Ashley, Author at Embracing Beauty

Dress In Style With Casio Watches

November 13, 2013 by Ashley 13 Comments

This is a promotional guest contribution from Chrysty Miles.

A watch is a common accessory that many people wear to dress up an outfit, as well as for the practical purpose of telling the time. Those that want to do this in a fashionable and affordable manner should consider Casio watches. They are both stylish and reliable which makes them an excellent choice.

Casio the Company
Casio is a world renowned name in watch making and the company has been in the business of manufacturing them for many years. During their time doing this they have built a collection that includes a huge number of models and these come in both digital and analog styles. Options are available for both men and women and the inexpensive price tag of most means that anyone can opt for some Casio style on their wrist.

Casio Styles
Casio offer watches in a few different styles. Their classic models are perfect for everyday casual wear, while their dress models are aimed at those in business attire or going out on the town. There is also a range of sports watches for athletes, as well as databank models that can be used to store information.
Styles such as the G-Shock and Baby-G come in a variety of colors to make it easy to find a look that matches an outfit. This is the case with many of the other models on offer and customers have the choice of choosing a more conservative Casio timepiece in a darker color or something a little more vivid and bright. This provides plenty of options to find something that can add an attractive touch to an outfit.

Casio Costs
Casio produces many affordable styles for less than fifty dollars, making it possible for everyone to own a stylish watch. Some of the newer and higher-end models can run into the low hundreds or even thousands but overall the brand is competitively priced and won’t break the bank. This means that anyone looking for a low-cost timepiece to coordinate with an outfit should be able to find something in their price range.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Casio, Fashion, Watches

Buy American Made with Rickshaw Bagworks

November 12, 2013 by Ashley 14 Comments

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, meaning that I’m being compensated for my time to share my opinions about Rickshaw Bagworks with you.

Can I be honest? I’m not a HUGE ambassador for a “green” lifestyle. I’m not someone who will only buy items second hand, I still use bleach for cleaning on occasion, and I enjoy processed foods from time to time. I recycle whenever possible and my husband even thinks I am a little extreme about it. I buy natural cleaners most of the time but I haven’t resorted to only vinegar and baking soda cleaning. I buy from thrift and consignment stores but not exclusively and mostly because I want to save money and not the planet. While my family does eat processed food from time to time we most often try to eat healthy, fresh, and homemade meals. I believe in trying to live a life of balance.

One thing I believe in doing when at all possible is to buy American made products. From the time I was little I remember hearing a local car commercial that said, “If you don’t buy {name taken out}, buy American.” I remember asking my family what that meant and why that was important. I’ve grown up with a pride in our country and I want to support my local and national businesses if at all possible before giving money to countries overseas. I know products made in America are sometimes more expensive and I won’t get into the economics and politics of it but if the prices are similar I’ll choose the one made in good old USA.

That brings me to why I’m writing today. I found a company in San Francisco that makes bags, sytlish bags, that are made out of {get this!} recycled water bottles! Who would have thought that was possible? Rickshaw Bagworks has a factory of urban crafters who are revitalizing the way we think of manufacturing. Their factory is open to the public so if you happen to live near or are visiting San Francisco then stop in for a visit.

Rickshaw Bagworks’ CEO, in an interview with Inc.com, said, “At $10.55 an hour, San Francisco has the highest minimum wage of any city in the United States, along with onerous business taxes and skyrocketing rents. Fully burdened with insurance, taxes, and benefits, our factory labor rate is $20 an hour–20 times the current labor rate in China and 100 times that in Bangladesh…Still, I wouldn’t have it any other way. San Francisco is no place for large-scale industrial manufacturing or low-cost production of commodity goods. But it happens to be an ideal location for micromanufacturers like Rickshaw.” He sees the value in trading in a lower price point and mass distribution for quality, a quicker turn around time, and product customization.

Rickshaw Bagworks are also made with zero-waste which is pretty phenomenal. Alright, I’ll take a break from talking and you can watch a video about the Rickshaw Bagworks company.

These Rickshaw Bagworks are at a great price point. The tablet sleeves are around $20 and most of the bags are in the $30-$100 range.

Rickshaw Bagworks are made from recycled products, are made with zero waste, are made in America, affordable, and best of all, are fully customizable! They have messenger bags, grocery totes, sleeves for notebooks and tables, and so much more. Every item can be fully customized by you for only a few dollars more. There are not many places that will allow you to do that without charging you an arm and a leg.

If you’re looking for a new bag for yourself or someone you love for Christmas, check out Rickshaw Bagworks. If you don’t buy Rickshaw Bagworks, buy American!

Filed Under: Fragrance Tagged With: Fashion, Rickshaw Bagworks

Uncomplicated Style with J.Jill #JJillInspiredStyle

November 12, 2013 by Ashley 25 Comments

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, I received a gift card to make a purchase and I’m also being compensated for my time. As always, all opinions are completely my own.

I’ve never been a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. I don’t own tennis shoes. Or yoga pants. I like to dress up but I still want to be comfortable. As my shape has changed after having my sweet darling girl, my go-to comfort clothes isn’t a form fitting cashmere sweater anymore but a looser fitting sweater. I want comfortable pieces that even thought they may not be form flattering are still cute and stylish.

Are you like me and have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? J.Jill‘s mission is to help you uncomplicate your wardrobe. Doesn’t the sound of that just sound soothing? Picture a closet without crazy trends but a closet full of classic and versatile styles that will still be attractive for years to come. That’s a closet that I desire!

J.Jill’s new Pure Jill collection is absolutely gorgeous. It has muted, earthy shades in comforting fabrics. Recently, I was able to be part of a conference call with J.Jill’s senior designer and a few other bloggers. J.Jill’s senior designer, Barbara Pattin, said of her new line, “We were really trying to create something beautiful, universal, simple and luxurious.” I think that sums it up perfectly. Beautiful, universal, simple, and luxurious.

Here is a little set inspired by the J.Jill shirt I bought. I call it Casual Christmas Collection. It’s casual, classy, and comfy. What more could you ask for?

I’ll be honest, as soon as most of you go to J.Jill’s site you’re going experience a little sticker shock so I’ll give you a heads up. They ain’t cheap. This is a store where I would like to own five or six quality, lasting, wardrobe building pieces that I would supplement with my regular clearance rack bargains.

However, I have to say that J.Jill does have some fabulous bargains of their own! I did just buy a $99 shirt there but also a $9.99 shirt! Plus, I have a J.Jill coupon code for you to save 30% off a single full-priced item. Just use the coupon code JJSTYLE at checkout before 11/24/14 to receive your discount. If you have your eye on a few goodies be sure and check back on Black Friday because a little birdie told me that everything will be 25% off that day. No coupon codes, no one item on sale, no secret handshake. Simply uncomplicated service.

I’m very pleased to have been introduced to J.Jill recently and I hope that you’ll enjoy their site {or brick and mortar store} too!

How would you describe your style?

Filed Under: Deals, Fashion Tagged With: Clothing, Deals, Fashion, J.Jill, The Motherhood

Sneezing Without Fear

November 11, 2013 by Ashley 18 Comments

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Poise, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #cleanandfreshswitch http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.

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I invited a lady to go on an overnight outing with me. {I’ll keep her name private to protect her identity.} This friend of mine turned down my invitation without giving a reason and since we’re so close I asked why. She hem hawed around before sheepishly telling me that she was afraid to go far from home because she struggled with light bladder leakage. I asked if she had tried Poise pads or liners and she hadn’t heard of them before. Since our outing was a few weeks away I encouraged her to try them out in the mean time and let me know if she changed her mind about the trip. She got back to me within the next week and was overjoyed at the freedom she felt from such a small purchase. This changed her life in a real way!

Fast forward a few years and I experienced something I never thought I would. Isn’t it funny how we think things will never happen to us? Well, LBL {Light bladder leakage} happened to me. My heart is racing just thinking about saying that “out loud” but it’s true and I think it’s an important issue for women to discuss. After my darling little angel was born regular old panty liners didn’t cut it. I was fine when coughing, exercising, and even laughing but sneezing was/is my downfall. Especially with a little one growing inside of me now, kicking everything possible, I’m worried about LBL. Worried that is, when I don’t remember to use Poise.

Poise liners has helped renew my self confidence. I was a busy matron of honor this summer and no matter what stress, laughter, tears, or sneezes came at me I was prepared.

Are your ready to handle each day with Poise? Right now you can print a $2 coupon for Poise.

Filed Under: Body Tagged With: Poise, Pollinate Media

Pampers Daylight Savings Sleep Tips #DDDivas #DivasSleep #Sponsored

November 7, 2013 by Ashley 22 Comments

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

My sister-in-law told me that the “Fall back” that came at the end of daylight savings time would be great until I had kids. I didn’t fully believe her but now I know exactly what she’s talking about. That extra hour of sleep is fabulous for adults who need to catch up on sleep but it can really throw off the schedule of little ones. Kids who normally wake up at 7, now wake up at 6. Less sleep is never a good thing for anybody but especially for a tired mama.

Here are a few of my tips from Kim West, LCSW-C, Sleep Lady Solutions, LLC on how to help your baby sleep better during time change {trust me, I’m taking notes}:

1. Many parents I have spoken to dread this time change as their children will be waking up even earlier, and previous early rising issues can become big problems. To help make ensure that your baby’s sleep doesn’t go completely off the rails, make a slow transition. Make a point to slowly adjust your child’s bedtime and naptimes an hour earlier, just 15-30 minutes a day for a few days before daylight savings ends. This way, your child will already be adjusted to the time change. While you’re adjusting naps and bedtime, make sure that you also adjust mealtimes in 10-15 minute increments to help ease the transition.

2. For children under 4 years old, its essential that we make naps a priority this time change. Quality nighttime sleep is dependent upon good daytime sleep. Make sure that your children are well-napped during the day so that when the time change takes effect having a later-

feeling bedtime isn’t as much of an issue. Between naps, make sure that your children are exposed to plenty of natural light; open the curtains, take an afternoon walk, or just play outside. To help your children adjust, about 30-45 minutes before naps and an hour before bedtime. Close the curtains, dim the lights and follow your soothing sleep routine. If you find that your baby is still having trouble with sleep even after a good day of naps, you may need to temporarily add a third late-afternoon nap, of no more than 45 minutes to help make sure that your baby isn’t overtired at bedtime.

3. To help your baby sleep more soundly, consider installing blackout curtains and using a sound machine. Although the days are getting shorter, there may still be some natural light present, especially in the morning as well as noise when you put your baby to bed. To mitigate these, install blackout curtains and use a sound machine to help buffer outside light and sound. Black out shades are great for children with early rising issues, which is often a problem after the fall time change, especially if your child was already getting up before 6:00 a.m.

4. While preparing for the time change (and after), use dramatic wake up to help your children adjust to the change. It’s entirely possible that after the change your baby may be waking earlier than normal. If this is the case, keep your baby’s room dark and quiet, and use a gentle method to encourage your child to go back to sleep; you may need to check on your baby and reassure that all is well, and remind them that it’s not quite time to wake up. At this point, you can either sit on a chair near the door or leave the room and do timed checks. If your child is over 2.5 years old, I recommend that you purchase a toddler clock or wake up alarm that signals them when its time to get up and start the day, as this will help your toddler stay in bed (and hopefully fall back asleep) until at least 6:00 a.m., at which time you open the blinds and make a big deal of “good morning”. Make sure that you expose your baby to lots of natural light first thing in the morning to help reset his circadian rhythm to coincide with the new time.

If you want to learn more tips, make to sure join us for the#PampersSleepChat!

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Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: Double Duty Divas, Pampers

Aflac, Health Care Reform, & Open Enrollment Information #MC

November 6, 2013 by Ashley 10 Comments

Are you ready for Open Enrollment? I’m not one who likes to discuss insurance or do paper work but I’ve come to understand that it’s an important, or even essential, part of life.

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Even though I hate discussing insurance and the thought of doing paperwork gives me chills I know it’s important to have the best health insurance possible for my family…and I let me husband take care of the paperwork.

I felt confident in my knowledge of our health insurance coverage, until that is, all this talk about health care reform. Understanding the requirements of health care reform is crucial to knowing how it will affect me and my family and how we can plan for the future. Our family is fairly healthy but if we didn’t have insurance we would be hurting!

Aflac shared with me a few startling statistics that I want to pass on.

The 2013 Open Enrollment Survey found that:

– 74% of workers sometimes or never understand everything that is covered by their insurance policy today.
– Now, nearly 4-in-10 (37%) workers think it will be more difficult to understand everything in their health care policy with the changes dictated by health care reform.
– Nearly a third (28%) of employees are confused, worried or simply unsure about the change their employer is making to their health care coverage or benefits options due to health care reform. {Surely that number is higher, right?}
– 60 percent of workers have not begun to educate themselves about coming changes to their benefits package due to health care reform. {Now that I believe!}

Here are a few things that can help you to better understand your insurance coverage and make sure you have the best plan for you and your family. I’m definitely going to share these tips with my husband so we can discuss our plan.

Aflac’s Top Tips:

– Prepare ahead of time: Be aware of annual insurance policy changes and compare your new benefits package to your policy from the year before. Do your homework to ensure you choose the right policy that fits your family’s needs and make sure that all of the health insurance costs you’re responsible for are within your budget. Also, review the deductibles and additional out-of-pocket costs for health care services and pharmacy purchases you’ll be responsible for paying to ensure your plan offers the coverage you need.
– Don’t make assumptions: Ask your HR manager if your policy options changed to include new benefits made available by health care reform.
– Check your spouse’s benefits package: Your employer doesn’t have to offer insurance to your spouse and as costs increase, more companies are cutting this option. Even if your employer does offer your spouse insurance, the company is not obligated to pay anything toward the premium. If your spouse has access to employer-sponsored health insurance through his or her job, it may make the most financial sense to purchase two individual policies as opposed to one family policy.
– Don’t double up: Health care reform legislation requires plans in the individual and small group markets to offer essential health benefits like pediatric vision and dental and, chronic disease management services. Check all aspects of your major medical plan so you know what is covered and what isn’t.
– Examine premium costs carefully: Cheaper isn’t always better, since plans with the lowest monthly premiums likely mean you’ll pay more in co-insurance and receive less coverage. That may be the perfect plan for your family if you have a savings account built up but make sure you choose the plan that is right for your family.
– Consider supplemental insurance such as accident, hospital or critical illness plans to help reduce rising health care expenses.
– Take a look at Aflac’s Open Enrollment Resources.

Open enrollment season is coming soon so take the initiative and make sure you and your family have the coverage you need to maintain your lifestyle even if the unexpected happens.

Do you have any insurance tips to share? If so, please share them in the comments!

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: Aflac, Insurance, Mom Central

Enter Jif’s Most Creative Sandwich Contest #MC

November 6, 2013 by Ashley 5 Comments

Now through November 8th, Jif Peanut Butter is running their Most Creative Sandwich Contest and I’m entering. I think you should too!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Jif. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Being pregnant with morning sickness {for 5 whole months!} I learned what worked for my body. Snacking regularly on peanut butter was one of those sanity saving tricks that helped me make it through the day. Because I soon grew tired of plain peanut butter sandwiches I found other creative ways to eat peanut butter. One of my absolute favorites is this apple peanut butter sandwich that I created! I have to emphasis that I created it because it’s one of the few recipes that’s truly 100% mine. {Okay, so my mom suggested adding the nutmeg but that doesn’t really count, right?}

I’m planning on entering my simple sandwich in Jif’s Most Creative Sandwich Contest and if you have a creative sandwich recipe that uses 2 tbs. of peanut butter I encourage you to enter to! There is a $25,000 college fund and a trip to New York City up for grabs! Go here to enter Jif’s Most Creative Sandwich Contest and be sure to read all of the entry rules too. The contest ends on 11/8/13 so don’t delay if you want to win!

Take a look at this fun Tropical Fantasy Sandwich that made it to the finals of the contest last year.

Here are the ingredients in my Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich:

– 1 apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced {I used a Gala apple}
– 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1 pinch of nutmeg
– 8 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
– 8 slices of bread {I used wheat bread}
– 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

To see the full recipe go here to EmbracingHomemaking.net where I have it posted. If you try it please let me know how you like it!

Filed Under: Giveaways, Life Lately Tagged With: Jif, Mom Central, Recipes

Minnie Mouse Birthday Party

November 4, 2013 by Ashley 30 Comments

Some of the items featured below were given to me in exchange for featuring them in this post.

It’s that time of year again…time for me to share about my little girl’s birthday party. This year she had a Minnie Mouse party because she loves that giggling mouse. She has a Minnie Mouse phone, purse, microphone, book, and on and on. This theme fit her perfectly with it’s feminine flair and pink hues. I hope you’ll enjoy this overview of her party. I’m sorry there are so many pictures but I just got carried away!

This was our food table that held sweet treats, drinks, and hamburgers and the fixings.

Minnie Mouse Cupcake Stand

This Minnie Mouse cupcake stand was custom made for this party. {See Bella Livelli} I chose an old fashioned Minnie Mouse image and requested it in the colors you see above. I was able to choose the number of tiers, the ribbons used, the design of each tier. I love that each tier is washable and can be used time and time again.

Here is an up close shot at the cupcakes. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone but I bought all of these cupcakes at Walmart and later embellished them at home. It was a busy month and this saved me a lot of time and my sanity.

I made bows out of fondant the night before the party {with this mold from Kreative Koala} and threw them on the sprinkled cupcakes right before the party.

These bows and ears came pre-made from 1StopParty and I quickly put them on the pink cupcakes myself.

Minnie Mouse Cupcake Picks

The Minnie Mouse cupcake picks came ready to use {from this CYN Paperie} and I think added a lovely touch to the chocolate cupcakes.

The cake pops were bought in the freezer section of Walmart and were surprisingly tasty! I kind of feel bad for totally cheating on these Minnie Mouse cookies but it was so easy. I bought cookies from Walmart and used a cookie cutter {See UniqueCookieCutters} to cut out the Minnie head. They were finished in ten minutes tops! {Don’t worry, we ate the scraps later too.}

Chocolate Cake

Because my life was so crazy at the time of the party, my good friend, Jennifer, asked if she could help out with anything. I was tempted to say no but she makes this a-maz-ing fruit dip so I asked her to bring some. I’m so glad she did, it was delicious. {Remind me to get that recipe for you sometime!}

I got this lovely Minnie Mouse banner from Sutton and Co. I always enjoy handmade items and I personally think these Minnie decorations are a lot less tacky {is that the right word?} than a lot of the mass produced Minnie party decorations.

Minnie Mouse Gift Bags

Check out these cute party favor bags from the Etsy shop, Barn Nest. Are they not adorable?! I was able to choose everything about these bags from the color bag, color bow, types and color of ribbons. I decided everything but I didn’t have to spend time working on them. Can you tell how much I love shopping at Etsy?

These party favors were perfect for even the smallest partiers – pink crayons! {See Lil Nicks}

Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse Ears

These cute Minnie and Mickey Mouse ears were purchased on clearance from a local party store. I don’t know how I lucked into running across these but I was ecstatic about this find!!

Minnie Mouse Party Straws

I also stumbled upon these fun straws at the party store. They were fun for the kids to use and later take home with them.

Here is another look at our table filled with yumminess. You can see the chocolate cake for the guests to eat, pink marshmallows which the kids loved, raspberry M&Ms {yum!}, and on top of the cupcake stand you’ll see a tiny cake with two candles for the birthday girl.

Here’s a closer look at the Minnie Mouse topper and my daughter’s turtle cake {bought from Walmart – Shh!}.

The birthday girl loved her cake and while she didn’t get too messy she enjoyed it.

Minnie Mouse Party Candy Table

Our sweets included a variety of pink shades and candy for both adults and kids.

These DIY Minnie Mouse plates were so easy to make that I even did this myself! I already had a Cricut so I went and bought a Mickey/Minnie Mouse cartridge for it. Once I had my Minnie heads cut I simply glued them to the back of clear plates. Very simple!

I used the same size Minnie head for simplicity and here’s what they look like on the smaller dessert plates. If you want to get really creative you could even add a bow on there too!

Here is a look at our decorated back porch where the men spent their time talking as they grilled. The Minnie Mouse streamers which you see here {and you can see from other pictures that they were used inside} came from the Etsy shop called Welcome to My Store. The pink hanging lanterns and such were bought at a local party store.

Thank you for letting me share this birthday party with you! I also want to thank all those who were involved in helping me set everything up, tear everything down, and those who came to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. I appreciate you all!

For those that I don’t know personally who found my site while searching for Minnie Mouse party ideas I hope that I’ve inspired you a little. Feel free to Pin any idea you see so you can remember them later! If you want to blog about any part of this party feel free to do so, all I ask is that you link back to this post.

{Also see last year’s Pink Lemonade Birthday Party}

Thank you again for reading and have a beautiful day!

Filed Under: Life Lately Tagged With: Birthdays, Minnie Mouse, Parties

November Photo A Day Challenge

November 2, 2013 by Ashley 18 Comments

It’s time to begin our monthly Photo a Day Challenge! Whether you’re new or returning, welcome to our November Photo a Day Challenge!

Did you play along with us before or are you a photo-a-day newbie? If you’re a regular photo-a-day’er or if this is your first challenge we welcome you to join us and jump right in! This is all for fun so if you skip a day or two or ten you can make them up later or just forget about them. There is absolutely no pressure! Really. This is just a fun way to slow down and focus on the beauty in life. Every day moments in life are beautiful!

Each month I enjoy looking at all of your fun pictures and get to know some of you better. Ya’ll are getting really creative with your photos and I just love it! I try and make my way around and comment or like everyone’s pictures every day or so but this group is getting too big so please don’t be offended if I miss yours. Also, if you participate, take just a moment and try to encourage another fellow photo-a-day’er by commenting or liking their photo. I’m sure they would appreciate a follow too!

How to participate:

All it takes to join in is to simply take a photo and post it on a social media site with the hashtag #EmbracingBeauty. I’m using Instagram and sometimes I’ll post them on Twitter and Facebook too. When you tag your photos with the #EmbracingBeauty hashtag they’ll join the list of photos under the #EmbracingBeauty hashtag (Facebook now allows hashtags so don’t forget to tag the photos you post on there too!).

If you’re stuck on a day and can’t think of a picture to do for it you can email me and ask me if I have any ideas or take a look at the pictures of others who are participating. I’m always amazed at how the same word can mean so many different things to different people; it’s great! To see the photos of everyone who is playing along simply click on the “#EmbracingBeauty” on your given site. This is so much fun!!

Who’s ready to join me?

Filed Under: Photo a Day, Photo A Day Tagged With: Photo a Day, Photo a Day Challenge

Christmas Gift Guide 2013

October 31, 2013 by Ashley 13 Comments

Every item in this gift guide was handpicked by me for you. I hope it inspires you!

Women

Frankie Rose’s Single Eye Shadow – $14 Draw attention to your beautiful eyes. Create captivating eyes with our richly pigmented single shadows, available in 18 unique shades. With matte and shimmer finishes, these long-lasting shadows were especially formulated to glide on smooth and blend effortlessly.	Curl Active Iron – $149.99 With a motorized, self-spinning barrel the new Curl Active Iron is the easiest way to get salon-quality curls at home. With a 1 ¼” barrel that rotates in both directions, all you have to secure the end of your hair in the base clip, press the direction and the barrel automatically wraps hair from tip to root. It automatically rotates back at the root so you won’t burn your scalp and the ceramic, titanium and tourmaline boosted plates protect hair and evenly distribute heat for voluminous, frizz-free, full-body curls.	Luster Premium White Pro Light – $30.97 (on sale from $43.99) This new at-home whitening system is one of the fastest whitening systems available to consumers, and promises guaranteed results with zero tooth sensitivity. Its patented light-activated technology uses a xenon gas light and offers similar results as dentist-office whitening treatments, but without the hassle, expense or painful sensitivity.
Frankie Rose’s Crème Lip Gloss – $16 Indulge your lips with this amazing crème lip gloss available in 12 kissable shades. Available inPearl, Sugar, Pressed Flower, Gala Pink, Cotton Shimmer, Raspberry Dazzle, Valentine, Sunset, Sangria, Crushes Berries, Winter Plum, and Tangerine.	COOLA Mineral Face SPF 20 – $36 Rose Essence Tint CC cream. This rose-scented, tinted formula not only protects, but leaves skin looking glowing and flawless and adds unbeatable moisture to even the driest skin. The broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen contains a Titanium Dioxide based formula (for those who are Zinc sensitive) made with 98% natural ingredients. COOLA’s Mineral Face SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint – $36 An antioxidant-infused mineral matte SPF 30 BB cream.	Wild Durian Fruit Peel – $55 (on sale from $75) Promotes collagen, elastin, and skin’s natural hyaluronic acid levels, creating less visible wrinkles and firmer skin.Energizing Oxygen Serum – $75 Lipid barrier enhancement improves moisturization and ceramides promote cell renewal.**For a limited time use the code “EMBRACEPUR” to get both for $75.**
Inspirational Mug – $12.99 “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made along the way”	From the Lab – $19.95/a month The newest and most innovative monthly subscription service designed to give every woman access to the best beauty products up to 18 months before they hit the shelves!	Dyson DC25 Animal Reconditioned Vacuum – $299.99 (on sale from $550) + Free Shipping! Designed for homes with pets. It can be used on all floor types–carpet, wood, laminate, tile–and features Dyson’s patented Root Cyclone technology, that doesn’t lose suction power as you vacuum. You can read my Dyson DC25 Animal vacuum review here.
Stella & Dot’s Reversible Pendant Necklace – $79 She will flip over this reversible pendant. Wear long or doubled with removable S-hook. Available in gold and silver.	Philosophy’s Amazing Grace Gift Set – $55 ($81 value) This is a fragrance for women is a uniquely feminine blend of soft, floral blossoms accented by a hint of light musk.	Too Faced’s All I Want For Christmas Gift Set – $45 ($105 value!) A six-piece full-face collection that features the best of Too Faced’s products for eyes, complexion, and lips.
Tarte’s The Tarte of Giving Collector’s Set & Travel Bag – $59 ($490 value!) + Free shipping! Make your own holiday memories with this chic travel bag overflowing with all your must-have beauty essentials. Inspired by the Tarte family and their favorite gifts over the years, this exclusive, rich collection features a host of limited-edition shades that are reminiscent of holidays past, as well as some of the bestselling Tarte products.	His Loving Kindness Tea Cup with Lid – $9.99 Start your day with a cup of hot tea and a wonderful Christian message with this inspirational DaySpring teacup! “His loving-kindness begins afresh each day. Lamentations 3:23”	One Thousand Gifts Devotional & Perpetual Calendar – $17.48 (on sale from $25.98) This lovely gift set encourages hearts to experience real life transformation in giving thanks and finding joy in all aspects of life. Unwrap the gift of joy and reflect on glimpses of grace, and discover the endless grace of God…Who wildly loves you!
Julep’s Freedom Polymer Top Coat – $12.60 (on sale from $18) Quick drying in 5 minutes flat (no smudges!), 4-free formula, and a high gloss shine. I adore this and I’ll never buy another top coat again!!	Ciate’s Mini Mani Month Gift Set – $58 ($180 value!) + Free shipping! A festive advent calendar featuring 24 nail art minis. Change your polish every day of the month with this rainbow of color and texture sensations. This holiday calendar countdown includes a playful mix of mini Paint Pots, glitter sprinkles, caviar pearls, salon quality treatments, cute nail gifts, and some hidden surprises along the way. With 17 of Ciate’s favorite creme shades and seven textured manicure toppers, you’ll be entertained all season long.	Julep Maven – A monthly box of beauty – Your first one is FREE when you use the coupon code “FREEBOX.” You can then cancel and pay nothing or pay $19.99 a month to keep the service. I personally love this subscription!
	Vitamix 1829 Pro 300 Onyx Countertop Blender – $528.95 (on sale from $529) + Free Shipping! Quickly and easily prepare restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of home with ultra-responsive controls, a quieter motor, and more elegant design. The Variable Speed Dial and Pulse feature allow you to prepare ingredients and create recipes to your exact specifications. Create smoothies, soups, and frozen desserts in a single machine.

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Personalized Dad Mug from Shutterfly – $11.19 (on sale from $13.99) Plenty of sizes and designs to choose from. Personalize with your own pictures and text.	Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter – $20.74 (on sale from $129.99). The brand new 3 channel gyro mini metal RC helicopter is on of the world’s newest, smallest and lightest RC helicopter you can get!	Super-Fast Thermapen – $89 (on sale from $96). A professional tool (originally designed for commercial kitchens) has become the top consumer cooking thermometer for home use. You can read my Thermapen review here.
GrillGrates – $49.99 (on sale from $59.99) + Free Shipping! Interlocking raised rail panels simply lay on top of any grill, gas or charcoal. Eliminates flair-ups, hot spots, and creates lovely grill marks.	The Great Meat Cookbook – $25.51 (on sale from $40) + Free Shipping! With 100s of budget-friendly recipes, Aidells provides all the information needed for juicy results every time.	SousVide Supreme Water Oven – $429 (on sale from $499.95) + Free Shipping! The SousVide Supreme is the worlds first water oven designed specifically to bring the gourmet sous vide cooking method into home and small restaurant kitchens. Sous vide cooking locks in the flavor and preserves the nutritional quality of whatever food is cooked inside.
The Dark Knights Trilogy Blu-Ray – $29.96 (on sale from $52.99) + Free Shipping! DVD is only $19.99. Includes Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, & The Dark Knight Rises.	Home Depot gift card – $25, $50, $100, or $200 denominations.	You Alone Are My God Mug – $9.99 Start your day with a cup of hot coffee and a wonderful Christian message with this inspirational mug! “You alone are my God. My times are in Your hands. Psalm 31:14”

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Julep Little Lights Nail Set – $36 Comes gorgeously packaged & ready to give! Four nail color minis for anyone who loves to decorate her nails for the holidays.	Names the Stars Necklace – $36 Beautifully accenting any wardrobe, this unique pendant necklace brings to mind how wonderfully personal and powerful our Heavenly Father is …‘He counts the stars in the sky and calls each by name.’ A beautiful, encouraging gift for any lady.	Julep’s Halo Lip Gloss Set – $36 Two gorgeous sheer, shimmery lip glosses tucked inside a festive ornament package. The conditioning formula is enriched with Julep’s proprietary Power Cell Complex—an age-defying, antioxidant-rich blend of rosehip seed oil, Malvaceae Lipid Extract, and green coffee bean oil.
Stila’s Color Me Glossy Lip Gloss Set – $28 ($124 value!) A festive collection of nine Lip Glazes, packaged in three trios. As always, Stila’s famed Lip Glaze delivers a glossy shine on lips with delicate flavors and scents. These iconic click pens are perfectly portable for a glistening pout anytime, anywhere.	Handlebar Mustache Adjustable Ring – $1.17 + Free Shipping! This two finger adjustable ring makes a fun accessory to any outfit.	SEPHORA COLLECTION Holiday Light Show Brush Set – $68 ($160 value!) + Free shipping! This seven-piece brush set can be organized easily and displayed fashionably with the included sleek stand. The brush handles are set in a metallic rainbow finish, and the stand allows you to find the brush you need quickly and easily. This set contains: Glitter Stand, Powder Brush, Foundation Brush, Face Contour Brush, Crease Brush, Shadow Brush, & Slanted Eyeliner Brush.
iPhone 4 Owl Cover – $1.98 This accessory of iPhone4 &4S provides protection by preventing the device from dust and unnecessary scratches.	Vintage Yellow Rose Pendant Necklace – $3.99 + Free Shipping! Beautiful yellow pendant and a long bronze & alloy chain.	Personalized iPhone Cover from Shutterfly – $27.96 (on sale from $34.95) Put a face or name on your case.
Starbucks gift card – $25 or $50 denominations + $2.99 shipping.	Amazon gift card – You choose the amount, from $10 to $100! Free shipping. They never expire!	Game Stop gift card – $25 or $50 demoninations + $2.99 shipping.
Kindle Fire HD – $199 & up. What can I say about a Kindle? There is so much! Visit Amazon for all the info.	XBox360 Live Subscription Gold Card – $48.95 (on sale from $59.99) + Free Shipping! With an Xbox LIVE Gold membership, take your Xbox 360 online to play Kinect and controller games with friends wherever they are. Instantly watch HD movies, TV shows and sports, and with Kinect, your voice is the remote control.	Apple iPod Touch 16GB 4th Generation (Current Model) – $194.99 (on sale from $199.99 ) + Free Shipping! This is the thinnest iPod touch yet. The glass face and stainless steel back provide a clean look and excellent durability.
Dorm Chair – $53.99 (on sale from $59.99) + $9.99 Shipping. Comes in multiple colors. The Big Joe Dorm Chair is one more reason why college is the best four-year of your life. This chair has it all: a drink holder, pocket and easy-carry handle. Don’t wait for college to use it though. You can put it in your bedroom or family room today.	Flip UltraHD Video Camera – $172.95 4GB, 1 Hour of video recording. With its pocket-sized design, UltraHD lets you capture video anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon in the park, a family vacation, or a simple everyday moment, your UltraHD will be ready to go. And show off your personality with the Ultra colorful lineup; brilliant white, vibrant magenta and metallic blue.	Adult Bean Bag – $78.00 + Free Shipping! Comes in an array of colors. Child size also available. Its comfort per-suede-ion beats new suede shoes. Our Urban Suede features all the richness and beauty of suede derived from the newest fiber technology, 100% pure microdenier polyester fiber. It is perfect for high traffic homes and apartments.
Splash Bowl – $50.98 (on sale from $64.95) + Free Shipping! An array of colors to choose from. Unique bowl design. An unusual and beautiful conversation piece. Soft so that children won’t break it.	Baggie Shaped Glass Bowl – $18.03 (on sale from $20) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Some thingsin life are fleeting. We just use them once, and then relegate them to the trash. Unzippered is designed to celebrate one of those everyday items we take for granted. Rendered in fine hand-blown glass. Unzippered is the temporary made contemporary. Durable borosilicate glass in an individual gift box.	Roach & Fly Lunch Bags – $6.53 (on sale from $8.99) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Lunch bags with a surprise! There are 24 bags with 2 designs in each box. These are cute and fun for occasional use. Expect a laugh whenever they are used.
Sisterhood Magazine – $26 for 6 months of this bi-monthly magazine. A magazine with an engaged online community, Sisterhood is the only Christian teen girl publication of its kind. Sisterhood is filled with compelling content about all the topics that interest teen girls most—fashion, faith, relationships, music, sports and more. Each article is presented through the lens of a biblical worldview.

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Dave Ramsey Kid’s Super Pack For ages 3-12, this includes cool tools for teaching kids about money, including the complete set of Dave’s children’s books each highlighting a different life lesson. Regularly $64.94 (on sale for $34!)	Fisher-Price Barnyard Bingo – $14.99 A barnyard full of animal and color matching fun awaits! This game helps preschoolers learn their colors and identify different barnyard animals.	Royal Baby Hat – $17.99 Low-impact dyes used on eco-dyed colors (blue, white, pink). Fabrics and hats are made in the USA. Each hat is carefully wrapped in tissue paper with little thank you note and packed in our signature eco-friendly, recyclable pillow box.
The Step2 LifeStyle custom kitchen includes a “stainless steel” oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink with a faucet and a 17-piece accessory set. Complete with sound effects! $79 + Free Shipping	Personalized Rag Doll – $19 (on sale from $22) + Free Shipping! Choose from 6 different styles and you can personalize the dress with your child’s name.	Crayola Play N Fold Art Studio – $22 (on sale from $39) + Free Shipping! It’s a brightly colored art desk for kids that converts to an easel with an easy-to-clean chalkboard. This kid’s easel desk comes with four sheets of colored paper and an eraser.
Disney Princess Cinderella Transforming Pumpkin Carriage – $34.96 (on sale from $54.99) + Free Shipping! Kids can recreate the magical movie moment from Disney’s Cinderella by transforming a pumpkin into a horse-drawn carriage, and then back into a pumpkin when the clock strikes midnight!	Tapple Board Game – $19.95 NAME IT. TAP IT. PASS IT. The game where quick wits are pressed for time. Choose a category card and start the timer on the wheel. In just 10 seconds, name a word matching the category, press the first letter of that word on the wheel, hit the button to reset the timer and pass it along.	Fisher-Price Disney’s Jake and The Never Land Pirates – $44.97 Jake’s musical pirate ship, Bucky, sets sail straight from Never Land to your living room!
Fisher Price See & Say Find ‘n Seek– $19.99 For ages 3+. This electronic memory game features classic farmyard sounds, just like the iconic Farmer Says See & Say. Kids simply match the sound with the appropriate farm scene card to win the game!	Dominoes – $7.99 + Free Shipping on Amazon. It’s hard to beat the classics!	Qwirkle – $16.98 (on sale from $34.99) An addictive strategy game that has a simple premise: match tiles and win points. But the real joy of the game lies in plotting and scheming your way to victory. Winner of the Parent’s Choice Gold Award and a Mensa Select National Competition Winner.
Ultra Stomp Rocket – $14.63 (on sale from $19.99) Stomp Rocket Ultra with 4 Rockets… real foam-tipped rocketry, ready to fly in seconds, up to 200 feet high! Uses no batteries, propellant or other harmful chemicals… just human-powered compressed air.	Teaching Cash Register – $35.91 (on sale from $54.99) + Free Shipping! Ring up the fun with the Teaching Cash Register that helps teach basic math and money skills through creative play. Filled with engaging activities and a drawer stashed with life-size (make-believe) cash, the Teaching Cash Register helps kids make sense of currency with a coin reader that identifies both real and plastic coins.	Barbie Fashionista Ultimate Closet – $23.49 (on sale from $26.99) + Free Shipping if you spend $25. Includes convenient carrying case, plenty of storage, and 20+ pieces of Barbie fashions, shoes, purses, and hangers
Perplexus Epic – $20.99 (on sale from $29.99) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Navigate the steel ball along the tracks, through 125 barriers of varying difficulty as you try to defy gravity. Provides hours of challenging, three dimensional fun.	Bugged Out – $13.99 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. A preschool version of the classic stack and tumble game, players create a pile of bugs and then roll the die and remove them according to the color rolled.	Friendship Bracelet Kit – $20.13 (on sale from $26.99) Kit includes the friendship wheel to simplify the weaving process, 22 different colors of string, beads, needle, and color-coded looms that can be used again and again. Comes in a take-me-anywhere case for easy bracelet making in the car, at your friend’s, and more.
Color n Carry Kit– $10.99 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Includes jumbo crayons or markers, over 100+ coloring activities and a cleverly designed magnetic closing carry-along case. Book has 72 pages of coloring activities and a place to store the 6 markers included in the pack. Incorporates learning into play. Disney Princess kit is shown above but there are many different sets to choose from for boys and girls.	Alpha Pops – $14.31 (on sale from $17.99) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Play food that’s also educational too! They feature upper and lower case letters on both sides. Great for letter recognition, beginning spelling, color recognition & matching. The popsicles connect, so kids will work those fine-motor muscles.	Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet– $39.99 + $4.99 Shipping. To write or draw, use the included stylus or any other non-sharp implement (like the back of a fingernail, a chopstick, or even a thumb). To erase, press the button and start over. Endless fun for kids (and adults too!). Great for traveling!
Crayola Doodlebugz Chalkboard Placemat – $13.99 + $4.99 Shipping. This placemat kids will keep the kids drawing on-the-go. Each chalkboard placemat comes with five pieces of Crayola chalk and a sponge eraser. Made with a durable oilcloth fabric that cleans easily, this is as practical as it is fun.	Colorku – $31.49 (on sale from $34.99) + Free Shipping! If you like Sudoku, you’ll love this! It’s fantastic for logical thinking. A colorful spin on Japanese logic puzzles, this wooden board uses wooden marbles in nine great colors instead of numbers to solve each game.	Don’t Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book– $13.59 (on sale from $19.99) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. The Pigeon really, really wants to finish this activity book but that pesky Duckling keeps getting in the way. Follow the lead as you write, color, draw, and create in this fun-filled book starring the Pigeon and YOU!
Mud Puppy Magnetic Design Set – $16.99 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Provide hours of portable fun. A hinged tin holds 4 illustrated background scenes on 2 double-sided cards plus 3 sheets of interchangeable magnets. Magnets adhere to the tin to make a million silly faces. Great for play at home or on the go.	Felt Mosaic Game – $18.00 + $4.95 Shipping. A wonderful introduction to color, form, and design for all children. This game allows your child to exercise their mind with shapes and colors by trying to replicate the images on the cards onto the board. Great for teaching children complex concepts with simple form!	Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty w/ Super Strong Magnet – $13.17 (on sale from $14.95) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. It’s called Thinking Putty because while you play with it, your brain relaxes and opens up to all kinds of creative thinking. Need it? Yes. And you can also knead it. Or bounce it, bend it, tear it, stretch it, snap it, pop it. And it’s magnetic. You get 3.2 oz of dark green putty with iron filings infused in it, plus a 1/2″ cubed rare earth magnet.
Big Bag of Science – $27.26 (on sale from $39.99) + Free Shipping! This kit contains over 60 different experiments in a reusable bag. Blast off with a soda explosion from a Geyser Tube‚ learn about the science of polymers including giant spheres, growing crystals, and Insta-Snow, learn about acids and bases, or even make your own slime… over 70 activities in all!	Stormy Seas Balancing Game – $33 (on sale from $39.99) + Free Shipping! A game of balance. Players take turns evenly stacking cannon balls, kegs and treasure chests onto the wooden deck of this pirate ship as it rocks and sways. Tip the ship, and you’re sunk! Game includes boat with flag, 25 cargo pieces and 1 die.	Suspend Family Game – $15.78 (on sale from $16.99)+ Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. A balancing game that is as easy to understand as it is difficult to master. The game comes with 24 notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces that hang from a stand. With each turn, a new piece is added to the transforming vertical sculpture, causing the balance to shift and the difficulty to increase. Ages 8+. This game tests your nerves and helps develop hand-eye coordination, cognitive skills, and interpersonal skills.
Tell Tale Fairy Tales – $10.80 + $9.99 shipping. Ages 5+. Cards featuring iconic characters like genies and princesses, settings like a castle and forest, and fantastic creatures such as unicorns and dragons, will guide players through their own unique tale. Create a new personalized bedtime story each night. There are 4 different ways to play but no matter how you play it, the wonderful illustrations and library of images will whisk you away to another time and place in just a few words. Designed for 1-8 players. Great game to help improve language skills, as well as encourage creative thinking and concept imagery.	This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen – $9.99 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened. . . . Visual humor swims to the fore in the best-selling book.	Shrimp Cocktail Game – $12.83 (on sale from $14.99) + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Keep your eyes peeled as you search the seas for matching shrimp in this hilarious matching party game. The shrimp may share any of 4 traits: color, origin, quantity and size. Be the first to find a match and squeeze the starfish to haul in your catch. These cute little shrimp will surely make you smile. By the time the starfish squeaks you’ll be in stitches!
Lego Kingdoms Chess Set – $81.95 + Free Shipping! Ages 6+. Play chess with minifigures in regal LEGO Kingdoms style! Build all 32 royal characters on the black and white baseplate board! Put your army in place with their weapons and accessories, then battle with your opponent in a classic game of chess LEGO style! Includes a storage box!	World Playground Ball – $9.95 + $4.95 shipping. Plato wrote that the world viewed from above resembles a ball. He was probably referring to our Astro Playground Balls. And he was probably in the middle of a kickball game.	Alphapets Origami Book – $10.36 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. Ingenious origami book, without scissors, glue, or past origami experience, readers can turn every letter, from A to Z, into an animal that begins with that letter! A perfect rainy-day activity for parents and kids to do together, the instructions are clear and simple enough that children ages six+ can assemble them on their own, but the designs are so fun that adults will also want in on the fun.
Potholder Loom Kit – $14.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. Weave colorful potholders with this sturdy metal loom and the pot will probably call the kettle jealous. Refill kit available for $4.99.	Shadow Puppets Castle Theme – $19.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. Other themes available. Gathers some of your favorite fairy tale figures and scenery so you can put on a play that even Rumpelstiltskin would enjoy. Comes with nine paper shadow puppets on sticks including: a king, princess, prince, donkey, fairy, dragon, witch and a forest and castle for scenery	Fingerprint Art Set – $12.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. Ages 3+ How about a big hand for this set that lets kids turn their fingerprints into works of art. Just press a finger on the inkpad, push it on a piece of paper, then add faces, hands, feet and accessories with the included stamps and colored pencils.
Offline Tweets Bird Whistle – $1.25 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. I had one of these whistles as a kid and I loved it for years! One toot on our bird whistle and your kid will be atwitter with excitement. Just fill with water and blow in the mouthpiece to hear it chirp.	Crystal Crayons – $8.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. I love shaped crayons but often they don’t have a pointy end for those times you need coloring precision. Bringing these uniquely shaped crayons to arts and crafts time will undoubtedly make you popular. Bringing them to a pawn shop in the hopes that they’re real crystal might make you feel foolish.	ABC Flashy Flash Cards – $12.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. Teach children animal names and the alphabet with these beautifully illustrated flash cards. Each set is held together with a removable ring. Take them on trips or use them as decorative wall art.
Baby Buff Rattle – $9.95 = $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. I just think this is adorable! Enjoy a break from spitting up with a little bit of beefing up. Uniquely shaped dumbbell rattle has natural handgrips and is filled with tiny plastic chips that’ll stimulate your child’s curiosity.	Off Broadway Puppet Theater – $39.99 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. The Off Broadway Puppet Theater presents: whatever imaginative tale your kids can tell. Starring: easy to set up, tie-back curtains that can be let down to hide pre-performance and intermission preparations.	First Crayons – $5.95 + $4.95 flat fee shipping eligible. Triangular shaped so they’ll always stay on the table and at arm’s reach. Their shape and size make them the ideal crayons for little hands. Plus, there are no wrappers in sight. Every inch is made of smooth, vivid color that transfers onto paper, but not onto hands or clothing. I need to add these to my little girl’s wish list!
	The Cat in The Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas DVD – $8.99 + Free Shipping with $25 total purchase. ‘Twas the day before Christmas and all through the yard the Cat in the Hat and his guests partied hard. When the party was over, and the guests all departed one poor baby reindeer was left broken-hearted! Can the Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and the Fish help make come true little Ralph’s Christmas wish? To be with his family, in far-off Freeze-Your-Knees. Will you help see him home? Come be our guests, please!	Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Featuring the Muppets –

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L’Occitane’s Hand Indulgences Set – $28 ($32 value) A trio of delicately scented, limited-edition hand creams enriched with 20 percent shea butter to nourish, protect, and hydrate.	Amazon gift card – You choose the amount, from $10 to $100. Free shipping. They never expire!	Vitamints – $8.99 The first ever vitamin-and-mint-in-one and can be taken anytime, anywhere. Take one after your morning coffee, a meal or snack, and while freshening breath, it will also help provide your recommended daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
Personalized iPhone Cover from Shutterfly – $27.96 (on sale from $34.95) Put a face or name on your case.	Equation Geek Clock – $30 Learning to tell time is so grade school. Indulge your inner geek and accept a new challenge with this nerdy clock. Each numerical hour of the day is spelled out with a different mathematical notation, giving you a new mathematical boost with each time check.	Personalized Photo Christmas Ornaments from Shutterfly – price varies $12.79-$23.99
Hulu Plus – $7.99 a month. In addition to Hulu’s other great programming they’ve added a Kid’s Hub! Hulu Kids is available on menus across all Hulu Plus-compatible devices, bringing a kid-friendly environment to the living room and handheld devices	ChapStick® Holiday Tins – $5.99 These stylish stocking stuffers are fun gift additions for friends, teachers, co-workers and family. The keepsake tins contain lip balms that will moisturize lips all year long. Available at Target, Walgreens, & Walmart.	Christmas Story Nightlight – $11.49 (on sale from $19.95). This will light the way to the bathroom on cold winter nights with a whimsical leg lamp! Brighten your sleeping home with a little spark of movie magic!
Fotor – Free! Using Fotor photo editor, you can resize your photos, adjust the lighting curve, rotate them, adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, adjust the tone and colors, or just straighten a crooked shot! Use coupon code Fotor20 for 20% off their HDR Photo Editing Software. This is on sale for $89.99.	Pick Punch – $25 It does exactly what it sounds like – it takes materials, like old credit cards or unused gym membership badges, and punches them into custom guitar picks.	Mickey Mouse Band Aids – $2.53 Collector’s Series Mickey Bandages, 20 ct. The Muppets, Disney Princess, Cars, Hello Kitty, & Sesame Street are also available.
PetHoliday Disney Toys from PetSmart – $5.59 (on sale from $7.99). These soft, adorable friends from Disney are looking for new homes. Durable tug rope attached at bottom, great for tugging. They even squeak when you press their heads, great holiday entertainment for the pup you love. A PetSmart exclusive.	Peanuts – A True Friend Mug – $9.99 Start your day with your favorite hot beverage and a wonderful Christian message with this inspirational Peanuts mug from DaySpring! “A true friend is always loyal. Proverbs 17:17 TLB”	Catnip Cat Toy from PetSmart – $14.99 + Free Shipping with $50 total purchase. This cat toy will captivate your pet! Your cat will push and bat at the ball to watch it spin around and around. Plus, this “cyclone” holds catnip – extra fun for your kitty! A PetSmart exclusive.
	Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Wall Art – $12.99 When discovering John Newton’s conversion had rescued him from a terrible life as the captain of a slave trade ship, Chris Tomlin was moved by the idea that we are all born into slavery in some sense, and that the good news is, Jesus came to set us free. The chorus Chris wrote for Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) celebrates our freedom found in the grace of Jesus Christ. With a timeless message of truth and designed in timeless, traditional style, this wall art beautifully infuses powerful inspiration into your home and/or office! It also makes a wonderful gift for friends and family!

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Veggie Tales Incredible Vegetables DVD– $50 Help where it’s needed most … AND get a gift for yourself or someone you care about! With your gift of $50 or more to our Maximum Impact Fund — which provides for the unique needs of children and families worldwide — you will receive you will receive the newest VeggieTales DVD, The League of Incredible Vegetables.	Books – $8 The book you give through ChildFund’s Gifts of Love and Hope program will be cherished by the child in Honduras who receives it. Not only that, your gift will help the child read better and learn to love reading as well. The title of your book will be selected based on the needs and interests of the child who will receive it, so you can be confident your gift will be used and enjoyed! There are many other gift options available too!

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