Give the Gift of Comfort This Holiday Season

    A great majority of people are on their feet either all day, or at the very least, a great majority of it. So why not give a loved one the gift of comfort this holiday season?

Give the Gift of Comfort This Holiday Season

    We don't often have a choice about being on our feet all day. That leads to sore feet, and can then radiate to pain the legs or even the back. Having good shoes can help, but adding some insoles to those shoes can help even more. Which is where ERGOfoot comes in. They have the most amazing Massaging Gel Insoles. They're sure to put a smile on your loved ones face this holiday!

Massaging Gel Insoles

    I love my pair of Massaging Gel Insoles so much that I actually ordered a pair to give to my husband this Christmas. These insoles make my shoes so much more comfy, and they really help to alleviate some of my lower back pain. The gel absorbs the shock or walking (or running when I have to chase my German Shepherd down.) That same gel works to absorbs the shock when you apply pressure by walking or running. This in turn helps to keep that stress off your other joints. All of that shock can make your muscles fatigued, and leads to your pain. 

Perfect for Everyone 

    ERGOfoot Massaging Gel Insoles make the perfect gift. They come in one size fits all for both men and women. Each insole has a custom guide, so you can trim the insole to the size of your shoes. I was quickly able to cut my insoles to fit into my shoes. I use them in my Converse. I have always been a huge fan of the original Chuck Taylor sneakers. However, these shoes are virtually flat footed. The older I get, the harder that is on my body. Now with my ERGOfoot Massaging Gel Insoles, they are my most comfortable pair of shoes!

    This holiday season grab a pair of these insoles for someone on your holiday gift list. While you're at it, you may want to get yourself a pair too. Trust me, they're awesome!

A Christmas Cards Means the World to a Soldier

    You may not realize the power of a Christmas or Holiday card. However, if you've ever been away from your family for the holidays, you may know how much it can mean.

A Christmas Card Means the World to a Soldier

    I start watching Hallmark Christmas movies the morning after Halloween. They fill me with happiness, love, and hope. You see to me, Christmas is a feeling. People tend to be happier, kinder, and just full of love, especially this time of the year. One of mine and Liam's favorite movies is The Christmas Card.

    In case you haven't seen it, Faith sends cards to soldiers every holiday season. Her card touches one soldier so much, that when he's placed on medical leave, he goes to that town. I'm not going to tell you the rest, so you'll have to watch it to see what happens. However, my point is that soldiers really do love to get cards and letters of love and encouragement. Especially for the holidays. So why not make them feel loved and thanked from across the miles?

You Will Need Some Note Cards

    To get started, you will need some holiday (or any cards.) I chose these ones from Amazon. I picked them because I loved the whimsical images, and also because the inside of the cards are completely blank. That leaves you and your children plenty of room to write kind words and thoughts. Thanksgiving is this week, so what better way to show your thanks than to the men and women whom keep our country free. 

Where to Send

    There are lots of posts going around on Facebook that give the address to Walter Reed Medical Center for sending cards. However, that address is now defunct and any and all items sent will come straight back to you. I know this for a fact because Liam and I received all of our back a few years ago. I have done some research since then, and I have found other sites that will gladly take your cards of kindness. Check them out:

• A Million Thanks
• The American Red Cross 
• Cheers for Heroes
• Letters to the Troops

Festive Treats for Your Feline Friends

Tis the season! I love summer, but it feels so wonderful to finally be able to say that. (Christmas is my jam y'all!) When shopping for the holidays, we can't leave out our fur babies. So today we're going to highlight treats for our feline friends.

Festive Treats For Our Feline Friends

    Our cute kitty is technically my "granddaughter." Liam rescued her as a sickly feral baby, and insisted she would be his baby. He takes very good care of his sweet girl, and we are all so thankful for his dedication to saving her precious life. So he's very proactive when it comes to making sure she gets special gifts for the holidays. As a matter of fact, he is the one who chose Temptations Holiday Dinner Treats for her. However, upon seeing them, he immediately opened them up, and started spoiling her. So I guess we'll need to get more for under the tree!

    As she was devouring them he told me a couple of things he liked about them.

"Mama! I love this container! When the treats are gone, we use it to store other treats." Clara happens to love Temptations treats, but Liam struggles with the bags. Due to his fine motor difficulties he sometimes can't get them open, and rarely can get them closed. So for him, this Stay Fresh Pack was a huge selling point.

"These treats are Christmas colors!" Indeed they are. Temptations Holiday Dinner Treats are reddish and greenish in color, making them very festive for the season. They're also flavored with turkey and sweet potato, just like a holiday dinner!

Crispy, Crunchy, and Soft

    Temptations Holiday Dinner Treats are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The crunchy layer is designed to keep your cats teeth clean. It helps to scrape tartar and plaque from their pearly white teeth. The soft and meaty inside is yummy and irresistible to pawfect little pets! (We have to keep the dogs away when we give these treats to the cat,  or else they will sneak and eat Clara's Temptations before she can gobble them all up!)

   These treats are less than two calories each, so they're perfect for all cats. Use them as a snack or reward. You can even use them in place of cat food. A quarter cup of Temptations can replace a quarter cup of other dry cat foods.

    Our sweet Clara gives Temptations Holiday Dinner Treats TWO PAWS UP and we know your feline friends will too. So head to Chewy.com and grab some for the holidays. You might want to grab extra though! ;)

Don't Let Your Loved Ones Run Out of Battery Power

In today's world, we are driven by our devices. It's how we communicate, work, entertain and more. So this holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of longer battery life.

Don't Let Your Loved Ones Run Out of Battery Power

    There's nothing worse than getting ready to go somewhere, and your device is low on power. If you won't be in your car long, then you can't exactly get a full charge on your device. And if you're going somewhere with no access to power, you still can't continue charging. That's where today's product comes in. This Portable Charger Power Bank from Aikove will keep their devices charged wherever they may roam!

Powerful Charger

    Aikove's Portable Charger Power Bank packs a punch! This small device boasts 24000 mAh which means it will charge many devices before it needs to be charged itself. Not only that, but it features three USB slots. Therefore users can charge multiple devices at one time. This was a huge sell for me because it seems my son's phone is ALWAYS dead. When I need to charge mine, he's upset because he can't charge his. So I got one of these power banks for the family. It's the perfect gift for all of us, and I know it will be a wonderful present for anyone on your holiday shopping list.

Works On Many Devices

    Unlike other Power Banks that are geared towards a certain brand of phone, this one from Aikove works on a full array of devices. It works on all of our different Samsung phones, my RCA tablet, both mine and my husband's box mods, and more. Basically, if your device charges with a USB cord, then you can charge it via this awesome Power Bank Portable Charger.

Not Too Big and Bulky

    I love the style of this Power Bank as well. It isn't big and bulky like a lot of other chargers I have had. It's about the size of a smartphone, so it will easily fit into pockets, purses, backpacks, and so much more. It's not super heavy either. Weighing in at 355 grams, it's heavy enough to know that it's a power li-Polymer battery, but light enough that it's not difficult to carry around.

Charge It Up and Go

    Simply grab one of these Portable Charger Power Banks, and charge it up. It will be fully charged in about nine to ten hours, and then you can charge all of your devices on the go. It features a digital LCD display screen so you can easily see how much power is left in your power bank. This device will make an amazing gift. Grab one for someone (or everyone) on your holiday shopping list. While you're at it, you may want one for yourself too!

There's SNOW Time for Cold Feet

    Whether you like it or not, winter is on it's way. For many of us, that means snow is coming as well. When the weather turns, there's SNOW time for cold feet. Which is why winter snow boots are a must have if you live where the wind blows, and the white stuff falls!

There's SNOW Time for Cold Feet

    I don't hate snow. To me, the first snow fall is always dreamy and romantic. I love to take Liam out and ride sleds down the hill. But that's it. After that, I want it gone. But no matter how you feel about that white, cold stuff, if you live where it falls, then you need snow boots. I just got Liam this pair of Gubarun Snow Boots. Their super warm and he loves the camo coloring on them.

Gubarun Snow Boots

     This pair of boots is so comfy. The inside is plush and covered with a faux fur lining. This keeps toes and feet toasty warm! The outside of the boots is waterproof, so not only will feet be warm, but they'll be dry too! As a mom, I'm a fan of the tread. I don't want my son slipping on icy and snowy surfaces. So I was impressed with the nice traction that the tread on these boots provides. They also have hook and look closures, so there's no need for tying. This was huge for us because even though Liam can tie shoes, he struggles with it due to his fine motor skills.

    I'm lucky enough to have small feet. Which means I can fit into Liam's pair of Gubarun boots too. I tried them on and they are so soft and squishy on my feet. I love them so much that I think I will have to get myself a pair. Even though we moved South, we will still get some snow, so I'm going to want a warmer pair of boots for the winter.

    Speaking of sizes, these boots come in a wide range of sizes. You can find them for toddlers, little kids, and big kids too! (As well as moms with small feet!) There is also a bunch of other camo colors to choose from too. With winter right around the corner, grab a pair for all of your kids! You won't be disappointed!

Boating Fun for Tweens, Teens, and Adults

    I have a fantastic toy for younger and old on your holiday list. I just got Liam a remote control boat for Christmas. When it came, and my hubby laid eyes on it, he wanted one too!

Boating Fun for Tweens, Teens, and Adults 

    I chose the Power Tempo Boat from Ksaleco. This bad boy can travel up to EIGHTEEN miles per hour! That's fast for a "toy!" It's ready to go right out of the box, so after Liam opens it on Christmas morning, he can have a blast with it. (That is if he can keep his dad off of it!) This lightweight boat is powerful and awesome, and I can't wait to see my son enjoy it.

Let's Talk Features

    The Power Tempo Boat is easy to control. Depress the trigger on the remote to throttle the boat, and go forward or backward. There is a knob to move the rudder either left or right. The remote also features trim buttons to move left, right, backward, and forward. This remote is 2.4 GHz and automatically pairs with the boat.

    Power Tempo Boat features a waterproof hull with anti tilt modular design. The body is made of ABS impact resistant plastic. The parts are easily maintained and replaced. This bad boy even features a capsize recovery feature. (Simply push the throttle and trigger forward, then back to right the boat.

• Size: 42.4 x11.4x11.9cm 
• Controller: 2-CH, 2.4GHz 
• Control distance: 120 meters 
• Battery for controller: 4 x AA 
• Battery for boat: Li-Po 7.4V 1500mAh 
• Charger for boat: USB (cable included) 
• Charging time: 110 minutes 
• Running time: 6-8 minutes

Keeps Cool and Stays Safe

    The boat keeps cool by circulating water in and out. This prevents the motor from over heating while it's racing around on the water. Another safety feature is the propeller won't move unless it's in water. That keeps small fingers from getting injured.

    My husband loves this boat, and cant wait for our son to open it so he too can play. We know your kids will love it too!

Perfect Holiday Gift for Water, Beach and Yoga Lovers

     I love to give practical holiday gifts. That's not to say that I don't enjoy giving fun presents too. However, I was raised that something useful is an amazing gift too. So if you have a water, beach or yoga lover on your holiday list, then this post is for you!

Perfect Holiday Gift for Water, Beach, and Yoga Lovers

    These Quick Dry Water Shoes make a wonderful gift! They're super comfortable, lightweight, and feel like second skin. Whether you or someone you love needs a pair of shoes for the pool, or for yoga class, these fit the bill! They're durable, yet cover your feet well. The non skid bottoms will help loved ones from slipping on wet floors, or when maneuvering those different yoga positions. They can easily be rolled up and slipped into a purse, backpack, or gym bag.

Beach Combing Must Have

    We finally followed our dreams, and bought a beach home. We're now walking and a short driving distance from area beaches. This means we do a LOT of beach combing. Liam has been asking for a pair of "beach shoes," but not just any shoe will do. He's autistic with sensory issues, so he's super specific about what he needs. They can't be too heavy, scratchy, or make any kind of squeaking noise. The shoes must also be easy to get on or off, with no laces. So when I saw these Quick Dry Water Shoes, I knew I had to check them out.

    As soon as they arrived, I slipped them on. I wanted to test them out myself, since I'll be putting them away to give him as a Christmas gift. I was super impressed. They easily slipped on my feet, and we were very comfy. I walked around the house, and even put a bit of water on the floor. There was no squeaking sound, and they kept me from slipping on the floor. The bottoms are great because they will protect Liam's feet from hot sand and any sharp shells we may come across on the beach.

Let's Talk Specifics: These shoes are 

• Made of breathable, lightweight fabric, so don't worry about sweaty feet
• Have sturdy soles made of synthetic material
• Made with quick dry material so shoes won't stay wet long
• Perfect for gripping when walking

Keep Men Organized

    October is upon us. Which means that Christmas is right around the corner. I've already started my holiday shopping, and have found a great gift idea for dads or men on your gift list. One that can even help them stay organized! 

Keep Men Organized

    If you have outdoor lovers on your holiday gift list, then this gift is for them. This camouflage bag will keep their stuff organized, whether they're hunting, fishing, camping, and more. This bag can be worn around the waist, or even over the shoulder. It features pockets for storage and even an area to carry a drink.

Weatherproof and Wear Resistant 

    The Outdoor Waist Bag is made of sturdy, rip-stop oxford. It will hold up to the rigors of outdoor sports and the weather as well. This bag is also has a waterproof rating of 800D. You can rest easy knowing the contents of your bag will be safe from rain, sweat, and water.

    I chose this bag as a holiday gift for Pat, and I know he's going to love it. It has room for his phone, camera, a drink and so much more. Whether they need it for fishing tackle, camping supplies, or survival items, there's plenty of room in the Outdoor Waist Bag. 

    It features sturdy buckle closures and zippers to keep everything inside. There's even a special pocket for a drink bottle. It has a bottom, so the drink doesn't slip out, and you can cinch the string to keep it in place while you're hiking, biking, walking, fishing, and more.

Sensory Crafting and Creative Fun

    If you've followed us for any length of time, you know that we love to craft. I think I was born with it because I come from a long line of crafters. So when the weather changes and gets rainy and gross, we head inside and to be creative Thanks to Craft City, I usually have fun kits on hands for yucky days.

Sensory Crafting and Creative Fun

    Liam loves to make slime. It not only gives him something to do, but it promotes STEM learning. You know what else it does? It fulfills his need for sensory input. So making slime is a huge winner in our book. We happen to love the DIY Slime Kit from Craft City. It has everything you need to make opaque and crystal slime.

    This kit even comes with tablets to color the slime. There's glitter to make it sparkle too. Oh, and for added sensory fun, there's glow powder, and water gel too. The glow powder makes slime shine so bright! (You can even use it in dyed slime too!) The water gel makes the slime more gooey which is wonderful for kids that seek out more sensory input.

Squishy Art

    Squishies are all the rage. We've always had them on hand because they're a great way for Liam to keep his hands busy while doing his lessons. Well Craft City just upped the ante on squishies. Their DIY Squishy Art kit comes with everything you need to make you own custom squishies. There are three of them inside for your kids to decorate. The kit comes with puffy paint and chalk to color them. When you're done, you can add some faux sprinkles on top too.

    It's a great way to let your kids' creative juices flow. While also making themselves a sensory tool for school, homework time and more. We had a blast decorating our squishies. I did the cupcake, while Liam did the doughnut and surprise squishy too. Then he gifted it to his cousin, since he too loves toys to fidget with.

    The holidays are right around the corner. So why not gift your kids some of Craft City's kits. That way you know they'll have something to keep them occupied on snow and ice days. Also, it's a great way to spend quality time with them, and keep their devices out of their hands (even if it is only for an hour.)

Holiday Gift Guide

Welcome to our Holiday Gift Guide!

Here you will find gift ideas we love the most. Whether you're shopping for family or friends, we have something for everyone. 

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