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A Fun Kid’s Toy That Helps Build STEM Skills! #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide

If you are looking for a really fun toy for kids on your holiday gift guide, you might want to check out BathBlocks by Just Think Toys. These BathBlocks come in a variety of sets and when they are wet they stick to each other and surfaces like magnets.

They have sets like the Ball Run that present so many options to create ball runs and drops all while taking a bath. They are soft without any sharp edges so they are safe and there are a few different sets to choose from including a cooking set, a Coast Guard Set and more.

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BathBlocks bring classic block play into a fun, fascinating, new, watery environment. BathBlocks empower children to create their vision and build STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) as they experiment with geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, balance, structure and cause-effect.

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BathBlocks have won Oppenheim Gold awards. BathBlocks are made from bacteria and mildew resistant EVA and contain no PVC or phthalates. BathBlocks have won Oppenheim Gold awards. BathBlocks are made from bacteria and mildew resistant EVA and contain no PVC or phthalates.

 

We have added BathBlocks to our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. If you would like to try to win a set, enter our giveaway below.

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Just Think Toys is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of any of the BathBlocks play sets (subject to availability-castle set is sold out) . Thank you to Just Think Toys for the review Ball Run Block Set and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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A Special Way To Personalize Your Gifts This Holiday Season-#HolidayGiftGuide

StickerYou_logoAre you making homemade gifts this year? If you are you can make them even more special with custom labels. From decking the halls, to wrapping presents the holiday season is the perfect time to get creative and festive.

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StickerYou is your one-stop shop for creating custom stickers, labels, decals, temporary tattoos and more. These durable products are perfect for business use or to use around your home and with holiday gifting. Your friends and family will be impressed! For a very limited time, StickerYou is offering a 13% discount on your next order! Use promo code 13STICKER at checkout! Want to get started or take a look around?
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StickerYou is the only online platform in the world where you can upload your own designs or artwork to create completely custom stickers, labels, large format decals, temporary tattoos, iron-ons and magnets. Order your sticky products in any shape, any size and any quantity you wish. StickerYou has no minimum order quantity on most products so you can order the right number of stickers or labels to fit your event. StickerYou’s custom die-cut algorithm allows them to die-cut around the edge of your sticker or label design creating a unique shape. You are not limited to standard shapes.

About Label/Sticker Products:
Bottle labels are one of StickerYou’s most popular products. Use them to label your homemade goods such as jams, honey, cookies bags and more. Their premium vinyl material has great color reproduction, which means it is easy to match the color of the labels to a specific theme or color scheme. Customers have the choice between white vinyl material or clear vinyl material. StickerYou typically recommends white vinyl for bright colors or busy designs. Clear labels also look beautiful if going for a more simplistic or modern design. Their labels have a high quality shine which gives them a professional look.
The labels are photo quality so customers can even upload photos and use them on their products. The material will apply bubble free and has a strong but removable adhesive. If an error is made during application, the labels can be peeled up and replaced. The label will remove clean with no adhesive left behind.

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StickerYou’s labels are durable! They are waterproof, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, heat resistant, fade resistant and will stand up to mild abrasion. Their website has tons of templates. So if you want to make your own labels but are not so skilled making your own graphics, this will be perfect! You will still get a great look that you created yourself because the templates are totally customizable.
So take some time to browse all they have and don’t forget the great discount code! You can find StickerYou on Mommy Ramblings’ 2015 Holiday Gift Guide!

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How Coffee Lovers Can Mix Up Their Daily Grind #MixCups

Are you a coffee lover?  We are, our house runs on coffee.  We all have individual tastes and like to brew individual cups of coffee.  The coffee is fresher, doesn’t sit in a pot getting warmed over and over and from cup to cup, we can change roasts and flavors.  What’s one of the easiest ways to have a large selection of roasts and flavors?  MixCups Mix of the Month coffee subscription is the easy way to get a great selection of coffee delivered right to your door. Each month MixCups  will send you a box of  30  cups selected from newly released, seasonal and tried and true single-cup coffees.  The single-cups are for use in Keurig® original K-Cup® brewers and K-Cup® compatible brewers.

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We recently received a Mix of the Month box to try, I was so excited!  There was not one variety of coffee that I had ever tried before, a coffee lover’s dream!  I wasted no time and have been enjoying cup after cup of delicious coffee.  There were so many great varieties, Cake Boss, Marley Coffee, Brooklyn, Martinson and more. Mixed boxes like this are great when you are entertaining, you can be sure that there is something to suit everyone’s individual taste palate.

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The variety pack would be great as a hostess or thank you gift.  Who doesn’t like coffee? Oh, you like tea better, no problem because they have single cup tea too!  You can choose from a Mini Mix (10 assorted coffee or teas), Mix of the Month (30 assorted coffee or teas) and the Mega Mix (60 assorted coffee or teas).  You can send a gift to someone right on the website and you can also order packs of coffee as well as the mix boxes.  If you want to try a subscription, it is super easy and you can cancel whenever you want.  Check them out and let me know what you think.  Stay in the loop by following MixCups on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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10 Great Gifts For Classic Disney Lovers

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There are so many occasions and holidays coming up.  Mother’s Day, Graduations, Father’s Day, Bridal Showers and more will soon be upon us.  If you are looking for a gift for a Classic Disney Lover or maybe it’s you that is a huge Disney Classics fan, check out the awesome ideas below.

1. Alice in Wonderland 35 oz. Teapotalice in Wonderland Tea Pot

 

Featuring Alice, Mad Hatter, and March Hare, it’s the Alice in Wonderland 35 oz. Teapot! Perfect for dining and entertaining, this resin teapot inspired by the Disney animated movie Alice in Wonderland stands 8-inches tall and boasts art that includes Alice sitting in her chair while Mad Hatter serves the table tea. Serve tea in style with the Alice in Wonderland 35 oz. Teapot!

2. Winnie The Pooh Lend A Hand Cookie Jar

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It’s no honey pot, but it will do! From the Winnie the Pooh Collection, it’s the Winnie the Pooh Friends Lend A Hand Cookie Jar! This ceramic cookie jar measures 8 1/4-inches tall, and features Christopher Robin, Eeeyore the donkey, Kanga the kangaroo, and Kanga’s son Roo. The handle of the cookie jar reads, “Rabbit’s Howse.”

3. Cinderella Wish Upon a Dream by Thomas Kinkade StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print

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Relive the classic Walt Disney movie Cinderella and bring home this unique Thomas Kinkade collectible! Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art. The Cinderella Wish Upon a Dream Hanging Glass Print shows a beautiful image of Cinderella and Prince Charming.

4. Lion King Hakuna Matata Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Based off the hit Disney movie The Lion King comes the Lion King Hakuna Matata Salt and Pepper Shakers! These Lion King Hakuna Matata Salt and Pepper Shakers stand 3 1/2-inches tall, and will make the perfect gift for the Disney lover in your family! The salt and pepper shakers set features the words “Hakuna Matata,” and has the stars Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba.

 

5. Little Mermaid Series 1 Montage Film Cell

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This limited edition of 2,500 pieces measures 20-inches tall x 19-inches wide. The charming film cell features an adorable print surrounded by 6 actual strips of film from the classic Disney movie The Little Mermaid, and a numbered limited edition nameplate. Perfect for display in your home or office, these elements are framed in black wood and include a certificate of authenticity. Limited edition of 2,500 pieces. Made in the USA.

6.Sleeping Beauty by Thomas Kinkade StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print

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Relive the classic Walt Disney movie Sleeping Beauty and bring home this unique Thomas Kinkade collectible! Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art. The Sleeping Beauty StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print shows a beautiful image of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip dancing in the forest. Complete with a hanging string.

7. Peter Pan Tinker Bell Flowers Cookie Jar

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Modeled after the very same character that appears in Disney’s 1953 animated film Peter Pan, this sizeable 10 1/4-inch tall ceramic Peter Pan Tinker Bell Flowers Cookie Jar will make for a great conversation starter in your kitchen! As colorful as the film, this Tinker Bell cookie jar features the beloved Disney character sitting atop the jar handle in a charming pose. The flowers on this jar are detailed down even to the folds in the petals!

8. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White’s Apple Teapot

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Tea and apple pie with Snow White and her little pals. It doesn’t get much better than that! From the Disney Princess Collection, this ceramic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White’s Apple Teapot holds 35 ounces of liquid and measures 6-inches tall. It’s shaped like an apple and features Snow White in her familiar dress from the animated Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, plus a gaggle of her forest friends.

9. Disney Aladdin Thomas Kinkade Studios Morphing Mug

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Relive the classic Disney movie Aladdin and bring home this unique Thomas Kinkade collectible! Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art. The Disney Aladdin Thomas Kinkade Studios Morphing Mug transforms from black as hot liquid is added! Watch as the heat-activated process reveals the hidden image in full vivid colors! Holds 11 ounces.

10. Mickey Mouse Pencil and Notepad Holder

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This delightful Mickey Mouse Pencil and Notepad Holder stands 4-inches tall and is made of polyresin. It includes a pen/pencil cup and features a nicely detailed sculpt of Mickey holding a pencil. Decorate your desk in Disney style! Ages 6 and up.

 


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Shop Walmart For Rollbacks on Disney Planes Items Perfect For Last Minute Gifts!!! #PlanesToTheRescue

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Are you looking for the off button on the clock like I am?  I cannot believe how fast the days are flying by.  It seems it was Thanksgiving and now we are already at the last shopping weekend before Christmas.  I am so behind on absolutely everything.  If you are still looking for some last-minute holiday gift ideas, Walmart has Disney Planes merchandise on Rollback.

Looking for last minute holiday gift ideas? Delight the little ones in
your life with Disney Planes items now on Rollback at Walmart! All
items listed below are on rollback through the holiday season!
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Disney Planes Flight to the Finish Speedway ($24.97)

Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Die-Cast Vehicles, 3-Pack ($14.97)

Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Deluxe Talking Vehicle Assortment ($19.97)

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Shop World Vision #GiftCatalog For Gifts That Give Back & Giveaway!!!

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I don’t know if you ventured out on Black Friday today, but I sure didn’t. I’m so glad too after seeing some of the craziness on the news tonight.  If you are looking for a  meaningful gift that truly depicts the sentiment, “it  is better to give than to receive”, you should check out the World Vision Gift Catalog.  The Catalog is filled with over 250 poverty-fighting gifts starting at just $10.  When you choose to give where it is needed most, you can receive a handcrafted gift for your generosity.

Choose from handcrafted gifts like Cinnamon Boxes, Serving Spoons, Beaded Necklaces, gorgeous Cuff Bracelets and more that you can keep or give to loved ones this season. It may seem odd to give the gift of a goat, chicken or clean water but it could mean life for someone living in poverty.    Take a look at the 2014 World Vision Gift Catalog and consider giving a life changing gift this holiday season.

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To order from World Vision’s Gift Catalog, visit www.worldvisiongifts.org or call 855-WV-GIFTS.  You can visit with World Vision on Facebook and Twitter. Since it began in 1996, the World Vision Gift Catalog has grown in popularity as a gift-giving alternative; more than 844,000 people helped someone through the Catalog in the last fiscal year alone.

Look at these gorgeous hand crafted serving spoons from Kenya.  These are just one of the many gifts available when you give and they are perfect for entertaining or giving to someone who does.

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anaMalz Wooden Creature Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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You might just get overloaded with cuteness in this post so fair warning given. anaMalz, are the cuddliest wooden creatures you will set your eyes and hands on!. Designed by Louise Causon-Scott and her partner Tim Scott in Australia, these little heartbreakers were first brought into the world in 2007.  anaMalz have legs you can move and fabric embellishments along with the cutest expressions.  They open up a world of imaginative, creative play for kids and as a parent I love that!

anaMalz has won more than 15 industry awards including the Australian International design award.  The poseable figures each have their own unique markings that make anaMalz unique, individual and fun to collect.  anaMalz wants to give everyone a chance to help make nature grow so a part of the proceeds of every anaMalz is donated to preserving nature forever

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When you enter your registration code found on your anaMalz hang tag and become an anaMalz Guardian, you will receive a real Guardian certificate. Help anaMalz protect nature!

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anaMalz are made from a wood known as schima superba or “needlewood” (also known as Chinese Maple) – a fast growing tree harvested in a forest plantation in China. All waste wood from the manufacturing process is given to a local farm to grow mushrooms.  All anaMalz are carefully hand painted using child friendly paint, tested under EN71, ASTM, CPSIA accreditation.  The glues used are formaldehyde free and pass all EN71, ASTM, CPSIA testing. Fabrics are tested and have passed EN71, ASTM, CPSIA standards and contain no AZO dyes.

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We have a lion, giraffe and alligator living with us and they are so much fun, we will definitely be expanding our family!!!  Mommy Ramblings thinks aniMalz are a marvelous gift choice this holiday season so you will find them on our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

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Would you like to win some anaMalz?  I know you do, so enter our giveaway below to win 2 anaMalz cuties and good luck!!!  Thank you to anaMalz for sponsoring this giveaway and for the review animals they provided to Mommy Ramblings!!!  Good Luck!!!  Open to US Residents.

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Easy Appliqued Holiday Shirts You Can Make For Thanksgiving & Christmas!!!

You may remember my tales of woe from learning to sew in my post where I showed how I finished an antique vanity as a sewing table.  Aside from an owl pillow I made in 6th grade Home-ec, my attempts at sewing were nothing to write home about.  However, I’m not a quitter, so I was ready to give it another go when I wanted to create some cute whimsical holiday shirts for my kids and family.

I bought some long sleeve cotton shirts and then visited the craft department for some fabrics.  The first shirt I was going to try to make was a turkey for Thanksgiving.  I planned to make the turkey body in brown flannel fabric so I bought a yard of that since I also planned to use it for the Christmas shirts, then I picked several other fabrics for feathers.  I also purchased some polka dot fabric for the antlers and solid red, yellow, black and green for various accents.  Armed with my array of fabrics and some notions like colorful buttons and embroidery thread, I was ready.

I drew my turkey template free hand onto some card stock and cut it out.  I thought I would do feet too but did not end up putting feet on the design.

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I washed the shirts and all the fabrics prior to sewing anything.  After I ironed the fabric I cut the pattern shapes and laid them out how I wanted, then when my design was the way I liked, I secured the fabric pieces with a sewable heat bond.  After that it was off to the sewing machine where I sewed around the pieces with an applique stitch.  The first shirts were a bit laughable but my little ones thought they were great and with every shirt I got better.

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For the Christmas shirts I did the same thing except I made a moose template which honestly ended up looking more like a reindeer but nevertheless is still cute.  I was in a rush because we were using them for a picture but would like to add bows on my daughter’s shirt and mine as well.  For all the boys I want to add a bow tie.

This is the light hold heat bond that is sewable, I just wanted to hold it in place so I did not need to use pins for sewing.  It worked well.

This is the light hold heat bond that is sewable, I just wanted to hold it in place so I did not need to use pins for sewing. It worked well.

 

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I made 9 shirts in all (2 turkey shirts and 7 Christmas shirts). It really gave me confidence to make friends with my sewing machine and if I could do this, anyone can.  I know they are far from perfect but they are made with love and to me that is what matters the most.  If you would like any more specifics please ask.


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Vanilla MasterCard Gift Cards Are The Perfect Choice For Gift Giving!!!

 

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Vanilla MasterCard Gift Cards are the perfect solution for all  your gift giving dilemmas.  They are even a life-saver when you have to pick a gift for someone last-minute.  The Vanilla MasterCard Gift Card will allow the recipient to shop and get what THEY want.

It will save you the hassle and stress of trying to find something for the person that has everything and will always be the one size fits all option for even the pickiest people on your gift list.

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A great choice for Father’s Day because it can be used at the Home Depot, Best Buy and wherever else MasterCard debit cards are accepted.  Now Dad can shop for something he really wants.  Whether birthday, graduation, anniversaries or just because, you won’t ever have to worry about returns or getting someone something they already have.  For more information go to www.vanillamastercard.com.


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Special Easter Giveaway From Mohawk Valley Trading Company & Crooked Brook!!!

I am so thrilled to bring you a great  giveaway from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company and Crooked Brook!!!

The winner of the giveaway will win:

Two, 100% Pure Beeswax Taper Candles…10″ – $10.00 Pair

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One, Decorative Easter Egg, 100% Pure Beeswax Candle…$13.00

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One, Pink colored, 50” x 60”, 100% polyester Personalized Fleece Blanket, embroidered with 1.5″(W) x 4″(H) Easter Bunny and Happy Easter (15,000 stitches) …$30.00

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SRV with SHI of the giveaway is $65.00

Cant to wait to see if you won? Receive a 20% discount on all Mohawk Valley Trading Company 100% Pure Beeswax Candles, Raw Honey and Maple Syrup from 3/11/14 to 4/5/14 with the Coupon Code “Mommy Ramblings MVTC Easter Giveaway”.

Receive a 20% discount on all Crooked Brook Personalized Fleece Blankets and a 10% % discount on all Wholesale Fleece Blankets from 3/11/14 to 4/5/14 with the Coupon Code “Mommy Ramblings MVTC Easter Giveaway”.

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