These are sure to be a hit with kids!

Head Spin is a new fast-paced family game from Project Genius, the premier maker of brain teasers and puzzles. In each round, players try to figure out the color order based on the prompt. Then they’ll show that answer on their spinner and place it on the landing pad. The first player to show the correct answer on their spinner wins the round. Head Spin is brain bending fun for even the quickest minds and fastest hands. Recommended for ages 8 and up. https://projectgeniusinc.com/head-spin/ and available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I found this game very entertaining!

Playfinity’s Backyard League Gaming Baseball turns a game of catch into a video game through a connected mobile application for iOS and Android devices. Their brand-new game, Speed Test, guides players through a 10-round test and announces speeds for each throw. It is recorded into a test history, tracking the player’s progress over time. Real-time audio commentary guides the player and enhances performance. The Backyard League Gaming Baseball is the same size and weight as a regulation MLB baseball, and it connects to an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth. It allows players to track different stats about each throw they toss and catch, such as speed, airtime, height, and transfer speed. The Backyard League mobile app allows players to build and track their baseball skills that focus on different skills, like hand-eye coordination, consistency and transfer speed. Now, how cool is that?! Their brand-new game, The baseball and games are designed for kids 6-14, and it offers 70 hours of play time on a single cell battery. Available at https://playfinity.com/ and Amazon.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

If you have a child that has a difficult time staying focused, this next product really may be helpful! The Hoglet by HedgeHog Health is a game-changing fidget gadget and computer mouse that understands kids’ sensory needs while helping focus and productivity. It works with a wireless keyboard and I really love the bright colors! I received the pink one and just love the color! I also like that it is easy to clean and that you don’t have to download any drivers to use it!

Price: $39.99

Available on Amazon

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

Here are some of my favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Suggestions!

Delve Mascarpone Truffles

Crafted with award-winning Italian-style triple-cream, Mascarpone cheese meets 100% pure chocolate in this refrigerated confection. The decadent duo is made even richer and refreshing with the infusion of caramel, espresso, and fruit accents across four unique varietals including Sea Salted Caramel Crème, Raspberry, Lemon, Chocolate Ganache, and Tiramisu. Available for ($7.99 per 8-count box @ Instacart, Kroger, Sprout’s, Publix Wakefern, and more; $15.99 per 36-count pack @ Costco).  These are absolutely delicious! My favorite is the Sea Salted Caramel Creme!

Are you shopping for a new Mom this holiday? I just love this next one!

Mini Backpack In Shimmery Minnie Mouse -The Mini Backpack is just the right size for a day at the park or to “twin” with your mini-me. Offers adjustable backpack straps that work for littles and bigs. Easy to pack with a wide, zip-top opening and four helpful pockets. (MSRP $99) I am not a new Mom and I also just love this Mini Backpack!

Oh How Sweet! Treats & More for Valentine’s Day!

Tasty and delicious… the perfect choice for handing out on Valentine’s Day! Wiley Wallaby offers soft and chewy licorice that satisfies cravings for a sweet treat! Wiley Wallaby Licorice is fat free, vegan, and does not contain artificial colors and flavors. The Classic Red Licorice is thick, chunky and super-soft, making this gourmet licorice a favorite! https://wileywallaby.com/

There are also other delicious flavors available! One of my personal favorites is the Blueberry Pomegranate!

Move over chocolate, drizzled popcorn is the new treat to give this Valentine’s Day! Sweet Chaos offers mouthwatering flavors to tempt your loved one’s taste buds, such as Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter, Peanut Butter and Black & White! Sweet Chaos Drizzles are Gluten Free, made with Non-GMO popcorn, and have NO artificial colors or flavors. Non-GMO popcorn is popped in Coconut Oil, with just the right amount of Cane Sugar and Sea Salt, and then sprinkled with delectable drizzles! Learn more at https://sweetchaos.com/. You just have to try the Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter flavor! It’s my go-to snack when watching Neflix!

Jax’s Monster Mix has debuted two new mixes, Pop and Sweet! https://getjaxs.com/

All mixes are peanut and gluten-free, perfect for those with allergies and classrooms, too. 

A great idea is to include these with Valentine’s this holiday!

The oh-so adorable Valentines Label Gift Packs are the sweetest way to personalize your kid’s daycare or school gear. They are available in 8 Valentine-themed designs exclusive to this product. These labels make a wonderful personalized gift for classmates and friends and are a great alternative to traditional candy and cards. Each label pack includes six sets of 5 peel and stick labels plus a Bag Tag for $30.00. Additional sets can be added for $5. Waterproof. Dishwasher safe. Durable. https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/valentines-label-gift-packs.html I just love these label packs! They are super cute! Also available:

Heart Shape Name Labels from Mabel’s Labels

The oh-so adorable Heart Shape Name Labels are the sweetest way to personalize your kid’s daycare or school gear. They’re waterproof and crazy durable, just like all Mabel’s Labels are, but in an adorable shape that makes labeling fun. These make a wonderful personalized gift (for teachers and co-workers, too!) and are a great alternative to traditional candy and cards this Valentine’s Day! Plus, they are available in 16 adorable design options. Each label pack includes 24 labels for $21.50.Waterproof. Dishwasher safe. Durable. https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/heart-shape-name-labels.html

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday featured post. Images and information were also provided.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Have a Tween or a Teen who loves to bake? This gift idea is sure to be a hit!

Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop – DIY Cookie Kits

Price: Starting at $30

I love these DIY Cookie Kits! Each kit comes with pre-measured dry ingredients that you need plus easy step-by-step baking directions.  Each kit makes approximately 2 dozen cookies, more or less depending on the size of each cookie.  Flavors available include Sprinkle Cookies, Chocolate Chip, and Double Chocolate Chip! I tried the Chocolate Chip and they were delicious!

Website: littleredkitchenbakeshop.com

Looking to get the older kids off screens? They will find this next one fun!

Gel Blasters

Price: Starting at $68

Gel Blaster Starfire blasts eco-friendly, glow in the dark water-based Gellets which disintegrate on impact, leaving only a glowing trace behind. The water-based compound ensures a mess-free experience that will make all parents happy.

• No mess, non-toxic and eco-friendly
• Gets kids off of screens. It’s like video games in real life!
• The cost of ammo allows you to throw it at full speed with no regard for the price. Because they ship them dehydrated, a pack of 10,000 Gellets only costs $5!
• Active, wholesome, family fun

Website: https://gelblaster.com/

This next one is perfect for younger kids!

Bumpas Dolls Give Hugs for Valentine’s Day!

This Valentine’s Day, gift love with Bumpas™ plush dolls that hug you and are weighted for soft, cozy comfort. The dolls with their weighted arms, have hands shaped in half hearts that join to create a full heart, a perfect representation of love on Valentine’s Day. 

“Hugging is loving,” says Bumpas’ creator, Drew Matilsky, co-founder of the brand Uglydolls. “Giving and getting hugs is a sign of trust and love. I created Bumpas mybumpas.com to give people of all ages a product that can love, hug, and protect them.”

Features include a deep, plush exterior for a soft, cozy, sensory feel. The arms are long, and weighted giving hands-free hugs, emotional support, and an all-important sense of love and security. With almost three pounds of weighted arms and legs, they give simulated hugs and piggyback rides while hugging and holding onto you. They also have oval, wide open “eyes” on the back of their head to make sure that when you’re holding them, they are keeping you protected and safe while watching your back. The opposite side features closed eyes expressing that moment when we give and get hugs. “Hugging creates a connection often giving the feeling of love and support,” says Matilsky.

The four Bumpas characters have their own color, personality and backstory told from the doll’s point of view. There is creative and quirky Shin Shin, daring and adventurous Zeek, gentle and soulful Oz, and cheery and encouraging Lucky. Bumpas are for everyone, especially those who crave a special warm embrace, emotional support, and sensory calming this holiday. Whether you have a special someone, or just want to give that feeling to yourself, Bumpas dolls are available at FAOSchwartz.com, LearningExpress.com Amazon.com,  Macys.com, Walmart.com, and many independent toy stores.

Matilsky says “Love is something we all crave. I created the dolls specifically to address the feeling that we all have when someone looks out for us, puts their arms around us, and tells us everything will be fine. Bumpas dolls express love and are always there for you. Let’s share the Bumpas love with the phrase my heart is yours #myheartisyours.”

“Similar to Uglydolls, we are expanding products for the Bumpas family,” says Matilsky.

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok handles: mybumpas

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday-featured gift guide. Images and information were also provided.

 Old Trapper has the perfect stocking stuffer! They offer a ¼ pound bag of their delicious and high-protein premium beef jerky which anyone that likes beef jerky will just love!

Old Trapper is straying from the beef jerky industry norm of making smaller and smaller packaging for their products. They are offering more of their products with the convenience of ¼ pounds sized bags. Easy to count – 2 bags is ½ a pound and 4 bags is 1 pounds, which allows for customers to buy as much as they need easily! Available in Old Fashioned, Hot & Spicy, and Peppered, Old Trapper has the perfect snack for all Game Day Tailgating needs.

Available on Amazon and the Old Trapper website. MSRP $80.00 for a case of eight packages.

Sweet Chaos Drizzles

Drizzle on the holiday spirit with Sweet Chaos! Their drizzled popcorn is the perfect mix of your favorite sweet & salty snacks… especially their seasonal offerings that include Black & White Sugar Cookie, Maple Brown Sugar, Iced Gingerbread, Vanilla Chai and Peppermint Crunch! Sweet Chaos Drizzles are Gluten Free, made with Non-GMO popcorn, and have no artificial colors or flavors. Their mouthwatering popcorn is popped in Coconut Oil, with just the right amount of Cane Sugar and Sea Salt, and then sprinkled with delicious drizzles! Learn more at https://sweetchaos.com/. $3.29

My favorite is Maple Brown Sugar! You just have to try them all!

This next one is so much fun!

The new Acrylic Letter Tags from Mabel’s Labels are a colorful and fun way to customize and identify backpacks, gym bags, pencil cases, lunch bags, keychains and more! This holiday season, attach them to stockings or gifts for a beautiful & personalized touch.

With four colors and two fonts to choose from, kids (tweens, teens, and adults too!) can quickly identify their belongings (without having their full name visible to strangers). The lobster hook makes it easy for kids to attach themselves.

Available in two fonts and 4 colors, including Glitter Pink, Glitter Silver, Neon Yellow, and Gloss Black.

Learn more: https://mabelslabels.com/. 

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday featured post. Images were also provided.

Gift Box Ornament Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal) – This may look familiar. . . it’s from the folks that brought you the enormously popular and best-selling EggMazing Egg Decorator! Same concept – but this gift box-shaped decorator snuggly holds plastic ornaments for a totally new way to make hand-decorated ornaments for the holiday tree! Easily decorate a variety of ornament shapes.   from the traditional ball and teardrop to ornaments shaped like snowmen. When the DIY fun is over, simply store the included markers in the drawer until the next time! Available on Amazon (MSRP: $29.99; Ages 4+)

Ever Wondered Where Wishes Go? New collectible Lil Wish Lanterns Answers The Questions!

Perfect for lil dreamers, these Lil Wish Lanterns magically light up once your child makes a wish with the pull of a string. Choose from one of the 32 collectible Wishimals to place in the lantern once the wish is made and watch the magic happen where the lantern lights up and the journey of the wishimal begins!

The wish travels far to the magical land of Wishlandia: The land of Friendship, the land of  Love, the land of Courage, and the land of Happiness to make wishes come true! The fun continues on an exclusive Lil Wish Lanterns app where your little ones can safely play games, collect their Wishimals and explore Wishlandia. Available for Android and iPhone users now!

Have a coffee lover? These would make a great gift addition to a gift basket!

Fire Dept. Coffee’s Nitro Cold Brew is available in four varieties: Nitro Irish Coffee, Nitro Vanilla Bean Bourbon, Nitro-Charged Latte, and Nitro-Charged Shellback Espresso. For its spirit-infused varieties, coffee beans are infused with high-end whiskey before roasting out the alcohol, leaving behind only the spirit’s bold aroma and familiar taste.

Nitro Irish Coffee

(Fire Dept. Coffee; $3.99; Available 9/20/22)

• Proprietary, first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic canned Nitro Cold Brew infused with real Irish whiskey
• Offers notes of toffee, butterscotch, and vanilla with every smooth sip
• Made with real cream
• 7oz single serve can
• 120mg of caffeine
• Best served chilled

Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com.

Nitro Vanilla Bean Bourbon

(Fire Dept. Coffee; $3.99; Available 9/20/22)

• Proprietary, first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic canned Nitro Cold Brew infused with real whiskey
• Captures the essence of rich vanilla bean and premium bourbon
• 7oz single serve can
• 120mg of caffeine
• Best served chilled

Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com.

Nitro-Charged Latte

(Fire Dept. Coffee; $3.99; Available 9/20/22)

• Canned Nitro-Charged Cold Brew
• Made with real cream and no artificial flavors
• 7oz single serve can
• 120mg of caffeine
• Best served chilled

Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com.

Nitro-Charged Shellback Espresso

(Fire Dept. Coffee; $3.99; Available 9/20/22)

• Canned Nitro-Charged Cold Brew
• Special blend made from coffee beans near the equator
• Includes no added sugar or artificial flavors
• 170mg of caffeine for high energy
• 7oz single serve can
• Best served chilled

Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com.

Happy Holidays!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday post. Information and images were also provided.

Looking for something cute and comfy for babies and toddlers? pediped has you covered! This bootie is ultra lux with an ultra fluffy faux fur upper lining. Plus, they are super adorable!

More info:

• Sizes newborn – 24 months
• Ultra fluffy faux fur upper lining
•  Suede footbed
• Boot style with hook and loop fastener
• Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting healthy foot development.

You can find them online! They are on sale for $35.

To follow them on social: @pedipedfootwear for IG and FB.

This next one is great for young kids and traveling for the holidays!

Silicone Kids Travel Mug – 8 oz

Meet the only silicone coffee cup on the market without a plastic lid — now in a smaller, kid-friendly size! I love that it is 100% plastic-free and cool to the touch with an embedded stainless steel ring that makes them strong enough to grip without collapsing. They are also dishwasher and microwave safe! You can find them at: https://www.gosili.com/products/8oz-to-go-cup

Look for them on social @gosiliproducts for FB and IG.

Celebrate Baby’s 1st Holiday Season with Sweet Keepsakes & Gifts!

As your little one grows, there are so many precious firsts. Keep a journal of the first of everything in the Wonderland Memory Book. Journey from newborn to age 5 without missing any special moments. Gender neutral.

You can find it at https://keababies.com/products/baby-memory-book.

Love at first sight! Capture that feeling of overwhelming love in this unique Baby Sonogram Frame. The perfect gift and keepsake this holiday season, it can also be used as a gender reveal or pregnancy announcement. Fits standard 4″ by 3″ ultrasound photo with 3 unique and beautifully designed cutouts. This is so cool! It is sure to be a hit!

You can find it at https://keababies.com/products/baby-sonogram-picture-frame.

Looking for some comfy and stylish clothing for your little one this holiday?

Keep your little warm on those crisp autumn mornings and feeling relaxed in Little Bipsy’s new classic zip hoodie and matching sweatpants! Wear the hoodie on its own or layer it under a denim jacket for a cool street style look! Their sweatpants are designed a little differently than their core joggers and are made with a thicker material to ensure your little love bug stays toasty on those chilly Fall days! Available in heather gray and black.

These are sooo cute and comfy! Find the adorable collection at https://littlebipsy.com/collections/launch-4-i-classic

The new luxe line of sleepwear from Rockin’ Blinks includes footed pajamas, sleep bags, short sleeve pajama sets, and long sleeve pajama sets made of super soft, 100% Pima cotton. Your child will stay comfortable all night long in this carefully designed line for the perfect night’s sleep! https://rockinblinks.com/

Every piece of the Rockin’ Blinks collection includes specific sleep information for the stage your child is at currently. The Rockin’ Blinks team wants to help you establish healthy sleep habits for your child by helping you understand sleep at your child’s age.

The Rockin’ Blinks Sleepwear Collection is available in a variety of gorgeous prints and patterns for babies and children in sizes newborn through 8 years of age. 

Available at: https://rockinblinks.com/

These are baby essentials and would make a great gift for new parents and babies!

Cuddle Organic Bamboo Hooded Towels

Wrap your baby up in comfort after bath time with these sweet towels made from premium bamboo. Ultra-absorbent and made for sensitive skin, KeaBabies Organic Bamboo Hooded Towels keep baby snuggly and warm. Not just for bath time, the hooded towel can also be taken to the pool, beach, and more. Pair it with KeaBabies Premium Bamboo Washcloths for the sweetest bath experience for your little one. Available in Grizzly, Polar, Bear or Lamb. 

Organic Bamboo Washcloths

Incredibly soft, thick and absorbent, the Organic Bamboo Washcloths are excellent for baby’s delicate skin! Made for everyday use, bath time becomes a comforting, luxe experience for your little one. Available in 7 colors, each set comes with 6 washcloths. 

Organic Bandana Bibs

Extremely durable and made for big messes, Keababies Organic Bandana Bibs cover more than half of your baby or toddler’s chest and shoulders, allowing their clothes to stay dry and clean after messy feedings or heavy drooling. The Bandana Bibs are made with ultra-soft organic cotton backed with super absorbent fleece to ensure your little ones’ clothes stay dry and fresh all day. Made in a variety of cute patterns and prints! Machine washable. Suitable for ages 0-36 months. 

Organic Burp Cloths

Made with organic cotton for baby’s sensitive skin, KeaBabies Organic Burp Cloths are a must-have for feeding, spit-ups and messes! Sized generously and larger than most burp cloths on the market, they provide full shoulder coverage to protect clothing from being soiled from spit ups and messes. Available in 15 adorable prints and color patterns. Machine washable. 

You can find their complete collection at https://keababies.com/collections/shop-all

 As the colder weather is upon us, keep baby’s skin cuddly and soft with lotion that’s been trusted by parents for over 75 years. Baby Magic offers a variety of options that will keep baby’s skin hydrated with wholesome ingredients in the nostalgic scents you know and love.

Calming Baby Lotion

Get baby bedtime ready with this post-bath essential! Baby Magic’s Calming Baby lotion will sooth dry skin while helping baby wind down with the calming scent of lavender and chamomile. I love this scent!

Gentle Baby Lotion

This nostalgic scent will bring back memories to parents while moisturizing baby’s skin. The quick absorbing formula contains good-for-you ingredients like antioxidant rich Vitamins and hydrating Aloe for healthy, baby-soft skin.

Would be great to add to a basket gift for a new Mom and Dad!

Creamy Baby Oil

Great for on-the-go, this unique blend of gentle lotion and coconut oil will leave skin feeling silky-soft and cuddly, plus it’s flip top tube can easily be thrown in a diaper bag or stroller. Made with marshmallow root, known to moisturize and calm skin, and aloe, which soothes and replenishes dry skin’s moisture barrier.

Look for all three products at a store near you!

Happy Holiday season!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

Who doesn’t love new sheets for their bed? This year surprise them with sheets from Cosy House.

From buttery soft bedding essentials to bathroom and more, Cosy House is your one-stop shop.

Sheets options in many sizes & colors to meet a variety of college apartments/dorm spaces! Would be great to send to your college student in a holiday care package!

There are also wonderful towels & other bathroom supplies and plush, luxurious pillows from small to large sizes. Price is $19.99+

Available: cosyhousecollection.com & Amazon.

Here’s another one for the kids! Young girls will especially love these!

VIP Pets are back with a new series, Glam Gems! These are so much fun! I love that they are pets and come with so many accessories! What a fun way to style hair! There are 12+ new characters to collect! Recommended for girls and boys 3+ to have fun brushing and styling hair. I also like that there are so many to choose from! Children can recreate their favorite scenes from the series or create their own adventures! Now, how cool is that?! They can also be found on Amazon.com.

Here are some more great gift ideas for the kids!

The beautifully painted 80-piece set includes a freight train with two carriages, a light-up inter-city battery-powered train with two passenger cars, a fire truck, a crane, a taxi, and even a plane! The full set also includes accessories for little ones to build a city from their imagination, like trees, a watch tower, and two figures to travel throughout town. With multiple ways to configure the wooden train track, the bucket set encourages fun engineering and imaginative play for little ones to explore. This set can be easily stored in its container for simple cleanup. Children will love this one! It is available for purchase at https://www.hape.com ! 

Celebrate the holiday season with a dollhouse that comes alive with music! The enchanting dollhouse comes to life with fun music and sound effects that will entertain your kids for hours. So much to do and so much to play with more than 25 accessories, just place the figures on the special pressure pads to enable the fun music and sound effects! I love that this one has music! I know that this one is sure to be a hit with boys and girls! It is also available at https://www.hape.com ! 

The next one is one that I highly recommend for anyone who loves Rock & Roll!

Featuring 201 total performances, on ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT, you’ll be treated to unforgettable performances by the likes of AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Chicago, ELO, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Mick Jagger, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Prince, R.E.M., Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Sting, James Taylor and U2. Classic rock aficionados will thrill to the once-in-a-lifetime on-stage collaborations including “Born To Run” – Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Billy Joel, “Gimme Shelter” – U2 with Mick Jagger, Fergie and will.i.am, “The Weight” – The Band with Eric Clapton, “Teach Your Children” – Crosby, Stills & Nash with James Taylor and Emmylou Harris and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison and Prince. And the biggest and best video music collection Time Life has ever produced is now bigger and better than ever with 22 performances from 2018 and 2019 that have never been available before by artists including Bon Jovi, The Cars, Def Leppard, Roxy Music, Stevie Nicks, The Cure, The Moody Blues and more! Also included in this set is a free 3 DVD bonus collection: the complete 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts an Emmy® award-winning celebration called “the best concerts ever”; it also includes a 36-page Rolling Stone Magazine souvenir booklet commemorating these shows. (Available exclusively at Time Life.com; $119.96)

This next one has stylish and really comfy workout-type clothing!

If you have anyone on your shopping list that loves working out or even walking or running..then HYLETE is the brand for you! I just love their clothing! It fits really well, and is so comfortable and stylish too! I love the NIMBUS II TIGHTS and my favorite are the ones in black. I wear them to go to the gym, do yoga, or even walk my dog. They are so comfortable that I wish I could wear them to work! You should check out the Levo Short and the Tempo Capri as well!

Plus, HYLETE‘s 2022 Gift Guide makes holiday shopping a breeze, with suggestions for gym days, recovery, and more.

Happy Holiday Shopping! Stay tuned! Stocking Stuffer Suggestions and our Holiday Book Guide posting next week! There will also be more Gift Suggestions in our final Holiday Gift Guide Post next week!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples and images were provided to facilitate this holiday featured guide.