New Year, New Products 2015

I received so many great items this year for my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, and I digress, I was unable to keep up and get them all on my Gift Guide. Life throws you curve balls sometimes, and I was hit hard. But, to make up for it, I am doing a new list for the New Year called New Year, New Products 2015, which I will run through January 2015. Hope you enjoy it, and can check out some great products!

 

Krazy Name Straws - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

If you want something unique that your friends will talk about, check out Krazy Straw. Unique and innovative designs. All of their straws and drink-ware cover all the bases, so whether you’re looking for a great ice-breaker, want to impress your customers, or just need to satisfy your screaming children, they have something for everyone! 

We got an assortment of really cool name straws! Callan is going to love his! I am putting it on the outside of one of his gifts! As pictured! The straws turned out so cool! And they are not just cool, they are actually useable! Fun!

Check it all out at Krazy Straws on Facebook, as well as Krazy Straws on Twitter.

 

Lost My Name Book - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

 

Lost My Name is a must-have, magical gift for children - a personalized book like no other, packed with fun stories and beautiful illustrations. But the real magic lies in the personalization of Lost My Name. The child is given the first letter of each character’s name, finally putting together their own name. Every name creates its own unique, personalized tale featuring an incredible cast of different characters.

 The books: “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Name” and “The Little Boy Who Lost His Name,” tell the story of a child who sets off on a spectacular adventure to track down all the missing letters of their name. Kids will love to meet the glamorous Ostrich, sleep-deprived Bear, a Viking who yearns to bake, and a Zebra torn between spots and stripes – and many, many more. No need to worry if your kids have unique names or if their names are spelled differently than mainstream names. Each book can include the letters you want with thousands of possibilities! Each book is printed on thick, environmentally-friendly paper and bound by hand. Callan's book is so cute, and I can not wait to give it to him for Christmas.

Check it all out at Lost My Name on Facebook, as well as Lost My Name on Twitter.

 

The Amazing Zhus - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Children love magic, and they love the circus. Imagine mesmerizing mice characters that allow children to astound their friends with fantastical feats of magic and thrilling stunts - these are the Amazing Zhus. They can clairvoyantly read and respond to Magic Cards, or predict the pea's location in the Shell Game trick - every time. These talented pets can even perform stunts like the High Wire or High Dive. There are two kinds of Amazing Zhus characters - Magicians and Stunt Pets. Magicians come with 3 magic cards and a magic wand, and can perform the magic tricks as well as do stunts. There are two magician characters - The Great Zhu, who sports a top hat, and Madame Zhu, who wears a regal pink bejeweled head dress. There are four Stunt pets to collect - Abra (white with a pink bow on her tail), Dynamo (blue with white swirls), Piccadilly (hot pink with heart shaped tail), and Kardini (grey with earring). The Stunt pets do not perform magic tricks but instead are experts at the Disappearing Box, Circus Ball, Cereal Box, Tomato Can, as well as the High Wire and High Dive circus acts.

We got The Great Kardini. He loves to perform death-defying tricks – he’s real daredevil which is how he got that notch in his ear! Send him diving from the High Dive or balancing across the High Wire and the crowd will cheer for more! Amazing Zhus Stunt Pets perform astounding acrobatics and gravity defying stunts!

Check it all out at Amazing Zhus on Facebook, as well as Amazing Zhus on Twitter.

 
 

Cricket Candle Lighter - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide #StockingStuffer

Cricket products are designed to be the most reliable, versatile, and easy to use lighter products on the market. All items have undergone more than 60 quality tests and feature adult friendly integrated child-resistant safety mechanisms whenever possible. Perfect for home décor, grilling, campfires, and more, the U.S. line of Cricket products now includes:

• Cricket Candle Lighter

• Cricket Candle Lighter and Lighter Stand - Cricket Holiday Candle Lighter and Lighter Stand

• Cricket Multi-lite

• Cricket 5-Minute Firestarter - FSC certified

• Cricket Candle Lighter with Free Refill

• Cricket Multi-lite with Free Refill

The Cricket Holiday Candle Lighter makes a quick, simple and inexpensive stocking stuffer. Everyone uses candles and gifts them, especially around the holidays. I know we have had our holiday scented candles going non-stop this past week! However, people rarely think about a candle lighter and instead are often left burning their fingertips with matches while trying to light hard-to-reach candle wicks. The Cricket Candle Lighter comes with a stand to keep the sleek and holiday themed lighter on display, so the lighter is where and when you need it. No more scrambling for the lighter when it’s time to light the cake or candles. The Cricket Candle Lighter is easy to operate and features a child-resistant safety mechanism that resets after each ignition. It also features a metal nozzle that shields the flame from wind and is the perfect length for hard-to-reach areas like tall votives or cake candles.

Check it all out at Cricket on Facebook, as well as Cricket on Twitter.

 
 

Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Oregon Scientific products can empower your lifestyle with smart ideas that help you maximize your potential each day. Oregon Scientific products respond to their owners’ lifestyles, fueling their desire for smart living. From precision time and weather stations to ecologically-beneficial air sanitizers, the items they create reflect the highest pursuits of technology and design, harmoniously blending fine aesthetic values with a keen appreciation for natural surroundings.

I got the Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer, and Jason thinks it is really cool! No need to wait by the grill to find out when dinner is ready - this wireless Bluetooth barbecue thermometer alerts you when the your meal has reached the perfect temperature. Program your choice of eight entrees and choose the desired doneness - and you're good to grill!

Check it all out at Oregon Scientific on Facebook, as well as Oregon Scientific on Twitter.

 
 

Fitivities - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Fitivities creator, Sandy “Spin” Slade, combined her love of board games with her passion for fitness to create this one-of-a-kind game experience. Fitivities integrates physical activities into a group game setting for people of all ages, offering the buzz of a board game, with the perks of a workout. With Fitivities and some good company, a little exercise is finally a lot of fun.

The simpler the game rules, the sooner you’re playing! Fitivities is a quick-start game that begins with a roll of the die, a move of the game piece, and a flick of the spinner. Before you know it, you’re leaping into action until it’s time to roll again and move on to the next activity. When your team jogs, jumps, and twists its way completely around the game mat to cross its own finish line, your team wins! This is so much fun, especially with the little kiddos (like the 6-year-olds). It is never too early to get kids into the habit of fun exercise!

Check it all out at Fitivities on Facebook, as well as Fitivities on Twitter.

 

Fantasy Glassworks - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Family owned and operated business since 1995, Fantasy Glassworks offers a wide variety of glassware to be personally engraved! Personalized Engraved Glass, Beer Mugs, Wine Glasses, Cocktail Scotch and Whiskey Glasses, Flutes, Jars, Vases and more!

I got the Personalized Engraved Drinking Jar. The Fantasy Glassworks' Drinking Jar has a rustic Western look to it. Expect tiny bubbles and wrinkles as it adds to the rustic look. The Drinking Jar is a mostly square glass with rounded curves/corners and features a beveled round mouth piece. With the appearance of a canning jar, the engraved Drinking Jar is a popular choice among many. The Drinking Jar is customized to fit your needs. Your text, logo, or personal logo can be engraved upon the Drinking Jar. All engraving is done in house by Fantasy Glassworks and is manufactured by Libbey Glassware. It is so cute, and the whole "Mason Jar" theme is becoming wildly popular! I just love it!

Check it all out at Fantasy Glassworks on Facebook, as well as Fantasy Glassworks on Twitter.

 

Disney Hairstyle Books - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Disney Frozen Hairstyles

About The Book:

Do you love Princesses Anna and Elsa of Disney’s film Frozen? If you long to recreate these royal sisters’ beautiful braids, buns, and other dazzling hairstyles, Disney Frozen Hairstyles: Inspired by Anna and Elsa is for you. The step-by-step instructions in this gorgeously photographed book make it possible for anyone to replicate these heroines’ striking looks. Truly unique, Disney Frozen Hairstyles is the first book to reveal the secrets behind Anna and Elsa's different coiffures. Each of the twenty-eight hairdos is created on a real child and meticulously photographed in full color to make even the most complicated style easy to achieve. The book depicts a variety of hairstyles perfect for active girls as well as for special occasions such as parties, proms, and weddings. The many beautiful haristyles include: • Elsa’s Icy Braid – a loosely woven, thick braid • Big Braid – a beautiful concoction of four interwoven braids • Anna’s Braids – two simple but lovely braids • Anna’s Crown – a striking alternative to the traditional bun • Snow Queen – a special bun accented with a flower. Disney Frozen Hairstyles also features “Braidschool,” an invaluable section that shows how to construct the basic braids that are fundamental to Anna and Elsa’s looks – as well as so many other hairstyles. Braidschool includes detailed directions and illustrations for creating traditional, French, Dutch, rope, and fishtail braids. Don’t hesitate to jump right in and experiment, to combine styles and create your own Frozen-inspired look. Offering pretty up-dos as well as everyday styles, Disney Frozen Hairstyles makes it fun and easy for anyone to create looks inspired by these beloved sisters.

About The Author:

Theodora Mjoll Skuladottir Jack is an Icelandic freelance hairstylist, a lifestyle blogger, and author of five hairstyle books. She has also had her own television show.

Disney Princess Hairstyles

About The Book:

Want to create hairstyles like Disney’s most popular princesses? Whether your hair is long or somewhat shorter, curly or straight, the step-by-step instructions in the beautifully photographed book, Disney Princess Hairstyles: 40 Amazing Princess Hairstyles With Step by Step Images, will make it possible for you to recreate the gorgeous looks of eleven of Disney’s beloved princesses – from Ariel to Mulan, Cinderella to Snow White, and Tiana to Pocahontas. Disney Princess Hairstyles details forty hairdos, including braids, updos, buns, waves, twists, and ponytails. Among the variety of styles are options that are ideal for both straight and curly hair, as well as for a variety of hair textures. Each hairstyle is created on a real child and meticulously photographed in full color to make even the most complicated coiffure easy to achieve. The princesses and their accompanying hairstyles include: • Ariel: Locks of the Ocean – A free-flowing style with two tightly woven braids holding it in place • Aurora: Aurora’s Waves – A cascade of pretty waves • Belle: Belle’s Bow – A distinctive style accented by a charming bow created with your own hair • Cinderella: Buns and Braids – A pair of beautifully twisted buns highlighted by braids • Jasmine: High Ponytail – An unusual ponytail perched high on the head • Merida: Rough and Tough – A tumble of curls balanced on the crown of the head • Mulan: Mulan’s Bun – A lovely bun accessorized by an intertwined ribbon • Pocanontas: Pocahontas’ Hidden Braid – A unique look in which a French braid peeks out from twisted locks of hair • Rapunzel: Rapunzel’s Full Braid – An exquisite variation on the traditional fishtail braid • Snow White: Braid of Braids – An attractive concoction of braids gathered at the nape of the neck • Tiana: Tiana’s Bun – A gorgeous but easy-to-create topknot.

About The Author:

Edda USA specializes in entertainment and media. Building on a strong foundation with over thirty years of experience in publishing they have expanded their expertise and become a cross-media production company.

 

Personalized Cake Pan by Miles Kimball - 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide

Miles Kimball is the first choice for unique, hard-to-find, value-added, and personalized merchandise to meet your everyday and gift-giving needs. I got the cutest personalized cake pan from Miles Kimball.

 This personalized cake pan with lid gives sweet credit to the baker! The personalized cake pan is perfect for potlucks and bake sales, helping you leave with the right pan. Rustproof aluminum. Personalized baking pan measures 13" long x 9" wide.

Check it all out at Miles Kimball on Facebook, as well Miles Kimball on Twitter.