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My daughter has LOVED My Little Pony for a few years now and she still does! She has almost everything so it is getting more difficult to find great gifts for her. I thought I would share some ideas that can help you think outside the box of the MLP world. No matter what age, there is something here for the My Little Pony fan in your life!

Our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide is now complete! If you would like to see who made the list, please click 'Read More' below. We are gearing up for our annual Baby Shower Gift Guide and if you would like to participate, please contact Diana.n.chastain@gmail.com.

 

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I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

 

"AdoramaPix helps people turn their digital photographs from abstract computer files into beautiful keepsakes designed to last a lifetime. Their contemporary metal prints capture memories in rich color and vibrant detail. Because your images are infused right into the metal, and not painted on the surface, their metal prints are extremely durable. Not only will your metal image be water and weather proof, but scratch resistant as well. You can even clean it with glass cleaner. Your memories deserve to live in true, archival luxury with AdoramaPix metal prints."

 

I received complimentary products from FreedomPop to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

Have you heard of FreedomPop? Shoppers can simply skip the "deals” from major mobile carriers and big box stores and instead rack up hundreds of dollars in savings with free voice, text and data each month. My sister is the world's worst about keeping a phone on, but with FreedomPop she can have an affordable plan so we can always keep in touch.

 

FreedomPop, the completely free mobile services provider, today announced its Holiday deals which include smartphones for as low as $40, bundled with its completely free mobile data, text and voice services for life. FreedomPop offers any user 500 MB of data, 500 texts and 500 voice minutes completely free each month. Users can also earn free data by completing various surveys. Here are just some of the Holiday offers:

 

I love that they have so many recognizable characters like Marvel Avengers, Disney Princesses, and other Disney characters. I thought it would be cute when we go to Dragon*Con this coming up year (yes, we already have our pre-reg tickets), if we all had some cool color changing t-shirts from Del Sol. So here is what I got everyone:

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We LOVE our LeapFrog LeapTV! LeapTV is an educational gaming system that combines body-motion, traditional gaming, and educational content for a good-for-them gaming experience that gets kids up and active while they learn core skills across reading, mathematics, science, and problem solving. My daughter has learned SO MUCH since we first received it to review.

The LeapTV makes an awesome holiday gift for kids, especially at the new low price point of only $59.99! PLUS there are TONS of new games this year that you will want to check out:

These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

There is no higher value than simply showing your loved ones that you care. Love Cooking Company was created to inspire more loving moments, which are made possible through our unique products that help you easily create special dishes. They recognize that every moment in the kitchen counts. That’s why we’ve created collections of unique bake ware and tools to make the process easier and more fun. From prep to serve, we’re with you every step of the way to make sure your dish is a success.

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We love all things Disney and pop up books in our house. Who doesn't, right? My daughter recently had a Disney Princess themed Birthday Party and a ton of fun was had by all. I recently received the opportunity to review a BEAUTIFUL pop-up book by Insight Editions called "Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World" by  Matthew Reinhart .


Starring the timeless characters that have made the Disney Princess films a treasured part of pop culture and animation history, this visually stunning volume is packed with intricately designed pop-ups, transformative scenes, and many other surprises. With state-of-the-art paper engineering and beautifully rendered illustrations, Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World brings these castles and characters brilliantly to life, capturing the magical worlds that have enthralled audiences for decades.

You can see for yourself how GORGEOUS this book is below:

I See Me has a wonderful assortment of Holiday items as well as wonderful personalized books. They have two newest books that are a great. My 12 Days of Christmas and My Sing-Along Book and Personalized Music. They also have an adorable selection of ornaments.

Our group consists mostly of my kids and my sister-in-law's kiddos, but we do have a few mutual friends and we all like to get together whenever we can. Which was harder this time of year, but it was nice that we were able to make it work. I love the items we received from Bright Starts.

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are our own.

I love animals. Who doesn't? And so do my kiddos. I recently shared my furbabies' story of how he is dealing with illness. Last year, my daughter and son received ASPCA rescue pets and this year I am excited to share with them tales of inspiration that are feature in the new book series "ASPCA kids: Rescue Readers".


Studio Fun International, a Reader's Digest company, has partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®), the first animal welfare organization in North American and the nation's leading voice for animals.

It is rich in antioxidants, making it an awesome anti-inflammatory ingredient. It contains caffeine, which draws out excess moisture from your skin, causing it to look and feel smoother and firmer. In this scrub, coffee acts as a mild exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and exposing fresh, soft skin. Here, we combine coffee with moisturizing, skin-soothing avocado oil and a bit of sea salt for an extra exfoliating kick.

LaBosh loves giving back and helping other women. They are proud to donate a portion of our profits to the A21 non-profit organization. A21 helps women that have been sold into human trafficking be reunited with their families and loved ones.

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I love the Shark brand and was excited to receive the opportunity to try their new Shark Rocket Powerhead. My daughter loves our new vacuum. Besides the fact that she says, "It's pretty", she actually wants to vacuum with our new Shark Rocket Powerhead. More power to you, girl! ;D Weighing only 9 lbs, not including the cord (only 1 while in motion), now my almost 5 year old daughter can help tackle the vacuuming too.

These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.
 

Nothing quite celebrates the feeling of the holiday season like an engrossing and wonderful book. Grab the kids, a cozy blanket, some hot chocolate and get ready to be charmed by The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas by award-winning singer-songwriter Ellis Paul.

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These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

I don't know about you, but I am terrible about printing off my pictures. But I LOVE photo gifts! Especially quality canvas prints. So I was very excited to receive the opportunity to review a canvas print from CanvasPop. CanvasPop is an online printing company with a huge passion for quality art, photography and home décor.


I love that you can print photos from Facebook, Instagram, or upload from your computer. You can also select an option for them to edit the crop to best fit your needs. They also will send you a picture of your print to make sure it looks great on canvas. They also supply the hardware needed to hang your canvas, which is simply amazing because I know as soon as I receive my canvas print I can hang it on my wall.

These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

My daughter is getting ready for LEGOS. Which I am very excited for. I recently did an unboxing of a LEGO subscription box, but in passing I heard through the grapevine that she might be getting a LEGO castle for Christmas. Who knows if this is true, but if she does I want to be prepared. Have you ever stepped on a LEGO? Then you know why storage is important. Insert Box4Blox.

These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

My daughter is in preschool and although she carries a special bag to school, she still needs a special backpack for herself for when she goes to dance or spends the night out somewhere. So when I received the opportunity to review the super cute Coolwoo Mouse Backpack for Kids, I jumped all over it.

 

Coolwoo backpacks are made with neoprene like diving material, so if something is spilled on the outside or it's a rainy day, everything inside will still stay dry. It is made with BPA free, Phthalate free, PVC free, and PD free materials. It has a front pouch for snacks and adjustable mesh bottle pockets. It also has padded, adjustable comfy shoulder straps.

 

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 88 is a collection of bags designed by an expert creative team that works on design for brands world wide. This collection is their favorite. It is the edited expression of the right bags for the season. Bags that are on trend, that look great and which work. Bags that enhance your life by helping you look good while working hard to carry the stuff you need. They are created by optimistic people who love what they do. Bags that work to help you in the wide and varied adventures of your daily life while looking great at the same time.

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These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

Hammacher Schlemmer has unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list. I was so excited when I received the opportunity to include them in my Holiday Gift Guide. I was asked to pick an item from their HUGE selection for products. There were so many things I liked, but I decided to go with The Award Winning Dump Truck.

Winner of the German Spiel Gutt Award, this is the dump truck built with steel axles and a large trough that accepts a child’s favorite toys.