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Favorite Holiday Gifts + Paypal Cash Giveaway

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This time of year can be stressful. While I can’t help you out with your family obligations or busy holiday schedules, I can do my part to share just a few of my favorite gift ideas for this season. As an added bonus you’ll find a giveaway for $100 cash giveaway to give a lucky reader a little extra holiday spending cash! All of these items we own and have purchased ourselves this past year.

Brightech Scopion Car Jumper

Brightech Scorpion Car Jump Starter and Battery Charger ($79.99)

We had some issues with our van’s battery this past year. While the battery wasn’t old and seemed to charge fine, I found myself in need of a jump several times.  It was super frustrating until one day, a passerby offered to jump it with a portable car jump starter like this one. Not only will it jump your car battery, it also works as great external battery. It is perfect for travel and can charge anything from the new or old iPhone to a tablet to a laptop. It is amazing and I can’t tell you how many time this has come to our rescue. Great gift for anyone!

 

Ticket to Ride

 

Ticket to Ride by Days of Wonder ($40+)

I purchased this gift for my son’s 9th birthday who loves trains. While he enjoys it, I think my husband and I love it even more. It is a great game for all ages. The goal of the game is to claim specific train routes around the United States.  I definitely want to get the expansion pack for my husband for Christmas.

 

Giant Microbes Christmas Tree Ornaments

Giant Microbes ($10+)

My nine year old son has always enjoyed science and loves Giant Microbes which are stuffed animals based upon common diseases and maladies, including the common cold, flu, cancer, HIV, allergies and athlete’s foot, at a million times actual size. All my kids love these plush and my 3 year old especially adores mad cow. Each comes with a card to explain more about them and show exactly what they look like. This gift would not only be great for kids but anyone who is suffering from one of these diseases or sickness.  Also perfect for a teacher or anyone in the healthcare field! They can purchased individually or a set as shown here.

Magformers

Magformers Magnetic Construction Sets ($20+)

First introduced to us in our preschool, Magformers are award winning magnetic construction sets. We have many different sets and all are very much loved. This is a toy that my 3 year old and 9 year old still use daily. This toy offers so much open ended, creative play that I love. With no batteries required, this toy can be used to make anything from a barn and fence for animals to a space rocket! The possibilities are endless. If you are on the fence because of the price, know they are worth every penny!Calvin Hobbes Box Set

Calvin & Hobbes Complete Box Set ($60+)

My 9 and 7 year old boys love this boxed set of Calvin & Hobbes. Featuring the entire series of the beloved comics, this set has been read over and over and over again. As a mom, I appreciate not having to worry whether it is age appropriate. These books have given us all so much joy! This is a great gift for all ages.

Fallout 4

Fallout 4 ($60)

While definitely not recommended for young kids, Fallout 4 is an amazing gift for older gamers. My husband, Joe, was familiar with the series since we already own Fallout 3. This latest version has him in awe. Joe hasn’t been able to stop talking about this game which hasn’t happened to him for a long time. Stunning graphics and tons of open-ended play keep him coming back for more. Available for the PC or gaming systems such as Xbox and Playstation.

Holiday Spending Cash Giveaway

Giveaway

I’ve partnered with four other bloggers to bring you the opportunity to win $100 paypal for some extra spending cash this holiday season!

 

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About Emilie

Emilie is a Minnesota mom of three boys ages 13, 12 and 8. She loves to share recipes and crafts along with stories about parenting and travel. Favorite activities include watching football, reading, cuddling with kids and spending time in the kitchen. Not a fan of laundry, nagging, or drama. Join her here and on her dessert blog, ohmysugarhigh.com where she shares her love of baking!

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  4. Kristine Barrett says

    I would use it on our Disneyland trip for the holidays/my girl’s birthdays! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  6. Kristine Barrett says

    My favorite holiday foods are whole fresh turkey (we don’t bother to make it any other time of year), and cherry pudding (it’s a cake-y thing my mom makes) that she hardly ever makes! I practically have to beg her to make it for Christmas! I think I just need to snag the recipe from her!

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  27. Kelly O says

    My favorite Thanksgiving food is stuffing. Not just any stuffing but my Grandmother’s stuffing recipe. For Christmas I am open to anything. I really like Christmas cookies but not sure that is considered a food 😉

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  37. Eileen Richter says

    My daughter really wants a new softball bat and they are so out of reach financially. Who knew a metal object to hit a ball could cost SO much? Geesh!

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  47. shelly peterson says

    At Thanksgiving I look forward to the stuffing but at Christmas I look forward to all the cookies and candies.

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  48. Barrie says

    My favorite holiday food is Russian teacakes. I have my grandma’s recipe but somehow they just don’t taste as well as when she made them!

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  51. Anita says

    This would go to buy new bedding sets for my kids. They’ve not had matching sheets since they were babies, and they’re teenagers now. 🙂

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  68. Betsy C says

    I’m not sure if this is where I’m supposed to leave the comment about what my favorite holiday food is: but here it is anyway! Lol
    My favorite food I look forward to every holiday is the holiday jello I make every year, with one layer of strawberries,another layer of cream cheese & sugar, and a layer of sweetened pretzels. Can’t WAIT to make and eat this and indulge! What holiday diet?

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  78. Kaitlin Mark says

    My aunt makes an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD bread bowl spinach dip, that is literally TO DIE FOR, but she only makes it for Christmas, so that’s what I look forward to the most!

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  89. Karen Drake says

    I can’t get an Instagram account because I don’t have a smartphone or tablet so I guess the one entry I did is void. It is too bad you don’t have giveaways that everyone could enter.

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