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I'm always a fan of lush and this holiday season is no different. They have so many stocking stuffing options to get your body submerged in moisture and relaxation. I am loving their holiday options! The cult classic So White Bath Bomb is reviving with it's delightful fragrance of roses, oranges, and apples. Your bathtub will be filled with an impressive level of froth and your skin will thank you! Another fun bath bomb option would be Cinders! It's basically like adding pop rocks to your bath tub and the result is so unexpectedly blissful. Plus the warm cinnamon and orange scent will have you feeling so comforted and relaxed. My personal holiday favorite is the Snowcake! I'm attracted to it the minute I hear the word cake and once you try it - you will be hooked. This bar of ultra creamy soap smells just like the almond icing Grandma puts on a Christmas Cake and it leaves your skin feeling so moisturized! While we are talking about snow - make sure to check out the Snowfairy Solid Perfume. Solid perfume is by far the easiest way option when it comes to toting perfume. You don't have to worry about any liquid spilling or leaking into your bag and you can discreetly put it on without spraying any innocent bystanders. It's also much easier to control how strong the scent is. I love the buttery vanilla, cotton candy, and bubble gum scent that is captured in Snowfairy. It's wonderful year round and absolutely perfect for the months with snow!

• Wrap it up: Try giving an assortment of Lush goodies in some one's stocking or pick up one of their ready-to-go and beautifully packaged gifts!
• Price Tag: $3.95+
• Where to buy: Lush
  

The Heirloom Teethers from Rock Love Peace are the kind of gift that you give to your child and they save it for their child and so on. These handmade wooden teethers are made in the US from FSC certified cherry wood. I think that the peace sign is too cute! The star was a big hit with my son. He liked the points of the star against his gums. The open shape was also very easy for him to hold. Even if you are not shopping for baby, Rock Love Peace has some great eco friendly options. Their Change Starter Kit is filled with cool goodies like a tree in the box and fair trade hot chocolate. Their tote bags are wonderful too!

• Wrap it up: The Heirloom Teether set already comes packaged in a adorable burlap sack. I would just put a bow on it!
• Price Tag: $38 for the 3 set
• Where to buy: Rock Love Peace
  

If you are a fan of the book or the movie - the Where the Wild Things Are video game will be a big hit with you. My favorite things about this game was the beautiful graphics and the soundtrack that went with it. It had the some gorgeous visual appeal that the movie does. The game is not terribly difficult but that is what makes it so perfect for your children. While my son is not quite old enough to play most video games - he really enjoyed just watching while I would play. He would also shout directions at me. I liked that it was a non-violent and imagination stirring game. I really loved that a Wild Thing's hug could heal Max. This would make a fun gift for any little wild thing or king in your life. It's a gorgeous story to watch unfold as you get to live through Max and I am beyond impressed by the creativity in just the graphics alone!

• Wrap it up: Give the game with the book to make it extra special! Or you could go crazy and find a wolf suit to go with it.
• Age: 10+
• Price Tag: $27.99 (on Amazon)
  
• Where to buy: Walmart, Target, ToysRUs, GameStop
  

Dashing Diva has some fabulous holiday options for your nails! Their limited edition metallic nails come in gold (both matte and metallic), silver, and red. They will have your hands ready for that holiday party in all of about 3 minutes. They are self-adhesive and that makes them so easy to apply. No need for nail glue or to end up with stuck together fingers. Just press on and go. Seriously it is that easy. It will last you at least 2 days - mine made it about 5 before I popped on off. So much cheaper than the nail salon and the time it saves is insane. It takes me longer to apply a clear coat to my nails. My personal favorite is the metallic silver but I'm thinking they are all fantastic! Stock up before they are all gone - you can find them online at Dashing Diva for $8.

Juicy Couture's Couture Couture perfume had me at first glance. I didn't even need a whiff of the delightful aroma. This is the prettiest perfume bottle I have seen in ages and I wanted to have it sitting on my bathroom counter. Silly yes, but it is just so dainty, feminine, and beautiful. Have no worries though - it smells fabulous as well. The outer packaging is far from misleading. It smells polished, sophisticated, feminine, and subtle at the same time. The notes of orange flower, mandarin, sandalwood, blushed plum, and honeysuckle are a flawless combination. I love the way the scent smells so inviting and warm yet also so elegant. It feels posh and rich. I'm kind of addicted to fragrance right now!

• Wrap it up: A bottle of this would make a fab stocking stuffer or you could check out some of the amazing ready to go gift sets. I am loving the adorable Three Fragrance Spray Pen Set ($35) and the Couture Couture Deluxe Set ($95)!
• Price Tag: $65+
• Where to buy: Juicy Couture or department stores
  

Recently my son has started to beg for his own watch. He can kinda tell time but he still has no concept of what it means. If he is lucky enough to discover that it is 7 o'clock - he still won't grasp that it means bedtime. I have been searching for a cool looking kid's watch that I could add to his holiday stocking. It's much more difficult than one would think. I do not want cartoon characters, hot wheels, or sounds to be decorating his wrist. I also don't want it to be so fancy that I would care if he lost it. The Children's Place has some ultra cute watches that meet all of my criteria. I adore the sparkling look of the girl watches and the boy watches are great too! My little guy is going to be very excited when he sees the camo style watch Santa brought for him!! The Children's Place has tons of great clothing for your child too! They have some seriously cute hats that I will be stocking up on soon. The two best things about this company - their clothing is affordable and durable. When you're shopping for rapidly growing, play tough, dirt loving little guys - these are two necessities in their wardrobe.

• Wrap it up: I love the idea of putting it in their stocking but if you are looking to go bigger - try getting an outfit to go with it!
• Price Tag: $5+
• Where to buy: The Children's Place (the watches are not online but in the stores)
  

I absolutely love it when my house smells delicious. With a home full of messy males, it rarely achieves a desirable scent. The Body Shop has helped me to get my home smelling yummy. While it doesn't vanquish the odd smells, it certainly covers them up! I love their Midnight Stars Oil Burner. You just need a tea light and some scented oil in the top of the burner to release delightful aromas. The oil burners also looks just beautiful as the light peeks through the cutouts on the burner sides. It can be a really pretty edition to any room. The Body Shop has wonderful scented oils. My current favorite is the Nutmeg & Vanilla Home Fragrance Oil. I'm uncontrollably drawn to vanilla but the edition of nutmeg to the scent is flawless. My home smells warm, cozy, and like I have been baking something delicious!! It even makes it feel more like the holidays. There is over 4 pages of different fragrance oils to choose from, which means they truly have something for everyone!

• Wrap it up: This makes a great gift for someone you don't know all that well, like a teacher or co-worker. It's also wonderful for friends or grandparents. Try packaging the oil burner with a couple different fragrance oils and some tea lights.
• Price Tag: $7.50+
• Where to Buy: The Body Shop
  

I am a huge Sex & the City fan! Carrie has always been my favorite and I have been coveting her name necklace for quite a while. You can get your own name necklace or give one to a friend at My Name Necklace. They have a huge variety of fonts and styles. I love that you get to customize even the length of the chain! They have a child sized chain as well, so you can get your little princess one too. I know that all of my friends would be thrilled to get one of these sterling silver necklaces (you can also get some in 18k gold-plated sterling silver)! You could create one with their nickname or a word that really describes them. Try using a one-worded inside joke that only your best friend would understand. There are so many possibilities! It's easy to create a memorable and meaningful gift.

• Wrap it up: If this is for a fellow SATC fan - try giving their name necklace with a season of SATC on DVD
• Price Tag: $14.95+
• Where to buy: My Name Necklace
  

I recently discovered Beba Bean and instantly fell in love with their beautiful products! Their Sweater Socx are just what every little foot deserves! They do a wonderful job of keeping toes toasty and at the same time oh'so cute! Their made with 100% cotton (except the sole) and can actually be tossed in the wash! The adjustable tie at the top makes it possible to get a fit that stays put. They come in several styles and colors (the rugby is my favorite)! This would make a really cute holiday gift for a wee one, as would their bamboo swaddling. They are perfect for any season because bamboo keep you warm in the cold and cool in the heat. It's easy to wrap baby in it's comfort thanks to the clear instructions that are thoughtfully included. It's an eco-friendly gift that baby is sure to appreciate. You can even purchase a matching bamboo hat to add to your gift bag! Make sure when your browsing the adorable selection of items at Beba Bean you take notice of their clothing. It is so truly gorgeous. I cannot wait to have someone small enough to fit in the knits! You can save 20% when shopping at Beba Bean using the following code: NWB11/16/09

• Wrap it up: Anything from this unique shop would make a beautiful present. I can picture is so sweetly packaged in a gift box with some delicate paper. You could always toss a stuffed animal inside to add to the baby appeal!
• Age: 0+
• Price Tag: $17+
• Where to Buy: Beba Bean
  

I am constantly raving about the products from Mighty World and this review is going to be no different. These toys are just impressive. The detail is impressive. The quality is impressive. The way my son loves them is impressive. We have a lot of toys. I mean a LOT of toys. It is a safe assumption to say they are pretty spoiled at our house. In addition to the products we are sent to test, they are also the only grandchildren on both sides - so you can see how we have more toys than we can handle. The amazing thing about Mighty World is that out of all those toys - they just keep coming back to it. I can guarantee that at the end of the day I will see the many, many pieces that go with each fun set spread across my living room floor. They never get bored with it and are still coming up with fresh ways to play. It's easy to continue to add to your collection and all of the sets mix so well with each other. The most recently added set to our collection is the Complete Construction Set. Again the detail makes even me think "wow". It has over 70 pieces, even scaffolding! The set comes with things like a construction truck, flatbed trailer, bobcat, cement mixer, cinder block, and the list goes on and on. While the little pieces are much to small for my youngest he loves to just play with the characters. He is usually carrying one of them around and for some reason putting them in & out of the vehicles accounts for countless hours of entertainment. This is one of those gifts they will remember!

• Wrap it up: You can purchase a complete set or by the various pieces separately.
• Age: 4+
  
• Price Tag: $15.99+
• Where to buy: International Playthings