Stay Weird and Shine On - Funky, Fun and Outrageous Christmas Wear by Shinesty

Weird, funny and outrageous; this is exactly how you would describe Shinesty's Christmas wear for the season!  Shinesty.com is know for their outrageous and fun themed clothes that range from children pj's and suits to women's dresses and underwear.  Oh, and let's not forget you guys!  Shinesty.com has weird suits and boxer briefs...also known as ball hammocks!  

I had the chance to try out Shinesty's Christmas wear, but went a little more modest with their Snowflake turtleneck and a matching Snowflake Christmas suit for my 2 year old grandson.  I don't know if you guys are familiar with Snapchat, but when I first Snapchatted my grandson in his snowflake suit, I got mixed reactions; such as his mommy replying back..."What in the world!" to one of my co-workers saying how cute that Christmas suit was.

I thought he look rather handsome (but I did chuckle when I put the outfit on him.)  The toddler suit was very well made, sturdy and looked just like a real suit, with buttons down the sleeve to the matching pants.  The turtle neck I received was so soft and matched my 2 year old grandson's suit perfectly.  I thought these matching outfits would be FUN for Christmas pictures, that would also make for fun Christmas cards!

BUT....Shinesty is not only geared towards Christmas.  They also have crazy outfits for Thanksgiving, St. Paddy's Day and more.  Just imagine being the life of the party when you show up in one of Shinesty's outfits!  You may be the talk of the party, but just think how much fun your party will be!

Below are some of the fun, geeky and outrageous Christmas winter wear you can expect to find at Shinesty.com.

Now, mind you, these are just a sample of what Shinesty.com has to offer.  Remember...they have outlandish outfits for many occasions, so go check them out!  I noticed that some of my favorites are sold out, but can't wait to see what they come up with next!







***I may have received a complimentary item, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review. REGARDLESS...all opinions expresses are 100% my own.***

Glitter Crunch Box Review - Oktoberfest Theme

One of my all time favorite things to review, is the Glitter Crunch Box Subscription boxes.  This box is PACKED with tons of goodies, ranging from 
1-2 European hand crafted ornaments to edible goodies.  This is right around the sixth Glitter Crunch Box that I have reviewed and let me tell ya...I've never been disappointed!

This is one of the most anticipated items that I cannot wait to receive, mainly due to the awesomeness of the ornaments that come with this box. Each ornament is so detailed and intricate; so carefully sought out to find the most unique hand crafted ornament that you won't find anywhere else.

If you already aren't familiar with Glitter Crunch Box, let me give you a little more details of what you can expect.

Glitter Crunch box is a new monthly subscription box dedicated to those who love and appreciate European hand painted Glass ornaments. Each month, subscribers receive a box with 1-2 European hand painted glass ornaments, plus 4-6 additional items all related to a unique, monthly theme. Glitter Crunch Box is the creation of Joy To The World Collectibles, a 20 year old company that makes the highest quality European glass ornaments on the market. Joy To The World is also partnering with other well known collectible type companies in the gift business to create and include unique and exclusive items. Examples of box themes include, Mexico, Chinese Takeout, Lake and Tuscany. The value of Glitter Crunch Box is amazing. For $59 a month, you receive a box with a value of $100 to $150- about the same cost as one Joy To The World ornament. 

Glitter Crunch boxes are carefully curated by theme, colors and product blend. Please do not think our boxes are in demand only around holiday time. Glitter Crunch Box brings a little bit of Christmas magic to your doorstep each month, yet the everyday themes provide a fun, at home retail experience with unique products that are welcomed any day of the year.  Our team spent well over a year developing products and sourcing items with only the utmost quality. 

Glitter Crunch Box is always sold via monthly subscription or individual boxes may be purchased while supplies last. The Glitter Crunch Team travels the world to purchase and create items for each box. The concept was created to promote the many art forms that create old fashioned European Christmas ornaments and decorations- the ones that become treasured family heirlooms. Glitter Crunch is a wonderful way to build a high quality ornament collection for yourself, your children or your family. Glitter Crunch Box also makes a wonderful birthday gift or hospitality gift. 
 

Right now, Glitter Crunch Box is offering a $20 welcome coupon, good for a discount off your first box - either a subscription purchase or an individual box. You can use the coupon code: welcome20 during checkout.

They are also offering an additional deal: buy a three month subscription and receive all three boxes for only $39 per month, which will work as a $60 off a three month subscription when you use the code: BEER2018 during checkout.

I promise you...once you receive your first Glitter Crunch Box and see all the neat products inside, you will be impatiently waiting for your next Glitter Crunch Box to come.  I know I do! Go check them out at: https://www.glittercrunchbox.com







***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  REGARDLESS...all opinions expressed are solely 100% my own.***

Unique Personalized Gifts For The Family

Sometimes you just want to veer off in the opposite direction when looking for personalized gifts; personalized gifts that are NOT your everyday finds.  There is this site, PersonalizedCart.com that has gifts geared for Him, Her, Baby, Wedding and Occasions. 

PersonalizedCart.com has anything from personalized Yeti Cups, personalized pocket knives, jewelry, watches, wine glasses, puzzles and more...all personalized with your initials or name.  You can explore PersonalizedCart.com by interests or occasion.  The site is pretty well laid out and very easy to navigate through.  I love how each category is very visible and that you have several options to choose from, when searching for that perfect personalized gift.

As you can see in the screenshot, PersonalizedCart.com has a friendly user site.  The only trouble you may face....is deciding what gift to get!  Below, is a personalized wine glass that I received from PersonalizedCart.com.  It is the perfect size for a one-glass serving of wine and I love how detailed and perfect my name is written on this glass!   Can you imagine how more beautiful this glass would look with wine in it!

No matter what the occasion, PersonalizedCart.com has you covered.  When it come to gifts that are personalized, especially on gifts geared to hobbies and interests of family and friends, there is no way you can go wrong.  Don't settle for the traditional flowers, candy or cakes, give them something that they can treasure; a personalized gift just for them!

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CifToys Electric Airbus A380 Airplane

I don't many children, who doesn't love a good toys that makes noise, has flashing lights and moves at the same time.  That is exactly what this CifToys Electric Airbus A380 Airplane does.

This airplane is a pretty good size airplane, that is not small by any means.  It requires 3 AA batteries (not included) and once the airplane is turned on, it generates this realistic airplane sound, as if the airplane is getting ready to take off.  It also plays some sort of melody and the lights on the side wings, tail wings and above the plane, all lights up...flashing.  It is so pretty and bright, especially in a dark room.

The plane glides across the floor, bumping into objects and then reroutes itself every time it bumps into something.  My 1 year old grandson loves this plane!  He loves to pick it up and carry it, watching the flashing lights.  If it has lights...he is ALL into it!

Assembly was pretty easy. The only thing that had to be assembled were the two side wings and the tail wing.  They just literally snap together.  This is a great toy for parents (or grand parents) looking for that one of a kind toy.

This airplane is available at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NTFMMH






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Best Gifts To Buy An Expecting Mother This Holiday Season

Hey guys!  Today, I'm doing something a little different.  I want to introduce, Rachel Watson.  Rachel is the website manager of OurStart.com. OurStart is a lifestyle blog for women in their 20s and 30s. They regularly publish content around pregnancy, parenting, weddings, and the workplace. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring cute cafes, and playing with her miniature schnauzer. 

She was gracious enough to do a guest post on The Best Gifts To Buy An Expecting Mother This Holiday Season.  These are awesome gift ideas and some, I would have never thought of, such as the Pregnancy Coffee!  I hope you enjoy!

As the holiday season is upon us, it is the time of year where we start looking for ways to bless other people. This is mostly done through the gifts we give. There is truly nothing better than giving someone a gift you just know they are going to love. It is so exciting to watch their faces light up when they open the box. Expecting mothers are definitely in need during the holiday season. Though they may have gotten plenty of gifts for the baby when they had their baby shower, they may be feeling a little bit neglected themselves. Here are our gift ideas for expecting mothers!

Any and All Maternity Wear

One of the hardest things about being pregnant is not spending a fortune on a new wardrobe as your baby grows. This is especially tricky in the pants department. A great gift for a new mother to be might be maternity jeans or lounge pants. That way they will be able to go out stylishly in public, while not feeling uncomfortable or struggling to find something to wear.

Flowy tops and tunics are also a great option. The mom to be may even be able to wear these tops after her baby is born if they aren’t too large. Maternity pajamas, underwear, socks, and any other item of clothing is something you can’t go wrong with gifting to any expecting mother in any trimester.

A Pregnancy Pillow

Once your baby expands during your 2^nd and 3^rd trimester, many women are suddenly unable to sleep on their stomach or sides. Most people in the world end up sleeping either on their stomach or sides, so it can be hard for pregnant women to get more sleep comfortably when they have to change their regular sleeping routine. This is where a pregnancy pillows come in. They allow you to lay on your back, while tilted to the side to support your baby bump. This will help you to sleep more comfortably, without fear that you are disrupting or hurting your baby.

Lotion and Skin-Care Products

Because so much of your skin stretches during pregnancy, it can become itching and irritable around your stomach area. Buying pregnancy lotions, or even just your bestie’s favorite from Bath and Body Works can be a great way to soothe their skin during this transition.

Pregnancy Journal

Have a friend who is just getting started on their pregnancy journey? Then a pregnancy journal may be perfect for them. Give them a space where they can mark their progress, thoughts, and feelings while pregnant. There are also places where they can place pictures and memories of their time as an expecting mother. This is a thoughtful gift that they will be able to use and look back on for years to come.

Frame A Sonogram

Nothing is more precious to an expecting mother than a picture of her unborn child in the womb. Even though she may have printed out that moment, she might not have framed it. If she is further along in her pregnancy, try to do picture frames of all the different sonograms she has had taken over the course of her journey. This is a touching gift they can hang in the baby’s nursery or family room for all to see.

The Gift Of Time

Your friend is going to be extremely stressed the first couple of weeks after her little one is born, so why not offer to help out. Give your friend and her husband a gift card and say you’ll watch the baby while they have a date night. Offer to come over and do laundry when she needs it sometime. Even cleaning the house could be a fantastic gift. This is great if you don’t have a lot of extra money to spend. And your friend will appreciate it after her new baby has arrived.

Pregnancy Coffee

Yes, you are supposed to limit your caffeine intake during pregnancy, but some of my ladies out there need their coffee. Luckily, there is a solution that helps both you and your baby. Mommee Coffee makes a low acid coffee that is safe for pregnant women to drink. If you have a friend who is a coffee addict and missing their daily cup, this is the ideal gift for them.

Christmas Ornament

Christmas ornaments are often overlooked Christmas presents that can bring so much meaning to someone’s life. This is something they can look back on for years to come, and remember you as they add it to their Christmas tree. Get a gift of a baby’s first Christmas, or expecting mother ornament. This will look perfect on their tree and help include their new baby in their Christmas celebrations.

As you can see, there are so many easy and fun gift ideas to get for the pregnant women in your life. Let us know your favorite gift in the comments below!

A Special Gift From Santa - Packages From Santa

Start a new and memorable tradition this Christmas with PackageFromSanta.com, the ONLY Santa memory service that does it ALL! Personalized LETTERS, PACKAGES, CALLS and VIDEOS from SANTA! 

Do you want to see your children's face light up in amazement when they get a personalized letter from Santa Claus? Of course you do! This not just a letter from Santa. It's an amazing experience - it's joy, memories, wonder and happiness in a box! You can choose a specific letter theme and then customize it yourself to include details that only Santa would know! 

Every package also comes with a FREE personalized CALL and VIDEO FROM SANTA that can be scheduled any time. This techy part of the PackageFromSanta.com was unreal! So surprisingly well done and high-end and my kids LOVED it!

It's such a joy to see my children continue to BELIEVE and PackageFromSanta.com really helped make the magic happen in my household this year! So grateful!

PFS has an A+ Rating with the BBB due to their unmatched high-touch customer service so you can be confident that you are making a wise purchase. They have real people on the phone ready to help answer questions. That's unheard of these days! Such a nice touch.

Click here to see a video to learn more about this very special Santa memory service that will be a part of my family for years to come! 

The Silver Package ($24.95) comes in a decorative envelope, addressed to your child & includes:

Personalized Letter from Santa
BONUS! Personalized Video from Santa (retail $9.99)
BONUS! Personalized Phone Call from Santa to a cell phone OR land line! (retail $9.99)
Personalized Nice List Certificate
Autographed Santa Claus Photo
Autographed Rudolph Photo
Genuine North Pole Stamp
...and so much more!

It also comes with a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Wow! They are THAT confident your child will LOVE it! 

There are 3 different packages offered, so you can choose a price point that works with your budget. I will be reviewing the Silver package ($29.95).



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Children's Play Cash Register with Sound and Functions

When I was younger, I used to love to play, pretend. Pretend nurse, pretend mommy and pretend shopping.  It was fun 'pretending' to act and be someone I wanted to be or do.  Nowadays, there are tons of costumes, toys and items for children who want to do the same.

This toy cash register is by Funerica.  It has the sound effects of scanning, as well as sound of cash register buttons, simulated microphone and more.  This cash register packs a whole lot of fun for children playing supermarket!  

This toy set comes with the cash register, play ATM card, pretend cash and coins, hand held scanner, play carton of milk and a wallet.  Speak into the microphone and hear your voice echo.  Scan your carton of milk using the hand held scanner and listen to it beep.  It even has a cash drawer to store all your money that you've collected at the end of your supermarket day!

This is a cool, educational and interactive toy that your child will continue to love.  This toy is ideal for teaching your child how to count money, shop and identify colors.  Your child can learn math skills by interacting with this toy cash register, while still having fun shopping!

This Funerica Toy Cash Register set requires no assembly at all.  Christmas is nearing soon and what better toy to give a child than this fun educational interactive toy!  They will love listening to the familiar beeping and sounds, while learning at the same time.

You can purchase this Funerica Toy Cash Register set, HERE: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3HXZW9

***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased opinion.  REGARDLESS...All opinions expressed are always 100% my own.

Christmas Denim Reversible Baby Bib

If your a new mommy, you know just how important baby bibs are and know that you can never get enough of them. They get used over and over then thrown in the wash, you have extras on hand for those times when you are taking your baby to the babysitter's or to grandma's and grandpa's house, but for some reason, half of them seem to disappear.  

One thing is for sure, you have to have a Christmas bib! I know, I know...they're just bibs, but there's something about having a bib, onesie, etc. for the holidays, with holiday designs.

This bib, shown here, is available at lindafinley on Etsy and is different than most bibs I've seen.  Most bibs either have the snaps or velcro, but this bib has the string that ties around the neck. This reminds me of the bibs I used, when my son was a baby.  I also love this bib because it's reversible!  You can place this bib, either side, and still have a Christmas themed bib.  One side has a Santa moose and the other side has the red and green Christmas themed stripes.  

The bib is also demin, another unique feature to this bib and has the ric rac ribbon trim around it and lined with cotton fabric.  The Santa moose is embroidered onto the bib.  I just love the whole looks of this bib!  It's so cute and it's a perfect addition for Christmas time and to your other holiday bibs.

Not only does lindafinley have these adorable reversible bibs, but she also has 47 items in her Etsy store.  Linda Finley has these reversible bibs in other embroidered designs, baby and wedding pillows and pillows for everyday living for your home.  

The baby nursery pillow that Linda sent me is just absolutely cute!  The pillow is very plush and Linda Finley did not skimp on the stuffing for this pillow!  The pillow has a double fabric ruffle, which is pink dots on a gray background fabric.  The pillow has an embroidered mamma elephant and baby elephant, with words, Baby Mine embroidered on it as well.  The pillw measures 15" x 15" without ruffle and 20" x 20" with ruffle.

Linda Finley did an excellent job on both this pillow and bib and they will make perfect Christmas gifts, as well as baby shower gifts. 

AND... not only does Linda Finley sell on Etsy, her items can also be found at The Pink Daisy in the West Bottoms of Kansas City.  Linda also sells her husband's furniture at The Pink Daisy.  You can visit The Pink Daisy, HERE.




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Mommy's New Boss Onesie by CottonCandyBabyGifts

We all love those cute little onesies and newborn onesies seem to be a hit for baby showers and Christmas.  It seems like you can never have enough onesies and even if you have a plenitude of them, you still can't get enough of the funny sayings onesie.

This adorable onesie says it all!  Mommy's New Boss is the idea onesie for the brand new mom, who has figured out, that baby comes first!  This is the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays and even those baby showers.

This onesie is available in tons of colors and is 100% cotton.  The onesie is a Fruit of the Loom brand onesie, with the design printed with a Direct-To-Garment machine.  DTG is the latest pioneering technology for printing t-shirts and other garments and has been known to be very reliable as well as long lasting.

AND...not only is this available in a onesie, but it's also available in t-shirt sizes Kids 2T - Youth XL.  All shirts are made to order and I cannot describe, just how adorable this onesie is in person!  

Cotton Candy Baby Gifts has over 500 items in their Etsy store!  There are tons of designs and sayings to choose from if "Mommy's New Boss" is not your pick. Check out Cotton Candy Baby Gifts for this onesie, as well as others, by visiting their Etsy store.

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Gold and Silver Glitter Snowflake Baby Christmas Onesie by MackenzieEllenDesign

Many of you moms may be looking for tons of holiday outfits for your baby. With Thanksgiving a few days away and Christmas, just right around the corner, most of us moms will probably have several onesies, bibs and outfits with a holiday theme.  I mean, come on, we can't just have just one single outfit for Christmas and one single outfit for Thanksgiving.  We have to have at least several, to get us through the holiday months!

Etsy, an online site where you can find creative, one of a kind, unique hand made items, is the place to go!  There are tons of baby items, geared to everyday wear, as well as unlimited holiday outfits.

This onesie, shown here, is a gold and glitter snowflake Christmas onesie, available at MackenzieEllenDesign on Etsy. This onesie comes in sizes, 0-3 months to 12 months and is a Gerber brand onesie that is 100% cotton.  The gold and glitter snowflakes are glitter vinyl, that just brightens this little onesie. 

This glitter onesie is perfect for both baby boys and baby girls, as it's gender neutral with the snowflakes and will go well with any baby pants.  Mackenzie is the owner of MackenzieEllenDesign and has 75 items in her Etsy store, featuring: Election baby onesies to Winter and holiday onesies. 

If you are looking for glitter vinyl baby onesies, you must check out MackenzieEllenDesign on Etsy.  If you are looking for something in particular, just shoot Mackenzie a message and she will be more than happy to accommodate you.

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Red Truck with Christmas Tree Baby Christmas Bib by TheNauticalNursery

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree...That is the first thing that comes to mind when I see this adorable Christmas bib.  This bib features a red truck, hauling a Christmas tree in the back.  The words Merry Merry follows the truck and a personalized name can be added as well.

This Christmas bib is by TheNauticalNursery on Etsy.  This bib is 100% cotton and has a velcro closure.  This bib is very soft and well made.  The truck and Christmas tree makes this bib and although this may be the perfect accessory to that Christmas outfit, this bib can be worn all year round.  

Pair this bib up with a red, green and white onesie, jeans or sleeper and you have a complete Christmas outfit!  No baby should be without at least one seasonal or holiday bib!

Visit TheNauticalNursery on Etsy for this bib, plus 59 other items.  Some of the things you will find at TheNauticalNursery include: Onesies, bibs, pillows and nursery art.  TheNauticalNursery has some very adorable and unique baby things in their store.

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Cute Christmas Red Plaid Moose Lumberjack Style Onesie

So, what do you guys think about all those adorable, cute onesies that I've posting about lately?  Aren't they just adorable?  And with Christmas soon approaching, you will probably see more of the long sleeve versions of the onesies, not to mention, tons of holiday onesies!

This onesie, shown here, is truly different.  It is available at 321Joy, on Etsy.  It is a long sleeve, grey onesie, that has a red and black plaid moose, appliqued onto the onesie!  I absolutely love this red moose! AND...it's not just for Christmas. Your little one can wear this all during the winter months.

The onesie is a Carter's brand onesie.  The moose has two buttons as its eyes, securely sewn on.  The moose is first iron-transferred on and then sewn, for a more durable applique.  All onesies and fabrics have been pre-washed and are dryer and machine washable.  A little fraying may happen around the edges of the applique, but that is normal during any washing and just adds that extra unique touch to it.

Karyn, over at 321Joy, has 71 items in her Etsy store.  There, you will find tons of onesies and t-shirts to choose from, as well as taggie blankets, bandana bibs and pacifier clips.  

What I truly love about 321Joy, is that Karyn had recently visited Guatemala. She visited a school for children with special needs and it was dear to her heart, as her oldest son, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21.  Once she arrived back home from Guatemala, she was overcome by the children with special needs in other countries.

321Joy was a way she could contribute back to this school and the students that desperately needed it.  10% of everything that she sells through 321Joy will go directly to the school in San Cristobal, Guatemala.

I truly love reading stories like this and how their stores came about.  I'm truly blessed that Karyn shared this with me and if you want to know more about this awesome school, you can visit http://www.tortillasandbeans.org/blog/Heres-an-Idea-April-30-2014-51610

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Personalized Monogrammed Grinch Christmas Onesie by SpiritWares

Christmas is just right around the corner and will be here before you know it. This is the season where mommies and daddies are dressing up their little ones, either for holiday pictures or dressing them up, just because!  Most of us mommies like to dress our babies up during the whole month of Thanksgiving or Christmas, with cute little Christmas onesies, outfits and headbands.

This adorable Christmas onesie, shown here, is by SpiritWares on Etsy.  It features the Grinch's hand, holding a monogrammed ornament.  The onesie is available in short sleeve or long sleeve, black onesie or white onesie.  Sizes available are: Newborn-3 months to 18 months.

This onesie is so cute and very soft.  It has three snaps near the bottom, allowing easy access to the diaper.  I love how the Grinch is holding this ornament...as if he is getting ready to drop it!  That would be just about right!
As you can also see, I decided to make a matching hair bow on a band to go with this adorable Christmas onesie.  I really love the black, as it makes the whole Grinch hand and ornament just jump right out at ya.

Melanie Spedale is the owner of SpiritWares.  Her Etsy store mainly features monogrammed items, anywhere between onesies to tumblers.  She has monogrammed short sleeve tees for only $11!  I really don't know if you can beat that anywhere else, but these tees come in 11 different colors with 4 styles of monograms.

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