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Fort Magic Review and $200 value GIVEAWAY

Today, I’ve got a really cool giveaway that’s sure to rock your kids summer…or any time of year!
It’s… Fort Magic!

Just look at everything that comes in a kit:

(fabric covers are sold separately)
When Fort Magic contacted me to see if we would want to review a kit, I jumped at the opportunity. I knew my kids were going to FLIP!

When our kit arrived, I was surprised at how huge and heavy the box was. My kids were giddy with curiosity and couldn’t wait to start.

I scanned their handy QR code on the box to view videos on how to build each fort. Speaking from experience, just make sure your phone has updated plug-ins. 🙂
While we figured out what we were going to build, who started the sword fighting but Natalie. Ha! 🙂 Even when she got nicked in the throat, she went right back to instigating the fight. Oh girl.
There was so much to choose from: an airplane, a tee pee, a pirate ship, a submarine, a car! …so much fun.

We decided to make the canoe and then make a random tent fort with the rest of the pieces.

We had to watch Natalie though…she was obsessed with collecting the little red connectors, even if it meant disassembling things. 🙂 She is keeping me on my toes. That one.
MY THOUGHTS ABOUT FORT MAGIC…
Pros:
– It’s sturdy. Natalie kept trying to climb over and hang on them and they held up without me having to worry.
– The materials are quality and I know they will last.
– So many possibilities. The fact that it is SO huge, means that the fort possibilities are that much grander as well. You can make lots of little forts or one big giant sized fort.
– Ease of assembly. Reid (age 4) needed some help but was capable of doing some of the work independently. Owen (age 8) was right there with my husband and I getting the whole thing put together.
-The fabric clips! These little things were awe.some. Our biggest problem in building homemade forts is that the blankets always, always fall. These clips snap onto the pipes to keep everything in place.
-They encourage fun learning opportunities and exciting, enticing imaginative play.
-The imagination magic instantly happened when the last piped snapped into place. They were fishing from the canoe, scouting out enemy ships, hiding from said enemies in their tent…
To say they were bummed that we had to clean it up for bed was an understatement.
I reminded them that we will be building lots of forts in the future.

And we have! I promised the pirate ship next… (which made me realize we need more old sheets!, or maybe I’ll buy new ones just for this fort)

We set it up and then the kids played for, no joke, HOURS. T.V. or computer time didn’t even cross their minds. We set up the fort right before Natalie had a 2 hour nap. It was bliss for me! 😉 The pirate ship is HUGE though and took up our whole living room this time, which probably added to the awesomeness for my kids.

-It appeals to all ages. My husband got into it in the same way he gets into playing Legos with the boys and I had a blast with it too. It’s a toy that brings the whole family together.
-My last pro is that they provide a super sturdy bag to house all the pieces. (Such a mom thing to say huh? :))There are a TON of pieces, so this is a must.
Cons: 
I don’t have anything really negative to say about Fort Magic, but here are some things to keep in mind:
– The forts are HUGE. You can see how my children fit into the canoe for scale…and this is one of the smaller options!
We have a small place, so we had to move our furniture around to accommodate our fort creations. I think our next order of business will have to be a village of forts all around the house, to build a tall tower, or maybe take it outside to get around the size issue.

-The pipes have to be assembled properly to stay together. Just remember to twist  them in and they will stay put better. Adult help is a must for younger kids.

– There are a lot, a lot of little pieces so watch them around very small children.
– It is pricey. But…it’s pricey in the same way that Legos are pricey. You are buying something that will last for generations, that will build their imaginations, and that will provide lasting memories. It’s a great one to get for a holiday or to tell grandma about. 😉 wink wink.
To learn more about Fort Magic go HERE.
 
Now, are you ready to enter to win a Fort Magic set valued at almost $200? 
Here’s how:
Mandatory entry: Go to the Fort Magic Facebook page HERE, like them, then come back and leave a comment telling me you did so. (They give away Fort Magic fort kits on there periodically, so you can enter again in future giveaways, and they share new ideas of how to use your fort pieces – someone just posted about using them to make a lemonade stand – which is really fun.)
A second entry (only valid if the mandatory entry is completed) is to like my Facebook page HERE and then leave a SEPARATE comment saying so.  If you already like my page, then just say so. Easy as that.
Please be sure to leave your email address in each comment or make sure your email is connected to your google profile, if you have one. One winner will be chosen at the end of the giveaway and notified by email. Winning entry will be verified.
Giveaway runs from now through Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 10 PM EST. 

Edited: The Giveaway will run from now through Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 10 PM EST. 🙂
Gooood luck! 🙂
P.S. I was given a free fort as a part of this review but was not paid to write this post. All my opinions are my own personal honest assessment.

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  7. I liked Fort Magic on Facebook. And added this to my Amazon wishlist-my son would be in heaven! We have a super small fort made out of PVC pipes right now, this would give us so many more options.

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  76. I like Fort Magic on Facebook. My husband and I have often thought about getting a kit like this… our little boy is forever moving chairs around a creating forts. So excited about this giveaway! Thanks!

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  124. And I liked your page on FB too. I was just thinking before I saw your post about how I need to like all my favorite blogs on facebook so I don't forget you when google reader disappears.

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  137. I liked Fort Magic in Facebook. My kids would love this! They love beig creative and we have the space to build this in our living room. Looks so fun.

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  144. I liked Fort Magic on Facebook! So fun… I had something like that when I was a kid, and I LOVED it. Been trying to find something similar for awhile!

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  146. I wrote on FB "Gee that looks like fun-why didn't they have things like this when I was little." I know a little boy who would probably love to have one of these versatile toys.

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  149. I just came from "like"ing Fort Magic's Facebook page, & I'm now YOUR newest Facebook fan, too! Reva is a friend and neighbor of mine & I saw on her status update that she just won her own way-kewl Magic Fort… Thank you for the opportunity to win my very own! (I don't know who'd use it more- me or the kids! Looks like a great place to hid & take a

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  162. I liked your page on Facebook, and then got sidetracked reading about Skippy Jon Jones and your Once Upon A Thread project! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  283. What an awesome thing. Totally would be perfect for my k-2 special education students 🙂 I liked the page. Thanks a bunch.

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