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Christmas Gift Wrap Sets From Zippkids Amazon Store Review

November 30, 2016 By Heather Little

With Thanksgiving 2016 over, the countdown to Christmas is officially on! With the ease of shopping online these days, it seems like it’s almost become possible to buy everything you need right from the comfort of your own home. But while you’re shopping for that perfect gift, don’t forget the supplies you’ll need to wrap them all up. It’s now easy to take the hassle out of gift wrapping with great Christmas wrap bundles available online from the zippkids Amazon.com store.

I picked out two different bundles – one was a kraft style pack and the other a cheerful and bright red, green, and blue set. The kraft gift wrap bundle comes with 44 pieces, including various sized boxes from “robe” to “mug” size, gift tags, stickers, and tissue paper. The festive color bundle has 57 pieces, including several really cute gift bags. What I love about these gift wrap bundles is that the boxes and accessories make gift wrapping so simple – no need for paper. Just put your presents inside the beautiful boxes with tissue and tags that are included and they’re ready to give!

These Christmas gift wrap sets are also an excellent value for just under $17 for the bundle and with Amazon Prime, you can get them shipped free right to your door in just a couple days. So once you’ve picked out just the right holiday gift for your friends or family, be sure to make it a “complete package” wrapped in a great gift bag or box from zippkids.

You can purchase these gift wrap sets from Amazon at the below links:

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Gift-Box-Set-Supplies/dp/B01LFMRJA0/ref=sr_1_1?m=A20YS3S7GIT562&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1477594364&sr=1-1&keywords=44

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Gift-Wrapping-Set-Glitter/dp/B01LZVI7TV/ref=sr_1_1?m=A20YS3S7GIT562&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1477594987&sr=1-1&keywords=glitter&th=1

*I received the above gift wrap sets in exchange for this review. All thoughts are my own.

Heather Little

My name is Heather Little and my husband and I have two sweet girls and one crazy dog. We moved to Florida 6 years ago and have loved every minute of it! I enjoy crafting, good food, shopping, and of course travel!

Hard Candy Eye Essential Collection Review (Holiday Gift Guide)

November 30, 2016 By Merrilee Kaminski

Hard Candy has released new makeup sets for the holidays which are available exclusively at Walmart. The Eye Essential Collection comes with 2 eyeshadow palettes, 3 brushes, and a small pouch and retails for $4.88. “Fall in love with these purse friendly eye shadow palettes. Create that smoky look you desire for an evening out on the town or define your eyes with any of these coordinating shades for a natural look.”

I loved all 12 shades in this palette. The colors go on smoothly with minimal fall out and are surprisingly pigmented for this price point. I especially liked the purple shade. In my experience, the purple shades in many pallets are among the weakest shades. Not so in this pallet. Each shade was distinctively shimmery and will help create some fun looks. This is my favorite of the two pallets available in this kit. The eyeshadow had decent lasting power; actually comparable to some of the higher priced pallets in my collection. Swatches were done without primer.

In this particular palette, the shades are all very similar to each other. It’s difficult to get more than one or two looks. Eight of the shades are silvery white shimmers. The blue and purple shades are the standouts here, while the two darker black shades are so similar to each other I couldn’t tell any difference, especially on application to the eyes.

The only brush I found useful in this kit was the eyebrow brush/comb. The other two brushes were so stiff and rough that I couldn’t even get them near my eyes and face. They may be going in the giveaway bin, but the pouch they come in is adorable and I’ll be using it to carry smaller items in my purse.

In my opinion, the neutral shades palette, the eyebrow brush and comb combo and the pouch make this entire kit worthwhile and an excellent value. I plan on giving away the silver/grey pallets to a young friend to play with.

These would make great holiday gifts! Please check out their website here for more information.

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*I received a product in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Merrilee Kaminski

Customized Lockets from Pictures On Gold (Holiday Gift Guide) (Review)

November 26, 2016 By Marijean

Looking for a perfect yet unique Jewelry gift for a loved one this holiday season? Look no further! Check out my review on customized gold lockets from Pictures On Gold.

Pictures On Gold offers beautiful Jewelry of all styles. Some of the Jewelry they offer are ID Bracelets, Fingerprint Jewelry, Graduation, Religious Jewelry, and my favorite: Photo Lockets.

I was able to review a Build Your Own Sterling Silver 2-Picture Heart Locket. If you do not want silver you can choose from 14K Gold Filled, 14K Yellow Gold, Or 14K White Gold. The locket I built in Sterling Silver starts at just $24.95 and goes up depending on locket size. You can customize the FRONT SIDE of the Locket by choosing the Metal and Size, Bail Stone (we will add a synthetic bithstone to the Bail of your Locket) and the Design options. You can add Clipart, Text or Monogram to the front of the locket. I chose Monogram with both of my children’s initials which are the same.

Once you are done choosing the metal, size and design options, go ahead to Step 2. Step 2 and 3 you can add Text, Monogram or Photo to the left and right sides of the locket. I chose 2 pictures, one on each side of my two children. The pictures can be either Color Laser Engraved, Laser Engraved or a Paper Photo. Prices depend on which you pick. I added Color Laser Engraving for each side which was a $35 charge for each side. You can either upload or email your digital pictures. If you want paper photos you can mail them. Step 4 is customizing the back of the locket. I opted to leave it without Text or Monogram. The last step would be choosing a chain for your locket (or you don’t have to choose one). If you decide you would like a chain you will have a few options with size options. You can choose from Sterling Silver Tip Black Leather Chain in different sizes, Standard Box Chain in different sizes or a Rolo Chain. I chose the Standard Sterling Silver Box Chain in 18″ length which added $25.95 to the price.

Color Laser or Laser is 100% Waterproof & Scratchproof and is guaranteed for a lifetime.
Normally Ships in 1 Day.
Message Engraving is engraved with a high definition laser engraver.
If when uploading your photo, your photo doesn’t fit perfectly inside the locket and you see white space, don’t be concerned as we will automatically fill in.
If your photo has people in it that are spaced apart, our digital artists will enhance the photo to bring them closer together.
Color Laser or Laser- we remove the background of the photograph. Let us know in the “Special Instructions” Box (Last Step) if you’d like the background kept in.
On Paper Prints the background is left in by default, if you want the background removed, let us know in the “Special Instructions” box (Last Step).
If there is an object you want removed from the photo or you have any special requests, let us know in the “Special Instructions” box (Last Step).

My locket was shipped fast and I received it within a few days. It really came out beautiful. I received many compliments on it already. The quality amazing and I know I will cherish this locket for years to come.

This locket will make a wonderful holiday gift. The prices are very reasonable and the quality is outstanding.

You can purchase your own Locket and/or many other beautiful gifts here.

Click the below link to receive 10% off your order!

http://www.usfamilyguide.com/coupons.php?bid=12261&dealid=3052

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I received the mentioned locket in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Papercutz Debuts Barbie Graphic Novels With Two New Series (Review) (Holiday Gift Guide)

November 26, 2016 By Marijean

PAPERCUTZ DEBUTS BARBIE GRAPHIC NOVELS WITH TWO NEW SERIES

Volume One of

Barbie is available now

Volume One of Barbie Puppies will be released on November 29th.

http://papercutz.com/kids-comics-graphic-novels/barbie

Barbie, the world’s #1 fashion doll, is making her debut in two new series from Papercutz this fall. With two new original graphic novel series, Barbie and Barbie Puppies, fans of Mattel’s classic doll can now experience all of the adventures of Barbie and her friends like never before!

Barbie Graphic Novel Vol. 1, “Fashion Superstar,” which is available now, finds Barbie diving into the high-stakes world of fashion. As Barbie pursues her dream, she meets a diverse bunch of all-new friends that can help her… and some others that may actually try to end her fashion career before it even starts!

The second of the new Barbie graphic novels is “Puppy Party” from the Barbie Puppies series, which will be released on November 29. Based on the popular Barbie Puppies DVD films “The Great Puppy Adventure” and “A Puppy Chase,” “Puppy Party” tells the story of Barbie and her sisters entering their pups – Honey, Rookie, Taffy and DJ – in a dog show in the city. But when the puppies get lost, the adventure begins!

These new graphic novels featuring the life and adventures of Barbie are just what young readers have been waiting for. While the Barbie franchise has taken many other forms in music, movies and more, this is the first time in over 25 years that this globally-recognized figure will be the subject of a graphic novel. These fun stories let Barbie fans enjoy her adventures in one of the fastest growing mediums in kids’ media and they’re sure to be a perennial favorite in libraries, schools and homes across America.

A third graphic novel series, Barbie Starlight, is slated for release later this year.

Review:

My daughter was very excited to receive these books. She is a big Barbie fan. These books are Comic Series books , so they are full of sharp and colorful images with words in word bubbles. Barbie Fashion Superstar contains 63 pages, and Barbie Puppy Party contains 60 pages. We recently went on a Thanksgiving vacation and she brought these books with her. She loved reading them in the car and hotel, and she has been asking for more. These books would make great holiday gifts for any girl of any age! Check them out today!

Click here to purchase these books. They are $7.99 each.

About Papercutz

Papercutz is celebrating ten innovative audience-expanding years of publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres from humor, action adventure, mystery, and horror to favorite licensed characters. It is proud to be the only publisher exclusively dedicated to children’s graphic novels, working every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics. To find out more visit http://www.papercutz.com.

About Mattel

The Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel’s portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, Fisher-Price® brands and MEGA® Brands, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2015, Mattel was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Magazine, and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel’s companies employ approximately 31,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. Visit us at www.mattel.com, www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Why making friends online is a good option?

November 23, 2016 By Anne

Well.. Having friends that you can count on is the best possession you can own. But making new friends and trying something new is never a bad idea. After all, you always learn from your experiences and change is the only constant.

We’ve all made friends on social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram, but have you thought about making friends on gaming sites like online bingo? Most of us don’t even play online games as we don’t think it as our gen thing and resist to accept the change that follows with each gen.

But online bingo is not anything like the other online games and the best part is that most of us are obviously familiar with the game bingo, we’ve all played bingo. Online bingo is similar to our traditional bingo. Just like the traditional bingo, online bingo is a great past time and a great way to make friends online that have the same interest as you.

In this busy world where most of us are occupied with our work and families, meeting our pals often is not possible. Playing online bingo will refresh your memory and bring back the good old times. The gossiping and all the chit-chats that would not end with just a cup of tea and one game will travel back to you in a virtual form.

Now that most of the bingo halls have been scraped out, finding one near you can be a tough job, and going through all this can be tiring and boring. Moving bingo from brick and mortar to online platform has made it a lot more easier to meet new people and stay connected with your old friends.

Unlike the traditional bingo, you can make friends from all over the world. Online bingo connects you to people of same interest as you from all over the world. What a bliss it is to know people from other places and sharing joys and sorrows with them right from your place.

One such friendly community you can look into is the Dotty Bingo. You can check the review of Dotty Bingo to know more about it.

They even have forums where members all around the world can share their experiences or any life events. Its a great way to interact without even having to provide any personal details.

Not more than quite often, online bingo sites host community meeting for the players where all of them can gather to have a good time together and get to know each other better and have a good laugh.

These are some of the reasons, in my opinion, that I think why making friends on online is a good option and I’m sure this will get you tempted to try out online bingo and make friends just like it got me tantalized.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!