1. Monkey Pod Games
starting at $3
Monkey Pod has created a huge variety of wooden brainteasers, puzzles, and family games. All beautiful hand made puzzles and games are both fun and educational! These games can be used for a great family night, some of which build mathematical awareness as well as social and analytical skills.
2. Pictopia – Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition
$17.99
Discover playful trivia spanning decades of Disney magic, from animated classics and blockbuster movies, to television hits and dazzling theme park destinations. This game blends the best of two worlds – family time and Disney magic! It’s a gem of teamwork, with a competitive twist. Along the way, are guess-my-answer questions that reveal how much you know about the other players, while testing your Disney knowledge.
3. Glee Gum Chewing Gum Kit
$12.95
The perfect gift for inspiring fun family time – this make your own chewing game kit will become a chemistry lesson y’all can chew on! This kit provides all you need to create delicious treats using all-natural ingredients.
4. Star Wars Face Off Dice Game
$9.99
It’s Jedi against Sith. Who will win this imaginative game of dice? Grab the collectible dice cup featuring back-to-back sculpted visages of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker and let the dice roll! Rack up points rolling special combos of heroes Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and Luke. Or, “Go Sith” and steal the win using the dark side of the Force! Everything fits in the cup, so take it anywhere. Even a galaxy far, far away!
5. Star Wars Force Grab Game
$14.99
This fact-action family game promotes memory and quick reflexes, all while encouraging physical dexterity. Fifteen authentic, sculpted pieces from the Star Wars movie are dropped on the table, landing every which way. Can you be the first to see when the objects’ positions match the images on a card? Is R2-D2 on his back? Is the TIE Fighter right-side-up? See a match and grab fast to score! It’s a wild, everyone-play-at-the-same-time game that will twist your mind and test your reaction time like never before!
Pumpkin Cake
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pumpkin puree (or 1-16 oz can of Libby’s Pumpkin Puree)
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 beaten eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat pumpkin, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Combine dry ingredients, except nuts (if using) and gradually add to pumpkin mixture,
beating until well blended.
5. Fold in nuts.
6. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan/dish.
7. Bake for 35- 40 minutes or until center tests done.
8. Cool completely before frosting.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Ingredients
1-8oz package cream cheese
6 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4-2 cups confectioner’s sugar
3 teaspoons milk
chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
2. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Add milk and beat until frosting is the spreading consistency you desire.
4. Frost cake and sprinkle with chopped nuts if you like.
1. Burt’s Bees gift set
starting at $3.45
Give the gift of natural, with Burt’s Bees holiday gifts. Pamper someone special on your list naturally, with the Burt’s Bees.
2. Glee Gum
starting at $1
Glee Gum is all natural chewing gum made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. It comes in SIX great flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, tangerine, bubblegum, spearmint, and triple berry. Glee Gum is a healthy alternative to synthetic chewing gum and bubble gum.
3. ChapStick Total Hydration
$2.99
ChapStick Total Hydration 3 in 1 Lipcare moisturizes, renews, and transforms to help maintain younger, healthier looking lips. Moisturizes: It contains a botanical moisturizing complex and it helps keep lips moisturized for up to 8 hours. Renews: It contains botanical oils known to be rich in omegas 3/6/9. Transforms: Helps improve the damaged appearance of skin, helping your lips appear healthier and more youthful.
Available only at Target.
4. Are You Kidding? Socks
$15 for 3-pack
For Kids and designed by kids this company designs socks that “make you look cool!” With socks ranging creatively from socks with eye balls to socks with every color imagined this is definitely a fun stocking stuffer.
5. iFrogz TadPole Mini Speaker
$12.99
The iFrogz Tadpole is the ultra-small, super-portable solution to mobile Bluetooth music. It delivers big sound from a mini speaker, and with its ability to clip onto keys, purses, belts, and more, the Tadpole brings the party where no speaker has gone before. Its lithium polymer battery can power up to two hours of continuous play and a simple micro USB charging port makes recharging a snap. And with a variety of fresh colors to choose from, there’s a Tadpole that’s perfect for every style.
6. WOW Spill Free Cup
$9.99
Wow Kids drinkware is enjoyed by toddlers starting at 12 months and to kids of all ages. The Wow Kids® cup is a multi-function spill free cup that provides for an effective & healthy alternative to a sippy and straw cup. The Wow cup is a Norton household favorite as it has greatly minimized spills.
7. The Easy Patch
$9
With a kiddo that is always ripping his jeans the Easy Patch takes your ripped, destroyed and distressed jeans to a new level. Easy Patches go on the inside, peeking out giving an extended life to jeans and repair the rips easily with a no sew application.
8. Paul Frank Accessories
starting at $4.88
Paul Frank clothing and accessories are perfect for the young and young at heart. From PJ’s, socks, and graphic tees, to wallets, watches and more, you are sure to find the perfect something for the teen on your list.
1. Strider Balance Bike
starting at $69
2. Disney SoftPals
starting at $24.97
3. Pictopia – Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition
$17.99
4. Animalz Headphones
starting at $29.99
5. God Made Light, by Matthew Turner
$14.99
6. Snakepodia
$15.11
7. Ella’s Kitchen Cookbooks
$13.99
8. Sparkup Magical Book Reader
$39.99
9. Little Passports Subscription
10. Lottie Dolls
$19.95
11. US Maps Puzzle
$54.64
12. Paul Frank Golf Set
$140.20
13. Beados
$17.96
14. Lullaby Light Up Pillow
$34.99
1. “It’s a Small World” Singing Doll (Mexico, shown)
starting at $29.99
Celebrate memories made with the new collection of dolls inspired by Walt Disney’s classic Fantasyland attraction and one of the best-known Disney tunes of all time, ”It’s a Small World,” Listen to each doll sing in native language and in English. Anyone on your list can close your eyes, enjoy the music, and imagine the happiest place on earth.
2. Disney Minnie Mouse “Miss Minnie” Sequin Hoodie & Pants Set
$44
Kohls Baby Original and the Disney Jumping beans collection is a must have for your next Disney adventure. Disney themed merchandise are easy to be found on a budget at Kohls.
3. Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World Travel Guide Collection
$8.85
A MUST for any family traveling to Disney in 2015. An easy read for all that includes a complete restaurant roundup, the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2015. Even a pre-teen can love the kid addition as they read and plan the next Disney dream.
4. Hot Topic Favorites
Cinderella Teapot
If you are a fan of a cup of tea and Disney stories such as Cinderella you will enjoy this 35 ounce ceramic teapot. This teapot has Cinderella story characters and a “Cinderella’s Carriage” inspiration. Let the tea party begin.
Black faux thigh high tights with The Lion King inspired design
In the mood for a brave and wild statement? Nothing says wild like these Lion King one size fits most tights. These are fun and festive gift for any Lion King lover.
Olaf Zip hoodie
Don’t stay Frozen this winter. Warm up anyone in this adorable unisex Olaf design. It can be purchased in junior sizes by all that love warm hugs.
1. Ipsy – Beauty “Glam Bag” Monthly Subscription
$10/month, free shipping
Ipsy Glam Bags are personalized just for you! You will take a Beauty Quiz when you sign up and each month you can submit reviews to help Ipsy match items to you for your following Glam Bags. Ipsy Glam Bags include plenty of sparkle to satisfy any beauty lover.
2. Carry Love Tote by TWELVElittle
$145
Lightweight, durable and soft, the quilted Carry Love Tote is not only the perfect diaper bag, but it is also an easy everyday tote overall. Its water resistant, has plenty of pockets, and includes a neon changing pad.
3. Skin Cleansing System Facial Brush & Body Care Kit
$35
Any gal on your list will love this water-resistant body brush. This Professional Skin Care System by ToiletTree Products is an advanced daily cleansing tool that helps polish away dull skin and gently exfoliates away impurities that traditional cleansing leaves behind. The result? Wonderfully cleaner, softer, radiant looking skin. It includes 4 different heads – Large Body Brush, Soft Face Brush, Regular Face Brush and Pumice Stone.
4. ESSIO Aromatherapy Shower Kit
$44.99
This fabulous shower kit turns your shower in to a spa. The kit includes an ESSIO shower arm and 3 essential oil pods: Breathe, Passion, and Unwind. Each pod lasts 4 showers on average, bringing the power of essential oils to your shower. The oil pods contain no harsh chemicals, synthetics, or additives.
5. Susi D. Jewelry – Green Quartz Necklace
$69
This dazzling necklace is handmade in the USA and is available in sterling silver or 14k gold. It has a extra long 34” chain. It comes in a beautiful gift box, so all the hard work is done for you with this one and the gal in your life will be thrilled! Susi D. has many beautiful pieces from which to choose, so be sure to take a look!
6. Holiday Whipped Hand Cream Gift Pack
$24
Made with only the finest ingredients, these limited edition holiday hand creams will leave your loved ones smiling and nurtured this holiday season. Surprise your host, best friends and co-workers with the decadent, lightly scented organic and gluten-free hand creams that will remind them of how much you care every time they use them. Each package comes wrapped with a bow and a gift tag.
7. Pure Natural Diva POLISHED Organic Sugar Scrub
$45
This divine botanical sugar scrub smooths all the lumpy, bumpy, rough and scaly parts, while the rich oils sooth and treat damaged skin. DIVA lingers on your skin, with a delicious, soulful, sultry and mysterious scent. Perfect for any gal on your list.
1. SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air Wireless Headphones
$145
On the road or roaming the home, Tracks Air delivers wired sound wirelessly, with a range of up to 150 feet. Powered by wireless A2 Sound Engines, Tracks Air provides powerful sound with clear highs and detailed deep bass. Get 15 hours of playtime!
Tracks Air now comes with 100-day Money Back Guarantee, so headphone wearers can go from 0 to 100% Wireless with nothing to hold them back.
2. Mantry
starting at $85
Mantry is the#1 food gift for men that brings months of surprise and excitement to any food lover. Each Mantry includes 6 full size artisan food products delivered to their door. Packed in a Handmade Wooden Crate and custom Manual detailing product stories and recipes.
3. California Wine Club
starting at $39.95
Each month two award-winning wines are hand-select and shipped to members along with Uncorked, our beautiful guide to the winery. Uncorked includes details and tasting notes on the wines, wine tips and insight to California’s wine scene. Memberships also include a Personal Wine Consultant and savings of up to 50% off normal retail prices on reorders! All wines are 100% guaranteed. Join for yourself and pay-as-you-go or send a prepaid gift of any length to someone special.
4. Star Wars R2D2 Tie Clip and Cuff Links
starting at $33.95
Everyone has a Star Wars fan on their list, so why not gift him with some fun Star Wars themed novelty items? The tie clip and cuff links (sold separately) come packaged in a Limited Edition Collectors Storage Box. These great pieces are also available as Darth Vader and Storm Troopers
5. Citizen Disposable eCigar
$29.99
NO SMOKE, NO SMELL, NO GUILT!
Citizen eCigars are not only smooth tasting, ultra cool, hip, chic, and edgy but they look and feel just like traditional tobacco cigars. The guy on your list can just take a few puffs and put their e-Cigar away for later. Citizen eCigars are ready to go, right out of the package and are available in rich, bold Cuban and Vanilla flavors. Each eCigar is equivalent to 8-10 traditional tobacco cigars and require no assembly and no recharging.
1. Love Like Crazy, by Megan Squires
$7.15
“A revised fairytale. A new kind of love story. But then again, that might just be plain crazy.” This endearing story of two young people who were meant to find each other, is one that is sure to capture any young heart. Megan Squires is a fantastic story-teller, keeping her stories wrought with sexual chemistry all while keeping it PG. Love Like Crazy is a beautiful story of young love. Pick up a copy for yourself and someone special on your list.
2. Paul Frank goodies
starting at $4.88
Paul Frank clothing and accessories are perfect for the young and young at heart. From PJ’s, socks, and graphic tees, to wallets, watches and more, you are sure to find the perfect something for the teen on your list.
3. The Zen Drawing Pack
$15.88
For any level of artist, from a beginner with little talent to an illustration expert, The Zen Drawing Pack is not about making perfect pictures, it is about the experience of drawing, finding inspiration, and connecting to the world around you.
4. Virtual Reality Viewer
$25.95
Inspired by Google Cardboard, this affordable, easy-to-assemble kit from DODOcase is truly amazing. Fly through the Grand Canyon. Explore London from your living room. Create your own 360-degree photo spheres and watch videos on an immersive screen. Kit includes everything you need to start exploring 3D applications and videos with your smartphone. All that is needed is a smartphone to unleash the power of virtual reality!
5. Wishbone Bracelet
$47
This beautiful bracelet is handmade in the USA and is available in sterling silver or 14k gold. It has an adjustable 7.5 inch chain and a lobster clasp. It comes in a beautiful gift box, so all the hard work is done for you with this one and the gal in your life will be thrilled! Susi D. has many beautiful pieces from which to choose, so be sure to take a look!
1. Wellness Oils Mini Collection
$44.75
Protect yourself and your loved ones during the cold, harsh weather with these potent essential oils. Full of antioxidants, they can purify the air when diffused and support the immune system. Your family and friends will thrive with these three 5-ml bottles of essential oil— Citrus Fresh, Ravintsara, and Thieves.
2. Home Diffuser
$67.50
Young Living’s new Home Diffuser, with its rose-inspired design, combines a humidifier, air purifier, atomizer, and aromatherapy diffuser into one simple-to-use product that safely releases essential oils into the air to eliminate odors and create a relaxing atmosphere. Its ultrasonic technology breaks any mixture of essential oils and water into millions of microparticles, disperses them into the air, and activates the powerful plant constituents found in Young Living essential oils. Custom designed with ambient light control, and alternating 30-second on/off and continuous run settings, Young Living’s Home Diffuser can transform any space into a spa-like atmosphere. The Home Diffuser comes with free 5-ml bottles of Peppermint and Tangerine essential oil blends.
3. Roll On Collection
$42.25
These powerful oils are ready to use in these convenient roll-on bottles! This limited edition collection provides a calm in days of distress and soothes with each breath. Someone special is waiting to unwrap the benefits of these two 10-ml roll-on bottles of essential oil blends—Breathe Again and Stress Away – two of my personal favorites!
4. Thieves Mints
$12.75
Include the cool, invigorating taste of Thieves Mints in any stocking or gift basket. The sugar-free ingredients include the power of Thieves and Peppermint essential oils, providing a healthy alternative to freshen the breath.
5. Ningxia Red Chrome Gift Set
$67.75
The whole room will fill with excitement when that lucky someone opens this beautiful commemorative 20th Anniversary carrying case to reveal a bottle of powerful NingXia Red in an exquisite chromed-glass bottle and two NingXia shot glasses. In addition, he or she will be among the very first to experience Red Shot, a new blend of Tangerine, Mandarin, Lime, Grapefruit, Cassia, and Spearmint essentials oils found only in this kit. A 15 ml bottle of Peppermint essential oil and Mary Young’s exclusive 20th anniversary CD, Creating Something to Believe In, top off this rare celebratory collection.
6. Bon Voyage Travel Pack
$55
These travel-sized toiletries make Bon Voyage convenient as well as compact—a perfect size for carry-ons or handbags offering your loved one a complete collection of personal care essentials when they go on the road. They won’t want to live home without it!
1. MisFit Shine – Activity and Sleep Monitor
$90.86
Shine is my favorite activity tracker. It keeps record of running, walking, cycling, swimming (up to 50 meters deep) and other sports. The Misfit app then takes all of your hard work and turns that data into easy to read charts. Seeing your daily stats like steps, calories, distance and sports activities help you visualize where you’re headed and help you get to where you want to be. Shine’s long-lasting battery and automatic wireless syncing mean you’ll worry less about charging and more about staying active. Shine can be worn anywhere and for any occasion. Dress it up or dress it down, but don’t forget to wear it when you sleep – it’ll track your sleep patterns, too!
2. Monueual Rydis
$190.34
With the power of the UV-C lamp, vibration pad, and 600W Motor power, this powerful vacuum cleaner helps remove bacteria and allergens. It sanitizes bedding, sofa and cushions, carpets, and clothes. Thanks to a wide suction hole and powerful motor suction, this is the perfect solution for helping to remove dust and mites. The high-efficiency filter captures particles and is easy to clean while the lavender air freshener cartridge jumpstarts your home for a clean living experience. A perfect gift idea for anyone who wants to keep their home clean.
3. Bell’O Headphones
$30.86
These affordable headphones will be a hit with anyone who loves their music! Compatible with most devices, the tangle-free fabric covered cable stays out of the way and offers a multi-function controller with microphone. Timmy and I can both attest to the comfort that these soft headphones offer – they fit well on both the young and not-so-young alike.
4. Une Bodine Charge Stand
$34.95
Une Bobine is a flexible and eclectic stand, sync, and charge cable for your iPhone or iPod Touch. The cable can be flexed in different positions, coiled, wrapped around objects, allowing your device to be put in many positions suitable for FaceTime, photography and videography – It holds your phone steady and looks very cool doing so. (Also available for Android devices.)
5. Punk Wireless Buetooth Speaker
$69.99
This small speaker is more than meets the eye – this powerful little thing delivers powerful and fearless sound. Water, dust, and shock residence makes the Punk Speaker even better than you could imagine.
6. NomadKey
$29
An everyday portable charging cable for all your gift recipients Apple Lightning devices that’s there when they need it, and out of their way when they don’t. NomadKey fits seamlessly onto a keychain so there are no more worries about finding cables or dealing with tangled cords. The compact size is perfect for travelers, commuters, students, and adventurers.
7. Hub It Sync and Charge Station
$82
For any tech junky, this super fast sync and charge station will be perfect. It charges up to 10 times faster than a standard 2.0 USB, and can charge up to 7 devices at once.
1. California Wine Club
starting at $39.95
Each month two award-winning wines are hand-select and shipped to members along with Uncorked, our beautiful guide to the winery. Uncorked includes details and tasting notes on the wines, wine tips and insight to California’s wine scene. Memberships also include a Personal Wine Consultant and savings of up to 50% off normal retail prices on reorders! All wines are 100% guaranteed. Join for yourself and pay-as-you-go or send a prepaid gift of any length to someone special.
2. Oversized Wine Glass Cork Holder
$39.95
This tall, oversized wine glass holds hundreds of bottle corks, but could also be used to hold candy, change, and more. Perfect for the bar or any wine enthusiasts’ home and is sure to spark endless conversation.
3. Rabbit Aerating Pourer
$19.69
The Rabbit Aerating Pourer is the first easy, uncomplicated way to aerate wine. This aerating pourer inserts easily into bottleneck; no decanter needed. Watch wine swirl through the aerator before it reaches the glass, improving flavor and bouquet; no need to wait for wine to breathe. Each aerating pourer separates for hand washing and stores in it’s own case.
4. Pacific Rim Riesling
Riesling simply is the most versatile, complex and food-friendly of all the noble grapes. Anyone who enjoys discovering new wines and inspiring their palate, will agree that Riesling is the ideal wine. Riesling’s crisp, vibrant characteristics are a fresh alternative to heavier, oak-laden white wines. There’s no end to Riesling’s versatility.
5. How To Host a Wine Tasting Party
$21.45
A wine tasting party is fun and educational for everyone from novices to sophisticated wine drinkers. Within this all-inclusive kit are the elements to be a terrific host, including cloth wine bottle covers, tasting score pads, 2 information packed cheat sheets, and an entertaining book that introduces you to the ins and outs of tasting wine in a comfortable, festive, social setting your own home.
6. Borracha Wine Decanter
$34
Inspired by the Erlenmeyer flask, used in laboratories for centuries; this substantial, industrial design is styled to fit any wine lovers’ table whether its for a spontaneous gathering or every day dining. The measurement table ensures you pour the perfect glass every time.