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Stocking Stuffers – 2018 Holiday Gift Guide



Microwavable Heated Neck Pillow: by Sunny Bay – Click here to purchase

Take the pressure off your shoulders with the soothing and cozy heated neck pillow from Sunny Bay. This versatile microwavable pillow will help you release muscle tension and pain in neck and shoulders in the office, car, or at home. Simply place it in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds (I do it for 60 seconds, move the insides around then microwave for another 30-45 seconds) and you will be in a spa like atmosphere wherever you desire. Whole grain wheat fill and washable soft fleece cover hold heat for up to 30 minutes – making it great for quick usage and its very easy to store as it has no wires to worry about getting tangled, bend or trying to place away neatly. It has no shelf life, so you can use it over and over again without worrying about it running out of uses.

Skin Actives – Click here to purchase

Whether you are 20 something, mid to late 30’s or beyond, you can benefit from quality skin care. The only way to take care of your skin is by how you treat it. I love to use products that are beneficial to my skin and easy to use – and when I find out that they are affordable you can see my eyes light up with glee! I have found Skin Actives, a brand that is Made in the USA, does NOT test on animals, and is ethically produced with products for all budgets. One of their most popular kits is the Ageless Kit, which features a gentle cleanser, colleage serum (great for anti aging), hyaluronic acid moisturizer and a vitamin A cream. When you use all these products as part of your daily skincare routine it can help to reduction the appearance of fine lines, and wrinkles. It will help overall tone and coloring of your skin and supports a healthy, natural look. Check out all the products Skin Actives has available on the website – see link above.

Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Scraping Massager Set by Rengora – Click here to purchase

Do you know a person who loves great skincare products? They love trying new creams and serums? Then they are going to jump for joy when you gift them a Rose Quarts Roller this holiday season. This hot product is used by skincare professionals and now is uses in at-home treatments too. After you apply your skincare products you simply roll the roller over your face helping to reduce puffiness under your eyes. It is a perfect way to increase circulation and remove those harmful toxins from your delicate facial skin. By massaging your forehead and eyes you can releases tension that was stored in your facial muscles. It’s the perfect way to get you in a positive mood and get your day started right. Rengora’s roller set is made of authentic rose quartz and comes with a guasha (Gua Sha) scraper tool – the kind women have used for centuries as massage therapy for their face and neck and all sorts of beauty treatments.

3D Colorables Rescue Vehicles – Click here to purchase

Kids love to make and create things. Kids also love trucks, cars and emergency vehicles. Put these two together and you get the fun 3D colorables from OOLY. Color, inflate and play your very own rescue vehicle toys. This set of 3D Colorables has two toys that you can color yourself and inflate into 3D. Included in the set is a police car toy and a fire engine toy. Color your rescue vehicle with any coloring supplies like markers, crayons or colored pencils and then inflate them with the included inflating straws. Also included are plastic wheels so your 3D rescue toys can really move. The police car is 7.5 by 6 inches in size and the fire engine is 8 by 6 inches in size. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Glitter Flask by BrüMate – Click here to purchase

Do you know you someone who brings a flask with them to events? Parties, concerts, on vacation? Then check out this fun looking and simple to use flask from BrüMate. They make the most fashionable flask in the world. Its petite size of 5 oz capacity makes it easy to carry and keep on hand. It leaves no metallic taste. These can make a perfect gift for a collage student, a sorority sister, a fraternity brother, a birthday gift … but for this time of year it slides great into a stocking hanging over the fire place. At only $23 its the easy choice come this December.

Calico Critter Blind Bag – Baby Band Series – Click here to purchase

The latest series in the Calico Critter line is the Baby Band. These fun and tiny Calico Critters feature a baby Critter holding a musical instrument. Each Critter comes in a blind bag, making the hunt that much more exciting. We love that Calico Critters stimulates imaginative role-playing in children. Play along by teaching them how the instrument that comes with their Critter sounds. Try out songs and movements to teach them the instruments as well, so you can play along on your invisible triangle, drum or violin. The Critters are the same size as the baby Critters found in other Calico Critter sets, which make them great to add to your collection. Their fuzzy to feel bodies engage kids to snuggle and hold them in their small hands. These blind bags are going to be so much for all children ages 3 and up this holiday season.

Personalized Ornements from DigiBuddha – Click here to purchase

My kids love to see our names and family on the ornaments which we hang upon our Christmas tree. Seeing a name makes it that much more special. I love to gift my family and friends custom gifts that they can keep year after year. DigiBuddha has a huge selection of custom ornaments for different types of memories. First Christmas with Baby, Grandma Established Date, Engagements, Marriages, New Home, Professions, Kids, Pets, Friendships and more. Best of all they are a company that is great to work with. If you have questions or special requests you can contact them through their website and a real person will help you get the product you desire. Their ceramic ornaments are made using fine white porcelain with a flawless glossy glaze finish. Each original customized ornament is permanently fused so the art becomes part of the ornament, NOT decals or stickers. Ready for gifting with the FREE included gift box!

The Original Fidget Cubes™: Marvel Avengers – Click here to purchase

Kids and adults alike love to keep their hands busy with fidget toys – and what better to play with than your favorite Marvel characters. Featuring 6 functional sides, every inch of this Fidget Cube is guaranteed worth your money! It has various sides that let you Click, Glide, Flip, Breathe, Roll, and Spin to satisfy your different fidgeting behavior. This novelty gadget is printed with the iconic character to make your fidgeting tool fascinating to onlookers rather than a disturbance. Available in Baby Groot, Spiderman, Antman, Rocket Raccoon, Ironman, Hulk, Thor & Drax options. They fit perfectly in your pocket to take without throughout the day and are so engaging you will want to collect them all.

The Better Ice Scraper – Click here to purchase

Do you hate dealing with the frozen ice or snow on your car? Know someone who parks their car outside in the winter? The Better Ice Scraper is going to be the best gift for them this holiday. This new design scrapes the ice off easier and faster than a traditional scraper. Their Patent Pending Shape ShiftingTM technology allows the entire frost edge to contact your windshield to remove frost – unlike traditional ice scrapers. The Better Ice Scraper’s frost edge conforms to the shape vehicle windows – regardless of their curvature. It is ergonomically designed, which is ideal for anyone with arthritis or hand/wrist/arm/shoulder pain. The ice teeth and frost edge of The Better Ice Scraper simultaneous contact the windshield making it inherently stable. A user only has to apply a simple force (i.e. simultaneous pushing down and pulling up not required) to press the scraper against the windshield. This substantially reduces hand and wrist strain and lessens the chance of injury. The novel design also ensures ice and frost edges are always held at optimal angles for ice and frost removal.

Renzo’s Vitamins for Kids – Click here to purchase

Do you know a kid who is a picky eater? Practically all kids refuse some type of nutrition from their diets. Some may hate broccoli, others may loath berries and apples. With such busy days and picky eaters it’s so hard to have them sit and eat fully nutritional meals every day. This is why smart care takers lean on adding a vitamin or two to their kids diet. We take a multivitamin at dinner each night. We have switched over to Renzo’s Kids Vitamins for several reasons. They are vegan, contain zero sugar and are gummy free. Many kids have a hard time chewing a gummy vitamin, or are too young to swallow a pill – this is where Renzo’s steps in for you. Their tablets are chewable and dissolve in your mouth, making it easy to take. Kid flavors like Oh-Oh-Oh Orange, Cherry Chery Mo’ Cherry. and Lil’ Green Apple make it fun and enjoyable for the kids taking them. We love the daily multi “Picky Eater Multi” and try to add in a “Bright & Brainy B6” or “Iron Strong” a few times per week too. Check out their site in the link above for more information and to see what is inside each vitamin.

I Love DIY Art – Click here to purchase

Paint by Numbers is an amazing painting technique, using numbers as a guide to flawlessly paint a masterpiece with ease and accuracy. The entire canvas is divided into small color-coded sections, each corresponding to a numbered color in the color palette of Paint by Number. For example, number 1 might code for Black, so simply use numbers as your guide to paint your canvas and slowly your beautiful masterpiece will magically reveal. It’s the best method to alleviate stress and anxiety. Harness amazing levels of peace, calm and focus! Paint your stress away, and try TODAY!
PS: You can get any photo into paint by numbers and paint it yourself using their custom paint by numbers kit 🙂

Personalized Stationery from DigiBuddha – Click here to purchase

Nothing makes a statement like personalized stationary. I love visually appealing stationary – giving and receiving something pretty can make your day that much better. With Digibuddha’s amazing line of custom printed stationary you can gift someone a classic gift that they can not only use but will make them smile every time they use it. Digibuddha™ Personalized Stationery is professionally press printed in our shop just outside of Philadelphia on beautiful, thick 120 lb archival paper. Paired with a luxe blush envelope with matching patterned liner. Personalize with your name, initials, or company information. Available in sets of 25. Beautifully packed in a clear box & wrapped with coordinating satin bow, ready for gift giving!

Orbeez Wowzer Surprise – Click here to purchase

Do you know about the fun hit toy Orbeeze? Boys and girls alike love these tiny balls that feel amazing and are a blast to play with. This holiday season the perfect stocking stuffer for kids who love Orbeez is the Wower Surprise! These adorable magical pets come hidden in an orb. Simply add water to your orb and magically reveal which magical pet you received. They’re so cute, you’ll want to collect them all! You can twist the orb to make your toy dance in the ball, shaking in all that Orbeez goodness.

Pic’s Peanut Butter Slug-Click here to purchase

For the hiker, biker, worker, swimmer, gymer, busy mom, or packed luncher Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs are the perfect stocking stuffer. Pic’s Peanut Butter is one of the finest Peanut Butters on the market today. With all natural ingredients and no additives, it makes for the perfect healthy snack. That’s why Pic created the first peanut butter slug. The Slug is 30g of pure peanut butter perfection containing a hit of protein, fiber, and good fats. Just like their peanut butter, Pic’s slugs are free of gluten, diary, sugar and everything else besides peanuts. Each Slug is ready and easy to eat; just squeeze your pouch to mix all the natural ingredients back together then tear off the handy tear-off bit and chow down. You can purchase Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs singularly, packs of six, or a box of 20!

Premium Ultra Soft Face Brush by Rengora – Click here to purchase

When it comes to face cleansing its is best to use a tool and not rub all the oils on your hands into your delicate face. By using the Premium Ultra Soft Face Brush from Rengora you can achieve clean and soft skin. It is perfect for those who have sensitive skin or who are prone to acne breakouts. Achieve a deep pore cleanse without any pain or discomfort! Even kids can use this tool to keep their faces cleaner than ever – MamatheFox’s 6 year old loves that this is a beauty product she is allowed to use. Some many times young girls want to start using beauty products but they are not safe for kids. This brush is ideal for young girls looking to get into a beauty routine. It has a rope on the handle making it easy to hang in the shower after use.

Kenu

Almost everyone has a smart phone these days, and when driving they can be very useful. The Kenu products enhance the driving and travel experience. High quality products are something you’ll use almost everyday; or just as much as you drive your car. The engineers that create the Kenu products are experienced and create new products out of San Francisco, California. This United States based company hopes to be found in vehicles and backpacks, leading to safer roads and better travel experiences.

Airframe Wireless – Click here to purchase

This fast charging vent mount was engineered for convenience and safety. Spring-loaded grips make putting the phone in the mount easy. Vents on the mount keep your phone at the right temperature without using a fan. The 12V charger that is included with the mount will charge your phone and also can power something else with the extra USB charging port. With the easy-push buttons, the vent clip will attach to your vents with no problems. Be sure to click the link above to purchase from Kenu.

Airbase Wireless – Click here to purchase

The suction mount is fast charging and can be used on the dashboard or windshield. The strong and secure suction cup will stay put and keep your phone in one place. This mount is great because it gives you an eye-level view of your phone. With the automatic charging feature, you don’t have to worry that your phone will lose battery. Click the link above to give a gift from Kenu!

Stuck On You – Click here to purchase

Keeping your stuff from getting lost in any way is helpful. I am constantly leaving a coffee mug at church, kids water bottle at school…busy people do this and it is very normal. But I hate not getting it back. Now we use Stuck On You labels. The labels they make are high quality, washable and super affordable. I now have labels on my kids shoes, coats, art smock/tee-shirt, lunch boxes, my coffee mugs and other items. They have a ton of styles, colors, fonts and shapes. They even make custom items for Christmas like Santa Sacks, bibs, ornaments and so much more. Check out their website for all they offer with the link above.

Charades for Kids – Travel Edition by Pressman Toy – Click here to purchase

Nothing says Holidays like a game of Charades! Now you can get the kids involved too with this fun, travel size edition of Charades for Kids. With three levels of clues, kids of all ages can participate. Each card has a clue with a picture, so no reading is required (although the combination of the picture and its corresponding word reinforces early reading skills). Act out a toothbrush, a cat or a bumble bee! Older children can read the simple words and phrases and act out actions like eating spaghetti or playing guitar! This game is great for the whole family to play together. Charades of Kids includes: 150 charade cards, sand timer, game die and complete instructions. Fun for 3 or more players ages 4 and up.

Color Smash – Click here to purchase

Games are perfect for stuffing a stocking, and Color Smash by Pressman Toys will surely not disappoint. This 2-6 player game will keep you on your toes while you search for the same color and name on the cards. The game is quick and you really have to pay attention before your cards get stolen!The storage ‘paint can’ is perfect to keep all the cards together and organized. This game is made for ages 6+; it could be tough for kids younger than that.

Spongebob Squarepants Holiday 2-Pack DVD – Click here to purchase

For all those SpongeBob SqaurePants lovers out there, we have a new DVD set you are going to be more excited about than a warm Crabby Patty. The Holiday 2-Pack, now available on Amazon for only $11.99, is going to make the holidays more festive and hilarious. Using Stop-Motion editing, this DVD 2-pack gives you several episodes that are exclusive and spooky in the typical knee slapping Spongebob humor. SpongeBob SquarePants and all of his Bikini Bottom friends are back in a new DVD collection, SpongeBob SquarePants: Holiday 2-Pack. This two-disc set contains two holiday-themed stop-motion specials; It’s a SpongeBobChristmas, where Plankton turns everybody in Bikini Bottom from nice to naughty, and The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom, a spooktacular special where SpongeBob must be scared straight in order rescue his friends from the Flying Dutchman.

Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blazes Save Christmas DVD – Click here to purchase

Blaze is a fast action children’s show that focus on teaching about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By using large trucks and cars with fun voices and sounds that engage young child you can help them develop a love of STEM and interest in school subjects from just watching a fun cartoon. Watch Blaze and his friends as they deliver presents on Christmas, save a little bunny, catch a cake and put their newfound ninja skills to the test. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze Saves Christmas will be available just in time for the holidays and will be a perfect stocking stuffer for your family.

Amish Journals from Quiet Fox Designs – Click here to purchase

MamatheFox loves the Amish. Her family lives driving into Amish country and soaking up the sunshine, eating their home-style cooked meals and resting in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Amish are live a “Plain” lifestyle that allows them to keep their focus on Jesus and not to stumble by living in the temptations of the world (see 1 John 2:15-17). Quiet Fox Designs has released 2 journals filled with folksy, humorous quotes from the Amish oral tradition, Amish Wisdom offers insight into authentic “Pennsylvania Dutch” culture. With beautiful hardbound covers and crisp pages inside these make the perfect prayer or new bible study journal. Both the journals: Amish Wisdom and Amish Wisdom from Scripture are very affordable at under $10 each. Each contain 144 lined pages with plenty of room for journaling your thoughts and dreams.

Utter Nonsense Family Edition- Click here to purchase

A family game for players 8 and up, Utter Nonsense will have the room laughing in minutes. The game contains 500 cards that get players acting silly! Each round an accent is chosen for players to attempt. Combine an outrageous accent with an even funnier phrase to create ridiculous sayings. A winner is chosen each round by the nonsense judge. Trust me, you don’t have to actually be good at accents. It’s actually funnier if you aren’t. Get the whole family laughing this holiday season and check out the other versions of Utter Nonsense.

Yeah NOPE – Click here to purchase

Everyone likes a good party game, and this one will not disappoint. For people 17 and older, this conversational game allows you to learn about other players and share experiences with each other. The sequin box is part of the fun too; be sure to implement it when playing. Yeah NOPE will give you lots of laughs and it will allow you to learn more about your friends. With lots of cards and unlimited answers, you can play this game over and over again.

Leviot Salt Lamp – Click here to purchase

Himalayan salt lamps radiate a soft, warm glow while providing a calm atmosphere and a great sense of peace and relaxation. 100% pure and natural Himalayan salt from Pakistan is professionally hand-carved by Leviot; the only seller with a professional mining certificate. The pink and orange hues the lamp creates give such a beautiful look to any room, making this lamp the perfect gift for anyone on your Christmas list. Great support comes with Leviot’s great 1-year warranty and lifetime customer service. Size, color, and shape may vary from lamp to lamp because of the uniqueness that hand carving brings. The touch control dimmer switch is a great added touch too, dim the lamp as much or little as you want depending on the mood you hope to create. A salt lamp from Leviot is a great gift for all people on your list or for yourself. If you are not in the U.S and you still want a salt lamp to give as a gift, you can check out websites like thelamplife as well as similar others to see what is available and can be delivered to you in time.

Lotus Trolly Bag – Click here to purchase

The Lotus Trolly Bag is the perfect shopping accessory to take with you to any grocery store. Offering a multitude of features, this Bag can be the perfect gift for anyone who grocery shops. Four separate bags, all for different purposes, make it easy to stow groceries. Fitting in most standard size carts, the bag easily hangs open all while being connected to each other. When you get to the car, un-velcro the bags from each other and place them in the trunk one at a time. Carrying the groceries into your home has never been easier with these strong, durable bags. Don’t want to use the polls in the cart, take them out and use the bags like any other reusable grocery bag.

Ya Blew It! – Click here to purchase

A game that is sure to be an explosion of fun! The rowdy card game involves risk in search of riches. Players make exciting choices and decided if they should push their luck or play it safe. The social game involves players from start to finish with the chance to roll on every turn. Ya Blew It is for 3-8 players 8 years or older. Give the gift of fun gatherings and bridge any generation gap this holiday season with Wonder Forge board games!

Cable Crunchers – Available at Hallmark

This is seriously a genius invention. These Cable Crunchers are the perfect stocking stuffer for literally anyone. Most every person has something that they plug-in to charge – phone, iPod, tablet, etc. Cable Crunchers are cute little creatures that crunch your cable and keep it protected. They ensure that your cords don’t break, tear, rip, or come apart. We throw out a lot of cords because they tear in the same spot – right where you would place a cable cruncher. So really, these little life savers are perfect for anyone and everyone on your list.

MacDaddy Milkers – Bath Bombs Anyone Can Afford

It’s another Mama’s Tub Time feature!

 

This month we are showcasing MacDaddy Milkers

 

When it comes to using bath bombs, I use a lot. I mean, like several a week people. This can add up in cost over time. If you love bath bombs but cannot afford to shell out $6 to $10 per bomb, but still want a fun and moisturizing bath bomb, them MacDaddy Milkers are the ones for you.

 

MacDaddy Milkers features a package where you can buy (30) 2.5 ounce bath bombs for only $30!

 

All of her orders are made to order, so you can tell her to make the batch you most desire. Here are her options:

Her fragrances are:

Bay Rum, Beach, Beautiful, Bamboo Grass, Brown Sugar Fig, Butt Naked, Cashmere Glow, Champagne Kisses, Cherry Almond, Cucumber Melon, Fresh Linen, French Gardenia, Honey Milk and Oatmeal, Honeysuckle, Hot Pink Lime, Jasmine, Kool Water, Love Spell, Pina Colada,Pomegranate, Sweet Pea, Urban Cowboy, Vera Wang Coconut Lime Verbena, and Very Sexy.

The Essential oils she uses are:

Jasmine, Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemon Grass, Citrus, and Eucalyptus.

 

Once you have selected the smell/oil you want, you can easily place your order. If you want them wrapped for presentation that is a small additional fee. These bath bombs are perfect when you need to buy a large quantity like for a baby shower, wedding party or birthday event. It is perfect for sorority gatherings too, as they make for a fun gift to give your littles or bigs.

What this Mama loves about MacDaddy Milkers bath bombs are

  1. Their price! Anyone can afford them
  2. Even the 2.5 ounce bombs fill your normal size tube with coloring & scent
  3. They have enough moisturizing agents to soften your skin without greasing up your tub

 

MacDaddy not only makes custom bath bombs, but they have a super collection of Goat Milk Soaps.

 

The MacDaddy Milkers have their own goats! Their registered Nubien dairy goats give us the milk used in their soaps.

 

Most of us don’t know that beautiful skin starts with the best moisturizing, skin-loving oils and goat milk soap takes it a step further with it richness and alpha hydroxy. Eczema – gone. Dry skin – gone. Softness and clear skin is the result. – MacDaddy Milkers

 

Their Goat Milk Soaps are so creamy and luxurious to use. By using a goat milk product you are not only cleansing but moisturizing your skin in a safe and natural way. Once I switched to a goat milk based cleansing bar a few years ago I have not need able to stand liquid soaps – those liquid soaps give my body a slimy feeling. When I use a goat milk product I feel clean and soft.

 

With the winter months approaching we are coming upon so bitter cold and dry weather. My skin lacks the moisture it requires in the Ohio winters. As soon as I step out of the shower I MUST apply lotion. My poor skin is getting more dry with age. The great news is that the goat milks used in the soaps above are also used in the MacDaddy Milkers lotion line. This gives my skin the final line of defense it needs.

 

The ingredients: MacDaddy Milker’s super emollient, ultra-moisturizing All Natural Goat Milk Lotion is made with all-natural goat milk, distilled water, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, emulsifying wax, palm steric acid, shea butter, vitamin E (as a natural preservative) and fragrance.

 

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Many bath product companies make Sugar Scrubs. Eh. I have used a ton of them. But the homemade ones never seen as nice as the store bought ones…until now! I am super pumped up about MacDaddy Milkers Sugar Scrubs! Typically a sugar scrub will get clumpy, the oil will rise to the top and leave you will half the jar of just scrub without any moistener, and then I sadly toss it out, feeling like such a waste.  MacDaddy Milkers did some sort of magic on their scrubs and came up with a mixture that is not only smooth, but its soft and full of oil throughout the container. I do not have to mix it up before use like a jar of organic peanut butter, but I can just take some right off the top without fear of getting a dry bottom half of the jar.  I cannot tell you how perfect these scrubs are.

 

Gifts for Kids – The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids

Magic Light Wand – click here to purchase

The magic of a Christmas tree is for both children and adults alike. Seeing those lights turn on and transforming a basic tree into the real deal, a true Christmas tree, brings a smile to about every face and chills to others. Now, with the Magic Light Wand, you can allow a child (or an adult with a strong inner child) to turn on the Christmas tree lights with a flick of a magic wand. This wand only takes 2 AA batteries, is approved for indoor and outdoor use and is UL tested and certified. Each year the Magic Light Wand company sends out tons of wands as a donation to children at the Make A Wish Foundation, St Judes and Le Bonheur – giving those children the same special magic from the wand. Available in red, gold or green this wand is sure to change the way you light your Christmas tree this year.

Hape Toys

Spark your little ones’ imaginations with high quality toys from Hape! This award winning toy company believes play is in the DNA of every child and just needs to be awaken. Hape toys are strategically designed to bring fun into learning and help develop and refine your child’s skills during each milestone. They are the world’s largest producer of wooden toys designing first and foremost for children; no matter their culture or language. With responsible business practices, Hape strives to leave this world in better condition than when they received it. With hundreds of toys, and new toys being designed each year, Hape has something for newborns to the kid at heart.

Your train obsessed miniature engineer is going to be in locomotive heaven with the Hape Mighty Mountain Mine. This multi-level play set brings a train experience like none other. A fun adventure featuring conveyor belts, rotating doors, a repair station, bells, waterfalls and more are sure to bring to life your child’s imaginative mine town story. Recommended for children 3 and up, this Hape train set provides a series of obstacles and adventures. Existing Hape railway packs combine perfectly with the Mighty Mountain Mine wood tracks and magnetic mine carts. This award winning Hape wooden railway is manufactured with child safe paint and durable solid wood construction. With Hape’s exceedingly high standards and educationally fun design the Mighty Mountain Mine is an innovative toy of endless adventures.

For your little rock star, Hape Mighty Echo Microphone will provide hours of fun in the spotlight. This classic echo microphone is revamped with high quality wood but still has the loud voice echoing sound. With bright red and blue colors, this microphone is sure to catch the eye of your little one. It also includes a pretend push button to help get the party started. The Mighty Echo Microphone is made and designed with Hape’s high safety and quality standards and as always, eco-friendly and battery free. Keep encouraging your shining star to reach for their dreams with the Mighty Echo Microphone.

Puzzles are a staple toy in childhood that provide opportunity to build and refine important skills. Hape’s collection ranges from chunky simple beginner puzzles to multilayered problem solving puzzles. The new Forest Animal Tactile puzzle combines the importance of shape recognition with stimulating sensory play. Five colorful graphic animals help toddles identify animals, shapes, and colors. Beneath each piece is an added texture to match the given animal. Little hands will love the sensory experience as they discover new contrasting textiles. Hape designs and builds their toys with the finest and safest materials, while using responsible business practicing to stay eco-friendly.

Momo Baby Shoes – click here to purchase

The way children walk and how their weight is distributed is much different than an adults. They why haven’t children’s shoe companies been designing shoes for kids in a way to promote their feet health and development? Momo Baby founder knew something needs to be done. Shoes cannot be cheaply made, as the development of a kids foot is crucial to their overall well-being. Momo Baby shoes have been reviewed by a group of APMA podiatrists to ensure it promotes foot health, and have been awarded the Seal of Acceptance. The Fox kids have been wearing Momo Baby shoes for several year now and we have nothing be wonderful things to say about them. They are so durable they can last the full period of time they are in that show size. They have never been worn out or too beat up before they outgrew them. With summer sandals to fall boots and all season sneakers, there will be the perfect shoe for the kids in your life with Momo Baby. They may even go well with the harry potter baby gift you got the baby in your life for Christmas.

Bible Belles Bundle – click here to purchase

Who are our children looking to as role models? Princesses and superheros most of the time. Bible Belles is a 4 (soon to be 5) book series that showcases different women in the bible who are real life heroes. These heroes can be looked upon and admired while giving the reader knowledge of God and His ways. Each book feature a main character trait which a child of Christ would want to grow and develop – such as pray or patience. Beautifully illustrated by a former Disney artist, gives the books a visual appeal that little girls desire, but in a biblical appropriately way. These beautiful hard cover books are perfect for any child this holiday season.

Simplay3 Play Around Kitchen – click to purchase

This innovative 3 sided kitchen is sure to bring hours of fun and creative play. Simplay3 is all about inspiring children to play with their imagination with the freedom from batteries and cartoon characters. This kitchen allows multiple children to play at once without bumping elbows. All your kid’s cooking needs are met with a pretend stovetop, oven, and sink with faucet. Also included is an 18 piece cooking, pots, pans, dining, utensils set! The Simplay3 Play Around Kitchen is a space saver with the fold down activity table. “Your child is the chef and imagination is the key ingredient!” Be sure to checkout the rest of Simplay3’s high quality and affordable toys!

True Growth Tot Tower – click here to purchase

As parents we want to encourage and develop our children to the best of their ability, while providing them with opportunities to grow. True Tot Tower is a wonderful tool to get your children involved right along side you. This safe, stable structure is a perfect boost for your littles to make them adult height. Instead of you and your child worrying about balancing on a step stool, everyone can feel secure and focus on the activity at hand. True Tot Tower has endless uses, but ideas include helping with chores, cooking, arts and crafts, and games. True Growth company strives to provide families with the tools to encourage independences and instill a love for learning. The True Tot Tower is a gift that will continue to empower your toddler’s brain to grow!

Teach My – click here to purchase

Teach My is the creator of award winning learning tools. They provide toys to help parents give their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers a head start. Teach My’s engaging fun products cover the educational basics; alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, reading and even math. In addition, their toys help develop social, motor, and language skills. You can shop a range of learning formats that meet the dynamics of your family. Bath time kits combine water fun with educational values, teach on the road with on-the-go kits, or add movement to lesson plans with Teach My yoga mats. With an encouraged 20 minutes a day of parent and child playing, Teach My products are sure to boost your littles self esteem as you bond and engage over educational activities.

Silikids – click here to purchase

Silikids was created because waste is so excessive and it gets depressing when you think about it. So, GoSili designs and manufactures silicone tableware products for the whole family. From their new silicone coffee mug (we love this mug!) to reusable place mats for the dining room table, to dishes, spoons and reusable snack bags, GoSili has a reusable product for you. I love the kitchen table we invested in after my husband and I got married. Obviously, kids don’t respect a table like an adult would and they bang, scratch and scribble on it without a second thought. The Silikids silicone place mats are amazing for everyday meals and table preservation. It is thick enough to protect the table, but folds down for storage when not in use. You can wipe is down easily after a meal, its dishwasher safe and it comes with a map of the USA. My preschoolers are getting exited about learning and knowing where people they know are. Now we can talk about our family and friends in other states while pointing to where they live on the map. Check out their website for all their fun and useful products.

Pediped – click here to purchase

Pediped offers more than 120 designs for boys and girls between its three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. The award-winning footwear is available in EU sizes 17 to 38 (US newborn to 6 Youth). With the winter months approaching parents and grandparents alike are searching for new boots for their children. Pedipeds new 2017 winter collection features the Naomi boot. In sleek black this pair of boots is perfect to pair with a dress, leggins or jeans. Giving a classic outfit an upgrade but without too much flash. Pediped shoes have exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States.

Stuck On You – click here to purchase

Stuck On You is a leader in personalized baby and children products. Ranging from labels for daycare or school, to lunch boxes and backpacks, they understand the importance of staying organized. By creating functional products that can be customized for your child, they give each kid a sense of joy and love. When my children see their names on their lunch box, you can seen the joy beaming from their face. When lunch time rolls around, my kids never get overwhelmed with the pile of lunch boxes before them – as they can easily spot their custom box in the crowd. Stuck On You now features an even more products then have they in the past, so that grown ups can get in on the personalized fun: stationary, calendars, water bottles, and so much more. With holiday sacks and stockings you can make this holiday season a little more joyful than the last.

Brian the Pekingese – click here to purchase

Christmas Jammies!! Since having kids of my own I have a new found love of Christmas pajama’s. The Foxes have a tradition – every Christmas Eve our kids get a special night before gift to open and inside that package is a their new Christmas jammies and a few other token items. This year we will be sporting the adorable unisex Christmas pajamas from Brian the Pekingese. Their pajama’s are made with 100% organic cotton and are so soft and cozy. Proudly made in the USA, each pair of Brian the Pekingese pajamas comes with the amazing send back offer. When your child has outgrown their pajama’s Brian the Pekingese offers to take them back and recycle them for you! My kids love their Brian The Pekingese stuffed animal and story, helping bedtime go more smoothly. If you have been considering this years Christmas Pj’s, then be sure to try out Brian the Pekingese’s, you will not be disappointed.

Ikiki Shoes – click her to purchase

Kid feet are in the most important developmental stage of life so correct shoe support and design is very important. Ikiki shoes are not only great for your kids feet but they are adorable shoes with friendly characters and bright colors. Built in squeakers are what sets Ikiki shoes apart from other kid shoes. Squeakers for your kids feet sounds like a nightmare, right? Wrong! The squeakers on Ikiki shoes provide safety, teach kids cause and effect, and provide multi sensory activity for kiddos. And, with a simple flip of a switch you or your kid can turn the squeak off. The shoe soles are very light weight and soft which make them flexible and comfortable. They’re breathable and durable and will stay on the foot because of the unique high top design. Any kid will love to receive a pair of Ikiki shoes. Their characters are adorable and the pops of color are an extra fun feature.

Max’is Creations – click here to purchase

“A world would be better if we played with our food” That’s what Max believed when he first created a mug with a basketball hoop in art class. Now this kid entrepreneur is making head way sharing his new mug business. He went from a simple mug made from clay to mass producing realistic colored sports mugs. The coolest part of Max’s story is that he has dyslexia and uses his business to bring about awareness. Max’is Creations give back by supporting multiple organizations helping kids with learning disabilities. Six popular sports options are available, and there is plenty of good equipment such as Cricket Nets, so you are sure to score big with finding your kid’s favorite sport. My children have Tennis Lessons in Atlanta which they love, so I’m definitely buying the tennis ball one!

Meadow Bay Bowtique – click here to purchase

Little girls love bows, and so do their mama’s! They are cute and fun, adding that touch of femininity to any outfit. MamatheFox’s daughter is now 5 and in preschool. One of her favorite things to do is pick out a bow to put in her hair for school. The preschoolers even like to talk about each others bows and compliment each others choices. But, bows can be pricey! You may be done a double take like MamatheFox has before while shopping for hair bows. While I love a gorgeous bow, I need to it be at an everyday price point. For a little girl who plays rough, and likes a variety of styles, you need to find bows that are pretty, durable and affordable – and now we have! Meadow Bay Bowtique features a great selection of bows that any parent can afford. Most are priced at $5, which is the ideal price for a nice sized bow that is also made with quality in mind. With the option to custom order, she is sure to have a few bows that would be perfect for the little girl in your life this holiday season.

I See Me – click here to purchase

With a mission to make each child feel special, I See Me creates personalized books that celebrate the uniqueness of each child. The beautiful illustrations are paired with rich literature making a joyful reading experience. With a vast variety of choices, you are sure to find a developmentally appropriate book for your little one. You can choose from a wide range of topics such as animals, space, pirates, magic, princesses and more. I See Me not only makes premium quality personalized books, but also a full line of personalized gifts. Customizable puzzles, coloring books, and lunch boxes are just a few of their many choices. Keeping a personalized gift in budget is made easy with I See Me’s wide stock. Personalized stickers start at just over $5 while bigger gifts over $40 include a personalized book and fuzzy friend. Special occasion personalized gifts make any season extra special. Their Christmas line includes a personalized sing-along book & songs with a personalized ornament. I See Me equips you with treasured gifts that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones.

Super Undies – click here to purchase

The milestone of potty training doesn’t have to be as costly and torturous as you think. Super Undies is a cloth diaper company that meets the needs of potty trainers, as well as bedwetting solutions for toddlers and adults. Super Undies started as a child based company but expanded to helping with delayed potty training, along with adolescent and adult incontinence. For cloth diaper families it keeps the standard and lifestyle of being eco friendly and cost effective. Basically Super Undies are a diaper that feels like underwear and underwear that absorbs like a diaper. It keeps standards clear for those new little potty trainers. Diapers and disposable underwear can be confusing, leading kids to feel comfortable in peeing in their pants. However, sometimes life doesn’t allow the flexibility of letting your child wear normal underwear with the risk of an accident; traveling, child-care, hiking, etc. So if an accident does happen you can be assured a mess won’t be made. A wide range of products are available and very affordable. Super Undies uses quality products and works to make sure you have the perfect fit.

Deuter’s Kikki Bag – click here to purchase

The holiday season is approaching which means long days of travel and being displaced for days as you cram in your family’s house. Deuter Kikki kid backpacks are the perfect size for your little ones to travel with. These eco-friendly packs are small enough to fit on your preschoolers back but large enough to carry a tablet, toys, and snacks. Sternum straps stabilize the backpack on shoulders and keeps the pack safely on their back. A name tag is also featured privately on the inside. It allows a community helper to check your child’s information if lost. Pockets keep things organized and easy to find while a top clip keep things secures. Not only are these packs made with the world’s strictest standards for environmental protection, but they have a sleek and adorable design. My toddler’s eyes were quickly drawn to the bird face and bright colors. Make holiday travel a little less stressful and let your kids handle their bags as Deuter Kikki backpacks handle their stuff.

Blankie Tails – click here to purchase

The proud creator of the award-winning and original Mermaid and Shark Blankets, Blankie Tails has something for your family. Blankie Tails makes cozy warm blankets that come in many shapes and sizes. With high-quality stitching and super soft, minky fabric these blankets are unbelievably comfortable and durable. Blankie Tails makes a variety of sizes from small doll tails to adults and teens. Their collection covers a wide range of styles from beautiful mermaid, sharp shark, to even a powerful rocket ship! Blankie Tails can be a perfect gift for any one in your family this winter!

Real Shades – click here to purchase

Did you know that children’s eyes are much more sensitive to the sun than an adults? Their developing eyes need protection from UV rays starting from infancy. Most of the children’s sunglasses you find in the stores are just slightly tinted, and don’t truly protect your child’s eyes. Real Shades took the extra step and made their sunglasses with real polarized lenses, so truly protect their little eyes. Using optical grade polycarbonate material, which is lightweight and, at the same time, provides excellent impact resistance and optical clarity. In addition to the polarized lenses, they made the frames virtually unbreakable! So many times my kids have snapped those glasses in half while driving to our destination. With Real Shades, the frames have a give to them, allowing the kid to mess around with them but without snapping in half. These glasses are so worth the investment you will end up buying them as gifts for your nieces and nephews too.

Sydney Paige – click here to purchase

Buy one give one, that’s what Sydney Paige is all about. This company works hard to promote the importance of education. That’s why for every product sold, another is donated to a student in need. When buying one of their backpacks they not only give a backpack to a child in need, but they fill it with full sets of age-appropriate school supplies. What an awesome brand to support! You can even choose what non-profit organization to give to, national or local! Lots of ‘things’ accompany a child on the go. Giving a backpack that they love will not only be a perfect gift for them, but for their parents too! Put all the necessities (and wants) in the backpack and off they go! With the holidays right around the corner and lots of traveling, a backpack for your kiddo will be a lifesaver!

PawdPet – Click here to purchase

A phone case now specifically designed for those little phone stealers. Whether you are at a restaurant, shopping in the store, or FaceTiming your family, the PawdPet does it all. Choose from four adorable plush animals that are sure to become a new fuzzy friend! While undoubtably cute, these little guys also function as a multipurpose phone case. Any smartphone can quickly attach through strong magnets, making it handsfree. This phone case can hold a phone vertical or horizontal and has a protective plush padded pocket to keep it safe on the go. A removable, adjustable cross-body shoulder strap makes toting around simple. PawdPet has partnered with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and makes it their goal to give back as much as possible. This new, mom invented, business is continuing to expand in their produced products and helping protect phones everywhere.

Lottie Dolls – click here to purchase

Little kid dolls for your little kids. Lottie makes a range of relatable dolls, outfits, accessories, and play sets that are developmentally appropriate.Their dolls are unique because their bodies are based on the proportion of a 9 year-old child, besides having a larger head for hair-play. They even empower real mini kid designers by using their ideas and input for designing dolls. Lottie’s vision is to protect the simplicity and innocence of childhood, while empowering children to confidently be themselves. With Lottie’s diverse line of dolls, any kid is sure to find a doll they relate to. Dolls cover a variety of skin, hair, and eye colors and include a themed costume or outfit completing their creative back story. In addition, Lottie has a collection of outfits and play-sets that are sure to spark the imagination and get your little one dreaming big. Check out this award winning doll company that your kids can imagine themselves as.

Gotcha Covered – click here to purchase

Uses for notebooks are so plentiful that we seem to go through them so fast around here. I know I use them for my grocery and shopping lists, for my bible studies, for taking notes and reminders about school functions. I use them and take them everywhere, which is why we like them to look fun. Since finding out about Gotcha Covered my family is so excited about getting new notebooks. With a ton of cover designs to choose from, you can totally customize your notebook. Adding a name or saying to the front cover, the size/shape of the notebook, picking the type of paper inside (wide rule, college ruled, practice, sketch, graph, checklist…) and even the color of the spiral binding! These notes books are so unique that they will make the perfect gift for anyone who loves to journal or keep a diary.

Farm Hoppers – click here to purchase

Jumping on things is a highly used skill by every single toddler I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They have the wiggles constantly and are needing to get that energy out in a safe and fun way. With Farm Hoppers you can give your kids an outlet to jump, bounce and wrestle with a toy that is safe and fun. Farm Hoppers are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and phthalate-free plastic for long lasting use and durability. Each Farm Hopper includes a free hand pump and have a self-closing valve – no plug that can be a choking hazard like other animal hopper brands. They come is many animals and colors, like cows, horses, dogs, pig and rabbit – with colors of blue, pink, white and more. When your kid starts playing with their Farm Hopper you will wonder why you didn’t have one from the time they turned one. Be sure to share this link with your friends so they can get a Farm Hopper for their little ones too.

SoapSox – click here to purchase

Bath time is one of my kids favorite times. But I know some kids don’t have as much fun in the tub as mine do. To make bath time a pleasurable experience I always strive to include the best toys to increase enjoyment on the water. When we learned of SoapSox a year ago I knew these newer products would be a splash hit. A soft and cuddly animal friend makes bath time fun…and helps get little ones clean, too. Built-in finger pockets allow for secure scrubbing, while a clever opening for liquid or bar soap makes sudsing up all the easier. With characters like Mickey, Minnie and Ariel to sharks, fish, sting rays, dinosaurs and alligators, there are sure to be several styles that would appeal to the kid in your life. The SoapSox are machine washable and dryer save, so the upkeep and life span is way better than plastic toys that you typically buy for the tub. Be sure to check out their new gift sets and multi packs to get a better splash for your buck.

National Geographic Books for Kids – click here to purchase

With so many book options available on the market you can easily feel overwhelmed with the options. Play it safe – and smart – by giving the gift of National Geographic kids books. Their huge selection of books for children will make you get as excited about learning as a child walking into first grade. Topics ranging from outer space or dinosaurs to bugs and animals. If you want to learn some awesome facts they have books focused directly on that, like the almanacs or the reference guides. Silly topics like is it Real or Fake books, or Weird or True books. All books are written by the National Geographic team, so you know that the information, images and stories included are of the highest quality and have your child development in mind. They are constantly adding new and exciting books to their line up, so be sure to check back each time you need a gift idea for the newest and hottest in their selection.

Kids 2018 Calendar – click here to purchase

Starting in preschool, our children start to learn about the days of the week and months of the year. They start to understand the concept of ‘tomorrow’ and vaguely what ‘next week’ means. By showing the child, on a calendar, the day it is and when the upcoming event is, they begin to engage in a new and exciting way. Having count downs to special days like birthdays, trips or holidays can be part of the fun of the day itself. The building of excitement and knowledge of a certain date creeping closer helps children understand the time frame. Give the children in your life, this easy to read, child friendly calendar. It will not only help them understand the date and month but it also helps in responsibility of crossing off each day. The link above takes you to Amazon, where the author, C.A. Jameson has a fun collection of other books and calendars for the kids in your life.

How The Candy Cane Got It’s Stripes Book – click here to purchase

Every Christmas Eve the Fox children get to open 1 special box. This first gift always contains a new pair of Christmas pajama’s, a small treat and a book. This year my husband and I are so excited to present our children with a new classic, How The Candy Cane Got It’s Stripes. This magical tale is told to use through 2 main characters, the candy cane, named Cane and his buddy Snowy the snowman. Children has so many questions about Christmas, like when will Santa come? Why do I have to be good? What if we don’t have a chimney? But this year they can learn how the candy cane got it’s stripes. This beautifully illustrated book will quickly become and instant classic in your home.

Plush Heated Throw – click here to purchase

Are your kids freeze babies? Mine sure are. Every winter we have to keep a few blankets in the backseat for them. Sadly, they heating vents dont warm up the backseat for out kiddos as fast and warm as we sometimes wish. Frost Guard took this issue to heart and created a plush throw electric blanket that plugs into your car! As you probably know you cannot safely strap a child into a car seat with a large, puffy coat. It is unsafe and dangerous for them. This has caused my kids to be especially cold when we first get them strapped in to their seat. Now, with our heated throw blanket, they can get cozy comfy fast. My favorite feature of this blanket is that is has a safety timer and will shut off after 45 minutes. With low, medium and high settings, this blanket will change the way your family travels.

Toy Rings Wooden Stacking Set by Bookid – click here to purchase

One of the most classic and dependable toys for children is the wooden ring stacking toy. This toy is a favorite in most all children’s collections. By learning their colors, difference in size variations, and the skill of hand/eye coordination by placing the rings on the pole, they gain confidence and see the work they accomplished. Even when they are not placed in order of largest to smallest (this is a more developed skill) they are learning how to use their hands and fingers in a more fine motor type skill. Each ring is make from the highest quality, non-toxic materials to ensure your child’s safety. This toy will give them house or entertainment

House Building Set by Bookid – click here to purchase

In a land full of building toys things can get overwhelming. Play it safe, and less expensive with Bookit building sets. This house set contains 76 pieces, which is a perfect amount of blocks, for under $30! Most brick sets are a pretty penny. When you want to give an educational gift but at a price point an average family can afford you turn to Bookit. This particular set comes with 2 people, a car and a lot more. We love how this set helps with hand eye development, gives a sense of accomplishment and self satisfaction when the set it built. They also have a few other similar sets if you are looking for affordable, nice quality building bricks.

Wooden Marble Run Toy by Bookid – click here to purchase

This wooded marble run is one of the coolest toys to offer a small child this holiday. It comes in separate parts, allowing your child to create and design their own marble run! Typically a marble run is one piece. I love how this offers your child the chance to make their own run. This allows their creative juices to flow, and helps them develop problem solving skills. Allowing their imagination to run wild with ideas and showing them how gravity and cause and effect are related, you can help your child develop a love for physics. By using logic they can create run after run. Being made of separate parts it makes clean up and storage that much easier. It is made of non-toxic materials and passes all American and European safety standards.

Bead Maze Activity Center by Bookid – click here to purchase

The Bead Maze Activity center by Bookid is such a fun and affordable gift for small children. At under $25, you can give the gift of hours of entertainment. It’s a 5 in 1 activity center: packed with learning activities. Features five different fun-filled activities which your child will enjoy. These activities include wooden bead roller coaster that races over cute trail mazes zig-zag race paths shape sorting puzzle. It is made from high quality non-toxic material making it safe for your children. Helps guide hand/eye coordination, develops knowledge of shapes and colors as well as cause and effect.

TopKnotTwirl – click here to purchase

If you are looking for a quality personalized gift that will be cherished for a lifetime, check out TopKnotTwirl! They are a brand new Etsy shop that creates customized fabric dolls to match the look of your special little one. Each doll is made just like the way you imagined with 5 customizable features; hair placement, bang style, hair color, skin color, and dress print. Each doll is dressed in a miniature twirl dress with a fashionable criss cross back. And like every girl loves, the hair styles can be taken out and redone for those beauty shop play dates. All of TopKnotTwirl dolls are handmade by the shop owner Lauren so top quality is always delivered. Her current turn around is 2-5 days, plus shipping, so there is still time to order for Christmas. TopKnotTwirl will even ship directly to a love one as a gift and include a handwritten personalized gift message. Be sure to follow TopKnotTwirl on Instagram for production stories, reviews from happy customers, and new designs.

Games by Ravensburger – click here to purchase

Finding fun, family friend games is exciting. Some of the top board games for families this holiday season are from Ravensburger. Our top favorites are Eye Found It! Despicable Me & Harry Potter Pictopia Family Picture Trivia Game. Eye Found It! – Hop in Lucy’s car and join the Minions on a wild road trip through the world of Despicable Me, from Gru’s lab and Paradise Mall, to Minion Beach and more! Along the way, search for hidden objects – there are over 1,000 things to find! Race to the end of the giant 6-foot game board before the amusement park closes to win! For Harry Potter Pictopia you can show off your knowledge of J.K Rowling’s Wizarding World when you encounter 1,000 picture trivia questions featuring the beloved characters, extraordinary places, magical creatures, and enchanted objects from the epic Harry Potter movies.

Games by Wonder Forge – click here to purchase

If you want to play some games while being with your closest family and friends this holiday then Wonder Forge has your back. Their top sellers for this holiday include Vampirnia Spin Go Round! Game and the new hit, Banned Words. When the kids get rowdy and its time to sit for a little bit and burn off those candy canes, play a round of Vampirina Spin Go Round! Take a Spin with Vampirina in this exciting twist on bingo! Spin to see where you can play. Match the color, pattern, shape or character. If you get Spin Go Round, everyone switches spinners! For 2-4 Players, game duration is about 15 min’s and perfect for ages 3 and up. When they kids crash in bed and the parents are still hitting the eggnog, take a whirl at Banned Words. Perfect for Ugly Sweater parties and groups of adults. In Banned Words you gt your teammates to guess 5 words in 90 seconds without saying any BANNED WORDS. The Banned words are created by the opposing team! This game is sure to liven up any party and create hilarious memories.

Baby Bijoux – click here to purchase

Baby Bijoux was especially made for the mini mommy or daddy of the house. With realistic and anatomically correct features, this baby doll encourages nurturing-based imaginative play. While engaging in a world of make-believe, children will learn social skills, practice empathy and care taking, and develop language and and new vocabulary. The 15.75″ tall Baby Bijoux doll is the perfect size for 3-6 year olds and the vinyl body is easy to clean; making it the perfect companion for outings. Baby Bijoux is especially unique by providing multi-cultural and gender choices. They currently make African American, Asian, Caucasian, and Hispanic boy and girl dolls. With just-like-me skin tones children can connect with dolls that look like them or be encouraged to have global mindset with a doll of different ethnicity.

Baby Doux -click here to purchase

These adorable soft cloth dolls are a perfect first baby doll for the family. The 12″ crafted doll is constructed with a perfect combination of a soft cotton cloth body and durable vinyl head, arms, and legs; making it perfect for 2-5 year olds. The Baby Doux doll is machine washable and fabricated with deluxe European design. With four ethnical choices, children are sure to find a doll they can relate to which builds confidence and leadership skills. Having ethnically diverse toys also helps children develop a global mindset and nurtures compassion and understanding. Baby Doux dolls help develop language, social and emotional skills in the little ones through play. Help your child relate to the world around them and develop life skills with Baby Doux.

Mayka Tape – click here to purchase

Mayka is one of the hottest toys this holiday. Mayka Tape is 100% compatible with Lego, Mega Blocks, Kreo and all other leading toy block brands. It comes in 9 colors so you can use it so tons of sets and concepts you are working on. Each roll has 6.5ft of high-grade, reusable, adhesive tape that can turn any surface into a toy brick base plate. Create new worlds with Mayka tape by going up walls, different angles and surfaces. This tape is so exciting that it is wanted by both children and adults alike. It will be the stocking stuffer that will get the whole family excited. Made with the highest grade of BPA-free food safe silicone and combined it with high quality 3M adhesive which is easily and safely removable and reusable. Be sure to pick up a few rolls for that White Elephant exchange you have coming up. Its on Amazon and is sure to please.

Tangle – click here to purchase

The original fidget toy – Tangle. Tangles are the perfect way to express your creative side in a whole new light. Attach them however and mold them into whatever you’d like. If you have busy hands in your house (and boy do we have a lot of those) then you are going to love putting some Tangles in some stockings. They make great toys for places like airports, waiting for your table at a restaurant, long car trips and other times you need to just keep a little busy. Tangles are meant to be taken apart and put back together again. They click in and out, giving another way to play. Click sets together to make longer or shorter Tangles. They come in tons of colors so you can add to you collect as you want. They offer a hands on art experience that brings out creativity and artistic imagination while also being silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Safe, reusable, and affordable, Tangle toys come in a wide array of patterns, colors, and types for different age groups.

Luna Petunia – click here to purchase

Luna Petunia is a magical new show – a Netflix original. It’s inspired by the curiosity, surprise and wonder of Cirque du Soleil. Luna Petunia is set in the whimsical and fantastical world of Amazia, where Luna and her friends empower preschoolers to use their creative potential. They overcome challenges together and make the impossible possible! This new hit has a few amazing new toys available for its fans and preschoolers alike this holiday season, the hit sellers have been the Luna Petunia Talking Doll and Amazia Garden Playset. The doll and playset alike showcase the wonderful colors of Luna Petuna’s world and engage them in using their imaginations. By evoking them to create play situations on their own you are allowing them to develop and engage their creative side, helping them develop a plethora of skills. These toys will make any preschooler excited when they see them under the tree Christmas morning.

View Master – click here to purchase

Do you remember playing with a View Master as a child? It was one of little brothers most favorite toys. We would spend hours sitting by the window (getting that nice sunlight) imagining we were on a far off planet or on a safari trip in the jungle of Africa. This year you can share these memories with a child in your life by giving them the gift of a View Master. With the same classic structure, but newer technology this classic toy is sure to be a blast to the past. There are tons of new slides you can purchase, giving a gift that can be “renewed” when the child’s birthday comes up after the holidays. The 3-D eye popping visuals will be a thrill and make perfect toys for long car rides while vising relatives. No batteries required makes it the perfect gift for crunchy parents too!

Lite Brite – click here to purchase

Throw back toys are in! My favorite toy as a little girl was my Lite Brite. Now, thanks to it’s amazing popularity, it is back as a top gift for children this holiday. I would spend hours creating pictures, words and scenarios. This newly updated version is so much more slim and easy to take with you. It is slightly larger than a tablet would be in a thick rubber protective case, making it very easy for small hands to hold and carry. It comes with 156 round pegs in white, yellow, blue, pink, orange and green, 1 transparent removable storage tray. Give the children in your life the gift of creativity with Lite Brite. When you share memories of you playing with this classic as a child it will inspire a holiday feeling and lead to making special memories together.

Moon in My Room – click here to purchase

The Fox kids are in love with the moon. Searching for it in the night sky is a favorite pastime. On cloudy nights the kids get sad, wishing to see their friend the moon. Now they can see it every day with Moon in My Room. This amazing night light from Uncle Milton allows you to see the moon all 12 phases of the moon. The moon is has an authentically detailed 3-D lunar landscape. You can hang it on your wall and use the remote to control which phases you would like to see. Each Moon in My Room comes with a code to download an MP3 to hear a guided tour of the moon. With its auto shut off feature you can let it work like a comfort night light each night at bedtime, then once the kids are asleep it will shut off on it’s own. For any moon lover, this will make the perfect gift.

Honeysticks – click here to purchase

These crayons are made from 100% New Zealand beeswax and are handmade! Because the crayons are made from beeswax, they are totally non toxic, meaning they are completely safe for children! They contain no paraffin wax or cheap fillers, so there’s no need to worry about your child eating the crayons; although I wouldn’t advise this 😉 The beeswax gives the crayons a nice honey scent and the sustainable process causes minimal impact on the environment. Honeysticks stand out from other crayons not only because of the non toxicity but also because of the unique chubby shape of them. The crayons chubby shape make it really easy for children to hold AND really difficult for them to break.

Mifold – click here to purchase

Christmas traveling is here! Make traveling easier with mifold, the super slim and easy to transport Grab-and-Go Car Booster Seat! It is more than 10x smaller than a regular booster seat and just as safe. For children ages 4 and up, with a weight of 10 to 100 lbs and 40 to 57 inches tall. It is so small it can be folded to put into a purse, glove compartment, or child’s backpack. When you have flights, airports, highway travels with rental cars, make the easy choice and use a mifold. It comes in a variety of colors so you can use different colors for different kids (to tell them apart). You can use it all year when you need to car pool, grandparents need to transport your child and other in a pinch situations. Some kids may have out grown their regular car seat, but you are not ready to let them sit without out a booster, then this is the perfect investment.

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If you’re like me, I love decorating my home with canvas prints! Back when we lived in Australia, we had our ‘go-to’ Canvas Prints Brisbane supplier! They were pretty amazing! In fact, even though we’re back in the USA we may still occasionally order from them! Recently, we’ve been looking into how we can get canvas photo prints that make our home unique and have a personal feel. I have always loved the look of a gallery wall with canvas prints but I had no idea how easy this look was to achieve and that I could get my canvas prints cheaper than the cost of printing photos and buying a frame. Canvas Photo Prints makecanvas edit 2 thoughtful gifts, some of my first canvas prints were a Christmas gift to my brother and his wife of pictures of their children at my wedding. Last year my husband got me a 3 canvas wall display (this meant more to me than anything, since it appears that he does listen when I talk and that he chose one of my favorite wedding photos and my favorite newborn photo of our daughter). It means so much more to me to have my house decorated with my photos and my memories.
If you’d like to share these memories with family members and friends, there’s many places you can buy a range of refurbished photocopiers cheaper than new, and in just as good condition!

This Mamas Experience

Easy Canvas Prints makes designing your prints so simple, their website navigates you through the whole process . FirstECP photo deciding if you want one print or a wall display. I have used both options, the nice thing about the wall displays is that they help you design the layout and they even provide you with a blueprint to make hanging easy (including telling you exactly where to place your nail, we all know I have a fear of unneeded nail holes). If you choose to do a single print they have 10 different sizes to pick from or you have the option to customize your size. Next choose your wrap, standard .75″, Gallery 1.5″ (all my canvas prints are gallery wrap). You also have the option of getting your canvas framed or the option of stretching the canvas yourself and just get your print on a rolled canvas. Easy Canvas Prints makes choosing a photo simple by giving you the option to choose from your library of photos ECP 2on your computer or accessing albums on Facebook or Instagram. They let you know of your image quality and make “editing” easy with user friendly zoom options as well as choosing which direction your canvas will hang. Finish your order by choosing the display options (I chose open back) and your border. I like the mirror border, so my image is wrapped around the sides of my canvas without loosing some of my photo. Be sure to double check your image after adding the border, especially if you choose to have it wrap the sides.

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My canvas prints from Easy Canvas Prints are stretched onto a wood frame and are high quality. The prints themselves are clear and beautiful, not pixelated (which is always my fear when blowing up a photo, that’s why I love the image quality check that Easy Canvas Prints offers).

I must say that Easy Canvas Prints is simple straight forward website (I would trust my not computer savvy mom to be able to navigate this site and be able to order a canvas). Although I did receive a canvas print in exchange for this review I assure you that I have purchased from Easy Canvas Prints in the past and will continue to order from them. Next I think I will use their Instagram feature and print one of my vacation photos on a 8×8 canvas.

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Unforgettaballs Review

Unforgettaballs Review

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What is Unforgettaballs?

One day, 20 years ago, Emily Wolfson, took an average white baseball and painted an American Flag on it as a gift to her husband. Once they saw the final result they knew that they had something here. An American classic, the baseball, made to be a unique and one-of-a-kind piece of art. Emily at that time was an architect and drawing in fine detail was a skill her mastered but also loved. Over the years Emily has made old and new ballparks, city landscapes, and family occasions for all types of baseball collectors.

What Do They Sell?

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Mama’s Experience

When I first heard of Unforgettaballs I thought it was one of the coolest concepts I have heard of. You could get your favorite baseballs teams stadium painted onto a baseball. A one-of-a-kind creation. Then I saw the prices! They are very reasonably priced. The average baseball enthusiast can have a collection of these on their shelf. Its such a fun collectible that I could see buying these as gifts for the sports enthusiast in your life. Birthdays, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Sweetest Day, Christmas…you get the idea. All you need now is a baseball bat to get with it…after all, you can’t play baseball without the bat! You can take a look at these leading bbcor baseball bats if you’re having trouble finding some.

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The ball arrives in its own, beautiful and classic Unforgettaballs box. The design is slightly raised, just as the stitching in a true baseball. Super impressive packaging. You know a real treat is going to be inside.

Inside the box your baseball is delivered in a clear, durable plastic collectors box. This allows the ball to arrive in perfect condition. As I mentioned above, each ball is hand painted. To ensure that the paint doesn’t rub off during transit the ball has a small amount of bubble wrap inside the plastic case with the ball. I thought that was a very thoughtful addition to the packaging.

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When you touch the ball itself you instantly can feel the texture of the paint. This just made me truly appreciate the high quality and personalized touch that each Unforgettaballs ball has.

Whether you have a die-hard baseball fan in your family, a sports enthusiast, the hard to shop for person on your holiday list, I sincerely think you should get an Unforgettaball for them, you will not regret it.

Teach My Baby Review

Teach My Baby Review

With the holiday season approaching we often wonder what to get the small children in our lives. Houses are cluttered with toys. Clothing is hard because they grow of it so quickly. The one gift that never fails is the gift of knowledge. I honestly think Teach My products the best educational item you can buy for the child in your life. They have 3 levels, baby, toddler and preschooler. This review will focus on the Baby Deluxe Kit.

Teach My Baby Deluxe Kit (6+ months)

The Deluxe Kit Contains:

  • Teach My Baby First Words Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby First Numbers Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby Self Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby Sounds & Touch Learning Set

Features:

  • 12 One Piece Puzzles
  • 6 Two Piece Puzzles
  • 6 Touch and Feel Flashcards
  • 6 Mirrored Flashcards
  • 6 Mirrored Nesting Blocks
  • 5 Finger Puppets
  • 4 Board Books
  • 1 Double-Sided Storyboard
  • Teaching Guide
  • Storage case

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Mama’s Experience

My son is 18 months. He is not officially verbally delayed, but he is on the borderline of being officially delayed. Having an older sister who always talks for him, he never gives it a go and tries to talk. He gets lazy I feel. He doesn’t push himself to try to talk. I was very excited to try to use this program with him. Anything to help engage him and learn at least what the his basic words are is going to be a win in my book.

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This kit is jammed packed with fun teaching tools. I am not a teacher. I am a parent. I know how to talk and help my child and how to relate to him. I can use the books, puppets, cards, blocks and puzzles in this kit to his benefit. I know that he prefers to point at each picture at his own pace. When he points to a new picture I know that means he is ready for me to tell him what it is. If I go too fast or too slow then he looses interest or gets upset. Reading your child and paying attention to their cues will make this kit not only fun but also fruitful.

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My son, like many other children, loves blocks. The key feature that makes these blocks special is the mirror on each one. The blocks focus on facial features. You can point and show them your nose/ear/hair, then point to their nose/ear/hair and then show in in the mirror what their nose/ear/hair looks like. This helps in a way I never thought of. I can point to my face and their face, but until they do it for themselves and see themselves in the mirror its like another part of the brain clicks. He gets it. While he still cannot say the word ‘mouth’, now my son is slowly starting to remember where his mouth is and can occasionally point to it. These blocks are so great.

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The touch and feel flashcards are another super special tool in this kit. Babies love the touch and feel books. They are engaged in the book. By drawling a child’s interest into touching the card and really focusing on the image they are using more then just the sense of vision like most flash cards. This engages them to focus in and really look at what they are touching. Everyone learns in different ways. Some by sounds, others by touch, some by all forms of their senses. I think having touch and feel flashcards is a brilliant idea.

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This is a wonderful gift for this 2015 holiday season. You can pick one up at your local Toys R Us or WalMart!