Thanks to Chronicle Books for sending me this fun puzzle. As always, all opinions are my own. This year, I'm looking for more screen-free family activities. Our kids are almost five and seven, and they both really enjoy puzzles. I thought it would be fun to marry their love of puzzles with their love for LEGO and I was so excited to see Chronicle Books' new LEGO partnership and the 1,000 Piece Puzzles they have this holiday season! Each 1,000 Piece Puzzle features the bright, vibrant colors Read more [...]

Thanks so much to Armarkat for sending me this amazing cat tree. As always, all opinions are my own. Do you have pets? If so, do you buy them gifts for the holidays? Our cats are members of the family so we like to get them something each Christmas, and this year we turned to Armarkat for a new cat tree. Earlier this year we lost our senior cat Teddy, and our whole family was devastated. A couple months later, when we found out there was a pregnant stray cat at my parents house, we decided it Read more [...]

I was sent SHEEX performance sheets for review. All opinions are my own. My theory is that if you can give a gift that solves a problem for someone or improves their quality of life, those are two signs that it's an AWESOME gift. I think SHEEX Performance Sheets have the potential to be both for some people! My dad is on medication that causes him to have hot flashes. While the medication is really important and is well worth the hot flashes, that doesn't mean the hot flashes aren't difficult Read more [...]

This post is sponsored by Ravensburger Brands.  As always, all opinions are my own. Every year, I feature Ravensburger's brands and some of their hottest gift ideas.  This year, I'm happy to do it again!  They have some really awesome ideas for all ages.  Make sure you get all the way to the bottom as we've also got a giveaway for you! Ravensburger Gravitrax Obstacle Course Set Last year, we gave our middle son a Gravitrax Starter Kit and he LOVES it!  Almost every day, he's at the table Read more [...]

Thank you to Candle Warmer Etc. for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Candle Warmer Etc. has wax warmers, melts, candles and bulbs no matter what your décor and/or theme preference may be. Whether you want something “matchy-matchy” with the design of your living space or you prefer to change things out depending on the holiday, Candle Warmer Etc. most likely has something you will want. In fact, Candle Warmer Etc. will likely have many Read more [...]

I was sent Pea Pod Babies in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. There are so many variations of "surprise" toys on the market today that I've noticed some stores have entire 'surprise toy' sections in the toy aisles! My 7-year-old niece is one who really likes receiving various surprise toys as gifts. However, with many of the surprise toys out there, the whole thrill is just opening the gift, and then the 'surprise' is sort of a lame trinket that never gets played with. That can Read more [...]

Thanks to Bee K'onscious for sending me product. As always, all opinions are my own. Bee K’onscious  is a honey company that navigates the globe looking for the highest quality honey, harvested and produced by the world’s finest apiarists. Their honeys are 100% pure, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and non-blended. Bee K'onscious has recently added Brazilian Wild Mint Honey and Brazilian Christmas Berry Honey to their line-up along with original California Sage, Montana Clover, and Brazilian Read more [...]

I received products from PlayMonster to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Today, I've teamed up with PlayMonster brands to share some of their best gift ideas with you for a variety of ages.  We've got crafts, toys, and a game that would brighten anyone's Christmas morning. PlayMonster Toys For Christmas The PlayMonster team is BIG on fun so they create a ton of great options to keep kids and families busy, entertained, and engaged.  Check out our top picks for Read more [...]

Thank you to Tegu for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion. At Tegu, they believe that the best play is free from rules, expectations and scripted narratives. Kids need space to laugh, relax and have fun. To imagine and create new worlds as well as discover themselves and the world on their own terms. Tegu believes it is important to set aside screens and schedules in favor of discovery, exploration, and the joy of the moment. We received the Tegu Classics 42 piece Read more [...]

Thank you to Winning Moves Games for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Winning Moves Games has toys and games that will entertain all ages. Whether you enjoy a lively card game with friends and family, a game that stretches your vocabulary, a toy that will challenge your individual problem-solving (and possibly your patience), or just something to take your mind off the many stresses we are all experiencing in our daily lives, Winning Moves Read more [...]