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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Stocking Stuffers for Kids from @timex

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Looking for a great stocking stuffer for your school-aged children? Then get them their first watch - a moment that they will remember forever!


Timex has some great kid's watches like this Kids Analog 28mm Elastic Fabric Strap Watch! Made just for kids, this pink unicorn-themed watch features an easy-to-read dial, minute markers and adjustable elastic band.


Plus, all of our kids’ watches are covered by our 100% worry-free replacement plan so you don’t worry about lost or broken watches.

Buy It:

You can purchase the Kids Analog 28mm Elastic Fabric Strap Watch for $25 from the Timex website. 



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Last Minute Gift Ideas: @GODIVA Chocolate

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There isn't a more universal, more loved gift than CHOCOLATE at Christmas time - teachers, parents, kids, grandparents - EVERYONE loves chocolate, especially when it is GODIVA chocolate!

So this Christmas, make someone very happy and gift them GODIVA. Check out these great gift ideas that GODIVA offers this holiday season:


Peppermint Bark Tin ($24.95): GODIVA’s Peppermint Bark Tin is filled with the tantalizing taste of peppermint and chocolate.

Each delectable piece features peppermint sprinkled over a swirl of rich dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate. A sweet, seasonal treat that allows you to “treat yo’self!”


9 pc. Assorted Chocolate Holiday Gift Box ($20.00): This year, GODIVA is excited to introduce new “mini-cake” dessert pieces inspired by traditional flavors that people enjoy during the holidays.


There are four flavors within this collection including Milk Chocolate Almond Cookie, Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Ganache, and Dark Pear Vanilla, all packaged in a seasonal gift box. These extravagant flavors are sure to satisfy all of your chocolate cravings!

Buy It:

You can purchase GODIVA holiday gift boxes and assortments from the GODIVA website.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

#Teleflora NEW Holiday Bouquet For You! #LoveOutLoud

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Deliver a magical experience this holiday by surprising your family and friends with a festive bouquet from Teleflora, the world’s leading floral gifting service.

This holiday season, gift-givers can Love Out Loud and bring joy to their loved ones living near or far with a thoughtful, unique gifting experience that is ready to be enjoyed the moment Teleflora’s special flower delivery arrives at the door.


Teleflora has beautiful Christmas bouquets which includes awide array of beautiful options–always made by hand and delivered by hand by a local florist.

My table is being beautiful decorate for the holidays with the HALLS OF HOLLY CENTERPIECE!
Surprise your favorite holiday hostess with a stunning centerpiece brimming with white roses, red carnations, chrysanthemums and fresh winter greens accented with red berries and natural pinecones. This two-in-one gift will be treasured for years to come as it is delivered in a lovely hand-painted oven-to-table, food-safe stoneware serving dish.


This is such a beautiful centerpiece for any holiday table this year and I love that you can use the serving dish for years to come when you are done with the flowers! They make a great gift for any hostess this year too!



Buy It:

You can purchase the HALLS OF HOLLY CENTERPIECE on Teleflora.com for $69.99




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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Last Minute Gift Idea from @emirates

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Do you struggle organizing your jewelry - especially when traveling for the holidays??!! I know I do!

Every time I travel my jewelry ends up in a bag somewhere all in a big heap of tangled mess! I hate sorting it or trying to come up with a solution for traveling!
So one of my favorite personal gifts to myself this year is the Emirates Jewelry Box! Emirates not only provides the opportunity to explore destinations around the globe, but they also create product that are perfect for stocking stuffers, or gifts for friends and family.


With this jewelry box, you can store all your favorite jewelry for your trip in this neat case. It's made from leather-like PU material with a zipped close and is just the right size to carry easily in your baggage.

The soft interior has compartments for rings, pins and trinkets. Release the popper in the lid to open a hidden compartment with a mirror and clips for your necklaces.


I can't wait to take this nice travel Jewelry Case on my next vacation! I will never have a jewelry mess or lose them again!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Emirates Jewelry Box for $75 from the Emirates website.



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Holiday Stocking Stuffers: NEW @Colgate 360 Advanced Toothbrush

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Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones during the holidays is never easy and filling up their stockings with things they’ll actually use is tricky. Colgate is helping to take the guess work out of your holiday shopping this season with their new 360 Advanced Battery Whitening Toothbrush.


This new toothbrush is lightweight and slim in design making it easier and more enjoyable to get a brighter smile. With 5X more plaque removal than a manual brush and a 2-minute timer, you’ll not only be gifting a better smile this holiday season, but also a better clean.



These toothbrushes make great stocking stuffers this holiday season! I love that they have the 2 minute timer to help brush for the correct amount of time and the replaceable heads make these toothbrushes last for a long time!

Buy It:

You can purchase the 360 Advanced Battery Whitening Toothbrush online or at a local retail store



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Monday, December 17, 2018

Great Gift Idea for the Fisherman On Your List: @thefishingcaddy!

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Men can be so hard to buy for - especially when they seem to have everything they need already! But I know my husband is going to freak out when he receives his NEW The Fishing Caddy! It really makes a perfect gift for the man who likes to get outdoors!

The Fishing Caddy helps make the decision simple, affordable, and ensures that the person receiving the gift is going to love (and use) what they get.



The Fishing Caddy is a popular gift this holiday season because of the simplicity, functionality, and the fact that people love it so much. It has been designed to make their time spent fishing more enjoyable and easier. The device is an all-in-one organization system that those who fish take with them anywhere. In fact, it’s been dubbed the “Swiss Army knife of fishing tools,” by the Outdoor Foundation.


There are numerous reasons why The Fishing Caddy makes a perfect gift this holiday, including:
  • It’s all made in America and comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty.
  • It offers complete organizations for anglers. Everything they need is at their fingertips. The Fishing Caddy features a built-in cup holder, two rod holders, LED lights, a live well for fish that are caught, and more. It puts all the tackle in one easy-to-carry device. Plus, it won’t tip over due to water weight.
  • The device has been designed to help people detect bites faster. The rods are kept closer by, which makes it easier to detect even the slightest movements.
  • The Fishing Caddy gives someone a gift of enjoyable outdoor time. They will have more time being organized while they do what they love. It helps to take the stress out of fishing, making it easier to carry everything they need.
  • It’s an affordable gift that won’t sit in the back of a closet. Not only will people want to use it all year long, but prices for them start at only $69.95 and range to $129.

The Fishing Caddy is a device that can be used all year long, including for ice fishing, bank fishing, and kayak and boat fishing. It’s suitable for adults and children, as well as makes for a great family gift. The caddy is an all-in-one fishing system.


I really love all the features included on the caddy including two rod holders, a cup holder, live well for storing fish, tackle box, and a padded seat option. My husband is going to freak to have all these things included on ONE easy to carry device! I really love the tackle box lid option too because I don't know how many times my son and husband have forgotten their tackle boxes when fishing - now they never have to worry about it! They can stock the live well with their must-haves and have everything they need in one place all the time!

Buy It:

You can purchase The Fishing Caddy online at Amazon, at select Scheels locations, Etsy, and at the company website: https://thefishingcaddy.com.




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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Deck the Halls with Handcrafted Coffee from @MelittaUSA!

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There aren’t many things that are as universally loved as coffee. This year, Melitta, started by the pioneering female inventor of pour-over coffee, has made gift giving easy with pour-overs for everyone on the nice list. Handcrafting coffee in the home is continuing to rise in popularity among enthusiasts and coffee shop baristas alike, with the ability to control every variable in the simple brewing process, creating a cup that's exactly suited to one's preferences and lifestyle!

This year, I am trying out the new Heritage Series Pour-Over Coffeemaker Set along with some delicious Melitta coffee! The vintage-inspired sets include a 20oz carafe and Pour-Over cone, making multiple cups at a time and available in a variety of pastel colors.


This Heritage Series celebrates their rich and flavorful history. For over 100 years, the Melitta brand has been synonymous with Pour-Over™ brewing. That’s because it was 1908 when Melitta Bentz, a German housewife, invented the Pour-Over™. She was tired of drinking bitter coffee, so she punched holes in a brass pot and used a piece of her son’s blotting paper to create a two-part filtration system. This innovation forever changed the way people brew their coffee worldwide. The Melitta brand has been built on the founder’s spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inventiveness.


This set includes:

  • High-quality porcelain carafe and cone with pastel blue gloss finish
  • Logo-etched cone uses #4 Melitta coffee filters
  • Carafe features drip-resistant spout design
  • Medium-size drip opening provides a consistent brew and eliminates risk of bitterness
  • A ring underneath drip opening directs coffee flow into the carafe and prevents runoff
  • Top-rack dishwasher safe

PLUS, the Heritage Series Pour-Over™ brews handcrafted coffee in three simple steps:

1. Place Pour-Over cone on top of the carafe or a mug, insert Melitta cone coffee filter

2. Scoop in your favorite fresh ground coffee to taste

3. Pour hot water (just off the boil) into the cone, fully saturating all grounds

Nothing tastes better on Christmas morning than a delicious, hot cup of quality coffee made with love! You can make that happen this holiday season with Melitta!

Buy It:

You can purchase Melitta pour-over coffeemakers and coffee from their website.


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Inspire Imaginations with Sharingland Pop-Up Playhouses!

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Looking for an unique gift that will get hours and hours of play and inspire imaginations for all ages?? Then plan on buying that big roll of holiday giftwrap as newcomer Sharingland, makers of enchanting cardboard playsets, has the perfect present for wide-eyed boys and girls. Once unwrapped and opened to its full potential, these magical playhouses measure 45 inches tall by 45 inches wide! More than just works of art inside and out, the five themed sturdy playhouses spark imaginations and sharing.
The five pop-up playhouses are sturdy and inviting for active preschoolers. Children intuitively know how to explore the inside of a very large box. However, these playhouse kits are not just cardboard boxes; they are a starter point for a memorable adventure. Each of the five playhouses boasts 90% recycled and 100% recyclable materials that comply with the all-important CPSC safety requirements. Parents appreciate the easy-to-assemble and easy-to-store kits that sit flat in a closet, on a shelf or under a child’s bed.
My preschoolers are really going to love the Space Odyssey Playhouse Kit when we do our Earth/Space unit in May! But for now, I had my son check it out and he LOVED It!


It’s been almost 50 years since man first landed on the moon. Reignite the passion for an out-of-this-world adventure with this space capsule, all ready for take-off.


Added pieces like jetpacks, tele-transporter armbands and a few Martians (!) makes this a memorable way to introduce STEM subjects.


It was pretty easy to assemble and I love the fun extra props like jetpacks, armbands and even Martians!


This would make a really fun gift idea for any lucky preschooler this Christmas!

Buy It:

You can purchase all these playhouses online at www.sharingland.com



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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Fun Gift Ideas for Children from Ravensburger

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This Christmas, trust Ravensburger for all your fun gift ideas! They promote playful development and celebrate classic fun at every stage and every age – including Ravensburger, BRIO, Wonder Forge and ThinkFun.

Check out some of the fun gift ideas they offer this holiday season:

YeahNOPE by Wonder Forge


It's the tell-all party game of what happened and how! Have you told off a boss? Put on your poker face and watch your friends try to uncover the details. The stories they imagine are just as outrageous as the truth!


We played this game at our annual family game night at Thanksgiving and it was a BIG HIT! The box itself provided entertainment for all with its flipping sequin box from Yeah to Nope!

I would say this game is more for Adult game night - drinking or not - it is fun!!!


Five Little Fish by Ravensburger


Flip a Lily Pad Card to see which fish to catch. Use a Fishing Rod to hook the fish you think will match. If it’s a match, you keep the catch! Pay close attention! The fish change positions. Can you remember which one’s which? Catch the most fish to win!


This is a fun game for the little ones in the family...that usually get left out of game nights!


BRIO Smart Engine Set With Action Tunnels


Choo-Choo! The locomotives are more alive than ever. Depending on the tunnels, the engine will stop, back up or blink its lights. The Engine with Action Tunnels starter kit is based on interactive smart technology that sets you off on your travels, and you are the decision maker!


BRIO Airport with Control Tower


Time to take to the skies! The Airport Play Set puts you in control of everything, on the ground and in the air. This new star among BRIO airplane toys has a terminal, a beautiful red airplane, a complete baggage handling system with two Airport staff figures – and your BRIO train stops just outside. With all this activity, the bird’s-eye view from the top of tower really comes in handy.

These fun BRIO toys are so great for transportation lovers - they will make playing so much fun and their imaginations will soar!


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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Personal Scanner

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Looking for a gift for that person that likes to be organized, efficient and productive? Then check out the ScanSnap iX1500 from Fujitsu! It brings intuitive scanning at your fingertips with the next generation model from the best-selling ScanSnap line of personal scanners.

The ScanSnap iX1500 is the flagship model of the ScanSnap Series, capable of digitizing large volumes of papers quickly. It simplifies the scanning process for a variety of documents, making it easy to digitalize your life. You can be more efficient and productive, focusing on the things that matter the most.


Data organization and utilization are just one touch away with these key features:
  • Optimized user experience including a 4.2 inch touch screen, customizable icons and easy sharing
  • Refined and advanced software for total document management
  • Refined usability, for every user, for stress-free operation


What it does is complex, how you use it is simple. Its wireless connectivity, an intuitive touch screen and advanced software, "ScanSnap Home", enable you to do anything from scanning papers, converting them into fully editable files, to utilizing data in your commonly used applications. With its various automation functions, it intelligently adapts to your preferences and continues to evolve around your needs, enabling you to work in a smarter way.

Whether you're a tech pro or novice, the ScanSnap iX500 is designed for ultimate ease of use to transform your most important physical documents into digital files.

Buy It:

You can purchase the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 for $429.56 from Amazon.com


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Great Gift Ideas from @GoContigo Water Bottles

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Looking for a great stocking stuffer for the kids or maybe a gift that the kids will actually use over and over??? Then check out these great ideas from Contigo Water Bottles!

Contigo makes amazing affordable water bottles that are leak and spill proof. Perfect for kids in the car, or around the house- anywhere!


Keep your kids healthy and hydrated when they're on the go with the Contigo 17 oz. Jackie Kids Water Bottle. With a leak proof lid and carry handle, this is a perfect bottle for wherever they need to go. The Contigo 17 oz. Jackie Kids Water Bottle is a stylish water bottle that your kids will want to bring with them

  • Easy, one-handed drinking with the press of a button
  • Wide mouth for chugging or adding ice cubes
  • Fits most car cup holders
  • Leak proof lid
  • BPA-free
  • Split body design for ease of cleaning
  • Top rack dishwasher safe


The Contigo THERMALOCK® Spill-Proof Kids Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw lets children over 3 use a cup like the big kids. No need to worry about messes thanks to a leak-proof silicone seal around the straw opening and a spill-proof valve inside the straw.


Chill and forget about spills with this chic designed Contigo AUTOSPOUT Straw 10oz Striker Chill Water Bottle. It features an ergonomically designed thermalock double-wall vacuum-insulation that keeps your drinks cold for hours together! The stainless steel finish looks great in both your indoor and outdoor settings; it is the ideal travel spill free water bottle. This BPA-free water bottle is top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Buy It:

You can purchase all Contigo bottles from their website.


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