2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Welcome to my 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.  This will be a page full of awesome gift ideas for the holidays and for all ages.  I try to separate by age, for adults, for pets, etc. But you know your family best so feel free to check out everything.  Something might catch your eye as a perfect gift.  Most photos will have a link to Amazon, if available, or to the company’s website.  Don’t forget that they might have more they are selling, so search their site too.  I love the convince of online shopping. I can be at home in pajamas.  The kids can be sleeping.  I don’t have to worry about crowded parking lots or heavy items to load and unload.  I can relax and have everything delivered to my door.  This Holiday gift guide will be a work-in-progress.  So as we get closer to the holiday season more items might be added as they arrive here.  So be sure to come back and check out the list more than once.

Stocking Stuffers:

I love getting personalized things for my kids stockings.  Some small toys, some candy.  Plus ever year they get a new toothbrush.  Just a random tradition that started years ago.  I don’t want too much candy so I am selective at the type of candy or chocolate I choose.  Here is one I know they’ll love.  The are Happy Yummies.  Gourmet Gummies Bears.  They are the best tasting gummies ever and have 14 flavors.

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Chocolates!  I love Palmer Chocolates for all holidays.  This year the kids stockings will be stuffed with all sorts of Christmasy chocolate treats.  Included in this assortment is:

 

• Puddles White & Milk Chocolate Melted Snowman (so cute and one faces left and one right).
• Crisp Kringle Double Crisp Santas- Double Crisp.
• Penguin Pals are Smooth & Creamy center in a Chocolate shell.
• Peanut Butter Santa- creamy peanut butter in a chocolaty shell.
• Flakey- Cookies & Creme snowman.  Creamy candy with cookie bits.
• Santa’s Holiday Mix has an assortment of 5 different mini-chocolates.

Women:

Luxe By Mr Bubble bath products.  They are perfect for a pampering day.  You can gift them too, but most people will want them for themselves! I have a hard time keeping them hidden so my teens don’t use them all up.  Merry & Clean shower bombs, Fa La La La Lady shower bombs, Bubble the Day Away bubble bath, Ladies Night In kit, All Buttered Up body butter, You’re A Bombshell Bath Bombs, Original Mr Bubble Bath, Give Me Some Sugar scrub and Bubbletini Bath Bombs.  All them are perfect after a long day and smell amazing.

 

 

You can buy your own to gift to anyone you want… but I’m keeping this one for myself!  I’ve been learning more about salt and how and why to use different ones.  Learning mostly from a foodie podcast but also some food shows.  I always though ‘salt is salt’ but that that is so far from the truth.  You can use really fine salt for lots of flavor, like on meats, or larger, course, salt for a more mild flavor, like on vegetables.  I can wait to try out this set by Hamptons Salt Company.  They have a ton on their site that are all natural but the ones I’m trying are cooking salt, finishing salt and garlic salt.  I feel like I have so much more to learn about salt and how to choose different ones.  But am excited to try these in upcoming meals.

I got this most amazing coffee mug with one friend in mind.  Not only does she cuss a bit but she is also a super awesome person and a single mom.  I’m hoping she’ll love it too!

I dab in makeup now and then, mostly for weddings, dates, etc.  I don’t own a lot but i like quality over quantity.  If you want to buy makeup, then buy good makeup.  Sephora has amazing makeup that you can buy online or in their store.  Each travel pouch (so pretty in a pink/black shimmer) comes with an assortment for makeup for the eyes and face.   Including; eye shadow, face brushes, mini facial kit, lip gloss, skin tint cream with sunscreen, charcoal wipes, lipstick, blush and contour cream.

I love boots, even thought in California it doesn’t get cold and we don’t get much for rain.  Lugz offers all sorts of colors, designs, styles and sizes for men, women and children.  These are women’s Mantle Mid-height in Navy blue.  They are slip resistant and I just love how cute they are!  Perfect for hikes, stomping leaves or walking through rain puddles.  They are reasonably priced and I love the reinforced laces.

I’ve tried products by Nubian Heritage and loved them so am happy to work with them again.  They are a great company with products made from things like soy milk, frankincense and myrrh.  I received these: Bady, Body & Massage Oil.  Raw Shea Butter hand & body scrub. Raw Shea Butter body lotion.  The scent of these are like nothing I’ve ever tried and they are gently on the skin.

This is a super cute subscription box from BuddhiBox.  You can choose from Jewelry, Yoga, Essential or the essential oils box.  Great for yourself or a gift.  Inside this one, the Yoga box, is: Love & Lotus Peace of Mind Lip Balm & Sugar Scrub, HIbiscus Clay Mask, Real Beauty for a Cause Toner Tab, Mystical Blossoms Namaste Sexy Tea, Mystical Blossoms Breathe Aromatherapy inhaler, Lava necklace and Asana Flow essential Oil roll-on.

This set is some beauties from Sally Hansen.  Three red nail polish colors in their Salon Manicure set and four Insta-Dri colors.  I used the Oh So Lava-ly and the gold to paint my nails for a perfect red and gold Christmas pairing. 

I love this Sally Hansen Holiday Gift Set that includes three beautiful reds and a bareMinerals Celestial Magic Lip Collection and Stellar Glow Highlighter Palette. Perfect for the holiday parties and family photos and I love how long Sally Hansen nail polish lasts.

I love subscription boxes.  Getting something new (in a theme) each month is exciting.  It is like a birthday each month plus I get to try out new products.  This one is a Holiday Edition from GlossyBox and includes a set of fragrance samplers, Glow Milk, lip color, lash extension stain mascara, HCR 3-in-1 serum and more.  Each month it is a new surprise but all relating to beauty and makeup.

 

 

Vegalash has some beauty products that are 100% vegan.  They have volumizing mascara, volumizing serum, primer, hair serum, body oil and a gentle oil-free makeup remover.  All are cruelty-free products.  I’m excited to try to makeup remover, since I have a hard time finding an oil-free one.  I’m putting the Volumizing Mascara in my daughter’s Christmas stocking, since she has been asking me for new mascara.

If you have someone that likes to dress up (for work or out with friends) and loves new clothing than Bess & George is the perfect company.  They have glamorous clothing in so many different styles.  I love this top that is so versatile.  Great for a lunch date with jeans or wear it with a skirt and heels for a holiday or New Year’s Eve party.  The fabric is comfortable and I love the cross over in the front.  They have tops, dresses and accessories for women that want to dress nicely but don’t have the time to go to stores.  This top is the Holiday Ribbed Halter and it comes in Gray-Gold and Navy-Gold.

I love the personalized charms by Isabelle Grace Jewelry.  This is a double necklace with stone on the top string and the letter K on the bottom one.  This is my first time seeing a beautiful necklace like this and I love it.  They also have other handmade and hand stamped jewerly, including bracelets, rings and earrings.

 

Men:

These are the best thing ever for those that are on a bike often, for pleasure or to get to and from work.  These are Bicycle First Aid Kits.  They are easy to attach and include bandages, antiseptic towelettes, first aid tape and more inside of it and the outside has a reflective strip.  My dad is often mountain bike riding up in the hills so I thought these would be a perfect gift idea for him.

 

This are so crazy, cool and yet practical at the same time!  If you are out in the cold for work, school or skiing and want to keep your head and face warm then check out BeardHeads.  They are creative, very unique and fit most faces and head sizes.

I love this personalized towel by Just So Posh.  Great for those that are impossible to shop for.  I was able to choose the towel color, font colors and the font type plus the name.  Great for the beach or a pool party.  You know your towel won’t be taken or mistaken for someone else’s too!  Just So Posh has other personalize items too.  Placemats, notebooks, even shower curtains.

 

 

I love these boxer-briefs from Bunch of Animals.  Available in a few styles, including flamingo and tropical, below, and packaged in really cute boxes.  Not only that they are super soft, made out of micromobal and come in 4 sizes. They are made from sustainably-sourced from Beech trees so are eco-friendly too.

These are the most comfortable shoes you will ever own.  They are not only custom made, they are custom to each person’s foot.  An app is downloaded and the user takes pictures of the bottom of their foot, sides and how they walk.  They then make the shoes, the style you want, and ship them to you.  They adjust for pronated feet, bunions, flat feet and more.

 

I love this keychain set by Keyport.  It is so much more than just a keychain.  It has the ability to attach keys plus so much more.  A pen, flashlight, flashdrive, your car alarm remote, bottle opener, mini-ruler, box cutter, screwdriver, knife and more.  You decide the items you’d want on it, including your keys.  It folds up nicely, like a pocket knife, to fit in a front or back pocket.

 

Family:

I love this personalized ornament from Ornaments With Love.  Perfect for Christmas.  They make them for couples, families of 2,3,4 and higher, people with pets and more.  I love how big their selection is too.  I got one last year for my mom with all the grandkid’s names on it. I get a new family ornament ever year and this one will be perfect for this year.

Have family over and enjoy chips and salsa with this awesome variety from Mrs. Renfro’s.  Salsas come in a variety from mild to hot and garlic salsa, beer salsa, barbecue sauce and more.  All from a family owned and operated business in Texas, U.S.A.  The salsas have no preservatives and are gluten-free.

This Kit-Cat Klock is adorable.  If you are thinking it looks familiar that is because it a a copy of a vintage clock.  I wanted the Original but they come in over 20 different colors and style.  I love that the eyes roll and the tail wags as it tells time.

Check out this fun sock collection from Say It With A Sock (or a few).  It is a collection of all sorts of colorful socks with characters, pizza, designs and even holiday themes on them.  Some are limited edition.  I was able to choose the size and they shipped a crazy variety!  Something for everyone here.  Right now you can get a cyber special of 2 for 1 too!

 

This is perfect for Christmas or an Ugly Sweater Christmas party.  Great for Star Wars fans too. This is the Star Wars AT-AT Reindeer Sweater.  They have a few dozen to choose from.  Some truly unique ones.  Guaranteed to win some Ugly Sweater Contests.

This Create A Castle sand castle building kit is perfect for a day at the beach.  Better yet, it can be used in the snow too!  It is a kit with all the pieces to build a castle with the sides that look like bricks, a good rake, a bucket, a mesh carrying bag and it even has a window cutter.  I love building sand castles when we go to the beach (and even enjoy doing it alone if the kids are in the water and I need to keep an eye on them).  This kit makes it 100 times easier to build one and make it look like an actual castle.

 

 

Children– this will be broken down in ages, since newborn to 18 is such a huge age gap!  Please check out all the groups, since some toys might have a wide age range.

 

Newborn-preschool:

My kids grew up loving trains so I thought this would perfect for the younger nephews in my family.  BRIO makes all sorts of toys for a variety of ages.  This Smart Engine Set comes with action tunnels (the train and tunnels can send and receive signals to each other).  It is made for ages 3+ but I think 4-5-year-olds would like it too. The track can be assembled a variety of ways to make different routes.

 

This maze is ages 3+ but I think adults would have fun too.  No only is it safe for younger ages, it is also something you can take in the car!  Perfect for road trips or long drives in traffic to visit family.  There is a maze on each size, so when you finish one side of the Take Along Labyrinth you can flip it over and do the other side.  The ball stays inside, under clear plastic, so it doesn’t get lost.

Teach little ones to tell time on a analog clock that has a little extra help on the face of it.  This is a large-sized wall clock with some colors added and the hour/minute hands say what they are in small print.  Hope it is helps other learn to tell time ‘the old fashioned way’ since I think it is important for everyone to know both ways.  Made by Owlconic and needs one AA battery to work.

 

This lot of plush soft pillow animals is soooo soft that everyone in your house will want their own.  They are made by Moosh-Moosh and will work their way into everyone’s heart.  They are a cute two-in-one since they are an adorable pet plus a pillow.  The smallest ones have a clip for backpacks.  The ladybug one is my favorite!

 

These games from Smart Games are preschoolers to have some educational fun.  Sleeping Beauty Deluxe is a puzzle game.  Players need to beat the maze to break the spell. Ages 3-7.  1 player game.  The game has different challenges (easy to expert) kids can play.

These are fun magnetic discovery games with farm animals.  My First Farm Animals and My First Tractor Set.  Ages 1 1/2-5 years old.  The pieces can be mixed and matched too.  They are compatible with other SmartMax sets, so you can buy different sets and not worry if they are played with together.  Kids can put animals in the tractor or pretend the are making animal noises and more.

Kids will love this 3-in-one chair by Uncaged Furniture.  The STASH chair is literally that- you can open the seat and it has a hidden compartment to stash toys (think mini-toybox).  On top of it being a kid-sized recliner it also folds down to become an ottoman.  It is super soft and comfortable and comes in three colors; Navy Blue, Pirate Black and Princess Pink (this one is the Pirate Black- kind of a charcoal color but looks more mauve in the photo).  Put in the living room for a pint-size recliner that is great for toddlers and preschoolers.

Both of these toys are perfect for 12+ months.  Kids can have fun playing and learning at the same time.  Musical Pop Up Mrs. Toaster and Chapa The Lion My First Tablet.  Both by Kiddo Lab.

Arnie the Donut is an adorable plushie that matches the book by the same name, by Laurie Keller.  Kids can enjoy reading the book as the cuddle with Arnie and enjoy his sprinkle eyebrows.

Elementary school age:

I love gardening and understand not everyone has a backyard or access to a community garden.  I think it is important to teach kids about gardening and where plants that we eat come from, at an early age (and not that we just get them from a grocery store).  I love these kits from Sproutbrite.  They have an assortment kits for beginner gardeners and they can be done indoors with some light from a source like the kitchen window.  These include: Vegetable Garden kit with bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, lettuce and tomato.  Total Bonsai (I’m excited about this one) that includes Silver Wattle, Aleppo Pine, Japanese Red Pine, Hedge Maple and Norway Spruce. Herb Garden with basil, cilantro, parsley, chives and oregano.  Flower Garden with perennial mix, annual mix, sunflower mix, cosmos mix and birds & butterflies mix.  Each kit includes the seeds, coir discs, biodegradable pots, silicone pot saucers, plant markers, a mini shovel and instructions.

This is a fun Ravensburger puzzle of a classic Volkswagen van at the beach.  Love that it is also a 3D puzzle.  Ravensburger has been known for ages for high-quality puzzles.  Ages 10-99 and 162 pieces.  No glue required either.

These are some more family-fun games by WonderForge.

Big Money is a fun, money winning game (not real money) with the goal to be the richest.  Games are 8+ and last 30 minutes.  2-5 people can play so this can be something fun with friends over or for the family to play together.

Jurassic Park DANGER! is a fun adventure board game.  The board is shaped like an island.  Visitors arrive to the park to see the dinosaurs but chaos hits and the humans have to get through the jungle, avoiding the dinosaurs and try to escape.

YeahNope is a funny party game where people can answer questions of what happened and how.  The came comes with 450 experience cards, 12 situation tiles, 8 wager tokens and instructions.  It is 3-8 players, or teams.  Ages 17+ and each game is 30-60 minutes.

Ya Blew It! Is another crazy party game.  This game is age 8+ and 2-6 players.  Built your deck, mine for gems but be careful prospectors don’t steal your claim and watch out for dynamite.  Average game is 20 minutes.

 

These are perfect journals for school work, doodling or as a personal diary.  I was able to not only personalize the names on them but pick the colors of the hair, skin, clothing, background, font, etc.  There were so many choices to make each one personal.  Inside is lined paper and a built-in bookmaker.  They are the perfect size to fit in a backpack or on a desk.  I got these for some kids in my family and hope they love them as much as I do.  They are made by Just So Posh and folders, place mats, shower curtains and other personalized items are available too.

I love doing arts and crafts with my kids.  Glue, scissors, making cards and creating memories.  These sets are perfect for all sorts of at-home art.  The first is a Deluxe Glitter craft set.  It has 26 colors of non-toxic gligger and are all vivid colors.  All are extra fine glitter and the kit also includes a tube of glitter glue.  The second one is a drawing stencil set of USA and holidays in a cute carrying case.  Inside is 12 stencil boards, a drawing pad, glitter pens, neon colored pelcils, a pencil case and a pencil sharpener.   Both kids are by Creabow Crafts.

Some more fantastic games!  Fun games from ThinkFun for great imaginative play.  These are for ages 8+.

Laser Chess is a strategy game f using your laser beams to eliminate the enemy king.  For two players. The longer you play, the more creative you get.

Shadows in the Forest. This game is actually played in the dark, with toy lanterns, as you search among the shadows for creatures.  For 2-7 players.

Cat Crimes is a funny who-to-blame logic game.  There is 40 crimes to solve (from beginner to expert).  This is a 1- player game.  Who swallowed the fish, who is the guilty cat?

These are great car games and can be perfect stocking stuffers.  Cube Puzzler Go and Cube Puzzler Pro are for ages elementary age (one is 8+ and one is 10+) and each has 80 challenges.  They are 1-player games that test you thinking in different ways to solve the puzzle with some spatial insight, planning and problem solving.

 

Lots of older-elementary age kids are totally loving slime.  Making it from kits, by scratch and just playing with it.  There are even all sorts of colors, styles and scents.  Here is kits for making it, solid, multi-color and glitter slime plus a glow-in-the-dark one.  Great STEM learning for kids and they have a blast.  On top of that there is individual slime in Unicorn Poop, Emoji Poop, glow-in-the-dark and Jurassic slime.

I love this play set from Schleich.  The House Club includes a mobile vet, vet tech, horse and more to play veterinarian.  Also included is a unicorn figurine.  Leave it to your imagine on how the unicorn will come to the vet.

Middle school age:

 

I love cute stuffed animals but like small ones too, so they can be tucked under an arm and cuddle easily.  This Dawn Le Fawn, by Dream Pets, is perfect for little kids to turn in by their pillow, in their backpack or bring for a sleepover.  It is the latest of adorable animals and is soft, huggable and washable.

This 4wd RC car is great for kids to adults.  It is good for all terrain and is built to last in all weather.  For ages 8+. It comes in red and white, blue and black and green and black.  The charger and adapter is included too.

 

As a mom, living in a society obsessed with video games and all things techie, I am always on the lookout for gifts that will take my kids outside, away from the screen. When I came across the Flybar Pogo Trick Board, I knew that I had found a new favorite. A twist on the classic, the Flybar Pogo Trick Board is simple to assemble. Just fill the ball with air and your child will be ready to jump. Made of strong, elastic, flexible plastic, this board is perfect for bouncing and pogo tricking. This lightweight toy is strong enough to withstand 160 pounds. This would make a perfect gift for any young one on your list. Don’t forget, safety first.  Flybar offers an assortment of CSPC & ASTM certified multi sport adjustable helmets in a variety of sizes and colors.

 

Family game night just got better with these two games by Set Enterprises.  Quiddler for the Fun of Words; the Short word game and Karma; What Goes Around.. Comes Around!  Both are for ages 8+ and multiple players.  The game run time is about 35 minutes.  Grab some popcorn and enjoy this for your next game night.

 

This is the craziest game I’ve ever seen!  I’m going to do an unboxing to try it out, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel.  Kuroba! Is a game of Rock, Paper Scissors with a twist.  You have boxes (Emberfox, Pegaplant, Lullacry and more) and battle against each other to win.

 

Teens to young adult:

I just love this necklace and charm by Chamilia.  I had such a hard time picking since they have a huge selection! Love them all.  I decided on this pretty one with the double charm.  The solid one says ‘daughter’ on it.  It comes with a small bag, inside a storage box.  I can hide this under the tree with a little wrapping paper and no one will know what is in it.  Right now Chamilia is having a 60% sale!  Perfect time for holiday shopping.

Got a teen that wants a cleaner, acne-free face?  This three-step package is perfect for them.  Skin Resource MD has Pore-Clearing Cleaner, Rescue Gel and Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer.  All three get skin clean, fight acne and keep skin from being dry.  They are recommended by dermatologists for acne-free skin.

 

Teens are so hard to shop for sometimes.  But I hate giving cash or gift cards as a gift, since they aren’t as personal.  I found these games by Pressman to be perfect since having game night is a great way to get teens to hang out in a healthy environment and not be on social media as much.

Harry Potter (OMG- so cool) is a game board game for 2-4 players (ages 8+ but teens will love it and any HP fan).  It is a race to capture one of six beasts.  The board games actually flips to ‘inside and outside.’  Players get to pick to be either Ron, Hermione, Ginny or Harry.  They race around Hogwarts, both inside and outside the castle.

Stuff Happens; To You. To Me. To Pretty Much Everyone.  Card game for 2+ players.  Ages 13+.  Rank the cards from bad to worse and see if the people you are playing against agree with you.  Get the correct rank and you win.  Kids will be laughing and having fun while playing and relating to some of the topics (slamming hand in door) and thankful some don’t happen (wet bed every night of your life).

Mastermind Remastered.  This is a game I remember when I was a kid.  Codemaker vs codebreaker.  it is a bit challenging to learn but once you got it than it is game on and it is a race to solve the code.  This is a 2 player game ages 8+ but teens and adults can play too.

Fantastic Pop Trivia.  Questions From Every Genre, Every Decade.  Who’s got the Pop Brains in Your Family?  Fun game by Goliath Games and for 2+ players, ages 14+.  It is a trivial challenge game without the board and everything else.  Just cards and a die. 900 questions included.

 

I got these Lingo French playing cards for my daughter since she has had 2 years of high school French and is now taking her first year of college.  They cards come in a variety of languages including Spanish, Italian, German and Japanese.  They are great for phonetic pronunciation, to practice words and expand your vocabulary.  Plus they can be used as regular playing cards to play your favorite card game, like Solitaire or Crazy 8’s.

 

SculptaPalooza.  The Squishy, Squashy, Sculpting Party Game.  Use Playfoam to make what is on your card.  Team members have to guess.  Definitely lots of laughs in this game as each team tries to win 20 points.  Ages 10-adult.  4 or more players.

Pets:

I love shopping for our pet supplies at Chewy.com.  They have stuff for dogs and cats plus other animals, birds, reptiles, hamsters, etc.  We have four rescue cats and they eat a lot. So I love being able order supplies on the Chewy.com website and have everything delivered to my door.  I got some Science Diet minced variety pack of wet cat food for adults (turkey, chicken and turkey & liver).  The box has 12 cans.  I like to get them new toys frequently too, to reduce their fighting.  I found these all natural balls and ordered them too.  The shipping was free with my order and was here in 2 days.

 

 

Household:  This is the section where I don’t want to say something like ‘buy your spouse a vacuum or scale’ but still great ideas if you know someone that is specifically looking for such products.  Use your discretion, since you don’t want someone offended by getting a gift like a vacuum.  On the other hand, some people would be thrilled.

 

If you like to cook with tofu, for the healthiness, versatility of it or because you have vegetarian or vegans in your household, than you have to check out this EZ Tofu Press.  It is easy to use and it removes water from the tofu without having to squeeze it or squish it between plates.  The more water you remove, the more flavors can be absorbed (I like marinating my tofu after removing the water).  You can check out my latest tofu recipe too.

 

I’m so in love with this flowering loose tea brewing set and tea pot by TeaBloom.  I am unsure if I’m going to keep it or give it away.  When the tea ball open while seeping it turns into a beautiful flower.  I tried to watch it, to see it happen before my eyes, but it took too long and it bloomed when I walked away.  The container comes with 12 green tea flowers and the tea set has everything to make the tea- just add water.

This mug is perfect for any nurses in the family.  We have one in our family.  She can bring it to work or have it for at home.  I doubt too many others will have one as awesome.  They are available (and other nurse mugs and shirts, plus other professions and humorous ones) at 5amily.

 

If you have a computer geek or photographer in your family you’ll love this Kwilt Shoebox.  It is a great way to store photos, videos and more to make more room on your cell phone.  It has 64GB USB memory stick and can connect to any external drive.  You can have access to any of your photos wherever you are. It is your own private cloud to keep your memories safe.

These are perfect to store gifts INSIDE of!  Not only that, you can choose from a few different lively collections (tic-tac-toe and other games, Rotten Holidays and more.  Gifts of Gab have these ‘can-o-grams‘ to put a gift in a can, from the bottom, seal it and gift the whole thing as a gift.  For the person to get the gift out they’ll have to pop the tab on top.  Genius way to gift wrap presents without gift bags or wrapping paper.

 

I love this wreath from Christmas Forest.  I put it up early (normally don’t put up Christmas stuff until after Thanksgiving).  It was so pretty and festive I just had to.  There is a built-in battery pack in it so that the lights on it shine at night.  You can get your own by ordering ASAP on their website.  They have fast and free shipping.

 

Snacks for the athlete:  I love Nakd snacks for a lot of reasons.  They are great for on-the-go, not messy, can fit in a purse or pocket, are wholesome and are 100% natural ingredients.  They are also gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free with no sugar added.  So they are healthy!  They come in a huge variety of flavors.  My favorite is Peanut Delight.  The kids like the Cocoa Coconut.  Bars come in crunch, breakfast, energy and even nibbles.

I love this candle starter kit by Ludela.  It is an actual candle, with a real flame and also has a remote control to start it, set a timer for it and extinguish it.  It even has SunScent fragrance rings.  I love how the shell color and style is changeable too.  It looks and feels like a real candle but never melts.

If you are like me, and constantly losing your keys than you’ll love the Tile.  Just put the tracker on your key chain, in your purse, on your wallet or on other items you tend to lose and it will track where your lost item is with an app on your cell phone.  You can try Mate or get the Pro for a more powerful Tile.  They each have a 100-300 foot range and are easy to attach via key chain ring or double stick tape.

 

I love this Jenga Giant set for all ages.  Adults too can have fun building this Jenga game that goes up to 5 feet tall (or higher if you have it on something like a coffee table).  It even comes with a heavy-duty carrying case.  Make it fun, make it a competition, have it at a barbecue or birthday party.  You can even bring it to the park.  Recommended for ages 8+ but that won’t stop older kids from wanting to get in on the fun.  You can even have teams.

I’m loving this fun set from Arizona Iced Tea.  Sweater, cute tote bag, pins and stickers and some brand new Fruit Snacks.  Something new in their line, available now in stores.  They are made with real fruit, are all natural with no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, are fat free and gluten-free.  The kids don’t care about all that.  They love them for the amazing taste.  This type comes in three flavors: Fruit Punch, Mucho Mango and Watermelon.  I’m hiding the sweater for my daughter for Christmas too.

 

 

Get the whole family moving with Just Dance 2019 game for the Nintendo Switch.  Over 400 song tracks to dance to for fun, exercise or dance competitions.  Oldies, new songs, top ones, even some Disney songs.  For 1-6 players.  Made by UBiSoft games.  Rated E (for everyone).

My family is going to fight over these Harry Potter Blender Bottles.  Great for water, especially when we are always in the car, but they also have a blenderball inside to mix up smoothies, shakes and other drinks that might settle.  No need of a blender or hand blender or getting spoons dirty.  Just add the drink and everything with it, close the lid and shake it up.  You can even leave the blenderball inside to mix later, if you don’t finish your drink and you want to remix it.  All these are in some awesome Harry Potter designs and colors too.  Perfect way to encourage everyone to drink more water on a daily basis.

I love this personalized Smile box from My Grand Box.  This is a monthly box you can send to family or friends that live further away.  Each month is wonderful snacks plus you can send a personalized note and upload a few photos to be included in each box, all delivered to your loved one’s door.  I got one to send to my aunt and uncle for Christmas with some pictures from out trip to Northern California.  The snack assortment is pretty awesome, including the Maple cookies (yum) and pear hard candies.

Who doesn’t love crips and clean new sheets?  My son needed new ones and I found these to be sooo soft and comfortable (maybe he’ll go to bed on time).  California Design Den creates sateen weave sheets for beauty and comfort.  This set is called gray pinstripe.  They are 600 thread count and 100% pure cotton.  They come in 6 sizes and over 20 designs.

This was a perfect ‘me gift’ since I just painted my bathroom and I love the color green.  It is the Quick Dry Memory Foam Mat in sage by Luxor Linens.  It is super soft to step on and absorbs water to keep the bathroom floor dry and from being slippery.  It is available in 14 colors and you can order as a one or two piece set.

 

Here is another fabulous rug.  This one is by Ikat Rugs and is for a bedroom, living room or it would even be great at the entrance of a door.  It is very soft and padded to stand on, made of 100% wool and is made in Pakistan.  This one is 2×3 feet but they have bigger ones too.  I think it looks great in her room and I love the colors.

 

Is there something you are loving here?  Something I missed and you want to see?  What are you best Christmas ideas?