Hoohobbers Review and Giveaway

As most of you already know our little “Bug” just turned three the first of February and although it doesn’t seem like he should be that old he is really growing like a weed and is now in the stage where he wants his own….well everything so when I was contacted by Hoohobbers in regards to reviewing one of their personalized rocking chairs for “Bug” I just could not pass up such a unique opportunity and I knew “Bug” would be thrilled!

About Hoohobbers (taken from website):

Hoohobbers products are made in Chicago, IL. Visit our retail store at our factory: 1657 North Elston Avenue….just one block East off the North Avenue exit on the Kennedy Expressway (I90/94)

Hoohobbers products can be divided into two major categories:
Hard goods- this is what we call our “furniture” items. We use this term to avoid using the word “furniture”, a word which connotes heavy, stationary items. Our ‘hard goods’ are totally different than this. Thy fold, are lightweight and portable; made to be carried by children themselves all around the house. Even outdoors-they’re 100% water safe. At the same time our hard goods are plenty durable. They take the abuse children often give.
Soft goods- these fabric items range from bibs to bedding and from art smocks to Moses Baskets.

Hoohobbers products are recognized by independent third parties for quality and performance:
Patents..Us and international patent offices have awarded Hoohobbers over 75 patents
Design awards….Hoohobbers has received “Best Design” Awards from America’s Juvenile Products Association, each time from over 20,000 products
Parents Choice Award
Museum selection…Hoohobbers products have been voted into the permanent collection of America’s premier modern art museum. MOMA New York’s Museum of Modern Art
Editorial endorsement…Hoohobbers products are often featured in leading women’s and childrens publications
Customer satisfaction…no product has ever been subject to consumer recall

Hoohobbers offers special personalizing and customizing services in quick turn-around times. We will even design product using your own materials.

Our Thoughts:

“Bug” was sent one of Hoohobbers Primary Canvas Kids Rockers embroidered with his name. His rocking chair arrived super fast and to be quite honest I was very surprised at how quickly it arrived especially with it being customized with his name one it. Personalized items usually take a bit to arrive but that was not the case with our rocker from Hoohobbers. The rocker was very securely boxed and arrived in perfect condition.

Once the rocker arrived at our door and we opened it “Bug” immediate had me set it up and he sat in this rocker for a good 30minuets after it arrived and has used it everyday since. We keep it in the living room and he uses it as his eating chair, rocking chair and tv chair. He was very excited to see that the rocking chair had his name on it and I think that is one of the most special things about this particular rocking chair.

Since receiving the chair “Bug” has used it daily and we have taken it just about everywhere with us from his grandparents house to the park if we go somewhere where he may be sitting for any length of time he wants to take his chair and best part is that it folds up and is very light so he can carry it for himself. I love the fact that this rocking chair is water safe and with a wild toddler I can say it has been well tested and it’s super easy to clean when something does happen to get spilt on it.

I am also very impressed with the durability of this rocker, my little man is kind of destructive sometimes even when he isn’t meaning to be and the rocker has withheld all of his abuse and still looks wonderful. I really like the fact that when I am cleaning I can simply fold it up and place it behind the couch so that I can quickly vacuum and then set it right back up and the rockers pop together very securely so that I don’t have to worry about “Bug” getting hurt because it wont collapse.

Bottom Line:

As if you couldn’t tell we love our personalized rocking chair from Hoohobbers and I can tell you it’s is well worth the $49 for all the use that “Bug” has gotten out of it and I’m sure there will be many more days of use on the horizon! All of the other little kiddos who come to visit seem to be drawn to the rocker as well so I think I have a few birthday ideas for a couple of lucky little ones this year.

If you are looking for unique and personalized items for your little ones I highly recommend checking out the awesome selection of products available from Hoohobbers! There is sure to be something for everyone!

Buy It:
To purchase the Primary Canvas Kids Rocker mentioned above and many more awesome products visit the Hoohobbers Website!

Win It:
Hoohobbers has kindly offered one of my readers a $50 gift certificate to purchase a rocker or other item of their choice!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Hoohobbers and tell me what you would choose if you won! Please remember to leave your e-mail address if it’s not visible in your profile.

Want or need extra entries? Check out how to grab em’ below! (Mandatory Entry must be complete for these to count)

1. Become a public follower of my blog (2 extra)

2. Follow me on twitter @sgrant2005 and tweet this giveaway (can be done daily)

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4. Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post and to Hoohobbers be sure to leave me a link (5 extra)

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Giveaway ends April 03, 2011 @ midnight CST. Winner will be chosen at random, using random.org and contacted by e-mail and has 48 hrs to respond before a new winner is chosen.

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion with the product listed above. I did receive the Primary Canvas Kids Rocker mentioned above complementary for this review. No monetary compensation was received.