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		<title>Step2 Kitchens &#124; Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This next entry in the Glam Your Kitchen Week is not for your typical kitchen. Nope, today I want to help one lucky Dirty Shirt reader &#8220;glam&#8221; their child&#8217;s kitchen! The Step2® Company, LLC is the nation&#8217;s largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and [...]]]></description>
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<p>This next entry in the Glam Your Kitchen Week is not for your typical kitchen. Nope, today I want to help one lucky Dirty Shirt reader &#8220;glam&#8221; their child&#8217;s kitchen!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/step2logo.jpg" border="0" alt="Step2 Logo" /></a></p>
<blockquote><p>The <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2®</a> Company, LLC is the nation&#8217;s largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and former president (1969-1989) of The Little Tikes Company founded Step2®. He launched Step2® on a basic philosophy of quality, value and service backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction. Step2® strives to go A Step Beyond in the quest to become the leader in developing innovative products for the family and home.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1402" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/LifestyleGW1.jpg" border="0" alt="Grand Walk-In" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1402" target="_blank"><strong>LifeStyle™ Grand Walk-In Kitchen</strong></a> Deluxe kitchen features an attached dining area; encourages multi-child play inside and out:</p>
<ul>
<li>Kitchen has 3 realistic electronic features: microwave, stove top, and phone</li>
<li>Custom appliances feature a pretend grill and electronic stove top burner</li>
<li>Realistic “oak hardwood” foam flooring provides realism and comfort</li>
<li>Spacious “granite-look” countertops provide areas for cooking and dining fun</li>
<li>Large sink has realistic swivel faucet with push button</li>
<li>“Stainless steel” refrigerator enhances role play and provides valuable storage of accessories</li>
<li>Built-in cabinets and drawer features authentic handle hardware</li>
<li>11” (27.9 cm) high stool enhances the counter top dining experience</li>
<li>Includes 103-pc. accessory set , 62 piece play food set and 11” (28cm) high stool (accessories and play food may vary)</li>
<li>Durable, poly construction wipes clean and lasts for years</li>
<li>Requires 4 “AA” and 2 “AAA” batteries (not included)</li>
<li>Adult assembly required</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1402" target="_blank"><img src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/LifestyleGW2.jpg" border="0" alt="Grand Walk-in 2" /></a> <a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1402" target="_blank"><img src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/LifestyleGW3.jpg" border="0" alt="Grand Walk-in 3" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">My toddler was on Cloud 9 when she saw this wonderful kitchen being delivered and she had a hard time containing her excitement while it was being put together by her big brother. I don&#8217;t recall seeing her so happy and anxious before. She spends a good amount of time playing in it. My tween made her a menu sign for her kitchen and we all play along and sit on the seat and place our order. She is so cute playing chef and she loves her kitchen so much! I love seeing how she interacts with it and I have even seen some things she has picked up from watching me cook in her play. Like she doesn&#8217;t grab anything out of the microwave with out first grabbing her pot holder. So adorable. And I have even caught my tween playing in it when she thought no one was looking! Thank you Step2 for making an awesome product and putting a smile on my daughters face.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Now if I can just get her to stop trying to eat the food</em> <img src='http://thedirtytshirt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now on to the fun giveaway. Step2 has a new kitchen in their line up and they have been very generous in offering one to a Dirty Shirt reader to win it for their child or children. See the kitchen below and then enter to win today!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1659" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/modernlines1.jpg" border="0" alt="Modern Lines" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1659" target="_blank">Modern Lines Kitchen™</a> </strong>Fresh new look for traditional kitchen play!</p>
<ul>
<li>Sleek new styling offers hours of play in a space saving design</li>
<li>Gender neutral colors appeal to boys &amp; girls</li>
<li>“Copper” appliances and accents add to the clean, modern look</li>
<li>Special frying pan and boiling pot with lid activate electronic frying and boiling water sounds in stove’s cook top burner</li>
<li>Additional electronic sounds in the oven, microwave and phone add to the realistic play</li>
<li>Also includes refrigerator, coffee maker, faucet and sink</li>
<li>Lots of storage space keeps kitchen neat and tidy</li>
<li>Includes 19-piece accessory set (accessories may vary)</li>
<li>Minimal adult assembly</li>
<li>Requires 2 “AA”, 2 “AAA” and 6 button cell* batteries, not included</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1659" target="_blank"><img src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/modernlines2.jpg" border="0" alt="Modern Lines 2" width="201" height="201" /></a> <a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1659" target="_blank"><img src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/modernlines3.jpg" border="0" alt="Modern Lines 3" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">And here are the rules to win the <a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1659" target="_blank">Modern Lines Kitchen</a>&#8230;</p>
<h3>Giveaway</h3>
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<li>MAIN RULE &#8211; Go to <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2</a> and find a product you would love to have for your kids and come back and tell me in comments what it is. (<strong>remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count</strong>)</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Favorite The Dirty Shirt in Technorati and leave your name (I will be checking) in a separate comment</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste  &#8211; <span style="color: #ff0000;">@Jentifa is giving away a Step2 Kitchen! Check it out here http://tinyurl.com/ydxomzz</span>. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;">2</span> Extra Entries &#8211; Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2</a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com" target="_blank"></a>.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">This giveaway will run through midnight on October 8, with winner being announced the morning of October 9.</span> Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Step2® Nature Station Playhouse Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Step2® Company, LLC is the nation&#8217;s largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and former president (1969-1989) of The Little Tikes Company founded Step2®. He launched Step2® on a basic philosophy of quality, value and service backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction. Step2® [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/step2logo.jpg" border="0" alt="Step2 Logo" /></a></p>
<blockquote><p>The <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2®</a> Company, LLC is the nation&#8217;s largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and former president (1969-1989) of The Little Tikes Company founded Step2®. He launched Step2® on a basic philosophy of quality, value and service backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction. Step2® strives to go A Step Beyond in the quest to become the leader in developing innovative products for the family and home.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1612#ixzz0H7Z9txY2&amp;A" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj459/thedirtyshirtblog/798900_popup.jpg" border="0" alt="Step2 Nature Station Playhouse" /></a></p>
<p>Encourage their love of nature with their very own roomy playhouse full of adventure and imagination.</p>
<ul>
<li>Airy, open playhouse design encourages your child&#8217;s interest in nature</li>
<li>Features shelf for examining flowers, bugs and other cool things found in nature</li>
<li>Round window with working shutter is great for peek-a-boo fun</li>
<li>Features a molded in sink with swivel faucet</li>
<li>Fenced area provides hidden lookout to observe nature</li>
<li>Periscope pivots to allow 180 degree viewing</li>
<li>Storage bin doubles as a planter to grow flowers, herbs or small vegetables</li>
<li>Made in USA of US and imported parts (accessories made in China)</li>
<li>Made of durable poly construction for years of nature-inspired play</li>
<li>Adult assembly required</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Includes:</strong></p>
<p>• plastic shovel<br />
• bug collector<br />
• butterfly net<br />
• working lantern (requires 2 &#8220;AA&#8221; batteries &#8211; not  included)<br />
• microscope with two slides<br />
• tweezers<br />
• bug trap shovel<br />
• binoculars are included for hours of discovery</p>
<p>I have been a huge fan of Step2 ever since my son was a toddler and had his little playhouses to play in. They have got the most adorable playhouses and so much more. When I received the <a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1612#ixzz0H7Z9txY2&amp;A" target="_blank">Nature Station Playhouse</a> to review my daughter was super excited. My son put it together with her jumping up and down next to him waiting for him to finish so she could go inside. And after she was allowed to go on in she ran to it and didn&#8217;t leave the Station for over an hour and a half! She was enthralled by everything to play with and things to do. My tween finally talked her into going out side to catch a bug with the net for her to see.</p>
<p>I am loving the Nature Station Playhouse because it gives me a stolen hour or two here and there while she plays with it. She even takes her naps on a pillow inside of it (we are keeping this indoors for now) and won&#8217;t leave if I try to move her. She absolutely loves her new playhouse. Step2 will continue to be a important, fun part of my kids lives, and I for one am very happy with that!</p>
<p>So now who wants to win one of these awesome <a href="http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1612#ixzz0H7Z9txY2&amp;A" target="_blank">Nature Station Playhouses</a>? The wonderful people from <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2</a> have donated one for one very lucky Dirty Shirt reader to win, will it be you? See rules below to enter to win&#8230;</p>
<h1><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #008080;">Giveaway</span></span></h1>
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<li>MAIN RULE &#8211; Go to the <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2</a> website and find a product that you (or your kids) like and come back and tell me in comments what it is <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>WITH</strong></span> a direct link please. (<strong>remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count</strong>)</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment</li>
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<li>1 Extra Entry &#8211; Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.</li>
<li>1 Extra Entry for Tweeting about this giveaway. Please leave direct URL in comments so I can check or @jentifa</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;">2</span> Extra Entries &#8211; Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the <a href="http://www.step2.com" target="_blank">Step2</a> website.</li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">This giveaway will run through midnight on June 15, with winner being announced the morning of June 16.</span> Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.</span></span></p>
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