15
Dec

Top 5 Green Mountain Coffee Gift Ideas

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Spicy Eggnog & Gingerbread K-Cup Coffee

MSRP: $16.49 (24 Count)
Review: Get into a holiday seasonal mood with Gingerbread and Spicy Eggnog coffee which are both Fair Trade Certified so you can feel good about your purchase too!

Green Mountain Coffee Signature Sampler

MSRP: $27.95
Review: Coffee eficinados rejoyce in this gift which brings together some of Green Mountain's most popular coffe blends including Dark Magic Expresso, Breakfast Blend and Vermont Country Blend (fair-trade).

Keurig Brewers

MSRP: Various
Review: My mother received one for Christmas a few years back, and now the entire family is hooker. With Keurig Brewers ranging in price from $79.95-$199.95, there's a perfect one for your gift needs. (I own and love the Special Edition Brewer.)

Thermo Ceramic Mug

MSRP: $17.95
Review: For coffee or tea drinkers who like the feel of a ceramic mug but also want their drink to stay hot, this Thermo Ceramic Mug offers the best of both keeping your liquid gold hot for an hour!

Cafe Express

MSRP: $Free!
Review: Cafe Express gives users Regular Green Mountain Coffee delivery with addes bonuses such as K-Cup portion pack savings, free standard shipping, a free travel mug and replacement Keurig brewer if theirs breaks. Paying ahead for the service could be a great gift idea for those short on time.

Cool Tip: Visit our other top picks and gift guides for even more holiday gift ideas, top 5 and top 10 posts.

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15
Dec

Gifts Cards Galore at CVS *Giveaway*

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Why We Love It

 With gifts cards ranging from restaurants to home improvement, your local CVS is the place to hit for the ultimate last-minutes shopping item–gift cards. For some on our list and actual present is nearly impossible to pick. My brother, for instance, is historically difficult since he wants for very little. A Visa or American Express gift card works well for him. Teachers, mail carriers, babysitters can also be difficult since we don’t always know their exact tastes. Check out the sheer number of various cards and look no further than CVS for just about every one you’ll need this holiday.

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Sample products was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win your choice of $25 gift cards (3 winners) including Groupon, Bed Bath & Beyond or Macy’s,  all found at CVS, by commenting below with the store seen in the above video from which you’d most like to receive a gift card.

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 12/28/11.

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09
Dec

Top Five 2011 Holiday Gift Picks

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My Favorite Things

MSRP: $19.99
Review: Inspired by The Sound of Music, this box set include twelve sample Yankee Candle votives in scents such as "Raindrops on Roses" and "Warm Woolen Mittens" making a perfect gift idea.

Great Wolf Lodge Gift Card

MSRP: Various
For the Family:Give the gift of creating memories with a gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge which is one of our family
s favorite destinations. This can be a great group gift for a family.

Dunkin Donuts

MSRP: Various
Why We Love It:From the new K-Cup Portion Packs for Keurig, coffe for stocking stuffers to gift cards for teachs, Dunkin Donuts is always a pit-stop on our Christmas list.

SuperShell by M-Edge

MSRP: $29.99
For Techie Parents:Although there are some fantastic iPad apps for kids, a protective iPad cover is essential for parents willing to let little one use their expensive (especially if the screen cracks) technology. We love this one from M-Edge.

Keurig Special Edition Brewing System

MSRP: $149.95Top Pick:My mother received a Keurig Brewing System for Christmas a few years back, and our family have been converts ever since. As a tea drink I love it can also make Chair and hot coco too.

Cool Tip:

For even more gift ideas visit our 2010 Holiday Gift Guide.

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28
Nov

My BFF Doll: Design & Buy A Girl’s Best Friend *Gift Idea*

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Why We Love It

I was first introduced to My Twinn through a catalog which I tore open when it arrived. These dolls looked exactly like their owners…how cool! Shortly thereafter I was lucky enough to design a My BFF doll to be my daughter’s new best friend. While I choose similar features to her own, the doll is a companion rather than a twin. At 23 inches tall, she will be able to easily sit at the doll table for a “a spot of tea” as my five year old likes to say.  As you can see (watch the video…it’s cool!) the process allows users to customize the face, hair and clothing giving gift-givers the opportunity to create a unique, one-of-a-kind Best Friend Forever doll for the girly girls in their life. Once we receive the doll, we’ll post an update on the review. In the meantime, happy shopping!

*Update: We received the doll…she’s huge! I was not expecting her to be so big and love that she will really stand out. My daughter’s new BFF can truly travel with her and even gets buckled in the car with a seat belt. I would highly recommend as the quality of the doll is fabulous. We’ll update once more on how she hold up, but so far she’s great!*

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A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Details

Ages: 5-12
Retail Price: $149.00

Purchase at:

MyBFFdoll.com

Cool Tip: Send an animated, dress-up My BFF eCard to say “I Love You” or “Happy Holidays.”

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21
Nov

2011 Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway *Over $600 Giveaway*

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The Diva Holiday Giveaway is here! The Double Duty Divas have cooked up a holiday prize pack worth approximately $600 for one lucky winner this holiday season! Along with my fellow divas – Angie at My Four Monkeys, Bridgette at Experimental Mommy, and Renee at What Mommies Need – we have put together a very helpful Holiday Gift Guide for 2011 that includes gifts for babies, children, teens, and mom, and dad. Just follow Double Duty Divas on Pinterest and browse the boards and find gift ideas for everyone on your list. PLUS, check out the holiday giveaway board for pictures of all the items included in our Diva Holiday Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY ITEMS:

 

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM on December 5th. Enter below to win all of these fantastic prizes, and don’t forget as your mandatory entry to leave a comment on this post telling me which item(s) you are most excited about entering to win.


 

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16
Nov

*Wordless Wednesday* Bleacher Creature Sports-Themed Toys

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Drew Brees 14"

Cool Tip: Purchase sports-themed characters like Drew (Go Saints!) at BleacherCreatureToys.com or one of their retail partners such as Amazon and be sure to follow this cool company on Facebook and Twitter for updates.  Can you say holiday gift idea?

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09
Nov

Yankee Candle: Top Holiday Picks *Giveaway*

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After 41 years in the candle business, Yankee Candle offers the world’s largest collection of candles and home fragrances with over 150 scents. Between filling our own house with Balsam & Cedar to get into the holiday spirit, giving gifts such as “My Favorite Things” votives and bringing Wine Collection scents to holiday parties, Yankee offers a variety of gift ideas and ways to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Here are some of our top Yankee picks:

My Favorite Things

MSRP: $19.99
Review: Inspired by The Sound of Music, this box set include twelve sample Yankee Candle votives in scents such as "Raindrops on Roses" and "Warm Woolen Mittens" making a perfect gift idea.

Perfect Pillars

MSRP: $19.99
Review: With over 9 hours of fragrance, these Perfect Pillar candles with their brushed metal lid and removable label combine decorating ease and holiday scent.

Holiday 2011 Vintage Collection

MSRP: $24.99
Review:Part scented candle and part greeting card with vintage-style messages such as "May the Peace & Joy of the Holidays Be Yours," these Vintage Collection candles including the classic large jar pictured won't break the bank either.

Holiday 2011 Fragrances

MSRP: $22.99
Review:Shown in a medium jar,Cherries on Snowis just one of the holiday scents which also inclde "Christmas Cookie," "Deck the Halls" and other scents in both tumblers and various size jars.

Disclaimer: Sample products were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a small jar of each of the following Yankee candle fragnances: Cherries on Snow, Mountain Berry and Christmas Rose. To enter, comment on this site telling us your current favorite Yankee candle scent.   For extra entries:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Expires 11/23/11.

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11
Oct

Top Ten Hot Holiday Toy Picks *2011*

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Lite Sprites *Wow Wee Toys*

Recommended Age: 6M-4Y
Retail Price: Various
Comments: We absolutely love these color-capturing Lite Sprites. Build a Lite-Topia world with Sprites, Pods, Playsets and even Lite Pets.

LeapPad Explorer *LeapFrog*

Recommended Age: 4-9Y
Retail Price: $139.97
Comments: This starter bundle includes a $40 app card and is the perfect way to get started with our #1 toy pick.

Squinkies *Blip Toys*

Recommended Age: 4Y and up
Retail Price: Various
Review: Though a hot holiday pick from 2010, Squinkies with an all new boy line, Disney, Marvel and more, are as hot ever!

Hearts for Hearts Dolls *Playmates Toys*

Recommended Age: 6Y and up
Retail Price: $29.99
Review: A standout toy from Time to Play, i was immediately drawn to Hearts for Hearts Girks, beautiful dolls from six countries with a portion of proceeds to WorldVision helping empower girls around the world.

Voice Rockrz Mic & First Act Musical Instruments

Recommended Age: 3 and up
Retail Price: $24.99
Review: Between voice altering microphone Voice Rockrz and other musical instruments including cool kids' guitars, First Act Discovery is music to little ones' ears.

Playskool Heroes *Hasbro*

Recommended Age: 3 and up
Retail Price: $29.99 (pictured)
Review: Action figures and playsets for the young boys' age group such as Marvel Super Heroes (pictured) were hard to come by before the advent of Playskool Heroes and Transformers Rescue Bots which are chunkier for little hands.

Appmates *Spinmaster & Disney Consumer Products*

Recommended Age: 4+
Retail Price$12.99 (single)
Review: If your kids have taken over the iPad like mine, why not harness their inner Lightening McQueen with Appmates, an innovative, interactive toy/tech gadget which revolutionizes iPad play.

Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case *Fisher-Price*

Recommended Age: 6M and up
Retail Price: $14.99
Review: Genius! Encase your iPhone or iPod Touch so the little one stays on a chosen app without the ability to call your contacts. This was another Time to Play Holiday Showcase standout that I fell in love with instantly.

Chuggington Wooden Railway Trainee Roundhouse

Recommended Age: 3Y an up
Retail Price: $119.00
Review: The Trainee Roundhouse Set is a perfect starter for what promises to be years of Chuggington Wooden Railway fun. The Over & Under Start Set at $59.99 is a great lower price point starter as well.

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