Join Us, Blog­gin Mamas, & UNest as we host the #UNestApp Twit­ter Party

December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

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Join Blog­gin Mamas & UNest as we host the #UNestApp Twit­ter Party on Thursday, 12/17/20 at 9p EST! Join us as we talk about how a savings account for your child will make a great holiday gift this year. Plus, there will be some prizes too!

Date: Thursday, December 17th, 2020

Time: 9:00–10:00pm EST / 6:00–7:00pm PST

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Panelist: @BabySavers @mommypowers

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  • UNest makes it easy for parents to invest in their children’s future with a simple, flexible, and tax-advantaged custodial account for minors. Plus, your family and friends can contribute funds to your child’s UNest Investment Account for Kids through a shareable gift link. UNest is way more flexible than other saving accounts that can only be used for education. Funds saved can be used across any of your child’s life events like college, their first car, down payment on the house, wedding day or any other important milestones.

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Prizes

1- $25 Amazon Gift Code (ARV $25)

1- $50 Amazon Gift Code (ARV $50)

1- $100 prize added into UNest account (ARV $100)

First Prize

1- $150 prize added into UNest account (ARV $150)

Grand Prize

1- $250 prize added into UNest account (ARV $150)

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1- $25 Amazon Gift Code (ARV $25)

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Twit­ter Party Prize Give­away begins December 17, 2020 at 9:00 pm ET and ends no later than December 17, 2020 at 10:30pm ET (the “Twit­ter Party Entry Period”). Entrants enter via fol­low­ing @UNest and @BlogginMamas, and post­ing a tweet with the #UNestApp dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Five (5) Win­ners will be drawn ran­domly by random.org at approx­i­mately 12 minute inter­vals dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. One (1) Win­ner will be drawn ran­domly via random.org from the event RSVP’s on the Mr. Linky widget.

Prizes include:

One (1) $25 Amazon Gift Code. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $25, for one (1) winner.

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One (1) $100 Deposit into UNest Account. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $100, for one (1) winner.

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One (1) $250 Deposit into UNest Account. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $250, for one (1) Grand Prize winner.

One (1) $25 Amazon Gift Code. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $25, awarded to one (1) win­ner who RSVP’s via the Mr. Linky widget.

Each win­ner receives one (1) prize pack. Entrants who fail to com­plete said actions will be dis­qual­i­fied and an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from all entrants who entered dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Win­ners will be noti­fied via DM (Direct Mes­sage) on Twit­ter with a request for an email address to send prize claim infor­ma­tion. Win­ners will have 48 hours to complete the prize claim form or an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from amongst all entries received dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. All prizes will be awarded pro­vided they are validly claimed by December 21st, 2020 at 11:59AM EST.

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Adorable Holiday Fun for Kids

December 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year- and with it, comes gift giving. Why give boring gifts when you can give something the kids will actually play with- without breaking the bank? It doesn’t ALL have to be screens (and lets face it, this year especially, they can use some screen distraction). My kids had fun with these, and my guess is that yours will as well.

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Gross Anatomy: Make Your Own Squishy Human Body – from Thames & Kosmos

Anatomy has never been so fun! Make a model of the human body by casting organs out of colorful slime and putty, and then arranging them in a clear plastic torso. Learn about the major organs as you mold each one: heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, and liver. You can even pretend to be a doctor by experimenting with a safe plastic scalpel. MSRP: $19.95; Ages 8+

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Mini Tin’s Thinking Putty – from Crazy Aaron’s

Light up Halloween night with our glowing MINIs. Ectoplasm glows a speckled green: Jack O’ Lantern glows a bright orange; and Trick changes from purple to green and glows a solid green in the dark. There are also scented, magnetized, and so many other options. MSRP: $2.99 each; Ages 3+

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Camping Adventure Set – from Magformers

Magformers Camping adventure toy set allows your little builder to immerse themselves in the excitement of a summer camping experience. Use Magformers squares and triangles to build campfires and tents. Add Mason and Mutt to your scenes and create your own stories! MSRP: $39.99; Ages 3+.

fun games for families

EXIT – from Thames & Kosmos

EXIT: The Game is a series of party games for up to four players that offers a unique, unforgettable gaming experience. These games allow you to bring the excitement, intensity, and team spirit of an escape room to your living room. In each EXIT game, your team starts out locked in an imaginary room, or trapped somewhere. You must solve a series of riddles and puzzles in order to unlock doors and reveal new riddles. Each correct solution brings you to another riddle and eventually to freedom. EXIT is constantly expanding with new stories. MSRP: $14.95; Ages 10+

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Ghostwriters 4″ Hocus Pocus – from Crazy Aaron’s

Cast a spell with this fun Phantom! It turns from orange to magenta with the included Glow Charger(R) and glows an eerie green in the dark. MSRP: $14.99; Ages 8+

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Top Mother’s Day Ideas For Mummies-To-Be

March 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Expecting a baby? Congratulations! This is guaranteed to be the most magical, precious and utterly terrifying time of your life. You will face myriad challenges, but none of those challenges will outweigh the love and joy that your child will bring to you. As Mother’s Day approaches, here are our favourite Mother’s Day gifts for mums to be. 

Memorable Card

You don’t become a parent the moment you see your baby, you don’t even become a parent the day that your baby is conceived. You are officially a parent the second that you make that decision that you are ready to welcome that new addition to your family. 

For many, the journey from making that decision and actually having a baby or child living with them can be a long and painful one. So, cherish every step in the journey. There’s no better way to do this than with a mummy-to-be card to mum from bump/baby. 

Memories Book

Document the journey through parenthood with a beautiful memory book, the perfect Mother’s Day gift! From the first scan or photo to first Mother’s Day, steps, words – every precious memory can be recorded for years to come. (don’t make the mistake of thinking that you will remember everything; one day, they’ll ask what their first was and if you don’t write it down, you will definitely have to make it up). 

Mummy Pamper Pack

Most parents know very well that life never be the same again. And for mums, they know that their body won’t every truly be theirs again, either. Fill a pamper pack with her favourite things: books, candles, bubble bath, a miniature of her favourite tipple (one won’t hurt) and her favourite chocolate because, take our word for it, in a couple of years’ time, she isn’t going to get a look in on her own chocolate treats!

Fine Dining

Make the most of your last Mother’s Day as expectant parents, rather than actual parents, with an extravagant final hurrah. Go to a beautiful restaurant, take a trip away. This is your last opportunity to focus on the two of you for a while, so make sure that you enjoy every moment before your keenly waited arrival turns up and changes everything (for the better, we promise). 

Baby Shopping!

If you thought you had seen everything there was to see in the shopping world, you probably thought wrong. Having a child adds a whole new dimension to shopping and, no matter what your feelings normally are about retail therapy, you will probably love shopping for the newest member of your family. 

Buggies, clothes, toys, books, technology – there is so much out there, more innovations and cute designs than you ever dreamed of in your wildest imaginings! So, celebrate Mother’s Day with some baby-centric retail therapy and a decadent lunch, of course. 

Massage or Spa Day

As you prepare for the wonderful world of parenthood, the biggest adaptation, yet one that comes naturally to most parents, is the realisation that you won’t come first for at least the next 15 years. A massage or spa day is the perfect, indulgent treat where mum – or both- parents-to-be can relax and take care of themselves before they officially become parents. 

Families come in all shapes and sizes. The most important thing is that you love and cherish each other, and take time to show one another that you care.

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Simple Ways To Show Your Guy You Care

March 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment

You don’t need to wait for Valentine’s Day to show you care and strengthen your your relationship. Besides special occasion gifts, there are things you can do anytime as a “just because I love you” gesture. Some of the tips below may be ideas that can make any day a special day for the man in your life.

Give a Gift of Service

Doing something special to let him know he still comes first is always a welcome gift. Have his automobile professionally detailed and washed as a surprise. Leave a sweet note in the visor or console. Speaking of notes, leave a dozen or so notes hidden around the house in places he will find them over time. This may include a drawer in his desk, his sock drawer, or even his side of the medicine cabinet. It may sound trite, but make him breakfast in bed – and do not forget to make enough for two. Chances are he will enjoy it twice as much if you share that time with him.

Give Him Something He Needs

When you give him something he has been needing, it shows you are paying attention to him and that you want him to be happy. This might include such things as the missing piece to his chess set, a book he has been looking for, or a special tool he needs for his hobby. If he is a sports enthusiast, you might consider a new duffle bag or the Luminox Men’s 3051.BO sports watch. He may also get excited about tickets to watch his favorite team play rather than tuning in on the television.

Give Him the Gift of Time

Take him out to your favorite restaurant, whether that is a fine dining establishment or a dive that makes the world’s best fries, what matters is that you both have some connection to it. The same goes for taking him to a concert by your favorite musicians. Try a group painting class where there is no pressure. Take a series of cooking classes or a culinary walking tour of the city. Pack a picnic for two and go fishing together, attend a flea market or street fair or take a walk along the river and feed the geese.

Whatever you choose to do, make sure you want something that makes him happy and meets his interests. It will be all the more special because he will know you thought of him.

 

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Gift Ideas You Will Surely Love

December 27, 2019 by 1 Comment

In today’s high technology, it is so important to know why we give presents or gifts on special events we want to. Most of us, if we received an invitation to go or to attend a celebration, it is expected that we bring a gift. A lovely way to show gratitude is to give gifts or presents.

Not every person has a gift-giving gene. Some have a natural ability to choose beautiful, unique, or just everyday gifts for the people they know. Also, some people struggle to find an excellent gift for their family and friends, in spite of the best intentions they have.  You can also give a gift to your friends after your travel or trip. You can give them presents or some token from the places you have visited like ref magnets, souvenir shirts or anything you like. You can buy some token from other places during your travels. I am pretty sure they will like it.

It’s also a good idea to think about the ‘theme’ of a gift. When you give it, and the kind of person you give it to can define where you should look and even how much you should spend. For instance, these excellent gift ideas for men could help you find jewelry that works for guys. Let’s delve into this topic further:

Occasions To Give Gifts

Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Valentines, Fathers day or Mothers Day, Graduation, Christening or Baby Showers, and Engagement are special occasions to celebrate. Accepting an invitation to attend a birthday, wedding, or a baby shower, you are obliged to bring a gift for the celebrant.

Holiday Occasions like Christmas are a time for gift-giving.  

Gift as a symbol of appreciation is exceptional when there is a special note for the celebrant. Sending a bouquet of flowers is quite fit for some occasion or a gift card to their favorite spa or even restaurant. If you are close to the celebrant, a more personalized gift is more appreciated.

In business, giving a gift is helpful when making a deal and even visiting a prospected client or during the holiday and Christmas season.

Personalized or Customized Gifts

Personalized or Customized gifts can be kept and cherish forever and are ideal presents for your family and loved ones! They are also perfect for all occasions. It seems a hard task to find gifts for your family that is personal and unique. Receiving gifts is a wondering feeling, especially if it is a personalized or customized gift.  

A customized or personalized gift doesn’t always mean expensive.  

Best Personalized Or Custom Gifts You May Consider

Personalized tumbler – using this personalized tumbler is more special having your name on it. You could bring it to your office or anywhere you want.  

Personalized leather phone case wallet – this is a perfect gift for your friend who loves fancy wristlet that didn’t like their phone to be away from them. You can engrave their name on it.  This is a lovely gift for women.

Personalized Pet tag – this is also a perfect gift to a dog, cat or pet lover so they can use it to their pet dog.

Personalized necklace – this is a great and perfect gift for someone, especially to the lady and to the kids. No one won’t ever forget their name as long as they wear this dainty personalized necklace.  

A wooden engraved cutting board – a perfect gift for someone who loves to cook, she/he may feel like a member of a royal family. This is also the best gift ever for moms during Mother’s Day.

Personalized Metal Bracelet – a bracelet stamped with their names on it. An adorable and lovely gift for a couple.

Personalized or Custom Shirt – this a lovely gift for everybody. You may have their face or name print on the shirt. For kids who love some Disney characters, you may have them print their favorite character on it, and I am pretty sure they will love it.

Personalized Hair Clip – this is a lovely gift for ladies and the kids. It can be their name or some favorite character. It can draw some attention from others.

A Custom Photo Book – this is a great gift idea for your loved ones. You can print their pictures during an important event occasion in their lives.

Custom or Personalized bobblehead – this is a fantastic gift not only for young children but also for everybody. This gift will let you express yourself.  A unique and perfect gift that is undoubtedly a big hit. You can even gift this to yourself as a treat. Imagine a custom bobblehead of yourself.  It is fun when you be able to display your own personalized or custom figurine. A bobblehead is an excellent choice. It is about making custom bobbleheads for yourself and collecting them.  You can customize a bobblehead for your relatives and family members, your friends, for your special someone, and even to your colleagues. You can also customize a bobblehead of your favorite lovely pets, your favorite football player, and even your favorite superheroes and movie characters. 

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Bedtime Made Easier Thanks To Snuggle Monsters, Sleepylights, & Emoji-Notes #GiftGuide

December 20, 2019 by 3 Comments

Do your kids give you trouble when it comes to bedtime? So many parents dread bedtime, as it is fights, tears, and kids not wanting anything to do with going to sleep. Sometimes, they are afraid of the dark, of monsters under the bed, or other childhood fears related to bedtime, and it can be a trying time for both parents and children.

To make bedtime a bit more palatable, we have a few suggestions you might want to try. These are great gifts for the holiday, check them out and see what you think will work best for your family .

Continuum Games introduces four Emoji-Notes Color & Shine craft kits at $19.99 each. These kits allow you to color your nightlight as you’d like and write your own messages.  When your child is ready for a change, they can wipe it clean and color it again.  This is a light up message board, night light and craft kit all in one.  The kits join distributor Continuum Games’ line of Lumenico SleepyLights™ ($29.99) that offer soft lighting for a goodnight and sleep-tight bedroom atmosphere.

If the kids are looking for something so snuggle up with, or perhaps need a monster to help them fight off the baddies under the bed, check out Snuggle Monster Hide & Seek Bedtime available at $29.99 each. They come in Purple, Pink or Blue Monster shades, and have a storybook as well as fun night time activity designed to help parents get their kids to bed at night.  Introduce your child to their very own snuggle monster and read them the story about how snuggle monsters are super silly creatures that hide in the closet or under your bed during the day because their eyes are made for nighttime and sunlight is like dark to them. At night, it is your child’s job to find them and let them know it is okay to come out and play.  Each night, mom and dad hide the monster somewhere in their child’s room. Yes, very “Elf on the Shelf” like, and you know how the kids love those. When it is time to go to bed, parents let their child know it is time to find their snuggle monster.  That’s where the child can search for and find their nighttime pal Snuggle Monster before going to bed.  Parents have a transition tool (one fun activity before bedtime) they can use to help get their child to bed with no fuss.

The boxed set features a nighttime storybook, lovable plush monster as a sleep companion and a hide-and-seek game. Watch the nighttime ritual turn the nighttime struggles into snuggles. Fun and easy, and worth it to get the kiddos to bed without tears.

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Aquabeads For Creative Holiday Gifting #HolidayGiftGuide

December 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment

 

Aquabeads arts and crafts products are new and improved as they allow for a quicker drying time to create even more incredible designs in less time.  The new sets feature an innovative Flip Tray and Bead Receiver to set art work aside for faster drying while continuing to create additional masterpieces.  This is a great gift for kids of all ages- my son is 12 and he still enjoys playing with Aquabeads. The pieces are small, so supervise small children. 

Kids can make Aquabeads creations from included templates or their own imaginations. They place beads onto the layout tray, then spray with water to fuse the beads together, letting them set with time.  Once dried, the creations can be shared with friends and family. 

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Kids can get started with the Beginners Studio. They can create designs even faster than before using the flip tray to let one creation dry, as they work on another. With more than 840 shining jewels and solid beads in 16 colors, there are plenty of options for creative play. Beginners Studio includes the case, flip tray with bead receiver, sprayer, bead pen, template sheets and instructions to ensure kids have everything to get started. As kids collect studios for more fun, they can connect them for easy storage and travel. Beginners Studio, Ages 4+/ $19.95

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Kids can double the fun with the Deluxe Studio as they can now create fun 3D designs with 2 flip trays This Deluxe set contains more than 1,300 jewel & solid beads in 24 colors, a container, and two flip trays and bead receivers, rainbow bead pen, easy trays, sprayer, template sheets & instructions. This set connects to the Beginners Studio or Glamorous Designer Set for even more fun. Deluxe Studio, Ages 4+/ $29.95

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Just in time for the premiere of Disney’s Frozen 2 on November 22nd, kids can craft their favorite Frozen characters of Arendelle with included templates featuring Anna, her sister Elsa and friend, Olaf! To play, place beads onto the layout tray, then spray with water to fuse the beads together and bring the artwork to life. Once dried, the character creations can be shared with fellow movie fans, friends and family. Aquabeads Frozen 2 Character Set for ages 4+/$9.95.

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FOCO Series Two of WWE Bobblehead Series #GiftGuide

December 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment

FOCO is excited to introduce Series Two of their WWE collectable bobbleheads highlighting some of the biggest personalities in WWE. These are really fun and would be perfect for the WWE Super-Fan on your list. 

This series of officially licensed bobbleheads features WWE superstars Seth Rollins, “The Man” Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar with his advocate Paul Heyman, Jeff Hardy, and WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, with more Superstars to be added soon.

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Each Superstar is depicted in an action pose in his or her ring gear on top of a steel entrance ramp with a 3D backdrop featuring the Superstar’s logos and mottos.

FOCO has previously released bobbleheads featuring WWE Superstars and Legends John Cena, AJ Styles, Ronda Rousey, Ric Flair, and Andre the Giant.

These bobbleheads are handcrafted to depict WWE stars that wrestling fans cheered for and will continue to cheer on for years to come. Each bobble stands approximately eight inches tall, making them the perfect addition to any collection at home, or any desk at work or school.

“We are very excited to add to our WWE series of bobbleheads that showcase these extremely talented entertainers,” said Matthew Katz, Senior Licensing Manager at FOCO. “We think wrestling fans young and old will be thrilled to add their favorite Superstars to their WWE collections,” Katz continued.

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Series Two of these WWE Bobbleheads are just a few of many products the company plans to release featuring WWE Superstars and Legends. Keep an eye out for additional bobbleheads and other products from FOCO that will highlight the careers of some of the biggest names from the world of WWE.

Thanks to their unique design and top-of-the-line craftsmanship, FOCO’s bobbleheads are unlike anything on the market today, making them must-haves for fans and collectors alike.

Bobbleheads in the WWE series will be available online at www.FOCO.com. Each bobblehead is available at this link now for $45.00 plus shipping and handling.

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