Archives for December 2020

More Holiday Gift Suggestions!

Here are some more of our favorite gift suggestions for the holidays!

Looking for a great gift idea for the little ones on your list? Here are a few of our favorites!

Shape Sorter Xylophone and Piano:

Toddlers will be able to sort shapes while making wonderful music with the Shape Shorter Xylophone and Piano from Hape! This colorful xylophone and piano encourages children to discover color and shape assortment while creating musical notes with every puzzle piece. Children can match the five colorful puzzle pieces to their corresponding holes, by shape or color, and make wonderful Do, Re, Mi Fa, So melodies by pressing down or by tapping them with the red baton!

Age: 12 months + | MSRP: $17.99

Availability: starting in November

Retailer: Target

My First Block Set:

This 80-piece set of sturdy blocks will inspire hours of play and generations of builders!This colorful setencourages children to identify shapes and objects as they stack and build upon their imaginations. The child safe materials and non-toxic finishes are perfect for every little builder!

Age: 12 months + | MSRP: $16.99

Availability: starting in November

Retailer: Target exclusive

DOLCE Primo Kangaroo

This giant Kangaroo is perfect for cuddling! It comes with a bonus, baby Joey, in and additionally, the kangaroo pocket features a shaker egg. Featuring a peek-a-boo door on one of its feet and is also adorned with beads and a teether on its other foot. Dolce stands for Develop, Observe, Learn, Create, Educate. Let your baby DEVELOP sensory skills with a variety of quality textured fabrics. OBSERVE the colorful fabrics. LEARN cause and effect through the activities. CREATE fun, learning and role-play with your favorite Dolce friend. Let the beautiful, interesting and activity rich Dolce toys EDUCATE through play. MSRP: $39.99; ages 0m+

Stick-O Forest Friends 16Pc Set

Explore the great outdoors with The Stick-O Forest Friends 16Pc Set. Kids can use their imagination to build adorable animal friends including an elephant, duck, caterpillar, bunny and more. The Forest Friends 16Pc Set includes 3 Spheres, 3 Sticks, 2 Discs and other magnetic accessories including bunny ears, flowers, cones, flower pots, and elephant ears. MSRP $24.99; ages 18m+

Here are a couple great gift ideas for the older kids!

EXIT: The Game is a new series of party games for up to four players that offers a unique, unforgettable gaming experience. These games allow you to bring the excitement, intensity, and team spirit of an escape room to your living room. In each EXIT game, your team starts out locked in an imaginary room or trapped somewhere. You must solve a series of riddles and puzzles in order to unlock doors and reveal new riddles. Each correct solution brings you to another riddle and eventually to freedom. The clock is ticking: You must solve all of the puzzles as fast as you can because the faster your team escapes the room and the fewer hints you use along the way, the more points you earn. Get ready to test your creative problem solving and logical thinking skills, because the rulebook in an EXIT game doesn’t reveal all the rules like in other games. After the rulebook gets you started, it’s up to your team to discover for itself how the rooms look, what the clues are, how to decipher them, and how to escape. Can you crack the codes and manage to escape the room? EXIT: The Game is constantly expanding with new stories (Dead Man on the Orient Express, The Abandoned Cabin, The Forbidden Castle, The Forgotten Island, The Mysterious Museum, The Pharoah’s Tomb, The Polar Station, The Secret Lab, The Sinister Mansion, and The Sunken Treasure) RETAIL PRICE:$14.95 ◾ # OF PLAYERS: 1-4 ◾ SUGGESTED AGE:10 and up ◾ PLAYING TIME:1-2 hours.

Lost Cities: Rivals: Use your cards to venture down expedition routes that take you to far-flung and mysterious corners of the Earth: to an abandoned mountain temple, a decaying circle of stone, a city sunken under the sea, an ancient Stone-Age settlement, and a town inside of a mountain. Your goal is to plan the routes in such a way that they bring you the greatest possible fame. If you are especially daring, you will also be able to wager on the success of your own expeditions. But watch out: You are not the only one traveling! Which routes will you pursue and how much gold is it worth to you? Plan well and use your resources wisely. Only the player who has collected the most fame at the end of the game will be the winner. RETAIL PRICE: $14.95 ◾ # OF PLAYERS: 2-4 + ◾ SUGGESTED AGE:10 and up ◾ PLAYING TIME:40 minutes.

  Have a Bugs Bunny Fan on your shopping list? They will love this one! “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.”

BUGS BUNNY 80TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION will surely be a hit!

Three-Disc Collection Features 60 Shorts Along with Bonus Content  Including 10 Episodes of Looney Tunes Cartoons,  A Documentary and Collectible Memorabilia  

This is an amazing collection and I love the bonus content! I also really like that it includes a FULL-SIZE GLITTER FUNKO FIGURE! Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is available to own on Digital for $39.99 SRP in the US and $49.99 SRP in Canada FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT.

Happy Holidays!

Stay tuned! Our final Gift suggestions post coming up next week!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples of the above items. No other compensation was received. Images were provided.

Buddy, Dec. 3rd Pet of the Week!

Meet Buddy, who is one! This pittie mix is just 3 years old and loves to nuzzle humans—his best buddy so far is shelter volunteer Ricky, but he’s eager to add a forever human to his circle of friends! Buddy likes to greet other dogs in the shelter and would be a pal to any pup in a household. Need a buddy in these tough times? Make an appointment to meet Buddy! Because the shelter is closed to the public, adoption appointments are conducted through appointment, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Bobo. Ask for ID#A613162.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

It’s time for the Winter Baby Roundup!

It’s that holiday time of the year again! Looking for gift ideas for new Moms and babies? Here are a few of our favorites!

Aren’t these Pacifiers the cutest? Designed to keep baby calm and promote proper oral development, MAM pacifiers have a SkinSoft nipple that is easily accepted by babies and a shield that allows for maximum breathability for baby’s sensitive skin. In this set, there are two BPA-free pacifiers with a cute winter-themed design. The curved shield allows the pacifier to sit comfortably on the baby’s face. MAM Ultra Soft Silicone Nipple stays comfortably in the baby’s mouth due to the anti-slip texture.  Symmetrical nipple ideal for baby’s jaw development. Textured surface and multiple small openings on the pacifier shield allow air to circulate and the baby’s skin to breathe.   The storage case is reusable and can be used in the microwave to sterilize pacifiers. You can buy them at https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/mam-2-pack-holiday-pacifiers/1046723451

ergoPouch TOG-rated pajamas made from breathable natural fibers are sure to be a hit this Winter!

Best for newborns and infants.  Mix and match our TOG-rated Pajamas, designed to be worn under our range of Cocoon Swaddle Bags, Sleeping Bags, Sleep Suit Bags and Sleep Onesies. Available in two TOGs, the Long Sleeve Layer is an ideal pajama for most of the year.

More info:

0.2 TOG Cool Layer  75-79°F

ergoPouch Onesie Pajamas features include:

– 3-way zip for easy diaper changes and toilet training

– Zip enclosure to protect your baby’s delicate skin

– Made from organic cotton for a healthy, safe sleep and gentle on sensitive new skin

– Foot and hand cuffs to pop over little toes and fingers on cool nights

– TOG-rated to work with your TOG-rated pouches

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You can purchase at: https://www.ergopouch.com/

       pediped Originals Buddy Blue are a must-buy this Winter! Perfect for beginning walkers, all pediped® Originals feature leather soles for ultimate flexibility and lasting quality. pediped’s updated Originals® soles feature a diamond leather tread that is more slip-resistant yet still crafted completely of high-quality, non-toxic leather that allows little toes to move, grip, and feel the floor.

As soft as their favorite blanket and perfect for keeping toes warm, pediped Originals Buddy Blue is a cozy slipper bootie that will protect their first steps.  You can find them at https://www.pediped.com/products/baby-buddy-blue

More info:

  • Man-made upper
  • Soft fleece lining 
  • All leather soft-sole with slip-resistant diamond tread
  • Easy, pull-on design with elastic at the ankle for a stay-put fit
  • Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting healthy foot development

About Originals® Buddy Blue

Man-made upperSoft fleece lining All leather soft-sole with slip-resistant diamond treadEasy, pull-on design with elastic at the ankle for stay-put fit. Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting healthy foot development.

      

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Purchase at https://www.pediped.com/

       

·     Looking for a great gift idea for shower and holiday gifts? Baby Magic has you covered with this new baby essentials kit! I love that it includes the most-needed items! Mom and baby will both be very happy this holiday! As the weather gets cooler, parents being to shift baby’s bath time routine to ensure baby’s skin is getting the hydration it needs! Find out more at https://babymagic.com/

Other news: Trusted baby skin care brand, Baby Magic is giving back to support children in need by donating a portion of proceeds of specially-marked products to the non-profit organization, Baby2Baby. This charity provides children living in poverty, ages 0 to 12, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

The products that are included feature a specially-marked white hangtag and include the 30 oz. versions of Gentle Baby Lotion, Calming Baby Bath, and Calming Baby Lotion.  Look for them at Walmart and other mass market retailers.

Happy Holidays!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples of the above items to facilitate this holiday feature. Images were also provided.