Spring is approaching which means kids will be spending a lot of time outdoors – obviously a good thing. They’ll enjoy some fresh air while running around, playing with friends and letting their creativity soar. One of my favourite spring activities is blowing bubbles for my kids while they draw with chalk on our porch and sidewalk. I often get in on the action drawing “on command” – typically a hockey rink or something else to do with hockey (you can take the kid out of winter, but you can’t take winter out of the kid). What I don’t enjoy as much as the activity is the mess that’s involved when playing with chalk. It gets all over my hands and clothes and leaves my hands feeling icky! The dust gets on just about everything in sight. It’s annoying, but there really wasn’t an alternative.
UNTIL NOW…
I was recently introduced to a wonderful and beautiful new brand in Canada – Jaq Jaq Bird. They offer chalk books, dustless ButterStix chalk and Wishy Washy markers.
You can use the books to entertain your kids on the go, a great alternative to giving them your phone. The chalk books come with a sewn-in pocket at the back so you can store your chalk. It’s great for road-trips, doctor appointments, or even just to keep your kids busy long enough so you can enjoy a warm shower!
My personal favourite is the JJB Maison table runner. Again, I let the kids draw on it while I set up the table and then I go in and add a little personal touch.
This is a great way to keep the kids sitting at the table even when they’re done eating. It helps that I find art therapeutic and it calms me right before we host. Another great thing about the chalk is that you can use it on glass-wear so you can write names on wine glasses to keep track of everyone’s drinks. Just wipe away with some water and soap.
GIVEAWAY
Would you like to tr out Jaq Jaq Bird chalk and accessories for yourself? I bet you would! That’s why I’ve teamed up with them to give one luckey reader a prize pack valued at $84 (includes table runner, doodle book and a pack of butterstix)! Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest is open to all residents of Canada. Contest ends Monday April 17, 2017.
Disclosure: I received the products for review free of charge. The opinions in this blog are my own.
I really like the table runner too!
The table runner looks very cool. Where did you buy it?
From Jaq jaq bird 😀
They offer some pretty great products, but I especially love the Wishy Washy markers that work on everything. My girls always use “beautiful junk” (recyclables) so these would be great!
I like the table runner.
They have many nice items available but my favorite is the
Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat
I like the Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book – what a great idea.
The table runner would be so great for birthday parties (activity and decor in one!)
I like the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat. It looks like fun.
The table runner is my favorite product.
I like the JJB Maison table runner!
I think my daughter would LOVE the table runner! It’s super cool!
Love the Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book in the owl print.
The chalkboard book sounds really neat.
I like the doodle book.
I like the chalk mat!
Awesome! I think the chalk book would be super handy when out and about, and needing something portable for little one to play with.
I love the table runner.
The table runner is my favourite
I love the table runner.
besides the stuff you mentioned I would like the Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book
These products look fun and beautiful! Would love to try them!
The mess free chalk would be my favourite!
I love Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Colour It! Book!
I really like the Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book
I like the Chalk Mat
The chalk book looks like great fun for talking places.
I love the chalk books.
I really like the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat, perfect to keep the young ones occupied while waiting for their dinner
I really like the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat. My grandkids would really love to try them.
I love the Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book!
I really like the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Board Table Runner, fun for more than one
I really like the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Colour It! Book: Artist Series very original.
The kids love the doodle it books!
My favourite is the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat.
The table runner is my favourite.
Love the table runner! We need lots of help with keeping the little one engaged at the dinner table.
I love the table runner. Looks like fun. My kids would love it!
I love the table runner!
Love this! The table runner is amazing and so creative.
The table runner looks awesome.
The Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle it & Eat Mat | Place Mat Chalk Mat
The Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Mat looks like it would be fun to use.
My favourite is the JJB Maison table runner! This would be amazing for our kitchen table. My boys can entertain themselves while I cook dinner. 🙂
The table runner is my favourite.
I like the JJB Maison table runner also!
my fav is the chalk mat https://hestia-international.myshopify.com/collections/art-supplies/products/jaq-jaq-bird-chalk-mat
I like the Wishy Washy markers. These would be good for my messy little one.
i really like the table runner
The table runner is my favorite product. This can be shared.
I would love to win the table runner.. what a great idea!
The Jaq Jaq Bird Doodle It & Go Chalk Book looks awesome, it would be so great for a vacation!
I really like the table runner! How awesome is that!
the JJB Maison table runner is just brilliant! We need this!!!
i love everything my favourite is the Jaq Jaq Bird Chalk Board Table Runner
I love the table runner – brilliant idea!
I think the chalk mat would be great for travel!
I like the chalk mat!
The chalk mat is so cute!
I like the table runner for my granddaughters!