Movie and Pop Culture Gift Guide 2020

We got most of these items were free in exchange for an honest review. We are a Wb partner, Disney, and other great movie and T.V company’s.

Looking for the best Movies and Pop Culture gifts this holiday season.  We have found some awesome gifts for the your movie lover.

Back To The Future The Ultimate Trilogy

loaded with bonus material including a bonus disc that comes with over an hour of brand-new content such as rare audition footage from Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Cryer, Billy Zane, Peter DeLuise and C. Thomas Howell, a tour of the film’s props and memorabilia hosted by co-writer/producer Bob Gale, a sneak peek at the new musical show, and a special episode of the popular YouTube Series “Could You Survive The Movies?” Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum!

Quentin Tarantino X Lucie Kaas Kokeshi Doll

OMG When I saw these I could think of like 30 people these would be perfect for.

 Quentin Tarantino X Lucie Kaas Kokeshi Doll collaboration might be of any interest!  The full collection is currently available via Neiman Marcus or the brands website and each doll retails for $50. Lucie Kaas, a Danish based brand is popularly known for their Kokeshi Dolls, which are a traditional Japanese wooden doll, with no arms or legs. In addition to Quentin, the brand has worked with icons such as Elton John, Tommie Smith, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

 

Loot Crate

Are you a movie buff?  Do you love collecting pop culture? I have been a huge fan of Loot Crate for years.  As a special present a few years ago my hubby got me the Wizarding World box for a year, I was so excited every time a box showed up.  I got so many awesome items I would have never found before if it was not for this awesome box. See full review here

 

Flintstones

Anyone else here LOVE the Flintstones?  They have just released the complete series.  I love that my son can now fall in love with the same cartoons I already love.  They have them all in one complete Blu-Ray set.  The Flintstones: The Complete Series, will be available to own on Digital HD for $74.99 SRP (US and Canada) on October 6, 2020.

Mulan

DISNEY’S MULAN

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s Mulan in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

Rick And Morty Season 4 and Funko Pop

When we first got the Rick and Morty dvd and funko pop I ran to tell Dylan.  I did not know if he has seen it before and wanted to watch it with him.  Of course little did I know he was already a huge fan.  He loves that he has the DVD now and can watch it at any time.  The Funko Pop has made a great addition to our collection.  You can get your own copy of the Rick and Morty DVD next week.  Don’t miss out. See full review here

LOOT WEAR

OMG you can not get some awesome clothing for your favorite pop culture shows.  Loot Wear has so many awesome pieces you will not want to miss out. Celebrate the joys of friendship with November’s exciting “Good Company” themed line of Loot Wear! The November Loot Wear line features exclusive apparel from your favorite films and shows including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Big Hero 6, How to Train Your Dragon, “Voltron” and more. Check out the full review here 

BeetleJuice

We got this beetle juice movie free from Wb. Tim Burton’s classic dark comedy Beetlejuice (1988) is available now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 (expected retail price), from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The release features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the feature film and special features in HD, and a Digital HD* version of the feature film. Fans can also own the film in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers.

Hellmouth Pins

Where are my fellow Buffy lovers?  Have you gotten your Hellmouth Pins yet?  If not they are a must for any Buffy lover.  They are cute and the quality is amazing.  They have a few different pins to choose from all any Buffy lover would love.  They are a very reasonable price so you can get a few for your collection.  It is so hard to find great Buffy collectables these days, but Hellmouth Pins is one of my favorite in my collection.

Wizarding World

Get ready to take defense against the dark arts and so much more with Loot crates Wizarding World.  I have been collection Harry Potter for years and I can tell you Loot Crate has some of the best collectables you will not find anywhere else.  The Dark Arts Crate was amazing and I can not wait to wear my new shirt.  I love that they now have long sleeve shirts for the winter. See full review here 

 

Pokemon Center

The Pokemon Center has released their new holiday collection and I am going nuts for it.  From new plush, to home decor they have it all.  they even have cute Ditto onsies and Jigglypuff gloves.  I know I will be doing a lot of shopping at the Pokmeon Center this year.  Check out the full review here.

Create Your Own Family Art Gallery with Canvas Prints

So, I love taking pictures, like any proud mom, I guess. And recently I was approached by a company that manufactures canvas prints and other home and lifestyle products. Here’s some more info about what they can do!

Coffee table in front of grey couch in scandinavian living room

Family pictures have a special place in every parent’s heart – but with the busy lives most parents lead, it’s not always convenient to search through huge digital photo archives.  It’s much easier to enjoy your family’s happy moments with canvas prints – modern, professionally made yet budget-friendly products. Here are some tips from experts in the industry about how to choose, customize, and order canvas prints.

What You Need to Know About Canvas Prints

In a nutshell, a canvas print is a digital photo printed on canvas and stretched over a frame. Some manufacturers – like CanvasDiscount.com for example – also offer canvas prints with premium outer frames that create a sophisticated floating effect. These products provide an affordable alternative to hand-painted pictures and are an original substitute for traditional paper-printed photos.

Canvas prints are made with solvent-free latex inks that are 100% safe for children, allergy sufferers, and pets. That means you can safely hang them in your newborn’s room or give it as a present to friends expecting a baby. 

What Pictures Work the Best for Canvas Prints?

The short answer is – just any picture you cherish and want to have printed. Needless to say, the photo should be in a digital format so you can upload it to the website, but there aren’t many other strict rules. You can order anything from a dinky 8” x 8” print to a big panoramic canvas. If you want one of the biggest formats you’ll need to upload quite a big photo file – but don’t worry, at CanvasDiscount.com you’ll only be offered the sizes that your file is suitable for, so there’s no chance of choosing the wrong format.

Easy Order and Quick Delivery

Placing an order on CanvasDiscount.com is as easy as could be – all you need to do is to upload your photos and make a handful of customization choices. It only takes a few minutes and is very straightforward.

And before you complete your order, you can check how the finished product is going to look, thanks to the handy preview window!

Submitted orders go straight to manufacture, and just 24 hours later the canvas prints are ready for dispatch. If you want your print in time for the holiday season, it’s best to waste no time in placing your order – the delivery process is quick and efficient but we all know it’s better to take no chances around this time of year.

Why CanvasDiscount.com?

One of the leading providers in the custom photo printing industry, CanvasDiscount.com offers top-quality canvas prints at constantly discounted prices. So what’s the catch, you might be thinking? There is no catch! The reason you can enjoy low prices year-round is the manufacturer’s unique production technology. The company’s printing experts explain that costs are reduced thanks to extra-durable inks and a special canvas type – combining the two means that print reinforcement such as lamination simply isn’t necessary.

In addition to canvas prints, CanvasDiscount.com offers a whole host of photo-printed home and lifestyle products. There are mugs, mouse pads, puzzles, home textiles, and even what is arguably the most sought-after product of 2020 – face masks. A custom face mask with your photo on it will definitely brighten up the upcoming months as well as making those winter walks safer. If you’re looking for a family mask set with both child and adult sizes, CanvasDiscount.com has you covered – literally!

Want to find out how your favorite photos would look on canvas? We have a little surprise that will help with your first purchase – use the promo code TABBYSPANTRY10 at checkout and get an extra 10% off any of the already-discounted products at CanvasDiscount.com!

DISNEY+ SHARES “LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Disney+ shared the trailer and key art for the “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special,” which premieres Tuesday, November 17 on the streaming service. The new animated special from LEGO is the first to debut on Disney+ and continues the rich legacy of collaboration between Lucasfilm and LEGO.  

 

 

“LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” brings back franchise stars Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), as well as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” vets Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers).

The special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert and Keith Malone are executive producers.

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FIRST-EVER LEGO MUSIC VIDEO FOR DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S TROLLS WORLD TOUR DEBUTS ON YOUTUBE NOV. 9

Featuring the Hit Theme Song, “Just Sing” + LEGO® Versions of all the Beloved Characters

The music video, which features the film’s hit theme song, “Just Sing,” marks the first time that original characters from the film—including Delta Dawn, Prince D, King Trollex, Trollzart and others—are featured as LEGO® versions of themselves.LEGO® building sets, inspired by the hit animated film, are available at retail outlets for the holidays, featuring minifigures of beloved characters including Poppy, Branch, Barb, Tiny Diamond, Cloud Guy and many more.

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November 9 (8 am PST)

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s musical hit: Trolls World Tour. In an adventure that takes them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger and a whole lot louder. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay.

Hot Holiday Toys for 2020

We got these Hot Holiday toys free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own

We love to find some of the best and most fun Holiday Toys every year.  This year we are bringing you some awesome toys that I know your kids are going to love

 

Nintendo Switch Game

We love our Nintendo Switch.  they have so many games for little guy we can play together an even play on out own.  Little guy loved the Super Smash Bros Ultimate.  Games are a huge seller this time of year so make sure you get your early.  This game has over 70 fighters and of course they are some of your favorite charters and over 100 stages.  I love that this is a great way for little guy to have fun and work on his hand and eye coordination.

 

My son loves FGTEEV , he gets so excited when the new toys come out.  For months now he has been running around singing “Party , Party, Party In the Elevator”.  So when this new set showed up he got so excited. See full review here 

When we first saw the Braille Skateboarding  line from Bonkers I knew my son would be in love.  I could not believe how many there were to collect and I wanted them all. Hubby was huge on Skateboarding for years and my son always wanted to know more and see more and they both had a blast with this collection. See full review here 

 

Shore Buddies

It’s funny I never thought I would be teaching my little guy from home.  Now it is out new reality and we are doing everything we can to add in a little about the world and what he can do to help.  Shore Buddies are not only cute, but a great teaching tool.  I love that when the lesson is over he is reminded every time he plays with his new friends.

Crazy Aaron’s Putty

My son loves putty.  We always try and find some new ones for him to keep it interesting. Crazy Aaron’s putty is a perfect sensory toy for my little guy.  They not only have scented ones they also have secret writing ones that were a blast. See full review here

 

Aurora

I have been a huge fan of Aurora for years.  They have some of the cutest stuffed buddys you will ever find.  From the puppies to the shoulderkins your kids will be in love.  I love that they are truly high quality and they have almost every animals you can think of.  No matter what your kids are into they have you covered.  They are a company that truly cares about their product and customers.

Marshmallow Blaster – Bow & Mallow Blaster

 

  The big brother of the Mini Bow & Mallow, the Bow & Mallow Blaster continues to bring food and fun together — thanks to its edible ammo! With launching distances of up to 30 feet, your marshmallows will soar through the air! Available on Amazon for $25.99.

Pizza Party Throwdown

  In this frantic, fun action game players race to see who can fling the most pizza toppings on the spinning pizza pie game board before time runs out! Available on Target for $19.99.

Atomic Power Popper with Sticky Targets

 

  The classic Hog Wild ATOMIC POWER POPPER is back and better than ever – thanks to a flashy new design and cool new features! PLUS, it now comes complete with three super Sticky Targets you can use just about anywhere! Available on Target for $14.99

Holiday Poppers

 

 Hog Wild brings you your Holiday Poppers as part of its POPular Poppers line!  Yeti Holiday Popper! Available on Amazon for $9.99.

Treemendous Ornament Decorating Kit

 

  From the creators of the original EggMazing Egg Decorator…the perfect DIY craft to embrace the holiday season. Place one of the ornaments included with the kit into the tree-shaped decorator and let the fun begin! The machine holds and spins the ornament while the markers are used to create stripes, line and other designs! Available on Amazon for $19.99.

DinoMazing Egg Decorator

 

 DinoMazing Egg Decorator allows kids to color and create their own dinosaur eggs using a mechanism that spins the egg while you decorate! Plus, inside each Dino egg is slime and your own collectible dinosaur! Available on Amazon for $27.99.

The #UpsideDownChallenge Game

 This game literally flips your world upside down! Players wear goggles that flip their vision — and then attempt to compete seemingly easy challenges like writing your name and connecting dots. Sounds easy, but it’s a challenge! Available on Target for $19.99.

Zax Target Pack

 

Continue to experience the thrill of “axe” throwing at-home in a fun and safe way with the Zax Target Pack. Featuring two soft, safe throwing “axes” with suction cups that stick to any flat surface and a target, users can throw the Zax inside or out! Available on Amazon for $29.99.

Chalk of the Town Package

Chalk of the Town is a line of chalkboard products ranging from T-Shirt and Long Sleeve Kits to Tote Bags to Patches, allowing both kids and adults to create and design their own wearable fashion using Chalkboard markers. PLUS they’re both erasable and reusable so you can design again, again and again! For gift guides this year, we’re offering one of the following:

    • Youth Long Sleeve T-shirts: Long Sleeve Royal Blue w/ Speech Bubble Surface
    • Long Sleeve Purple w/ Unicorn Surface
    • Long Sleeve Red w/ Heart Surface, Silver Tote Bag ($19.95), Nutcracker Stencils ($3.95) AND a Patch ($9.95)  All of the product is available on Amazon.

Wonder Wings

Do you have a unicorn lover?  Then the Wonder Wings is going to be a huge hit this holiday season.  Not only is she cute, Soft her wings and tail are awesome. Pull on the tail to pull the wings in.  Then pull out the wings to make the tail shorter.  She is cute and will make a awesome add to anyone’s unicorn collection.  This plush unicorn is extra soft and extra huggable. It features unique details like big embroidered eyes, colorful heart and extra soft mane. The unicorn can stand alone.

 

Ever DreamerZ

These cute surprise Ever DreamerZ are from Playmobil.  You can get one of 12 little people and there are 5 surprises in this box.  This is going to make an awesome Stocking Stuffer for anyone out there that loves the blind boxes. Inside you will find the surprise figure, collectable card, charm, sticker and an accessories.

 

Colorful Crystal Lab

If you have a little one that loves to experiment then the Colorful Crystal Lab from Ooze Labs is going to be a huge hit this holiday season.  I love that it can also double as a at home school project.  They can learn while having fun. Explore the natural beauty and wonder of crystals by growing them yourself in many different shapes and colors! Set up your lab station — complete with beakers, test tubes, centrifuge, display dome, and more — and use safe, non-toxic crystal salts to conduct more than ten experiments in crystal formation. You can even make red, pink, blue, purple, and clear crystals using the spinning centrifuge! After you’ve completed the experiments in the kit, continue your crystal growing adventures using the cool lab setup and common materials from around your home. MSRP: $29.95; Ages 6+.

 

Tileblox Rainbow 20Pc Set

Discover the endless possibilities of Tileblox 20Pc set. With the step-by-step idea sheet, create one-of-a-kind masterpieces! A great set for beginner builders looking to explore and learn through play. Arrives with 8 Triangles and 12 Square in Rainbow colors. Each geometric shape contains magnets that let you build with endless possibilities! TileBlox is perfect for STEM education and when playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store. MSRP: $24.99; Ages 3+

 

PBJ’s

OMG these PBJ’s Plush Ball Jellies showed up and everyone went nuts for them.  Hubby took one to work and now all the ladies want one for the holidays.  You can squeeze them, squish them and squash them.  They are a fun toy for kids and a perfect stress reliever for everyone.

 

Marshmallow Blaster

This is such a fun toy for the holidays this Marshmallow blaster from Zing is going to be hours of fun for the whole family.   Launch a barrage of soft, sweet marshmallow treats indoors or out from the new Marshmallow Blasters from Zing! For this review opportunity, we’re offering the Extreme Blaster!! This single-action, lock-and-load unit fires large marshmallows one at a time, launching them up to 40 feet! Simply load in the marshmallow, pump the handle and fire! Available on Amazon for $24.99.

 

Social Studio Hands-Free Video Station

The Social Studio Hands-Free Video Station from WeCool Toys is every kids dream now a days.   The new Social Studio by WeCool Toys has everything one needs to shoot their very own viral videos. Equipped with an adjustable base and rotating head to shoot at the best angle possible, this device allows kids of all ages to shoot viral videos hands free! Kids can use their Social Studio to shoot all types of videos. From cooking, crafting, and sliming, children have the freedom to create fun videos. Includes fun and trendy backgrounds, mixing tools, various slimy compounds, and sparkly mix ins! The only limit is your imagination. $19.99, 4 and up.

 

ACTIVITY KINGS Scented Dough Kit

Little guy loves dough and the Scented Dough Kit was perfect for him.  The dough is already made and has some wonderful colors.  It came with different sprinkles for him to mix in and it smells fantastic.  I love that it also came with little cups for him to store his dough in so they do not dry out. This set of perfect for any kids that love to create.  Not having to make the dough itself made this a whole lot more fun for little guy. This is a DIY Craft Kit For Boosting Creativity & Imagination,Create 4 Scented Blends, Non Toxic Cute Gift for Kids Aged 6 +

Pup-Tastic

Do you have a Paw Patrol Lover in the house?  Then the Pup-Tastic 8 DVD collection is going to be a huge hit this holiday season.  PAW Patrol® is on a roll with their biggest collection of rescues on DVD in the PAW Patrol: PUPtastic! 8-DVD Collection Limited Edition Marshall’s Fire Truck gift set! With over 12 hours of heroic rescues and just in time for the gift-giving season, this paw-some gift set will be sought out for the biggest PAW Patrol fan or even the newest little one starting their DVD collection.

My First Animal train

My son loves anything Magnetic the My First Animal Train from Smartmax is perfect.  He loves that it has the train and the animals. They are big enough that kids with smaller hands or even kids that need a little more hand eye coordination these are perfect for.  they click together easily and are a blast to play with.  This 22 piece STEM focused magnetic toy lets your little ones build a moving train with three coaches, a conductor, a lion and elephant! The set is compatible with all other SmartMax magnetic sets. This set sells for around $32.99

 

Cube Puzzler Pro

 

My son loves a great puzzle and I love the Cube Puzzler Pro is keeping his mind going while having some fun.  This is a colorful cube so it is fantastic for my little guy and easy to play with.  Can you build a cube from the 7 colorful puzzle pieces? Cube Puzzler GO’s case opens into a beautiful 3D gameboard, where you can test yourself with the included 80 challenges!

Nintendo Plus Tomy Toys

The Nintendo Donkey King Barrel and the Shy Guy are so cute and cuddly.  They are also a blast to play with.  Of course the Barrel had to destroy everything in its way for many days.  To this day i have to watch walking in a room a Donkey King Barrel might come flying at me lol.

Tomy Toys Ricky Zoom

The Ricky Zoom is fun to play with and can stand up to a little guy playing.  He is not gentle with toys and Ricky Zoom is very well made. Zoom into adventure with Ricky Zoom! This zoomtastic motorcycle toy is ready to rev up imaginative play.

Tomy Toys Snap Dragon

The Snap Dragon game was fun for everyone to play.  The whole family can play and little guy wants to hoard the coins. lol  He loves when tis dragon snaps us and would laugh forever. TOMY’s Snap Dragon is the tongue pulling, coin grabbing, teeth snapping game! Full of surprises, this kids’ game is great for family game nights and exciting fun for ages 4 and up.

WILD HAIR CREATIONS

I have been collecting Trolls for many many years.  I love to find new charters and add them to my collection.  WILD HAIR CREATIONS has a great collection for election trolls to our favorite monsters.  They are cute and fun and a great add to any kids stocking or the collection.  I also love that the U.S.A collection can also be used as a fun learning toll too.  I have seen many people going nuts over these little guys so you should get them before they are gone. They even have a Coronavirus smasher this one is going to be a collectable, and its fun and cute.

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie

Crayola has a wide range of toys they are not just crayons anymore.  The Scribble Scrubbie Pet Grooming Truck is just one in the line of cute animals you can decorate yourself, wash and re decorate.  I love that your kids can not design their own best friend and re make them depending on how they feel that day.  The animals are adorable and the truck is so cute.  It has a little hose and washing basin so you can take care of your pets.  If you have an animal lover in the house this is going to be a must have.

 

Crayola Mess free

I love the color wonders from Crayola.  They have a few different ones in the collection and they are perfect for on the go.  They have these smaller ones that are a perfect stocking stuffer.  I love that I can just throw it in my purse and pull out to entertain little guy no matter where we are. They come with everything you need and your kids can color away and the pens will not write on anything else, so no worrying if they are going to be making a mess.

 

Crayola Imagination Art Set

If you have a little one that loves to draw no matter what their age is they are going to fall in love at first sight with the Imagination Art Set.  This set comes with over 115 pieces.  From crayons to color pencils it has everything they need and even better in a great carrying case.  No more picking up drawing supplies from the floor and everywhere else they all fit back into this case easily and looks great.

My First Block Set

It’s funny how a good set of blocks really never go out of style. My son had always loved building and when these showed up he was so excited.  They have a few different colors and different shapes so they can build what every their heart desires. I love that the lid is also a shape sorter He is learning his shapes while putting them away,. My First Block Set  comes with 80 block pieces in a variety of shapes and colors! These blocks will inspire hours of play and will encourage children to recognize colors and shapes as they build on their imaginations! (Age: 12 months + | MSRP: $16.99, Availability: Starting November, Retailer: Target exclusive)

 

Shape Sorter Xylophone and Piano

I have a little one that loves to make his own music.  This was such a fun interactive toy for him.  The Shape Sorter Xylophone and Piano encourages children to sort colors and shapes, and experience music by making wonderful Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So melodies! Each kit comes with five different brightly colored puzzle pieces that fit together to form a musical instrument. Match the puzzle pieces with their corresponding holes, and then press down or tap them with the included red baton to create sound. (Age: 12 months + | MSRP: $17.99, Availability: Starting November, Retailer: Target) 

 

Froggys Lair

If you are like me and hone schooling right now this is not only an awesome Stem project its also a great way for them to learn responsibility.   He is actually keeping track of the days so he can feed them and spends a lot of time talking to them and watching them. Lucky for us Froggy’s Lair has such quick shipping because the frogs were here the next day with everything we needed including a years worth of food.  They sent the whole Bio system and it was so easy to put together. See full review here

Think Tank Scholar

I love the idea of giving some great learning toys for the holidays.  Think Tank Scholar had sight word flash cards that can make learning fun.  Little guy is more of a visual learner and these are a perfect gift.  If you are homeschooling or online learning these can be a fun way to learn one day.  They offer  high-quality flash cards that support children in grades preschool through 6, including flash cards teaching the alphabet, numbers and counting, shapes and colors, first words, rhyming words, sight words for grades pre-K – 3, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Pea Pod Babies

It’s so funny Dylan had been really into baby’s lately and then we get an e-mail about Pea Pod Babies and I knew he would love them.  Now back to these cute little babies.  I love that they come in a Pea Pod how cute of an idea is that  in each Pea Pod you will get three items so its a surprise in every pod.  You will get one baby, one piece of clothing and a baby accessories. How adorable. See full review here 

Mixy Squish

I am so in love with the Mixy Squish.  With these great collections your kids can create anything their heart can think of.  Then you just leave it out to air dry and they will have their collection forever.  Even better these dry light as a feather so you can use it to make ornaments and so many other items.  I love that if your kids want to do home made gifts you can buy these sets and let them create their own gift for grandparents and friends and there is not a huge mess to clean up.

 

Tonies

These are the little guy that are going to be working on your story with you.  Thats right ones we know and love.   They have a whole collection on characters that your kids are going to love.  They are magnetic and are easy to use so no fiddling around.   These little guys are going to help your kids transform into a new world , sing songs and even give them great story’s to listen too. See full review here 

National Geographic

We are still doing the at home learning for know.  We are doing it a little different because online all day does not work for our little guy.  I sill want him learning, but I also want him to have some fun.  The National Geographic Stem toys are perfect for a fun day of learning. Think Blue Marble has a wide range of STEM toys that your kids are going to have a blast with and you will love that they are learning while they play. See full review here

Winning Moves

We love playing great board games.  We always have great family game nights ,so giving new board games is always a must on our list.   I love that Winning Moves has some of our old favorites and a few new favorites that are always a blast.  Even better they are at a great price and you can get them shipped right to your door.  Little guy love the Rubix Cube and this year they have a new design the Holiday Tree which he is going to fall in love with.

Teddykompaniet

OMG how adorable are these little guys.  Little guy loved the Elephant with the blanket.  If you have a little one to buy for this holiday season this is the way to go.  My son has always loved cuddling, and this great set not only came with a new friend but also a soft blanket to take to be with him. Teddykompaniet has a few different plush to choose from each of them unique and a great sensory toy for any little one.

 

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie

I love Crayola Scribble Scrubbies.  They have so many different ones you can even get a few of this size for last minute presents that you forgot.  I always have a few extra presents set aside in case of emergency.  These little guys come with their own tattoo pen.   Then after you decorate them just put them in the bath to wash them and you get to do it all over again.

Ask Einstein

A ton of us are doing home schooling right now and Dr. Stem Toys Ask Einstein is the perfect fun learning tool to have at home.  They have a few different sets to choose from and my son thinks they are a blast. Place an electronic Einstein the mouse over the chosen answer and see if his enormous brain-scanning helmet lights up green for correct. Bonus sounds emit in celebration of the correct response. If a child chooses unwisely, Einstein’s helmet flashes a red incorrect and sounds a buzzer. Suddenly facts and figures become an entertaining game. Kids can quiz themselves or have mom or dad assist emerging readers.

 

 

Tonies

We introduced you to Tonies a few months ago and they have just released new charters and we love them.  When I hear they had a Frozen Else one I knew little guy would love it.  Tonies is an interactive box that will sing songs to you tell you story’s and so much more.  I love that they are also built for rough play. This box can stand up to anything.

World’s Smallest

World’s Smallest are the smallest cutest versions of all our favorites from when we were kids.  Better yet they actually work.  You can even play the World’s Smallest board games.  They have a great collection and I want to collect them all.  World’s Smallest are going to be a must for any Retro collector this year.

Wacky Packages

How cute are these for a stocking stuffer?  Wacky Packages are cute and I love that they are a surprise toy.  You can stick this right in the stocking and no wrapping needed. Wacky Packages Minis is a new line of hilarious, miniature, 3D products based on the classic stickers by iconic trading card company Topps. With silly and outrageous spoofs of popular household products,

 

 

Handstand Kitchen

We love to bake in our family.  Little guy has really gotten into it during the lockdown.  Handstand Kitchen makes not only great items for baking, but also makes sets just for kids.  He loves having his own cutting board and knife.  I like that he can help and I don’t have to worry about him hurting himself.   They even have a very cute Ugly Christmas sweater cookie cut out this year.  These are going to be so much fun to decorate.  If you are looking for your perfect baking accessories this year Hand Stand kitchen is a must.

Dragon Ball Super

 

We love collection action figures and the new collection from Bandai are amazing.  The Dragon Ball Supers are quality figures you can play with them or collect them and they would be the perfect add to any collection.  We got the COOLER Final Form and the SUPER SAIYAN GOKU (only at game stop) I love that he comes with an extra set of hand to make play time even more fun.

 

Tomagotchi

OMG, I Loved my Tamagotchi.  I had mine for months and it even went on my summer graduation trip with me.  These are the generation 2 you get your pet and once again be ready to take care of it, or you will lose it.  You have to feed them bring them to the bathroom and more.  I love that your little one will be learning while they play.   As most of us know taking care of a Tamagotchi is not easy and your kids will soon learn how much love and care go into it.

Lego Trolls World Tour

Trolls World Tour Legos are here and they are adorable.  If you have a little one like mine that loves Trolls and Legos then the Lego sets are going to be a huge hit this year.  As we all know Lego sets sell out fast so make sure to pick them up as soon as you see them.  Lego is also having a Black Friday Sale so don’t miss out on the extra free bees.  This set is from DreamWorks and is so cute.  The Pop Village Celebration set comes with 380 pieces including some of your favorite trolls. I LOVE Tiny Diamond.

 

World of Zombies

Do you have a Zombie lover?  Little and I love them and the World of Zombies is perfect for us.  The stadium had 7 sporting events and includes 2 zombies.  For those of you wondering yes there are more to collect so you can collect them all and even hope to find some of the rare golden zombies.  They even had a Ball Park set you can get to go with your stadium.  Bandai’s World of Zombies lets you step into a world where everything and everyone is a ZOMBIE! Each Zombie in the line comes from their own unique country with its own zombie twist. These are not your ordinary zombies… they are fun, have their own personalities but all of them love to compete in all sorts of sporting events. Collect them all!

 

TIPPIES

OMG when I was younger Peanuts were my favorite.  I always dreamed of having a dog like Snoopy.  These TIPPIES are to cute for words and they have a few different designs to collect. You can collect Disney or Peanuts and each one is adorable. At only 1.5 inches tall, they’re compact as they are clever. Your new little buddies are big on personality. Tippies love company, so once you start, you’ll want to collect them all. Turn playtime into Tippies Time – time and time again.

 

Buildzi

If your kids love building and solving puzzles then Buildzi is going to be a great gift this year.  I love that anyone ages 9-99 can play solo or in a group. This set includes 32 BUILDZI Blocks, 32 double-sided Tower Cards and 32 Block Cards. It can be for 2-8 players but it is also fun to play and challenge yourself.  This game will help your kids develop their brains and practice problem solving skills. Instructions to seven different ways to play, including Together BUILDZI, Team BUILDZI & Tower Card BUILDZI.

 

Snap Ships

We had so much fun playing with the Snap Ships from Play Monster at Holiday of Play this year.  I got to watch a ton of influencers compete to make the best the fastest.  There are a few different ships to choose from and you can easily follow the directions to make the ship or you can make what your imagination can think of.  All the ships can work together.  The Snap Ships set for Lance includes instruction for two different builds that you assemble yourself and then engage in battle with real shooting weapon play! Lance SV-51 Scout is known to be fast and agile, and in the hands of a capable pilot such as Atam, the Forge’s alien tech guru, it is almost untouchable. Add the mysterious UJU tech piece that’s included, and you’re sure to defeat the Komplex.

 

Pass Back

Now I was trying to figure out if this should be a gift for men or for kids, it really does fit both guides.  I decided to do for kids because of the way the world is right now a lot of our kids need to get some energy our, but they can not play with their friends.  The Pass Back is perfect I know my foot ball loving nephew would go nuts for it. They also have 3 different sizes so you can make sure to get the right for your kids age or even your husband. Unique design allows the ball to return to user when thrown against hard surface.  Increase passing/catching with unlimited reps in a shorter time. Feels just like a regular football allowing user to be ready for game time.

 

AXOL and Friends

As most of you know we have LOVED AXOL and Friends for a long time now.  They now have an adorable new friend for your collection.  These are bottom heavy so they will sit perfectly and are the perfect weighted friend to cuddle with.  There weighted axol plush is made of recycled fabric and filled with glass beads. Weighing one pound, this sensory plush provides a calming effect proven to aid children with anxiety, adhd, and autism symptoms.  For every weighted axol sold we plant 10 trees, and half the profit goes to our youth programs. We have also launched a holiday donation program called #RandomAxolofKindness, in which people can join us in giving axol plushies to kids in need this year. You can read all about that at axolandfriends.com/randomaxolofkindness

Clean Age

Now I know this is not really a toy, but it is a perfect stocking stuffer for kids.  Clean Age is a deodorant  products are made to specifically meet the needs of pre-teens and teens.  I love the containers and the smell is fantastic. Having a special needs son one of the hardest things is to get them to add to their care routine.  I   Love that my son liked the smell of Clean Age and it was not even a fight. Clean Age is a new brand launched by a 12-year-old. $12.99 for one pack; $32.97 for a 3-pack in assorted or single scents.

Roto Brain

Looking to keep your little ones brain engaged or even your own.  Then you have to check out Roto Brain.  Roto Brain is a challenging 3D puzzle sphere designed to challenge minds from 8 to 100 years old.  This brainteasing puzzle enhances memory, critical thinking skills and tests consumer’s IQ’s.  Its endless color combinations keep users engaged and off electronic devices.  Roto Brain is the Rubik’s Cube reinvented!

 

TWEE

Do you have a little one that loves drawing on the sidewalk?  My son has always loved it but his hands don’t hold the other chalk to well.   Now there is TWEE it is not only adorable , but your kids can grab ahold of it easily.  TWEE is a women owned maker’s studio specializing in handmade, small batch sidewalk chalk; showcasing the ordinary in extraordinary ways.  All TWEE products are eco-friendly and designed to perfectly fit little ones’ hands, helping to increase a child’s grip strength and fine motor skills while encouraging creative play and imaginative making.

 

Kess

When we went to NYTF this year I LOVED the Kess booth.  It is a kids sensory dream in there.  They have so many different ball filled with glitter Ice Ball, Spiders for Halloween and so much more.  The Ice Hopper was such a blast from the past that I knew my little guy would love.  I also love that is will get him up and moving while we are all staying in the house.  They all come in different colors and are the perfect gift and stocking stuffer for the kids this year.

Grace’s Rockin’ Roll Adventure

Grace’s Rockin’ Roll Adventure, starring Steven Van Zand, follows the adventure of Grace and friends as her class wins a prize to attend a concert where Little Steven Van Zandt’s band is playing. At the end of the concert, Little Steven Van Zandt gives her an electric guitar which inspires her and her friends to learn about rock and roll and to become a Rock and Soul musician herself.

 

Gujo Adventure

We got to see the Gujo Adventure in action at the Holiday Of Play and I fell in love.  If you have a little one that loves to build and use their imagination then the Gujo Adventure is a must.  They can follow the direction if they want or they can build anything they can dream of.  They are easy to snap together so even my little guy can do it with ease. The building sets that combine artistic panels with connectable plastic pieces that link together in various ways, giving kids the ability to customize each set based on their creativity. The line includes a variety of building sets starting at $20 up to $60 for the Mars Mission Rocket which stands nearly 30-inches tall! For ages 6 and up. Be quick if you want to buy they are already selling out everywhere.

Mad Mattr

We are always looking for great sensory gifts for little guy.  The truth is when we finally find some they are normally selling out quick.  So if you are looking make sure to stock up on Mad Mattr quick.  When I do find some he will like I like to buy a few sets so we are stocked up.  I love that these are not only great sensory fun, but they also come with molds for more fun.   The Burger Activity set has to be one of my favorite.  My little guy loves fries (yes I know what kid doesn’t) lol.  The Mattr is fun to play with you can stretch it mold it and play over and over. Better yet clean up is so easy it does not stick to anything I LOVE that.

Snowman penguin from MINISO

Me and little guy always love getting a new cuddly friend for the Holidays.  I have a collection of some special guys I have had for over 30 years and the Snowman penguin from MINISO will now be part of the collection that goes out every year.  This little guy is not only cute, Cuddly but affordable.  You can get a few for present or even decorating and you will not break the bank. MINISO has a holiday collection that your family will love.  They have stuffed toys, ornaments, greeting toys, and even mugs.  You can cross quite a few people off your list with this one stop shop this year. 

Pea Pod Babies

We got these Pea Pod Babies free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own.

It’s so funny Dylan had been really into baby’s lately and then we get an e-mail about Pea Pod Babies and I knew he would love them.  How you like his hair its the Covid cut lol.  Now back to these cute little babies.  I love that they come in a Pea Pod how cute of an idea is that  in each Pea Pod you will get three items so its a surprise in every pod.  You will get one baby, one piece of clothing and a baby accessories. How adorable.

I love these for the holidays you all know I love giving surprise toys no wrapping needed the surprise is inside the toy.  They are for ages 3 and up, and there are over 24 babies to collect.

Move over carrots, peas are being preferred by kids with the rollout of Pea Pod Babies ($11.99).  Inside each soft silicone peapod rest three pods – one containing a mystery baby doll, one filled with a complete outfit, and one holding accessories and a birth certificate. Kids won’t know which baby they are adopting until they pop it open. Boys and girls enjoy caring for their baby, even (or especially) when they squeeze baby after a bottle feeding as it spits it back out!

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 The babies have their own webisodes on YouTube!

~ Thin Air Brands YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCky-sT0ThK8vsfU2KFi0Q

Why Parents Should Consider a Career in Education

 

As a parent, you may be considering how you can find a new career that suits your lifestyle and that can allow you to spend as much time with your children as possible. An increasing amount of new moms and dads are starting to consider getting a career in the education sector, and this article will detail some of the best reasons why.

1.Can Train Online

One of the many advantages of an education career for those who are struggling to balance their family and working life, is that you can take an online degree in early childhood education and educational leadership. This will allow you to work toward your goals while you are on maternity or paternity leave, and can also allow you to learn flexibly around the needs of your children. At Bank Street (https://online.bankstreet.edu/), their educational programs will allow you to open doors for yourself into the teaching profession, all from the comfort of your own home.

2. Have Developed the Correct Soft Skills

As a parent, teaching is one of the best careers if you want to find a pathway that utilizes many of the skills that you have garnered through the first months of parenthood. For instance, you often learn how to be patient, compassionate, and energetic as a parent, as well as to problem solve and to use discipline effectively, all of which are transferrable skills that are often listed on teaching application forms. You may also have a better understanding of kids and how they learn than before your child came into the world.

3. Can Have School Vacations Off

If you are looking for a career that will allow you to have a great work/life balance and that will allow you to spend your kid’s vacations from school having fun and bonding, teaching is an excellent option for you. Becoming a teacher means that you will have the same time off as your child, which will reduce the stress of arranging childcare and can allow you to have the time to see your kid grow up.

4. Can Boost Your Child’s Education

Not only this, but becoming a teacher can also boost your own child’s education by giving you an insight into the best teaching techniques, which you can then put into practice with your kid. You will also have a better understanding of the curriculum and how exams work, the knowledge of which can help your kids to succeed and thrive as they go through the education system.

5. Access to Understanding and Flexible Roles

However, one of the best elements of teaching is that it offers you the chance to choose from a wide range of roles. The flexibility of these types of roles means that you can find ones that suit your lifestyle. For instance, if you are looking for flexible, part-time work that brings you a new challenge every day, you may choose to work for an agency, whereas, if your children are young, you might want to become an e-learning instructor as this will allow you to work from home. Most teaching facilities will also be understanding of your childcare commitments, and some even offer creches that will allow you to work when no other childcare is available.

New Series TrollsTopia from DreamWorks Animation

Yaa the Trolls are back and we are ready to sign and dance with them in their new series.  We could all use a little fun and love right now and the Trolls are bringing that fun to us.

THE ADORABLE TROLLS RETURN WITH THE NEW HAIR-RAISING

DREAMWORKS TROLLSTOPIA SERIES

Watch the first 13-episode season November 19 exclusively on Peacock and Hulu.

Inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation films, TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the trolls. Now that Poppy knows there are other musical trolls scattered throughout the forest, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia! From DreamWorks Animation and Emmy-nominated executive producer, Matthew Beans (Trolls: The Beat Goes On!), TrollsTopia brings nonstop fun and hugs to Peacock and Hulu November 19.

The series features an all-star cast of Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) as “Branch,” Amanda Leighton (The Fosters, This is Us) as “Poppy,” Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live) as “Tiny Diamond,” Megan Hilty (Smash) as “Holly Darlin’,”David Flynn (Undateable) as “Biggie,” Ron Funches (Undateable) as “Cooper,” Jeanine Mason (Grey’s Anatomy, Roswell) as “Minuet,” Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries; Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as “R” and “B,” Kevin Michael Richardson (Trolls World Tour, American Dad) as “Smidge” among others.TrollsTopia also takes the dance party to the next level with an all-new original soundtrack by Alana D (Trolls: The Beat Goes On!) and Grammy-winning composer, Alex Geringas (Trolls: The Beat Goes On!).

DreamWorks Trollstopia launches on Peacock and Hulu November 19. Check out the trailer below!

Gifts For Her 2020

We have been searching for some awesome gifts to get the girl of your life.  This year a lot of us want to shop online and stay a little safer.  So we have found some awesome gifts that she will love that they will ship right to your door.

 

Time Slippers

 

The Woman’s Low-Top Slippers are flexible and easy to sip right on.  Now a little about these awesome Time Slippers.  I wear these all days I can wear them comfortable around the house or even for a trip outside.  The soles are strong yet flexible.  There are no hard sides.  Which I love it means I never had to break them in.  They were comfy and fit perfect from the first time I put them on.  They breath great my feet are not cold and not sweating all day. See full review here

Shinesty

As you al know I LOVE to dress up for everything.  I like fun and cute outfits and Shinesty has the best ones.  From wrap around dresses, onsies, rompers and so much more they are always so cute.  I could live in their clothes. They are high quality and will last for years to come.   My favorite collections from them are women’s Christmas outfits collection, and the Christmas jumpsuits & dresses collection.  Each year they come out with something new and exciting.

 

KURU Footwear

As a lot of you saw on the Mens Gift Guide they make awesome mens shoes, yet did you know they also have a great collection for woman too? I am very picky about my shoes my ankle was rebuilt a few years ago so I need good support.  I have to say KURU Footwear has to be one of my favorite pairs of shoes.  They are comfortable, give me great support and they are cute. The Quantum  are great even when I have been on my feet all day they don’t hurt.  I am so wearing these to my next toy fair.

1 Tree Mission

I love when I find an awesome gift that also gives back to the world.  1 Tree mission bracelets are not only cute but each one sold gives back. 1 Tree Mission® (www.1treemission.com) is a line of ten handmade, semi-precious stone bead bracelets, using recycled cord and packaging. The Mission will plant one tree for everybracelet sold!  Planting trees helps combat Global Warming, cleanses our air/water and preserves wildlife habitats.  Each bracelet costs only $19.99.  In its first year, the Mission planted over 123,000 trees.

 

Copper Gloves

I love to get a great pair of gloves for the winter.  The Copper Gloves fit snug and yet are still comfortable to wear. The Copper in these gloves helps kill germs and of course they also help keep your hands warm.  they have a sleek design that can be worn with almost anything.  I sure could have used these when i went to NY. The copper-infused material that makes up these compression gloves have been scientifically proven to show Anti-viral properties. Achieving a 99.99% reduction and destruction of Coronavirus within just 10 minutes.

 

MASAMI

I can always use good hair care.  Especially this time of year the winter reeks havoc on my hair.  MASAMI  has a great line that is a great gift for her this year.  It has a nice fresh scent that is not over powering.  They have Shampoo, Conditioner, Shine Cream and even travel kits.  So you can go big sizes for the gift and get the travel size for her stocking.  Botanically hydrating Mekabu, beneath the Wakame leaf, is filled with ocean vitamins and minerals to leave your hair healthy, shiny and gorgeous. All of MASAMI’s products are infused with Mekabu powder, fresh from Japan where we source it from a family owned seaweed company.

Breeze- Wind

There is nothing I hate more then the cold wind this time of year.  It freezes my teeth and I am in pain for hours.  It’s one of the main reasons I stay inside during the winter.  This is hard for me because I love to work in our yard and head out Pokemon hunting.  The Breeze-Wind is perfect now I can cover up stay warm and cut the wind that is hitting my face.  It’s easy to wrap and you can wear it a few different ways.

Fur & Collar

I love adorable socks and what’s even better socks with little black labs.  I love that they had a few different colors to choose from, so of course I picked pink.  Fur & Collar has a wide range of products to choose from and some you can even personalize.  Fur & Collar has  dog breed specific t-shirt and accessories e-commerce store with over 50 different dog breeds to choose from. They also have the option to personalize their gear with your dogs name. Fur & Collar is perfect for any doggy mommy this holiday season.

Crystal Water Bottle 

I love to find a great water bottle this one is not only beautiful it has a special purpose.  If you know someone special that loves a beautiful water bottle then this is going to be a huge hit this year.  Each type of crystal leaves its own energy signature vibrating through the water. Different crystals have a specific effect on the body helping the body to improve wellness during the upcoming cold month. Elixir2Go Crystal Water Bottle is $49.99.

Shashi

OMG I love to find great socks and even better no slip socks that are comfortable.  We have tile floor and we slip everywhere.  I have been trying to get more into yoga again now that I am stuck in the house and even with a no slip mat I slip and slide everywhere.  Shashi socks are not only functional they are beautiful.  They have a wide range of socks and colors to choose from too.

Nectar Bath Treats

I can not think of anything better then bath goodies for the holidays.  A nice relaxing bath is always on my list of things I want to do and to have some great smelling bath treats just makes it even better.  They have a wide range of products she is going to love. They are bakery inspired bath & body company in Las Vegas.  Some of the great ones I got to try are Pure Bliss Gift Set and the Jumbo Macaron Soap Gift Set each set is amazing and I loved them all don’t forget to check out our stocking stuffers guide for more.

Auntee B Naturals

You can never go wrong with great lotions. Auntee B Naturals has a wide range of items that they are going to love. From body butter to Natural Skin treatments they have a wide range and great scents.  I fell in love with the Peppermint Deodorant.  With scents like Key Lime Pie, and Chocolate she is going to fall in love with their line this year.  The body butter soaked right into my skin. They use natural ingredients that she is going to love.

Gorgeous Rx

Gorgeous Rx has a wide range of beauty products that she is going to love.  I love the cleanser it is so creamy and even with my sensitive skin I have gotten no reaction. Hydrates skin with essential anti-aging nutrients including Vitamins C and E. Protects the skin’s natural barrier through light lathering, preventing it from being overly dry. Cleanses dirt and impurities without irritation.  The Hydrating Moisturizing Cream is creamy and soaked right into my skin.  It did not leave a film or greasy feeling at all.

Don’t forget to check out out other gift guide this year