2015 Real Mom Holiday Gift Guide

Real Mom’s

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Gift Giving

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Gift Giving Introduction.............................................................3 Tech Gifts.................................................................4 Building Gifts.......................................................6 Memory Making Gifts......................................10 Great Gadgets................................................12 For Her...............................................................13 Giggle Gifts......................................................15 Stocking Stuffers..............................................16 Gifts that Give BACK.......................................18 Gifts for Him......................................................21 Gifts for Them...................................................22 Idea for Grandparent...............................24 Unplugged Gifts.................................26 Little Kids.........................................30 Middle Kids......................................34 Big Kids..............................................36 The WOW Gifts...................................41 Gifts for TV & Movie Fans...................44 Real Mom Picks..................................................46 Do It Yourself Gifts...............................................48 Kisses for Kyle......................................................50

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can’t even believe that it is already the 2015 Holiday Season!

This year has been lled with lots of lifelong lessons in my house. Sometimes they are clear - like the fact that we’re about to start potty training. #HoldMe. Other lessons aren’t so clear either. You know those ’teachable moments’ you look for as a mom. Growing up with two sisters we skewed heavily on Barbies & Cabbage Patch Dolls. As I’m an adult still playing with toys, I see those classics but I also experience the magical shift in construction toys. LEGO & K’NEX are both in the pink power & to watch Roominate, Goldie Blox and other female friendly brands are creeping into the mixed markets. And I’m proud to say vice versa! Hasbro has toughened up the Easy Back Oven even! Our world is such a different place than when I was a kid. So add the fact that I’m a boy mom too? The ‘teachable moments’ floweth my friends! ha.

Aside from the teachable moments that I say 100 times a day, there are those real life moments when you just do the right thing, ya know. One thing I have noticed over the years as an adult, the reason for the season is fading fast away. I’m the first to admit that I get that Black Friday thrill of the hunt with the best of them. But that little bit I save I can proudly admit goes to something bigger than myself. The reality of it is, the world needs to give MORE. Complain LESS. And live FULLY. So this year, I am proud to present a guide that is filled with just a little more love. A little more love of EVERYTHING! This year we really stepped outside of the regular toy box and wanted to play in the sandbox with everyone. From grandparents, cousins, n: this seaso ing trend even your little goldfish can get some great ideas p p o sh 1 r the # Our hint fo this holiday season!

But I also wanted to give you more this holiday season. More than just a bunch of stuff to go out and buy. I wanted to give you little nuggets that I learned along the way this year. Those ‘teachable moments’ that this mom will never take for granted. I encourage you to really GIVE of yourself this holiday season.

Do something for someone else that your children can see. Be the change that this world so deeply needs.

Joy to the World!

Now let’s celebrate the season, shall we?

Joey Fortman Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 3

Tech Gifts

CAMELIO

The CAMELIO is a unique, Android tablet that allows you to customize and personalize your tablet with your favorite characters! Up to 5 users can easily create their own profile and customize their account with Camelio “Personality Packs” (sold separately). Personality packs allow users to customize wallpaper, widgets, lock screens, camera and photo editor and a themed bumper case. In addition, licensed games, video, music, and books are also included and vary by theme.

Equipped with all of the features parents have come to expect from a family tablet; built in Wi fi, camera, HD Video, touch screen and parental controls, the Camelio also includes lots of pre-loaded content for apps, games, music, video, art and other educational tools. MSRP: $80.00

DISNEY INFINITY 3.0

Disney reinvents the hottest gaming system to hit your toy box! Brand new heroes from the movie of the year come to life in the 3.0 version. Add Star Wars to your collection of Marvel, Disney and Pixar characters! Your Disney Infinity gaming system can do it all! The new heroes can join forces with characters from the 1.0 & 2.0 Editions in this story given game play! MSRP: $65.00

KIDIZOOM VTECH SMART WATCH

The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch is the smartest watch for kids!

Perfect for young photographers, this durable smartwatch makes it easy to take photos, record videos on the go and apply effects. Also use this watch to teach your child how to tell time.

This watch also features a timer and an alarm. The Smartwatch also includes four learning games with the ability to download more from Learning Lodge. MSRP: $59.99

REV BY WOWWEE

REV are Robotic Enhanced Vehicles that are app-enabled and built for battle. REVs can think, drive and fight for themselves- no player two required. REVs are hardwired to outwit, outplay and outlast YOU, their human opponents. Each vehicle is outfitted with Beacon Sense technology, a proprietary indoor GPS system that enables them to sense their surroundings and navigate accordingly.

Square off against your REV opponent in multiple game modes like Survival, Arena, Capture the Flag, and more! But be careful. Intelligence can be dangerous. MSRP: $89.99

PUZZLETS

Many of us grew up with a game console, a controller, and a few game cartridges. Not much has changed! The Play Tray is our game console, Puzzlets is our controller, and downloadable games are the game cartridges. The Play Tray acts like a giant antenna, pulling the commands from Puzzlets into the gameplay. It is the console needed for every game that you only need to buy once! Puzzlets are the controller used to navigate our games. MSRP: $99.99 4 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

HOVERTECHFX

Take aim and fire for the ultimate targeting challenge! HoverTechFX brings the amazing action of the arcade into your living room with a real electronic flying target. With one-of-a-kind technology, the HoverTechFX’s auto-hover targets use sensors to dart, bob and spin until you blast them out of the air. Challenge yourself and your friends to master the skill and accuracy needed to defeat HoverTechFX! MSRP: $25.00 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 5

BUILDING GIFTS

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Ages 3-103. Unique, connect-anywhere Brackitz Kids building toys attach to traditional planks at any point, any angle, enabling builders to design any structure they can imagine. Our one of a kind connect-anywhere wooden building toys will allow children of all ages to build anything they can imagine. There are no boundaries on how these classic toys can be used. Designed to ignite creativity, brackitz imagination construction toys for children offer parents the comfort of knowing their children’s playtime will not only be fun, but educational as we well. MSRP: starting at $30.00

GEOMAG GLOW MEGA MARBLE RUN

Ages 4-10. A giant 100-piece construction set with lots of exciting pieces. Build simple marble runs or more complex structures with the colourful slot-together pieces. The marbles disappear inside the columns, roll down the chutes, spin through the paddle wheels and ring the bell as they go! MSRP:$50.00

“Geomag Glow”: The great characteristics of this line are the glowing magnetic rods and glowing panel inserts. These fantastic rods and snap-in panels are charged by light and then glow in the dark showing the transformation of the model and the different glow scenario. Ages 3+. MSRP: $50.00

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GEOMAG GLITTER

“Geomag Glitter”: Glitter and sparkling rods and panels in new fashion and glamour colours.

Dedicated to those looking for something new and special containing these colours with magical sparkly effects. Ages 3+. MSRP: $50.00

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KNEX BEAST ALIVE

Stomp, Chomp, Stomp, Chomp - Watch these creatures come ALIVE with new Beasts Alive™ Building Sets from K’NEX! Use the 350+ classic K’NEX parts to build X-Flame, a ferocious dragon. Once built, turn on the motor and watch him come ALIVE right before your eyes! The set includes two additional building ideas that can be built one at a time. All K’NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Perfect building experience for kids ages 7+. MSRP: $39.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 7

BUILDING GIFTS

VEX ROBOTICS ROBOTIC ARM

This construction kit challenges you to not only Build Your Brain™, but also build a fully functional VEX® Robotic Arm™ at the same time! With four points of motion, you can use each control knob to pick up surrounding objects with the claw! Ages 8-11. MSRP: $49.99

PINBLOCK FREESTYLE

Ages 7+. Freestyle box is the final step of development for a Pinblock builder. This set comes without any instructions, but it has a larger quantity of Pinblock pieces and comes with a better variety of color selection. Once you learn the nicks and tricks after building either the Fusion Jet or the Silver Falcon, you are now ready to challenge your own creativity and come up with something that the world has yet to see.

We built a watch, a phone stand, pixelated art, a building and are still exploring the possibilities. If getting creative is what excites you, then this set is for you, it is educational and perfect for STEM development. MSRP: $49.99

VEX ROBOTICS HEXALATOR

This construction kit challenges you to not only Build Your Brain™, but do so while constructing a roller coaster style ball machine at the same time!

Once built, watch as the gears turn, the axles twist and the balls roll as you turn the knob by hand...or attach a motor kit to add power to this machine!

Ages 8-15. MSRP:$29.99

VEX ROBOTICS GEAR RACERS

Rubber Wheels Allowing for greater traction, the rubber wheels propel the car forward after being pulled back! This construction kit challenges you to not only Build Your Brain™, but also build two pull back VEX® Robotics Gear Racers™ at the same time to race! Ages 8+. MSRP: $24.00

FUSION JET BLUE BY PINBLOCK FUS

Ages 7 7+. Fusion Jet is the all loved two in one set. By following the manual, at about 90% completion you can make a choice to either make a Jet o or a Vehicle. Fusion jet is a strongly designed, solid model that will be very durable to various activities. This model would be perfect for you younger age because it will withstand a lot more active fun time.

MSRP: $49.99

HEXBUG FIRE ANT

The HEXBUG® Fire Ant is a high-speed robotic creature that you can control! This speedy robotic bug lights up and features six custom wheels to boost its ability to move around obstacles in its path. Ages 8+. MSRP: $19.99

HEXBUG BATTLE GROUND

Build Your Combat Zone! Ambush The Enemy! With the Battle Ground, you’re in control of the six-legged spider as it inches its way around the action, steering its head 360 degrees in search of its opponent. Defend your zone by shooting off any wall to hit your opponent! Ages 8+. MSRP: $69.99

HEXBUGS was designed to give children a positive experience with robotics at a young age. Their passion for robotics, as demonstrated by the VEX Robotics program, was the main catalyst fueling HEXBUG’s inception. Hence, the brand was born!

People are drawn to the HEXBUG brand for the products’ fascinating behavior, intelligent bug-like attributes and eye-catching packaging. Some of the products are so animated, they even fool cats, dogs and some humans into thinking they are alive!

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ROOMINATE AMUSEMENT PARK

Ages 6+. The Roominate™ Amusement Park will take girls’ imaginations on the ultimate ride! This set comes with everything girls need to create their own amusement park, including attractions like a giant Ferris wheel that spins, a pirate ship that swings, concession stands, and more. The Roominate Amusement Park is compatible with rPower so girls can control their rides and attractions from any Bluetooth-enabled device. MSRP: $49.99

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Gifts

LUME CUBE

Meet Lume Cube, the world’s first 1,500 Lumen external flash & video light for your GoPro® Hero Camera, Apple iPhone, and Android Smartphone. With a simple mobile interface, the ultra-portable Lume Cube empowers you to shoot everything with better lighting. MSRP: $79.99

XSHOT MOBILE PHONE MOUNT

Micro-suction phone grip adheres quickly to phones (or any flat phone case) without the use of adhesives, clips, or locks. Rotates 360° for different viewing angles. Included milled aluminum mounting disc unit to be attached to any dashboard surface, or other non-smooth surfaces.

MSRP: $34.95

NERF REBELLE ACTION CAMERA

Nerf Rebelle Action Cam features: HD Action Cam with 2 inch full touch screen preview. Has 5.1 Mega Pixels to capture and share your extreme videos.

Great for the kids on the run! Capture the memories and share! MSRP: $49.99

XSHOT SUPPORT POLE GO PRO ACTION CAMS AND PHONE

Lights, Camera, ACTION! The XShot Spot collapses down to under 12 inches and is compatible with GoPro camera, action camers (e.g. JVC, Sony, Ion and more), compact point and shoot cameras and also includes an adapter to hold most any mobile phone.

MSRP: $54.99

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SPIDERPRO CAMERA HOLSTER

The SpiderPro System is designed to carry 1 full size DSLR with lenses attached.

The SpiderPro is a substantial all-metal construction designed for the sport, action, event and wedding pro-shooter that needs to have a quick-draw, comfortable no straps and no-nonsense camera carrying tool to get the job done with extreme comfort. The SpiderPro Holster gives you the most comfortable and secure way to carry your camera. MSRP: $135.00 10 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

Ages 5+. Cute, keychain-size, animal-shaped camera! a!

Snap Pets is a fun and easy-to-use camera which sendss photos wirelessly to an app via Bluetooth, and also o works as a remote (shutter button) for your smart-de-vice’s camera. It’s perfect for group pictures withoutt any distortion or contortion. Snap Pets is also the ULTI-MATE SELFIE TOOL! Take selfies by simply looking into the e lens on the Snap Pet, then pressing on the Snap Pet’ss ear and you’re all set. Compatible with both iOS and d Android devices. MSRP: $29.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 11

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Wh What’s different about the moon tonight? It’s inside your room! Auins in tthentically detailed, Moon In My Room M hangs on your wall and h sshines moonlight just lilike the real moon. Twelve different phase settings let you match what the real moon looks like outside tonight! MSRP: $29.00 w

LUV N LEARN BEARS

Introducing The Newest Interactive Plush Pets! The only interactive plush pet that is 2-way bluetooth enabled that delivers a fantastic interactive educational play experience utilizing proprietary technology so kids can play games, learn reading, math, and so much more while having fun! Friends & Family can send the bear special messages from their iOS device & more.

SOUND BLASTER ROAR SPEAKER AND CARRYING BAG

Meet the new variant of the critically acclaimed Sound Blaster Roar which has garnered thousands of 5-star reviews. The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is 20% more compact, for a real powerhouse that packs the former’s DNA into a smaller frame — the same five high-performance speaker drivers, with the same cutting-edge electrical design and the same battery capacity. This incredible feat is achieved without compromising the same mind-shattering room-filling audio delivered by the classic Sound Blaster Roar.

MSRP: $229.00 The lightweight carry bag, with reversible dark grey/light grey interior, cushions your Sound Blaster Roar 2 well from scratches, bumps and scrapes — whatever your routine is. It’s made from neoprene for an amazingly snug fit. The case also comes with not one but two detachable straps for added portability — a handy wrist strap and a longer shoulder strap. MSRP: $39.99 12 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

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Each of our Classic M Cushion features optional heated massage with four bi-directional rotating massage heads, dual core memory foam and detachable cord which lets you put the cushion wherever you want when you’re not using it. The M Cushion also features an easy 1-2-3 on/off operation.

Click on the button once to turn it on, again to turn on the heat and one more time to turn it off. So sit back and relax with your own M Cushion and feel the difference with this decorative cushion.

MSRP: $120.00

WRAPPED IN A CLOUD ROBE

Indulge by wrapping yourself up in our signature poly-plush spa robe featuring a decadent shawl collar, generously sized double pockets and an adjustable waist tie. Whether you’re lounging in front of the fire or reading on your iPad, this soft, luxury robe will keep you feeling nice and cozy all year long. MSRP: $81.00

CHAI DIARIES

Ami was inspired to create Chai Diaries following one of her first “awakenings” in India. She spent several years traveling within the country and was determined to create a sustainable business that upheld and demonstrated the values of “self-realization through daily activities”, a concept that fosters individual consciousness and profitable capitalism. Simply stated: “Discover yourself, discover your purpose, discover peace”. MSRP: $35.00 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 13

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Watch as Big Mouth Billy Bones animates to the delight of guests and visitors. Comes to life and mouth moves. Sings “Bad to the Bone”. Sound and motion activated. MSRP: $16.99

SIDE STEPPER-SNOWMAN’S TAKING SELFIE

Entertain your friends and holiday guests with this animated musical plush character. Features: Dances to the music; Plays a popular song; Adorable animated plush character. MSRP: $19.99 99

TOILETTREE FACIAL BRUSH SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM

An advanced cleansing tool to help polish away dull skin and gently exfoliate away impurities that traditional cleansing leaves behind. Wonderfully cleaner, softer, radiant looking skin. The Professional Skin Care System, along with a daily cleaning regimen, helps assist the following: Stimulates skin renewal; Improves overall skin clarity and appearance; Removes dead skin cells to expose healthier-looking skin; Energizes skin and leaves it sooth, soft and radiant. MSRP: $35.00

MASTER PAN SKILLET

The Dyson V6 Absolute....is absolutely amazing. This baby comes with two Dyson-engineered cleaner heads. So it can handle both carpets and hard floors. It has a HEPA filtration system....goodbye allergens! This powerhouse is just the right size for the dorm rooms, but still does the job! They have extra tools if you want one for yourself and you have pets! Get cleaning! (PS, I’ve ‘tested’ a couple of these - and this one BLOWS any of the other Dyson products or vacuums for that matter out of the ball park! I love to vacuuming with this thing! WAIT. Did I just say that? #HoldME. MSRP: $599.99 .

Cook or clean? Who wants the clean part? Not me! Sink full of pans.... YUCK...no thanks! Problem solved with this ingenious pan. @masterpan. Bring on the meals! Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and bacon....all in ONE pan! The Master Pan could be called the DO IT ALL PAN! Don’t miss out on this one. MSRP: $99.99 14 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

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DYSON V6 ABSOLUTE CORDLESS VACUUM

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DANCING SANTA

Entertain your friends and holiday guests with this animated musical plush character. Features: Dances to the music; Plays a popular song; Adorable animated plush character. MSRP: $16.99

Giggle MAX’IS CREATION MUG WITH A HOOP

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This slam dunk mug is a real fan favorite! Great for tossing marshmallows into hot chocolate, cereal into milk, crackers into soup or even toppings onto ice cream! Mug is oversized and can be used as a cup or a bowl. Score some major points with this patented invention and be part of the play with your food sensation sweeping the globe! MSRP: $24.00 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 15

stocking stuffers SCHOOLHOUSE SOCKS

SchoolHouse Socks are lightweight, sturdy but thin and breathable with a touch of spandex so they keep their shape and are comfortable to wear all day long. Why not have white school socks that are fun, cute and with a bonus for parents: easy to sort and pair! MSRP: $5.00 - $8.00

MINI-PLAYING CARDS

Contains mini card games: Animal Rummy, Hearts, Color Go Fish! Old Maid and Crazy Faces (Plays like Crazy 8’s). Ages 5+. MSRP: $11.99

NOMAD APPLE LIGHTNING KEY

NomadKey is a key-shaped smartphone cable that fits onto your keychain. It works like your normal cable for charging and syncing your phone - plug one end into a USB port and the other end into your mobile device. MSRP: $24.99

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MINI GOLD PANNING KIT

Includes 4” mini gold pan, pay dirt, vial, tweezers, certificate of authenticity and instructions. Our mini-kit is the perfect Stocking Stuffer and starter kit. With our Ultimate Pan-off head to head game to go along with it our Mini-Kits are GUARANTEED to contain GOLD! MSRP: $11.95 16 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

Today’s families are super busy and sitting down together for meals tends to be an exception rather than a rule. When you do have this opportunity you want it to be an enjoyable experience, not a time when you are criticizing your children or nagging them over their manners. Bring out the Table Manners Cards.

This fun mealtime game encourages your little diners to compete for thumbs-up cards while avoiding thumbs-down cards in an effort to win a coveted Ready-to-Dine-Out award. Once introduced, kids will want them at every meal!

MSRP: $12.95

BRICKSTIX

BrickStix Reusable Stickers are removable and repositionable stickers for plastic bricks like LEGO® and MEGA BLOKS®. Unlike regular stickers, BrickStix Reusable Stickers have a special adhesive that won’t leave any residue behind when removed and repositioned. They come off clean–Imagine that! MSRP: $8.99

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Gifts that give

Back SCHOOLA

Looking for a fundraising idea that is easy, green, and doesn’t require students to be salespeople? Over 300,000 families nationwide have discovered Schoola’s unique solution that has been praised as an “amazing mash-up of community building, upcycling and commerce.” Parents love it because they can donate gently used kids and women’s clothing by mail from home with free shipping, or participate in a school-wide clothing drive - either allows them to clean out their closet for the benefit of their school.

Kids love it because they can track their school’s fundraising progress on their school page, and it funds programs at schools that have seen severe budget cuts, such as art, music, field trips and P.E.

SANDALS FOUNDATION READING ROAD TRIP by: Joey Fortman

What if you could go on a tropical vacation AND do something amazing for Caribbean kids at the same time? The Sandals Foundation Reading Road Trip takes volunteering, travel, and learning to a whole new level. Guests at the Sandals Resorts in Jamaica, Antiqua, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Lucia & Exuma in the Bahamas can take a tour travel experience to read to primary & early childhood kids in the native countries! Imagine the ‘teachable moments’ you can have with your kids & the memories you’ll make reading fun books to kids of the Caribbean.

THAYER NAP BLANKET BY SYDNEY PAIGE

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Our Thayer nap blankets are perfectly sized for your little one to snuggle up with and be proud to call their own. Kids love the adorable characters and since it’s polar fleece, it’s soft and only gets softer over time as it hits the wash. When you buy, Sydeny Paige matches your donation to give to kids in need. Your donation will go to an student in need, living in the United States. We are so proud to offer the buy one, give one MSRP: $20.00

Reading is a skill that every child deserves to learn & the Sandals Foundation partnered with Scholastic Book Fairs to make that possible. Scholastic donated 25,000 books that will be distributed throughout the Caribbean from vacationing guests on the Reading Road Trips! How awesome is that? So support Scholastic & take a vacation with your kids and rock that reading roadtrip!

(Oh, your kids will DIE when they see the swim up smoothie bars at Beaches! Turks & Caicos Italian Village: Vacation HEAVEN!)

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Gifts that give

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TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

Most people who know me know all about the intense part of my story where I suffered with postpartum depression after my oldest was born. I fought long and hard for 2 years to find myself and get to a place where I can be free from the hurt and pain. Two years was not the ‘usual’ time to recover from postpartum depression as most women get the baby blues right after delivery. But what I found out in my recovery told me so much about the ebbs and flows of mental health in our society.

As I was suffering from this scary disease I was thrown to the wolves by the people in my family around me. They were angry with my sadness and their school of thought was to slather tough love all over me to make me get my act together. Unfortunately, my family learned over the years that tough love isn’t always the right love. And now that I’m out of the dark I advocate for those that are.

Often times people look at an individual going through the depths of hell & expect them to just snap out of it. When in reality, snapping out of it is what they are already trying to do with their life. Depression leads to addictions because the individual suffering keeps trying to ‘snap out of it’. They don’t want to feel anything so they turn to substance to numb the pain that they are going through.

As a woman in recovery mode from of all the above , I can’t help but feel deep compassion for those still sick and suffering. I remember that in my search for friends and other moms to hang with in my neighborhood there were distinct instances where I was treated horribly by people who really didn’t understand what depression was. In fact, one of the communities that I was in made up complete lies about me in order to send me away for a bit. For me, it took about 7 doctors, 12 different prescriptions. Addiction, depression & everything in the mental health category of ailments is something that has been an important.

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Living Strong Shirt MSRP: $20.00 Golden IPhone Case MSRP: $28.00 If You Feel Too Much book MSRP: $16.95 20 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

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UNFORGETTABALLS

Unforgettaballs baseballs are created from original paintings that are reproduced onto authentic baseballs. Emily M Wolfson is the founder and artist of the Unforgettaballs line of limited edition collectable baseballs. Over the years she created hundreds of designs of old and new ballparks, city landscapes, and family occasions for all types of baseball collectors. Unforgettaballs baseballs are created from original paintings that are reproduced onto authentic baseballs. MSRP:$25.00

APPLIGHTS

AppLights™ put you in control. All it takes is our Control Interface App for you to create personalized light shows on demand — all from your Android or iPhone. Just select your color, select your effect, and watch your artistic vision light up the night for all to see. AppLights™…for this season, for all seasons. MSRP: $59.99

FLATTERBOX

Flatterbox is a box full of kind remarks, compliments or even words of advise for a special person or people in your life. An amazing gift for any occasion. Ideal for The person who has everything or is hard to buy for; milestone events – birthdays, weddings, retirement, you name it, we’ve got you covered; Saying thank you to a boss, coach or teacher; making you look romantic, even if you’re not (guys, trust us on this one); when you want your gift to truly mean something. MSRP: $69.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 21

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BRICKLOOT

Brick Loot is a box subscription company for LEGO and 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. MSRP: $27.00

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TREATS SUBSCRIPTION

Treats is a subscription box for delicious snacks from other countries. Subscribe today to try new snacks and experience new cultures through food. Delicious and interesting snacks you’ve never seen before. Free shipping in the United States.

Ships worldwide. MSRP: $12.95

COOPER KIT DIRT OF THE MONTH D

O Dirt of the Month Club is a subscription service Our for rare, gold laden Pay Dirt from active and offo ten famous working mines. Each month we feate ture unique and authentic Alaskan or Yukon Pay tu Dirt selected and harvested by Parker Schnabel D and our Gold Rush Pay Dirt Team. Members rea ceive monthly shipments of Pay Dirt guaranteed to c contain gold, delivered to your front door. MSRP: c $39.99 - $299 $

Fathers want to spend time with their kids doing the kinds of imaginative, inventive things that shape their character and relationship. Things they won’t ever forget. So, get them the Cooper Kit for Holiday Season.

MSRP: $65.00

H ENVY 4520 ALL-IN-ONE HP PRINTER P

Prin copy, scan, photo, wireless. Print speed ISO: Print, Up to 9.5 ppm (black), up to 6.8 ppm (color). Auto duplex printing; Scan to email; Borderless printing. du Comes with HP Instant Ink Ready Cartridges. MSRP: Co $99.99 $99 22 • Real Mom’s Guid Guide de to G Gift ift Giving

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MY FRIEND TEDDY

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Teddy is a huggable, cuddly classic teddy bear, that doubles as a plush companion and a development tool for preschoolers. Your child will interact with wonderment and awe as Teddy integrates personalization into his engaging storytelling. Teddy also fosters motor skills and language development, via learning games, counting exercises while offering ascending levels of complexity. Teddy is your child’s special friend. MSRP: $39.00

WITHINGS HOME, WI-FI SECURITY CAMERA WITH AIR QUALITY SENSORS

With its ability to stream HD video and facilitate family interactions, the Withings Home is the most comprehensive house monitoring solution. Connect in HD to your home anywhere, day and night. Keep track of all memorable events.Protect your family and belongings 24/7and monitor air quality! What more could you want? MSRP: $199.00

AIRBLOWN® MOVIE SCREEN

Enjoy a theater-like movie viewing experience at your home with the Gemmy Airblown inflatable movie screen. It’s ideal for use during picnics, sporting events and even for presentations. This indoor/outdoor movie screen easily self-inflates in a few minutes for easy setup. Its viewing angle can be easily adjusted in both horizontal and vertical directions up to 160°. This portable outdoor movie screen comes with a carry bag for storage and transportation. MSRP: $169.00

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MY FRIEND CAYLA

My Friend Cayla is not just a doll, she’s a real friend! Using cloudbased voice recognition with safe internet connectivity, your child can talk with Cayla and she’ll understand and reply in real-time to millions of things!

Off line, My Friend Cayla plays games, shares her photo library and offers hours and hours of storytelling without the internet. She’s the smartest friend you will ever have! MSRP: $59.00

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SMART GAMES ROADBLOCK

Ages 7+. A fugitive in a suspected stolen red sports car is heading east towards the city centre. He is thought to be armed and dangerous and he is refusing to stop. Use your brain to box the suspect in and block off all escape routes! In RoadBlock, you are the chief inspector! It’s your job to coordinate your squad of officers and get their patrol cars to zero in on the suspect, block his escape and arrest him!

Road Block is a fun way to develop logical thinking skills and spatial reasoning abilities. MSRP: $19.99

Gifts

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WHO TOOTED? GAME BY GOLIATH GAMES AMERICAN PLASTICS COZY COMFORTS KITCHEN AND SHOPPING CART

MELISSA & DOUG CATCH AND COUNT MAGNETIC FISHING GAME

Ages 3+. Catch some laughs and learning with this wooden magnetic play set--complete with working wind-up reel! The 10 magnetic fish are numbered and patterned to enrich matching, sorting, and counting activities, and two wooden rods make collecting them a blast! Kids can use the spinner to play as a game, or just have fun collecting the pieces over and over again. Either way, there’s plenty of fun in this sea! MSRP: $24.99 26 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

Ages 3+. This ultra-modern kitchen features the latest in realistic kitchen design including: single-cup coffee machine, raised “gas” burner that makes a boiling water sound when pots and pans are placed on it, microwave, refrigerator, oven, toaster, recycling and play bins. Multiple working doors give it a realistic feel.

Also comes will tons of fun accessories! MSRP: $30.00 Add to it the shopping cart for an entire experience for your child. Ages 3+. This fully assembled colorful shopping cart is the first of its kind to feature an innovative nesting aspect - just like the real thing.

The cart features a molded in seat to hold a doll or stuffed animal. And just like the real thing, the back of the basket folds up and away when nesting. MSRP: $9.99

Ewww, Who Tooted!?! In this rip-roaring game of gassy good times, everybody gets a whoopee cushion shaped controller to control the character’s flatulence. When the controllers light up, only one person will “toot” and the other players have to guess who did it! Can you keep a straight face, or will your friends know that YOU are the one Who Tooted!?! Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). MSRP: $24.95

FOOL THE FROG BY GOLIATH GAMES

Don’t get caught with the fly! One player wears frog-eyed goggles and tried to guess who is holding the fly in this fast paced tossing game. The frog eyes open and close randomly, so other players must be strategic as they toss the fly around in an attempt to conceal who is hiding it. Can YOU fool the frog? Requires 1 AAA battery (not included). MSRP: $31.95

HASBRO PIE IN THE FACE GAME

The exciting Pie Face game is filled with fun and suspense, and somebody’s bound to get splatted! Just put some delicious whipped cream from home or the wet sponge on the “hand” of this hilarious game unit and start turning the handles. It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face! You score a point for every time you turn the handle without getting pie-faced, and the one who scores 25 points wins. Take some risks and hope for the best in this hilarious Pie Face game! MSRP: $19.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 27

Unplugged Gifts

MONOPOLY HERE AND NOW U.S. EDITION

Ages 8+. The votes are in! The top 22 U.S. cities have been chosen and are featured as the latest property spaces up for grabs in the 2015 MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: U.S. Edition game! And 28 additional cities will be used throughout the Chance, Here & Now Cards and more. Choose an iconic landmark token and race round the board, visiting as many amazing locations as possible. Visit favorite places and collect passport stamps as you go. Fund your adventures with cash collected from visitor fees when other players land on your locations. The first player to fill their passport to the top wins. MSRP: $19.99

US BINGO

For ages 5 and up. As featured on The TODAY Show as an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio choice for “Best Educational Toys” 11/20/14. Individual cards are regions of the U.S. Illustrations of features for which the state is known, by Dan Yaccarino, are the tiles that are drawn to fill the spaces for each state. Additional state information is included.

MSRP: $15.99

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Clap and ring your way to victory! Players continuously flip their cards until a combo is found.

Be the first to find the combo, clap your hands and ring the bell. Hesitation may cost you 1st place, but if you act too quickly you may make a mistake and face a penalty! Get ready for chaotic clapping followed by lots of laughter!

AGES 5+ MSRP: $20.00

SMART GAMES TRUCKY 3

These 3D truck puzzles keep little wheels turning! First, kids will load them up with their color blocks and wheel them around as toys. Later, they’ll discover they’re irresistible brainteasers that engage them again and again. Can you load the truck with all the specified pieces, so nothing pokes out on top? With three trucks, 48 challenges, and four skill levels, these puzzles go the distance! Build spatial awareness, reasoning skills, and focusing abilities. For ages 3 and up. The workbook includes 12 challenges for each of four skills levels: Starter (for age 4 and up), Junior (for age 5 and up), Expert (for age 6 and up) and Master (for age 7 and up). MSRP: $25.00 28 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

RING IT GAME

TRAVEL BINGO

Ages 5+. See it! Mark it!

Make a row! First one done. Yells BINGO! 4 pads of markable bingo sheets, 4 pencils and box is 5.25” x 5.25” and fits into glove compartment. MSRP: $9.99

STAR WARS LOOPIN’ CHEWIE GAME

Ages 4+. One of the most recognizable characters from the STAR WARS saga has been combined with the wild fun of LOOPIN’ LOUIE to bring zany, fun-flying action to a galaxy far, far away. Players must help CHEWIE co-pilot the MILLENNIUM FALCON and try to send him swinging straight into the STORMTROOPERS on the other player’s rack. MSRP: $24.99

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MELISSA & DOUG K’S KIDS PULL BACK CARS

Wheel them back to get new skills speeding ahead! The “rev up” mechanism inside each of these four cars and trucks makes it easy for babies and toddlers to get big acceleration with just a little input: Pull back one of the soft vehicles--then release to see it zoom off across the floor! The action of grasping and pulling back is great for fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; the activity of “driving” and collecting (pull, release, crawl) benefits large muscle groups and coordination, too. These soft fabric vehicles are bound to be popular at playtime, but with four exciting vehicles there are enough to share.

Ages 9 months +. MSRP: $24.99

TOMMY TOOT

A pocket sized friend who can be taken anywhere, this happy little chap will whistle when you blow into his hat.

Colors may vary.

MSRP: $10.00

FOLD ‘N GO ELEPHANT TOY

Ages 3 months +. Pack up a portable friend and get ready to snuggle and explore! The floppy, friendly, and super soft elephant is the perfect companion for little ones. This tummy time friend will lie flat on most surfaces and has lots of features for sensory play, including a rattle, a clicker, a mirror, a squeaker, a crinkly ear, and more! MSRP: $24.99

ONE MAN BAND

Ages 12 months -3 years. A cheery little musician with a drumstick in one hand, a double-ended whistle in the other, and a tummy drum filled with beads. His head turns and makes a gentle ratchet sound and his little hat is a bell. MSRP: $21.00 30 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

CHIRPY

A combined whistle and bath time toy! Blow into the toy to make the whistle sound then fill the body with water and the whistle changes to the chirping of a bird. Ages 18 months +. MSRP: $8.00

GREEN TOYS MIXER

Scoop it! Mix it! Dump it! Just another earth-moving, earth-saving day at the job site for the Green Toys Construction Trucks, made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emission. Chunky, sturdy, and durable, the 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. Ages 2+. MSRP: $16.99

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SOUNDTRACKS

Ages 3+. The Listening Game For Kids! Children listen to sounds (guitar, lamb, car horn, etc.) on the game CD and use a chip to cover the matching photographs on their game boards. Start the CD anywhere for a different game each time! MSRP: $12.00

HABA CAPTURE FUN CAMERA

Give your young one a toy to “Capture Fun”. This colorful wooden camera will have your child getting great shots every day. Push the red button to take the shot, look through the prism to see the crazy world! MSRP: $14.99

HABA SHAKIN EGGS

Shake things up with our Shakin Eggs. Develop your child’s musical abilities early with these brightly colored eggs that all make different noises. Most are shakin’ but one of the six is twistin. Can you figure out which one it is? AGE 2+ MSRP: $20.00

FISHER PRICE CASH REGISTER

The Fisher-Price Cash Register helps children learn to count and recognize colors. This toy cash register comes with nine brightly colored plastic coins for pretend transactions, and when young shop owners turn the crank, the bell rings and the drawer opens! MSRP:$29.99

VTECH FLIPSIES - SANDY’S HOUSE & OCEAN CRUISER

Sandy’s House & Ocean Cruiser is a 2-in-1 playset that transforms from a beautiful house where she can spend time with her friends to an ocean cruiser that she can use to explore ocean life! Ages 4-9 MSRP: $30.00

VTECH GO! GO! SMART ANIMALS GROW AND LEARN FARM

PETER PENGUIN

A bobbing bath time friend with floating arms and a movable head and neck that extends in the water. Ages 12 months +. MSRP: $22.00 32 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

Ages 1-5. Get growing at the Go! Go! Smart Animals Grow & Learn Farm by VTech. This colorful farm has an electronic barn that introduces colors, numbers and plants. Inspire the imagination and build an entire world by connecting to other Go! Go! Smart Animals. The VTech™ Go! Go! Smart Animals Grow & Learn Farm features: Electronic barn features buttons that introduce colors, numbers, and plants when pressed. Play and Learn!!!! MSRP:$39.99

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It’s nighty-nite for a favorite doll in Corolle’s Mon Classique Canopy Cradle, the perfect size for any baby doll up to 17 inches tall (sold separately). Designed in France and part of Corolle’s Mon Classique Collection for little mommies ages 3 years and up, this pretty cradle includes a detachable ruffle-edged canopy plus a white pillow and blanket embroidered with a pink heart. So adorable!!!!! MSRP: $78.00

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DESCENDANTS AURADON KIDS CORONATION OUTFIT DOLL ASSORTMENT

Ages 6+. The DESCENDANTS Auradon Kids are ready for their regal entrance to the ball with the DESCENDANTS Auradon Kids CORONATION OUTFIT Doll Assortment. The dolls, portraying the teenage daughters of Mulan – LONNIE, the Fairy Godmother – JANE, and Sleeping Beauty – AUDREY, are each royally styled and beyond elegant in their coronation gowns! Girls can get ready for coronation alongside the Auradon Kids with the enchanting ring included with each doll. MSRP: $24.99

MELISSA & DOUG SCHOOLTIME PLAYSET

Ages 4+. Open the box and the school day begins!

With a drop-down teacher desk on one side and a student desk on the other, this innovative set allows kids to realistically play both roles! The exciting array of supplies--including 2 double-sided writeon, wipe-off boards, 2 dry-erase markers, 9 reusable activity cards, 12 pattern blocks, 150 reusable stickers, a bell, timer, pointer, and lots more! Who doesn’t love to play school! MSRP: $29.99

FOLDING TRAMPOLINE

Ages: 3-6. A junior trampoline with an easy grip handle, to encourage children to exercise and keep fit! Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. For extra safety, the padded cover around the mat cushions the frame and prevents children from stepping through the bungee cord. The handle simply screws off and the legs fold down for ease of storage. Full assembly instructions are included. MSRP: $59.99 34 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

MELISSA & DOUG METAL SHOPPING CART

Fun on aisle five! With sturdy metal construction and pivoting front wheels, this kid-size metal shopping cart toy is the perfect addition to your play grocery store. Our mini grocery wagon is easy to maneuver, fun to fill, and built to last for years of pretend play! Ages 3+. MSRP: $69.99

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WWE CREATE A SUPERSTAR: THE ROCK

Create an Original WWE Superstar! Now it’s easy for kids to build the Superstar they’ve always dreamed of seeing in the ring! Switch around body parts and mix-and-match battle gear to build a completely unique WWE Superstar. Get your Superstar ring ready with a variety of battle gear. Ages 6+. MSRP: $12.99

For the kid OR adult in your life!

Boogie Board has revolutionized the way we take notes in our house. We LOVE the memo pad for years and the latest version is the best version yet! Also, this year the Play n’ Trace is the first Boogie Board eWriter to feature such a cool writing surface. This almost-artist palette is great for hands of all sizes for hours of creative fun. Fun for all ages! MSRP: $30.00

DISNEY PRINCESS PALACE PETS CASTLE PLAYSET WWE CREATE A RING

Build the WWE Ring You’ve Always Imagined!

It’s the ultimate stage. The place where all the action happens. It’s the WWE center ring and now YOU can create your very own! Mix-andmatch more than 30 parts-turnbuckles, ropes, mats, and more-to create a ring that’s never been seen before in the history Build your ring, brawl it out with your 6-inch Superstars (sold separately) and recreate the excitement of WWE. Tear it down, rebuild and start the action all over again. Ages 6+ MSRP: $29.99 36 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

UNCLE MILTON MY SIGN LIGHTUP SIGN

Make your own personalized light-up sign for your room! Customize it with your name, nickname or favorite word. Decorate and display it on your wall. Then, see a colorful light show featuring your name in lights!

MSRP: $25.00

Ages 4+. The Castle Playset features 7 extravagant play areas unique to your favorite Disney Princess Palace Pets! Pets can enter through the oversized front door to explore three levels of the castle using the glass slipper elevator.

Each enchanted floor has extra special features. Decorate the inside of the castle using the 17 different play pieces included or ride the light up escalator up to Mrs.Featherbon’s atrium to get a view of the entire kingdom! MSRP: $49.99

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gifts for BIG KIDS

MEGA BLOKS DESPICABLE ME SUPERVILLAIN JET

CRUSH-IT! BAT!

New CRUSH-IT Bat for high-powered hits! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Spring-action barrel Adjustable string tension Lightweight, easy swing. “Whoosh” sound when swung.Ball included. MSRP: $14.99

Ages 5+. Kevin and Stuart take to the skies in the Supervillain Jet by Mega Bloks Minions! Unleash one of the jet’s side launchers or send the pilot flying out of the working ejector seat! If things really go haywire, open the lower trap door and use the line to rappel down to safety! The Minions come with interchangeable parts, like overalls and goggles, even arms and feet, so you can mix and match to customize! MSRP: $45.99

ZOINGO BOINGO

The Flexible Freestyle Pogo that lets yo you move like never before! Enjoy fun freestyle performance perform including jumps and spins on pavement AND grass! Unlike conventional pogo sticks or pogo balls, Zoingo Boingo features a rugged stretchable cord connected to a custom grip handle at one end and an a sure-grip foot platform and durable bouncing ball bal at the other that gives you awesome control and maneuverability. man With all the benefits of a portable trampoline, tramp fitness classes are using the newly redesigned Zo Zoingo Boingo for balance, stamina and core strength! g M MSRP: $24.99

PHLAT BALL

CANDY CRAFT CHOCOLATE PEN

Draw one-of-a-kind delicious shapes made with real confectioners’ chocolate. Write messages that melt in your mouth. Fill special candy molds with an incredible level of detail and design. The Candy Craft Chocolate Pen Kit includes everything needed to make several artistic treats, including a half pound of premium confectioners’ chocolate in multiple colors, 50 candy molds, multiple pen tips, and gift bags specially made to share your custom candy creations. MSRP: $29.99

Ages 7+. Throw a Disc… Catch a Ball! It’s simple, fun and gets you on the run! Phlat Ball transforms from a flying disc to a ball when thrown… like no other ball you’ve ever seen! Its variable time-delay feature provides a surprise transformation which adds fun to game play or just having a catch! MSRP: $14.99

ACCENTUATE

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Accentuate is the award winning new guess-the-accent game, created as a fun party game for family gatherings, the creators soon realized the widespread appeal of the fun of accents: Can you copy a Californian, or mimic a Mexican? If your imitation skills are up to scratch you’ll go far with Accentuate, the new party game that will have you squirming with embarrassment! Players struggle to separate their Indian from their Irish, their Jamaican from their Japanese: Featuring 22 different accents from around the globe. Ages 16+. MSRP: $35.00

NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE BIOSQUAD ERASER BLASTER

Ages 8 +. Take down zombies two ways with the ZOMBIE STRIKE BIOSQUAD ZR-100 ERASER blaster! Blast away the undead with ZOMBIE STRIKE darts, or unleash a steady stream of BIOSQUAD zombie repellent to keep them at bay. Simply attach the ZOMBIE STRIKE BIOSQUAD zombie repellent canister to the blaster and pull the trigger. Includes 3 ZOMBIE STRIKE darts and 1 can of ZOMBIE STRIKE BIOSQUAD zombie repellent. MSRP: $19.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 39

gifts for BIG KIDS

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MELISSA & DOUG 5-IN-1 ART EASEL

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Ages 3+. The Melissa & Doug Easel makes any room into an art studio! Our double-sided, adjustable-height, kid-sized art easel includes a dry-erase board, chalkboard, locking paper-roll holder (fits either an 18” or 12” wide paper roll), child-safe paper cutter, four easy-grip clips, and a plastic tray to attach to each side of the Deluxe Standing Easel. Assembly is easy, so there’s little waiting for the next masterpiece! MSRP: $79.99

MEGA BLOKS HALO SETS

These UNSC sets from Mega Block are sure to be hits with your Halo lover! Start with the UNSC Attack Gausshog which is a heavy-duty variation of the classic Warthog ATV, this iconic UNSC vehicle features a black resin finish and gold interior, as well as working suspension for tackling tough terrain. The add the Phaeton Gunship which supports the two Promethean Soldiers as they try to prevent a brave Spartan from getting a lock on the Phaeton with her rocket launcher! Prepare for an epic showdown with the Covenant Commander by Mega Bloks Halo! Swift as a lightning bolt, the Ghost is armed with twin rapid-fire plasma cannons that will send opponents diving for cover, even as it effortlessly skims over the roughest terrain with a boosted-gravity propulsion drive. MSRP: $9.99-$45.00

BUDSIES MYSTRO: MASTER THE TUNE GAME

Repeat the beat, master the tune and follow the lights to create a song!

Mystro is an electronic memory game that challenges players’ skills through both visual and auditory cues to make a musical masterpiece. With various game modes and different levels, this musical brain teaser is fun for the entire family. MSRP: $29.99

We turn any design into a fully custom plush animal.

Each Budsie is skillfully sewn by an artist by hand. We make anything: from wacky scribbles to professional illustrations. We turn art into a stuffed animal. Large 16” in size (upgradeable to 30”!) MSRP: $79.00

RAZOR TEKNOTM SCOOTER

Breaks new frontiers of light and fun with the neon glow of this futuristic light up kick-powered ride. Step onboard and step up the excitement with a new dimension of flashing fun as pulsating blue lights give your ride a digital edge. Age: 6+ MSRP: $49.99

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MELISSA & DOUG STUFFED KANGAROO AND JOEY

Ages 3+. The lifelike Kangaroo mom and baby are ready to spring into action in a child’s room and imagination. The kangaroo’s sturdy wireframe construction and long tail and feet help it stand tall, and the baby--or joey--is soft and huggable. Plus the little baby kangaroo can go on adventures with your own little one and then store snuggly in the mama’s pouch. MSRP: $79.99 Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 41

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MICRO MAXI

Ages 5-12. The Micro Maxi Kickboard is the highest rated scooter for ages 5 to 12. The Maxi’s curving and carving action allows the rider to surf the sidewalk like a skateboard, with a handlebar for greater control and maneuverability and a rear step-on break for quick stops. MSRP: $129.00$139.00

MIPOSAUR

The future of prehistoric is here with Wow Wee Miposaur Robotics. Meet MiPosaur - the highly intelligent robotic dinosaur equipped with GestureSense Technology. Just swipe your hands to activate its many sensors. Cover its muzzle for a playful reaction or experience its mischievous side by yanking on its tail. MiPosaur comes with a trackball that allows it to follow, chase, guard and react differently to it depending on its mood. Download the app for even more fun! Fun for all ages. MSRP: $99.99

SMARTRIKE

Smart trike’s 4 in 1 tricycle designed for babies from 10 months that grows with the child and gives added value! with the lightest touch spark maneuvers like a stroller. The unique navigator button on the mudguard lets one switch from parent touch steering to child ride-control. Versatile and safe - it’s the adorable convertible. MSRP: $149.00

MICRO MINI2GO

Ages 18 months-5 Years. The Micro Mini2Go is an award-winning ride-on toy and scooter that ‘grows’ with children from eighteen months to five years old in two stages. Toddlers will love cruising around the playroom or at the park on this ride-on scooter with a seat and a drawer designed for carrying their most precious possessions. From age two to three years, simply remove the seat and drawer, and the Mini2Go converts to a stand-on scooter with an adjustable height T-bar. The Mini2Go has a rear step-on break and Micro’s feature lean-to steering, which children learn intuitively, developing balance and coordination as they go. MSRP: 129.99

GLITEK XGLIDE

SMÅLAND DOLL’S HOUSE

Welcome to Småland - Lundby’s traditional doll’s house! Plenty of room for play and it is easy to extend the house with an additional floor and a garden. The windows can be opened and all rooms are prepared for electricity. How fun….lights! Lots of accessories to add to house! MSRP: $39.99 42 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

Totally revolutionary. Exceptionally simple. The X GlideTM is a self-balancing device with the ability to go as fast as 10mph to a 15 degree incline and can go as far as 10 miles. It is light and compact enough to easily fit in the trunk of a car. Not all Glides are created equal.

Glitek works closely with our manufacturers to ensure that only the best components go into our Glides. For example, our batteries are rated at up to 5x the recharge cycles of our competitors. In addition, our dual 350 watts motor are tested for both durability and power. We fully stand behind our product with GlitekCare. MSRP: $599.00

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR BY TOMY

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The upcoming Disney•Pixar film “The Good Dinosaur” is set to release over Thanksgiving 2015, and TOMY will be producing a full complement of toys designed to capture the unique personalities of the film’s characters. TOMY’s line will cover categories including figures in multiple sizes, feature plush, interactive, role-play, bath and more. One example of innovative play is Galloping Butch, a rough and tough T-Rex with roaring sounds and galloping action! Press the button and Butch gallops just like in the movie! Activate his aggressive jaw snapping motion and ferocious roar by pushing down on his arms. Butch also talks, he says 10 sounds and phrases from the movie! This T-rex doesn’t mess around. MSRP: $39.99. Available at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com

MILES FROM TOMORROWLAND STELLOSPHERE BY TOMY

Based on the hit Disney Junior TV series “Miles from Tomorrowland,” this 3-ships-in-1 playset is the Callisto family’s home base. The Stellosphere spaceship transforms into a playset that includes a Mini StarJetter, a Zip Ship, and a Cross Vehicle Rocket System (XVR) that attaches to all 3 ships. Cross Vehicle Rocket System (XVR) comes with the Stellosphere and attaches to all vehicles across the Miles from Tomorrowland toy line, adding lights and sounds to any vehicle! MSRP: $49.99. Suggested Ages: 3 years+. Available at Toys R Us, Walmart, Target and Amazon.

STAR WARS SCIENCE THEFORCE TRAINER II: HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE

Use the power of your mind to move holograms and perform amazing feats of Jedi strength from different Star Wars movies. Real brainwave sensors on the wireless headset detect the strength of your concentration from your brainwaves and trigger changes in the hologram. Advance through 10 different levels of Jedi training. Works with most popular tablet devices including iPad, Galaxy and other Android devices. MSRP: $119.00 44 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

PEANUTS HAPPY DANCE SNOOPY INSIDE OUT TALKING PLUSH

TOMY brings to life the colorful personalities of “Inside Out,” including Riley’s five emotions, Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The toys are character-driven, each showcasing the personalities and distinct qualities of the characters in the animated film. Squeeze each plush character’s hand to hear their key phrases from the movie! MSRP: $19.99 (each sold separately). Suggested Ages: 4 years+.

Available at Toys R Us, Target, Walmart and Amazon.com.

Your little one will feel like part of the Peanuts gang with the Peanuts Happy Dance Snoopy, which dances along to the show’s classic theme song. Giving Snoopy a kiss on the nose will prompt the Beagle to laugh, kiss back, give your child a raspberry or get angry. Kids are sure to love watching his reactions and start dancing along. MSRP: $29.99

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Breaks new frontiers of light and fun with the neon glow of this futuristic light up kick-powered ride. Step onboard and step up the excitement with a new dimension of flashing fun as pulsating blue lights give your ride a digital edge. Age: 6+ MSRP: $49.99

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Motherhood lends itself to handbags. Really, truly. This everyday bag, accented with brass zippers, tutilo logo pulls, and fun fabrics can probably hold everything you need plus the kitchen sink! The space is awesome and a great bag for motherhood madness every day of the week. MSRP: $128.00

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Get a little wild on the Lil’ Crazy! Now it’s the youngsters’ turn to get in on the drifting action with the all-new Lil’ Crazy. This smaller version of our smash hit, the Crazy Cart, has been redesigned for younger riders, with simplified controls and a max speed of 2 mph to provide a fun introduction to the world of spins and drifts MSRP: $99.99

ADULT COLORING BOOKS BY SKYHORSE PUBLISHING

Whether walking in the woods or trapped on the train, the artist in you can render the colors of the world however your mind desires! Adult life can get very hectic—work, kids, bills, etc.—and very stressful, but you can now take a step back and relax! Calming Patterns: Portable Coloring for Creative Adults allows you to relive the joy of coloring that you experienced as a kid, except on an adult level. MSRP: $12.99

FLATTERBOX

Flatterbox is a box full of kind remarks, compliments or even words of advise for a special person or people in your life. An amazing gift for any occasion.

Saying thank you to a boss, coach or teacher; making you look romantic, even if you’re not (guys, trust us on this one); when you want your gift to truly mean something. MSRP: $69.99

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL OF FORT WASHINGTON

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One look inside Goldfish Swim School of Fort Washington and you’ll see the care we’ve taken to make our bright, clean facility and brand-new pool the best, most comfortable place for your children to learn to swim.

LIQUID OXYGEN - 3 STEP ACNE SYSTEM

Oxygen has been shown to have tremendous benefits, especially on the skin.

With Liquid Oxygen they do more than benefit - they rejuvenate! Oxygen helps stimulate cellular growth that leads to decreasing redness, inflammation & irritation on the skin’s surface. This product is great for acne sufferers of all ages! Their 3 Step Acne System is also great for all skin tones as well.

CHERI’S PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS SYRUP

The naturally beautiful magenta colored syrup, made from prickly pear cactus juice, is customarily used over pancakes and desserts, but is also used to make exceptionally flavorful Cactus Margaritas, Wine Coolers, Spritzers, and Prickly Pear Lemonade. 7-35 oz MSRP: $10 - $20

STORY BEHIND THIS:

Back in May I had to hit up a conference in Arizona & happened to have a few days in between that I needed to stay some extra days. So, instead of traveling all over, I decided to rent a convertible and take a trip to Sedona, Arizona - a few hours from Scottsdale where my conference was.

I hopped into this convertible and took a ride of a lifetime. Alone. No kids. No dishes, laundry, drama - none of it. Just me. A red Chevy convertible & a gorgeous open road to Sedona. I affectionately hash tagged my entire experience #SoloInSedona. Probably not the safest thing to say on social media - but I owned it. And I lived it.

That trip was really a turning point this year for me and something I’ll cherish forever. It was a reminder to me that motherhood is daunting. There are real life problems that hop into real life that can often cause setbacks. It’s not how hard you fall it’s how well you stand back up.

AND THE BIGGEST THING I LEARNED ON THAT TRIP?

I’m obsessed with prickly pears. ha. I spotted this product in a shop on the strip and after hitting a crisis a month after bringing it home - I said “THIS IS GIFT GUIDE GOODNESS” and of course I ordered enough syrup that many of my holiday gifts will have them in it. In our house, we Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving • 47 drizzle this on ice cream, in shakes & even on salads. It is HEAVEN!

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GIFTS FOR YOUR PETS

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During the holiday season, don’t forget your cherished pets! You can make them healthy treats that they will be sure to love. Search any kinds of recipes that use natural ingredients like oats or peanut butter and in a short time, with a little work, you can create a treat that will show them how important they are.

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MASON JAR MAGIC

One of my favorite it gifts ift to t give i neighbors, i hb teachers t h or other th special i l people in your life is mason jar magic gifts. Based on what your special person likes, you can fill a mason jar will all kinds of goodies to make cookies, cakes and other goodies. My personal favorite is to fill a jar with hot cocoa mix and top with marshmallows. You can also include chocolate chips, peppermint candies or other yummy hot cocoa additions. Wrap the package with a huge bow and adorable spoon and you have a gift sure to please!

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEERS

A 6-pack of your favorite beverages suddenly become holiday ready with a little hotglue, google eyes and pipe cleaners. Include some of your favorite holiday cookies, breads or treats and make anyone on your list feel festival and loved.

PERSONALIZED MUGS

I love to take a standard mug and paint it with some chalkboard paint on the outside (you can use tape for the perfect line). This allows you to personalize the mug for the person you love. You can also fill it with their favorite coffees, teas or cocoas. You can also include a piece of chalk or a chalk marker!

PICTURE GIFTS

I love to take pictures and I love to share them with the people that I love. From pictures of my kids for the grandparents; to pictures of nature for my nature loving postal carrier to animal pictures for our beloved veterinarian. Two of my favorite picture gifts are the modge podge coasters using tile from your local home improvement store and the personalized calendar. By using your HP Envy printer, you can print professional quality pictures (even including the ability to print with a hashtag for social media use) and make gifts that are sure to make everyone on your list feel special.

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#REALMOMBIGGIVE PARTNER

Kisses for Kyle has been our BIG GIVE partner for a few years and every year I get to know another child and family fighting for their lives battling childhood cancers. You see, Kisses for Kyle isn’t just another charity. They are THE charity partner in the Philadelphia region that we work so hard for. Sharon Snyder, the mom of Kyle started this organization many years ago after losing her own son to leukemia in 1998. Sharon is an angel!

Every time I see her she is surrounded by kids who just adore her. She’s changing lives.

As a mom, I can never fathom the thought of one of my children getting sick with cancer. It’s the unthinkable. I honestly don’t know what I would do. Sharon has become an incredible resource to families in the Delaware Valley. She was burdened with the unthinkable and instead of letting her heart disappear in the pain of losing her little son Kyle, she made it her everyday, lifelong goal of being apart of the hope that these families so much so deserve. Sharon wears the medal of a Real Mom who ROCKS! Over the years I heard her share her story. Her struggles. And why she made it her lifelong goal to help families battling childhood cancer.

wishes you and yours a

Very Happy Holiday Season!

Life is so short. We are only on this Earth for a minimal amount of time and children deserve all the time in the world. Cancer sucks. It deprives people of life. But with amazing givers like Sharon Synder and programs like Kisses for Kyle - it is possible to give life & love where its needed most. To the kids. And the families. I invite you to join me in support of Kisses for Kyle at Holly Days Nursery Event in Horsham on December 6th. If you feel compelled to give, do! And make sure to mention you saw it here in the Real Mom’s Guide to Giving. We will match your donation & send you one of their adorable Kisses for Kyle bracelets!

Let me share a reminder from my own mama that I heard over the years. The holidays are notabout what you get… it’s about what you give. So in of giving let’s get down to the Real Mom Big GIVE! From now till Christmas, we’ll be loading up Santa’s sack and dropping a load down chimneys near you!

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Be sure to hop onto www.RealMomGiftGuide.com and www.RealMomMedia.com EVERY SUNDAY IN DECEMBER to learn about the giveaways that week. From Miposaur by Wowee to even a GLITEX GLIDE, the SEASON OF GIVING is HERE! 50 • Real Mom’s Guide to Gift Giving

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