2013 Holiday Gift Guide

Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar Recipe

December 2, 2013 by Jenni 1,364 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar Recipe

These gifts in a jar are so much fun to make and to give!! Who doesn’t love cookies and who doesn’t love personal gifts like this?! We have lots of extra Christmas gifts to give this year, including teachers and bus drivers so I love to make these up to have on hand! They’re so easy and the kids really like to help assemble them. This one I’m sharing is a Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar but I also have this Peppermint Hot Chocolate Gifts in a Jar that you can check out too!

Because mason jars are fairly cheap, you’d be able to make several gifts for not much cost at all. If you’re like me, you do alot of baking through the holidays anyway and always have the ingredients on hand. Here’s how to put these Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar together. There is also a printable version below if you’d like to print it and stick it back in your recipe box.

Make sure to click here to get your printable Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar labels. They include directions for baking too so you don’t want to forget those!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups Flour
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
1 1/2 cup Chocolate Morsels
3/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Sugar

DIRECTIONS
Mix flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
Place flour mixture in 1-quart jar.
Layer remaining ingredients in order listed above, pressing firmly after each layer.
Seal with lid and decorate with labels and ribbon.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Gifts in a Jar Recipe

Author: Jenni

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups Flour
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
1 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
3/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Sugar

Instructions

Mix flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
Place flour mixture in 1-quart jar.
Layer remaining ingredients in order listed above, pressing firmly after each layer.
Seal with lid and decorate with labels and ribbon.

What other gifts like this do you love to give at Christmas time? We’d love to hear your ideas, make sure to share by leaving us a comment below!!

Protect Your Mobile Devices with Otterbox

November 23, 2013 by Jenni 423 Comments

We pay a lot of money for our mobile devices so it only makes sense to keep them protected from drops, bumps, scratches and everything else under the sun. We have hardwood floors through our home and little man loves to play with our phones and tablets. I can’t let him carry them off unattended because if he drops them on the floor without a case on, it would be the death of my phone or iPad. I mean, I would cry and would hold a burial service and everything.

Otterbox is well known for their cases for mobile devices. They have several styles and lines of cases for many different brand phones/devices. Their prices are also very good when you consider the protection you get out of it. They’re almost bullet proof. Okay, not really…but you get the idea. Otterbox are a great type of “insurance” for your devices so I definitely recommend buying them as gifts this Christmas!! Especially for your kiddos who tend to drop things easily!

They recently sent me a case for my iPhone from their new Preserver line. I love the Primrose color it came in…I’m just a “pink” girl. One thing I really enjoy about the case is that there isn’t a flap over the camera lens like my other case had. I used to have to pull the plastic cover off the lens before I’d take a picture — now I don’t have to do that. The phone is completely covered…every square inch of it so it’s super duper protected! Love it.

They also sent me an iPad case from their Reflex series. This is a nice case for someone who likes the lighter weight cases. It’s not cumbersome to carry or use, and it’s really easy to install. Keep in mind, with this case, you might want to buy a screen protector because this one doesn’t have one installed with the case. It covers the backside of the iPad and has a front cover that you remove when you’re ready to use it. You can also use the front side when removed, as a stand to work upright.

Click here to shop Otterbox cases!

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be giving away (2) Otterbox cases for a lucky reader. One for their phone and one for their tablet. WhooHoo!!! Our Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event will be going live on Black Friday so stay tuned!

Disclosure: Otterbox is paricipating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Use Energizer Flameless Wax Candles for a Safer Alternative to Regular Candles

November 23, 2013 by Jenni 1,412 Comments

I love to fill my home with yummy smelling candles – but candles that burn are not a safe alternative for those who have pets and kids. You think you’ve got the burning candle pushed back out of the way, but still yet…kids have sticky fingers and it’s like they’ve got those Mr. Gatchet go go extendo arms!! Remember him? Yeah…so I’ve been more in favor of the flameless candles over the last few years.

Energizer has a gorgeous line of flameless wax candles that run by battery and are scented. Included in the line are pillar style candles that are 3×4″ and also 3×6″. Not to mention the votives and the tealights. The burn time is approximately 150 hours for the pillars and about 75 hours for the small tealights which is decent!! That’s a lot longer than a real tealight burns for…those babies are gone in NO time! I love the flameless candles and I know all of my friends and family do too. Because they’re not expensive at all, they make great gifts!

Energizer Flameless Wax Candles can help create the perfect holiday ambiance in your home, as well as the gift. Energizer Flameless Wax Candles have the realistic flicker of a traditional candle, but without the worries of open flames, soot or dripping wax – so safe around pets, window treatments and kids. These are perfect for everything from home decorating and tablescapes, to stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. These candles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors and are a great decorating alternative.

They’re available at Target.com and you can also find them here on Amazon! We’re happy to be partnering with Energizer this holiday season and we’ll be giving away some of these pretty flameless candles during our Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event! The shindig kicks off on Black Friday so stay tuned!!

Disclosure: Energizer is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Baby K’tan Carriers are Perfect for Bonding

November 23, 2013 by Jenni 1,626 Comments

I wish I had one of these Baby K’tan carriers when my little guy was a baby. I would have really got alot of great use out of it. My niece just had her 3rd baby – he’s just a little over a week old and is just the sweetest thing. Because she has her hands full with her other 2 kids – I know she’ll really love using this Baby carrier. It’s the perfect way to carry and bond with your newborn when you have to be “hands free”.

If you’re going to be shopping this Christmas for baby or mom to be, the baby carriers from Baby K’tan will be the perfect gift. A thoughtful one too. Mom and baby will definitely be using it!! When ordering, just choose the color/style you want and choose the size for you. They offer sizes XS through XL. They run $49.95 here on Amazon with FREE shipping!!

Click here to shop Baby K’tan Baby Carriers on Amazon.

Free matching sash included – sash converts to handy storage tote!
Easy to use! No wrapping or buckling.
Innovative double loop design – cross between a sling, wrap and structured carrier.
Built in back support band – second loop provides additional support and security.
Carries infants and toddlers in multiple positions, from 8-35 lbs.
Made of 100% soft natural cotton.
Personalize Your Carrier with embroidery to make it unique or to make a great gift!

The material is very soft and comfy for mom and baby and I absolutely love that it has the built in back support band. We’ll be giving away (2) Baby K’tan baby carriers in our Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event so make sure to stay tuned! We’ll be announcing it on Black Friday!!

Disclosure: Baby K’tan is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Sustainable Play with Plan Toys – Gift Giving Guide

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 516 Comments

I’ve always been about giving my son toys that were educational and helped him to develop skill. Plan Toys is an excellent source for sustainable play. With problem solving, interaction and creativity – their toys are beyond amazing and we’re truly fans. Plan Toys is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’re so happy to tell you about them!

Fairytale Blocks from Plan Toys priced $28 on Amazon.

These Fairytale Blocks are great for kids age 3 and older. Fun fairytale building. Any little girl would LOVE her own set of fairytale building blocks!! Little princes and princesses can create a happily ever after world with this beautiful set of Fairy Tale Blocks from Plan Toys. Use the gorgeous 35-piece set to construct endless variations on castles and smaller houses. The magical building set includes a variety of colored PlanWood blocks and non colored wooden blocks (see image). There’s even a prince, a carriage and two horses included in the set Prince doll can sit in the carriage, which can be constructed with open or closed top. Horses can pull the carriage with the attached sturdy cord loop. Encourages creative, cooperative play.

Plan Toys Gears and Puzzles Standard Set on Amazon, $21.44

The Gears and Puzzles set is super duper fun too! Explore and build endless possibilities by combining this colorful assortment of gears. Take them apart and assemble them a new way Then watch them move as you twirl the gears. This enchanting puzzle encourages creative play and problem solving. Children will learn cause and effect as they discover how the shapes fit together. The 12-piece set is made of ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Appropriate for children aged 2 and up. Dimensions of each gear: 3.4 in x 3.0 in x 0.9 in.

Plan Toys Curvy Click Clack, $44.95 with free shipping on Amazon

Watch the marble ride the curves, winding down the tracks with a pleasant click-clack The Curvy Click Clack toy features colorful tracks with speed bumps that keep the marbles on track. Grooves at the base hold the marbles. Designed by Plan Toys to help children develop fine motor, concentration and coordination skills, plus an understanding of visual relationships and cause and effect. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Made from ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Easy for an adult to assemble.

You can find all of the Plan Toys here on Amazon! There’s a great selection and the prices are very affordable! We’ll be giving away the toys shown here very soon when our holiday Gift Guide goes live! More about that soon, just keep your eyes and ears open for our announcement on Black Friday!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Plan Toys. All opinions are my own.

Corolle Creates Sweet Imaginative Play with Baby Dolls and Stroller

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 1,807 Comments

I was a little girl once, many moons ago, and I remember all of my little baby dolls. I remember how I fed them and rocked them and put them to sleep. They went everywhere with me and I loved having tea parties with them! There is so much imaginative play for little girls with dolls and Corolle is a company that I love! They have some of the sweetest little baby dolls and real life like baby strollers.

I know that a baby doll is on every little girl’s Christmas list this year so I wanted to share about Corolle with you. They are participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and I’m happy to say that we’ll be giving away some goodies very soon so keep an eye out for our announcement!!

Click here to check out the Corolle Babipouce Pink Cotton Flower Doll on Amazon – $32

The Corolle Babipouce Doll in the pink cotton flower outfit is just too sweet. She’s a perfect “first doll” and is made for ages birth and up. She is ultra plush that is great for hugging and cuddling and easy for baby fingers to grasp. She’s 11″ tall and has the sweetest little face and sleeping cap. She also has a slight vanilla scent that your little girl will love! Mommy will love that she’s machine washable too!!! That’s always a big plus in my book!

Click here to check out Elf Grenadine on Amazon – $19.05

This little Corolle Elf Grenadine’s Heart stands 9.5″ tall. She’s super sweet too. She’s super soft and cuddly and is perfect for all ages. She jingles when you shake her and is ready to be loved anytime! Elf Grenadine also has a slight vanilla scent.

Click here to check out the Corolle Mon Premier Baby Stroller – $28

Aww, how sweet is this little stroller?! This is for kids age 18 months and up. The stroller is light weight and rolls very smoothly on pink wheels. Fits dolls that are up to 12 inches tall. Your little princess will love pushing all her babies around in this stroller! It even has a safety harness for baby so baby doesn’t fall out of the stroller. 😉

As I mentioned, we’ll be giving one of each of these away during our Gift Guide and Giveaway event. Keep your eyes peeled. We’ll be sharing more details very soon!

Disclosure: Corolle is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

The Lundby Smaland is a Little Girls Dream Doll House

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 1,467 Comments

I was just recently introduced to a company called Lundby, a Swedish company, who makes awesome doll houses!! With the Lundby Smaland doll house, there is plenty of room for play and it’s easy to add an additional floor and a garden for more play! The windows can be opened and get this — all the rooms are prepared for electricity!! YES! You can add an electric pack to turn all the lights on in the joint! When I was little, I thought I was lucky to have an elevator that you pulled up by a string!!

What I love about Lundby is the craftmanship in their houses and the furniture. A lot of thought went into the creative aspect and building process. I know any little girl would love to have one of these doll houses. Hours and hours of playing, rearranging furniture and decorating!

When you visit the Lundby site, they offer a lot of tips, inspiration and DIY instructions on how to decorate your new Lundby house. From sewing pillows to fit your chairs to making flower arrangements for your new doll’s home! How much fun I’d have!!!

There are so many different additions and pieces that you can add to your house. Lots of different furniture sets and decorations! Check out some of the pieces that I received with the doll house below.

Lundby Smaland Doll House – $99 with free shipping

Plus, below are the extras I received…

Set of 2 Lundby Doll House Lamps – $18.99

Lundby Kitchen Sink and Dishwasher – $30

Lundby Doll House Sitting Room – $38

Lundby Brass Bed Set – $33

Lundy Smaland Doll House Family Set of 4 – $28
(Adult dolls measure 4.3”, Children measure 3.3”)

Power Adapter to add electricity to the Lundby Doll House – $30

There are so many other sets and pieces to collect and add. You can view them all here on Amazon! Lucky for you, we’re giving away 1 doll house with all the things mentioned above!! Stay tuned to our site for more information about the giveaway and our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide! It’ll be going live soon!

Disclosure: Lundby is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Keep Your Kids Safe with Britax Car Seats

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 612 Comments

I don’t think there is any cargo more precious than our kids! Don’t you agree? We’ve owned a few different car seats over the years and I really thought that many of the ones on the market were considered “safe”. They are for the most part, don’t get me wrong…but I really suggest doing your homework. I don’t know how many times I’ve read of certain models being recalled for one reason or another.

After doing a lot of research, we decided that the last seat we were going to buy was the Britax Pinnacle 90. There are many reasons why we chose this seat. I love that it can change from the harness to the “booster” type seat with the regular seat belt since our little man is getting bigger. It has the ClickTight installation system and I love love love the side impact cushion technology. None of the other car seats we had were built like that.

There are just so many different styles that Britax offers and there are so many features for each one. You can visit their site to find the seat that suits your needs best. They even tell you when your child is ready to transition to a booster seat. I have to admit that when I pick little man up from school, it makes me uncomfortable when I see kids much smaller than he is just jumping in the front seat and putting on a seatbelt. It’s just not as safe as it used to be years and years ago when I was smaller. There are just too many distractions for people driving now a’days. Cell phones for instance. Back when I was small there weren’t distractions like that. People just got in cars and drove!

You can find the Britax Pinnacle 90 Car Seat here on Amazon priced around $257 with free shipping. This seat will last a LONG time and will be the last one you’ll need to buy. There are a few different color/pattern choices too! We’re really excited to announce that we’ll be giving away a Britax Pinnacle 90 car seat (winner choose pattern) very soon! Stay tuned for more details about the giveaway and our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!

Disclosure: Britax is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Hate to Mop? Check out the Shark Sonic Duo Hard Floor and Carpet Cleaner

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 209 Comments

We have hardwood floors in our whole house. There is only one room that is carpeted and that’s our son’s room, but there is hardwood under that so we can pull the carpet back up anytime. We only had the carpet laid for his safety and comfort when he was born (first time mommy, give me a break! haha).

Anyway, the household job I hate more than anything is mopping. I hate it. So when I was given the opportunity to try the new Shark Sonic Duo Hard Floor and Carpet cleaner, I was like HELLOOOO – uhh, YEAH!! Boy, am I in love with this machine. I have a Shark Navigator vacuum and I love it so I knew that I’d love this new machine too. I’ve owned Shark products for several years.

As soon as the box arrived, I put it to work. The Shark Sonic Duo has pads that attach to the bottom and when you turn it on, that baby vibrates so fast that it actually scrubs 1000 times per minute. Uhh, I’m pretty sure I physically can’t scrub back and forth 1000 times in one minute. That’s the beauty of this machine! That’s over 16 powerful scrubs every second!

The Sonic machine removes the stuck on dirt and grime on your floors and carpet BUT it requires almost zero effort on your part. The machine has Airglide Manueverability. That’s what makes it do all the hard work, so fast! So you can imagine why I love this thing! After just one use, my hardwood floors looked cleaner and brighter. It also does an excellent job on small area rugs.

Shark Sonic Duo Cleaners

Shark Sonic Duo Pads

The pads that come with the Shark Sonic Duo are machine washable so no more having to wring out those nasty mop heads and no more disposable pads to buy!! The cleaning solutions are very affordable and they last quite awhile. The one thing that I really like about it is that they’re non toxic and safe to use around kids and pets! You just take the old bottle out and replace it with the new one.

Using the Shark Sonic Duo is very comfortable. As mentioned, with the airglide technology, the machine really moves by itself. You just have to hold the handle. The handle does swivel so it reaches well under nooks and crannies. We are very excited because we’ll be giving one of these systems to one lucky reader! Stay tuned for our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide, more info. about that soon!

The Shark Sonic Duo is priced around $219 with Free Shipping here on Amazon right now! It’s totally worth the price tag to save your arms, shoulders and time mopping the floors and cleaning carpets the “old fashioned” way. 🙂

Disclosure: Shark is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Beautiful Baby Toys and Plush Animals from Steiff

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 845 Comments

Don’t forget about the babies this Christmas! Steiff is a German company that specializes in beautiful baby toys and plush animals. From gorgeous teddy bears to baby clothing and alot in between. The story behind the Steiff company is a sweet one. It all began with Margarete Steiff, a young woman whose dreams started with a pin cushion in the shape of an elephant and a lot of determination. Her company started in 1880 and has been going strong ever since. Now Steiff products are available in other countries, including the USA!

Steiff creates their beautiful baby toys and plush animals with the highest grade of materials and they follow strict guidelines and inspection. They have several different lines, some even including Mohair. They even have some cute character items like Wizard of Oz and Charlie Brown.

Click here for Little Circus Turtle products on Amazon

Click here for Little Circus Elephant items on Amazon.

They sent me a couple of their Little Circus items and they are super duper cute!! I got a Little Circus Turtle and a Little Circus Elephant! I’m really excited about the elephant because that was the animal that Margarete Steiff loved and held dear to her heart! These make perfect gifts for baby this Christmas or any time of year. Consider adding them to a baby shower basket, even! Momma will fall in love with them and so will baby. They’re so soft, plush and cuddly!

I know that the prices are a little higher for the Steiff baby toys and plush animals, compared to what you’d normally pay for a stuffed animal but you have to consider the craftmanship behind it. Some things, especially items that baby will be loving on, kissing and sleeping with, are priceless. These are the great ones that will become an heirloom. They last a lifetime and your kids can pass them on to their kids. Don’t worry…some of their products are machine washable, which is perfect for babies! Each item description on their site will tell you if they’re machine washable or not.

Click Here to shop Steiff baby toys on Amazon!

I am officially in love with Steiff and their products. I love their love of toys and plush animals!! I’m also very excited to announce that Steiff is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’ll be giving away one Little Circus Turtle and Elephant!! Please stay tuned, we’ll be sharing more about that very soon!

Disclosure: Steiff is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinion are my own.

Safe, Stylish and Affordable Bedroom Sets for Kids from Delta Children

November 21, 2013 by Jenni 543 Comments

I love to decorate and I’m always re-arranging furniture in my house. Same goes for my son’s bedroom. He’s a little older now so he’s transitioned out of a couple of different beds and I’m always keeping my eyes out for great deals on bedroom sets. I have tons of nephews and nieces and several of them have kids of their own so I’m always looking for great deals on bedroom sets.

I found these really awesome bedroom in a box sets that Delta Children makes. They have the “fun” themes like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Princess Sofia, and Disney Cars just to name a few. They specialize in beds and other toddler furniture as well as nursery sets. When I was at a conference earlier this year, I was able to check out some of Delta’s products. They really focus a lot of their attention on the safety aspects of their products. For instance…they leave a lip open in their toy boxes so that if kids accidentally get inside one of them they can still breathe. You won’t believe how many times my own have been found asleep inside their toy boxes. It happens!

Besides all the safety factors, I also love the durability of their furniture. It’s easy to wash – cause you know how dirty toddler furniture can get – and I love the look. They’re just fun furniture products that the kiddos instantly fall in love with. I’m excited because Delta Children is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event and we’ll be giving away a Full Room in a box!! Stay tuned for more information about that soon!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bed priced less than $80 on Amazon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toy Bin priced around $80 on Amazon.

Princess Sofia Bed here on Amazon for around $100.

Princess Sofia Toy Bin priced around $60 on Amazon.

You can find all of the Delta Children products here on Amazon. Be sure to also check out their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Line!! It’s brand new along with the Princess Sofia line! These can also be found at several retail stores including Walmart, Babies R’ Us or Toys R’ Us, Sears and more. You can follow Delta Children on Twitter and on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest information and new product releases.

Disclosure: Delta Children is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are 100% my own.

Neat-Oh! Toy Storage Cases Help Kids Stay Organized – Barbie, Hot Wheels, Lego and More!

November 19, 2013 by Jenni 862 Comments

Toy Storage ZipBin Cases from Neat-Oh!

I found these awesome….and I mean AWESOME toy storage cases from Neat-Oh! They have several different brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Lego Chima, Lego Star Wars, even Dinosaurs which are a personal favorite of ours! These storage cases zip up and that’s why this line is called ZipBin®. They’re a great size to help keep the small things nice and tidy and I’ve also found that little man likes to help clean more when he gets to put his small toys in these bins.

Each ZipBin® has special features so I’ll list them below. These are an excellent gift idea for your own kiddos, grandkids, nephews and nieces. I am here to tell you that MOM will really appreciate the kids’ receiving them for Christmas and the kids will love them too. Little do they know that it’s to help keep their stuff organized. They just wanna play with them! Each of them range in price from apprx. $17-$25 on Amazon. The links are all provided below so that you can shop for any of them.

Neat-Oh Barbie ZipBin Fab Case

Can hold 6 dolls
Pink satin bow on front
Includes one paper toy chair
Play, store, and bring along your favorite Barbie dolls

Keeping your favorite Barbie dolls organized has never been easier than with the Neat‐Oh! Barbie ZipBin Fab Case. With beautiful graphics and its easy‐to‐hold shape, the Fab toy storage Case helps every budding fashion fan bring their favorite dolls with them – wherever they go.

Neat-Oh! ZipBin Dinosaur Medium Play Set

Dramatic exterior theme identifies the contents
Unzipped bin becomes a perfect dinosaur island play mat for playing with dinosaurs, animals,vehicles, boats, action figures and more
Play mat becomes the toy storage bin in a zip
Includes 2 dinosaurs
Recommended ages between 36 months – 8 years

Keep your dinosaur collection NEAT with the ZipBin Dinosaur Collector Toy Box & Playset from Neat-Oh! The best-seller is packed with prehistoric play power. This strong and sturdy storage bin unzips to reveal a prehistoric dinosaur world that’s perfect for all the dinos in your collection. When play is done, zip up the corners and capture all the dinosaurs inside.

Neat-Oh Hot Wheels Racing Battle Case

Storage for up to 20 of your favorite di cast cars
Flip out the race track and slide 4 Hot Wheels Cars down the track
This case is very portable; along with durable and functional

With space to store up to 20 of your favorite Hot Wheels cars, the Neat-Oh! Hot Wheels Intek Battle Case acts as a launch site for all of your biggest races. Flip out the track and slide 4 Hot Wheels cars down in the ultimate race to the finish. This durable, portable, and functional case makes both play and storage easy with 20 dividers built to keep your car collection organized and accessible. Cars not included.

Neat-Oh! LEGO Chima ZipBin Battle Case

This Brand new interactive case, with its amazing graphics, transforms from storage case to kingdom for your mini figures to joust
Case can fold flat when not in use
Easily wipes clean with damp cloth

The LEGO Chima ZipBin Battle Case – Take control of your very own CHIMA kingdom with this brand new interactive case from Neat-Oh! Hold jousts between your favorite tribes on the fold-out ramp by day and easily store your pieces by night in this beautifully designed arena. Case folds flat when not in use and easily wipes clean with a damp cloth for any unexpected spills. LEGO Blocks not included.

Neat-Oh! LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Medium Toybox & Playmat

A perfect toy and toy storage solution all in one
Colorful, durable, wipe-clean surfaces
Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers
Meets child safety standards

Keep your child’s room TOTALLY NEAT with LEGO® Star Wars™ ZipBin® Storage Case. When unzipped, it becomes a Star Wars-themed playmat perfect for testing out new LEGO creations! When play is done, capture all the bricks inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable and portable.

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled starting Black Friday! We’ll be offering one of each of these in an awesome giveaway for our 2013 Holiday #GiftGuide and Giveaway event!! Woot!!

Disclosure: Neat-Oh! is participating in our Holiday Gift Guide this year. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

I See Me! Personalized Kids Books and Gift Ideas for Christmas

November 9, 2013 by Jenni 1,020 Comments

One of my son’s most favorite books EVER is his personalized book from I See Me! He just loves that it has his name ON the book and IN the book too. I See Me! offers so many other cute things on their site, from books to lunchboxes, placemats to coloring books. All that can be personalized!! I’m really impressed with their Christmas gift line!! There’s a few different things to choose from and for any age! These would make great stocking stuffers too!!

Check out their Christmas Gift selection below:

I love that they offer an awesome discount each and every month too! If you haven’t already, you can sign up here to get their discount alerts letting you know what the month long discount is!

Their books are made of great quality. The images are rich in color and texture and they’re just so much fun. I’ve given I See Me! products as gifts before and the parents love the goodies just as much as the kids do! I’m excited because I See Me! is part of our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’ll be giving away an awesome prize pack! Keep your eyes and ears open…the giveaway will go live the week of Black Friday!! Whoohoo!

Follow I See Me via their social media below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISeeMeBooks

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ISeeMe_Maia @ISeeMe_Maia

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/iseemebooks/ #iseemebooks

Disclosure: I See Me! is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are 100% my own.

Amazing Sound with Flips Audio Headphones

November 9, 2013 by Jenni 594 Comments

Finding a great set of headphones can be a difficult challenge. I have found a set that I love…called Flips Audio! These are not your ordinary set of headphones. The cool thing about these is that they’re headphones and speakers all in one. Turn them in for regular headphones and turn them out for rocking speakers!

I love the style of these. I don’t do well with ear buds. I never could find a set that fit in my ears good so I really REALLY like these Flips Adio headphones. You can choose from either white ones or black ones. They fold up and fit in a sweet little case too. These are USB chargeable headphones and the charge lasts for quite some time. I use them everyday while I work online because I love to listen to music while I work…helps keep me focused. 🙂

The headphone sound quality is amazing!! When they’re in speaker mode, the sound quality is just as awesome! I turn on my favorite playlist and turn them on to speaker mode when I clean. I can hear the music all over the house when it’s playing. These are a great gift idea for anyone on your list who loves music!! You can find these here on Amazon for $119 and FREE shipping!! Keep an eye out…we’ll be giving a set of these away for our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event!!

Disclosure: Flips Audio is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are 100% my own.

Tech Geek Gift Idea – Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPads

November 9, 2013 by Jenni 135 Comments

I spend a lot of time online from both my laptop and my mobile devices. I really enjoy working from my iPad because it’s not as restrictive as my laptop is but I really wanted to find a nice wireless keyboard. Logitech offers a really cool Keyboard Folio for iPads that fits the bill, plus it’s in it’s own case.

The Logitech Keyboard Folio is perfect for anyone. It’s also a great option for kids and teens who use iPads to do their homework. The keyboard helps them be more efficient. It’s easy to use straight out of the box. You just put the iPad into the folio and turn it on, using the Bluetooth Logitech keyboard on your device.

The keyboard features EasyType keys for comfortable typing plus iPad shortcut keys. You just open it to wake it up and close it for sleep mode. Magnets hold the iPad in typing mode and keeps the folio closed…or use it in the browsing mode. I love the functionality of it. It’s very easy to use and the keyboard is the perfect size. I’ve had some others that were super small and I was always making mistakes. Here are some other great points about the Logitech Keyboard Folio:

Protective Keyboard Folio for iPad 2, 3rd and 4th generation: Full wraparound protection for both the front and back of your iPad
Integrated EasyType Bluetooth keyboard: Full-size keys give you the feel and comfort of a traditional typing experience for your iPad
Striking style: Designed to perfectly complement iPad with a choice of rich colors and fabrics to match your personal style
Convenient magnetic stand and closure: Holds your iPad at the ideal angle for typing; keeps the Folio closed when you are on the go; auto wakes/sleeps your iPad when opened/closed
Long-lasting rechargeable power: Get up to three months of power on a full charge. Includes USB charging cable for easy recharging while you type (*Based on average use of two hours per day)

If your kids have been asking for a bluetooth keyboard for their iPads, this is one I’d highly recommend because it comes with the case too. You can find the Logitech Keyboard folio here on Amazon for around $99 with free shipping. The one I have is black but they have several other colors as well. They have lots of great reviews! Stay tuned — we’re promoting this item in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide! We’ll be giving one away around Black Friday so keep a look out!!

Disclosure: Logitech is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on behalf of them. All opinions are 100% my own.

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