As my local Readers know, I am from the Philadelphia area. It was only in the last 5 years or so that we had a Cracker Barrel in this area. But, my sister moved to Florida for a few years and one of the highlights of our drive to see her was stopping at Cracker Barrel stores along I-95 on the way to her house. I STILL remember the first time I tasted Fried Apples. It was Heaven in my mouth!
Fast forward a few years and we are in Indiana for a family reunion, staying at a hotel within spitting distance of a Cracker Barrel. I have my 4 year old and my 2 year old with me. I turn to Brad and say “I don’t care if there is a breakfast in the lobby – there is a CRACKER BARREL out my window! I want grits and fried apples!” Of course this was on a Saturday morning, so we spent 20 minutes waiting for our table and wandering around the gift shop…and we bought some items that, 6 years later, still bring my kids TONS of enjoyment!
If you’re looking for a present under $20 for Christmas, you have to check out Cracker Barrel’s Great Gifts (they even offer free gift wrap). Cracker Barrel sent us some classic great gifts that we love. The wood train set, the wood works airplane, and a sock monkey hat. Once again, everything doesn’t have to be powered by batteries! The classic wood train set comes with a track, train cars and other accessories. The train cars attach by magnets on either end which make them fun to move around!
Butterflies Dolls are a line of 8 dolls that are made exclusively for the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. They each have their own personality and name! The Butterflies are powered by your child’s imagination rather than batteries which helps them think more creatively. Each doll comes with her own outfit and you can purchase more clothes separately. Their hair already comes in the doll’s favorite hairstyle, so if your child likes to do her doll’s hair, this doll may not be the best for that. However, you can take all of their hair accessories out and put them in differently.
To help these dolls feel even more life-like, you can buy extra accessories and furniture. We received the utensil set, the doll chef hat & apron, Butterflies plush cupcake and a Butterflies tote. These accessories are fun because they help make your child’s Butterflies doll seem even more realistic. She can cook with your child, dress up with your child – and do anything she can imagine!
I would like to tell you that Elizabeth has been playing with these dolls and LOVING them, but the truth is? I took one look at them and knew that they were going to be a “home run” for Christmas. They are hidden in the Santa area right now. Elizabeth is going to go out of her MIND on Christmas!
So while many people think of Cracker Barrel as a “comfort food stop”, it is so much more than that. Take the time to check out the Country Store. They have so many toys that will entertain your children for hours, while still sparking their imagination!
And now Cracker Barrel has given me a Gift Package to give away! The winner will receive:
- 1 of the 8 Unique Butterflies Dolls
- Butterflies Utensil Set
- Butterflies Doll Chef Hat & Apron
- Butterflies Plush Cupcake
- Butterflies Tote
- Wood Train Set
- Wood Works Airplane
- Sock Monkey Hat
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1. Leave a comment letting me know which one of these products you would love to give the child in your life.
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This giveaway will remain open until November 24, 2011 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the Comment Contest Plugin and notify the winner by email
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Full Disclosure: Cracker Barrel gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.
