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Fill Easter Baskets and Birthdays with Cubd Collectibles

March 24, 2018 by Momstart 1 Comment

We received the new Cubd COLLECTIBLES for our Valentine’s Day roundup but not in enough time to include it so we realized that they actually make an even better Easter Basket gift than they did a Valentine’s day gift. What better thing can go in an Easter Basket than a fun cuddly little cube. So check out Cubd Collectibles Easter Basket idea.

793_MAR_Spiderman_FrontWith so many adorable options of these super soft cloud pillows to choose from –Elsa and Olaf, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Wonder Woman, Star Wars and more—you’ll have all of your littles swooning! Even better, at under $3 each at Walmart, grab a few to complete those lovely character couples.

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We gave a few to my nephew for his birthday so they make great birthday gifts as well. 793_MAR_CaptainAmerica_Front

  • Mini Travel Cloud Pillow
  • 4″ 3D Pillow
  • Features Rainbow Dash
  • Super Stretchy and Soft

They are super cute and super cuddly.

Filed Under: 2018 Gift Guide Tagged With: Easter Basket idea, gifts

5 Affordable Gifts for Your Man No Matter the Occasion

February 26, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

5 Affordable Gifts for Your Man (or dad) No Matter the Occasion

Guys are not that hard to buy for when you know what kinds of gifts they appreciate. Some gifts are specific to holidays such as Christmas or Valentine’s Day or Father’s Day, but there are plenty of gift ideas for guys/fathers that are used for any occasion.

Tickets to His Favorite Sporting Events

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Is your man always trying to catch the latest game on the television? If he is, he will be sure love a gift that would allow him to see the game live such as Dallas Mavericks tickets. Whether your man is a basketball fan, baseball fan, football fan, or even a hockey fan, tickets to see his favorite sports team will sure make one impressive gift no matter the occasion and better yet, it won’t drain your wallet.

Novelty Ice Cube Molds

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Guys are sometimes entertained by the strangest things, and it often does not take much to make a guy laugh. Novelty ice cube molds in the form of skulls, animals, eyeballs and other things can help a guy to entertain at a party while adding some of his own personality. As soon as you show him how to add food coloring to the water to create colorful ice cubes, you will have something that will keep him entertained for hours.

Sunglasses For His Outdoor Activities

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There are designer sunglasses which cost hundreds of dollars per pair, and then there are the designer sunglasses that are significantly less expensive. A pair of Ray Bans would make a great gift for any guy and it would be something he would wear any given. Sometimes non-designer sunglasses that just look unique would be just as effective. The primary purpose is for his eyes to be protected when he’s at an outdoor sporting event or even just mowing the lawn.

Pop Culture-Inspired Boxer Shorts

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There does not need to be any special occasion to present your man with a pair of novelty boxer shorts. You would be surprised at how excited he would be to start a collection of novelty boxers that he would probably wear on a regular basis. Guys love silly stuff like that, especially when the boxers have images of their favorite movie or cartoon characters on them. Try giving him a pair of novelty boxers and then see just how much he looks forward to the next pair.

His All-Time Favorite Films on Blu-Ray

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Guys love movies and a man’s Blu-Ray collection is never large enough. To avoid buying him a movie he already has on Blu-Ray, try buying him a classic movie that he may have on DVD, but not on Blu-Ray. There are plenty of classic comedies, war movies and westerns that you can buy on Blu-Ray that will keep any guy occupied for hours.

If you want to get a guy a gift that he will appreciate no matter what the occasion, then it helps to know what kinds of things guys like. Guys enjoy gifts just as much as ladies, and there never needs to be a special occasion to get a man the perfect gift.

Filed Under: 2013 Gift Guide Tagged With: 5 Affordable Gifts for Your Man No Matter the Occasion, dad's gifts, Father's Day, gifts

Why We Do A Holiday Gift Guide

December 21, 2012 by Momstart 7 Comments

We do a holiday gift guide for charity, plain and simple. I’m not sure if those of you who read blogs understand how much work and time really goes into a review guide. Some bloggers sell the items they receive, and I could do that but I don’t need to. I’ve been blessed by God, I have a healthy family and my husband has a secure job. So I use all my energy doing a gift guide of this magnitude to benefit others. I just really get a kick out of making a difference for someone else. Take this photo for instance.

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This is a photo of a student that is learning to speak English on a tablet that I gave to my church, and they handed to a teacher they knew that was using tablet devices to teach students. I usually participate in the Tweet Drive in Seattle every year but instead this year, I donated all my toys to the YMCA. They are going to spread the toys out amongst their tree wish list and use some of them throughout the community in different projects they have going on next year. Our family picked one of the families on the tree and we had Zoe and Miles help pick out things to give to the children while my husband and I found things for the adults. It was a great project that helped encourage our children to give. Ashley also donated all the toys she received in our holiday gift guide.

We also love surprising people with gift baskets and door drops. We hope as the year goes on and into next year to continue to surprise families with gifts. It’s so exciting to see the gift of giving grow as more and more people to decide to share what they have with others. I have a friend who received pumpkins for pumpkin pie. She made two pies and gave one of the pies to someone else. It’s a gift that keeps on going. We hope as a family that we encourage others to have that attitude of giving.

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If you’re looking for a way to teach this lesson to your children I just recently came across a really cute book. It’s the The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas. The boy in the book, Sam, really wanted to open the sparkle box to see what was in it. And I laughed because as soon as we put our box together Zoe wanted to open it and find out what was in it. Like most young children, Sam is so excited about Christmas. He’s busy thinking about his Christmas list, anticipating holiday parties and puzzling over the sparkly box sitting on the mantel above the fireplace. Throughout the Christmas season, Sam and his family participate in various acts of kindness and service to others.  On Christmas morning, Sam finally gets to open the Sparkle Box, where he finds slips of paper recording the family’s good deeds during the holiday season.  Sam’s parents explain that the things that they’ve been doing for others are, in fact, a gift for God. This uplifting story will inspire readers to adopt this new tradition in their homes. It was a great lesson and we were able to write things down as a family to put in our sparkly box.

We did receive a copy of the book to review.

Filed Under: charity, personal Tagged With: charity, Gift guide, gifts, personal

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