I was really excited when Kathreen contacted me about sharing her new project from WhipUp--Action Pack--with all of you. The opening page of the magazine says it all :
This action-packed mini-mag for kids will inspire creativity and healthy habits, as it feeds inquisitive minds and challenges the imagination.
Issue I features activities and crafts with paper and beeswax--(perfect timing as I have a ton of leftover beeswax from Christmas gifts.) The chapters include Crafts, Science, Cooking, Facts, Art and Printables. The layout of the magazine is beautiful. The artwork and illustrations are clear and enticing and remind me of something from the pages of my long-ago favorite Martha Stewart Kids. This issue ties in crafts with beeswax, and recipes and facts about honey and bees.
It is clear from the pages of this magazine that Kathreen really knows how to inspire creativity in kids. This mini-mag is well thought-out, beautifully presented, and I can't wait to see what other Action Packs come in the future.
Kathreen is generously giving away 5 copies of Action Pack to five lucky readers! Simply leave a comment on this post to be entered. I'll announce the winner on Friday. Meanwhile, you can purchase and download your own copy of Action Pack for just $5 from the whipup shop and get started crafting right away!
The 5 winners are:
Laura who said: Ooh, I saw something about this about a week ago and thought it was such a neat idea. I don't have children of my own, yet, but I am studying to be a teacher, and this would be such a great resource for teaching, as well as for when I get to be a mother someday. Thanks a bunch!
Stephanie who said : My daughter might be a little young yet but I bet we could find a few things in there to have fun with!
Gypsy Forest who said : I know some kiddos in my house who would LOVE to check out this magazine :) What a fantastic giveaway.... and I am glad to have found your space too ;)
Amanda {the habit of being} who said : we have lots of beeswax on hand from making lip balm and hand creme - i'm sure my kids would like to put it to good use!
Alina who said : ooooohhh, how fun? Thanks for the giveaway :)
Please send me an email mommycoddle *at* gmail *dot* com so I can pass your email address on to Kathreen!
Find a source for local beeswax at localharvest. It is also available at craft stores.
Disclaimer: Kathreen sent me a preview copy of Action Pack for this review...and I loved it. :)
My daughter would love these type of actitivies...thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Gina | 09 March 2011 at 03:53 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: christa | 09 March 2011 at 04:15 PM
So cool!
Posted by: Jennifer | 09 March 2011 at 05:02 PM
I have a couple of girls who love to make....anything! This would be a great source of inspiration for them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kristen | 09 March 2011 at 09:23 PM
This looks fantastic. I would love some ideas on using beeswax because then I would have an excuse to get some from the farmers market.
Posted by: Ronniep | 09 March 2011 at 09:24 PM
I love working with beeswax, this would be lovely!
Posted by: Andree | 09 March 2011 at 09:45 PM
Looks fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Annalissa | 09 March 2011 at 11:04 PM
fingers crossed! (toes, too!!)
Posted by: Molly | 09 March 2011 at 11:34 PM
Summer feels right around the corner, even up here in Alaska with more than a few inches of snow stubbornly still on the ground. I'd love to have some more ideas to use with my kids and any kids that happen to stop by. I'd love to become that lady kids want to go to her house to do fun stuff!
Posted by: Gayle | 09 March 2011 at 11:41 PM
Thank you for sharing:) This looks like just the thing I've been wishing to have for my kids!
Posted by: Crystal | 09 March 2011 at 11:42 PM
Love! Looks like so much fun for the kids...and me too!
Posted by: Carrie | 10 March 2011 at 06:35 AM
Sounds great. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Blessings
Diane
Posted by: Diane | 10 March 2011 at 08:06 AM
My boy's would love this!
Posted by: Kristin | 10 March 2011 at 11:59 AM
kiss!
Posted by: Mary | 10 March 2011 at 02:18 PM
Oh these sound great, my son will love them
Posted by: pat | 10 March 2011 at 02:27 PM
Always looking for fun things to do with the kids.
Posted by: skjc123@gmail.com | 10 March 2011 at 05:37 PM
This looks awesome on many levels.
Posted by: Jerilyn | 11 March 2011 at 10:34 PM
Back in December, I forecasted the discovery of Ukraine by LCCs in 2008. I'm just surprised that it's taken so long to happen.
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