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A very Zoobie contest

March 31, 2008 | Contests

For the most part, I’m glad that my children are growing older and more self-sufficient. But I still occasionally yearn for the days when they were small and adorable. And didn’t have B.O. Whenever I see an awesome product for the ankle-biter set, I especially find myself thinking, “Hey, no fair! How come they didn’t have that when my kids were little?”

One of my recent favorites are the Zoobie Pets. I like them so much, I sent them an email to ask if they’d be willing to donate some products for giveaway, and they said yes! Hooray, Zoobies are pretty!

Go browse around their site to check ‘em all out, but the upshot is that each Zoobie is a big, cuddly stuffed animal containing a blanket. So you can cuddle up with your pal like a regular stuffy, unlatch the velcro to flatten it out into a pillow, or undo the entire thing to use the blanket. Do you know a child who wouldn’t absolutely love one of these? I don’t. In fact, my nearly-10-year-old is sort of hoping I’ll get her one.

Zoobies retail for $34 apiece, but three lucky Want Not readers will receive their choice of Zoobie Pet at the end of this contest.

To enter, leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 6th, 2008. One comment per person, please! Winners to be determined by random number generation and pleasing auras. Go!

Posted by Mir @ 10:02 am  

417 Responses to “A very Zoobie contest”

  1. 1 gretchen Says:

    lucky number one, count me in!

  2. 2 Jamie Says:

    My son turns 2 in June. This would make a great B-day present.

  3. 3 anita Says:

    Well, I know a 2 year old at my house who would love one!

  4. 4 Alan Says:

    Zoobies Rock. Mir Rocks even more!

  5. 5 Tanya Says:

    Sounds cool….My son would probably love it!!

    Keeping our fingers crossed here.

  6. 6 Sara Says:

    I’m in love with the alligator and the wildebeest. Hope the generator loves me!

  7. 7 Jennifer Minson Says:

    OOh please me!

  8. 8 Another GA Mom Says:

    I have three wonderful kids who would each love one of these….I hope I have the lucky number this time!

  9. 9 Corey Says:

    So cute! I love them all!

  10. 10 Jen Says:

    I like their website too. My youngest would love one, and might be picking a few up for B-day gifts. Thanks!

  11. 11 Alison T Says:

    Oh! Really cute. My kids would love this.

  12. 12 Gloria Says:

    The Zoobies are so cute. I am a grandma with 7 grand kids. I have already entered into the birthday season. So please pick me!

  13. 13 Carolyn Says:

    my kids would love this!

  14. 14 Katherine Says:

    These are too cute - I’d never seen them before, but will look into them for future gifts!

  15. 15 Emily Says:

    These are adorable! My 4 yr old girl and 2 yr old boy would LOVE them! :)

  16. 16 sumo Says:

    OK, count me in. I don’t have kids, but I have nieces/nephews. What do you think the upper age limit would be for these?

    By the way, I think they are way cute, though in “blanket” mode it kind of looks like they’ve exploded out their butts.

    Did I just disqualify myself?

  17. 17 virginia Says:

    my daughter would love a zoobie :)

  18. 18 Blair Says:

    These are adorable! In fact, so adorable, I’m not sure which is my favorite - perhaps the polar bear or the turtle! (*pretty glowing blue aura that whispers how pretty Mir is*)

  19. 19 Jill Says:

    My son would love this, thanks!

  20. 20 Tessa Says:

    Oh this would be purr-fect for my almost-two-year-old!

    Thanks, Mir!!

  21. 21 Amanda Says:

    So cute! My son would love it to cuddle with.

  22. 22 Heather Says:

    These look cool! Pick me!!!

  23. 23 Kate Says:

    Cool!

  24. 24 Erin Says:

    Love ‘em! My niece is hoping my number gets picked!

  25. 25 Wendy Says:

    If my son thinks they are too babyish, (he’s 4), I want it!!

  26. 26 Amy Wisniewski Says:

    This would make a great gift for one of my friends children! Hope to win!!!

  27. 27 jami anderson Says:

    Me, please….. as a suddenly, unexpecetedly, slightly shocked pregnant person, I’m sure this would be just the thing to make me think, “yea baby” instead of “Eek! Baby!”

  28. 28 Sharon Says:

    My son would love this!

  29. 29 Lisa Says:

    count us in!

  30. 30 Tracey Says:

    Very cute!

  31. 31 Kaedra Says:

    So cute! I’m in!

  32. 32 Andrea T. Says:

    How cute! Count me in! Thanks!!!

  33. 33 Lexi Says:

    I have three kids that would love to cuddle with these guys! Cute!!

  34. 34 MMM Says:

    MEEEEEEEEE!

  35. 35 Cindy Hubbert Says:

    What a great new product! I especially LOVE the giraffe and the zebra. These are adorable and I love the demo on the web site. I had never heard of these before so thanks for introducing them to us!

  36. 36 Charlise Says:

    My boys are 3 in May…this would be a great gift idea.

  37. 37 Katherine Says:

    We’d LOVE a Zoobie. Thank you Zoobie company and thank you Mir!

  38. 38 Keesha Says:

    Too cute!

  39. 39 Amy Says:

    These will make an awesome birthday present

  40. 40 Sara Says:

    Those look awesome! I’m in.

  41. 41 Shari Says:

    Thanks, Mir! Hope I win.

  42. 42 beth Says:

    ooh, too cute. Doug would LOVE one

  43. 43 Jennifer Says:

    I love these things! Hoping my number is the lucky one :) :)

  44. 44 Ryan Says:

    Thanks, Mir. My kids would love one.

  45. 45 diane Says:

    So, so cute!!

    Thanks

  46. 46 Lou Says:

    Thanks, Mir!

  47. 47 Allison Says:

    Oohh,Oohh, Over Here!!!! I have 3 birthdays in March and my December kid is feeling left out!!

  48. 48 BIkini Says:

    Woot! I’m sure my 2 year would love it.

  49. 49 Krista Says:

    In all of my comments, I don’t think I have ever mentioned how pretty you write!

  50. 50 RAN Says:

    I haven’t seen these before - GREAT idea. The pink hippo is SO cute, but so is the zebra, and the ape, and…and….and

  51. 51 amy Says:

    Love these. Too cute

  52. 52 Veronica Says:

    I agree with you, they did not have these when my kids were little but maybe my niece will get one

  53. 53 Bethany Says:

    Wow, my daughter would love one of these!

    I “stalk” your site all the time, and I’ve used a bunch of your deals in the past…so THANK YOU for everything and all the time you put into this. :)

  54. 54 justAcliche Says:

    So cute! Count me in.

  55. 55 liv Says:

    the last thing we need in this house is more blankets, but these are so freaking cool! they’d be awesome for car rides!

  56. 56 Jess Says:

    Oooh! I need a Zoobie! Thanks Mir!

  57. 57 Emily Says:

    oh! I’d love one!

  58. 58 Lisa Says:

    My daughter would love one!!!

  59. 59 Jen Says:

    These are so adorable! What a great idea.
    -Jen

  60. 60 Jennifer Says:

    Oh, pretty, pretty Mir, they’re completely charming. My son would love one.

  61. 61 Andria Says:

    So adorable! Count me in! The hippo one is way too cute.

  62. 62 Holly Says:

    I love those things!! My girls are almost 3 and 1 — they would LOVE a zoobie. Plus my kids are the cutest little things in the world — go ahead and have a look http://www.herstad.blogspot.com . They’re squeezable.

  63. 63 Tiffany Says:

    Count me in. I love to win.

  64. 64 Crisanne Says:

    Oh so cute! I have 3 little ones who would love to snuggle up with a Zoobie!

  65. 65 Linda Says:

    Pcik me! Pick me! Very cute.

  66. 66 Christina Says:

    My children would love one of these!

  67. 67 Someone Being Me Says:

    They are all so cute. I love the lion, and the giraffe, and the polar bear. Don’t get me started on the turtle. Please enter me in the contest.

  68. 68 Jessica Says:

    Too cute. Come on random number generator!

  69. 69 Brenda Says:

    My kids would definitely fight over a zoobie!!

  70. 70 Jen Says:

    That hippp is so cute! What a great idea this would be for traveling.
    Count me in! Thanks for all the contests lately Mir!

  71. 71 Amy Says:

    This would be a lovely baby shower gift!
    Please pick me!!! :)
    Thanks~

  72. 72 Stacey Says:

    If I win one then I’d only have to buy 1 :)

  73. 73 Regina Says:

    My twins would love these. They are so cute and realistic!

  74. 74 Lindsay Says:

    I want one! Uh, I mean, my three year old would want one! Yeah. That’s it…

  75. 75 emily Says:

    ooh these are so adorable! i would love to give one to my nephew!! :)

  76. 76 Kyallee Says:

    OMG what a cute hippo! I think I’d steal it from my daughter…

  77. 77 Azul Says:

    The blue elephant is the cutest thing I’ve seen in quite a while. Chico would love one.

    Off to buff my aura…

  78. 78 desi Says:

    these are soo cute, it’s not even funny! And a great idea! my son would love the lion or the turtle.

  79. 79 Erica Says:

    Please enter me in to the contest, pretty pretty Mir!

  80. 80 Abbey Says:

    My son would love this. He is a complete blanket addict. So adorable - a great contest:)

  81. 81 julianne Says:

    Too cute! My little girl would love to snuggle up with on of these.

  82. 82 Audrey Says:

    Your contests are the best! Pick me! :)

  83. 83 Christina Says:

    Pick me :) please….

  84. 84 ajp Says:

    Wow, those are very cute. Pick me!

  85. 85 Bah Says:

    *dies from cuteness*

    I want one.

  86. 86 Char Says:

    These are too cute! My daughter would LOVE one of these for the car.

  87. 87 Fuzzy Says:

    ooh ooh! A comment! (A certain two-year-old of mine would love this!)

  88. 88 Mindy Says:

    thanks Mir. Those are adorable.

  89. 89 Burgh Baby's Mom Says:

    Huh. There is a panda bear that we don’t own.

  90. 90 Keryn Says:

    Those are so adorable.

  91. 91 Pat Says:

    They are SSSSSOOOOOO cute. My Granddaughter would LOVE one! You are the best, oh WONDERFUL & PRETTY MIR!!!

  92. 92 Em Says:

    Psst pleasing auras and random number generator. Over here!

  93. 93 lomagirl Says:

    Oh no! I knew I should have been cleaning my aura this weekend so that it would be pleasing- but I’m all out of sugar, or salt, or whatever it was I needed! Tarnation! (Someone actually explained this process to me once, but I never did it, so I can’t remember how.)
    I hope my aura is somehow pleasing enough, because this would be great for my son who needs to learn to self soothe!

  94. 94 Sabrina Says:

    My aura is lovely and quite pleasing…but the random number generator hates me! But, still I try!

  95. 95 Bunny B Says:

    I welcome Zoobies in my home! :) They’re all too adorable!!

  96. 96 ImpostorMom Says:

    very cute indeed, i’m partial to the panda myself

  97. 97 Eva Says:

    so cute!

  98. 98 Kate Says:

    so cute, my daughter would flip for a panda

  99. 99 Dot Says:

    pick me!

  100. 100 Anna Says:

    They are all adorable! I think I like the turtle best, though.

  101. 101 Lisa Says:

    Oh, pick me! pick me! Puh-leeze! (:

  102. 102 Leslie Says:

    OOH I want a Zoobie

  103. 103 Marly Says:

    How cute are those? How happy would my little one be? How pretty is Mir? How many more questions can I ask?

  104. 104 Ellen Says:

    Sounds adorable. You look beautiful today!!!

  105. 105 Lauren Says:

    I’m in for the randomness. Thanks!

  106. 106 barbara Says:

    here i am! me! me!

    of course winning would lead to endless arguing over who gets it, but hey….what fun is parenting if you can’t create a little sibling rivalry (as in “who wants to do more chores for mommy?”) every now and again?

  107. 107 AMY Says:

    My kids are 12 and 8 and I also yearn for the days before B.O. These are so cute! I love the turtle!

  108. 108 Brigitte Says:

    Oooooh, Zoooooobies! It’s just darn fun to say.

  109. 109 Shannon Says:

    Alright Universe. It’s time. Pick me!!! :)

  110. 110 Allison Says:

    Maybe this time I’ll luck out with three chances to win?????

  111. 111 rubialala Says:

    This is so unique, I love it!

  112. 112 Kiki Bacaro Says:

    My grandbaby would LOVE one of these:)

  113. 113 beachgal Says:

    My little man would love one of these!!!

  114. 114 Corey Says:

    Yay, another contest!

  115. 115 Jamie AZ Says:

    Thanks, Mir! So cool.

  116. 116 Austingirl Says:

    My daughter would LOVE one of these!! Count me in!

  117. 117 alaine Says:

    sounds fun!!!

  118. 118 Kim Says:

    My daughter would love one - pick me, pick me! :)

  119. 119 April Says:

    Super cute. I have a few boys that would love these.

  120. 120 Denise Says:

    Pick me… Please my baby girl would love it…

  121. 121 carrie Says:

    Pick me! Pick me!

  122. 122 Eve Says:

    cuddly cuddly cute cute
    do they make a fox?

  123. 123 Tammy A. Says:

    Love them!! Lucky Number 123.

  124. 124 Lacey Says:

    Really cute. Thanks for pointing them out!

  125. 125 Jamie Says:

    Please, Please Please pick me! I love these– I’ve seen them recently on another site. I love the turtle, the lion, and the elephant. My son would love this!

  126. 126 divrchk Says:

    My turn to win!!!!

  127. 127 Stephanie Chance Says:

    Zoobies for youbie and mebie! yippee!

  128. 128 Rachel Brown Says:

    I think I want one!

  129. 129 Ladybug Crossing Says:

    OMG! How sweet are these!!
    Count me in, k?
    xo
    LBC

  130. 130 Jess Says:

    Those look adorable!

  131. 131 Corey Bishop Says:

    Is this really random? ‘Cause I live in the metro area and would save you the postage…I’m just sayin’

  132. 132 JenniferB Says:

    Sending a pleasing aura your way!

  133. 133 Lisa Says:

    so cute. hope I win

  134. 134 Lisa Says:

    Pick me!! My two kids would love those!

  135. 135 Nicole Says:

    zoobie please

  136. 136 joan Says:

    My 3 year old grandson would surely be more eager for his nap with one of these!
    Thanks

  137. 137 Deputy's Wife Says:

    Thanks for another giveaway Mir!

  138. 138 Laurin Says:

    Ooooh! Mr. Kotter! Ooohh Ohhh Oooh!

  139. 139 Staci Says:

    My 5 year old would adore one! Thanks for all the giveaways!

  140. 140 sharon Says:

    A zoobie would be great!!

  141. 141 Dorie Says:

    I have a 1 yr old boy and he would absolutely adore one of these. He loves carrying things around, even momma’s clothes that shouldn’t be lol! I havve seen these and they are so so adorable! The elephant wowow cute! Gl everyone!

  142. 142 Lindsey Says:

    My son turns 3 on April 2nd. He would love one of these! Thanks Mir!!

  143. 143 NTE Says:

    Those are wicked cute!

  144. 144 Kris Says:

    These are so cute.

  145. 145 Tuesday Says:

    We have been wanting a zoobie around here!

  146. 146 Mama Bear Says:

    Zoobies! I’m so jealous, my children also are nearly past the age of wanting one of these, but I have a new niece and nephew who would love one!

  147. 147 Cindy Says:

    Hi. I have a two yr old daughter who would just LOVE one. All her favorite things: stuffie, pillow and blankie!

    Good luck all!
    -Cindy

  148. 148 Kelley J Says:

    I know my little girl would love one. Fingers crossed!

  149. 149 ann Says:

    please let it be me!!

  150. 150 Joanne Says:

    Thanks for your steals and deals!

  151. 151 Alicia Says:

    I do believe my 16 month old daughter would LOVE this!

  152. 152 NANCY Says:

    they are TOO cute….i believe i NEED one of these.

  153. 153 ted Says:

    my new granddaughter would go crazy over this.

  154. 154 Dawn Says:

    Okay I am not usually a fan of music on a web site, but that was kind of chatchy. My girl wouold LOVE one of these, a blankie a lovie and a pillow all in one, you can’t beat that!

  155. 155 shannon Says:

    woohoo! maybe today is my lucky day!!!!

  156. 156 Amy Says:

    I’ve been meaning to get one of these for my 2-year old daughter - they are too cute. Great giveaway idea - thanks!

  157. 157 Erin Says:

    number 157 is my lucky number!

  158. 158 Monica Says:

    I would love one of these! I might even share it with my 3-year-old!

  159. 159 Grace Says:

    Just too cute!! My daughter will absolutely adore this! Thanks for the contest!

  160. 160 Christy Says:

    Yey! I’m in!

  161. 161 Melody Says:

    Oh my heavens, they’re darling. Did you see that chimpanzee one? So cute. Thanks for the contest.

  162. 162 allison Says:

    OMG! How cute! My 4 year old who has to sleep with a blankie and an animal - would love this!

  163. 163 Sarah Says:

    I’ve got a houseful of kids who would love this.

  164. 164 Susan Says:

    Wonderfully cute! My two year old would love this. Thanks for the contest.

  165. 165 Sue Says:

    I made my kids blankets that turn into pillows, but these are really cool (and not made by Mom, which seems to be a plus once kids start school, hmpff.) I know any one of my 4 kiddos would love these. Thanks Mir.

  166. 166 Tae Says:

    I’d love to win one of those!!!!

  167. 167 lisa Says:

    These are so cute! I want one!

  168. 168 adam Says:

    cool–I like the alligator

  169. 169 Cathy Jo Says:

    My son would totally flip over that Alligator!

  170. 170 Melissa Says:

    Very cute!

  171. 171 MamaChristy Says:

    The Hippo is the cutest! This would be perfect for my baby girl so randomly pick me, please! Have I mentioned that I think your hair looks really great that color? Even if you aren’t sure about it, I think it’s swank.

  172. 172 Jen Says:

    You are great .. and your contests are too … Pick Me!!

  173. 173 ~moe~ Says:

    My niece turns 8 on the 11th. I’d love to give her something that wasn’t Hannah Montana. Please pick me, Pretty Mir! :)

  174. 174 Kim Says:

    That is so awesome. We are all the animal lovers here!!! I hope we win. :)

  175. 175 Krista Says:

    Zoobie ME!!

  176. 176 Dooneybug Says:

    How neat! Both my kids would like these!

  177. 177 Lenetta Says:

    ALL! SO! CUTE! My just turned one year old is starting to dig stuffed animals and would love one!

    Hee - sumo, I’m with you on the asploding heinys, and Jami Anderson, please ignore that thought as a newly surprised pregnant mama (congratulatons by the way!)

  178. 178 Damsel Says:

    *busily grooming aura* (or whatever one does with one’s aura to make it pleasing — maybe I don’t want to know)

  179. 179 Jennifer Says:

    Love those!

  180. 180 Melissa Says:

    Oh my. Mia needs this!!

  181. 181 pcosMama Says:

    I love the giraffe one! And the gator one too…. hopefully I’ll have to decide which one my kiddos will like most! ;)

  182. 182 MomCat Says:

    My aura is purple. That’s very enlightened. So the psychic told me, for only forty bucks.

  183. 183 Rachel Says:

    Ooo - so cute! My kids would both love those.

  184. 184 Angela Says:

    They are so cute! I had actually never heard of them. I hope I win, because I may be forced to buy one…

  185. 185 Shanin VanBuskirk Says:

    Yes I would love one!

  186. 186 Courtney Says:

    Please count me in!

  187. 187 Tuff Says:

    Dear Pretty Mir-

    Please pick me. I will be two in July and I adore soft and fuzzy things and animals. And my mama says next time you are having longings for an ankle-biter you can rent me for cheap… and if that doesn’t do it you can take me and my brother to see Santa…. because mommy says that is, “Birth Control with a Capital B.”

    Love,
    Tuff