Pearson Farms Review and Perfect for your Holiday recipes!

Disclosure: Our family was sent product that literally made our taste buds dance in exchange for being in my HGG--no money exchanged hands!

With the holidays literally just around the corner, I was excited when I was contacted about being sent some pecans for my holiday gift guide--I literally jumped on the offer!

I use pecans in various dishes during the holidays, so I go through a lot of them and usually have to run back to the store for more pecans to finish my dishes...of course snacking on them probably doesn't help any!

Pearson Farms, located in Georgia, plant the trees, harvest the nuts, clean, shell and bag by hand, all just for you! They offer two top quality Natural Pecan Varieties: Elliot and Schley. Our family was sent Elliot to sample--the pecans were very fresh and I have not found one piece of shell in the whole bag! And that is a plus to me--I hate biting into a shell, it about breaks my teeth every time!

Another thing that I like about Pearson Farms are their prices, all of their products are very affordable including their hostess and corporate gifts. If none of the gifts on their site are of interest to you, you can call them, tell them what you are wanting and they will create the perfect gift for you! Which is pretty special on their part, if you ask me!

Pearson Farms sale a variety of pecans, all natural, sweet, chocolate covered and more, you can check all their products out HERE at this link. and While you are their make sure you check out Mary's Kitchen --there are cookies, pies, cake crumbles and more for your holiday needs!

Hahn’s Old Fashioned Coffee Cake for your Holidays

Disclosure: I was given the products featured in this post in exchange for a spot in my HGG--no money exchanged hands!

Coffee cake is a staple for many families during the holiday season and Hahn’s coffee cake ranks right up there with the best of the best (My mom's was the best!)

Using all natural fresh ingredients and an old family recipe the tradition continues. Hahn’s offers the original coffee cake as well as best sellers like the Apple Crumb Cake, Mocha Cappuccino Cake and the Can of Crumbs, just the topping of the crumb cakes.

They offer several varieties of crumb cake for online cake delivery.

• Plain Crumb Cake. Made from an old family recipe.
• Bucket of Crumbs. For many people, the best part of crumb cake is the crumbs. The Bucket of Crumbs makes a great gift: it’s unique; it ships well; it has a six-month shelf life (if anyone can make it last that long); the bucket has its own handle, so it’s easy to carry; and it doesn’t need to be gift-wrapped — the bucket has a shiny finish, so it looks like a present even without gift wrapping.

• A Can of Crumbs Three Pack. Sometimes you just can’t carry around a whole bucket of crumbs (though you’d like to!).
• Raspberry-Walnut Crumb Cake. Their rich buttery crumbs on top of a layer of delicious raspberry preserves, a layer of our signature cake base with walnuts added.

Our family was sent a sampler of coffee cakes and "A Bucket of Crumbs", lets just say neither of them lasted very long in our home! All the cakes were rich in flavor and the tops of the cakes had a little crunchy goodness on top of them.

The "Can of Crumbs" I hid in my closet, for myself, until my daughter that is in college called and said she was wanting something sweet! I wrestled with the thought of giving her the rest of my crumbs verses going to buy her something at the store!

But I was a good mom and gave her my "Can of Crumbs"....after I took a couple of more pieces out for myself!

You can purchase some of this yumminess for yourself here at THIS LINK.

Acccentuate Games

Need something to liven up those tired evenings after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners? Leaving other classic games out in the cold, Accentuate boasts a simple yet humiliating premise: repeat a given quotation aloud in a randomly selected accent and see if teammates can guess what it is! 

The worse the accent attempts are, the more hilarious the game becomes as players struggle to separate their Geordie from their German, their Scouse from their Spanish. 

Featuring 30 different drawls from around the globe! a third of which are home grown British dialects! Accentuate players are under blush‐inducing pressure to perform, with just thirty seconds to utter one of the 90 quotations in their allotted accent. 

The box comes complete with 90 Accent Cards featuring 30 different accents from around the globe (each repeated three times), 90 different Quotation Cards, a timer and a dice to select game‐play options. Its compact size makes it ideal for livening up festive visits to family and friends this Christmas. 

You will be in stitches by the time the game is over---if you can stand to put it up! Accentuate, would make for great stocking stuffers, Christmas or birthday gifts too! You can purchase Accentuate over on their website HERE for $19.99.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured for my HGG--no money exchanged hands. 

Choice Collectables Fine Art - Iron Man War Machine

Choice Collectables is a premier provider of animation, limited edition and out-of-print fine art. One of Choice’s marquee components is its extensive partnership with Marvel; the makers of Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk and many more.

"Iron Man War Machine" was created by staff artists inside Marvel. It features Tony Stark with his Iron Man arsenal, comprised of a multitude of "Mark" versions of his suit. 

The iconic bachelor scientist appears on the left side of the piece in civilian clothes, as if to highlight his ability to transition from impressive man to even impressive superhero combo of man and machine. In the background, a dulled shadow of the original Iron Man suit from his first comic appearance emphasizes Iron Man's technological transformation through the ages. 

All of Choice Collectables comes with a certificate of Authencity. You can purchase the "Iron Man War Machine" artwork HERE at this link.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured for my HGG--no money exchanged hands. 

Silverlit: Blu-Bot - The Intelligent Bluetooth Robot (it even Dances!)

Children everywhere are gong to love this Intelligent Bluetooth Robot! This interactive robot with multiple functions and features may be operated with or without an App! 

Use the power of your Smart Phone to control your Robot with Bluetooth Blue-Bot. Slide your finger over the screen to move him forward, backward, left and right. Speak into your smart phone and broadcast through your Blue-Bot. Record messages and playback with voice changer (which will bring extra fun to the play time!). 

Switch to dance mood for a “moon dance” with music. Add in your personalized mixing sound effects using your smart phone. Blue-Bot can also be used in stand-alone mode to program up to 50 movies without using your phone.

You can download the Blu-Bot App FREE of charge from the App Store for iOS devices, or from the Google Play Store for Android systems, and use a Smartphone or Tablet as your remote control.

You can purchase this Blu-Bot HERE at this link

Disclosure: I was given the product featured for my HGG--no money exchanged hands. 

Green Toys™ Mini Construction Vehicles- Perfect size for your Little One

Scoop it! Mix it! Dump it! Just another earth-moving, earth-saving day at the job site for the Green Toys™ Mini Construction Vehicles.

Made right here in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emission. These chunky, sturdy, durable fleet features a front loader with a moveable scooper, cement mixer with a revolving drum, and a dump truck with a classic open-box bed.

Perfect in a sand box, toy box, or gift box, these pint-sized trucks are just right for little hands, and can easily be tossed in a diaper bag for on-the-go fun. Each vehicle comes with its own bulldog construction worker, and the figures are interchangeable among all three. Great for individual play, or sharing and swapping with friends.

No BPA, phthalates, or PVC, and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Packaged with recyclable materials and printed with soy ink. Recommended for ages 2 years and up. Each vehicle approximately 6” long.

You can purchase these and other Green Toys over on their site HERE at THIS LINK.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this post for my HGG-no money exchanged hands.

Explore the Magical World of Fairies through The Irish Fairy Door

The Irish Fairy Door Company encourages children to expand their imaginations by exploring the magical world of fairies with their award-winning handmade Irish fairy doors. These doors help fairies easily relocate into human homes, classrooms, gardens and woods and provide a beautiful and unique way for children and parents to interact and play through the power of imagination and belief.

Once in place, the creative team at Fairy HQ ensures direct access to Fairy Valley, so the magic continues long after the fairy has moved in. Fairy Valley boasts ongoing magical messages, play ideas and stories delivered to children and parents who register their fairy’s name on the website, via email or at the brands immersive app.

The Irish Fairy Door would make for a great Christmas of birthday gift for your little one. 

Disclose: I received the product featured to be included in my HGG-no money exchanged hands.

Litiholo Hologram Kit makes for a Cool Christmas Gift!

Holograms are cool – holograms you can make yourself are even cooler! Create your own 3D laser holograms at home or in your classroom with the Litiholo Hologram Kit. No chemicals or advanced degrees required! 

Includes step-by-step instructions to make the hologram process easy, educational and fun! It’s so simple, you could be making your first hologram in about an hour. Best of all, with the Litiholo “Instant Hologram” Film Plates, you spend all your time making holograms, not developing them. 

Purchase your Litiholo Hologram Kit HERE at this link.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Etch A Sketch, the World’s Famous Drawing Toy, Turns 55 this Year

Etch A Sketch, the World’s Famous Drawing Toy® turns 55 in 2015! All four of our children had one when they were younger and those Etch A Sketch's provided literally hours of entertainment for them!

No batteries, No problem. With the classic Etch A Sketch®, your children can twist and turn to create their masterpieces! Just turn both the horizontal or vertical knobs and watch the magic screen as lines begin to form. It’s easy to draw, all it takes is a steady hand and a creative spark. When finished, just shake it and start the fun all over again.

Etch A Sketch made it into my Holiday Gift Guide this year because I know you (yes, you!) and your little one will love it! It will keep your little one entertained and bring back a lot of memories for you (the adult) while you make memories that your little one will remember for a lifetime!

Etch A Sketch is always portable, the 6.25 x 4.5 inch screen is perfect for home or on the go. Recommended for ages 3 years +.

Purchase an Etch A Sketch HERE at this link.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Books for your Holiday Gift Guide: The New York Times 'Tis The Season Crosswords

Celebrate the season with The New York Times 'Tis The Season crosswords! Gorgeous and glittering - this book is the perfect gift for the puzzlers on your list. It's packed with 165 of America's favorite crosswords from The New York Times and crossword legend Will Shortz in a beautiful, winter-themed package that's sure to delight puzzlers everywhere.

You can purchase this crossword book here at this link.

Disclosure: I received the book featured in this HGG--no money exchanged hands.

Books for your Holiday Gift Guide: Miracle on 133rd Street

An urban family’s dilemma becomes a community celebration in this delectable holiday treat from Sonia Manzano, also known as “Maria” on Sesame Street.

It’s Christmas Eve and Mami has bought a delicious roast for a Christmas feast. But, oh no! It’s too big to fit in the oven. Jose and Papa need to find an oven big enough to cook Mami’s roast. As they walk from door to door through their apartment building, no one seems to be in the Christmas spirit. So they head down the street to find someone willing to help, and only when they do, lo and behold, the scent—the itself magical smell—of dinner begins to spread, and holiday cheer manifests in ways most unexpected.....

Purchase this book here at this link.

Disclosure: I received the book featured in this HGG--no money exchanged hands.

Books for your Holiday Gift Guide: A Dog in the Manger and Other Christmas Stories

A Dog in the Manger and Other Christmas Stories is a collection of tales that capture the chaos of the yuletide while also portraying the power of Christmas to shepherd souls of all kinds—young, old, hopeful, lost, content, confused—to confront and redefine faith in the face of spiritual adversity.

It's sure to inspire reflection and retelling, these stories celebrate the miracles of everyday life, showing that strangers can become angels, foes can become good Samaritans, and neighborhoods can become communities of faith. Even the most chaotic incidents bring people closer to themselves, their families, their communities, and to God during the Christmas season.

Purchase this book here at this link.

Disclosure: I received the book featured in this HGG--no money exchanged hands.

The Mill Fudge Factory Fudge is a Must have this Holiday Season

Just in time for the 2015 holiday season, the family-owned and operated Mill Fudge Factory & Ice Cream Café is now offering its delectable line of hand-crafted fudge nationally through its online shop at www.themillfudgefactory.com . The Bristol, NH-based small business, founded by the Munro family in 2006, uses the family's secret Scottish recipe and 100% natural ingredients to create authentic fudge unlike any that can be found on this side of the Atlantic.

The Mill Fudge Factory fudge is available in an assortment of classic and inventive flavors, including Belgian Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut, Natural Peanut Butter, Scottish Whiskey, Pure New Hampshire Maple, Bailey's Irish Cream, Pumpkin Pie and much more.

Our family was sent a sampling of their fudge, my favorite was the Chocolate Walnut! It was rich with flavor and had plenty of nuts in it---just the way I like my fudge!

The Factory also offers an assortment of decadent truffles and toffee. All confections are available in gift baskets and elegant sampler boxes.

Be sure to check out all their holiday gifts HERE at this link.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Shower WOW | LED Rainbow Shower Head

Shower WOW is easy and quick to install and powered by water pressure, Shower WOW has a universal fit with a high quality chrome finish to match any décor. Just remove your existing shower head, replace with Shower WOW and turn on the faucet to shower a cascade of colors. 

Your children will have fun looking up and seeing colors on the shower-head instead of just a bland shower head--I know I have more fun when things are colorful!

Available at Bed Bath & Beyond and Walmart for $14.95

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Little Tikes Tumble Train (Holiday Gift Guide)

Press the button on the smoke stack to start the Little Tikes Tumble Train. As the train moves along, the track will tumble around everywhere inspiring kids to get up and move to chase after it! The train will randomly reverse directions at times causing the track to roll in unpredictable directions that will capture your child's attention! For quieter play time, the train can be removed from the tracks for use on a flat surface.

Little Tikes is all about getting kids active; keeping their imaginations in motion and this is the one toy that will to both!

Purchase the Little Tikes Tumble Train here at this link.

The Little Tikes Tumble Train made it into my Holiday Gift Guide this year because it is built well and it does exactly what it says it will do--keep your child active!

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Little Tikes Cook ‘n Store Kitchen for your Holiday Gift Guide this year

The Little Tikes Cook ‘n Store Kitchen is a play kitchen set that comes fully assembled and compactly folds up for easy storage! This unique, pink play kitchen has plenty of storage for all of the 32 accessories. Examples of accessories include food, utensils, pots, and more. Kids will love cooking up their imaginations with the pink Cook 'n Store kitchen!

The Little Tikes Cook ‘n Store Kitchen is for 18 months and older.

We got our girls something similar when they were little and it provided hours of fun for them; their brothers even enjoyed 'cooking' on the stove too!

Purchase the Little Tikes Cook ‘n Store Kitchen here at this link.

The Little Tikes Cook ‘n Store Kitchen made it into my Holiday Gift Guide this year because I know, from personal experience, that your little one will receive hours of playtime on it before they outgrow it--truly a great investment.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Bright Time Buddies (Great Christmas Gift for your Child!)

Bright Time Buddies are adorable animal-shaped night lights that are completely portable and are also soft & squeezy. Bright Time Buddies provide just enough light so your child can find their way around after the lights are turned out in their rooms...no more being scared of the dark for your little ones!

Bright Time Buddies are available in Dreamy Dog and Shimmer Unicorn, this nighttime friend provides a soothing colorful light - perfect for turning any dark space into a magical place. Bright Time Buddies® are durable and portable, yet soft enough to sleep with like a stuffed animal. 

Children can rotate between three different color options, or keep it on the color of their choice with a simple tap. Bright Time Buddies® are available at Kmart, Walmart and Toys R’Us for an MSRP of $14.99 or you can purchase HERE on Amazon.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands

Lalaloopsy, Let's Dance - Peanut Big Top (2015 Holiday Gift Guide)

Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn. Each doll has her own personality that comes from the fabrics that were used to make her. They live in a fantastical world full of silly surprises.

With your love, and a bit of imagination, the Lalaloopsy magic can go on forever. Peanut Big Top is ready for her best performance yet! Now she can sing and dance with you! Just put on the magical bow (included in the package), and start dancing! She really recognizes your dance moves! When you dance silly, Peanut dances silly! When you dance SUPER silly, Peanut dances SUPER silly! She even plays freeze dance!

Peanut Big Top made it into my Holiday Gift Guide this year because not only is she cute and silly, but because she made my husband dance and act silly when interacting with a certain cute little girl who was delighted to receive Peanut as a gift!

Buy Now here at this link and get $10 off---but hurry for the discount!

Disclosure: I received the product featured in this HGG-No money exchanged hands.

Gift Sets from 100% Pure

Leveraging the antioxidant power and pigments naturally found in fruit, 100% Pure formulates some of the purest beauty products in the world. 100% Pure has applied those formulas to six limited edition holiday gift sets ranging from $25-$59 and stocking stuffers starting at $10. As with all 100% Pure products, each gift set is free from all artificial colors, artificial preservatives and artificial fragrances as well as parabens, sulphates, harsh detergents, and toxins.

Below are three of my favorite gift sets from 100% Pure that made it into my holiday gift guide this year.

Mint Lip Gift Set 

Revitalize and protect your pout with the ultimate natural lip care duo. Start with an invigorating Sweet Mint Lip Scrub to gently exfoliate chapped lips with certified organic ingredients such as brown sugar, olive oil, Vitamin E and beeswax. Then follow with the soothing Berry Mint Balm or Orange Mint Balm to deeply moisturize lips while providing a translucent shine.

Lip Gloss and Nail Polish Sets 

Create a sheer pop of color with the Gemmed Lip Gloss, derived from natural fruit pigments with a sparkling glimmer from semi-precious gemstones. Or use a Lip Caramel to create an intense, deeply saturated shade with pigments derived from fruits, roots and Achiote Seeds. Complete your holiday look with one of two festive Creamy Nail Polishes. 100% Pure Nail Polishes are free from common carcinogens found in most other polishes. Available in: Sugar Plummed, My Favorite Gift and Color Me Pink.

“Butta-Like Skin” Mini Body Butter Set 

These thick, rich and creamy body butters melt into the skin to soften and deeply moisturize with vitamins, antioxidants and anti-aging nutrients keeping the skin healthy, nourished and youthful. Featuring five scented 2oz Body Butters – Coconut, Pink Grapefruit, Mangosteen, Gingerade and Coconut Lime – this travel-friendly set makes the perfect gift for your favorite jet setter.

Availability: Beginning November 2015 at www.100percentpure.com and 100% Pure stores nationwide.

Disclosure: I was given the product featured in this HGG - no money exchanged hands.