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I received complimentary products from Hammacher Schlemmer to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

From Christmas Trees to awesome Gift Ideas, Hammacher Schlemmer has it all! I have absolutely loved working them in years past for my Holiday Gift Guide and each year I have so much trouble choosing because they have so many great items!


This year I received the Disney Christmas Carousel Tree. This is the tabletop Christmas tree that shows more than 50 beloved Disney characters celebrating the holidays with movement, music, and lights. Topped by a rotating sleigh with Mickey Mouse at the helm and Pluto leading a team of reindeer, the intricate decoration depicts 10 hand-painted illuminated scenes unfolding along four tiers of snowy boughs.

"SANTA! I know him!" In our house, we are believers in Santa. Believing in the magic of all things Santa Claus is a wonderful memory from my childhood that I cherish and am so excited that I now get to share with my children. The key in our digital age is to encourage the belief in fun and unique ways.

We participate in Elf on the Shelf each year. And we decided this year to do something extra special for the first day with a package from Santa. PackageFromSanta.com offers you a choice of 3 unique treasure chests of authentic, Santa Claus goodies and letters from Santa sent right to your child, directly from the North Pole! It’s a bundle of proof uniquely personalized with your child's name. It comes addressed to them so if you don't have an elf, no worries! Kids love getting mail! Every Package is painstakingly crafted, packed and shipped with care and even includes a real Santa return address and genuine North Pole Stamp.

You can view our unboxing video HERE:

I partnered with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Holiday Gift Guide.

I have collaborated with The Hopping Bloggers to bring you a great list of gift ideas that the whole family will enjoy! This list not only includes products, but experiences and educational services as well. It also includes for grandparents as well as decorations too! Seriously this list has it all!

Sometimes (at least for me) it can be hard to buy gifts for grandma and grandpa. What do you buy for someone who has everything or limited space?

GrandBox is the original monthly subscription box customized and curated specifically for seniors 65 and up. Every month, the GrandBox team creates a new theme to build each box around. Every theme and product is meant to bring joy to your loved one. From Route 66 to Back-to-School to A Day at the Spa, they make sure that each box will be a delightful surprise. Their team has the experience and knowledge to know what grandparents will love. It's the perfect gift to bring a smile to the older loved ones in your life and have them talking about their GrandBox for days.

I partnered with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Holiday Gift Guide.



When giving a gift to someone, we try to give a gift that will fit their personality and something they will treasure as well. I have collaborated with The Hopping Bloggers to bring you a list of Trendy Gift Ideas for Her and we believe there is truly something for everyone on this list. We have created a list that is perfect if you are looking for ideas for your wife, your grown daughter, or even your squad. There is also a wide range of products and you're sure to find one that will fit any budget.

I have been a fan of ABCmouse.com since 2012. Recently I contacted them about adding their program in my Annual Holiday Gift Guide because I love giving the gift of fun education to my children.

ABCmouse.com is an early learning software developed by Age of Learning, Inc. for the purpose of using technology to educate children through a full online curriculum. The current program will benefit children ages two through second grade with curriculum created by a board of teachers and educational experts from a variety of fields including science and history.

When it comes to the holidays, I love getting in the spirit. Between decorating, sending out holiday cards, attending activities, baking Santa cookies, creating memorable craft gifts, drinking hot cocoa by a warm fire, or dressing festively - I love everything that the holidays bring. This is a list I have compiled with a little bit of everything to enjoy the holidays.

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I partnered with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Holiday Gift Guide.

If you are like me, then you have trouble finding something to buy for the guy in your life. I never know what to get! For our Annual Holiday Gift Guide, I have joined forces with some amazing bloggers to bring you the ultimate gift giving ideas. We will be featuring Gifts for Her, Kids, Family, Geeks, and a Little Bit of Everything, but this featurette is all about HIM! This year get the guy in your life something he needs and will use. This list includes types of gifts for every type of guy and others as well.

Since my husband has been losing weight and taking better care of himself, he has been feeling better and wants to show that. He has been exploring more wardrobe options, but he doesn't want to sacrifice comfort.

When Sweat Tailor set out to create the perfect pair of pant, it had to combine style and comfort without sacrificing any part of it. That's why it makes a great gift for the guy in your life whether they are already stylish or you would like them to be more stylish. My husband says these clothes are very comfortable.

It is getting that time of year! Holiday Gift Guide season. Today I'm bringing you a brand that I have  worked with me in the past and absolutely love!

Lottie, Finn and Friends are inspired by real kids. Arklu believes that childhood should be an inclusive place where every child belongs regardless of gender, ethnicity, or ability and aim to reflect that in their collection.

To, date - six of the Lottie products to date have been inspired by ideas from real children!

With the Holidays quickly approaching, I don't know about you but I have been thinking about what gifts I want to give. And my go-to gift for friends, other moms, or the Hubby has always been wine. I recently had the opportunity to review a few wines from Winc.com with the Hubby. We were very impressed.


I have tried a few different brands and types of wines, but finding what I like can be difficult. Winc is not your traditional wine club: they are a direct-distribution global wine company that personalizes the entire wine experience. They are perfecting how wine is made, distributed, perceived, and purchased. I have never been a sweet wine drinker. That's what I love about Winc. They personalize your wines based on your tastes called the Palate Profile quiz. They ask you questions like, "How do you like your coffee?", "How do you feel about salt?", "Do you like citrus?", etc. It then will recommend wines based on your profile, but you can then select different ones if you'd like.

I have been trying to make more time for myself. It has been getting a little easier now that my kids are getting a little older. When my kids were babies, I kind of lost myself a little. I love makeup and dressing up. I also think it is important to not only make sure you take care of yourself, but spoil yourself a little when you're a mom because you do deserve it.

If you are like me, then you don't have time to keep reapplying your makeup all day long, but traditional lip sticks and glosses tend to fade throughout the day, like when you drink your morning cup of coffee. I recently had the opportunity to try out LipSense color and gloss thanks to RedGateBeauty.

Is anyone else already starting to think about their Holiday Shopping Lists? We have a big family with a LOT of little girls, so I think very early in the year. Today we are starting our Holiday Gift Guide off with a bang and introducing SmitCo LLC.

Started in 2006, SmitCo LLC is a Kansas based company owned by Francina Smit. She is a mom to two daughters and a grandmother to three granddaughters. And she loves all things "girly". SmitCo LLC's mission is to provide affordable products like gifts for girls to their customers in their online store. They do this through custom made orders and direct orders from suppliers, then sell it to you at great prices.

Now that summer is in full-swing, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. From clothes and shoes to backpack and lunchboxes to snacks and accessories, this list has something for everyone (including the moms) for all your back to school shopping list needs.


Both of my kiddos are starting school this year. My daughter is headed to 1st grade while my baby is starting his first year of pre-school. People ask me, "what are you going to do with yourself all day?" My son is only going three days a week for three hours a day. And it will fly fast, so I will try to get a little work done and grocery shop by myself for sure! But since they both are headed off to school this year, I thought what better time to put together a back to school guide when I have never really done one before.

Father's Day means something a little different for everyone since all families are different. This year we decided to put together our first Father's Day Gift Guide to celebrate the special dad figures in our lives. Whether they like to stay well groomed or into fashion, or health conscious looking take care of themselves from within, or if they consider themselves a foodie, or they consider themselves a self-proclaimed nerd and enjoy gaming or tech, or if they love they are a nature enthusiast so they feel at home outside and camping is their jam. We have a little something for everyone.

Here's some ideas to get you started:

I received complimentary products to provide this giveaway, all opinions are my own.

Finding the perfect gift for the man in your life can be hard enough. But what about dad? Tired of giving the same old stuff? Welcome to a new gift guide by Nanny To Mommy. This year we are conducting our very first Father's Day Gift Guide. More details will be on the blog as Father's Day gets closer. Today I have a special feature and a chance to win a prize too!

Welcome to a wonderful collaborative gift guide with The Hopping Bloggers for Mother's Day. Together we have put together items that would make great gifts for all the moms or soon-to-be moms in your life. And even though Mother's Day is right around the corner, some of these items include two day free shipping so you can get it here in a hurry.