CURIOUS GEORGE: A VERY MONKEY CHRISTMAS SOUNDTRACK

This fun soundtrack follows the story line of the movie through song and music: George and The Man with The Yellow Hat are having a very merry time counting down the days until Christmas. There’s only one puzzle: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present.

Check out our thoughts (and enter to win) this great CD at All Because Two People Fell in LOVE!


Buy It: Denon Records

Reebok EasyTone Shoes

Every woman wants a great butt and Reebok EasyTone shoes are a little boost in the right direction. These shoes are the perfect gift for any woman who loves fitness or has fitness on her New Years resolution list. Check out my full review of the Reebok EasyTone at Thrifty & Chic Mom.
Buy it: Reebok.com $110

Sprig Toys Discover Rig

Sprig Toys works to "make the world a better place while getting kids of the couch" - can't go wrong with that motto. And, with cool toys like the Discover Rig, a rugged kid-powered car, your little ones will get moving and have fun. With an Cap Farady the Adventure Guide leading the way, your child will go on a safari excursion complete with music, stories and animal sightings.

See Sprig Toys in action in a video review at The Shopping Mama.

Buy It! The Discover Rig is part of the Adventure Series of Sprig Toys and can be purchased for $59.99.

Squeeballs Party for the Nintendo Wii and DS

"Squeeballs Party" is a fun, family friendly game that provides hours of entertainment for the whole family. "Squeeballs Party" will get your little ones up and moving with the game's 150 active mini-games!

Check out our thoughts (and enter to win either the Wii or DS version) on this fun game at All Because Two People Fell in LOVE!


Buy It: PDP Website

Sherpani Bags for Women: Cool Baby Kid's Top Ladies' Pick

With new styles for 2010 and an unbeatable sale on sports bags, duffles, travel bags and more, this was my first stop for holiday gifts. I bough not less than four bags, though admittedly I did sneak one in there for myself. A girl needs a fashionable gym bag after all!

Check out the full write-up on Cool Baby Kid.

Buy It: Shop directly on the Sherpani site for awesome deals.

K'NEX

K'NEX 400 Piece Set with Storage Tub:
"Loaded with 400 parts, including bricks, for lots of open-ended fun and endless building and play opportunities! Includes instructions and ideas for 20 models or use your imagination to dream up your own creations. The convenient storage tub means there is always a place to put your parts or take the fun with you wherever you go! For ages 7+."

Read my full review at The Clan McLeod.

Buy It: Retails for $21.99 at Walmart.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com.

LeapFrog Black Friday Sale Starts Today: Awesome Deals

Now THIS is a sale. Visit LeapFrog for the most incredible sale ever with up to 75% off some items, free shipping on orders $50 and over or with bundles, and great deals sitewide until 11/30. I just purchased the Tag Jr. Storage Case, two Scribble & Write learning toys, the Princess & The Frog for Zippity and two Tag Jr. Books. I need a LeapFrog intervention...

Rebelle Friendship Bags

Looking for a fabulous gift for the young girls in your life? Reblle Friendship Bags by Daisy Cook are a truly unique; each one unzips in the center creating two separate bags, one for you, one for your BFF or sister. Great, tween tested colors and designs with beautiful embellishments and super soft, faux suede lining.


Read my full review and learn more at The Clan McLeod.

Buy It: Purchase the Rebelle Butterfly Bag at QVC.com for the special price of $35.90 or purchase the Rebelle Backpack for $70 or the Rebelle Signature Bags for $40 at FriendshipBags.com.

Tiny Tongs: A Stocking Stuffer for Finicky Eaters {Giveaway}

Take it from the mom of a picker eater, Tiny Tongs toddler eating utensils will make the perfect addition to your child's stocking since, unlike so many other chotchkies, they are actually 100% useful. A unique way to pick up food, Tiny Tongs add enough spice to mealtime to amuse and otherwise distract fussy feeders from realizing that it's still broccoli on the other end of the tong.

Buy It: Purchase Tony Tongs directly from their website.

Win It: Enter to win Tiny Tongs for your kids' stocking by visiting their site and commenting back here about your favorite pic from the photo gallery. Earn an extra entry by subscribing tot he Double Duty Diva Holiday Gift Guide.

Darda Race Tracks

Darda race tracks are the perfect gift for any car fan. No batteries or electricity is required. Simply move the car back and forth until you hear a click and let go! Watch them race down their interchangeable, flexible tracks up to 30 mph! Recommended for ages 4+ these sets range from $25.99 to $69.99.

Read the full review at Baby Loving Mama.

Buy it: You can purchase Darda race tracks directly from Darda or on Amazon.

Dyson DC25 Blue Print Limited Edition

If you want to surprise someone with the ultimate vacuum that makes housework much more appealing I highly suggest the new Dyson DC25 Blue Print limited Edition. Check out my full review on Thrifty & Chic Mom and find out why I love this vacuum.

Buy It: Purchase the Dyson DC25 for $529.99 at Dyson.com

BusyBodyBook Organizer: Gift for Busy Parents

With everyone in your family going in different directions, multiple projects due at work or various term papers due to different professors on different days, a regular planner just doesn't cut it! Help organize your family or job and quit double booking with About Your Time LLC's BusyBodyBook Organizers, Wall Calendars, Weekly Grid Pads and Student Planners.

For more information, read my full review at The Clan McLeod.

Buy It: Visit BusyBodyBook.com. Purchase now and use the code FREEBBB in the comment box at checkout and receive a 2009 BBB to finish out this year absolutely free!

The KA Reader series from IBW Books

I think fostering the love of reading in your child would make an excellent holiday gift this season, don't you? With IBW (Interactive Book-Webscene) books, your child will watch stories come alive with animated web scenes which correspond to chapters in the KA Reader series. This nine book series will make your child WANT to read with Dr. Seuss-like rhyming which helps hook beginning readers on the fun of words. Pop-up words act as animated flashcards that portray action words and identify abstract concepts in a way no mere picture book can. Check out one of the webscenes your child will be rewarded with after reading Chapter 3 of "Don't Frown Clown." For more information on this company, visit the review at The Not-So-Blog.

Buy It: Don't miss the 75% off your order going on till December 31st! The KA Reader by IBW Books can be purchased online for only $5!

Top Ten Toys of 2009: Hottest Toys of the Season1q

Bridgette and Cecelia collaborated once again on their annual "Top 10 Toys" list and proudly bring you the best of the best this holiday season:

1. Tag and Tag Junior by Leapfrog

2. Zhu Zhu Pets by Cepia, LLC

3. Lifestyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen by Step

4. DS Lite or DSi by Nintendo

5. Explore & Grow Busy Ball Popper by Playskool

6. Smart Fit Park by Fisher Price

7. Netpal by Disney

8. Ripstick by Razor

9. Little Mommy Walk & Giggle Doll by Mattel

10. Just One Kiss Princess Tiana Doll, from Disney's Princess & the Frog by Mattel

Tonka Chuck My Talking Truck

Chuck the Talking Truck is every toddler boy's dream toy. This truck talks (over 40 sayings!), rolls on its own and moves for hours of interactive play. He even comes with a book to encourage imagination.

To see Chuck in action, check out the video review at The Shopping Mama.

Purchase! Chuck My Talking Truck is $36.99 and available at stores nationwide and online at the Hasbro Toy Shop.