Kids Gift Guide 2016

Shopping for Holiday presents for kids should be stress free and fun.  Today I am sharing the TOP 10 non electronic toys, games and books that we love to give as gifts, and some of my favorites the kids have received as well.

1. LandEnd Tote Bags - These are a great practical gift that can be used for years!

2. Kids Sleeping Bags - A fun, excited, unique option that my kids love getting in the past.

3. Board Games - We give board games every year.  This year my kids have asked for Splendor, Blokus, and other board games they can all play together.

4. Art Sets - This is a great gift if you are afraid you are going to duplicate something a child already has.  You can't have enough art supplies!

5. Books - In my opinion you can never go wrong with the gift of books.  Here are some series books my kids are loving! Harry Potter , Wimpy Kid , Critter Club , Amelia Bedelia , Big Book of Why

6. Scooter - My kids LOVE their scooters and it is a big ticket item for a low ticket price!  We are actually buying our kids new ones this year.  One in PINK for Lilly, and once in BLUE for Matthew.

7. Science kits (soaps): http://amzn.to/2guBEQF
Science Kit (chemistry): http://amzn.to/2g52p98

8. Train Sets - We started buying pieced of the Thomas The Train Wooden Railway back in 2009 when Matthew was only 2.  We have quite the assortment now, because each holiday we were able to add it it! My current favorite set is the Thomas The Train (Santa's Workshop).

9. Legos - A classic gift that never seems to go out of style.  All 3 of my kids, different ages and gender, LOVE playing Legos!  

10.  Gift Cards - I am a huge fan of giving tweens / teens what they want..... MONEY!  If the form of cash or gift cards, you cannot go wrong, and they can then enjoy their time picking something they want.

If you would like to see more you can watch the video below!

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Boxed Unboxing and Review

I have been a "Big Box" store shopper for years.  I think you can get great deals, and buying in bulk for a large family is always a good thing.

Boxed is an online alternative for a busy on the go mom.  This exclusively online store offers what those big box mad houses offer plus so much more.  In the video below the kids and I share our first Boxed unboxing for you, but I wanted to go a bit more in depth of what I love about this online store.

NO MEMBERSHIP FEE!  While I feel like the fee to the major box box stores isn't terrible, nothing is better than free! Not only is there no membership fee, but your first box ships free, and any order over $75 after your first ships free as well!  You can also snag $15 off your first order of $60 or more by going through the following link: https://www.boxed.com/invite/72YPC

Ease of shopping.  Especially with the holiday season approach..... trust me I can tell you horror stories of the Costco parking lot the week of Thanksgiving, you can order from an app on your PHONE and products are delivered to your door so quick!  I mean.... ordering from my pjs, sign me up!

Earn cash rewards, you can earn 1% cash back on all purchases!

One thing I really love about this, while I live in a metro suburb and have access to pretty much any store imaginable, I can't imagine what it would have been like having this back where I grew up.  I had never stepped foot in a Costco, or even heard of it, until moving to DC.  If you live in a rural area, you can have the opportunity to take advantage of big box store perks without having to drive for hours!

So I say give it a try, I will definitely be placing another order!

{This post is sponsored by boxed, however all opinions are my own, and I genuinely cannot wait to place another order on my own!  Affiliate Links have been used in this post}

Lily Jade McKenna Review and Giveaway

As my kids get older, there are some phases that I thought would never come to an end arrive.  One of those is carrying a diaper bag.  Think about it.  I have been carrying a diaper bag every day for over NINE years.  since I was 20 years old.

I have gone through numerous bags, but one of my favorites was my Lily Jade Caroline Diaper Bag.  The leather on Lily Jade bags is just incredible.

When asked if I would review a bag, I immediately wanted to show how I now need to carry much less and the McKenna bag is a great fit for my current lifestyle.

To see what's in the bag, and to see the perfect accessory to go with the bag, watch the video below.

Now onto the fun part!  Thanks to Lily Jade, I get to give one of you a $250 shop credit to use at Lily Jade.  Enter Below and GOOD LUCK!


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