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Finding Gifts For Those Long Distance Birthdays Thanks to Wicked Uncle

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This is a sponsored post in which I was compensated in product from Wicked Uncle for my honest opinion of their service and products.

As a parent I know that it isn’t always feasible to make it to everyone’s birthday parties, but I often feel bad when I am unable to show up especially if it is for close family or friends. That is where Wicked Uncle comes into play. They offer high quality gifts that are easy to navigate on their website so that you can find the best gift for that someone who resides a long distance away from you.

When shopping at Wicked Uncle you have the option to gift wrap the items that you are purchasing. You can choose to have one wrapped or multiple items. They allow you to select your paper choice for each item and also allow you to label who each package is for. This is a great feature if you are sending multiple gifts to one address, but they are for multiple people.

I chose to use the alphabet wrapping paper for my son because he is obsessed with animals and we are working on letter recognition right now. It wasn’t any special occasion so I told my son that these gifts were something special for him from his new baby brother that willing be joining us in November.

He was just thrilled to get something special while so much is changing here in the home. When I was picking out toys I looked at products under both the 3 year old boy and the 4 year old boy categories for ideas on what to get him since he is 3 1/2 years old right now. I think I did a pretty good job because he instantly fell in love with all 3 items I got for him.

I have a feeling that I will be using Wicked Uncle’s services to get gifts to a few of my nephews that live far away. We generally can’t make it to their birthday parties due to the distance and timing of their parties so this will give me a chance to get gifts to them without worrying about mailing them after I purchase them.

Why I love Mother’s Day

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This is a Mother’s Day sponsored post thanks to Teleflora.

I love Mother’s Day for so many different reasons. Ever since I gave birth to my son it really brightened my mood for the holiday. Before I had my son it was a bit of an emotional holiday for me. My daughter was born a couple of weeks before Mother’s Day and I often struggled with celebrating the holiday alone for many years. There were plenty of times where I did get some tear jerking messages from her adoptive parents, but it still made the holiday a difficult one for me.

My son may only be 3 years old now, but my hubby always makes sure that the two of them get me some amazing flowers for Mother’s Day. It’s all I really ever want. Spring is in the air and I just love seeing a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for me on the kitchen table.

Teleflora has all of your Mother’s Day floral needs.

This year for Mother’s Day I chose the Teleflora Mod Mademoiselle Bouquet. I was wanting something simple and cute with a nice little reusable container for when my hubby surprises me with flowers. I also chose a bouquet that does not have Lilies in them due to the fact that my cats have been known to nom on my flowers and I don’t want any sick cats in the home.

You can check out all of Teleflora’s Mother’s Day bouquets online and still have time to order one for that special mom in your life. One of the reasons I really love their services is because it makes it easy to order flowers and have them sent to someone who doesn’t live close by. You will always know that the flowers aren’t shipped, but hand delivered by a local florist to your loved one.

Am I a Valentine’s Day Traditionalist?

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This is a sponsored post thanks to Teleflora for their Valentine’s Day Specials.

Teleflora Valentine's Day Bouquet

I don’t often say that I am a traditionalist, but one thing I will admit is that I love getting flowers. It doesn’t have to be for a special day, but I really do love getting flowers for holidays. Heck I don’t even care if I buy them for myself. Hahaha.

I just love how fresh flowers brighten up a room and one’s mood so if I have the chance to get a bouquet of flowers or a small plant then I take it. Of course because of Valentine’s Day is coming up I have been browsing through the different bouquets of flowers to gift myself this year and I got myself the beautiful bouquet that is pictured above all thanks to Teleflora.


Valentine’s Day Special Bouquets

Teleflora has some amazing different holiday themed bouquets that you can choose from. My current favorite is the Teleflora Sterling Love Bouquet. This bouquet of flowers features fresh red roses, pink Asiatic lilies and red Alstroemeria that are all arranged inside a stunning blown glass vase. I know that even when these flowers wilt and get dried I will be able to refresh the vase with fresh flowers on a regular basis.

My flowers are pictured above and are the center-piece to our kitchen table. I cannot get enough of them. The flowers are beautiful and smell amazing. I am ever do thankful that days have passed by and still the flowers are fresh and undamaged. This is quite the feat with three cats and a toddler in the home. Of course it makes me smile when I catch either the cats or my son taking a moment to smell the flowers and enjoy them as much as I do.

Teleflora Valentine's Day Bouquet

The perfect little shower of love.

Now, if you happen to want to purchase flowers for your gal and she has to work on Valentine’s Day then I recommend you get her either the Country Sweetheart Bouquet or the Happy Harmony Bouquet. These options are stunning and come in smaller containers so they aren’t as tall and fit nicer on a desktop. These are also great options to remember to look for your significant other on other special occasions. For instance they make for great end of the year presents to teachers and great spur of the moment gestures of your love for them.

If none of these bouquets seem to pique your interest then I highly recommend you check out their entire Best-Selling Valentine’s Day Flowers. Teleflora offers a wide-variety of different options and you can always browse through the rest of their website if your significant other isn’t the biggest fan of roses, the color red, or pink. I can guarantee that you will find something extra special with their favorite flowers.

Will you be getting a Teleflora bouquet for Valentine’s Day?

If you are looking for kids Valentine’s Day ideas then I recommend you check out this cute post about allergy friendly Valentine’s Day options.

Holiday Gift Guide for Big Kids 2018 Edition

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This is a sponsored post and these opinions and gift suggestions are all my own.

 

Stomp Rocket

Gather your kids because these toys will be ones that all the kids will be fighting over! There are a ton of different Stomp Rocket toys out there, but I have found two that perfect gifts for both the big and the little kids. The Jr. Glow Rocket is perfect for your younger children 3+ that want to join in on the fun with their big brothers and sisters. While the 3 Stunt Planes Stomp Rocket is perfect for the bigger kids. Both of these packages come with multiple rockets so the kids will be able to each have a turn before having to go retrieve their rockets. Why not get them a gift that can be used later in the year. This will allow them to have a new toy on hand when the weather gets nice and they want to run around in the warm sunlight.

 

My Buddy Towel

Getting kids a variety of different items for Christmas is always fun and one thing I do like to add into the bunch is clothes, but getting clothes isn’t always fun; so why not have a little fun by getting your kids the My Buddy Towel? This towel is made to look like a cute character and can be put on like a pair of pajamas with a zipper. This means it is that much easier to dry your little one and wrangle that squirmy child after their bath or shower. It also means that you will have less naked children running around the house after bath time. The fun characters help make children want to put on their towel after bath time as they can get in a little pretend play. This is a game changer for us because my son doesn’t understand how to walk around with a towel wrapped around him, instead I can zip him in and let him run around for a minute drying off before I get him into his diaper and dry clothes.

Modarri The Ultimate Toy Car Kit

If you have a kid that loves to tinker and loves cars then you will want to consider getting them the Modarri Ultimate Toy Car Kit. This toy is a fun kit that will be allowing your child to build their own cars. They can even take them apart and rebuild them without a fear of breaking their toy. The best part as an adult is the fact that these toys have a Lifetime guarantee which means if any piece breaks Modarri will replace it at no cost to you! This really means that as long as the pieces don’t go missing you will have a toy that could last a lifetime. You child will flourish and blossom with this toy that helps to promote creativity and allows kids to be innovative.

JP Doodles Trucker Hat

Kids love getting toys, but don’t let them fool you. They often love getting accessories as well. Clothes may not be very exciting, but why not get them a fun JP Doodles Trucker Hat for the holidays? It may not be practical for the winter months, but it will be a great item for the warmer months coming next year. JP Doodles has a wide variety of hats for boys, girls, little kids, big kids, and adults. You can select the best theme and color for each child you are shopping for. We went with their dinosaur ROARR hat because Raiden is currently obsessed with dinosaurs so it makes a great gift. It will also hopefully help him to be more interested in wearing a hat next summer!

Holiday Gift Guide For The Little Book Lovers 2018 Edition

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The Christmas That Almost Never Was

I love buying at least one new Christmas book each year and sometimes it gets tough finding the perfect one for each year. This year our new book is The Christmas That Almost Never Was and it will be wrapped and placed under the tree to be opened on Christmas Eve as is our family tradition. I love being able to share all of these amazing traditions and stories with my son each year. So if you are looking for a great new Christmas book for your family then this one might be the one for you.

 

 

T. Rex Generations

My son is obsessed with dinosaurs which is why I am giving my son this T. Rex Generations book even though this book is a little above what a toddler would normally read I still plan on slowly reading this to my son. It is written in a graphic novel styled book that appeals to many kids big and small. This book starts 66 million years ago and moves forward in time as it talks about the lives of T. Rex starting from birth. If you have a dinosaur lover in your family then you might want to consider this as a great educational gift for your kid this year.

 

Adventures in Petlandia

If you have both pets and kids in your home then you might want to consider getting a copy or two of the Adventures in Petlandia book for your family. This book is personalized to have the pet look like your pet and have the same name so that your children can read all about your pets adventures in Petlandia. This is a super cute book that when it is personalized makes for a great addition to any family library. I can almost guarantee that your children will love reading about their pets.

 

Gus’ Fortunate Misfortune

The book Gus’ Fortunate Misfortune is the perfect cute story for a child who is young and is still learning the ins and outs of life. This book shows children how to turn a very bad day into a new beginning with compassion, patience, and kindness. The author thought that this would be a great child-friendly introduction to some Buddhist teachings to help emphasize compassion, patience, kindness, and consideration for others. So, if you are working on any of these concepts with your children I would consider getting them this book for the holidays this year.

The Love of a Bingle Lancer

If you are looking for a book for your little princess or your child with an adventurous soul then I would look into The Love of a Bingle Lancer as a great book option for your child. This beautiful poetic story has a timeless mix of poems blended together with painted illustrations that you’ll never forget. This story will keep any reader captivated for hours on end as we visit the lands ruled by King Bandini and the far off kingdom of Fettuccine. Love conquers all for Prince Bandini: many a King is good at sitting and forbidding, and many a Prince is good at prancing and romancing, but when it comes to Spanish Fancy Dancing, there’s no one like Hoochie Coochie Smoocherini!