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Blog POP! School Rules: @LittleTikes EasyStore Picnic Table Giveaway 8/20

The EasyStore Little Tikes furniture seen in this post was provide by the brand for Blog POP! Events. All photos and opinions below are original and copyright Momma Told Me Blog 2014.
Little Tikes EasyStore Picnic Table With Umbrella creates a space for your children to call their own!
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When I was a little girl I was the oldest of my cousins. Before they came along I had the pleasure of sitting with the adults at each family meal however, as our family grew, I soon found myself at the dreaded kids table. We didn't have an awesome miniature card table, or even our own chairs. We sat, on our knees, at grandma's monstrosity of  coffee table, shoveling food into our mouths as fast as we could to get back to play time. And, because grandma's table was actually more of an expensive wooden antique than a practical piece of furniture, the cousin caught at the table last was often blamed for any stains or 'markings' left on it's surface.
Little Tikes EasyStore Picnic Table With Umbrella creates a space for your children to call their own!
Hoping to avoid the trauma of my childhood for my nieces and nephews, we recently decided it was time that the children have their own defined furniture. This not only creates a sense of belonging and community, being able to sit in a chair or at a table the right size for you, but fosters a sense of responsibility in ownership. During our recent Red, White, and Brew 'getting out' (of the military) party for my brother-in-law, we tossed our Little Tikes EasyStore Picnic Table in the back of the truck. Truth be told the table folds flat and is light enough for even myself to stash in the PT Cruiser- but why let the men go without work?

We had children from 14 months to 14 attending, and every age was fascinated by the colorful, indestructible, table set up in the shady corner near the lounge area. While the easy to clean plastic surface is quickly wipe-able, I heard 4 year-old Noah telling his friends not to 'make it messy' as he proudly showed it off. There was even an orange Little Tikes garden chair, just for the toddlers to lounge in beneath the pop up umbrella, at the side. As it turns out our mini furniture stole the show, our fellow parents couldn't believe the garden chairs were just $7, and the picnic table was entirely fold-able.
Little Tikes EasyStore Picnic Table With Umbrella creates a space for your children to call their own!
Little Tikes EasyStore Picnic Table With Umbrella creates a space for your children to call their own!
I was even more pleased to note the younger kids didn't have to be told where to eat, when lunch time came- as six of our youngest sat beneath the awning with plenty of elbow room. Even our nine-year-old felt like she fit right in as she gave some table manner tips to her table-mates. Chewing with one's mouth closed, asking for the ketchup to be passed, and taking smaller bites were all brought up and it was charming to see the toddlers take cute and direction from her leadership. Not a single fight broke out, and the table was returned to for drinks and refreshments throughout the afternoon!
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Our furniture was so popular, however, that 2 year-old Jake attempted to walk off with his favorite chair a few times- party foul! I suppose he felt a little like Goliath walking around with an entire chair and showing it off! And, while the table was a hit at our social event, we plan on using it for craft time and family picnics straight on through to the holiday season. There have been some hiccups in the past with markers winding up on the dining room table, but I'm happy to report neither table has been harmed since our EasyStore Picnic Table came around!

What Daughter Says: Help young kids define their space with unique furniture they can call their own.





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104 comments:

  1. I think she would love the Princess Pink Roadster™ Toddler Bed.

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  2. I love the look of the EasyAdjust™ Play Table.

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  3. I think my kids would love the sports car beds the most, they are so adorable.

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  4. My daughter would love the Lalaloopsy™ Twin Bed

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  5. I like the EasyAdjust™ Play Table.

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  6. I love so many of the items, but I would have to say my daughter would just adore the artist table!

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  7. I have so many Little Tikes products. That picnic table is awesome and I love how it folds up.

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  8. My son would love the Pirate Toddler Bed by Little Tikes. Very cute! Amy D.

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  9. I like the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed

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  10. I have this table for my little. Except we are are missing the umbrella!

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  11. I could definitely use this by my pool. I have 3 kids so they would really enjoy a special table like that.

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  12. I like the green 2 pack garden chairs. My kids need those for on our porch!

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  13. Very cute! I like how it folds up and is very compact when not in use!

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  14. OMgoodness, the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed is the coolest piece! Great giveaway! Karen, kjsbristol@comcast.net

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  15. I love this table! We have a picnic table and it's great to have a place for the kids to call their own!

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  16. See now that would help them think that they're the cool ones sitting at the special table! (Because I hated the dreaded kids' table too.)

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  17. I think they'd like the 2-in-1 Art Desk and Easel
    Thank you!

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  18. My twins would love an outdoor Play House from Little Tikes!

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  19. I am a middle school teacher and would love to get the boat or sports car bed for a reader's center. You'd think that 6th graders would be too old for that, but .... nope!

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  20. The Little Tikes picnic table was such an essential when my son was young.

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  21. That is just super-cute. Would be great for snack time and outdoor 'picnic' lunches.

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  22. That is just super-cute. Would be great for snack time and outdoor 'picnic' lunches.

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  23. We have the same picnic table and my kids love it! I love how easy it is to take down for storage.

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  24. My kids had a little Tikes table when they were little. It was one of their favorite things!

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  25. Oh how fun my girls would love the size! That pirate slide too!

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  26. I absolutely love the Little TIkes picnic table that we have. It is one of our favorite outdoor furniture pieces! My kids love it too.

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  27. That looks like a fabulous table!! I'd love that and a water table for my daughter to play with.

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  28. My daughter would like the 2-in-1 Art Desk and Easel

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  29. I remember worrying about getting stains on my grandmothers tables too! This is a cute table for kids.

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  30. Little Tikes items are so durable. Looks like that table was a great addition for your family.

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  31. Too funny that the little guy kept walking off with the chair! That is a much cooler "kids" table than we had when young and I love that you can fold it up for easy storage!

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  32. My niece would absolutely love the Lalaloopsy Twin Bed! How cute is that?

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  33. My daughter would love the Purple Storybook Cottage bed!

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  34. I'd love to get my kids a Toy Box. We have that table, but don't have the umbrella anymore. Our kids love the table.

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  35. My daughter would love the Young Explorer Desk!
    mcfallsk8er[at]aim[dot]com

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  36. My kids would love pirate ship toddler bed

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. My grandsons would love their Easy Adjust Play Table

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  38. Definitely the pirate ship toddler bed! What kid wouldn't love that.

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  39. My kids would like the Adjust 'n Draw™ Table
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  40. This is such a cute little table. We always have a "kids table" at family-get-togethers.

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  41. I like the adjust and draw table

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  42. We never have enough open surfaces that are okay to play on, so I like the EasyAdjust Play Table

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  43. That is definitely a table for the COOL KIDS! No doubt. That thing is decked out! NICE!!! I would like the garden chairs for our deck though!

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  44. I'd love the bouncer with slide for my kids.

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  45. the 2-in-1 Art Desk and Easel would be perfect for xmas!

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  46. The EasyAdjust™ Play Table. My kids would love so many of their products!

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  47. I think the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed would make the biggest hit in our house.

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  48. She would like the Princess Pink Roadster toddler bed.
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  49. The easy adjust play table would be a big hit!

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  50. My daughter would love the lalaloopsy twin bed.

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  51. my son would LOVE the black sports car twin bed
    jenny lloyd

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  52. i want the princess pink roadster bed!!!!

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  53. This is awesome. I want one for my daughter.

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  54. My girls would love the Design Master Studio™ Desk the most because it great for doing arts and crafts. My girls love to do crafts of any kind and I love it because it has lots of storage and will help keep all of us organized.

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  55. My son would LOVE the Sports Car Twin Bed!

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  56. My son would love to have the Classic Racing Tire Toy Chest.

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  57. My kids would like the easy adjust play table

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  58. My son would love the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed!

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  59. I'd love to get the pirate bed for my little nephew! My son is 16 and 6'5" now lol. I don't think he'd fit :)

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  60. Oh I also really love the Young Explorer Desk! That is so neat!

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  61. I know my daughter would love the Design Master Studio Desk.

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  62. My grandson would love the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed.

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  63. We'd like the EasyAdjust Play Table.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  64. He would go crazy about the Cherry Red Sports Car Twin Bed!!!

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  65. I like the Picnic on the Patio™ Playhouse.

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  66. i like Black Sports Car Twin Bed

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  67. My son would love the Little Tikes Pirate Toddler Bed!!

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  68. My son would love the Little Tikes Pirate Toddler Bed!! Maybe that would help him sleep in his own bed!! :)

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  69. I love the Princess Pink Roadster™ Toddler Bed

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  70. The Lalaloopsy twin bed is the one I would want for my daughter, she loves that show!

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  71. My son would love the Big Car Carrier.

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  72. He would love the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed.

    Jennifer Rote

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  73. I really like the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed.

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  74. I really like the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed.

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  75. I would like to have the Pirate ship bed for my grandson. He would love that.

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  76. My son would love the EasyAdjust Play Table.

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  77. My son would love the EasyAdjust™ Play Table! angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  78. I like the LalaLoopsy Twin Bed, so cute.

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  79. My son would LOVE the pirate ship toddler bed.

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  80. The Pirate Ship Toddler bed is awesome. My son would love it.

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  81. i like the Sort 'n Store™ Blue Toy Chest

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  82. My children would love the Primary Colors Table and Chairs Set!

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  83. I am a fan of the original Cozy Coupe car.

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  84. The 2 in 1 art desk and easel would be my pick.

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  85. Princess Pink Roadster Bed would be a big hit in our house.

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  86. She'd like the Adjust 'n Draw™ Table - Green/Blue. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  87. my daughter would love the Princess Pink Roadster™ Toddler Bed

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  88. My daughter would LOVE the Young Explorer! I didn't even know they made something like that Its Awesome!

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  89. I think my great niece and great nephew would like the EasyAdjust™ Play Table :)

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  90. i know my son would love to have the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed

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  91. We'd love to have the Cherry Red Sports Car Twin Bed. :)

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  92. I think our little sweetie pie would love the Design Master studio Desk

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  93. My daughter would love the Purple Storybook Cottage™ Twin Bed!

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