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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season that I love the most and I can’t wait to share all the amazing products and brands that I have discovered to help you mark names off of your holiday shopping list. Along with great gift ideas we also have ideas to help you serve up your hungry holiday guests a delicious feast all holiday long. Check out all these amazing ideas and get ready to embrace the holiday season.
Gift Ideas for Families
ChargeHub HomeBase Power Bank Docking Station – Say good-bye to numerous charging cords and cluttered counters with this Docking Station that charges 4 power banks PLUS one additional device using the USB Charging Port. Each power bank has a durable aluminum case and is color-coordinated with a metallic-finish for easy identification. Its powerful 4000 mAh battery capacity will keep your devices charged throughout the day. The storage drawer conveniently stores your cables and maintains an organized space. The docking station and 4 power banks retails for only $59.99 making it an incredible deal. This makes the perfect gift for the family that is always on the go and can be purchased on line at www.limitlessinnovations.com.
Get a 30 day FREE Trial to Crossflix – a Christian family friendly channel with thousands of Christian films including Christian movies new releases, documentaries, and educational content. You can access the videos through our digital streaming network anytime day or night.
Get a FREE Month to Pureflix – Pureflix allows users to stream wholesome movies, TV shows, and more that the whole family will love. Discover all that Pureflix has to offer when you take advantage of enjoying your first month free.
Oliver the Ornament – This Christmas-themed children’s book and product line that offers a huge array of items. You can buy just a gift set that includes the first book and one hand-painted ornament or buy a small, pre-lit tree and each of the ornaments based on the characters within the books and other items also based on the books. The small tree is perfect for a child’s room, or, the ornaments can be placed on a larger tree either as part of reading the books or just your normal tradition to give small children a role in the family tree-trimming tradition. Gift buying can be spaced out yearly as new books come out. The books focus on kindness and deliver an anti-bullying message that’s resonated in homes and classrooms across the country. It’s a wonderful holiday gift idea for families with young children. Discover all the great Oliver the Ornament gift ideas HERE!
Fashion and Beauty Themed Gift Ideas
Dessert Essence After Shower Finishing Sprays – These after shower finishing sprays are formulated to moisturize, smooth and illuminate skin after every shower. They are scientifically proven to absorb quickly and seal in moisture for 24 hours. They also feature various blends of therapeutic oils including Jojoba, Coconut, Sunflower, Shea Butter, Apricot and Sweet Almond oils formulated to retain moisture for supple, smooth and radiant skin, as well as soothe sensitive skin. Desert Essence offers a full line of dental, skin and hair care lines that are always made with cruelty-free, vegan, all-natural ingredients. Shop the full line at Dessert Essence today.
eShakti – eShakti is known for allowing customers to customize almost all the dresses on their website. Finding the perfect dress has never been easier because you can easily customize neckline, sleeve style/length, and dress length with a few clicks. Plus these fabulous frocks come with pockets so you don’t have to worry about having a place to store the things you need to party the night away at your holiday parties. Check out all the amazing designs eShakti has to offer today!Special Note: New Users get a special discount so make sure to create your account when you are shopping!
Outdoor Fun Gift Ideas
SJ Works Saddle Pouch Bicycle First Aid Kit – Make sure that you are protected while riding your bike with this first aid kit that securely hooks to your bicycle bar in a variety of positions. While many seats will accommodate the kit on the back of the bike, we also found that it fit in the middle of my husband’s bike which made it more convenient for him when riding. This first aid kit has a large reflected area on the bag to help provide visibility in darker areas and fits a majority of biking seats. As a bonus the kit also contains an emergency bike light. The kit is fully loaded with antiseptic towelettes, bandages of every size, wound closures, pads, tape, emergency blanket, Red Cross first aid guide, and 3.5mm headphone extension cord for your phone. There is even room to store your phone in the kit while riding to keep your hands free. This bicycle first aid kit is one of several designs by SJ Works. Choose the smart phone solution, classic bicycle first aid kit, or saddlebag kit. Purchase your Saddle Pouch Bicycle First Aid Kit and make sure you and your loved ones are prepared at all times HERE!
Holiday Baking, Dining, and Entertaining -Food and Drink Gift Ideas
Steeped Coffee- A new way to enjoy a single serving of coffee without the waste of unrecyclable pods is on the market. The single size serve bags, are brewed similar to a tea bag. The full immersion filter bags are made of renewable and compostable material so there is no need for additional items in the landfill. Steeped Coffee uses specialty coffee directly sourced from farmers and is available in five roasts. Choose from light, medium, dark, French roast, and a single-origin Swiss Water Process decaf. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at home or on the go without the waste thanks to Steeped Coffee. Learn more about this company and shop online at Steeped Coffee today.
Butter of Europe – European-style butter is nothing like what you’ve experienced before; it’s delicate, it’s aromatic and it’s now available in the United States. The release in the United States is funded by The French Dairy Inter-Branch Organization (CNIEL) and the European Union, with the goal to change the way you cook and eat your food. Make sure your holiday eats and treats start with this amazing butter that provides you with a taste that rivals no other.
Pereg Natural Foods & Spices – Pereg has been selling the pure spices and spice blends for over 60 years and have added an array of all-natural products that includes ancient grains and ancient grain blends, gluten free pasta, couscous, rice, gluten-free cereal and much more. Pereg Natural Foods products are available at select retailers throughout the US and Canada, and on their website,www.pereg-gourmet.com.
AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate – Discover amazing chocolate products from a company that approaches chocolate with an artisinal and authentic approach. American Heritage® Chocolate is a division of Mars Wrigley Confectionery and features chocolate fashioned off ingredient lists from the 1750’s. This decadent chocolate is available in a variety of forms including Tablet Bars and Tasting Squares that are perfect for those looking for a unique chocolate experience that can literally take you back in time. One bite is like a tasty history lesson that everyone wants to sit in on. Baking is also easier thanks to the American Heritage® Chocolate Finely Grated Chocolate . Celebrate the end of summer, back to school season, or the holidays with amazing recipes like this Chocolate Banana Nut Bread or Monticello Historic Chocolate Ice Cream. These products and others are available at over 200 living history sites, museums, and specialty gift shops across the states. Find the location nearest you by checking their store locator and shop for new products online at Amazon.com.
Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers
Basepaws – DNA testing is not just for human’s anymore. Thanks to the folks at Basepaws, you can now get your cat’s DNA tested so that you can help your feline friend live a long and healthy live. Basepaws gets DNA from your cat’s cheek cells that rub off onto a cotton swab. The swab is then sent to their facilities in Los Angeles where they remove the DNA and test it. Basepaws takes this DNA and uses sequencing machines to read and record these letters. Basepaws uses your cat’s information to generate an easy-to-read report about their DNA. Your cat’s first report will include useful information about their breed and an interesting similarity to wildcats. Here is an example of the first personalized Basepaws report that you will receive: https://cdn.basepaws.com/report/sample.html. In addition to your cat’s personalized report the Basepaws kit includes: membership in the Basepaws community, report updates, personalized recommendations, access to the latest research on cat science, tools to connect owners of similar cats, and discounts on future products that will be specifically formulated for your cat’s genetic needs receiving constant updates. To learn more about how knowing your cat’s DNA can help you provide a better life for them and to order your Basepaws kit visit them online here-> BASEPAWS
Book Suggestions for the Book Lover
QUANTUM – A Captain Chase Novel by Patricia Cornwell – QUANTUM features Captain Calli Chase, a NASA test pilot, quantum physicist, and cybercrime investigator. Growing up just outside NASA Langley in Hamptom, Virginia, she and her twin sister have long had their sights set on going to space. On the eve of a top-secret space mission, Calli detects a tripped alarm in the tunnels deep below NASA’s research center. She knows that there are no accident in the high security, high tech facility, and that a looming blizzard and government shutdown could provide the perfect cover for sabotage, with deadly consequences. As it turns out, the danger is worse than she thought. A splatter of dried blood, a missing security badge, a suspicious suicide – a series of disturbing clues that point to Calli’s identical twin, Carme, who’s been MIA for days. Desperate to halt the countdown to disaster and clear her sister’s name, Captain Chase digs deep into her vast cyber security knowledge and painful past in search of answers to her twin’s erratic conduct.
An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: The History of Mythology That Inspired Tolkien’s World (Leather-bound Classics) by David Day – The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures—as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants Middle-earth. Sections of this A-to-Z dictionary are devoted to discussion of the battles, history, beasts, and heroes of Tolkien’s stories, and are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. This comprehensive volume on Tolkien’s world also includes an appendix of three primary legends that served as sources for Tolkien’s creations—the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle—and more than 200 black-and-white illustrations.
Disney Stories for 3-Year-Olds – From Peter Pan to 101 Dalmatians, three-year-olds will be introduced to wonderful Disney adventures in this hardcover Disney story book. This treasury includes fourteen classic Disney stories retold and simplified for a younger audience. With the same spirit as the extended versions and paired with colorful illustrations, this book is perfect for parents introducing their children to classic Disney adventures. With fourteen stories to choose from, youngsters can treat themselves to a favorite Disney classic story anytime!
Disney Stories for 2-Year Olds -This hardcover book includes fourteen stories with short, simplified text and bright illustrations, perfect for youngsters to follow along as parents introduce the adventures of Mickey and his friends. Whether it’s a camping adventure, the story of when Mickey first met Pluto, or a case of missing flowers from Minnie’s garden, this collectible makes a perfect gift for anyone turning two!
PureFlix would be a great gift for my parents! My mom is SO strict about what she will watch and she would be able to watch anything on PureFlix!
I would try that butter!
That steeped coffee would be great for camping!
Great ideas. I’d love to try that butter, especially since I’ve recently started Keto, I have a special appreciation for good butter. Haha
Although we know for sure what that our purr purr princess furbaby cat is an Oriental Shorthair I have still been checking Basepaws from time to time in hopes they start doing DNA tests for animals for health reasons specifically.