With school back in full swing and schedules ramping up, it’s easy to let our to-do lists, emails, Facebook messages and crazy schedules take over, while the meaningful moments of life pass us by. This fall, though, Hallmark is issuing a challenge to help quell the daily technology takeover and to encourage all of us to push the “pause” button on the blur of life.
As part of its Life is a Special Occasion campaign, Hallmark is launching BlogOut — a challenge to turn off technology and turn up the relationships with those around you.
We are asking you to turn off technology for a moment, an afternoon or even a day to give you time to celebrate the unplanned, perfectly imperfect moments you share with those who mean the most to you.
This Crazy Mom took the challenge and we turned off the phones, PC and any kind of electronic for an entire afternoon and we just spend time as a family; it was wonderful. not a worry in the world just a lot of laughter and giggles and little feet running across the floor. We definitely have to plan a “TIME OUT” more often, maybe once a month.
One big helper during our TIME OFF was the Cooper the Bear; he’s an adorable fluffy bear, perfect size for a Toddler or even pre-schooler, but what makes Cooper so special, he talks and interacts with you when you are reading a story; it was so much fun. The Toddler of course totally believed that the bear is talking to her and me, it was the cutest thing. The older boys knew he was programmed, but kept their lips sealed and enjoyed the story.
The book is too cute and the story line is adorable for any little boy or girl and for a Time Out Story. Cooper the bear comes with one complimentary book at your Hallmark Store when you buy Cooper the Bear (or any of his friends, there are a few different ones to choose from) and you can purchase extra books to have Cooper the Bear interact even more; these books run for $9.99 and are so worth it. They are on my Toddlers Christmas must have list! Cooper the bear retails for $29.99
There is also an interactive iPad/iPhone App for each of the characters, the App for Copper the Bear can be downloaded for FREE here. This bear sure was a wonderful time out and we are super excited about having Cooper in our family. I even love the look of the bear; he’s cuddly and cute and just so lovable, best part he never talks back in a rude manner…:0)… always polite and has an answer waiting for you… we also asked the same question a few times back to back and he gave a different answer each time. So much fun.
We also played a fun Pizza game with the kids during our time out. This is a 31 card game that helps little ones count and match. My Toddler loved creating her own pizza and the boys just thought it was cool and spend hours with the toddler. Loved how they played together and helped each other out. I had no idea that Hallmark even has games and this is such a cute one. It can be found in store only and is only $12.95.
For more information, be sure to check out Hallmark.com, on Facebook or on Twitter.
We just knew that this Cooper the Bear has to be in one of our readers home for the Holidays and Hallmark agreed and offered Cooper the Bear and his book to one lucky 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom reader so they too, can enjoy a time out with their family.
I received the product listed above for our honest review; all opinions are 100% our own and no other compensation was nor will be received; the winner will receive the product directly through the PR company. Facebook is not associated with this giveaway and is hereby released from any and all liability.
melissa portillo says
we love to read so thats what we would do… i read to the kiddos every night before bed.
Jodi says
If we “unplugged”… I’d like to think we’d play games as a family. Sometimes just playing a silly game like Uno can bring out the giggles in EVERY member of our family.
Zabrina Caldwell says
I know we would read books or play family game night. We love spending time together with out the gadget interference!
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Rebecca Graham says
I would catch up on my reading.
Theresa Jenkins says
with 5 grandkids here everyday we do time out everyday…I either read to them,play a game with them or they have play-doh/paint time while I cook
Amanda Kinder says
We’d spend more time enjoying the beautiful fall weather!
Jessica says
We would play board games together..
JoAnn F says
relax & read!
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amy v says
We’d spend more family time-playing games, spending time outdoors, etc
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tess says
i would read to my kids- sing songs and dance with them
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Linda says
We would read and play board games.
Kerry says
I would sleep.
Kathy Davis says
I would have my husband build a fire and I would read by the fireplace.
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Jen S says
I’d get a lot more done! But then I wouldn’t win any blog giveaways either. 🙂 Every evening is a step away from the computer though, lots of games, playing with Little People, going for walks in the summer before it gets too dark out…
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I would take a hot bath and read a good book
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Lori Thomas says
We would read, play board games/cards games even do some baking together.
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katklaw777 says
We do that now…we have a family game night once a week and my kids luv when I read chapter books to them.
We are reading Swiss Family Robinson right now.
Bill says
cool way to snuggle and enjoy a good story
Anna Pry says
nature walk
Patti Hess says
Get my Letter writing done, a good book read, and a long warm bath
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thanks for the chance
Charity L. says
I would bake cookies and holiday bread. I would also play board games with my family and take a walk around the neighborhood.
Faride Hale says
I would most likely read a good book!
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brittney says
go outside and play with my daughter
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Alisha Kostiuk says
I would have a picnic with my kids at the park and then just play
Rita Spratlen says
I would walk on the beach or curl up and read a book. Rita
Christy Weller says
We would read a few books together and play a game.
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Karen Gonyea says
Play board games and card games with the kids 🙂 Maybe take some time to catch up on some reading 🙂
SHAYNA says
I WOULD SPEND TIME PLAYING W/MY BABY BOY 🙂
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Mindi says
Play board games or read a book!
Nicole C. says
I would read!!
lala r says
play with mychild
Tabitha Evans says
we would play board games
Karen Propes says
Perfect time for playing games, reading and baking cookies with the kids
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Patty White says
We love to go for walks and on hikes!!!
Desiree Dunbar says
I dont watch that much TV, but when I take a time out I like to read.
Jill Myrick says
We would have a picnic, play games, read and do some crafts together.
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Jill L says
We love doing crafts and play games.
april bever says
Play board games
Jill Kecseg says
We would play games, sing songs, and read. My daughter loves when I read to her.
Kyndra Sherman says
When my family is unplugged, we are exploring nature! We would be on a nature walk.
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tracey byram says
I would read more.
shawn says
we would play a board game or read together
Rachel says
Take the kids for a walk, read to them more. So many things….
Holly Cornish says
Bake some cookies
Terri says
I would read a good book!
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Angela Winesburg says
I would read a book or workout
McKim says
I would read or play games.