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Hurry, It’s Not Too Late To Get 50% Off Your Entire Order At The Holiday Letter Shop!!!

It’s not too late to take advantage of a great offer from The Holiday Letter Shop!  See the joy on your child’s face when they open up their personalized letter from Santa. Even the most skeptical child will be amazed.  You can also choose to send a special message to to the special someone in your life. There are a variety of packages starting at just $9.95 all include a Personalized Letter and Nice List Certificate, some also include activity books, stickers, ornaments and other extras.

Mommy Ramblings’ Readers Get 50% off your entire order at theholidaylettershopcom.  Use the following Promo Code at checkout SLUSFG to instantly save 50% off your entire order at The Holiday Letter Shop!!!


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Classic Moonjar Moneybox Review and Giveaway!!!

It is so important to teach children about effective ways to handle finances even on the most elementary level.  I think we all know probably the biggest reason for conflict in a relationship is money.  So many adults don’t know how to effectively manage their money and it leads to huge problems.  Giving kids a sturdy foundation of managing their money can lead to less struggle and conflict in the future.  The Classic Moonjar Moneybox is a great tool for teaching kids how to spend, save and share their money.  The three separate banks will let them clearly see how they can allot a certain amount of funds for each category, it is tactile and visual and easy for even very young children to grasp.

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Our multiple award winner!  This durable tin moneybox is a timeless gift that will inspire and teach children to save, spend and share wisely for a lifetime. A great Allowance tool!!

  • Merchant SKU: MJ-12310
  • Removable acrylic lids
  • Family Guide and Passbook included
  • Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 inches
 

Moonjar LLC was established in 2001 by Eulalie Scandiuzzi, a Seattle native, to inspire and incorporate strong financial values and practices into everyday life. The name Moonjar comes from the idea of “Shooting for the Moon” and creating Big Dreams, along with the ancient custom of placing hopes and dreams in a jar. Today Moonjar is a vibrant young company working to bring financial literacy to children and families around the globe. We believe the time to start the conversation about money is now and the way to start the conversation is through Saving, Spending and Sharing.

Mommy Ramblings thinks the Classic Moonjar Moneybox makes a wonderful gift this holiday season and so we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!  

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Wisconsin Made, “Santa’s New Clothes Hardcover Book Review & Giveaway!!!

WisconsinMade.com showcases award-winning Gourmet Food Gifts: cheese, bratwurst, cranberries, gift baskets; art: jewelry, pottery, glass; Apparel: Badger and Green Bay Packer clothing; Books; Music and much more.  You will find over 3,000 high quality products made with pride and passion by artisans from Wisconsin.  The artisans of Wisconsinmade.com are characterized by a pioneering spirit, pride in their home state, and a dedication to their craft or trade.

Wisconsin Made’s work in bringing these artisans together  was an effort to broaden the availability of their quality products to the wider reach of the Internet.  I recently had the chance to review something from Wisconsinmade.com and choose the Santa’s New Clothes Book.  I read this book to my kids last night and it is a great book about what happens when Santa returns home.  His wife Emily has to make Santa a new suit to wear because all the running around has left him skinny.  She ends up making him a new suit for each month that celebrates the holidays that occur then.  The book follows Santa for a year and it is Christmas again.  The book is signed by the authors and has beautiful illustrations throughout.  A very lovely gift for any child this holiday season!  Mommy Ramblings is adding Santa’s New Clothes from Wisconsinmade.com to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!  

Have you ever wondered what Santa does throughout the year, after the Christmas rush? Santa’s New Clothes, a book by Al and Eadie Felly, follows Santa and his wife, Emily, on his year-round journey. This is a charming, rhyming story about the love that Santa and his wife share and the special project that Emily Claus undertakes to keep her Santa dressed in spectacular robes. Illustrated by Wisconsin artist, Tom Kelly, Santa’s New Clothes is a great children’s gift at Christmas or anytime of year.

Wisconsin Made is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of  Santa’s New Clothes by  Al and Eadie Felly and Illustrated by Tom Kelly!  Thank you Wisconsin Made for the lovely review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  Open to US residents.

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Get 20% Off Kelly Kits, Art Kits for Kids!!! One Day Only!!! December 12th!!!

Kelly Kits encourage art play using a wide variety of creative tools & materials beyond what coloring books can offer and are the perfect holiday gift for your creative kiddo!  For One Day only Kelly Kits will have a site wide sale on December 12th where all products are 20% off!  Get your favorite little artist a years worth of art kits or a special gift pack with 5 activities that explore the five discipline of art:  Drawing, Painting, Print Making, Collage & Sculpting!

 


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Get 20% Off Your Entire Order at TeaDistrict.com!!!

Tea District is committed to fostering the world’s best premium teas bestowing a fascinating customer experience to ensure a loyalty to our brand and provide growth from its quality and knowledge of tea. Tea District carries a full line of high quality teas, including a line dedicated to charities & global causes. Be sure to also check out Tea District’s unique tea gifts and their tea of the month club.

My Readers Get 20% off your entire order at www.TeaDistrict.com. Use the following Promo Code at checkout to instantly save: TDUSFGB12 when you check out at www.TeaDistrict.com.


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Get 20% off any order of $100 or more at Hot Mama Designs!!!

Shannon Sunderland & Sahra Cahoon form the dynamic duo of Hot Mama Designs.  Hot Mama Designs rejoices in celebrating motherhood, family and the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. Their inspiring designs are created to tell stories and celebrate life. Celebrate Family ~ Celebrate Motherhood ~ Celebrate You!

They rejoice in the art of metalsmithing!  As artists the’re intrigued by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which is (loosely translated) the beauty of things that are unpretentious and unconventional. In our mass-produced world, their jewelry celebrates the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object.

My Readers Get 20% any order of $100 or more.  Promo Code: mamalove226  #mamajewelry

 


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Disney & Pixar, “Finding Nemo” Big Golden Book Review and Giveaway!!!

Well, to commemorate the release of Finding Nemo on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this week, I want to tell you about a great Big Golden Book featuring Finding Nemo.  My kids can’t get enough Nemo so when they saw this book, they could not wait to get their hands on it.  It is a nice large hardcover Golden Book that tells the complete Finding Nemo story.  Kids will love that this is another way to enjoy the story with this gorgeously illustrated book.  This is a great bedtime book or in this house is good just about any time to share.

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Finding Nemo Big Golden Book! Thank you Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Finding Nemo Swims Into Living Rooms Just In Time For The Holidays!!!

FINDING NEMO SWIMS INTO LIVING ROOMS THIS COMING HOLIDAY!

OWN IT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON BLU-RAY  & BLU-RAY 3D !!!

Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” dives back into homes this coming holiday in breathtaking Blu-ray . The must-“sea,” must-own Oscar®-winning underwater adventure—featuring the unforgettable Marlin, his forgetful friend Dory and the lovable young Nemo—swims into living rooms for the first time ever in high-definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Digital platforms on December 4, 2012.

The film fully immerses viewers in the stunning underwater world of FindingNemo! From the creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., Disney•Pixar’s critically acclaimed and heartwarming tale splashes off the screen with brilliant digital picture, high definition sound and breathtaking 3D bonus features that transport you beyond your imagination.

“Finding Nemo,” first released in theaters in 2003, earned the Oscar® for Best Animated Feature Film and remains the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide. In 2008, the American Film Institute named ―Finding Nemo‖ among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made, and it is the second highest grossing Pixar film to date (behind “Toy Story 3”).

The Blu-ray 2D and 3D debuts mark the first time ―Finding Nemo‖ has ever been available in these hi-def formats. Featuring pristine high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray creates an incredible at-home experience with a host of interactive features and bonus features including 3D Virtual Aquariums, 2D Virtual Aquariums, CineExplore, A Filmmakers’ Roundtable and more.

The hi-def home entertainment release of “Finding Nemo” will be available as a 5-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy), 3-Disc Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 DVD), 3D Digital & High-Definition Digital formats.

 

 

 


Since we received this new release of Finding Nemo about a week ago my little guys have watched it numerous times and it is an immediate favorite for them.  They are into everything Nemo now and can’t stop talking about the movie.  They just marvel at getting a look under the ocean and asking what everything is, learning the different types of fish and totally captivated by the adventure Nemo has to get back to his Dad.  This is such a great movie and would make a wonderful gift this holiday season for the little guppies on your holiday list!  You can stop by the Finding Nemo Facebook Page by clicking HERE and Follow them on Twitter HERE!  There are some great activity and puzzler games on the bottom of this post as well that I am sure your little ones will love!
ABOUT “FINDING NEMO”

 

In this stunning underwater adventure teeming with memorable comedic characters and heartfelt emotion, “Finding Nemo” follows the momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his young son Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould). When the two are unexpectedly separated in the Great Barrier Reef, Nemo is carried far from his ocean home and deposited in a fish tank in a dentist’s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son––who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.

“Finding Nemo” is directed by Oscar® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Oscar winner Lee Unkrich, produced by Graham Walters. The music is from Thomas Newman and screenplay is written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson and David Reynolds.

The characters in the film features the voices of Willem Dafoe (as Gill), Brad Garrett (as Bloat), Allison Janney (as Peach), Austin Pendleton (as Gurgle), Stephen Root (as Bubbles), Vicki Lewis (as Deb/Flo), Joe Ranft (as Jacques) Geoffrey Rush (as Nigel), Elizabeth Perkins (as Coral), Bob Peterson (as Mr. Ray), Barry Humphries (as Bruce), Eric Bana (as Anchor), Bruce Spence (as Chum), and director Andrew Stanton (as Crush).

 

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FRAAS Tech Gloves Unite Fashion and Technology!!!

I know myself, I am a tech junkie, won’t be out without my iPhone or iPad and for anything longer than a couple of hours, the laptop must come along.  Living in the north it can get quite cold in winter and so having a glove that keeps your hands warm while still allowing you to use touch screen technology is very important.  I am excited to tell you that FRAAS Tech Gloves let us embrace fashion and technology all while having toasty warm hands. The gloves are beautiful and very soft and warm, they also work extremely well.  The rising interest in chic cold weather accessories is evident everywhere. Fashion-savvy women are wrapped in great looking scarves and accenting their look with interesting hats and smart gloves.  FRAAS is on target with a versatile collection of options for Fall-Winter 2012.

More than 100 new FRAAS brand styles are debuting in this season–many in multiple color choices.  Three on-the-mark and very stylish palettes and themes are apparent–Woodland Guardians, Mineral Explosion, and Decadent Traveler. Neutrals, jewel tones and accent pop colors provide savvy consumers with the right styling and best shades to work with existing and new wardrobes.


Although historically known for its scarf expertise, FRAAS has added gloves and hats to its offering over the years and now consumers look forward to adding those FRAAS styles to their wardrobes, too. Technology has entered the fashion accessories scene with TOUCH SCREEN COMPATIBLE GLOVES. FRAAS offers 3 chic options–retailing for about $30–a long scrunch, a ruffle, and a bow–22 options total in all the colors. These are not something to be missed as a self or gift purchase. Anyone with a touch screen device will want a few pair! Those without a device will appreciate the attractive styling and affordable pricing plus one size fits all for buying ease.  Style 060579 is one of these three looks and is extremely popular thanks to its feminine ruffled hem. It is an Acrylic/Cotton/Poly/Metallic blend and is available in grey, blue-grape, black, rose, chartreuse, camel, teal and dark red. Keeping with cutting-edge design, FRAAS introduces these gloves with tech finger tips that are so well-matched to the glove, they are almost invisible. This offers a stylish and more lady-like approach for the tech-savvy customer.
“Our goal at FRAAS is to give consumers great choices of unique products at realistic price points,” says Aimee Zucchetti, FRAAS Brand and Sales Manager. “The technology savvy glove grouping exemplifies the fashion innovation for which we are known and we are pleased to be able to offer such a timely style to consumers.”

“Whenever a woman wants to add a finishing touch and zest to her entire look—she can reach for one of our FRAAS styles and be 100% confident that it will produce the right effect. It is astounding what a difference a scarf can make and our new hat and glove options add that much more excitement to the total look ,” says Ken Krieger, the VP of Sales for the innovative international manufacturer of woven and knit scarves, stoles, ruanas, wraps, capes and related accessories.

YOU CAN FIND FRAAS AT SPECIALTY STORES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND MAY ORDER THESE STYLES
DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPANY BY CALLING 212-575-0191. SELECT STYLES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT fraas.com and amazon.com

 

I was provided test samples for my review, my opinions are 100% my own.

 


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The Company Store, 2 In 1 Down Travel Pillow Review and Giveaway!!!

It’s a busy time of year and lots of people are traveling.  Whether you are going to special holiday events several hours away or traveling to be with family, it’s nice to be comfortable.  The 2 in 1 Down Travel Pillow from The Company Store is quite an ingenious little pillow that will make traveling much more comfortable and cozy.  The pillow comes in great colors that will make it stand out and help you not to leave it behind when traveling, The travel size pillow is great on airplanes in the car, train or boat but what is so neat is that when you get to your destination you just unzip the travel pillow cover and take out the cozy down filled pillow case that will fit any standard size pillow.  So now you can put your own comfortable and clean pillow case on hotel pillows!  When you are ready to leave, everything folds up easily and neatly and fits back in the travel case so you have you travel pillow looking just as great and are ready for you next adventure!  The cotton cover is 250 thread count and feels great and is easy care machine wash to freshen it up from trip to trip.

My three-year old has declared this pillow his and it is perfect for him in the travel size to cart around and even use at home.  I am quite impresses with this pillow and it would make a great gift for anyone that does a lot of traveling.  Mommy Ramblings likes it so much we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

  • Two-in-one travel pillow.
  • Travel pillow measures 20” x 26” (unfolded).
  • Folds easily in half to fit neatly into small travel bag.
  • Comes with a travel pillow-sized case.
  • Great for sleeping on planes, trains or during long car trips.
  • 250-thread-count cotton cover.
  • Filled with lofty down.
  • Fashionable colors prevent it from being left behind in hotel rooms.
  • Machine wash.
  • Imported.
  • Exclusively ours.

Don’t leave home without it! Everyone knows that you never sleep as well without a comfy pillow. Great for taking on the road, our ingeniously designed down travel pillow is the perfect solution. The 2-in-1 Travel Pillow is actually a sumptuous, down-filled pillowcase that, when folded in half, fits neatly into a travel pillow-sized bag—making it ideally sized for sleeping on a plane or a long car trip. When unfolded, it becomes a cozy, down-filled pillowcase that accommodates any standard-sized pillow.


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