Gift Guide

Hickory Farms Gift Sets

2011-11-22T11:12:00.001-08:00

Hickory Farms Gifts for your loved ones!!

Ever since I was a little girl here in Michigan, I remember our family receiving a Hickory Farms Gift set. There was something special about the little blocks of cheese and what I remember the most was the dips and sausage. My parents would slice up everything to present on a platter and we would snack on them all day long. YUMMY! I believe this is part of the reason why I love cheese so much! I tried all different kinds and loved them all.

When making your gift list this Holiday Season be sure to click over to Hickory Farms website and just order online! How easy is that? No standing in line or waiting out in the cold for a the perfect deal!

Hickory Farms is offering a great shipping rate...

3 Business Days or Less
Domestic (48 contiguous states) .................... $3.00

How cool is that? We love how easy it is to order from their site. Simple , Fast and Easy!

They also offer fresh fruit baskets and dried fruit baskets! click here!

When your gift recipient opens the Deluxe Collection gourmet gift basket, the rich aroma of 100 percent premium North American beef and the perfect blend of savory spices fills their home. This flavorful array of gourmet sausage includes every Summer Sausage we sell, including Signature Beef, HoneyGold Christmas Ham, Brown Sugar & Honey Christmas Turkey, Italian Beef and Spicy & Savory Summer Sausages with the cheese and mustard to complement.

Deluxe Smokehouse Collection Gift Box Includes:
-Our Signature Beef Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Turkey Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Ham Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Spicy & Savory Recipe Beef Summer Sausage 5 oz.
-Italian Style Beef Summer Sausage 5 oz.
-Smoked Gouda 6 oz.
-Smoked Cheddar Blend 4 oz.
-Jalapeño Cheddar Blend 4 oz.
-Creamy Swiss Blend 4 oz.
-Parmesan Herb Blend 4 oz.
-Sweet Hot Mustard 2.25 oz.
-Honey & Pineapple Mustard 2.5 oz.

Net Weight 4.4 lbs.

3 Business Days or Less
Domestic (48 contiguous states) .................... $3.00

Y will love selecting the perfect gift set for your special person! We highly recommend sending one asap!!! Cross another gift need off your list!!

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a product sample to facilitate my review.”

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SPARKLEBEE HELLO KITTY ALARM CLOCK

2011-11-21T08:47:00.000-08:00

Holiday Gift Guide 2011

With our kids getting older and discovering how to tell time. We chose the Hello Kitty alarm clock as only of the perfect gifts this Holiday season for young kids. This clock is so easy use and the kids can play their cds all by themselves. I can't tell you how many times we have heard Justin Bieber songs bellowing out of Nevaehs' room.

Check out all of the great products that Sparklebee.com has to offer.

Haven't heard of Sparklebee?? Here is some info about Sparklebee from their site:

We’ve created over 100 products you know and love.

In 2001, Marino Andriani, after leaving his position as President of Emerson Radio, started MALLC with the idea of designing and producing quality consumer electronics products specifically for girls and women.

Marino first acquired the Hello Kitty license for North America and within a few years expanded his distribution to every continent in the world. From distinctive clock radios and telephones, MALLC eventually covered just about every possible electronic product Hello Kitty could make.

MALLC then expanded into small appliances with toasters that made toast with Hello Kitty’s face on them, to waffle makers and sandwich makers also with the ability of imprinting the world’s favorite cat face onto the food these products made.

Between 2005 and 2009 Marino made products for Strawberry Shortcake, Tweety and American Idol although Hello Kitty remained the company’s #1 brand.

For 2011 MALLC will roll out Paul Frank products which will be high styled with step up features that Marino Andriani has become famous for.

You Never Know What’s Next At Sparklebee.

Here at Sparklebee you get a chance to interface directly with Marino. He is interested in what you think and wants to know how he can make his products even better. You can follow him on Twitter and be friends with him on Facebook, but mostly you can see what’s going on here at Sparklebee.com.

At Sparklebee you will see the coolest products before everyone else and even
get a chance to win them for free.

You can get a ton of great products from Sparklebee for your Holiday needs!!

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TOP STOCKING STUFFERS and TOYS THAT ROCK!

2010-12-21T06:54:00.000-08:00

Don't forget these top picks from Parents with Style.
Deck the Halls with Tunes from Kidz Bop Christmas Party!
Rocking out with the kids this year will be a blast with this CD. All of the songs kids love and at an affordable price. Only $11.98. Don't forget to pop in your cars CD player for a fun rockin' ride to Grandma's house!

Hello Kitty high tech Bluetooth headset. This is adorable and will turn heads of all of your friends.
Check out all of the products at Sparklebee.com. If you are a HELLO KITTY lover then you will be in heaven when peeking around this site. Hello Kitty bluetooth headset kit includes: bluetooth headset, super kawaii ear hook, USB charger, car charger three ear cushions and a pink carrying case.

Red Toolbox- This is what my little man Korbyn will be getting. This is such a cool set of tool's that will make him feel just like daddy! Fixin everything around the house!
Includes: Tool Belt, 2 Screwdrivers, 2 x 2" Clamps, File, Saw, Mini Hammer

MEGABLOKS-Love these bloks because they are really easy for Paityn to play with. Large pcs that are easy to keep track of.

Symbols to inform parents on the huge benefits of block play
A sturdy bag for easy storage and carriage
Clinical research found that playing with blocks improves childrens language development by 15%, and reduces television watching by 80%
Clinical research found that playing with blocks improves childrens language development by 15%, and reduces television watching by 80%

The must-have digital crafting tool

Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 has been specifically tailored with the digital scrapbooker in mind and contains all the tools and features you need to create your best scrapbooks yet. We love this kit and know you will also. If you have person who loves to make scrapbooks than this is a hit with our reviewers. You can make so many things that will WOW your friends and family with your creativity.

Create scrapbooks, cards and loads more
Extremely easy and fun to use
Create your own kits from items you’ve made or downloaded
Powerful PhotoLab to edit your photos
Digital crafting tools like scissors, stencils and brushes
Upload designs for free at DaisyTrail

Tinker Bell Pixie Pocket Learner
@ only $19.99 this is a perfect gift for that little techie in your life.
Features-

Trendy junior learning handheld device
Fine TinkerBell theme graphic on top
QWERTY keyboard reinforces real computer keyboard layout
Grayscale LCD screen provides guidance, feedback and reward
Pretend "SMS" message from TinkerBell
8 awesome games
Rubber-Key top
Ages 3+

STAY FIT THIS SEASON WITH Jillian Michaels: Fitness Ultimatium 2011

A one-on-one training session with Jillian will whip your butt into shape. This workout is not for for the whimpy kid. Jillian will be hard on you and will motivate you to get up and workout!!
Jillian's program takes into account three factors — self, science, and sweat. Weight loss is a process that's both mental and physical. There are no gimmicks or get-skinny-quick schemes here — we're talking about fitness for life! You're going to have to tackle three hurdles before you can finally get fit: you need to get support, eat right, and exercise!

FAMILIES THAT EXERCISE TOGETHER HAVE MORE FUN WITH FAMILY PARTY: FITNESS FUN AVAILABLE NOW FOR Wii.
Family Party: Fitness Fun is the ultimate fitness game for kids. The only game designed for kids to play simultaneously with their parents, Fitness Fun features 30 multiplayer sports, party games, and Wii Balance Board activities. It puts the Fun in Fitness!

Total variety. A unique combination of sport, party and playground activities that put the Fun in Fitness
30 unique activities, including trampolines, skydiving, volleyball, basketball, racquetball, and even mental exercises
Intense timed workout mode lets players create a nonstop exercise series
Multiplayer mode specifically designed for families to play together. All games available for up to 4 players. Fitness rewards include rankings, high scores, and medals
Wii Balance Board mode. Roll giant balls, ride a hoverboard, participate in step workouts,and more in 10 games featuring the Wii Balance Board (optional). Balance Board multiplayer lets parents motivates kids through simultaneous gameplay

This game is a hit in our house. The kids love the games and actually fight over taking turns. (yeah..we are working on that) Well, all I can say is that this is a fun game that offers many options of game play for your kiddos.

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EARLY RIDER-BALANCE BIKE

2010-12-15T17:17:00.000-08:00

Both of our kids are learning to ride bikes this year. Nevaeh just needs to learn balance and then we will be all set. We have been practicing on riding a bike without training wheels but she is just not ready yet. We are so excited to share the new EARLY RIDER BIKE that she will be practicing on. This is just perfect for her and for Korbyn to learn how to balance. It gets so tiring chasing after them on the larger bikes without training wheels. I am so happy she can practice using her legs and this BALANCE BIKE actually will help teach her stability and balance at a pace she is comfortable with.

Early Rider Balance Bike: www.earlyrider.com
(ages 20mo - 6 yrs)
The Early Rider is a “balance bike,” which is a pedal-less bike that helps teach kids to balance and self-correct at their own speed. Now available in the US for the holidays, the Early Rider has been the #1 selling balance bike in Europe. Unlike most other balance bikes on the market, the Early Rider features “Fat Boy” rear tires for extra stability and comfort and it comes in three sizes, for smaller and larger preschoolers and kindergartners. Take a peek at this video to see kids riding the Early Rider: http://www.earlyrider.com/home/video/

Parents with Style highly recommends this BALANCE BIKE for your kids. The stylish look and feel will make learning to ride a bike a breeze!!

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PAIL PARTY

2010-12-15T13:02:00.000-08:00

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WAY TO SEND A GIFT?? THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN
PAIL PARTY!!

They offer many different pail's for any different event!
With easy ordering and pail options this is a no brainer!
You can send a pail today for any special occasion in your life. Friends and family will be excited when they open their package full of surprises in a special pail for them.

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FOR ANY OCCASION!

Nevaeh was so excited to receive one that was perfect for her...a GIRLY PRINCESS one!!
We enjoyed opening it together!!

A magical wand, bracelets, game and this little princess doll were some of the cute toys included in Nevaehs pail.

Books and crown she could grow on her own!!!

Pail Party is a unique site that offers adorable gift ideas for your loved one in your life. We highly recommend picking up a pail today!

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TOP HOLIDAY PICKS FROM PARENTS WITH STYLE!

2010-12-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

TOP HOLIDAY PICKS

All of these games and toys listed below made top scores with our reviewers. The kids who reviewed the games loved them and recommend them to all of you. Perfect for that last minute stocking stuffer or that neighbor down the street.

EA Play Label Games

MySims SkyHeroes (Wii/DS/Xbox/PS3)

MySims SkyHeroes takes the popular MySims game franchise in a whole new direction and to new levels. Unlike earlier releases in the series that were firmly rooted in the Simulation video game genre, SkyHeroes is a true action-adventure game based around aerial combat, complete with an exciting new storyline, addictive single player campaign gameplay and multiplayer options, including co-op and four-player wireless support. Additional features include characters both from earlier games in the series and brand-new, character and aircraft customization and diverse gameplay environments

Up to four player support as players fly with or against your friends in online co-op and PvP gameplay
A full-fledged adventure story in which players become the hero who defeats Morcubus and saves the skies from tyranny
Take on dangerous enemies in high speed air battles that range from dogfights to air raids to rescue missions
Defeat Morcubus and drones in epic boss battles
Build and tune your aircraft to optimize it for battle

The Sims 3 (DS/Xbox 360/PS3)

For the first time ever, enjoy a complete life simulation experience on handheld! Create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Unlock all-new Karma Powers and unleash them on your Sims: help your Sims get lucky with the power of “rapid romance”, bless them with “instant beauty” or curse them with the “instant enemy”. As you guide your Sims through life you can complete opportunities to unlock additional items and town upgrades. Experience the ultimate handheld life simulator!

Unlock All-New Karma Powers to wield ultimate control over your Sims giving them wealth, beauty, and love, or take it all away with the click of a button
Create and control multiple Sims within your household and enjoy life's special moments as you interact with their world
Use your stylus to sculpt your Sims' facial features giving them signature hair styles and clothing as well as personality traits
Choose whether or not to fulfill your Sims' destinies by making their wishes come true, or letting their dreams die
For the first time ever on DS, build your Sims home with tools to draw walls and floors, and customize with decor objects, textures, and more

Monopoly Streets (Wii/Xbox 360/PS3/DS)

Monopoly Streets reinvigorates the classic game of fortune in a whole new format. Explore the streets of your favorite town as you journey from the cheap motels of Baltic Avenue to the ritzy Boardwalk suites and more. Watch your fortunes rise and fall as your player headquarters change from a luxurious mansion to a dilapidated hut - and back, if you're lucky. Feeling competitive? Use your street smarts to auction off your properties and break your rivals' banks, or even challenge players worldwide in exciting online play. You set the standards with the opportunity to set and save house rules - play longer, shorter or whatever way you want. Play in classic game mode, explore new game twists in Monopoly City and Monument City or download extra themed boards and tokens online for changing adventures that keep you passing "Go" over and over again. Jump into the excitement of this classic game but watch out - once you reach the top, there's nowhere to go but back down.

Experience Mr. Monopoly's world at an interactive, 3D street level in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the beloved Monopoly game
Add houses to your properties and watch as high-rent districts sprout mansions and lavish hotels
Occupy your own property headquarters; watch it rise to luxurious splendor or fall into a dilapidated ruin in tune with your fortunes
Add competition to the game by auctioning properties with your friends - snatch a great deal or try to break your rival's bank
Establish and save house rules to play longer or shorter based on your own schedule

Hasbro Family Game Night 3 (Wii/Xbox 360/PS3)

Play classic and remixed versions of your favorite Hasbro games, including: Game of Life, Clue, Twister, Mouse Trap and Yahtzee
Engage in friendly competition via online multiplayer and keep track of your victories on leaderboards. Xbox 360 and PS3 Only. Play as your own avatar in the games

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (Wii/Xbox 360/Kinect/PS3/DS)

The time for learning is over. The time to meet your destiny has arrived. The Harry Potter saga builds to its thrilling conclusion in this game based on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I. The stakes have never been higher for Harry, and Deathly Hallows takes the franchise in a new direction centered on furious wand-based combat. You're on the run right from the start in a desperate quest to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes. Battle Dementors, Death Eaters, and other powerful enemies with only your wand to help you. Use potions, your Invisibility Cloak, and more while you stare down your destiny as the only one who can defeat Voldemort.

Create (Wii/PS3/Sony Move/Xbox 360/PC)

Create is a family-friendly puzzle-solving game for Wii in which players must use their creativity to solve over-the-top, spatially based puzzles. Containing well over 100 puzzles from a variety of categories and set within several differently themed environments, Create allows players to let their imaginations run wild as they use virtually any object available to solve the unlikely challenges set before them. Additional features include extreme customization of game environments.

Hasbro Toys

Littlest Pet Shop Online Dancing Dog

Super cute toy pet that won't poop on your floor. This little pup is ready to move and groove! Add this to your holiday list.

From the Manufacturer

This is one pup that loves to “get down”. Plug this dog figure’s speaker connection cable into your music player and he’ll play your music through his speakers. You two must have the same taste in music because he likes it so much, he starts “dancing” and making his multicolored lights flash. He’s also just as much fun “online” as he is in person — use his secret code to unlock special features at LPSO.com. From wide-eyed friend to speaker to secret code carrier, this dog figure has a lot of things to do…but his favorite thing of all is “dancing” with you.

Disclosure: All products were sent to us for review and for possible inclusion. These products were chosen by our reviewers as top products that we recommend. We did not recieve money to publish this post.

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CND HOLIDAY GIFT SETS

2010-12-14T17:35:00.000-08:00

CND Creative Scentsations Sparkling Champagne Holiday Gift Duo includes both a soap and hand & body lotion featuring the Sparkling Champagne festive fragrance. The set includes 8.3 oz bottles of the Sparkling Champagne Lotion and Wash, plus a FREE Purse Hook. All with a hint of gold shimmer for a beautiful holiday sparkle! Parents with Style chose this gift set as one of the top sets to give this year! We used it and love it..you can 't go wrong with it.

CND Creative Scentsations Sparkling Champagne Lotion has a hint of gold shimmer for a beautiful holiday sparkle! Scentsations Hand & Body Lotion is a collection of aromatherapeutic moisturizers with a harmonious balance of scents that are quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving it soft, refreshed and delicately scented. Contains vitamins A and E and Aloe Vera for extra moisturizing. Easy to use pump convenient enough to keep at work. All your friend will stop by your desk just to use this lotion. Awesome!

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NEW POWER GIG: RISE OF THE SIXSTRING KIT FOR XBOX 360 !

2010-12-09T06:32:00.000-08:00

If you are an Xbox fan and you are looking for a new game this holiday season. Check out Power Gig!!! My hubby and his friends were jamming out over the past two weekends. What they like about the game is the guitar..its a REAL GUITAR. No flimsy mock guitar here! The guitar makes you feel like you are you are a ROCK STAR up on stage!! I had a ton of great pictures of the guys playing but lost them when my hard drive crashed last week. UUGGH!!! I didn't want to wait to get this post up so you can get out to pick your POWER GIG up today. So you will have to take my word on this that POWER GIG is a hit and will keep you entertained. Money well spent.

POWER GIG:

Includes Power Gig: Rise of the SixString videogame.
Wireless SixString Guitar Controller/Electric Guitar. Plug into any standard amp to jam with your friends when not playing the game.
Includes guiar strap and extra guitar strings & picks.
Includes USB microphone.

Product Description

The next evolution of band is here Power Gig: Rise of the SixString - the first game to feature a real electric guitar controller! Power Gig: Rise of the SixString will transport players to an entirely new universe, with its own mythology, politics, settings, heroes and villains, where music rules all.

Power Gig uses new technology that represents the next evolution of music performance games to provide all players with a more authentic and fun experience.
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Game Overview
On the gameplay front, Power Gig uses new technology that represents the next evolution of music performance games to provide all players - from casual gamers to the hardcore, from those who have never before picked up a guitar to those who play guitar on a regular basis - with a more authentic and fun experience. The game offers two overarching modes of play. In addition to traditional beat-matching that will be familiar to fans of the band game genre, Power Gig also introduces the option to switch on chording, or chord play. Chording presents the added challenge of playing the game using chords that require specific finger placement on the strings. As players progress through the game, becoming more comfortable with a genuine guitar and potentially choosing to play real power chords, they will find that the byproduct of playing the game is coming away from it with an understanding of some real-life guitar fundamentals.

The World of Ohm
Power Gig: Rise of the SixString takes place in Ohm, a world where music is power. Rockers are the guardians of musical clans, serving their leaders with the mysterious powers of music and Mojo. You and two of your friends take on the role of these Rockers as they encounter power struggles and intrigue. In Ohm, alliances are forged and broken, rulers rise and fall, and heroes are made as competition rages among the rocker clans. Music is power…it's time to play.

Music
Power Gig ups the ante on the music front with a host of killer tracks, led by three music superstars that are exclusive to our game - Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock. This marks the first time ever that master recordings of songs from each of the three artists will appear as part of a band video game. Power Gig will also feature a host of songs from major label artists and emerging talent from the indie scene, many of which are available for the first time ever in music games.

Compatibility
Power Gig: Rise of the SixString and all of its controllers are compatible with Rock Band® & Guitar Hero® games and peripherals*. Go to powergig.com/compatibility for more information.

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString - Game + Guitar (XBOX 360) (from their site)

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Game

$ 149.99

Parents with Style Highly recommends the Power Gig.

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Wii PARTY TOP PICK FOR THIS HOLIDAY

2010-12-09T05:57:00.000-08:00

Wii PARTY TOP PICK FOR THIS HOLIDAY

When shopping for the gamers in your life make sure you stop and pick up Wii Party! This is a fantastic game that will get the whole family off the couch. Our family has played a ton of games and I can tell you the one I love the most is the the balance game where you balance Mii's on the ship. I is so much fun and funny to watch. My girlfriend Tonya is a fricken addict..she cannot put the remote down. It cracks me up watch her balance the Mii's...she is like a kid in the candy store.

Wii Party is a party game developed by Nintendo for the Wii gaming console. The game is an evolution in the party game genre, in which along with standard Wii party game action beloved by gamers, players use the Wii Remote in new ways that encourage player interaction in the physical gameplay space, affecting in-game action. The game features more than 70 party games, broken into multiple game categories, 1-4 player game support and new and fun ways to integrate Miis into your gameplay.

An Electronic Game Board for the Whole Family

Most video games require players to focus their attention on a screen, but now Nintendo brings the action into the living room with Wii Party, a game that changes the way people interact with other players.

Wii Party is a family-friendly party game featuring 13 different party game modes and 70+ mini-games. Individual games are diverse in design, incorporate importable or system generated Miis, and fall into several different categories. These include: Party Games supporting 1-4 players that in some cases utilize an in-game game board, navigated with the use of Miis and dice rolls; Pair Games, supporting up to two players in co-op play; and House Party Games, which support 2-4 live players and utilize the Wii Remote to create differing dynamics between players.

Nevaeh was a trooper while playing this new game and even helped Korbyn learn some new games. This is the perfect game for all of us here in the Midwest who get stuck inside most of the winter. It keeps you moving and not sitting on your butt all day.

Key Game Features

Some of the 13 different party game modes take the fun out of the TV and into the living room. Players have to interact with one another in the real world to get the results they want in the game. Examples of House Party gameplay include:
- A take off on "Spoons", in which players place their Wii Remotes on a table. Each one emits a different animal noise. Players win the round by being the first to grab the controller that is making the sound of the animal shown on the TV.
- Players use Wii Remote controllers to play Hide and Go Seek, where one player asks the other players to leave the room and then hides all of the controllers around the living room. When the other players return, they have to find them.
Wii Party features multiplayer variety. Some of the party game modes are cooperative, such as "Balance Boat." Others are competitive, such as "Board Game Island."
In Board Game Island mode, players help their Mii characters compete in more than 70 different mini-games:
- Mii characters ride a rollercoaster while players try to shoot down floating balloons containing gifts.
- Players use their Wii Remote controllers to help Mii characters navigate a virtual game of tag.
For multiplayer modes, additional Wii Remote controllers are required and are sold separately.

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13 game modes.
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2-4 player support.
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Co-op play options.
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Product Description

Nintendo’s throwing the party of the year and everybody’s invited! Social Play Wii Party is a social experience for the entire family and beyond. By focusing on interactive group play that features Mii characters as the stars, Wii Party isn’t the life of the party...YOU are! All-New Experiences Wii Party introduces several new ways to play that break the traditional party-game mold. These games change how players interact with each other by taking what’s on the TV screen and bringing the action out into the living room. From carefully passing the Wii Remote controller around like a time bomb, to searching for hidden Wii Remote controllers, these games turn Wii Party into a house party! Board Games and Beyond Wii Party features 13 unique party games that include interactive four-player board games, cooperative and competitive two-player games, familiar favorites like bingo, and over 80 mini games that feature all types of game play and motion control. With Mii characters front and center, there’s something for everyone...starring everyone!

Product Features

Interactive game boards that utilize player's Miis to roll dice and move across the board
Over family friendly 70 mini-games in all
13 different party game modes take the fun out of the TV and into the living room
Games utilize the Wii Remote to force players to interact with one another in the real world in ways that affect in-game process
Wii Party features multiplayer variety, including competitive and cooperative gameplay

Parents with Style highly recommends Wii Party for Chirstmas 2010

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ECOBAGS FOR A PRACTICAL GIFT IDEA!

2010-12-08T17:26:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a practical gift this Holiday Season we would love to offer you the idea of customizing a re-usable shopping bag. What a wonderful idea for the GREEN friend in your life. All of us are doing our best to make our lives a little greener. You can customize these bags with a friends name or a name of group for a bunch of friends. I love this embroidered set of bags with the whimsical lettering.

ECOBAGS offers a huge selection of bags for all your shopping needs. Great quality and made well to ensure your groceries make it home.

ECOBAGS DESIGNS 3 Bag Embroidered Gift Set

3 Recycled Cotton Gift Bags Embroidered

Our recycled cotton "Celebrate!" tote is the perfect alternative to disposable wrapping paper this holiday season. It adds a classy, eco-friendly flair to your gift and will live on for 100's of uses! This set contains three natural color bags embroidered with beautiful Silver, Ocean Blue and Forest Green thread and constructed with 100% recycled cotton and double-stitched seams for maximum durability.

Item Code: GIFT-303
Qty: Each package contains 3 bags tied together
Size: 10"wide, 9" tall with 3.5" with 3.5" side and bottom gusset and 1"wide x 11"long web handles
Material Type: 100% Recycled Cotton Canvas
Decoration: Each bag in the set is embroidered with the word "Celebrate"
Care Instructions: Hand wash cold, hang dry
UPC: 7-36133-84057-1

$19.99

Parents with Style recommends ECOBAGS!!

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THINGS REMEMBERED DIGITAL KEY CHAIN

2010-12-07T17:07:00.000-08:00

THINGS REMEMBERED DIGITAL KEY CHAIN

One of our TOP HOLIDAY PICKS is a Digital photo frame key chain from THINGS REMEMBERED! I love the idea of having my photos with me at all times so that I can share my pics with all my friends anytime. This key chain is so easy to use and will be the perfect gift for anyone in your family. I believe Grandma would love to receive on of these already loaded with the grandkids pictures. HOW AWESOME!! You can even have them personalized so that the your gift is extra special!! Parents with Style highly recommends this DIGITAL PHOTO KEY CHAIN.
Digital photo frames are everywhere today, but you can trust us to come up with a very portable version that does double duty as a key chain. Take it anywhere you want and get ready to brag; it holds a whopping 100 photos and has a battery life of 1.5 hours. Engrave their name (and phone number, in case they lose it) on the back for a gift they can't quit looking at.

-Includes a USB port and cable for plugging into your computer.

-Makes a great gift for Mom or Dad (also think about giving it to them for Mother's Day or Father's Day).

Color Silver

Features Digital key chain holds up to 100 photos and has 1.5 hour battery life. Includes USB port and cable to upload photos.

Material Chrome plated stainless steel, plastic

Photo Capacity 100 digital photos

Size 1.8" x 1.9" x .57"

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ZHU ZHU's for Christmas 2010

2010-12-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

ZHU ZHU PARTY for the girls!

ZHU ZHU Pets are a hit in our house. Our little Paityn thinks they are real and she is always hesitant to touch them at first. So in November we host a girly party for the launch of Zhu Zhu's new little beauty salon. The girls were so excited when we started the party! We let them all pick their very own new pet to pamper. Then they went to wardrobe and chose a whole new outfit for their furry little friend. Once the girls and their Zhu Zhu's were all dressed for the party we assembled the new ramp that attaches to the salon. There you can look in the mirror and style your Zhu Zhu's hair under the blow dryer. So cute!!!

This Ashley pampering her new little pet.

The newer Zhu Zhu's have longer fur on their heads so that you can style them or place a bow in their hair.

Parents with Style gave the new Zhu Zhu's 5 out of 5 stars. We loves these toys and would buy them for our friends and family. The kids played for hours and then cared for their pets as is they were a new born baby!

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Toy Story 3 Action Link Toys!

2010-12-04T18:20:00.000-08:00

We had a blast hosting a TOY STORY 3 Action Links party! We invited a bunch of our friends and put a whole bunch of sets together to while drinking a few cocktails. I had all of my friends over and gave each of the adults a set to set up. All of the kids got some of the little characters to play with then take home later. We had a riot!!

I can say that the sets did take awhile to set up and they are a little fragile..as in you can't really "play rough" with them. My suggestion is to store them in a rubbermaid when play time is all over. There are a ton of pieces and if they get lost it will be hard to link all of the sets together.

I love the little figures that came with the party supplies. Korbyn is addicted to playing with them and can role play like no other kid in america. :)

Nathan our neighbor played with the toys for a long time and really enjoyed himself.

The sets link up so that the kids can attach the action figures with the sets.

All of the kids at the party LOVED the pig..they kept yelling "PIG ATTACK!"

This is the little train attachment.

Overall, we had a riot with the kids..is this something I would buy for other kids? I give these sets a rating of a 2 out of 5. Not my favorite toys that the kids own. They took a long time to put together and they come apart too easily.

The little character figures received a rating of 5 out of 5...yes, I would buy the figures for other kids. LOVE THEM!!

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SANTA PAWS MOVIE

2010-12-04T18:09:00.000-08:00

The Film

The Search for Santa Paws is exactly the type of movie that would run on ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas." The special effects are bad, the music is bad, and the cast is filled with faces that you won't know, but swear you've seen elsewhere. In other words, it's perfect holiday fodder for the kids.

The whole "we need to save Santa Claus" theme has been done to death, but Santa Paws truly takes it to the next level. It manages to borrow from a variety of other movies, most of which are equally bad caliber.

Santa (Office Space's Richard Riehle) gets swiped by a cab, loses his memory, his magic necklace, and his BFF Paws (voiced by Zachary Gordon). Like all wandering homeless men, he scores a job as a local Santa, at a toy store newly acquired by married couple Kate and James Huckle (Bonnie Somerville and John Ducey). Oh -- and there are also orphans. You can't have a sappy Christmas movie without those, right? There are plenty of doe-eyed waifs, but the main ones are played by Madison Pettis and Kaitlyn Maher. Surprisingly, they are insanely cute and very well kept, considering how horribly they are treated. Apparently, it's not such a hard-knock life after all.

At least, it won't be for too long, because that's really what sappy Christmas movies are all about. Add The Search for Santa Paws to that pile, and add it you will, because the kiddos won't care much about the bad story or the cheesy special effects. It has Santa and puppies and presents aplenty. It also gets an extra point for making my kid fear the naughty list. Expect to buy this and watch it repeatedly.

The Picture

Santa's workshop is filled with all of the wonder and colors you'd expect. Colors throughout the movie are nice, as is the detail. The strands on Santa's beard and white hair really pop, but when don't they? That said, there just seems to be something missing here. Maybe a bit of magic? The 1.78:1 transfer is far from the best-looking Christmas movie, but certainly not even close to the worst.

The Sound

Santa Paws has a whole lot of dialogue, which is delivered nicely by this DTS-HD Master Audio track. However, it features an impressive amount of surround use, considering its low-budget background. There's plenty of chatter and street noises, and even a bit Santa's special effects fly through the soundfield on a fairly regular basis. The songs also deliver a nice punch, but there really aren't enough of them to call this a musical. Instead, they seem thrown in for good measure, like it's a holiday movie prerequisite.

The Extras

This release deserves a spot on the naughty list for this pitiful collection of extras. The main short is "The Hucklebuckle Hero," an annoying, but animated short featuring some of the pups from the movie. That said, the kids should lap up the entire seven minutes. Other than that, there's a music video, deleted scenes, and subtitle options for songs.

Final Thoughts

If you're stockings have been stuffed to the gills with movies from Christmas past, there's truly no harm in The Search for Santa Paws. Just remember that this one is geared towards younger kids. Adults will find little to nothing of interest here, unless you enjoy their smiling, reindeer-in-the-headlights gazes. Rachel C.

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STREET DATE: November 23, 2010
Direct prebook: 9/28/10
Distributor prebook: 10/12/10
Suggested retail price: DVD 29.99 SRP (US), $35.99 (Canada); Blu-ray $39.99 (US) and
$44.99 (Canada)
Rated: US: G / Canada: English and French not yet rated
Bonus Material not rated in the US.

About Disney's Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack:

To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favorite Disney movies, in 2008 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment pioneered the Combo Pack – a Blu-ray Disc plus a DVD in a single package.

Huckle Buckle Hero Intro (Bonus)

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MUST HAVE NEAT-OH PRODUCTS! ZIPBIN'S!

2010-11-25T15:04:00.001-08:00

Are you tired of picking up your kids toys and throwing them in the same ole' toy boxes just to find them all over the floor ten minutes later? I struggle will keeping our small home neat and organized. We have what you call a Michigan basement and that means that we just have the washer and dryer down there. No, toy room for the kids massive amount of toys. So I am really excited to tell you about a product that will be keeping our kids toys neat and tidy this year.

We are so pleased to tell all of you about NEAT-OH'S ZIPBINS!!

THANK YOU!! I am so excited to put all of Korbyn's cars in one ZIPBIN and all of his toy figures in another. How cool are these products??
I wish I would have known about these earlier it would have meant keeping toys separated and in their own place.

NEAT-OH has a ton of different designs to choose from. We chose these bins as one of our top picks for this HOLIDAY season!

**Affordable
**Easy to travel with.
**Tons of designs and styles to choose from.
**Keeps toys in one place and your house neat and tidy.

ADD THESE TO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST TODAY!! YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A ZIPBIN.

COUPONS AN GIVEAWAYS!

LEGO® City Fire ZipBin® Large Toy Box Playmat

4.0/5 rating (1 votes)

Description

Keep your child's room TOTALLY NEAT with the LEGO® CITY FIRE ZipBin® Large Toy Box Playmat. When unzipped, it becomes an activity center perfect for buildings and fire fighters with LEGO(R) Bricks. When play is done, four quick zips and all the bricks are captured inside. The LEGO® CITY FIRE ZipBin® Large Toy Box Playmat features cut handles and fabulous artwork. Sturdy, strong, stackable, portable. LEGO(R) blocks not included. ZipBin® products - Totally Neat! LEGO, The LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2009 LEGO Group.

Specs:

Colorful, durable, wipe-clean surfaces
Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers
Meets child safety standards
Patent pending

LEGO® CITY FIRE ZipBin® (A1388XX)
Size:L44
Dimensions:
16.5Lx12.75Wx10H"

CPSIA:

Certificates of Compliance (CPSIA)
Products Safety Information

ZipBin® Wheelie

5.0/5 rating (1 votes)

Description

ZipBin® Softie™ Wheelie looks like and is shaped like a mag wheel and transforms to a working side-by-side race track for fast racing action. The Playscape™ includes a garage area and a winner's circle and built-in parking for 12 vehicles. Two sturdy die cast sports cars are included. Peel out for hours of fun! And when play is done, the Playscape™ becomes a toy bin in a zip, holding the toys inside for easy clean up.

Specs:

Colorful, durable, wipe-clean surfaces
Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers
Meets child safety standards
Patent pending

ZipBin® Wheelie™ (A1261X2)
Size: W10
Dimensions:
Wheel: 10.5 x 10.5 x 3.75 inches
Mat: 44 x 29 inches
Two sturdy die cast cars 3" long and pockets to store 6 cars are included

CPSIA:

Certificates of Compliance (CPSIA)
Products Safety Information

Hot Wheels™ Impavido 1™ ZipBin® RaceCase Backpack

Description

The Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® RaceCase PlayPack™ is a toy backpack which looks just like the included Hot Wheels® Car. It’s the perfect way to carry your Hot Wheels® vehicles. Unzipped, it becomes a racing center with drivable roadways. When play is done, the Playscape™ becomes a backpack in a zip, capturing the toys inside for easy clean up! This play set includes an authentic Hot Wheels® car. The Race Case is part of a complete line of Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® products. Collect them all. ZipBin® products - Totally Neat!

Specs:

Colorful, durable, wipe-clean surfaces
Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers
Meets child safety standards
Patent pending

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® RaceCase BackPack (A1400XX)

Size: C10
Dimensions: 8.0Lx4.3Wx13.5H"

Parents with Style Highly recommends these products!

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GRAB FUZZOODLES!

2010-11-24T11:26:00.000-08:00

Parents with Style's review of FUZZOODLES!

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About two weeks ago we hosted a party for friends at our house featuring FUZZOODLES! You know those commercials you see on the kids channels? Fuzzoodles look like big thick pipe cleaners that you can bend and shape into any position you desire. Each kit contains a bunch of Fuzzoodles and additional add on pieces. Pieces included are shoes, purses, eyes, skirts, and lips.

Fuzzoodles were a total hit at our party! The kids played for a few hours and came up with many different little creatures. They also had a little fashion show displaying each one in a runway walk.

What did we think???? Hands down this was a WINNER!! If you haven't added Fuzzoodles to your holiday shopping list...then you need to today. This is an in-expensive toy that will entertain your kids for hours. It is an easy toy to bring along for road trips and a night at Grandma and Grandpa's. We love it..no glue or tape!

Fuzzoodles
Create oodles of furry Fuzzoodles! Start with bendable, twistable fuzzy noodles, and mix them with easy-to-connect plastic parts to create wacky, silly characters. Whether you twist it, bend it, ball it, build it or pose it, you'll be noodling and Fuzzoodling in no time!

What You Get

(12) 18"L Fuzzoodle noodles
(12) 9"L Fuzzoodle noodles
26 plastic parts including eyes, noses, mouths, hands, accessories and bases
Fuzzoodles Idea Book

Fuzzoodles

Reusable
No glue, no mess
Wide variety of colors and features
Great for boys and girls
Decorate everyday items with Fuzzoodle characters by twisting them onto pens, backpacks, doorknobs, headphones and more
Noodles made of wire and polyester chenille
Ages 5 and up
Made in China

HANNAH AND KENZIE showing off their creations!!

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE!

We also enjoyed some pizza!

OK, Yes, the boys enjoyed the Fuzzoodles also..but they destroyed theirs before I could grab my camera to take a picture.

The kids all got to take a bunch of the product home. Hannah's older brothers were very interested in playing with them and created a bunch of FUZZOODLE characters on Saturday afternoon following our party. So yep, even boys will enjoy these.

We recieved gift sets of Fuzzoodles a long with tote bags to host our party! All of the kids who attended the party were sent home with Fuzzoodles to make their own creations at home. All of the opinions were our own and our guest opinions.

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE COMING SOON!

2010-11-13T11:56:00.000-08:00

Stay Tuned!

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BUMBLE BELLS

2009-12-20T18:08:00.000-08:00

BUMBLE BELLS

TOP HOLIDAY PICK! These fabulous tiny little gems are all the rage for your newest addition. Our little Paityn is enjoying hers..she love the sound of the bells. It is soothing and enticing for her to play with.

Bumble Bells are audible anklewear for the newest of human beings. These expandable, 925 sterling silver anklets are beautiful accessories that have bells on them so that you can hear wherever baby goes. Bumble Bells are the original baby tracking device! Bumble Bells come in 3 sizes -- 0-9 months, 9 months to 4 years, and 5-9 years of age. Along with Bumble Bells, we also sell Bumble Bangles (for adults), Bumble Charms, and Bumble ID Bracelets. You can see our line here

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HOT TOYS!

2009-12-19T13:26:00.000-08:00

Hasbro toys
Hasbro introduced a ton of great toys this Holiday Season. Our reviews fell in love with all of these toys listed below. They recommend them for your little ones this Christmas. PWS is proud to recommend the high quality toys that Hasbro makes. Your child will love these top picks.

DINO ROARS Stompers DINOSAURS

(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 09)

With exciting movements and life like sounds, these walking dino pals are sure to become toddler's best friend. Push a sensor on the dinosaur's back to see it "come to life!" The lively triceratops stompers pal marches and throws its head back, and the adorable anklysaurus stompers dino swings its tail as it stomps forwards. Each realistic, roaring dinosaur friend is sold separately. Requires three “AA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

PLAY-DOH SPAGHETTI FACTORY

(HASBRO/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Now)

Order up! This fun filled playset will have kids 'cooking' up an impressive variety of PLAY-DOH pasta and noodle creations. Simply place the bowl or plate atop the noodle factory, push down the arms, and a big portion of PLAY-DOH pasta appears. Add 'yummy' looking toppings like PLAY-DOH meatballs, tomatoes or shrimp using the selection of handy half-molds. Set includes four 3-ounce cans of colorful PLAY-DOH compound and a play mat. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

PHOTO STONE

What better way to preserve a picture or send one overseas this Holiday Season. These tiny little gems are a gift to cherish forever. Plus, you can carry them anywhere they are small and can become your new luck charm. LOVE IT!

November 11 is Veteran’s Day and AngelStar offers a truly unique and comforting product for families and loved ones our military troops. The new Photo Stone™ can personalized and carried as a daily reminder to inspire appreciation and remembrance of our loved ones overseas. Each stone is packaged with a printed template featuring a perforated cut-out size for adding photos or quotes. The Photo Stone™ templates can be used on one or both sides of the stone.

At www.myphotostone.com, customers can simply choose a template, print it and cut it out to fit the Stone, or create one of their own using personal images.

Pandigital

Pandigital is a company that we love to work with..why?...
Pandigitial makes wonderful high tech products that help you display your beautiful pictures. All of the products that Pandigital makes are high quality and affordable.

Pandigital now works with retailers to make digital photo frames easy to personalize with some of your favorite memories. You can go to the websites of Sears, Kohl's, Costco and others, purchase a Pandigital digital photo frame and at time of purchase, you can upload photos directly to the frame. So, when the frame ships, it will come already loaded with great photos that the special someone in your life will cherish. There is even the option to write a personalized message that will appear when the frame is turned on, such as "Happy Holidays," "Meet me under the mistletoe," or simply "Happy New Year!"

As you can imagine -- this is incredibly simple for anyone to do, yet gives the impression that the gift giver spent lots of time and effort to personalize it. Here are a few places you can see this:
CLICK HERE TO SEE SEAR'S
CLICK HERE TO SEE COSTCO'S

If you just aren't sure which pictures to choose, or you want your loved one to chose their own photos, Pandigital has a several other wonderful gift ideas. Here are two:

Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner: This lets customers scan photos up to 4x6 inches large with a single touch onto an SD card (which DOES come with the scanner). It stores the photos onto the 512MB SD card, which consumers can then remove from the scanner to place in their PC or digital photo frame for downloading and viewing. MSRP: $120.

PANDIGITIAL'S GALLERY

JEWEL STREET DESIGN'S

If you are looking for beautiful jewelry this Holiday than look no further than Jewel Street Designs.
We are pleased to recommend the fabulous jewelry made at Jewel Street Designs. We have awarded this company our top honors this Holiday Season. For the great workmanship and beautiful designs offered at this shop!

ABOUT THE DESIGNER from her website!

I started Jewel Street Designs a couple of years after my daughter was born with a soft cleft palate. I was needed at home, but I also had a lot of creative energy that needed an outlet. Since then, my style has continued to evolve and has finally settled on the current style you will see on my site.

My jewelry is a reflection of everything that inspires me. From architecture, to nature, to books, and art. All of my pieces are completely designed and created by me.

I have also had my work in the Step by Step Wire Magazine in the summer of 08.

SPINMASTER

Spinmaster toys are always far ahead of many of the toy companies in their unique brand. We love looking to see what they will come up with next. We are please to tell you about the latest and greatest new toys this holiday season!

Liv dolls are Spin Master’s most talked about new toy this holiday season. The next big thing to shake up the doll aisle, Liv dolls offer a unique new combination of amazing design, fun wig play, high end realistic looking fashions, and great online content at a very affordable price. Liv dolls most popular features include:

· 14 points of articulation for greater poseability (versus an industry standard of 5-6)

· Easy to change wigs so girls can instantly switch hair styles and colors, or even cut and style their doll’s hair

· Insert glass-like eyes

· Detailed, realistic fashions

Bakugan continues to be the hottest property in boys action. This Fall, the most incredible Bakugan yet is introduced - The 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid. It combines 6 Bakugan Trap and 1 Dragonoid Bakugan to create the ultimate monster! Package includes 1 Gate Card and 1 Ability Card.

Glodoodle – The new drawing toy that allows you to make incredible pictures with light! Simply turn on the Glodoodle and use either your finger or the simple drawing tool and watch your pictures come to life. Has three different colours.

Flick Trix is a new fingerbike line by Spin Master that gives BMX enthusiasts real authentic licensed replica BMX fingerbikes to ride and show off as collectables. It’s like Tech Deck for BMX.

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BABY EGGI

2009-12-18T13:09:00.000-08:00

Most of our readers know that we LOVE BABY EGGI! I can tell you there is nothing cuter than seeing your child running around after you put them in some new duds from Baby Eggi! Super stylish, hip and all the rage! This company offer the highest quality of clothing and is made with the highest standards out there. Everytime I see the new line it makes me want to blow my whole paycheck on the kids clothes. We highly recommend Baby Eggi and awarded them our TOP PICK AWARD for 2009! Parents with Style recommends Baby Eggi to all of our readers!

Co-Founder/Jennifer Ahn-Newman( from their site)

Since 1997, Jennifer has worked in the non-profit field and currently serves as the Managing Director of The Film Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Martin Scorsese and nine other distinguished filmmakers to protect and preserve motion pictures. With responsibilities that range from developing national educational programs and managing staffs in both Los Angeles and New York to producing special events and implementing fundraising strategies, Jennifer wanted to use her diverse experience to create a company that would combine her business skills, love of fashion and dedication to helping others. Inspired by the birth of her son in 2006 and desire to work with her sister, Jennifer knew that creating a children's clothing line would bring together her passions...and Baby Eggi was born.

Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her son, Luca and husband, Todd.

Co-Founder/Julie Ahn-Kim

After working for a decade in the fashion industry, Julie decided to leave her executive position at an international apparel company to take on motherhood full time. As a mother of three girls, Julie knows from experience that parents today are not only looking for quality children's clothing that is both fashionable and affordable, but would also like a way to give back to their community. With the help of her sister and husband, who also has extensive experience in the apparel industry, Julie knew she could create hip, sophisticated, yet affordable clothes that would combine her passion, experience and inspirations... and Baby Eggi was born.

Julie lives in New Jersey with her daughters, Ellie, Ava, and Riley, and husband, Rae, and dog Daisy.

Artist/Mark Mahoney

Mark Mahoney has been bringing his unique artistry and charisma to the world of tattooing since 1977. Starting as a youngster at "The Clubhouse" in Boston, he eventually made his way to California in 1980. It was at "the Pike" tattoo parlor where he mastered the style of fine line and black and grey artwork.

Living in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters, he is currently the proprietor and premiere artist of Mark Mahoney's SHAMROCK SOCIAL CLUB located in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. His outstanding work can be seen throughout the hardcore street scene as well as on some of today's hottest celebs, including: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Courtney Cox, Nicole Ritchie, Drew Barrymore, Daniel Day Lewis, Bruce Willis, Brooke Shields, Christina Aguilera, David Arquette, Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Cate Blanchett among many others.

Working with Baby Eggi to create one-of-a-kind designs is Mark's first foray into the children's fashion world.

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TOP PICK FOR THIS HOLIDAY

2009-12-18T08:31:00.000-08:00

REVIEW OF KEURIG

So this holiday season I gave my parents a Keurig coffee maker, since my Mom is laid off and my Dad works 2nd shift...they have more time together, I figured they would love it. I gave it to them and waited a couple of days to let them try it out. I gave my Mom a jingle one morning from my office to see what they thought. Well, my Mom laughed out loud and said that my father has turned into a coffee addict!!! They had to go out and buy new LARGER coffee cups since my Dad was brewing away. He loves it and already has the cups K-cups purchased at a super low price buy using his savvy smarts.

So what is so cool about this coffee maker?
*You don't have any clean-up. (maybe a little if it splatters)
*You can switch from coffee to tea in about 2 seconds.
*They have a great selection of fabulous well known coffees to choose from.
*So easy to use. Check out the selection here!

We love it in our house also! Russell has turned into a hot chocolate addict..since he doesn't like the taste of coffee.

The Keurig's Platinum best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing.

The Platinum offers the full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the "Set Your Favorite Cup Size" option. The largest available 60 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to ten cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. The sleek, award-winning design is a unique footprint among Keurig's line of home brewing systems and includes both a blue lit water reservoir and blue lit LCD display.

ORDER ONLINE!

Parents with Style highly recommends this coffee maker to all of our readers.

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TODAYS TOP HOLIDAY PICKS!

2009-12-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

YOGA 4 Fertility

Looking to get pregnant in the New Year? Try Brenda Strong's new DVD and discover new natural ways to help strengthen your body in preparation for getting pregnant. A great DVD we highly recommend to all of our readers.

Brenda Strong Yoga4Fertility DVD Box Set.It is priced at $59.99 and is available on Brenda's website - yoga4fertility.com

Nurturing Yourself (from Brenda's Site)

Fertility/Pregnancy

If you have a goal to get pregnant, you are in the right place. You will discover natural solutions in the practices and products on this website that will help you to ground, relax and learn to receive to conceive. And, by the time you carry that baby, you will be a healthier person. (more)

If you are already pregnant, you are in the right place. You will find natural solutions to relieve tension, and strengthen your body in preparation for birth and help support the health and well being of your child and yourself at the same time. (more)

Strong Yoga 4 Pregnancy with Brenda Strong

This DVD is a yoga practice appropriate for all three trimesters. Modified to adjust to your energy level, ability and body changes, this DVD can be personalized to fit your needs. This DVD will help prepare for labor and delivery and help relieve some of the discomforts of pregnancy, such as edema, exhaustion, muscle soreness and circulation problems.

Benefits:

Increased energy
Strength and Stability in muscles and joints
Assists in oxygene optimization
Prepares for the rigors of labor
Improved sleep patterns

With simple and easy to follow instructions, this DVD can be as challenging as you wish. Understanding that changes occur daily, this DVD can be modified for all levels of experience.

Added Features:

Labor techniques with a partner
A menu that allows you to choose and vary your practice
Testimonials of women who became pregnant with Strong Yoga4Fertility�
Kegel instructions for pre and post labor

GO FOR IT! GET IT TODAY!

KIDS BOOK

Have a family member that is surviving Cancer? Are you having a hard time talking to your children about it? Check out this great book that will make it easier to talk about and to deal with the trials ahead. Fabulous book that we highly recommend.
The book, Nana What’s Cancer? explains cancer to children ages 6-11. It was written by a grandmother and her eight year old granddaughter after the grandmother was diagnosed with stage IV cancer.

HOLIDAY MOVIE PICKS FOR THE KIDS:

HIT Favorites Frosty Friends

Thomas Holiday Express (DVD w/toy)

Thomas Sodor Holiday Collection

Barney tee-riffic Holiday Collection

Bob the Builder: Builder Crew Holiday Collection

MOTOROLA

The latest Motorola Talkabout MJ270 two-way radios are a must-have communication device for active lifestyles. With a range of 27 miles, NOAA weather alerts, hands-free operation, an Emergency alert button and even flexible charging from the car, PC, desktop and even in remote areas, these are a perfect and practical communication device for families and outdoor enthusiasts. They are especially useful as we get into the holiday cruising season, fall family camping and winter ski vacations as they operate in areas not covered by cell phones. So, are a perfect communication device for camping, hiking, taking to the park, vacation, and even a staple for emergency preparedness kits. Let me know if I can supply photos/product info. MSRP: $69.99 per pair. These can be purchased at Radio Shack, Best Buy, Home Depot, to name a few and online.

We love these and know you will also! You can bring them everywhere, which are perfect for people who love to be outdoors. We love this product for the man in your life. Motorola has done it again, you will not be disappointed. We love them!

SANDISK
Starting at $10, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for any parent who would love to increase the functionality of their mobile phone. Many people don’t take full advantage of their phone’s media capabilities – such as turning it into an mP3 player or a video camera, storing hundreds of photos and even watching movies.

Perfect Stocking stuffer for your media hungry kids. Heck, I love these and they are easy to use and they are ooohh so tiny. How can one such a tiny little thing do so much. These are Parents with Style approved!

For about $10 and smaller than the size of a dime, you can get a 4GB microSD Memory Card from SanDisk that gives you storage for: 500 songs- over 1,200 photos- 0.5 hours of videos

This TINY card easily slips into your phone’s SD slot [over 75% of phones have this] and lets you capture, store and carry hundreds of media items.

Now holiday memories with family can be saved on a device that most moms and dads never leave home without. For this price you can pick up a few of them and put one in everyone's stocking. Who wouldn't love these Sandisk products! Super storage for all of your media needs.

Proactiv Solution

I have struggled with acne my whole life and I can honestly tell you the only thing that has ever helped it is Proactiv. I love how the Proactivs Solution cleared up my acne with its powerful yet gentle cleansing power. This is the perfect pick for the teen or adult struggling with acne.

Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields developed Proactiv nearly 15 years ago as a solution for their adult female patients who just didn't understand how to prevent their acne - and they say the same phenomenon they observed then still happens today: women are in denial about their acne. They don't like to think of themselves as having acne. Yet, they have blemishes, regularly. Prevention is key and that's what Proactiv was designed for. The perfect gift to yourself or a son, daughter, or loved one, is the gift of clear and radiant skin, which really is the gift of confidence, especially during this time of year in which we look to be close in proximity and create lasting impressions.

www.Proactiv.com

Meaningful Beauty -- By beautiful mother/entrepreneur/super model, Cindy Crawford, the Meaningful Beauty skin care line is an age maintenance regimen that combines a powerful antioxidant with luxurious anti-aging ingredients in beautiful packaging -- to bring a model's luxurious skincare regimen to the rest of the world. The line includes a day moisturizer, a night treatment, a gentle cleanser, a great-smelling, pore-refining toner, a deep cleaning facial masque, a depuffing, brightening eye treatment, a neck and décolleté treatment (an often ignored area that gives us away!) and a glowing serum (a model's secret!). Meaningful Beauty is great for every day and, beautifully packaged, making it gift worthy as well.

A nice line that is great for older skin types..I don't recommend this for teens or even anyone in their early 20's..I do recommend it for everyone about 25 years of age. I love the deep cleaning facial mask..it makes your skin feel wonderful.

www.MeaningfulBeauty.com

In An Instant -- Brought to you by another top model, Heidi Klum, who was concerned about maintaining her youthful glow, developed In An Instant. This skincare line is great those 20 to 30-somethings who are looking for products that work instantly to minimize those tiny lines that might start appearing and need products to cleanse, moisturize and prep their skin for the day. It smells and feels fresh and vibrant and its fast and easy to use.

Looking for glow? Keep your skin youthful by using Heidi Klums line of products.

www.InAnInstant.com

Sheer Cover -- Brought to you by Leeza Gibbons, who is dedicated to empowerment and confidence building, Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup unlocks your natural inner glow and is virtually a goof-proof makeup to obtain a flawless looking complexion. Recently awarded for 'Best Foundation' by Shecky's Beauty At Its Best 2009 Awards, Sheer Cover minerals are 100% natural, infused with skin soothing botanicals, natural sun protection, and anti-oxidant green tea to help protect your skin from the visible signs of premature aging. It also does not contain any oils, talc, or perfumes. You just brush it on and your flaws disappear- in an instant. That's why it's become a favorite of Hollywood makeup artists and beauty insiders as well as regular women who want to put their best face forward. The Sheer Cover starter kit is great for a woman at any age, making it a great gift for the most novice user to the most experienced makeup fan!

Sheer Cover is fantastic and I love how easy it is to use. You can buff away redness and blotchiness. My favorite part of the Sheer Cover collection is the cover up..it is silky and goes on so smooth. My skin looks flawless when wearing Sheer Cover.

www.SheerCover.com

Wen -- Also awarded the coveted Shecky’s Beauty at Its Best Award, Wen was honored with the "Best Shampoo and Conditioner" award. Created as the brainchild of celebrity hairstylist, Chaz Dean, Wen is a unique approach to cleaning and conditioning hair in single-step process. Made with natural ingredients and avoiding, harsh chemicals and detergents which may be found in other ordinary shampoos, the Wen® haircare system is a revolutionary way to cleanse hair and helps add sheen, luster, moisture, manageability and better color retention.

Chaz Dean offers this awesome cleansing system that will leave your hair soft and manageable. Everything is natural and you won't see any of the yucky things on this label. Love the product line!!!

www.WenHairCare.com

PULSE SLITHER

TURNING, SLIDING AND DRIFTING! WOW! This does it all!
What a fun scooter that will keep your kids busy for hours. The sleek look with make your child that talk of the neighborhood. You can do all kinds of tricks to impress while excercising. Yep, your kid won't be a couch potato if he/she owns one of these! WE LOVE IT!

The first innovative three-wheeled scooter of its kind, the Slither offers the ability to pull off tricks and maneuvers that are simply not possible on any other scooter or wheeled good thanks to the two large front wheels offset with a single rear wheel housed in a pivot-mounted swivel truck.

The Pulse Slither translates the fun of riding a snowboard, skiing or surfing into a street toy. It can be ridden facing forward or standing to one side and is propelled by “slithering” from side to side or by pushing with your foot, opening up even more trick possibilities and making it that much harder to put away. The rudder-like rear wheel with variable tension gives the rider the freedom to drift in and out of turns, zip around corners, execute lightning-quick 180º turns and adjusts to their skill level.

Emblazoned with vibrant in-molded graphics, that won’t chip or peel, the Pulse Slither is available in two dynamic color ways: Electric Blue “Skull Wing” and Toxic Green “Von Scroll.” This hit stores mid-October, the Slither, which retails for $59.99, will be sold at all the major retailers and select sporting goods locations.

The Pulse Slither is the long-awaited follow up to last year’s hit ride-on toy, the Pulse Kick N’ Go. Bravo Sports CEO Tony Armand, the brainchild behind both scooters, adds “We are so excited about the release of the Slither. These extreme scooters offer more versatility, functionality and excitement than a traditional scooter and are so fun for kids of all ages and skill to ride.”

Pulse Slither Drift Scooter

$59.99 www.pulsescooters.com for videos, retailers, to purchase, etc.

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KARITO KIDS TRAVEL CHARMERS II

Parents with Style reviewers have been huge fans of Karito kids and love that they came out with a new doll. These are small and easy to carry along anywhere you go. High quality with and adorable face and child would love.

Karito Kids Travel Charmers II, multicultural dolls that teach kids about giving back, with 3% of each product purchase going to help kids in the developing world. The characters travel to new countries each year, and dress in current fashions inspired by their destination. The Travel Charmers II dolls retail for $19.99 and are available online at www.karitokids.com and at specialty toy stores nationwide.

Old-fashioned gift ideas for the young at heart

Fabulous idea for your parents! These gift sets are awesome and will bring you the feeling of days gone by. Each set comes with old time favorites and will be the perfect gift for the person who has everything. LOVE IT!

This holiday season give the gift of great childhood memories with items from the Old 52 General Store (www.Old52.com), an online niche store carrying all things nostalgic.

At Old52.com or at their store in Sabin, Minn., you can choose from:

· The varied retro soda line, featuring 300+ flavors of glass-bottled favorites like Nesbitt’s Orange, Dad’s Root Beer or Nehi. (Price: $1.99/bottle or $15 for variety 10-pack)

· Old-fashioned candy options ranging from Black Jack gum and Zotz candy to Pop Rocks. (Prices range from $.50 to $2.29)

· Retro toys including classics like Sea Monkeys, Magic Rocks, wind-up tin toys, sock monkeys and tea sets. (Prices range from $2 to $25)

Whether you’re shopping for that hard-to-buy-for person or hoping to remind your family of a time when life seemed simpler, the Old 52 General Store has products that are perfect under the tree or as one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers.

Thanks to Old 52’s online store, no matter where you live, you can buy the kinds of gifts that bring back the joys of childhood and have your loved ones exclaiming, “I remember this from when I was a kid!”

TECH GADGET: V-MODA’s new Faze headphones with microphone are affordable, sleek and compatible with all iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, Palm Pre and MP3 devices. Faze does double duty allowing users to smoothly transition from talk to tunes. Retails at Best Buy and Costco stores for $49.99.
So tiny but packs a punch. These are all the rage and needs to be added to your shopping list. This is a top pick for our tech category. You won't be sorry!

BOARDBOOK ALBUMS

Scrapbooking, Baby Shower Gifts, and Wedding Photo Albums

The albums could be used by little ones to keep all their favorite photos or to record memorable events. Moms and other grownups could make scrapbooks, or customize and decorate the albums for special occasions, to give as gifts, etc. The solid white albums are great for weddings, scrap-booking, or decorating yourself. Kids would have a great time decorating their own books with stickers, stamps, or markers. We also offer pink, blue, and yellow albums titled “My First Photos” that are perfect for toddlers or to give as baby shower gifts. We plan to offer the books in other styles and colors in the future. Please feel free to make suggestions or share ideas about products that you would like to see in our store
Totally love the idea of spreading the word about these books. How creative...we love this and will be getting one for Paityn. These are made with thick heavy pages that are easy to see and easy to turn for little ones. Don't forget to hop on over to the site to get yours today.

You can see our YouTube product demo video by clicking on the link
below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eXwuXIFUho

KettleWorx

Kettlebells Fitness DVDs Routines Workouts Exercises and offers a complete kettlebell training program on DVD for home use. Designed to emulate a true personal trainer experience, KettleWorx is appropriate for men and women of any fitness level. Users are led through a series of gradually more challenging workouts that comprise the “Six Week Body Transformation”.

KettleWorx is a complete home fitness program based entirely on kettlebell training. The complete KettleWorx system includes ten DVDs, training in 200 unique exercises, over 12 hours of personalized kettlebell instruction and a healthy eating guide. The KettleWorx program results in a remarkable body transformation after just six weeks, and requires only three 20-minute workouts per week.

Get fit in the New Year with a system that works or should I say, WORX! A whole system that will have you beach body ready by summer. We highly recommend it.

AUNTIE ANNE'S

AHHHHH! My favorite pretzel's...now you can make them at home. I cannot walk past the Auntie Anne's in the mall without buying some for myself and the kids. Nevaeh loves the cinnamon sugar and Korbyn like to dip his. Now when we can't make it to the mall we can make our own and so can you!

Auntie Anne’s Make-Your-Own Pretzel Kit allows you to mix, twist, and bake 10 Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzels in the comfort of your home kitchen. The kit includes all of the dry ingredients needed along with step-by-step instructions. All that’s needed is vegetable oil, non-stick spray and butter and you are on your way to a homemade treat – with a twist!

From our kitchen to yours, Auntie Anne’s Make-Your-Own Pretzel Kits are available for the suggested retail price of $12.95 at participating stores or online at www.auntieannes.com.

12 Hole Tenor Ocarina with a Protective Bag and Songbooks

This instrument is a brand new, black 12-hole ceramic tenor ocarina similar to the one appears in Legend of Zelda. It is about 7" long, accurately tuned in the key of C Major, with a pitch range of more than an octave and half (13 notes). It also has the capability of performing sharps and flats. We have included a fingering chart with this ocarina. Click here to hear a sound sample.

We have included a protective bag, a Zelda Songbook, and Folksong for Ocarina Volume One with this ocarina.

Check out our new Twilight Princess Songbook. Get it for 10% off

I never knew something so small could make such beautiful music. WOW! These are great and the kids love working with them..try something different this Holiday and teach your children to play one of these.

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WELLNESS MEATS

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Parents with Style highly recommends buying this years Holiday food products from U.S. Wellness Meats. This food is fabulous and good for you also. We were lucky enough to get to try several products that were sent to us quickly and oh so fresh.
We ordered a Chicken and it was finger licking good..free of all the yucky stuff. One of my favorite products is fresh real butter. YUMMY! Full rich flavor and I love to slather it on every thing I can.

Wellness Meats (http://USWellnessMeats.com) line of products for your Holiday feasts. U.S. Wellness Meats, a farming collective based in Missouri, raises cattle the “old-fashioned” way—forage fed with rotational grazing patterns that mimic the roaming patterns of American buffalo.

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HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE ONES YOU LOVE!

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HASBRO FOR KIDS

Start a Family Game Night tradition with Monopoly: Family Game Night Championship Edition, Clue: Secrets & Spies Edition or Jenga Max.

As a parent we have always stood behind Hasbro and their toys. Our top pick this year is the Jenga Max..get your game this Holiday and be the hit of the party!

Gift the perfect present under $20 with Connect 4X4, Pictureka! or Boggle.

GAMES FROM UNCLE SKUNKLE TOYS

Uncle Skunkle Toys, offers two great family fun games- Rapid 4 and Bambooga. If you are looking for games that are new and different instead of the same ole board games look no further than Rapid 4 and Bambooga.

A fun new game for anyone..step out of the box and experience a new game that will make your friends come back for more.

SHAINS

We featured Shains last year in our guide and again they were a hit with our reviewers. We love the eco-factor and the hip style these Shains offer. Unique and a fun way to show off your personal style. A great stocking stuffer for the tween in your life.

Shains at http://shainsware.com for a cool gift idea. They have recycled accessories that empower people to make their own statement.

Wellness Mat:

A Healthy Way Of Life

OK! As you will see we awarded the Wellness Mat our top honors this Holiday Season. Why?? OMG! I want the earth to be covered in Wellness Mats..I am not kidding. Hubby asked if we could do the whole house in Wellness Mats.
When my parents came over for Thanksgiving, you should have heard them..OMG! This feels so good! Yep, you will step on this mat and melt because it cusions your feet as if your walking in heaven. OH! Am I laying it on too thick??? Nope, get one for yourself and let me know what you think! You will be thanking me for telling y ou about this.

WellnessMats dramatically reduces the fatigue and discomfort associated with long term or stationary standing. The unique one piece construction has a soft inner design structure that serves as a preventative approach against potential back, leg, and foot problems. Our revolutionary concept interacts with the body by suspending your body weight thus reducing impact on the joints. Your weight will frequently shift and rebalance itself, reducing the stress and strain of many daily activities. The Wellness Mat promotes better posture, proper circulation, muscle conditioning and a sense of well being.

The distinct comfort of WellnessMats combined with the many features and benefits, as well as being medically proven and backed by healthcare professionals, make it the absolute best therapeutic flooring product on the market.

BOOK FOR PARENTING

The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries

In this down-to-earth guide, parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice for dealing with children's difficult behavior and hot button issues including biting, temper tantrums, cheating, bad friends, inappropriate clothing, sex, drugs, peer pressure, and much more. Written for parents of kids age 3-13, this book offers easy-to-implement advice for the most important challenges parents face with kids from toddlers to tweens.

Includes immediate solutions to the most common childhood problems and challenges
Written by Today Show's resident parenting expert Michele Borba
Offers clear step-by-step guidance for solving difficult childhood behaviors and family conflicts
Contains a wealth of advice that is easy-to-follow and gets quick results
Author has written outstanding parenting books including Building Moral Intelligence, No More Misbehavin', Don't Give Me that Attitude, and more

Each of the 101 issues includes clear questions, specific step-by-step solutions, and advice that is age appropriate.

THE BIG BOOK OF PARENTING SOLUTIONS: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries (Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint; September 2009; $19.95 / Paper; ISBN: 978-0-7879-8831-9), from Today Show contributor Michele Borba, is the be-all, end-all, reference guide to hot button family issues for parents of kids ages 3-13. In an easy-to-use cookbook-like format, Borba lays out specific, step-by-step solutions to:

Early behaviors like thumb sucking, tantrum throwing, biting, poor listening skills, selfish attitudes, problems sleeping, bathroom battles, picky eating, and continuing to...

Later behaviors like inappropriate dressing, cheating, stealing, lying, intolerance, bullying, materialism, poor sportsmanship, bad friends, and going on to...

Tween behaviors like sex, drinking and drugs, steroids, obesity, anxiety, depression, cell phone, use, internet safety, video game addiction, money, homework, and more.

Inspired by sound statistical research, survey results gathered with Parents magazine , and pressing questions from real parents, THE BIG BOOK OF PARENTING SOLUTIONS is an all-encompassing, go-to guide that promises to be the last resource you will ever need.

GLEE GUM

Perfect stocking stuffer that will make your kids eyes light up. Yummy gum that has many flavor options for even the pickiest chewer. Very in-expensive and a great add on to any gift.

Glee Gum is all-natural, gluten-free chewing gum with no artificial coloring, flavoring, sweeteners nor preservatives. Glee Gum is the only gum in North America made the old-fashioned way, with chicle! Chicle is a natural tree sap harvested sustainably from the rainforests of Central America. Once all chewing gum was made with chicle, but today most gum is made entirely from synthetic stuff. Not Glee Gum! Glee Gum uses chicle because it is an eco-friendly way to help conserve the rainforest.

Chicle is also what gives the gum such great, long-lasting chewing texture! Glee Gum is a “green” gum right down to the packaging, which is made from biodegradable, recycled cardboard. So chew with Glee, naturally! (SRP $0.99 per pack, available at grocery stores nationwide and online at URL http://gleegum.com/order.htm)

MAKE YOUR OWN CANDY KITS

Available in Make Your Own Chocolate, Make Your Own Chewing Gum, and Make Your Own Gummies, these activity kits are all-natural, educational, and eco-friendly. With pre-packaged ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, kids aged 8 and up get a real kick out of making candy from scratch. (Younger children enjoy it too, with parental supervision!) Focusing on the history behind and the origin of these candies, each kit is designed to captivate kids’ interest, connect them to the global community, and create something yummy to eat in the process!(SRP $12.99 per kit, available at gift stores nationwide and online at URL http://gleegum.com/order.htm)

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Holiday Gift Ideas!

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EAT CLEANER

All Natural Food Wash

Clean and Green. All natural, made with certified kosher ingredients.
Recyclable packaging.

Ready-to-Use Produce Wash (Easy Spray Nozzle)
Ready-to-Use Produce Wash (Easy Spray Nozzle)

Biodegradable Fresh Produce Wipes

A great to enjoy healthy snacking on the go. (No rinsing required).
Our wipes are made with biodegradable cloth. The perfect way to clean away pesticides, waxes and dirt from fresh produce while on the go. Great for picnics, hiking, road trips, plus post-shopping fruit fixes and more.

After seeing an episode of Dr. Oz...I found out that by time I buy an apple at a grocery store and bring it home to eat approx. 21 people have touched already! YUCK! That totally grossed me out to the point, that I will not let my family eat any fruit or vegetables without washing them first with EAT CLEANER products! Fabulous product that will help keep my family healthier! The Part is that they offer a wipe so I can tuck those in my purse and make sure our food is clean even when we are on the run!

Xan Confections

Xan Confections, a gourmet, artisan chocolate and caramel company that produces treats using all-natural ingredients that are both luxurious and unique.
With options to please the both the chocolate connoisseur and the diet-conscious, Xan Confections truly has something for everyone – a great gift for both moms and dads. Xan Confections is available for purchase at select Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, and other specialty stores, as well as online at www.XanConfections.com. International shipping is available. With boxes ranging from $5.99 to $25, Xan can be relatively inexpensive but still make an impression.

These wonderful confections are the perfect gift for anyone in your life. We love them and think that they are the perfect stocking stuffer. Smooth luxurious chocolate that will melt in you mouth and keep you begging for more. Parents with Style highly recommends Xan Confections.

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BORN FREE

Need a safer bottle? Look no further than BORN FREE! A wonderful choice for the new baby in your life. Safer is the only way to go..high quality bottles and sippy cups at affordable prices!

BornFree has developed a range of products baby bottles, cups and accessories that is totally free of the potentially dangerous chemicals Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC. In addition, BornFree's cups and bottles feature the unique BornFree venting system, designed to reduce colic and ear infections.

2x Pacifiers for Day and Night Use

New from BornFree, the BPA-Free Pacifier for Day and Night Use is an orthodontic silicone pacifier with a flexible handle that retains its shape and doesn't hamper sleep. Made from materials that are 100% free of Bisphenol-A, Phthalates and PVC, the BornFree pacifier also features an orthodontic collapsible teat that encourages the natural development of baby's teeth and gums and a breathable shield to reduce skin irritation and protect sensitive skin. $7.99

BornFree Gift Set
The BornFree Gift Set includes: 3x 5oz bottles with level 1 nipples, 1x 9oz Bottle with level 1 nipples, 1x Trainer cup, 1x Package level 2 nipples. $44.99

Teething Toddler Kit
Get through painful teething times with BornFree's Teething Toddler Kit. Contains one Silicone Teether, one Training Cup with teething friendly spout and two orthodontic Day Night Pacifiers (stage 2).$24.99

Biscotti di Vecchio
You have never had Biscotti until you have tried Biscotti di Vecchio! Unique one of a kind biscotti that offers a ton of unique flavors. Combinations you can never dream up on your own. This sweet and savory goodness will entice you over and over again.

Biscotti di Vecchio are offered in five scrumptious sweet varieties: Pistachio Chocolate Chocolate Chunk, Toasted Almond, Cranberry Orange Zest, Cayenne Cherry Chocolate Chunk and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut. They come in three package sizes: Otto (a bag of 8), Dozzina (a bag of 12) and the Speciale Festa (an assortment of 15 biscotti.) Biscotti di Vecchio are made with only the finest ingredients and are handmade, twice-baked and hand cut to ensure the integrity, flavor and texture of these unique and delicious treats. No artificial ingredients or preservatives are added...ever! They are all perfect for gift giving. They stay fresh for up to three months when frozen or stored in airtight containers allowing fortunate friends and family to devour passionately or enjoy leisurely.

Busted Tees
Looking for a hot new Tee that will catch the eye of everyone?? Busted Tees have a wide selection of unique hot tees! A fabulous find for anyone in your family. Check out their website and look at all of the awesome designs. PWS loves this fabulous company!

Busted Tees opened in March, 2004 and is entirely run by the guys from CollegeHumor.com. We decided to start making T-shirts because we want people to have fun, laugh, look good, feel comfortable, get good jobs, get sweaty dancing, and go home with someone who also did those things.

All of the designs you see on the site were made by us or by friends of ours. We're always on the lookout for new designs, so get ahold of us if you want to be part of the family!

We do our best to keep prices reasonable while still making high-quality tees. A lot of our shirts are printed on American Apparel, which are seriously the nicest shirts you'll find anywhere. They're also made in Los Angeles in a sweatshop-free environment, so you don't have to feel guilty when you order with us.

If you have anything to ask or say about our shirts or our website, we want to hear from you. Also, if you have photos of you and your friends wearing our shirts, we'd love to see those, too. Get at us, dog.

SPIbelt

Love this product! Do you see people walking around with their ipods in their hands not knowing where to put them? You can't do anything while carrying them around because your hands are not free.

So what is the perfect solution???

A SPIbelt...

You will not have to keep your ipod in your hands once you buy a Spibelt. All you have to do is tuck in the little pouch and viola! Your hands are free to do whatever you want while listening to your favorite music!

SPIbelt is offering a complete line of unique gifts suitable to any budget. Looking for the perfect gift for the practical individual who enjoys being hands free, recreational athletes, fitness enthusiasts, travelers, and children alike but all under $20? Look no further than the SPIbelt, the original Small Personal Item Belt that keeps all personal belongings close at hand including a cell phone, IPod, cash, keys, and identification. SPIbelt ( www.spibelt.com ) promises to delight even the hard to please and that special someone this holiday season at the right price.

Great sound meets hands-free convenience and ideal ergonomics with V-MODA's Faze metal headphone with microphone. With V-MODA's fundamentals of precise engineering, quality materials and fashion-forward design at its core, the Faze headphone offers its user the finest in sound and style.
Faze is universally compatible with all iPhone, iPod, latest BlackBerry Smartphones, MP3, CD, DVD, and computers*

FAZE headphones will let your kids rock out in style. A sleek style and high performance is all the rave with these this Holiday Season! If you receive a set of these in your stocking you are one lucky duck. High quality, lightweight and durable! We love these and highly recommend them.

Convenient and comfort for the active lifestyle

hands-free microphone and call/music control button*
lightweight ergonomic aluminum alloy design
Kevlar® reinforced cable for ultimate durability
three pairs of both black and clear silicone fittings (S,M,L)
2.5mm adaptor for compatibility with all Blackberry Smartphones

*-Click here for information on compatibility

v-moda signature sound

sound signature features deep yet precise bass levels
noise isolating BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) technology helps reduce outside noise
smooth mids and highs blend with full bass.

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SLOW COOKER MATE

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SLOW COOKER MATE

Our top pick for Mom or the cook in your family is this wonderful newly designed Slow Cooker Mate. Our family is so busy that we hardly have time to sit down and while we all like to have dinner together...my picky eaters want their own food. Now with the chambers in this I can cook something for them and something different for Rusty and I.

Watch for more posts coming in 2010 showing us using this fabulous cooker!

Slow Cooker Mate™ is the ONLY 3 chamber slow cooker that cooks an entrée
in the bottom chamber while 2 separate side dishes cook in the top 2
divided chambers. Imagine, coming home to a meal that is chicken with a
mushroom sauce, buttered green beans and 3 cheese potato casserole. But
if you want to cook that one pot meal like chili or stew, Slow Cooker
Mate™ is versatile enough to be used as a one pot meal cooker. You chose
what kind of meal you want to make!

The patent pending insert featured in Slow Cooker Mate™ makes this quality
stainless steel slow cooker the most versatile slow cooker on the market.
Now, you can have a real meal prepared when you arrive home and not just a
one pot dish.

ORDER HERE!

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HOLIDAY TOP PICKS for PWS

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Tervis Tumblers really are a great gift – they are functional and fun and there is really something for everyone in the family. Here are some quick features & benefits:

- Lifetime Guaranteed – re-usable (no plastic water bottles needed)

- Made in USA (exclusive of some emblems)

- Keep hot drinks hot and Keep cold drinks cold – one tumbler good for all day

- Virtually indestructible

- Perfect poolside because they won’t shatter like glass and as a bonus, they float!

- Completely customizable

- Hundreds of designs

- Licensed designs such as MLB®, NFL®, John Deere®, Margaritaville®, Guy Harvey, LPGA and PGA Tour

- Strong collegiate program (with close to 150 schools represented)

- Microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe

- Travel lids make the tumblers great for those-on-the-go.

Our family uses these everyday and what I really love about them is that you can add a lid to them. It stops a ton of spills in our house. These are wonderful and the perfect gift idea for any friend or family member. You can customize each cup. Awesome!

www.tervis.com

BACON FREAK

One of our favorite things in life is BACON! I love it...I could eat on everything. Look no further than he perfect site to find everything under the sun when it comes to bacon. YUMMMMM!

Men love receiving bacon as a gift because it is different, original and isn’t a cliché like fancy neckties, wallets or socks. Look at it like this, what meat eating carnivore wouldn’t get excited about a box of meat in the mail? (www.baconfreak.com) has hit men where it counts - their stomachs that is!

We have many interesting items including Bacon Jerky, Pork Cracklins, Bacon Chocolates, Swine & Wine Combinations, Pet Treats, Maple Bacon Pancakes, Bacon Cheese Straws and well the list goes on. Wow I forgot to mention BACON!

Smiley Cookies

These cookies were a top pick of our kids. They wanted to bring a bunch to school they liked them so much! Choose these cookies instead of slaving over the oven to make your own when you don't have time.

Smiley Cookies (Dozen)
A Pittsburgh tradition, now available nationwide! Our iconic Smiley Cookies have long been loved by kids of ALL ages. Now you can enjoy our delicious cookies regardless of where you live, sent right from our oven to your doorstep!

Each order of these over sized sugar cookies is made fresh daily in our Eat'n Park Bakery and Pie Shop, and each and every cookie is hand-iced with that famous smile. What more could you ask for?

Perfect for almost any occasion, our cookies come in a variety of shapes and colors and can even be customized in the colors of your choice.

With these traditional Smiley Cookies, you'll receive an assortment of face colors, all with white bases.

All cookies are shipped within 48 hours of being ordered. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday orders are baked and shipped on Monday.

918 Coupon Queen Book

918 Coupon Queen, Sarah Roe

Who doesn't want to save extra money this Holiday Season. Put Sarah's book on your Holiday list so that you can give a gift that will keep on giving. Love this book!

Description:

Get ready to unleash money saving power with The Power of Coupons: 13 Ways to Save. Sarah Roe, the 918 Coupon Queen, makes it easy for you to cut your grocery bill by 50-80% by using simple techniques and the power of God’s Word!

You’ll learn all the tips and tricks of the 918 Coupon Queen including:

• Where to find coupons for products you actually use
• How to organize coupons
• The top 13 ways to cut your grocery bill in half using coupons
• How to make extra money
• The power of the drugstore
• Insight from Proverbs 31

Sarah Roe has been encouraging thousands to stand on God’s Word while believing for increase and while using practical techniques to save money!

The Power of Coupons: 13 Ways to Save will save you money on the food you buy at the stores you shop and will bring you the deals you don’t want to miss!

FEBREZE

One of our favorite things in the house is our Febreze Flame less Luminaries! Pick yours up today so your house will smell wonderful.

Holiday Collection

FUJI ENVIROMAX BATTERIES! Our family has been looking for greener options in everything we do and use. Thanks to Fuji we can now use a "GREENER" battery this Holiday.

Fuji EnviroMAX, launched at Consumer Electronics Expo last January, is one of the first eco-respectful, high performance batteries on the market. They are mercury, lithium, cadmium and PVC-free making them landfill safe.

Fuji EnviroMAX is competitively priced and matches—or even exceeds—the performance and lifespan of other major brands. Please visit: www.greenfuji.com

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GREAT HOLIDAY PRODUCTS!

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HIMALAYAN HEALING: SALT LAMPS!

These are unique and beautiful in any space you place them. I think these are perfect for the hard to buy for people in your life!

For a wealth of information about salt lamps, visit our Salt Lamp Information Center.
For detailed information on natural shape lamp sizes see our Salt Lamp Size Page.

Save big, buy a pack of four 15-20 lb Salt Lamps!

Ideal lamp for dining rooms, living rooms, and rooms of recreation. Great all-around coverage. Those interested in ionizing the entire home typically purchase this lamp for their large rooms and the smaller ones for their bedrooms. Ideally, a package deal is the best choice for this scenario. We also offer a four pack of these lamps for supreme ionization, but for those that wish to add on later, we offer them individually as well.

This is how our wonderful products can benefit you:

These lamps are made of natural crystal salt mined from underground salt mines in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains

The beautiful orange-reddish Himalayan crystal salt is mounted on a wooden base

This crystal salt is hundreds of millions of years old and, as a result, has special properties and high mineral content

Heat from the bulb (in our lamps) or flame (in our candle holders) causes the salt to emit negative ions

These negative ions bond with the pollutants in the air (positive ions) and neutralize them

Also, the newly bonded ions become heavier and fall to the ground removing them from the air circulation

In addition, these negative ions combat electro-smog caused by electronic devices operating in the home

Symptoms from asthma, allergies, and other illnesses can also subside from the effects of these products

Concisely, these products cleanse the air naturally and are extremely beautiful

For a more technical explanation of the workings of these products see the explanation below which was attained from the authoritative text "Water & Salt - The Essence of Life" by Dr. Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira.

One Yard Wonders Book:

This book is so coooool! It has so many ideas that will inspire you make all of your Holiday gifts! Fabulous and hip!

Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!

Rebecca Yaker , Patricia Hoskins

Look at all you can make with just one yard of fabric! 101 fun and stylish sewing projects range from clothes and accessories to toys, home decor, baby items, pet beds, bags, and much more. All projects require no more than a single yard of fabric, and most can be completed in just a few hours. Simple step-by-step instructions, plus templates and pattern pieces where needed, make it easy to create something wonderful!

$ 20.95 US

Hardcover with concealed wire-o
Pages: 304
Size: 8 x 8 1/2
Color: Full-color; Photographs and illustrations throughout
ISBN: 978-1-60342-449-3
Order Number: 62449

yard of special, coveted fabric you bought on impulse.

The Warmest Place of All Book:

Our kids love this book and found the story sweet and innocent. If your looking for a book to give a special child in your life...pick this one!

The Warmest Place of All 8 x 10, 32 pgs - hard cover
Licia Rando
Illustrated by Anne Jewett

Summary Sophie wants to find the warmest place of all after a fun, snowy day outside. But no matter where her mother suggests she warm up, the cold chill of winter seems to settle back into her bones. Ideal for cozying up, The Warmest Place of All is sure to become a bedtime favorite and warm the hearts of little ones as they wait to see if Ana finds the warmest place of all. Ages 3 to 8.

My Sister, Alicia May Book:

Looking to teach your children to understand that every child is special in their own way? This great story will help teach your child about a very special little girl who will melt your heart. This is one of our top picks for this Holiday.

8 x 10, 32 pgs - hard cover
Nancy Tupper Ling
Illustrated by Shennen Bersani

Summary

Based on the lives of two real sisters, My Sister, Alicia May touches on the joys and challenges of growing up with a sibling who has Down syndrome. Exquisitely written with humor and compassion by Nancy Tupper Ling, this book expresses beautifully that both sisters are, indeed, very special girls.

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Corel Painter Essentials' 4

Everyone in our family is into art so when we heard about Corel Painter Essentials' we jumped at the chance to review it. We found it easy to use and a great way to make your own presents this Holiday!

This is a great gift for a child or teen who's artistic, as they can explore Corel Painter Essentials' 90 brushes and paper textures without the mess and expense of traditional art supplies. In addition, this program is a great way for kids to create scrapbooks, paintings, or other unique artwork to give as gifts to loved ones during the holiday season.

You’ve Been Sentenced

Top pick from Parents with Style reviewers!

Parents with Style reviewers had a blast playing this game and highly suggest you pick up a game or two this Holiday Season!

This game is the first offering from McNeill Designs. This sentence-building game uses unique five-sided cards with multiple conjugations of a base word. With a hand of 10 cards, players try to score the most points per round by constructing the longest, grammatically correct, and sensible sentence. Each card used in a sentence is worth 5 points, but using some of the more difficult conjugations on the card can earn you bonus points. Any player can object to another players sentence, on either grammatical grounds, or the fact that the sentence just doesn’t make sense. The defending player and the objecting player get to argue their points to the rest of the players, who form a jury. The jury gets to vote on whether or not the sentence is acceptable. Half the fun is trying to defend, explain, and justify a completely ridiculous sentence to the other players. Accepted sentences score points, rejected sentences get you zip. First player to reach 200 points wins.

TWISTED FISH:

Our kids thought this game was a blast and have requested that we play this game every night. So its a winner!

The old game of go fish just got a very challenging twist. It isn’t child’s play any more! Twisted Fish takes a traditional standby and casts it into the 21st century.

13 unique Fish characters in five different colors, plus 8 unique “Zingers” that allow you to break the rules, makes “Twisted Fish” a unique game experience. The real challenge takes place when asking for the fish cards you are collecting—Now you have to be specific about the type of fish and color you are seeking. “Twisted Fish” challenges you to remember every question asked at the table. It is challenging and fun right down to the very last card!

We promise you’ll fall hook, line, and sinker! Twisted Fish offers laugh-out-loud fun for the entire family.

The Wi-Fire

No matter where I am in the house..I need the internet! So after testing Wi-Fire we highly recommend that you choose this product for all your internet needs. The product is wonderful and the range is outstanding! Easy hook up!

The Wi-Fire is a compact, range-extending USB device that enables you to access a wireless Internet connection from up to 1,000 feet away–three times the range of your internal wireless adapter.

The Wi-Fire uses a powerful directional antenna, highly sensitive receiver and proprietary software to find and enhance normal WiFi signals. With it, you can connect wirelessly to the Internet–even at low signal strengths–faster, more reliably and with a more consistently strong connection–than you are able to with an internal wireless adapter.

The Wi-Fire draws very little power from your laptop battery. It comes complete with everything you need to connect wirelessly to the Internet. Just install the Wi-Fire Connection Manager, plug the Wi-Fire into an available USB port and you’re ready to start. It can rest on any flat surface, laptop display or flat screen monitor.

YOGA SANDALS:

Why wear Yoga Sandals® Footwear?

Do your toes need a stretch? Mine did and I can honestly tell you that these SANDALS ROCK! They are so comfy and they slightly align your toes in a comfy position. Too many times we squeeze our feet into those tight forming shoes that mess up our feet. Not these...your toes will sigh in relief!
These sandals are the next level in flip-flop design. The four thongs insure the sandal will not slide around on the foot or be accidentally kicked off with sudden movement, and the support of the heel protects your arch while the slope provides ambulatory stability. With each toe gently separated, there is a natural alignment of the foot bones and muscles, aiding posture and balance. In yoga training, there is an emphasis on separating the toes in the standing postures to improve the sense of grounding and balance, and these sandals re-train the toes to do just that, while exercising the foot muscles. Countless satisfied customers have told us about Yoga Sandals® Footwear providing relief from leg, hip and spinal discomfort, while having the ease of a sandal in and out of the house. See our on-line video for more details of how these sandals work, and read the wonderful article written by Prevention Magazine, July, 2007, re-printed on our site. Click Here to View Video

BOBO WRAP:

Everyone is going ECO this season and we wanted to tell you to check out BOBO's collection of wraps that are gorgeous and re-usable. The only way to go this Holiday!
Inspired by the ancient Korean tradition of
wrapping with fabric called Bojagi, BOBO is...

Eco-Luxe: A multi-purpose reusable accessory that is also ultra-stylish and luxurious.

User Friendly: If you can tie your shoes you can tie a wrapping scarf. In Asia, children traditionally use wrapping scarves to wrap their lunch for school.

Convenient: No scissors, tape or other tools needed.

Multifunctioning: The wrapping scarf can wrap wine bottles, stacks of paper or a packed lunch, as easily as it can wrap gifts.

A Custom Fit: Unlike bags, the wrapping scarf adapts itself to the size and shape of the object being wrapped to create a custom fit.

Great for Small Motor Skills: Asians are famous for their dexterity with their hands. Many consider the wrapping scarf along with chopsticks to be key factors in helping develop small motor skills in children.

Sustainable: BOBO Wrapping Scarves are made in the USA in fully inspected facilities. Instead of using virgin materials to create new fabric, BOBOs are made from carefully selected fabrics that already exist in the world.

Disclaimer:
All of these products have been tested by our reviewers and we stand behind all of them. We would never recommend any product that we don't approve of. We were not paid for any of these reviews.
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This Keepsake Journal is the perfect gift for a new mom or mom-to-be. If you are wondering what to get for a baby shower or to help parents welcome a little one into the world look no further. Parents with Style thinks this is the perfect Christmas gift! Munny Journey is a Keepsake Journal for Baby's First Money. It also shows you how easy it is to provide for the financial security of a child for as little as a dollar a day. Babies have been given the gift of time. Time allows even small deposits of money to grow to wealth beyond your wildest dreams - and Munny Journey will show you how. This full color illustrated journal has pages to store memories such as Baby's First Dollar, the first savings account, and the financial dreams of Mommy and Daddy. Take the first step toward financial security for the child you love. Start a Munny Journey today. I am not a great saver myself...but I am bound and determined to teach my kids how to save. And now that they have this journal...they are well on their way.

Skoodlez are new children's toys designed to increase literacy rates in kids ages 4-12. Each Skoodlez doll comes with a unique coin which holds a code that allows access to Skoodlez.com, the toy's Internet-based and educational component. At the Web site, kids are encouraged to write creative stories about their toy, which they can share with others through the Skoodlez online library, e-mail to friends and family, or print out to build their own book. Skoodlez.com seeks to make creative writing and reading fun and "cool" again for today's youth.Skoodlez are sold at Macy's and Macys.com for $14.99. They’re an affordable and educational gift option for parents.

Mobile House $38.00 Encourage creativity, imagination, and interactive play with this simple mini-dwelling, featuring 8 rooms, stairways, and an attic. Carry it to the park, to grandma's house, just up and down the stairs at home. Measures 8.7.5"W x 14"D x 18"H. For ages 3 years old and up. Mobile House Features: · Easy-to-assemble for hours of play · Easy-to-store: it folds down flat in its box · All sides have openings · No sharp corners or edges

Temporary Language

Translation Tee is a shirt for babies and toddlers, featuring fun and bold graphics of a simple object on the front. If your little ones mispronounce a word, just love to say a word over and over, or just think something is COOL, that ‘temporary language’ gets featured on a very special keepsake shirt.

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals

4 Step Collection – Normal/DryMake a commitment to healthier, more beautiful skin. This simple 4-step regimen is designed for normal/dry skin types and includes our award-winning daily basics to cleanse, correct, defend and protect. Using these clinically proven products on a consistent basis is the key to achieving great results. Your products will arrive in an Osmotics gift box and includes our signature travel bag.

The SouthWing SH241 has several impressive voice, connectivity and style features, especially the exclusive WhisperMode technology, that are not found in similarly priced (under $40) headsets. This new unit is also great for the technologically-challenged. Other models include the SH110, SH505 and SH310 (http://southwing.com/secciones/products/product_intro.aspx?opcionMenu=menu2).

Thomas the Train Action Canyon

Get ready for big adventures with Thomas at Action Canyon, a Thomas and Friends TrackMaster set. Surprises await Thomas around every turn, with a giant waterfall, rickety old bridge, and winding mountain track. Inspired by the popular DVD, The Great Discovery, this set transports kids aged three and up to fabulous imaginary worlds.

Save your World Body Products:

Warm a GREEN heart this holiday season by giving a gift that nourishes the body and the soul. With Save Your Skin™ Gift Bags, you not only show how much you care by giving a premium all-natural, nutrient-rich skin and hair care product but you also give the gift of Saving the Rainforest. We also have great coffee table conservation books, wristbands, hats or T-shirt's to choose from.Every purchase of these Happy Holiday Gift Ideas saves acres of rainforest. Rainforest trees help regulate the weather patterns of the Earth and keep carbon dioxide out of the very air that we breathe.

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All products listed below have been highly recommended by our team of testers. Parents with Style will not tell any of you about a product if we do not stand behind it. So enjoy our Holiday Extravaganza!

LOGGERHEAD TOOLS

A number of unique and Award Winning tools that are very giftable. In addition we 100% American Made, which we believe is becoming much more of a decision influencer in today’s world. Our Product Lines Include: Bionic Wrench, Bionic Grip. ImmiX Multi-Tools, Bit Dr. 21 in Screwdriver System.

HANDY HOLD ALL

The Simply Sarah Handy Hold All™ is at long last a stylish solution to the problem of efficiently storing handbags, baseball caps, and scarves.

LIA SOPHIA

Empress Neckace ($78): Purple rules this season, especially when it’s enthroned with the regal trappings of beads and genuine mother-of-pearl. The black diamond crystal pndant necklace is a stunner for showing off your décolletage. ADDED BONUS: With every Empress Necklace sold, lia sophia makes a contribution to Dress For Success, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women.

Lacey Earrings ($26): Paper-think disks of golden lace make up the lightest, airiest fishhook style dangles imaginable. Ultra feminine flutter that will leave you glowing.

TAPPENING

(New York, NY; October 13, 2008) The ‘Tappening’ campaign has been instrumental in helping forge a national movement that encourages people to make tap their water of choice, whenever possible. The campaign (which Adweek has called “a form of business philanthropy…founded to right a perceived wrong”) and its website--www.tappening.com –-both launched only last November, have served to educate the public about the wastefulness, excessive cost, and pollution of the Earth caused by the bottled water industry.

The Spy Clock Camera:

The Logitech WiLife Spy (Clock) Camera is the world's first ever networked clock camera that delivers professional-grade video security in a package that is easy to setup and affordable. The Spy (Clock) Camera masquerades as a sleek, fully functioning digital clock. Indoor Security Camera:The WiLife Indoor Security Camera Starter Kit includes all thecomponents for a full-featured, single camera system with three mountingoptions. Each kit includes a smart Security Camera, powerful Software,and free Remote Viewing Technology. Built using Universal Plug and Play(UPnP), WiLife automatically connects your cameras and PC.

BRA STRAPS

BraStraps.com is a US based company created with the simple goal of providing women the ability to accessorize their bras with a variety of fashion bra straps to complement any outfit. Intended to be worn as a fashion solution as well as a fashion accessory, the company’s line includes over 90 different bra strap styles making it the largest single provider of fashion bra straps worldwide.

The RS Mr. Personality Robot

This Robot is an interactive humanoid robot that exudes personality in everything he does and says. The RS Mr. Personality robot features a full-color LCD screen that displays his personality with various animated and synchronized facial features. Through advanced infrared and audio sensors, the Mr. Personality robot interacts with his environment and entertains his human companions with jokes, conversations, games and daily fortunes found in various play modes such as “Crystal Ball” and “Fortune.” Available: Autumn 2008. MSRP: $249. 6 “C”, 3 “AAA” (remote) batteries not included. Age: 8 and up.

RS TRI-BOT

RS Tri-bot, the next generation of WowWee’s award-winning Robosapien, is an innovative talking companion robot with a dynamic personality ready to interact with you. Featuring various play modes and hours of entertaining content, RS Tri-bot features joke telling, story sequences, and built-in games. Available: Now. MSRP: $99.99. 8 “AA”, remote 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). Age: 8 and up.

Mobile House

With the Mobile House your child can proudly state, "I built and decorated MY own home!" It's perfect to store their small toys or dolls. Inspire creativity when your child becomes the decorator their home. Color their world of possibilities with crayons, markers, paint, wall coverings, etc. This portable and environmentally-friendly home is kid-friendly, constructed of 100% recycled and biodegradable cardboard by the Dutch company Kidsonroof. Watch your kids turn this house into a work of art.
Encourage creativity, imagination, and interactive play with this simple mini-dwelling, featuring 8 rooms, stairways, and an attic. Carry it to the park, to grandma's house, just up and down the stairs at home. Measures 8.7.5"W x 14"D x 18"H. For ages 3 years old and up. Mobile House Features: · Easy-to-assemble for hours of play · Easy-to-store: it folds down flat in its box · All sides have openings · No sharp corners or edges

Super Parachute

Who wouldn't love playing with a parachute? Bounce a ball, move the parachute like varying weather patterns, play cat and mouse, and countless other games. It includes a colorful parachute, 16 plastic balls, and a bright carrying case. Perfect for up to 6 kids.

The Kidzsack

is an eco friendly, creative backsack for kids ages 4 and up. The bag is 100% recycled, the front is screenprinted with my original artwork, and the inside has a pocket that hold 8 washable non toxic markers. Kids color, mom washes, and kids recolor. It’s a great reusable activity that is perfect for sports, beach, travel, and carrying books. Kidzsack is mom invented and a gift that truly nurtures creativity.

Prissy Poofs

PrissyPoofs is the go-to place for Grandmas, Aunties, and special friends searching for the perfect gift for the Princess in their lives! The SantaPoof, ReindeerPoof, and SnowPrincessPoof are perfect for the holidays! Not too mention the tons of other styles! PrissyPoofs has a "Poof" to fit every Princesses personality! Fantastically fabulous, PrissyPoofs are the must-have this holiday season!

Mr. Beams

Mr. Beams lights are eco-friendly. Experts agree that LEDs use far less energy than other bulbs, last a lot longer, and cost less to use over their lifetime. Plus, there's no danger from the mercury found in compact fluorescent bulbs.

Smart-e-bear

Smart-e-bear, a product that I am very excited about for 2008. It's brand new, and not only won the NAPPA Gold award outlined below, but also was a Dr. Toy's Best 10 Technology Toys and Best 100 Products, Top Kid Tech Gifts in Tom's Guide, won a Greatest Products award from iParenting Media Awards and was Featured Item in Toy Wishes holiday magazine. Wow! I think of it as iPod meets the toddler set--just that easy to synch songs, games or stories, and you can have quiet songs and stories for nap time, and active music to get kids moving when it's time to play. He can even call your child by name, when you download the name from a long list. Plus, it's super cuddly.

NUVO

Sparkling Liqueur is an ultra-premium sparkling liqueur made with vodka and a small amount of delicate French sparkling wine, chardonnay with a touch of pinot noir. Housed in a chic bottle that is reminiscent of luxury perfume bottles, NUVO adds fun and festivity to your holiday.

gatherings with its soft pink hue.

Cat Cable Clips

These adorable cable keepers come in a set of three to help organize your chid's desktop. Use these friendly cable clips to hold several cables together neatly, eliminating cable clutter from the work space . Or just bundle a long cable to make it shorter. ($3.99)

Chic Gems This holiday dress up your look with beautiful Jewlery from Chic Gems. You will be the talk of the party!

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

The full line of Nielsen-Massey’s Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Beans and Powder.

Easier-to-Read Thermometers

Temperature taking can often be a daunting task for new parents who don’t have experience interpreting the meaning of their child’s temperature. Vicks digital Fever InSight Thermometers feature a large color-changing display to help parents know when fevers are getting better or worse at a glance. Taking accurate readings in as little as 8 seconds, the Vicks SpeedRead InSight

Thermometer and Vicks ComfortFlex InSight

Thermometer even feature a memory recall to help parents track the progression of their child’s fever. Now Moms Can Trust Their Ear ThermometerThe Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp Ear Thermometer is the fastest and most accurate way to take an ear temperature measurement – even in the middle of the night with a sick, fidgety child. This advanced thermometer features patented ExacTemp technology, a heated tip and positioning guidance system used by pediatricians and hospitals worldwide. Proven more accurate than rectal and temple measurements, the Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp Ear Thermometer is the ideal choice for first-time parents.

Ritzy Rider

Ritzy Rider by Itzy Ritzy. Celebs such as Rebecca Romijn (ordered 2 forher twins due this winter); Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Jessica Alba. Noone wants a boring car seat! Give your baby some celebrity treatment withthe Baby Ritzy Rider in a notice-me print! 100% reversible to Minky Dotcreating 4 distinct looks, pacifier pockets, canopy hood & 2 neck strapsEasy on & easy off without removing any straps for quick clean up - machinewashable Celebs love baby's name embroidered on the hood! All items can becustom embroidered! Make a perfect gift for any stylish baby!Designed to fit most Infant Carrier Car Seats, including Orbit, Peg Perego,Britax, Graco, Evenflo & more!

Newby:

This down-to-business bag organizes with ease, offering bold lines, protected pockets, two external water bottle sleeves, and is ready to manage a host of portable devices. A suspended neoprene sleeve is designed to protect 15” laptops and accessories.

Gymbo: This unique-and-sleek bag is more than just a work of art; it also brings functionality where it is needed most, delivering shoes via ventilated storage pockets; gear from its large U-shaped opening; and beyond-necessary water from an externally mounted bottle holster.

Boca Beth

Boca Beth Beginner Backpack - Parents can now give the gift of Spanish & English as a second language the fun and easy way with Boca Beth award-winning CDs, DVDs, books and more. MSRP $49.99 this is the gift of the 2008 Holiday Season featuring eco-friendly package on the CD and DVD

Peek-A- Boob Strips

Peek-A-Boob Strips. The newest, strongest, sexiest fashion tape to ever hit the markets! Once women discover Peek-A-Boob, they will never get dressed without it again! Please check out http://www.peekaboobstrips.com/

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WEEK ONE! HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA GIFT GUIDE!

Parents with Style has a ton of awesome products to share from our Holiday Gift Guide 2009!
Today is the launch of week one and you can keep checking back for week 2, 3, and 4! We will have lots of contests and great products that you haven't seen before!

We had 6 families testing all of our Holiday finds and we will bring you all of their top picks! One of the most popular picks for this Holiday is the Collection from BABY EGGI!

Baby Eggi's Collection of Clothing for boys and girls is phenominal! Each season they out due themselves and come out with the most adorable collections. Not to mention the fabric choices and the high quality is the best I have seen. They have wonderful original artwork offered on most of their collection, so your child won't be wearing the same clothing as the neighbor kid. Another great part of BABY EGGI is that they give back!

Read this straight from their site. Giving back never looked and felt so good.For the founders of Baby Eggi, having a charitable component to their company not only seemed responsible but natural. Through the Good Eggi program, Jennifer and Julie’s goal is to provide much needed funds to a network of grassroots non-profit organizations dedicated to making the lives of children better, and to pass on the important principle of giving back to the community. To this end, the Good Eggi program has been designed to allow customers to actively participate in donating 20% of Baby Eggi’s net proceeds to charity. Parents with Style is proud to recommend a fabulous company like BABY EGGI.

YUMMY GIFTS:
The Gratitude Cookies check out Zen Rabbit @ http://www.gratitudecookie.com/ The classic black striped box holds one dozen of these amazingly popular butter/sugar cookies.Inside the box, you'll also find a Gratuities Card printed with one of several inspirational sayings on the front. On the back of the card, you're asked "What are you grateful for today?" and given space to write out your answer. Carry the card around with you as a reminder of what you have to be grateful for.

Homemade Gourmet - Meal Soultions @ http://www.homemadegourmet.com/
Includes: • Grandmother's Sunday Roast Seasoning Pantry Staple • Garlic Basil Seasoning Pantry Staple • Garlic Lemon Seasoning Pantry Staple • Southwest Seasoning Pantry Staple • BLT Dip Mix • World Vision Basic Bread for Life Mix • Chipotle Steakhouse Rub • Texas Cornbread Mix • Chicken Enchilada Soup Mix • Spanish Rice Mix • Spiced Dip Mix • Texas Cobbler Mix • Mom's Smashed Potatoes Mix • Coleslaw Dressing Mix.

Mrs. Prindables @ http://www.mrsprindables.com/ Mrs. Prindable’s, the people behind Affy Tapple and the creator of the original gourmet caramel apple, turn ordinary apples into works of edible art. What makes these apples so different? The jumbo creation measures up at 1.5 pounds, 4.5 inches tall and serves 8 to 10 people.

Katherine-Anne Confections @ http://www.katherine-anne.com/ Chicago chocolatier, specializing in artisanal truffles and caramels. They are truly decadent! They focus on sustainability, fair-trade, and organic.

BOOKS TO GIVE:

Tales from the Dad Side by Steve Doocy-Steve Doocy, co-host of Fox & Friends, gives readers an intimate glimpse of the most funny, moving, and frustrating experiences he’s had being a father. Written with the same blend of humor and insightful wit that made The Mr. & Mrs. Happy Handbook a national bestseller, TALES FROM THE DAD SIDE is not only filled with a wealth of Doocy’s incredibly funny stories on the pitfalls of fatherhood, it also offers a healthy dose of advice for all fathers who, like Doocy, need some assurance that they are not alone.
Here's The Story by Maureen McCormick- Marcia Brady had it all—talent, looks, boys, and brains but off-screen, the real girl, Maureen McCormick, was living a very different and not-so-wonderful life — one that included sexual abuse, eating disorders, a nearly fatal addiction, and serious depression. HERE’S THE STORY is a nostalgic, deeply honest, explosive story that tells of her triumph over adversity and her life-long battle to come to terms with the idea of perfection

Genevieve's Gift - http://www.genevievesgift.com/ Genevieve’s Gift: A Child’s Joyful Tale of Connecting with her Intuitive Heart, is an award-winning children’s picture book. Children and adults are inspired to rely on their intuition to guide them in life through the fun antics of a feisty little girl named Genevieve.Genevieve’s Gift is a Gold Seal Winner--Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award--Top Ten Children’s Books 2007, and a 2008 COVER Children’s Book Finalist.

The Nutcracker by Leia Jekel - http://www.tikatok.com/ The books created by children on Tikatok.com are truly one-of-a-kind presents that tell the stories and showcase the artwork of your children in professionally bound books, accompanied with their author page and photo. Unlike traditional photo books, these are the actual writings and illustrations from your children’s own creative imagination and something that can be cherished forever as personal keepsake from your favorite authors.

DADDY MUST HAVES:
Tailgator @ http://www.tailgatorusa.com/ It is perfect for families and couples who want a quick shade tent when spending time outdoors. And of course, it is PERFECT for people who tailgate at sporting events from your children's soccer game to pro football.

Fatheads @ http://www.fatheads.com/ Fathead®, the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its official life-size images of professional athletes, animated heroes and entertainment characters- as that hot new item to feature in your piece. A “Fathead” is a bold, cool, and colorful, life-size wall-graphic of sports and entertainment stars
Logger Head Tools @ http://www.loggerheadtools.com/ The Bionic Wrench was a top pick this Holiday!

MOMMY MUST HAVES:

ME TIME @ http://www.metimeclothing.com/ Me Time is apparel that celebrates a woman’s need to take time out of her busy schedule to engage in activities that she enjoys, be it sitting with a warm cup of coffee, reading a book in the sun, pampering at the local spa, some shopping, or savoring a fine glass of wine among other things. Between work, families and the stress of everyday life, women make sacrifices that often eliminates this valuable time. Me Time is crucial for health, well being and peace of mind. The term Me Time is now universal.

Lia Sophia Jewelry @ http://www.liasophia.com/ The season's hottest items from Lia Sophia.

3LAB @ http://www.3lab.com/ The Perfect Mask! A must have for Mommies stocking!

CNDC @ http://www.cnd.com/ Hand & Body ScentSations Winterberry Scrub and Cucumber Heel Therapy.

Candles by Heirloom Candles @ http://www.heirloomcandles.com/ Heirloom candles are not only beautiful, the pure soy oil used makes a luxurious moisturizer. Simply dip a finger into the warm, NEVER hot, melted oil and massage into thirsty skin. It's also been proven hypo-allergenic, even among people with soybean allergies!

Numi @ http://www.numitea.com/ NEW! Single Origins Loose Tea and Teapot SetKnown for their full-leaf quality teas and real ingredients, Numi presents for the 1st time a loose tea and teapot gift set for 2008. Single-Origins Tea Reserve is perfect for a “tea for 2” or a private tea tasting for aspiring tea connoisseurs. Tea lovers will be able to experience loose tea from India, Japan, China and South Africa - all single-estate (non-blended) teas showcasing the four tea –producing regions of the world. All four are organic and the set includes a flower motif black ceramic teapot, strainer and matching cups.

FOR THE HOME

Jellybean Row @ http://www.jellybeanrow.com/ celebrates colorful Victorian heritage homes on some of theoldest streets in North America, and their Victorian appeal is universal.

Spice Stack @ http://www.spicestack.com/ SpiceStack is an innovative spice bottle organizer that's designed to solve some typical spice storage problems in the kitchen.

Zapi ToothSanitizer @ http://www.violight.com/ Zapi is a toothbrush sanitizer that contains a Germicidal UV bulb that is proven to eliminate up to 99.9% of germs.

PETS

Fur Buster @ http://www.bamboopet.com/ A perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season is the FurBuster de-shedding tool from Bamboo.

K9 Confections @ http://www.k9confections.com/ Let your canine companions get in on the holiday action too - with K9 Confections' Holiday Dog Treats. Decorated with Yogurt and Carob and made with all-natural ingredients, these treats are available in flavors like Peanut Butter and Pumpkin (Vegetarian available also), and in the following Holiday shapes: Ornament, Stocking, Squirrel, Star, Christmas Tree, among others.

Captain Buzz @ http://www.charmingpetproducts.com/ Charming Pet Products is your #1 source for unique dog toys, including the World Famous Henrietta the Chicken! Captain Buzz, the most notorious Buzzard to sail the seven seas and the best all-natural latex toy money can buy.

TOP TOYS
SPRIG TOYS WAS A TOP PICK FROM OUR FAMILY TESTERS!

Sprig Adventure Series @ http://www.sprigtoys.com/

Tini Puppini @ http://www.spinmaster.com/

Air Hogs-Zero Gravity @ http://www.spinmaster.com/

Dance Time Brobee @ http://www.spinmaster.com/

Melody Express @ http://www.learningresource.com/

Yo Gabba- Munos Grooving Guitar @ http://www.spinmaster.com/

Hyper Jump @ http://www.shopwildplanet.com/cat/wpthd.html?SortBy=showall

Digital Microscope @ http://www.planettoys.com/

Puzzle Ball Globe @ http://www.puzzleball.info/

Ebee's Adventure Cloth Books @ http://www.eebee.com/

Ecotronic Ecorockit-No batteries @ http://www.ecotronictoys.com/

Rockit Chalkboard (Decal) @ http://www.wallcandyarts.com/

STOCKING STUFFERS

Smart Heel-Heel Protectors @ http://www.smartheel.com/

Kix by Katie @ http://www.kixbykatie.com/

Luggage Tags-Personalized @ http://www.mycharmedlife.com/

iFrogz @ http://www.ifrogz.com/

Mighty Mendit @ http://www.mightymendit.com/

Parking Pal @ http://www.parkingpal.com/

Grill Charms @ http://www.grillcharms.com/

SkoyCloth @ http://www.skoycloth.com/

Priddy Creations

2009-10-09T16:42:00.000-07:00

With Christmas just around the corner, most of us are using our cameras almost everyday. Well, why not make a fashion statement with a new camera strap slipcover by PRIDDY CREATIONS?
When I came across this site and all of the wonderful choices they offer in slip covers, I couldn't help myself. I LOVE THESE!!! This is a perfect way to spice up your digital camera and make yourself the envy of others. Priddy Creations offer a custom, removeable camera strap that is easy to put on and take off. They offers fabulous fabrics and color choices to choose from for an affordable price.
It measures approximately 22 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. It has a little extra padding to give your camera strap a more comfy feel as well as keeps it from sliding.
About Priddy Creations from their site:
Priddy Creations is a home-based business founded in September, 2002. Our specialties include custom totes and bags for all ages, custom digital removeable camera straps, clothing and other accessories. All of our products are handcrafted in our smoke free studio using only the best materials. Rest assured that you will be getting a top quality product. All of our fabric creations have finished seams, re-enforced stitching and are topstitched where necessary for a lasting item.
Parents with Style highly recommends Priddy Creations...check out their site for other fabulous products.

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Voice Lessons to go!

2009-10-02T19:13:00.000-07:00

Voice Lessons To Go Makes a Fun and Unique Gift

Our testers families raved about Voice Lessons to Go!
Until now, private voice training has been expensive, and not everyone has access to quality vocal teachers in their communities. Now Ariella Vaccarino, an opera singer and experienced teacher based in Los Angeles has changed that. She is the creator of Voice Lessons To Go, an innovative website and line of fun, flexible vocal training products designed to put quality singing within reach for the masses. “Singing brings joy to people’s lives and gives confidence,” Ariella believes.
Developed from her own life experiences, Ariella’s CDs promotes healthy, comfortable, natural singing which the person who unwraps your gift will appreciate. “Singing should be an extension of speech,” she explains. “I teach my students to produce full sound, using the strengths of their own bodies, with nothing pushed, nothing painful, and no mimicking.”
Perhaps you have children who are aspiring singers in your life looking for a more individualized experience than can be achieved through the CD lessons alone? How about the gift of a vocal assessment performed by a professional vocalist with 15 years of voice teaching experience?
The lucky recipient of your gift can submit her voice and questions via the Internet and receive a vocal assessment of varying complexity depending upon your budget:

For $9.99 (the price of a stocking stuffer), she can submit one minute of her voice, and Ariella will share her first impression. Looking for deeper feedback? Spend $39.99 enabling her to send along 3 songs and 7 questions and Ariella will give her full assessment and recommend song choices and exercises for her unique voice—all guaranteed within one week.

You can pick up her four-volume Voice Lessons To Go CD box set for $59.99, or if you’ve got a long gift list and you’re watching your spending, you can give just one CD from the series for $19.99 (then follow up with the others on future holidays and birthdays and other special occasions). Parents with Style highly recommends this as a top Holiday pick.
The range of products and pricing in the Voice Lessons To Go line makes becoming a better singer a fun, affordable reality for everyone this holiday season. Anywhere, anytime voice lessons make the perfect gift for Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa.
Click here to purchase!

Get a real phone call from Santa! Contest!

2008-12-07T18:23:00.001-08:00

OK! Mom and Dad get with the program and schedule your child a personal phone call from Santa Claus! Yep, his schedule is filling up fast and I personally spoke to Santa's special Elf Annie and she said she will keep open 100 spots open for Parents with Style readers. So make sure your little one gets to hear from Santa this year!
Now we have one special phone call from Santa to giveaway to one of our lucky readers!
Leave me a comment telling me who you want to win this SPECIAL CALL for! The contest will end on until Dec. 10th @ 12pm Est. Don't forget you must enter your email address in the comment box also. Yes, you may email me also with your entry!
Good Luck!
Track Santa
http://www.santaspeaking.com/TrackSanta.aspx

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