Tis’ the season and I’m here to share some of my holiday picks with you. All of the products mentioned in this gift guide (unless otherwise noted) have been sent to me throughout the year by companies for review at no charge. The items listed here are items I honestly enjoyed and am recommending and no company “bought” a spot on this list. I have listed a wide variety of items here for you and hope you find something good for someone on your list this year!

Some items also have a giveaway attached with them, click the link where noted under the item to enter into the drawing for that item. You may enter as many individual giveaways as you would like but you only get one entry per giveaway. I am asking if you enter the giveaway to please spread the word about my guide by posting my Gift Guide button on your blog or by emailing several friends if you don’t have a blog. Thanks! Enjoy

Sprig Toys

I was introduced to Spring Toys this fall when I attended the Type A Mom Confernece.

Dolphin Explorer Boat

When I was there I won the Dolphin Explorer Boat and my 4 year old loves it for the tub.

If you are not familiar with Sprig Toys, they are battery-free, paint-free, eco-friendly, kid-powered toys that are made from a durable, child-safe, bio-composite material made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic.  And guess what else? They come right out of the package! No zip ties, twist ties or gadgets to hold it prisoner.   I love that the company is so conscious of the environment and the safety of our children.

Sound like something that would appeal to a child in your life? Click HERE to be entered to win A Dolphin Explorer Boat or a Dino Adventure Rig!

Sentimental Silver

Tiny Tags

Looking for a heartfelt gift someone will cherish for many years to come? Check out Sentimental Silver, they offer beautiful custom made pendants crafted by hand from recycled silver.  There are so many styles to choose from you are sure to find something for your loved one.  I had the sample I received custom made for my cousin who recently lost her daughter and she has not taken it off since I gave it to her.  I believe she will truly cherish it forever.

Head on over to Sentimental Silver and enjoy 20% off when you use the code “SALE” at checkout.

You can also click HERE to enter to win a Personalized Tiny Tag (tag only, chain not included).

Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Software

“Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be JPEG’s”

11 x 8.5 page made by me

Don’t leave all those great photos trapped on your hard drive, do something with them!  With StoryBook Creator you can create beautiful custom scrapbook pages from templates or on your own from scratch.  This product is great for the scrapbook lover in  your life! It makes digital scrapbooking very easy and fun for the whole family.

To make the page pictured here all I did was pick a template, drop in the pictures and type the title!

To order StoryBook Creator you can go here to find a consultant near you or you can order it directly from Creative Memories here.

Crocs

One of My Favoirtes Winter Styles The Gretel

Anyone who has been on my blog knows how I feel about my Crocs,  if you don’t well, I couldn’t live without them.  Everyone in the family has at least one pair if not 10 lol.

They are comfy, come in great styles and colors to match any mood, and they are stink free! Head on over to Crocs.com and look around, I’m sure you will find something for someone on your list! Make sure you come back to my blog and check for coupon codes and deals as well whenever I hear about them I post them under coupons and deals.

Click HERE to order your Crocs and when you check out use the code “CUSTOMERLOYALTY09″ to save 10% off your entire order and get FREE SHIPPING.  Hurry coupon expires November 30, 2009.

Djubi Game

Djubi Game

This game consists of 2 nets and a rubber ball, very simple but VERY fun! My boys took it to the pool this summer and when they needed a break from swimming they went to the volleyball courts and played with their friends.

To play you fling the rubber ball at the other player like a slingshot and they try to catch it in their net.  Seriously this game kept them busy and entertained for hours, I think it was the slingshot action that they liked best!  Djubi was recently nominated by the Toy Industry Association as the Outdoor Toy of the Year!  This is one of the top toy awards a company can be given.

Try it for yourself, click HERE to be entered to win a 2 net game set and 3 extra balls.

PLEASE NOTE *****this giveaway will end on Wednesday November 25th at 8 pm EST********

Gonto Bags

Gonto Bag in Black Cotton

These bags are great for kids on the run! So much room they are great for your sports gear, skateboard and safety gear, weekend away or day at the beach or pool.  My son uses his for everything.  It really comes in handy when we have several sporting events all on one day, his gear is all together in one bad instead of having to remember to bring several bags.

Gonto bags come in a variety of colors and are made of durable duck cotton, nylon or corduroy and have a wide strong nylon strap.  They have a Velcro outer pocket and an interior pocket for a water bottle.

Know someone who could use a Gonto Bag? Click HERE to register to win a large Gonto in your choice of color.

To order your Gonto bag click here and receive free shipping

e.l.f Cosmetics

e.l.f. Shimmering Facial Whip $1 each

When I was first introduced to Eyes, Lips, Face (e.l.f) cosmetics at BlogHer this past summer I was amazed at what great make-up it was and the prices are very wallet friendly!

Most products are at a $1, $3 or $5 price point!  Buy a few eye shadows, lip glosses, brushes and some mascara, put it in a nice bag or basket and you have a great holiday gift for someone under $20, heck you can even do it for under $10.

Go order yours today and you can get a FREE 27 Piece Mini Makeup Kit With Any Purchase! Use code LOYAL thru 11/30!
Don’t want to order online? Check out your local Target Store!

RUVAcards

I don’t know about you but holiday cards are a big deal for me, I send them to people I see everyday and to some I haven’t seen in years.  Because of this I am always looking for something a little different than what everyone else is sending.

When I was at BlogHer I received some samples of RUVAcards and thought they were fantastic! I have not personally ordered my cards this year from RUVA but after seeing the samples and browsing the site I would definitely recommend them for your personalized holiday cards.

I really like the sample I pictured here because of the ability to feature the whole family at the top and then each child alone down below.  There is even space to tell a story, not just list names and say “Merry Christmas.”  The card folds up and becomes a 5×5 square.

RUVAcards also offer birth announcements, personalized stationary, greeting cards and party invitations.

Have you ordered your cards yet?  RUVAcards is offering a $75 gift certificate as part of my gift guide! Click here to enter to win some awesome cards for this holiday season!

Elf Magic

Elf Magic Elves

Looking for a new tradition for your family this holiday season?  Try Elf Magic Elves.

What is an Elf Magic Elf, you ask, well these special elves appear from the North Pole between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are on a break from Santa’s workshop and have come to play with your children until Christmas Eve at which time they return with Santa to the North Pole. Each year your own special elf returns to play again. While you are sleeping, your elf may get into trouble! He’s never in the same place in the morning he was when you went to bed!

We started this tradtion in our family last year and will continue it this year as well.  My kids loved their elves, you can read more about our experience last year here.

You can click here to find out more about the “travel fare” for an elf from the North Pole and how you can start your own Elf Magic tradition.

Stay tuned, I will be offering “travel fare” for two elves in the next few weeks!

Touch’d Spa Products

Touch'd Bath Prouducts

One of the first people I ever met in real life was Rachel Ferrucci or MamaRucci as we call her Rachel has developed an amazing line of spa products that no one should be without.

Touch’d line includes bath butters, salt soaks, moisture mysts, moisturizers, sugar scrubs and tub tea bags.  Each product comes in a variety of scents.

My favorite product is the Sugar Scrub.  This scrub is a perfect natural blend of white cane sugar, essential oils, carrier oils (jojoba, sweet almond, and grape seed) and scents.  Its purpose is to exfoliate dead skin cells while hydrating the skin leaving it feeling silky, smooth and sexy.

Have someone you want to pamper this holiday season, head on over to Touch’d and you won’t be sorry!

Want to try Touch’d for yourself? Click here to be entered to win a jar of Sugar Scrub!

Muvee Software

As you may have noticed, I enjoy making photo slideshows and videos.  Many people have asked me what I use to do it, I use Muvee.

With Muvee you can create slideshows that include photos, videos and music in any combination.  They also offer a variety of optional backgrounds and themes to make the Muvee even more personalized.

If you would like to see some of the videos I have made with Muvee you can look here to see a vlog on how to make a photo display board, here to see  Taylor Swift in concert in Pittsburgh or here to see some of my photos and videos from my trip to Vegas.

Want to give Muvee a try for yourself? Click here to enter to win your own copy!

Pulse Slither Scooter

Pulse Slither Scooter

If you have an extreme sports fan in your house, you need one of these cool new Pulse Slither drift scooters!

We got one a few weeks ago and my boys love it!.  Its unique design allows it go “slither” down the road like no other.  Its three wheeled design gives the Pulse Slither’s rider the ability to pull of tricks and maneuvers that are simpley not possible on any other scooter thanks to the two large front wheels and single pivot mounted rear wheel. You can find out more about thePulse Slither here at the Pluse Slither website.  On the webiste you can also view video of what the Pulse Slither looks like in action, find out where to purchase one and see the other great products by Bravo Sports.

Bravo Sports, the makers of the Pulse Slither have offered me an extra scooter to give away on my blog! If you know someone who would LOVE this scooter click HERE to enter to win!

Backyard Football ‘10

Backyard Football '10 By Atari

I have 3 boys who love to play video games on the Wii, (or anywhere else they an get their hands on them).  They really enjoy sports games and I really enjoy games they can play together!  In comes Backyard Football ‘10.

This great game by Atari is available for Xbox 360, Wii or Playstation 2.  Some of the features of the game are: All-Star NFL Roster, a variety of modes and ability to customize your own team, hall of fame, and lots of unlocakbles with cool powerups to enhance your plays.  It is rated “E” for everyone and I can tell you everyone had a blast playing it!

I have an extra copy for the Wii to give away, if you are interested click HERE to be entered to win

Pouchee

Denim Pouchee

Do you know someone with a messy purse? Do you have a messy purse lol?  Then you need a Pouchee! This awesome organizing bag holds everything from your lipstick to your cell phone and everything in between.  The Pouchee comes in cotton or leatherette and in a variety of colors sure to please anyone on  your list.

The Pouchee was one of the first items I reviewed and I still use it and love it!

You can order one here at Organizer Sandy’s Pouchee site.

Click HERE to be entered to win a Pouchee

Keep checking back I may be adding more products.

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All entries for giveaways must be completed by 11:59 EST Friday December 11th.  Winners will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email, they will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen.  I will do my best to notify all companies involved ASAP of the winners however, I cannot guarentee that prizes will be shipped in time for the holiday’s.

Thanks for coming by, Happy Holidays!

~Kim