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Holiday Guide 2011-Last Minute Gift Ideas-Build-a-Bear

cindy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:39:35 +0000

In the past I have shared our love for Build-a-Bear with you. In our home we have 7 Build-a-Bear animals: three dogs, Bruiser, Foster and Brown Sugar. Two groundhogs both named Shadow and two bears Princess Cuddles and Mr Huggles. We have given Build-a-Bear gift cards as gifts for Christmas and birthdays dozens of times. With Build-a-Bear, age doesn’t matter so it is the perfect gift! We have given Build-a-Bears to kids, tweens, teens, adults and senior citizens and everyone loves them.

Build-a-Bear is the perfect gift because you get to create your own new best friend. Bears, dogs, bunnies, hedgehogs and even elephants are available for you to build, dress and bring home. We love dressing our Build-a-Bear friends and Princess Cuddles has quite an extensive wardrobe that fits her diva-in-training personality.

One of the best things about Build-A-Bear Workshop is the opportunity to make or buy a unique gift, add a customized, signature sound or embroidered message and give it to someone special. From newlyweds to new parents, sports fans to foodies, tweens to tough guys, Build-A-Bear Workshop has something for everyone and every budget.

What could be more personal than LIVE elves, ready to talk to your child about his/her wishlist? Thanks to our friends at Build-A-Bear Workshop, your family has a direct line to Santa and his little helpers! By visiting http://play.buildabear.com/, your child can create their own wish list with one of Santa’s elves and tell them what they want for Christmas! Parental agreement is needed for all children under 13.

If you are rushing through the mall wondering what to get the people left on your gift list I suggest giving them all Build-a-Bear Workshop gift cards so they can build their own friend.

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own.

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Holiday Guide 2011-Gifts for Gamers-Memorex Universal Game Selector Case

cindy — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:26:35 +0000

Keeping kids entertained while on the go has never been easier thanks to the range of portable consoles now available, including the Nintendo DS. The new challenge: keeping track of the tiny, expensive game cartridges. At just $19.99, Memorex’s Universal Game Selector Case is the ideal solution. Compatible with all Nintendo DS consoles, it holds up to three games that can be played without being removed from the case – so games are less likely to be lost while kids are out and about. Powered by the DS console, so no batteries are required, other gamer-friendly features include LED-backlit speakers and a stylish D-pad. The Universal Game Selector Case is available at Target, Wal-Mart, Sears and Kmart.

We have had ours for a few weeks now and it works great. We haven’t lost or left game cartridges in the car or at a friend’s house because they are always attached to the DS. If you have a DS or 2 or 3 in your family get them each a Memorex Universal Game Selector Case. It will keep the missing cartridge chaos at bay.

Disclosure: I received a Memorex Universal Game Selector Case for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Holiday Guide 2011-Last Minute Gifts from Harry & David

cindy — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:07:35 +0000

This season, last-minute shoppers can purchase and ship Harry & David gifts up until December 18 (standard shipping) or even December 22 (express), with guaranteed delivery by Christmas day. Harry & David’s delicious 2011 holiday products include classic favorites like gift baskets and towers, as well as new items like boxes of perfectly ripe pears artfully dipped in chocolate—perfect for moms, families or just about anyone on your gift list.

Hand-Dipped Chocolate Pears. What’s more delicious than orchard-fresh pears? Pears dipped in chocolate, of course! This innovative new treat makes a stunning centerpiece or dessert plate. Winter pears enrobed in dark, milk, and white chocolate, they come with a warning: Extremely tempting!

Noel Gift Box. This adorable gift box will delight families with the classic flavors of the season including snowball malt balls, peppermint bark, and more sweet treats.
Founders’ Favorite Holiday Gift Box. This gorgeous box unfolds to reveal sweet and savory delights including Harry & David’s famous Royal Riviera Pears, Moose Munch, truffles from the candy kitchen and much more.

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