Favorite Christmas Gift Ideas

Do you have a future firefighter in your house?  Kids always seem to be fascinated with firefighters and fire engines.  This Fire Engine Ride On Toy would be a great gift idea.  Hours and hours of fun!

The engine has realistic sounds and lights and they can pretend with the attached hose to put out all the fires in their neighborhood.  It is large enough for 2 children to play with – so maybe that will cut down on the fighting a bit – okay, I said maybe.  No promises. 

The engine is sturdy and durable and made by KidTrax.  Kids can use the megaphone and drive around their backyard answering 9-1-1 calls from “dispatch.” 

Do you know a little boy or girl whose eyes would light up when they see this fire engine?  The Fire Engine Ride On Toy by KidTrax will give them years of enjoyment.

Who doesn’t love to sit around a camp fire?  You can just sit and enjoy some quiet time with friends or family and watching the fire is always so mesmerizing.  With the Camp Chef Fire Pit you can enjoy that camp fire right in your own backyard anytime. 

Add some drama to your outdoor entertaining.  The fire pit will add warmth, a focal point and a natural conversation area.  You can roast marshmallows or make S’mores – what kid doesn’t like that?  

Using a fire pit in backyards or patios is definitely really popular, but adding a fixed feature can be very expensive.  By purchasing a portable fire pit, you will be able to easily move it around your backyard or take it with you camping, tailgating, or to the beach.  The fire pit uses propane as well, so starting that fire is really simple. 

Consider the Camp Chef Fire Pit for your next party, family gathering, or day trip.

Do you know someone who owns a cat?  I’m sure that they would appreciate this gift.  It will save them time and a lot of mess.  No more bending over the litter box scooping or trying to lift the entire mess out and change the litter completely.  The Littermaid Mega LM900 is an automatic litter box that the cat lover will really appreciate. 

This automatic litter box works after each use to gently rake the litter and deposit any used litter into a repository at the end of the box.  Then, all the owner has to do is periodically empty the repository at the end. 

Great for multiple cat households too!!  The Littermaid Mega LM900 is large enough for multiple cats and because the litter is cleaned after each use.. the odors are greatly reduced.  Your guests may not even know you have a cat until they see it.

Let’s get our kids outside!!  The bigger kids have their bikes and scooters, but now you need something for the little ones.  The perfect gift is a Radio Flyer Trike.  Now they can get outside and cruise around the patio, deck, or sidewalk right along side the older kids and feel pretty cool themselves. 

Radio Flyer is a brand that has been around for years and years… you know you can trust them.  Durability, stability, strength, and tough for kids to use until they outgrow them and then they get passed onto the next child. 

There are several different styles and colors to choose from.  Classic red, pink, blue, or ?  There are styles with a handle for mom and dad to help with stability without having to stoop, and there are styles that even look like little motorcyles or scooters.  Whichever Radio Flyer Trike you choose, you seriously cannot go wrong with this classic ride-on toy.

Are you looking for a great gift for the gardener?  How about an all-in-one tool like the Cordless Trimmer Edger by WORX.  From a brand you can trust, this tool consolidates 2 tools into one. 

Nothing looks better than a freshly mowed and edged lawn.  What a great sense of accomplishment.  This tool gives you the flexibility of using the trimmer feature to trim around fences, flowerbeds, trees, or other lawn ornaments.  Then, easily switch it to the edger and make a nice crisp edge around patios or walkways. 

It is ergonomically designed so you can use it with comfort and then store it easily with your other garden tools on the included wall mount.  Don’t worry about fighting a cord constantly with this tool because it uses a battery. 

Upgrade your gardening tools and save space by replacing 2 different tools with the Cordless Trimmer Edger by WORX.  If you have a gardener in your life who takes great pride in making their garden neat and tidy, this is the perfect gift!!

If you are looking for an easy way to take your baby along without having to drag along a heavy stroller, the Kelty Backpack Carrier is a great option.  You can take your little guy or gal along hiking, walking, or shopping.  This carrier is even great for travelling through airports without having the added hassle of bringing along a stroller. 

This carrier has a lightweight frame but is strong enough to hold up to 50 pounds.  The fabric is breathable so baby won’t get overheated and it is easily cleanable for those little accidents along the way that just happen.

 Take a look at the Kelty Backpack Carrier for making your next trip with baby a breeze!!  The backpack has many pockets for storage and also comes in several color choices.  With backpack carriers, no need to stay home from that next hiking trip just because you don’t want to deal with the stroller!

Do you have someone in your family with asthma or allergies?  Do you suffer from sleep apnea or difficulty sleeping?  The Healthmate Austin Air purifier/cleaner may be able to help your situation.  With a HEPA filtration system that cleans 99.7% of the irritants from the air in your home, you and your family can be breathing much cleaner air right away.  

If you have pets in your home and then discover that one of your children has an asthma problem, it is a heartbreaking time.  What do you do?  Your pet has become part of the family, but your child is suffering.  Why not try an air cleaner/purifier first before you decide to get rid of your little furry friend.  It’s worth a shot to see if it helps and less heartbreak for the children. 

The Healthmate Austin Air Purifier/Cleaner takes care of removing impurities from the air for an area of up to 1500 square feet and the unit is completely portable so you can easily move it from one area of your home to another.  It also comes in several different colors to not detract from your decor.

So, who is next on your list?  The Denon DVD 2500BTCI Blu Ray DVD CD Player is for the the movie buff, the electronics guru, or the entire family!!

Does your family have a weekly Movie Night?  We do.  We have done it for years and the kids always look forward to Saturday night “at the movies.  It is a great way to connect with the kids and have some family fun time as well.

The Denon DVD 2500BTCI Blu Ray DVD CD Player is a great idea because if you are planning on switching over to the Blu Ray format, you don’t have to make a clean break from your DVDs just yet.  You can use this unit to play Blu Ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs as well.  So, as you start your Blu Ray collection, you can still enjoy your DVDs that you already own.  This would be a great addition to your home entertainment system!

See you at the Movies!!

Does your little boy (or big boy) have an obsession with trains?  The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Railway Set is just the right thing for the train enthusiast.  This set is made with quality wooden craftsmanship and is a very large set, full of VALUE!!  Your “train engineer in training” will enjoy hours and hours of playtime and creativity.

The  set includes over 130 pieces and several layout plans, or make your own.  The pieces are also compatible with the Thomas the Tank Engine sets as well as Brio.

Put the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Railway Set under the Christmas tree and see your child (or hubby) light up like a Christmas tree

Does your child love to “help” Mommy or Daddy in the kitchen?  If so, then the Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen is absolutely the right choice for Christmas this year!!  This kitchen will give your child many, many role-playing possibilities to expand his or her imagination.  The kitchen offers many realistic features to let your child be just like Mom or Dad.

The LifeStyle Deluxe Kitchen is one of the larger kitchens on the market, but that offers plenty of space specifically designed to help your child develop the ability for cooperative play with others.  Features include appliances that make realistic sounds, a sink with a pull-out sprayer, a granite-look countertop, tons of storage, and a window with a light.  Your child will smile when they hear all the cooking sounds that will come from the “stainless steel” oven, dishwasher, microwave, stovetop, and phone. This kitchen is also perfect for both boys and girls as the colors are not at all gender specific.

When you see this kitchen, you will wish you had received this as a child yourself – but go ahead and play with it now!!  Have fun!!