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Emmy’s Kiwi Crate Adventure (and a guest post!)

July 22, 2013 by Cassie 28 Comments

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Well, it’s Monday, and we survived the weekend at Sweet Clover.  It was crazy, in a very good way!  I spent Sunday recovering since I worked all day Saturday and then went right out with friends to the Taste of the Town in Middletown.  (By the way, it was my first time trying mead wine, a honey wine…. SO good!  But definitely for sipping….)

Before I get into my post, I wanted to let you know I am a guest today at the amazing BrittanyMakes!  Be sure to pop by!  Brittany’s gold leafed chair is what inspired my own nightstands!  The girl is full of creativity!

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(Kiwi Crate was kind enough to send me a sample to review.  I was not otherwise compensated for this post and all opinions are mine alone.)

Anyhow, last month, the kind people at Kiwi Crate contacted me and asked if we would like to sample one of their crates.  Knowing how Emmy likes to get crafty, I knew we had to try it!  Their summer months are all about Summer Discovery, and encourage kids to take their projects outside and have fun with the natural world around them.  (Which is a great alternative to my sometimes plan of…. it’s so hot outside, let’s just put on a movie!)  Our box included a lantern kit, a guide to constellations, and a nature collection box.  Emmy was very excited to get to work….

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We started out with the lantern.  All supplies were provided which was awesome…. no need for us running to get anything else!  Emmy had a blast creating her own constellations in her lantern with the star punch. (Get a load of that belly!)

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Here is her complete lantern.

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The night I hosted wine and design, Emmy got to hang out with the girls and create her nature discovery box….

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The next day, we took her box outside, so she could collect the proper specimens.  The box came with a shape specimen sheet as well as a color sheet, and one they could create.  She chose the color sheet and got to work collecting…

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Here she is with her empty discovery box.

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And here is an outtake… A bee intruded! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Crisis averted, she was able to continue her search and fill up her box!  I do realize the bouncy ball is not found in nature, but in her defense she found it in our yard!

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We had a blast with our Kiwi Crate experience!  It got us thinking outside the box crate, and got us outside!  I think this would make an awesome gift… As a parent, I know I don’t want any more plastic toys in my house!  I much prefer the gifts that get my kids thinking, and Kiwi Crate hits the mark!
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  1. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:06 am

    It really does look like fun! And I’m going to e-mail you to find out about wine and design.

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  2. Mel@JunkinJunky says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:18 am

    that is such a fantastic way to get outside. The out-take cracked me up ๐Ÿ™‚ sorry.

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  3. Julia Konya says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Oh my Lilly would love that Kiwi craft box. I just know it! And she has the same shirt and belly ๐Ÿ˜‰
    I’m glad your barn weekend was a success again. So awesome!

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  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:57 am

    It looks like she had a blast with it. I love how you were able to incorporate it into your craft night. Hope the sale this weekend was a huge success!

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  5. Lynn@FernAvenueBlog says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    This looks like fun and I know for a fact my Katie would love this. And, yeah looks like Ms. Emmy is a good eater ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it!!

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  6. Angela Santaniello says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    So cute! Love Emmy’s expression in the bee picture!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  7. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    That’s such a great gift.i love my kids doing craft.Emmy is very cute!

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    What fun! Emmy is already one crafty girl – just like her momma! I bet she loved being included with the ladies!

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  9. Kristen Pare says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I found them thru another source and ordered Devyn her first box shipped already!

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  10. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    What a fun activity box to receive in the mail! And how cute is your little pumpkin????

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  11. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    So cute! Looks like lots of fun…and how great that she was able to hang out with the ladies while crafting! Glad you had a successful weekend.

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  12. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Great idea! Emmy is having a ball!

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  13. Deneen@dreaming-n-color says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Your place looks fantastic! What color yellow is on the dresser? I love looking at pics of your daughter and her Kiwi Crate. Reminds me of mine at that age. I would have bought a ton of these for her. So educational. Thanks for stopping by! Made me catch up with you!

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  14. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    glad to read your weekend was great and your little one she’s adorable in all those pictures! the craft box would be a good idea for my 6 year old nephew, he loves exploring ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    What a fun thing!! I’m going to look into this for my preschoolers — I’m always on the look-out for ideas to give the parents!
    xo Heidi

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  16. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I have been wondering about those. I haven’t signed up yet because I keep thinking Izzy won’t be that excited with it, but it looks like Emmy had a blast! Just might have to give it a shot after all ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Gail Wilson says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    what a fun activity for Emmy! love the outtake pic. Glad Chris was able to intervene. ๐Ÿ˜‰
    yay for a busy weekend at the store.

    have a great week Cassie
    gail

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  18. Twice Nice says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    What a cute idea! I could sort of jury rig one up for my Ellie out of all the paint swatches she snitches when I’m picking up supplies. Then she could have hundreds of colors and hues to look for. If some of those colors even exist in nature. Ha!

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  19. Jesse Bodine says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Look at her hanging out with all the ladies…too cute and I am sure she was on cloud 9. I have heard a lot about Kiwi Crate! Look like fun!!! And I get those same looks from my boys when a bee or fly for that matter gets close! lol!

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  20. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Emmy is too cute for words. & that little bitty belly is perfection! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Ali Richardson says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Ooooh, this looks cool! I’ve heard of Kiwi crate before. Kind of similar to the craft kits my sis in law makes where all of the necessary supplies are provided. Genius! Emmy is so adorable, I just love her. And you!

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  22. Erin @ His and Hers says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    I’ve said this before, but that girl is your TWIN. I don’t believe you when you say she is your daughter. TWIN, definitely. And that’s really funny about your guest post because I was JUST reading that post about the gold chair the other day! Found it via a google search!

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  23. Hetty says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Great activity for little girls! Will forward this idea to my sister who is babysitting her grandchildren!

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  24. Dear Emmeline says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Emmy’s such a cutie! I share her fear of bees too!

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  25. Jane Craske says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    This looks so much fun! I’ve tried a different company offering crafts and was a bit disappointed. I’ve have to check these folks out.

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  26. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I’m always on the lookout for creative gifts for my nieces and nephews. This looks like a fantastic idea. Plus, it is Emmy approved!

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  27. Becca Berger says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:14 am

    What a cute idea those crates are!
    And Congrats! I am so, so happy to hear the sale went well! Yay! You are such a hard worker- will you give yourself any downtime? Or was Sunday off the extent of it?
    xoxo Becca

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  28. Vintage Prairie Style says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:44 am

    that’s a great idea – i’m gonna have to look into those kiwi crates. i hear you on those plastic toys – i have had it with those!
    keya

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