I received products/services for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Some links may contain affiliates which will provide me a small commission if you purchase through the link. The service is completely free to you. Welcome to Making of a Mom's holiday gift guide! While I have been gifted many of these items to share with you, my opinions are real. Please browse the guide. Each item has been linked for your shopping convenience. I hope you find some cool items to help make … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
This holiday gift guide is sponsored by the below products and includes Amazon Affiliate links. If you purchase through those links I will receive a small compensation with no charge to you. All opinions are my own. Stocking StuffersThe perfect stocking stuffer for a foodie, or fun snack in general is Funny Nuts, the cashew collection. With the far our flavors, they would also make a great hostess gift for a Christmas party. These flavored cashews will bring your snack game up, big time! … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This post contains affiliate links and products I received complimentary for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. It's time to holiday shop! In fact, I just got an email from one business that I frequent that said USPS expects record amounts of packages being shipped and so to order early in order to get your items in time for the holidays. Because I know there are increased shipping times out there I have been buying Christmas presents like a mad woman to be completely … [Read more...]
BloomsyBox – A Fresh Gift Idea
Thanks to BloomsyBox for sponsoring this discussion. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.With the holidays approaching I find myself trying to think outside of the box for gift ideas for friends and family members. I know I would prefer to not receive gifts that add to the clutter of my house, I would rather have experiences or happy moments. Incredibly, as I have been thinking about gifts BloomsyBox emailed me asking if I would like to try out a subscription box and review … [Read more...]
Special Daughter Day
As a member of the #PlayLikeHasbro team I was sent products for my kids to review. All opinions are my own.There are some days when you just need to spoil your kids for a job well done. Recently, my daughter had one of those days. She is such an obedient child, a great helper, a smart student and a super big sister. To reward her for her excellence we had a day where she got spoiled with a couple of fun presents. Easy-Bake Ultimate OvenI knew my daughter would LOVE the Easy Bake Oven … [Read more...]
Getting Chatty with Gabby
I received a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.One of my favorite parts of doing a Holiday Gift Guide is that I get introduced to new toys that my kids love! Spinmaster Toys sent me Chatsters Gabby doll. This interactive doll is really cool.First of all the packaging is amazing. Immediately you want to play with her because of the cool packaging. This premium Chatsters kit included a giant cardboard dollhouse with the Gabby doll and accessories - pink hair … [Read more...]
Do you want to build a robot?
I received a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My husband is an Electrical Engineer and loves to build things. Last year when we were first introduced to Hexbug through a fun game and a bug with a track, he was amazed. He spent a lot of time studying the creature to figure out how it worked and what parts were inside. This year he is going to be floored when I show him what Hexbug has in store for him now!Hexbug has a new line of toys out call Vex Robotics. … [Read more...]
Is the VTech Innotab MAX Right for Your Kids? + Giveaway
I received a complimentary product from VTech in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.The amount of choices for kids electronics is ever-growing and can be quite overwhelming. It seems every year a new children's tablet comes out. How do you choose which one is right for you? Well, let me help by telling you about the features of the VTech Innotab MAX and why I love it!VTech sent me the Innotab MAX to include in my Holiday Gift Guide. I was super excited to try it out and … [Read more...]
How Radio Flyer Saved Family Walks
I received a free product for review. All opinions are my own.My family loves to go for walks. There are a lot of great walking trails and beautiful lakes around here to walk around. Walking as a family is a fun way for us all to get exercise, spend quality time together and bond. It's a fun way to be outdoors enjoying each other's company. However, my toddler is at the age where he doesn't like to ride in his stroller anymore. I do agree that he needs exercise and should get to walk but … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer Idea- Fash’ems & Mash’ems
I received free product samples for review purposes. All opinions are my own.I have really enjoyed finding some fun stocking stuffers to share with you. Today I have Mash'ems and Fash'ems for you. These cute toys are perfect for your little girls and boys stockings.Fash'ems Fash'ems are little squishy My Little Pony toys that have squishy accessories that go with them. They are available in tons of different My Little Pony characters. Mash'ems Mash'ems are superhero squishy toys … [Read more...]
New Features of Skylanders Trap Team
I received a product to review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.Last year my family was introduced to Skylanders Swap Force during my Holiday Gift Guide. I was so excited for my family to play a new game and get to know new characters. Of course, everyone loved the game so much and we collected a few more characters throughout the year.This year I'm so excited about Skylanders Trap Team and the new game play this game offers! Activision sent me the Skylanders Trap Team … [Read more...]
Stuffed Animals That Do Tricks
I received free product samples for review purposes. All opinions are my own. As a Mom I hate stuffed animals. Most of the time they don't do anything. They are just a boring toy that sits around and gathers dust. Let me tell you that HideAway Pets and Tummy Stuffers are not your typical stuffed animal. These stuff animals actually do something.HideAway Pets kind of remind me of Popples - do you remember those? Anyway, HideAway Pets curl up into a ball or open up to become the … [Read more...]
Finding Nemo: Shark Alarm Puzzle with Flaps
I received free product for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own.My family is new to loving puzzles. We have had a couple kid ones that weren't more than 20 pieces so I'm very excited toeing this next family project.This is a Finding Nemo: Shark Alarm puzzle with flaps to lift! How cool is that? This unique puzzle is from Ravensburger, which is a company that I have loved and reviewed many times now. Take a swim on the wild side with this 73-piece Finding Nemo puzzle … [Read more...]
Chuggington – Chuggineers Ready to Build
My kids are big fans of trains, especially Chugginton. We have some movies and the app and now we are adding to our collection with Chuggineers Ready to Build. In this special collection of hard-working adventures – including the “We are the Chuggineers” music video! – Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more! Featuring new wagons and machines, including the massive yellow Mega Chug Crane, and new friends … [Read more...]
50 Road Trip Games by Deckopedia
I received a free product sample for review purposes. All opinions are my own.When I am planning for trip I look for activities that can occupy my kids, but don't take up too much space. Enter Deckopedia. This awesome company provides decks of cards of many categories and they don't take up too much room.I received the 50 Road Trip Games deck. This deck consists of cards that give the details and rules of each game. It tell you how old the game is for, how many people are required … [Read more...]
