2014 Real Mom Media Holiday Gift Guide

Real Mom Media’s

Holiday Gift Guide

2014

Real Mom Media’s

Holiday Gift Guide 4. All I Want for Fitness 6. Give Back During the Holidays 7. Global GirlsTM 8. Unplugged Family Fun 11. Stocking Stuffers 12. 9 Novogratz 13. Travel necessities 14. Gadgets Galore 16. One of a Kind 18. In the Mail 19. For Your Furry Friends.

20. Childrenchic 22. Retro Toys 25. ‘Tis the Season 26. All I Want for Christmas 28. For the Little Ones 31. For Preschoolers 37. For School Age 42. For Tweens & Teens 46. Made In The USA 47. Kap TaP 48. Kisses for Kyle

Happy Holidays!

How on Earth is it already the holidays? Seemed just like yesterday we were heading to Toy Fair in February!

Well, before we get hit with the next amount of awesome that is hitting shelves with the Toy Industry from Toy Fair 2015, we can’t wait to share with you what we’ve been working on all year long!

You see, nearly 6 years later of being in this ‘online mom place’ I feel like we’re really turning the pages (no pun intended) on some really amazing hard to find products!

This holiday season, we’ve found so many great products for everyone on your list! Trends: Teeny Tiny & Larger than Life, RETRO Returns, Monsters & Zombies OH MY, Construction & Wearables! What a wild array right? Teeny Tiny toys from Martian Mania & Shopkins to Monster High and the great Zombie “gross out” factor are big sellers.

Plus, retro is bringing back so many of our childhood favorites like Lite Brite, Care Bears, and those classic toys from Fisher Price as well! The construction is unreal. The whole STEM or STEAM programming from Goldie Blox & Hexbugs VEX to one of our new favorite finds, MAKEY MAKEY! Kids want to see and do what their parents do and with all the fun devices you wear that monitor your activity have stepped to the kid world with VTech Kidizoom & LeapFrog LeapBand. Fitness and fun all into one!

My amazing editor / brain surgeon / taxi / talented friend Stephanie Glover & I have really got into the groove on these gift guides and we’re so thankful and thrilled for your support over the years in our labor of love! We hope your holidays are filled with all your childhood dreams and can’t wait for a great 2015!

Playfully yours,

Joey Fortman Missed our previous edition? View it HERE. Catch up on all Real Mom Media content on our website www.realmommedia.com!

PUBLISHER: Joey Fortman SENIOR EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Stephanie Glover CREATIVE WRITER: Stephanie Anderson All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Distribution of this magazine does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or reflect the opinion of this publication. Copyright © 2014 Real Mom Media

WORKOUT WITH THE BEST GEAR & GADGETS

ALL I WANT

Fitness

Getting fit is always at the top of everyone’s to-do list.

Gone are the days of ratty sweatpants and t-shirts when it comes to work out attire. Just because you are running off to the gym to sweat it out, doesn’t mean you can’t look good too! Gaiam has some of the most fashiionable workout gear for the Real Mom. Their workout clothes will take you from the gym to the grocery store to the school pick up lane.

When getting dressed to hit the gym, you have to keep a few things in mind.

You can’t be bothered to wipe sweat from dripping into your eyes or fuss with stray strands.. You need the BFF Headband to keep your hair in check. and out of your eyes. The Petal Tank and Eco Flow Studio Pants were designed with movement in mind and stays in place with every bend and stretch. You won’t have to worry about your top riding up your pants sliding down. Comfort and fit are Gaiam’s top priority. Before you run out to grab the kids from school, throw on the Follow My Line Jacket to keep you and your muscles warm!

Fit Made Fun!

Moms aren’t the only ones who are into fitness! A big trend this year was getting kids off the couch and keeping them active with wearable activity trackers.

LeapBands from LeapFrog is the only activity tracker made for kids that encourages active play and healthy habits. .LeapBands gets kids up and moving by giving them over 50 challenges to help their pet in the Petathlon Games app.

Shine by Misfit is perfect for Tweens and Teens (and mom, too!). It;s the stylish activity tracker that comes in a variety of colors. Shine is motivaton at a glance where you set goals, track your progress, and have fun with your friends!

Another great wearable for kids is the VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch.

More than just a watch, VTech’s Kidizoom Smartwatch lets young photographers take photos and videos. Plus, play mini learning games and tell time for learning fun on the go!

GIVE BACK WTH YOUR HOLIDAY PURCHASES

GIVE BACK DURING

the Holidays

For the fifth consecutive year, Bloomingdale’s will be supporting the Child Mind Institute’s mission of transforming mental health care for children everywhere with a special cause-related marketing program this holiday season. The Child Mind Institute is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers.

Bloomingdale’s shoppers are invited to support the Child Mind Institute by purchasing the following gifts, all of which will provide much-needed funds and increase awareness: Bloomingdale’s Little Brown Bear by Gund is an annual collectible. The 2014 version by Gund features a cable knit sweater and hat all topped off with a bow. $2 from the sale of each Little Brown Bear benefits the Child Mind Institute.

Alex and Ani’s Charity By Design: Little Brown Bear Charm Bangle was created exclusively for Bloomingdale’s by the fast-growing lifestyle brand,. The teddy bear charm is a symbol of comfort and a reminder of the carefree days of childhood. Alex and Ani will donate 20 percent of sales from this charm to the Child Mind Institute.

A WORLD OF FUN INSPIRING STYLISH GIRLSTM

GLOBAL GIRLS Meet TatianaTM, VivienneTM, MarcelaTM, Mei Ling,TM TiffanyTM, and AmahleTM. The concept of Global GirlTM was developed from real-life interactions with children who were curious about what life is like for their peers in other countries around the world.

After much research, Global Girls realized that there was no doll brand or book collection that focused on different countries and cultures in a meaningful, inspirational and empowering way.

Global GirlTM was created to bring fun, thoughtful and educational dolls and books to children in the United States and around the world. The Global GirlTM mission is to open girls’ minds and spark a natural curiosity about their peers in other countries. Since this generation of children is growing up in a more globally connected world, it is our hope that this ongoing collection of dolls and books will pique their interest and excitement about other cultures at a young age and help prepare them for the future.

Moving away from the concept of a doll that looks like the child, the Global GirlTM collection comprises the beautiful cultural and ethnic differences that children embody in themselves, along with that of the friends and family in their lives.

Global GirlTM is currently sold exclusively online at globalgirl.com and retails for $89.99. Books are $9.95

Connect with Global GirlTM and join them on their journey teaching girls to inspire, empower, believe, dream and learn about the world around themTM. VISIT THE GLOBAL GIRLS WEBSITE

LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER

PUT THE DEVICES DOWN & HAVE FUN!

UNPLUGGED

Family Fun

When we first started reviewing products and picking hot items to add to our guides, getting kids and families up off the couch and unplugged has always been a huge factor in our holiday hunts.

When we head to Toy Fair one of the first places we hit up is GAMES & CONSTRUCTION! We love games and activities that inspire kids & get them thinking outside their toy box. Real Moms everywhere can rest assured that they’ll find playful & creative products in our guide & this year is no exception! Outside of creativity, Made in the U.S.A. is also another helping factor in deciding our picks. Not only do we believe in getting our kids outside - we strive to find some great products that are American Made as well.

Not only is K’NEX a company and brand that is Made in U.S.A but they are also from Hatfield, PA! K’NEX was created by a Joel Glickman in the 90s after he was sitting at a wedding tinkering with straws. His obsession with the product pushed him to create it and here we are years later with over $100 million in revenue for a pop-shop plastics company & a dreamy old-school toy to boot! We may easily be in the the thick of technology in 2014 but imaginative play will never go away with K’NEX. K’NEX family of brands has expanded to K’NEX Building, K’NEX Thrill Rides, K’NEX Education: America’s STEM building solution, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoy, NASCAR, Angry Birds, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario, PacMan and more.

This past year Joey Fortman was an ambassador for K’NEX and recently got the chance to visit their facilities in Hatfield. Over the year, we got so many amazing products from them with hours of play in the Real Mom Test Lab, i.e.: Joey’s garage.

With all the fun licensing of Angry Birds, Zombies and more - this year our ULTIMATE UNPLUGGED pick is the K’NEX MINI GOLF BUILDING SET. Yes, it’s $200 and only sold at www.KNEX.com but imagine the hours of family fun you’ll have not to mention the money you’ll save from hitting up the mini golf in your own back yard!

MEGA BALL RUN With a click and magnetic snap, a sleek ball run is easily put together. From then on out, the fun escalates fast as kids get the balls rolling. Retails for $130.00

CITIBLOCS Made of eco-friendly pine wood from New Zealand, their specific size and shape and weight allows building that is simply not possible with other building toys. Starts at $16.99

INVISIBILE BOATMOBILE RESCUE Build the Invisible Boatmobile with cool translucent blocks and take off for a high-speed chase! Retails for $19.99

BUILD ’N PLAY FAB MANSION You’re the designer with the Build ’n Play Fab Mansion by Mega Bloks Barbie. Retails for $39.99

LEGO MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Wake up with the climber in his remote Mountain Hut and get him ready to go adventuring. Retails for $39.99

ARRAZZLES Arrazzles lets you explore abstract geometrical configurations. Arrazzles cards are covered in five beautiful, reflective metallic colors, with a different color on each side of the card. Retails for $19.99

DISRUPTUS Disruptus asks players to look at objects and ideas and use different approaches — as determined by the roll of a die — to innovate. Retails for $24.99

TOASTED OR ROASTED The Toasted or Roasted card game will help you prove that you’re still the best at starting a fire and toasting marshmallows to perfection. Retails for $14.95

WUZZITS Enter the wacky world of WuzzIts and watch to see what they morph into next! Clever choices and a sharp eye are rewarded in this fun monster match up. Retails for $13.99

LOADED QUESTIONS Whether you’re with friends, family, or people you’re just getting to know, Loaded Questions is the perfect answer to “What should we do now?” Retails for $29.99

ROLLORS This brand new game is rolling across America. Rollors combines the fun of horseshoes, bocce ball and bowling. Starts at $49.99

SMART GAMES CITY MAZE Place the double-sided puzzle pieces on the game board to create routes from start to finish. Retails for $14.95

PUT THE DEVICES DOWN & HAVE FUN!

Stocking

Stuffers

Stocking stuffers seem to always be the last thing on our holiday shopping list! Stuff your stockings with fun products this year!

PlayTape is the fastest, best way to creatively build roads and rails for playing with toy cars and trains. PlayTape sticks to any flat surface, is easy-tear, repositionable, easily removed with no residue, easily stored undefineded, disposable, and recyclable. It’s all Made in the USA! Who said games need to be big and boxy? The latest in Spot It! games is based on the mega hit Frozen!

Journey with Elsa and Anna, along with an enchanting cast, as they match images and letters. Familiar characters and objects invite kids to learn, while devoted fans will be swept into their wintry world. Spot It! Frozen is perfect for the stocking and also your purse.

Don’t forget about the Tweens & Teens stockings! The Selfie Brush is the only hairbrush you’ll ever need. The Selfie Brush is a fabulous hairbrush and cellphone case in one! Have your best hair in every selfie with the Selfie Brush.

9 Novagratz There is so much more to the holidays than gifts for kids so we wanted to make sure mom is covered too! Design shows are all the rage on television these days and one of our favorite TV families, the Novogratz has launched some really gorgeous pieces this holiday season!

Cortney & Robert Novogratz along with their seven kids are the faces behind the 9Novogratz brand. You may have seen their HGTV show Home by Novogratz and know how charismatic their kids are but their design is as noticeable as their family is!

Bring some serious color into your home with their new bedding, bath & dinnerware collection found at Macy’s & Wal-Mart exclusively. Our personal favorites are the fun & functional ‘bed in a bag’ pieces & their dinnerware. Who wouldn’t want to have their coffee in a HELLO SUNSHINE mug? We can barely function with our two kids and running a business - but seven kids, books, product line & tv shows?

Award worthy for sure!

DELIGHT THE JETSETTER

Travel

Neccesities

When you’re on the go as much as we are, you find some really great products that help make the travel go a little smoother. From staying to connected to keeping you organized, we have our go-to list of products that have to come with us1 Make road trips a little easier with with a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot from NETGEAR. Stay connected over the wireless network with the AT&T Unite GoPhone WiFi Hotspot. This amazing Wi-Fi hotspot offers mobile network for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices. Enjoy the fastest 4G mobile broadband network plus up to 10 hour battery life with a rechargeable 2500 mAh Lithium Ion. When traveling, you need to be comfy! The Comfy Commuter Travel Pillow allos you to rest most comfortably and does not force your head into a forward leaning position. This travel neck pillow is unlike any other with a revolutionary design that provides cushy support to the neck and head.

Staying organized while traveling will save you from a huge headache when you reach your destination. The Rise Weekender is not only a duffler bag but also a hanging organizer for your hotel closet. If you are bring the kids along with you, pack up their stuff in Travel Buddies luggage. The Travel Buddies makes traveling bright and fun!

ONLY THE BEST FOR THE TECHIES

GADGETS

e r o l Ga

Every month there seems to be more advances in technology which means our list of gadgets is ever growing. Along with new technology also comes with the endless list of accessories to help make our every day use easier Everyone always wants to go out and grab the new “it” smartphone, so they’re going to need the new “it” accessories!

BOBINE Une Bobine is a flexible and eclectic stand-dock-synccharge cable for your iPhone, iPod, or Android. Retails $35.00

CREATIVE MUVO MINI The Creative MUVO mini takes you further than you’ve gone before in enjoying your music. Retails $59.99

AGILITY WALL MOUNT Secure your tablet in every room in just the right spot.

The iPad Air Wall Mount attaches to most vertical surfaces with 3M Command Strips. Retails for $29.95

TRIPLE SHIATSU CUSHION WITH HEAT The HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion with heat delivers a revitalizing massage in the comfort of your favorite chair. The massaging nodes travel up and down your back for a deep kneading shiatsu massage. Retails $149.99

HUB IT Power up to 7 devices with this HUB IT 434 USB 3.0 docking station, which features retractable cartridge connectors to maintain a neat and organized look when not in use.

The LED notification light lets you know when your devices are done charging. Retails $79.99

EYN SMARTPHONE CASE EYN is the all-in-one protective phone case with hinged back for built-in storage that clicks shut to keep your personal items-cash, credit card, i.e.-securely in one place Retails for $29.00

UNIQUE GIFTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE BOX

One of a Kind Do you have someone on your list that seems to have everything? Or are they the hardest person to shop for? We have a great list of one of a kind gifts that wi;ll definitely be a present to remember. When you think outside the box and give something unique, you make an impression!

PORKFOLIO Porkfolio is the world’s smartest piggy bank. It wirelessly connects to an app on your mobile device so you can track your balance and set financial goals from afar. Its nose lights up in celebration every time a U.S. coin is inserted and it holds up to $100 in quarters (cha ching!). Retails for $49.99

MAKEY MAKEY MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything inbetween. Retails for $59.95

DOCTOR WHO INSPIRED PRINT Addie & George are a sister-brother duo who love to dress up and play outside as their favorite book characters. Retails for $14.00

GRUMPY CAT 10” PLUSH The internet’s favorite feline, Grumpy Cat, is from the computer screen to fans around the Grumpy Cat will be available in al plush toys and puzzle designs. Retails

goingworld. sever$14.99

SPONGEBOB CHIA PET For the Spongebob that has everything! They surely don’t have a Spongebob Chia Pet! Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!

Retails for $19.99

‘LIL FAIRY DOOR Attach your special fairy door low on a wall, high on a bookshelf, or in another secret place inside your home.

Once your ‘lil Fairy Door is attached, the fairies will know how to use it to come in and out. Starts at $36.00

JOCO CUPS Made from strong borosilicate glass, the JOCO cup is a ridiculously stylish sturdy and smart solution to enjoying your everyday cuppa, without beating up your taste buds or mother nature. Retails for $24.95

SUBSCRIPTION BOXES FOR EVERYONE

In the Mail Subscription gifts are a great and unique present that lasts longer thatn Christmas morning.

Each month, a box is shipped to your giftee’s front door filled with new products every month.

Ecocentric is the box for the eco-friendly mom. Each box will contain 5-9 hand selected products that will be gentle on your body and the earth. There will be a mix of large sample sizes and full sizes with a retail value of $24-$50 per box. You will discover new types of natural, sustainable, organic, and ethical products with each box.

For the LEGO fans, you can’t go wrong with Brick Loot. Brick fanatics! Our subscribers will receive a monthly box filled with unique, custom and never-before-seen items that work with LEGO bricks and custom building. Each month your Brick Loot box is filled with 4-8 items that were hand picked by Brick specialists who scour the world for the newest and coolest products for you to collect.

If you really want to impress the women on your list, sign them up for the Cate & Chloe VIP box. Each month Cate & Chloe stylists will pick two of the most popular styles to send to you. Styles include earrings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces and more to keep you up to date on the latest trends.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR PETS!

For Your

Furry Friends

Pets are one of the family and they shouldn’t be forgotten during the holidays! A happy pet is a happy family!

The Soggy Doggy Doormat is not only something your dog will enjkoy but you’ll enjoy it too! The doormat is made from millions of textured, ultra-fine strands woven together, so the surface area of this doormat is much greater than meets the eye. It absorbs more water and dirt than a typical doormat, dries faster, and remains bacteria and odor-free too.

On your next walk, you are going to want to make sure you have these great products with you!

StarWalk is an application-based activity tracking device for dogs.

Simply attach the lightweight device to your dog’s collar and sync the device with the downloadable app. Using Bluetooth technology, StarWalk motivates owners to spend more time with their dogs to improve and monitor fitness and activity goals as well as set visible blinking alerts to remind owners of veterinarian visits, medication doses and grooming appointments.

Safety First! Be seen while walking the dog at night or early in the morning with the Flexi Vero LED Lighting. Attach the LED Lighting with velcro onto the Flex Vario leashes. Features a front and red back light which can be switched on and off individually.

childrenchic When it comes to the holidays it always seems to be filled with lots of dressing up. Of course we as moms know how to toss the yoga pants and use the chance to get all gussied up but our kids are often harder to handle and just like anything..you have to be ready to go with the flow because you never know what kind of reaction you’ll get with them. Will they love it? Want to rip the tie off? Will the shoes be comfortable for them to run around all day in? Well, we aren’t fashion bloggers. Nor are we fashionable moms who can whip up the perfect outfit from head to toe without losing our minds first. So we went to our kids clothing partner, Children Chic to get help on styling for the holidays. Children Chic isn’t just an online kids clothing boutique - it’s created by with 14 kids between them all! So yes, they have the kid clothing business really figured out! These women started Children Chic to help busy moms piece out their kids wardrobe from the comfort of their homes!

Here are some of our own personal tips on kid clothes shopping to keep in mind!

COMFORT - Can your kids move around in it? Cause you know they are going to try!

SPARKLE - Yes, this is an outfit SPLURGE. Something special for your kids to be remembered in. But does your kids face light up when you tell them how proud you are of them for dressing up?

DON’T FORGET THE FEET - I know it sounds silly, but how many times did you get your kid dressed only to realize you don’t have any dress shoes? Yup. Get some good ones. Oh, and remember. Don’t get shoes for them to ‘break in’. Get shoes that FIT WELL. Because you don’t want to run out of band aids and have a crabby kid causing a holiday buzz kill!

LOVE IT. Oh yeah. If you’re going to fork out the dough for the fancy, then you totally gotta love it! It’s a special time of year and your kids stinky socks & dirty jeans aren’t going to make that special holiday picture pop!

Unique World of PremierOutfits Childrenchic (www.childrenchic.com) is an exciting addition to the online shopping world of children’s clothing. The company’s innovative approach offers select brands from around the world that, until now, were not easily available in the United States. Infant, boys and girls sizes from three months to 12 years are available.

Hoping to elevate children’s style and simplify the lives of busy parents, the company is founded by a stylish group of four Latin American and U.S. born moms who now call New York City home. The idea for an online emporium of carefully curated children’s clothing came to fruition after many of their own children’s fashions were continuously complimented. Recognizing the need for modern yet timeless clothes and the importance of practical shopping, the owners combined their impeccable taste and business skills to create Childrenchic.

The online site is designed to help you choose that perfect outfit – no matter the occasion – high-quality, playfully polished clothes are available in one place. Childrenchic has also been designed to offer fully assembled outfits all easily laid out and available for purchase at a click of a button. It’s a parents shopping dream!

VISIT THE CHILDRENCHIC WEBSITE

LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Retro Toys Retro toys are HOT this holiday season! Toys from our childhood are being brought back and are better than ever! You’ll get nosta;glic playing with these toys with your own children!

COLLECTOR’S EDITION LINCOLN LOGS The BIGGEST Lincoln Logs set ever created - over 330 parts, including real wood Lincoln Logs, just like you remember! Includes a frontiersman figure, 2 horses and a buildable covered wagon that really moves. Packaged in a beautiful, silver-accented tube for durable storage. Retails for $99.99

PUPPY SURPRISE Surprise, surprise! It’s Puppy Surprise, the ‘90s phenomenon that features a mommy dog with a surprise number of puppies in her litter. Back and better than ever, the new Puppy Surprise line has three new puppy families for girls to love, groom and nurture. Retails for $24.99

TINKERTOY Build a whole bunch with your favorite Tinkertoy parts! The Tinkertoy 65 piece Essentials Value Set includes spools, rods, flags, washers, end caps, and more! Building ideas for 7 models plus building tips! Your child can add these parts to another Tinkertoy building set or build anything they imagine!. Retails for $22.99

LITE-BRITE Create beautiful designs with this flat screen LITEBRITE! Push the pegs into the screen, where they light up – and stay where you put them! With over 200 pegs to use, you can follow the included patterns or create your own. When your masterpiece is finished, press the button to make it glow! Retails for $14.99

CLASSIC MOVIE VIEWER Introduced in 1973, the Fisher Price Movie Viewer became a favorite among kids and parents because it was so much fun to watch the movie in fast-action, slow-motion, forward or backwards.

Just slide in the cartridge, adjust the focus and use the hand crank to play the movie. It comes with two movie cartridges. Retails for $34.99

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Meet everybody’s best friend, Strawberry Shortcake! She’s always stirring up friend-filled fun that’s full of sweet surprises. Though she may be itty bitty, she’s full of berry big possibilities! Retails for $22.99

POUND PUPPIES Pound Puppies are back and cuter than ever! Rescue these lovable puppies and give them a new home! The all-new Pound Puppy plush dogs are available in 6” and 12” sizes. Both plush sizes include a breed specific fun fact card and a heart shaped dog tag. Retails for $16.99

CLASSIC RECORD PLAYER First introduced in 1971, the Fisher-Price Music Box Record Player has brought music to children’s ears for generations. Place one of the five double sided records on the turntable, wind it up and place the “needle” on the record to hear the classic “music box” rendition of ten timeless melodies. Retails for $39.99

CARE BEARS Collect the rainbow with Care Bears! These bears are perfect for cuddling with their super soft fabrics and large size. Make any kid’s room brighter with these Care Bears. Retails for $17.99

BRING OUT YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT

‘Tis the Season Have fun wth this winter with these great seasonal items!

There’s a new Elf on the block to help you get into the holiday spirit! Elf Magic is Christmas spirit you can hold in

your hand and feel in your heart! Kids dress, cuddle, and play with their adorable Elf Magic Elves all day, then delight in discovering their Elves’ magical, nighttime adventures each morning!

Although we aren’t fans of the “S” word around these parts, there are some great proudcts that will help you have some fun in the snow!

Kds will love stomping around in the snow! Sno Stompers come in either dinosaur or bear footprints. Just strap on Sno-Stompers and stomp away!

Everything (but the snow!) in one Sno-Man Kit to create a fantastic snowman! All the classic snow parts to create the classic snow sculpture – the Top Hat, Carrot Nose, and Button Mouth. The Sno-Paint

All I Want “Ninja Turtle Secret Lair! And LEGO Movie Emmet’s Construct-O-Mech.” -- Ethan, age 6

“Probably a teddy bear. ‘Cause I just love teddy bears.” -- Maggie, age 3

““MacBook Pro, a pair of Birkenstock clogs and that gigantic jar of Nutella..” -- Steph, Nutella lover

“A clean house, a back yard, a fenced in back yard, my boys to pee in the toilet, an island and a bushel basket filled with $100 bills!”-- Joey, Real Mom of Two

“Mutant Mania & all things LEGO” -- Boston, age 6

for Christmas...

“Keurig Steph,

2.0 tired

and mom

a of

nap” -two boys

“Anything Mickey & A Zoomer Zuppy!

-- Hudson, age 1

“LEGO Duplo Batcave because I want it and it has Catwoman” -- Ben, age 3

“I want a Global Girl Doll. Because I like to have matching outfits.” -- Lucy, age 6

INFANTS, AGES 0-2

FOR THE

Little Ones ORIGINAL BED BUG With the Original BedBug your child can always hear your comforting voice. Record up to 3 personalized messages: two 20 second messages perfect for saying goodnight, and one 3 minute recording perfect for your chiild’s favorite short story. Retails for $29.99

LAUGH & LEARN SMART STAGES CHAIR Reward curiosity and encourage experiential learning with three fun ways to play. Content updates automatically and includes songs, phrases, and sounds that match a child’s age and stage of growth. Retails for $40.00

BUBBLE GUPPIES CHECK UP CENTER What time is it? It’s check-up time! The Bubble Guppies can roll on into this check-up center when they need to feel better! This cheerful center features a check-in desk that plays a fun song and an X-ray machine that pops up when you press the lobster doctor! Retails for $30.00.

LITTLE BROWN BEAR This little brown bear is ador-a-bow, cuddly and out to make the world a better place: Bloomingdale’s will make a $2.00 donation to the Child Mind Institute for each teddy bear sold at regular price. Retails for $18.00

2-IN-1 FORD RAPTOR Get ready to ride with the 2-in-1 Ford® F-150 SVT Raptor

by Step2! This ride-on truck has tons of realistic features for role play fun. From a push buggy to a kid powered riding toy, the durable 2-in-1 Ford® F-150 SVT Raptor will be the coolest truck on the sidewalk Retails for $99.00

CALILLOU TALKING DOLL Hear Caillou speak with this special talking doll! Caillou is dressed and ready for some school time adventures. This talking Caillou doll speaks in English. Retails for $34.99

CHILLAFISH BUNZI Learning balance step by step. That’s where we took off from when designing this little gem. The Bunzi gradual balance bike is a unique 2-in-1 balance bike that can be switched between 3-wheel mode and 2-wheel mode in just a few seconds. Retails for $49.99

LET’S IMAGINE ELMO Elmo comes with three hats that unlock different play modes. Place the crown on Elmo’s head to play “Prince Elmo Says,” the cowboy hat to play the “Countin’ Cowboy Game,” or the sea captain hat for a “Sounds of the Sea” game. Retails for $39.99

CHARLEY THE CHAMELEON Charley the Chameleon, from Cloud b, is an adorable plush chameleon with four modes to choose from. Choose from soothing or fun light options, and rainforest or tropical tunes melodies to lull little ones to sleep. Retails for $29.95

TIGGLY COUNTS The first iPad math toy for pre-schoolers and kindergartners has arrived! Designed by the award-winning makers of Tiggly Shapes, Tiggly Counts is a set of 5 sleek, magnetic counting rods that interact with learning apps on tablets. Retails for $29.95

AGES 3-5

FOR THE

Preschoolers DISNEY FROZEN SNOW GLOW ELSA This interactive doll emits 15 sounds and phrases from the movie, Frozen. Touch her necklace to light up her dress and raise her left arm to hear her sing 32 seconds of “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel. Retails for $34.99

PAW PATROL LOOKOUT HQ Bring the Paw Patrol TV series to life! Just like the one featured in every episode, Lookout HQ features a working elevator, a slide, lights, and sounds. The set comes with a Chase figure and a vehicle. Retails for $39.99

LEAP PAD 3 LeapPad3 is a fast, high-performance, fun-packed Wi-Fi tablet that allows kids to learn and play in a way that’s just right for them. Compact and kid-tough, the LeapPad3 tablet provides access to a kid-perfect web experience and access to a library of over1 ,000 age-appropriate, games, apps, eBooks, videos and more Retails for $99.99

FROZEN COOL TUNES BOOMBOX Little princesses can sing their hearts out with this boombox inspired by the hit movie, Frozen. Kids can use the real microphone to rock out to built-in music, or connect an audio device to perform a favorite playlist. Retails for $29.99

LITTLE PEOPLE PHOTO DISCOVERY GAME This educational matching game takes kids on an adventure with the Little People friends to discover a world of cute animals. The game includes a Discovery Camera and 20 photo slides. Retails for $29.99

WALK & TALK DOC MOBILE DOLL Doc comes to the rescue as she walks, talks, and sings when kids push the siren on her mobile clinic. Her friend Lambie is included, who talks and sings along with Doc. Retails for $39.99

SPIN & GO XTREME CRUISER Little riders, get ready to kick up some dirt and rev up your engines with the Spin & Go Xtreme Cruiser by Step2!. Retails for $250.00

REAL LIFE BABY DOLLS If you’ve been looking for a baby doll that has all the wrinkles and rolls of a real baby, these are for you! Newborn baby dolls are the perfect size and weigh making them easy for little arms to hug and hold. Retails for $59.99

YO GABBA GABBA - BROBEE LIGHT-UP This 16” cuddly Brobee plush sings and lights up when you press his hand! Features songs from the Yo Gabba Gabba show! Retails for $19.99

TOY STORY PROJECTION BUZZ Kids can blast Emperor Zurg with this 12-inch Buzz Lightyear figure, which features an attachable Power Projector that shows an image of Zurg. Buzz also talks with sound effects and features pop-out wings. Retails for $44.99

LITTLE SCHOLAR This kids’ tablet includes 150 educational apps that provide users with lessons based on core curriculum subjects, including videos, songs, and e-books. Parents can use an app management tool to track their child’s progress. Retails for $169.00

LUM LUMS FASHION BOUTIQUE Girls can dress up their Lum Lums in different outfits and accessories and then model their favorites in front of the lightup mirror. This set doubles as a nightlight when kids press the moon button. Retails for $36.99

LEGO DUPLO BIG FARM The LEGO DUPLO Big Farm set provides great play starters for little hands with animals, 3 farm buildings and lots of accessories! Retails for $59.99

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS TOY HOUSE Each play-set is a 3-D puzzle, storybook, and toy house. The sets are made to be assembled and re-assembled and come in a portable carrying case for easy storage. Retails for $30.00

THE AMAZING ZHUS Mesmerizing mice allow kids to astound their friends with fantastical feats of magic and thrilling stunts! This new collection of adorably funny and mind-bogglingly intelligent pets is expected to levitate to the top of every child’s wish list this holiday season. Starting at $10.97

DORA & FRIENDS MAGIC CHARM BRACELET Now you can recreate the adventures of the Dora and Friends™ television show, with a special adventure charm bracelet! The bracelet comes with charms showing Dora and her best friends—Alana, Kate, Emma and Naiya! Retails for $10.00

JOHN DEERE GEAR FORCE HARVEST ACTION Get ready for endless farm and off-road adventures with John Deere Gear Force action-packed vehicles! Retails for $60.99

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MY GIANT BUSY BOX Decorate paper bag puppets and tissue art pictures, then frame them! Includes plastic frames, animal punch outs, bright dough colors, peel and stick tissue art pictures, tons of tissue paper, glue, and easy to follow instructions. Retails for $43.95

CALILLOU LIGHT N SOUND FIRETRUCK Caillou’s Fire truck will allow children to learn how to build simple construction as its separates in different pieces and to pretend to be a fireman just as Caillou imagined it in the tv series. Retails for $19.99

SCHOENHUT BABY PIANO

Schoenhut’s smallest piano is a perfect choice for introducing a very young child to the world of music. This little instrument is fun, educational, and extremely durable. For beginning musicians, it promotes eye-hand coordination and develops musical creativity. Retails for $79.99

FISHER PRICE S’GETTI SCATTER Your meatballs are on a roll with S’getti Scatter! 2 Game levels to grow with your child. Retails for $14.99

SUPER POP UP PIRATE Push the pirate into the barrel and take turns sliding your swords into the slots. Use caution or you may end up walking the plank if your sword pops the pirate out of the barrel! Retails for $24.99

MONSTER 500 TOXIC TERROR TRAP Rev your engine and get ready to take on the toxic terrain with the Freak Force Monster 500 Toxic Terror Trap Play Set. Speed down the twisting track, blast through the gate, topple the toxic monster and avoid being eaten by the mutant gator Retails for $29.99

CHILLAFISH BMXIE The BMXie balance bike doesn’t compromise: a real BMX-styled bicycle frame, oversized tubing but extremely lightweight. Superduper cool design, adjustable seat without tools and a removable footrest. Retails for $84.99

HALF SHELL HEROES SHELLRAISER The brave Amazing Zhus make the impossible possible! Watch as they free fall a spine-tingling 30 inches from the High Dive into a tiny bucket of water below! Retails for $34.99

VTECH WRITE & LEARN TABLET The Write & Learn Touch Tablet will take your child on a learning adventure! This portable electronic notepad has five different modes of play that teach your child about object and shape drawing, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and letter writing. Retails for $19.99

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School Age MUTANT MANIA RAMPAGE ARENA A Mutant Mania smack down is about to occur.

Build up your ultimate wrestlers and launch into the ring for battle. Who will survive, and who will break down in front of the crowd? Retails for $29.99

SHOPKINS SMALL MART Shop ’til you drop! Slide groceries down the delivery chute or head to the checkout at the conveyer belt register. The play set includes a shopping cart, two exclusive characters, and a collector’s guide. Retails for $22.99

SUMMER CARAVAN Go camping in the LEGO® Friends Summer Caravan with opening roof, 2 mini-doll figures, kitchen, shower, beds and a convertible car. Retails for $29.99

SEW COOL SEWING STUDIO This threadless machine introduces girls to sewing in a safe and creative way. Kids can create up to nine projects with the included patterns and pre-cut shapes for purses, pouches, characters, and more. Retails for $39.99

ZOOMER DINO Control him if you can! Boomer is the incredible Zoomer Dino that only you can tame! With real dinosaur movements, sounds and incredible dino-sense abilities, Boomer can detect when you’re nearby and interacting with him. Retails for $99.99

KINETIC SAND Wackytivities Kinetic Sand is the squeezable sand where you can FEEL the fun! You’ve never felt anything like it! Pack it, pull it, shape it and love it, Kinetic Sand is so incredible you can’t put it down. Retails for $14.00

HEART LAKE NEWS VAN Broadcast the news with the LEGO® Friends Heartlake News Van with editing suite, makeup table, satellite dish, news desk, Emma and Andrew! Retails for $24.99

SPONGEBOB PROJECTIBLE NIGHT LIGHT Transform your room with the Projectables LED Projection Night Light. A blue LED glow projects six fun SpongeBob Squarepants images on the wall or ceiling. Retails for $14.99

MUSTACHE SMASH Look! Match! Smash! Moustache Smash is the ‘stache smashing game that’s full of speedy, silly-looking fun!

Each player holds a moustache up to their face.

Retails for $15.99

CINDERELLA’S ROMANTIC CASTLE Dance the night away at Cinderella’s Romantic Castle from LEGO brand Disney Princess with a swing, clock, throne, enchanted shoe and more! Retails for $69.99

ULTIMATE NAIL GLAM SALON Throw a mani-pedi party for your friends with 427 fabulous nail essentials! Create gorgeous nail designs with vibrant polish, glitter, gems, rainbow strips and mini stickers. Just stick and file the 72 nail appliques. With the nail appliques no drying time or smudging with this manicure! Follow the easy instructions to get the party started! Retails for $32.95

BATMAN: THE RIDDLER CHASE The Riddler has robbed the Gotham City bank and is getting away in his ultra-fast dragster. Pursue him with Batman™ in his sleek new Batmobile, but watch out for the bombs being dropped by the dragster. If The Riddler manages to get away, call in help from The Flash, The Fastest Man Alive! Retails for $29.99

ZOOMER ZUPPIES Now you can have your very own “just for me” puppy! This tea-cup pup is your match made in heaven and even plays with Zoomer! Each have their own puppy style and unique ways to play. Retails for $39.99

KRUSTY KRAB ATTACK Oh no! Evil Plankton is out to steal the Krabby Patty recipe yet again in the Krusty Krab Attack by Mega Bloks SpongeBob SquarePants. Build the famous dining establishment and use the launchers to help SpongeBob send plates and patties flying toward Plankton and his two buildable robot minions! Retails for $29.99

GEOFLUX GEOFLUX magically transforms from what looks like a series of rings into a wondrous 3-D sculpture that resembles a giant atom or an extra planetary orchid! Retails for $17.99

COLOSSAL 48 INCH MICHELANGELO In Shark Mania, your pirate ship has run aground on treacherous Shark Island and your gold booty is overboard.

Retails for $79.99

COOL BAKER MAGIC MIXER Cool Baker Magic Mixer is the new, innovative no-bake toy that allows you to make all kinds of delicious treats with no heat! In just 15 minutes in the fridge your treats will be ready to decorate, display and eat! Retails for $24.99

DIGIBIRDS We Tweet! We Sing! We Move! Experience the ‘tweet life with DigiBirds! These interactive, tabletop birds are full of animated movements and can sing up to 20 songs! Retails for $9.99

TMNT KARAI BIKE ESCAPE Let’s get ready to rumble! Store, Build, and Play with your Mutant Wrestlers, with the Mutant Masher!. Retails for $12.99

DOODLE QUEST You will complete each quest with the power of your pen, drawing your way through underwater scenes on the quest cards. Retails for $27.99

THE EXTRAORDINARIES DESIGN STUDIO If youve ever wondered what its like to invent a music player for a robot, a remote control for a pirate, or cooking utensil for a vampire teen, this is definitely the game for you. Retails for $44.99

RAZOR PARTY POP Step on the deck to fire up the pulsating multi-color lights, then keep the fun rolling as you take this light show on wheels on an kick powered tour through the neighborhood. Retails for $54.99

TMNT T-RAWKET SKY STRIKE Stage an epic aerial battle with the T-Rawket featuring ejector seat and pizza shooter versus Kraang Ship with ooze barrel dropper. Retails for $34.99

SHARK MANIA In Shark Mania, your pirate ship has run aground on treacherous Shark Island and your gold booty is overboard.

Retails for $19.99

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Tweens & Teens HEXBUG ANT Catch the high-speed Hexbug Ant if you can! This Hexbug may look like a big, colorful ant, but it s actually a very cool little robot built for speed! It s the fastest Hexbug yet zooming forward on its 6 spinning wheel legs until its front antennae and rear wire sensor detect anything in its path and direct it to reverse direction. Retails for $12.99

RAZOR POWERRIDER 360 Blast into the future with the PowerRider 360 - the all-new, electric powered three-wheeler from Razor! With the push of a button, you’re off - no pedaling required. Retails for $179.99

AIR HOGS ROLLERCOPTER This new R/C enables pilots to roll along the ground, up walls, and along the ceiling. The protective cage allows the copter to smash, bash, and crash and still continue to fly. Retails for $44.99

SELFIE In this hilarious party game, a player draws a card and takes a selfie, and the other players must use their cards to guess his or her expression. The favorite guess gets a point, and the player with the most points wins. Retails for $14.95

BIKE SHOP & CAFE Open a world of adventures with this exciting 3-in-1 Bike Shop & Cafe. Serve delicious muffins and espresso coffee to your customers at the cozy cafe. Then visit the neighboring bike shop, buy the cool red bike that’s for sale, mount it on your car rack and head for the hills! Retails for $89.99

HOT JEWELS Hot Jewels Metallic Temporary Tattoos is body jewelry that lets you create dazzling designs. Retails for $10.00

SECRET EXTENSIONS Secret Extensions are made of an all new keratin conditioned fiber that moves like, feels like, and looks like the real thing! The best part is, Secret Extensions are available in different colors to perfectly blend in with your hair! Retails for $39.99

SPARKLER LED JUMP ROPE You’ve never seen a jump rope like this before. Twirling Geospace’s new SPARKLER LED Jump Rope around their bodies, kids are in the center of a cascade of flashing LED multi-colored lights embedded inside the tinted rope. Retails for $19.99

BIG BOOK OF GIRL/BOY STUFF Must reads for the pre-teens! The Big Book of Girl Stuff shares everything a girl needs to know-fr om sleepovers to diaries to makeup to boys to shopping, and everything in between! Within these pages oh Boy stuff, boys can find a myriad of things to do, things to laugh at, and things they didn’t know. Retails for $19.99

AIR HOGS GRAVITY LASER RACER Drive along the floor, up the walls and even upside down! Its five directional control and infrared sensors allow the Zero Gravity Laser Racer to chase a beam of light in whatever direction you want. Retails for $39.99

PRESSURE POINT Only the coolest cucumbers will win in this lightning fast party game. Everyone gets to see the category before you do, then they secretly bid on how many answers they think you’ll come up with. Retails for $19.95

SMARTY PARTY The party game where coming in last means you’re the SMARTY PANTS! Name a popular 90’s TV series, a handyman’s tool, a stinky cheese ... Each category has several correct answers. Retails for $24.95

“CRUNCH TIME” BASKETBALL NET WASTEBASKET Shoot and score with this fun wastebasket. Perfect for child’s, sports lover’s or any room in your home. Retails for $9.99

K’NEX DOUBLE FERRIS WHEEL The Extraordinaire Design Studio is the creative thinking game for problem solvers If youve ever wondered what its like to invent a music player for a robot, a remote control for a pirate, or cooking utensil for a vampire teen, this is definitely the game for you. Retails for $249.99

RAZOR E100 GLOW Ready, set, glow. Kids will streak down the road atop the fun and fast E100 Glow Electric Scooter from Razor. And when the zoom becomes more of a put-put-put, simply recharge the motor for a few hours. Retails for $169.99

ALEX ULTIMATE HAIR SALON Color, bead and accessorize your hair! Make 8 awesome accessories like headbands and hair clips! Use the Hair Chalk Pens to add streaks of color! Retails for $18.53

PUT THE DEVICES DOWN & HAVE FUN!

MADE IN THE

USA

We love when we come across brands and products that are made here in the United States.

We feel so strongly about buying American and locally and love supporting those companies each year.

One Log Fire made in a workshop in Minnesota and is a one of a kind gift!

OneLogFire is an easy grab and go product. Each kiln dried log is equipped with a carrying handle and nontoxic starter wick making it a no-fuss option for nearly two hours of log burning enjoyment. Enjoy OneLogFire at parties and small gatherings, or just a quiet night unplugged from the world. OneLogFire makes impromptu campfires convenient and hassle free.

Another great compony with products made right here in the United States is YOXO. YOXO (yock-so) is a creative construction kit that inspires kids of all ages to invent their own toys. YOXO kits come complete with everything needed to build a YOXO hero and are compatible with paper towel rolls, toilet paper tubes, cereal boxes, and other maker stuff around your house.

Crayola is a household name in our homes! Their products are reliable, durable, and classic. Crayola is proud to make the great American crayon, a quintessential school supply (along with their other products), right here in the USA. Our favorite Crayola product? FINGERPAINTS! We can let the kids be messy and know that the pain will wash off.

OPEN YOUR WATER BOTTLE EASILY

KAP TAP The idea of Kap Tap was born the way many innovations have been: “from a need.”

Alex Esposito, then a Kindergartener, watched his classmates as they opened their water bottles by poking pens in them.

That is when he came up with the idea for Kap Tap! KapTap is a small, cylindrical construct resembling a bottle cap. At the center of the concave side is a short raised cone surface ending in a point – just sharp enough to pierce the plastic of a water bottle cap.

Simply place your Kaptap over your bottled drinking water cap and press down! YES, it’s that easy! KapTap is a small, cylindrical construct resembling a bottle cap. At the center of the concave side is a short raised cone surface ending in a point – just sharp enough to pierce the plastic of a water bottle cap.

Recommended for ages 5 to 10 and retails fro $4.99.

Connect with Kap Tap and see it in action on their website at kaptap.com.

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Real Mom Elves Stocking Holiday Shelves!

Each year, when putting together out Holiday Gift Guide, Real Mom Media stocks the shelves of a local charity for the holiday season. This year, we will once agaiin be playing Santa for Kisses for Kyle!

The Kisses for Kyle Foundation offers a variety of services to families fighting childhood cancer in the Delaware Valley. The foundation believes the entire family is affected when a child is battling cancer. Additionally, the child is struggling to feel “normal,� and other children in the family can feel left out when attention is fociused on fighting cancer.

At the Kisses for Kyle Holly Days event, Real Mom Media will be handing out gifts to every child in attendance! We had a little help in the process! Not only will items that can be found in this gift guide be given out, The Toy Insider donated BOXES of toys for the children. Thank you Toy Insider!

With over 600,000 views on YouTube, 25,000 Twitter followers and nearly 30,000 Facebook friends & followers, Real Mom Media is known for keeping up on the latest trends and sharing them with Real Moms all over the world.

Want to be a part of our next guide? Email Joey at joey@realmommedia.com or Steph at steph@realmommedia.com for more details!