them!!!
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These are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
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The giraffe is absolutely adorable. Thanks for the chance.
I’m a subscriber!
My granddaughter loves stuffed animals!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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that giraffe is so cute – my little guy would adore him! he is a total giraffe fan!
The giraffe would be my first choice. They are both so cute though! Thanks!
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the giraffe is cute
Cute animals! I know someone on my list would love these!
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my daughter would love the shinning star or either really
My granddaughter would love thse plush animals.
VERY cute!
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My kids are into all kinds of stuffed animals right now.
This looks like a perfect little friend for my son.
please enter me thank you!
KIDS LOVES THESE ANIMALS
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Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Very cute
Twittered!
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My daughter would love them, but I love giraffes, so if I won… it might be a fight!
Thank you for holding such a great giveaway!
Those are absolutely precious!
This would be great for the new baby
I’m a subscriber
Shining star is my pick.
Hope is high for the giraffe.
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Banner is cute. My son would so love the reef shark.
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I am a subscriber
I love that they are unique animals that you usually do not see everywhere
I would love to win these.
Aww so cute, but youngest would love these!
These are so cute! Please enter me in the drawing.
Cute giraffe!
Enter me please & thank you for having this contest.
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My son loves stuffed animals, and what an awesome idea about the star registry!
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The giraffe is sooo cute!
Please enter me! I’d love to have this.
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we would love the shining star giraffe
I have a little girl in my life who would love to have the giraffe!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
I also subscribe to the newsletter.
We would love to win a giraffe!
we would love to win one of these for our youngest who recently lost his monkey in the daycare thanks so much
I am also a newsletter subscriber!
My son would just love this!
plug me in for a giraffe
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The seahorse and giraffe are both such cuties! I used to remember my Mom having loveys from Russ when I was a child! My children would love these!
I love the sea pals seahorse
They are so cute!! We love the giraffe!!
So cute I love Russ! Giraffe!!!
My nephew will love this!
Wee man would love to add a fish to his collection…Although, he would prefer it if they made Killer Whales.. yup we are at the Shamu stage… wiicked13 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I am also a subscriber via email, thanks again!
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My daughters would love to share this, how cute! Thanks so much for such a great giveaway!
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my grandson would love this.
I would love to win this for my kids. Thanks for the chance to win.
Those are so cute!
Too cute! 🙂
the giraffe is cute. thanks!
My daughter wouldl ove the Shining Star Giraffe!
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Your giveaway buttons are on my blog 🙂
Would love to win this for my daughter. Thanks for the contest!
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I am a subscriber
Russ makes such good stuffed animals!
I love the plush giraffe, shining star
I totally love the giraffe!
I love the giraffe.
love any sea critters
Love love love that giraffe!
So adorable. My youngest would love this. Thanks for the great giveaway.
The Giraffe is neat!
I’m a subscriber too.
I get your feed.
These are so cute. We love the beach and the seahorse is my personal favorite since I collect seahorses.
adorable!
Fun to gift as gifts…
Posted on my blog for others to see.
How cute!
Thank you!!
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enter me please
Thank you! I would love to win for my 3 kids. Thank you!
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My daughter cannot get enough stuffed animals! We would love the giraffe.
I have a 2 month old and it’s hard to find gifts for Christmas for him so this would be perfect!
Your button is on my blog, thanks
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I am a subscriber, thanks
very cute, thanks
Thanks for the great contest. Please enter me.
I am a subscriber
I love the giraffe ,Shining Star.
He looks so cuddly and squishy and we could give him a good home:)
I’m also an email subscriber, thanks!
My daughter is such a stuffed animal maniac. She has tons and it’s never enough. She says she wants to be a vet…we’ll see! thanks for the great contest!
enter me!
My son loves stuffed animals!
My daughter is a stuffed animals junkie :o)
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I have your button.
I love the giraffe. My kids have a giraffe they can sit on.
I like the giraffe
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Shining Star
I’d love to win one for the baby!
Great present!
Youre right it is an adorable giraffe. Count me in!
I would like to win the giraffe for my daughter. Thanks for the chance.
My daughter would love the SeaPals Banner Fish.
Those are so cute! Another great giveaway!
my grandkids would love this…thanks for the great giveaway
I am a newsletter subscriber, thanks for the entries and I’m wishing everyone a blessed holiday!
A RUSS Shining star would be perfect for my baby nephew!
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I subscribe!
J is fascinated by aquariums and mermaids, so we would choose a Sea Pal! How cute! Thanks!
VERY NICE!
They are so cute.
My dd just started shinning stars and she loves it
this would be perfect to keep my little one busy for awhile, so i could get something done around the house for a change.
I receive the newsletter as well! 🙂
Oh we are giraffe lovers here! The Shining Star prize for sure!
Oh, how cute! My kids would love them!
thank you a hugger for the kids
My grandkids love “cuddle animals” and these look so cuddly.
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That little guy is sooooo cute!
I would like the sea pal
I like the Sea Pals.
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Julie
How Cute. I love the Shining Star plush.
Julie
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Please enter me, thanks!
I’m an email subscriber.
I’m a feed subscriber.
I would so love the Shining Star. Thank you so much for all the wonderful chances!!
The giraffe is adorable. Please enter me.
I subscribe to your newsletter, too!
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Seahorses are my daughters favorite.
My 5 year old son would LOVE to win one of these!
Cute!! Count me in!
i think my little one will like the giraffe.
My little granddaughter loves giraffes and she would be thrilled if she could have this one.
Subscriber!! 😉
Woo hoo, great giveaway!
enter me
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What a great stuffed animal and a great way to interact with your kids!
The shining stars turtle is adorable!!!!!
The shining starts turtle is so adorable!
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I’m a subscriber
The giraffe is adorable!
I would love the sea pal. What a cool gift.
My daughter would love the giraffe
I have your button on my blog.
My granddaughter would be thrilled!
I love the giraffe but the sea horse is very cute too. thanks for blogging about these products
The giraffe is so cute!
This would be perfect for my son’s nursery.
adorable
Great prize! Love the giraffe.
My son would love this gift, please enter me!
My kids would love this.
My daughter collects giraffes!
love to win
Please, enter me, great prize!
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this is a fantastic stocking stuffer.
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I love Russ toys. My first Russ toy was from my husband when we were dating. 🙂 I have your button on my blog sidebar. TY
I am also a newsletter subscriber.
Oh… I love the Shining Star Giraffe for my son. Thanks.
The shining star is wonderful but all of them are adorable. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Very cute!
Too cute!
Adorable!!!!
I’d be happy to win either one since my children would love either, but my first choice is SeaPals.
great prizes.
please enter me
the shining star
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I subscribe to your newsletter.
Your holiday button is on my blog.
I’d like to enter for the Shining Star Pal. What a very neat gift for a little one.
My daughter would love the seahorse. She loves stuff animals and she would have the best home over here.
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I would love the Shining Star!
I really love the sea pals, and teh seahorse in particular
Thanks for the third entry since we are newsletter subscribers.
Thanks for the second entry. We are feed subscribers.
We would love these. Thanks for the contest.
I am a subscriber. Thanks
The seahorse is cute. Thanks for the chance.
Adorable!
I also get the newsletter
love the shining star animals
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I get your newsletter!
Your button is on my sidebar
I’m a feed subscriber
my kids – they LOVE the stuffies! Great giveaway
Aww, how cute.
so cute thanks
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These are too cute!
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Russ always has the cutest stuffed animals. These are adorable.
cuteeee
I’m a feed subscriber too.
Cute plushies~ Would love to win.
My toddlers would love this!
I’ve subscribed to your feed.
I’m a newsletter subscriber!
My niece or nephew would love either one of thoes adorable stuffed animals.
My granddaughter loves stuffed animals, thanks for the giveaway
I’d love to win!
I would love to be entered.
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The giraffe is so cute!
Please enter me.
Love the giraffe, he so cute! 🙂
I have a friend who loves and collects giraffes–thanks for the neat giveaway.
I’m a subscriber…
This is right up my alley…oh, and my little girl would love it too. 🙂 Thanks!
I love Russ Stuffed Animals. They are created with a lot of love. Please enter me in this sweepstakes.
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My son would love the giraffe!
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my girls would love the Shining Star Giraffe!
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The giraffe is too cute!
My daughter would love the giraffe! I am a subscriber
My girls would love either one
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I subcribe!!
I think the baby giraffewould be great for my little one!
So cute!
awesome…for my boy
I have linked back to you!!!
we love soft friends at our house
I’m a newsletter subscriber.
Cute Cute Cute!!!
I am a subscriber
I have several grandchildren that would love this as a gift,thanks
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I’m a subscriber!
My little girl would love the Shining Star Giraffe!
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Please enter me for the Giraffe. Thanks!
these are adorable
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Sea pal or giraffe, how could you go wrong?! Count me in, please!
I’d like a shining star.
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We would love the opportunity to win this – please enter us!
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too cute
I’m already subscribed to your newsletter!!!
These are absolutely adorable!! I would prefer the Sea one, but I’ll take either or!! I don’t have a blog, but i spread the word! Thanks so much!!
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These look very snuggly!
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I love the Sea Pal!
Your button is on my sidebar.
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I love the seahorse!
I subscribe to your feed. These are too cute.
I am a subscriber.
Your button is on my sidebar.
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So cute. My daughter would love it.
Love the giraffe!
my son would love the shining star giraffe. thanks.
These are wonderful for any age!!
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Please enter me! :Thanks
So cute!!
My baby would love this one
I am linked…
I would love the Shining Star Giraffe…but either would be awesome!
I subscribed. Thanks !
I really like the giraffe. Thanks !
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I have your button and have blogged about the giveaways.
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I would choose the giraffe for my son. Thanks for another great giveaway!
either would be cute but the giraffe is the one i would like to enter for. Thank you for the giveaways
Oh, surprised to see me again? I also get your newsletter. Thanks!
And, once again, I subscribe to your feed…
Yep, once again we’d love it!
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We LOVE those guys!! Count me in!
I also have your button on my blog.
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The giraffe is adorable!
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Those would be sweet for our new baby on the way.
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The giraffe is adorable.
Holiday button on my sidebar here
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Oh I would love a Russ shining star stuffed toy!
…and i have a button on my blog sidebar
…and the newsletter
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i have a brand new niece who could use a cuddle soft toy!
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the shining stars collection is adorable!
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How adorable – my daughter would be in heaven.
Enter me please!
Very, very cute!
I am already subscribed through google reader and I receive the newsletter. Thanks!
I love cuddly animal toys and so do my grandchildren! Cute prize! I signed up for the newsletter.
I also subscribe via google reader.
The giraffe is so cute!
I subscribe.
The Shining Star is adorable. Thanks!
The giraffe is adorable!
Super cute! I’m already a subscriber.
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I am a feed subscriber.
The giraffe is adorable and my son would love it!
I subscribe!
Very cool!
Too cute! My kids would love this! the button is on my blog and I subscribe to your feed.
And I’m subscribed to your feed!
Very cute!
I get your newsletter via email.
I am a feed reader through bloglines!
Thanks for the chance, those are darling!
Very cute!! What child wouldn’t love them? Button is up on my blog!! Thanks!! 🙂
SO CUTE!! My little boy would love this (he loves stuffed animals) I get your newsletter, I posted a blog, and have added a button to my sidebar. : )
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Cute – Cute – Cute!
My son already has one of these, and I know that he would love another one. He loves anything that has to do with things on the internet.
Adorable! I am subscribed to your feed and newsletter.
i subscribe to your feed. thanks! you guys are awesome!
these are adorable!!!!! thanks for the chance to win!
And I’m subscribed to your feed.
I’d love the giraffe. Thanks
I love the giraffe!
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I am signed up for the newsletter.
I am subscribed through google reader.
My middle son just asked for one of the seapals yesterday. He’d love it!
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I blogged about your Christmas Giveaway.
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The giraffe is so cute! I love him!
The giraffe is too cute!
super cute!
And I also subscribe to your feed.
I get the newsletter also.
Oh, the giraffe is just too cute!!
I’m subscribed to the blog feed.
I get the newsletter.
We love giraffes in my house!
I still have the first Russ bear I ever got. Linked, subscribed, buttoned on my sidebar – so count me in. I prefer the giraffe, but my daughter loves the fish. Either is cool!
I subscribe…
So cute, either of my girls would love to find this in their stocking.
I’d like to win the Shining Star for my little girl!
I subscribe.
I’d love to win the Shining Star.
the shining star. my favorite zoo animal. thank you
Oh I just love those animals! My daughter has the little black cat shining star…
Love, Love, LOVE stuffed animals and RUSS makes some great ones – Please enter me for this one, thank you!
who couldn’t use another stuffed animal??
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Cute, cute, cute!
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Adorable!!
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So cute hope I win.
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I subscribe to the feed and the newsletter.
I’m a subscriber!
my 3-y-o LOVES giraffes!
I subscribe to your feed too.
I am a newsletter subscriber.
I am a feed subscriber.
Russ does have some amazing plush animals! Both are very cute but I think I like the sea horse. It looks so cuddly!
Thanks!
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very cute!
my son would love the sea pals.
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I’m a subscriber.
cute!!
and one more for subscribing to the feed. 🙂
One more entry for the newsletter.
Enter me for that adorable Giraffe, it’s the cutest. 🙂
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so cute! I subscribe!
I’m a subscriber!
I would love to win the giraffe, since my sone was born he tends to get giraffe and monkey themed things, so this would fit right in with some of his blankets!
RSS subscriber too 🙂
I’m a newsletter subscriber
So fun! Thanks ladies
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I love the Shining Star giraffe. I think my kids will really have fun thinking up a name for their star.
I get your newsletter.
I love the Giraffe!
I get your newsletter as well.
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The giraffe is just tooooo cute!
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I am a subscriber.
I would love to get the giraffe for my little boy. Those are adorable.
I have your button!
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I am a subscriber!
i am also a subscriber!
ooh…a “sea pal” would be perfect for my mermaid loving girl!
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The Shining Stars.
We would love one of the SeaPals!
My youngest loves all stuffed animals and my oldest loves looking at the stars. This gift would thrill them both!
My 1yo has several giraffe toys of varying sizes and styles, and she would love to add this to her collection. Thanks for introducing us to these adorable toys!
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I love that little giraffe and so would my son! So cute!
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Please enter me. I’d love either of them!
I’m a subscriber
I wanted to get Noah a Shining Star for Christmas this year since he loves astronomy. this would be a great gift for him.
They are so adorable! My daughter loves stuffed animals and this would be a great addition to her collection!
For my extra entry: I subscribe to your feed.
My 10yo daughter collects giraffes! This would be a great addition!
I’m subscribed.
I would love the giraffe for my son!
And, I also subscribe via RSS!
I’m a newsletter subscriber!
Oh, my lil man would love this “zoo” as he calls giraffes. (he has a zoo book, and the pic on the front is a giraffe)
I am a subscriber through google reader!!
Thanks!! 🙂
Ohhhh…. we would love the Reef Shark- how cute are they!!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
I’ve got an 8 year old who would be thrilled! I am also a newsletter subscriber!
Thanks!
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How cute it would be sticking out of the top of a stocking!
Either would be great for us
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So cute. My son would love the Shining Star. Thanks for the chance.
I get your newsletter.
Love these!!
I have your button! I also am subscribed to your newsletter and feed!
I subscribe.
How cute! My grandson would love this.
My daughter would love one of these!
I also get your newsletter!
This would be great for my niece! Thanks! 🙂
Count me in!
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I love these kinds of things!!
So cute! My daughter would love this!
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Aww, very cute
My son loves jungle animals this would be great! Count me in! Thanks!
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Extra entry – I subscribe to your feed by email
My daughter would love this little guy
Who can go wrong with stuffed animals? My children will love this!!
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my 8 yod would love the shining star one!
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VERY cute!
Enter us!
cute!