MyLitter Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be hard – it’s easy to get overwhelmed with options!
We’ve put together our annual Holiday Gift Guide with some great brands and products that will make perfect gifts this holiday season. You’ll find gifts for everyone in the family, from the kids to the grandparents.
And…. scroll all the way to the end to enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
Kids Gifts
Get the imagination fired up with this fun wooden station!
Engage in role play with this elaborate fire station. One truck has light/sound functionality for extra action. BRIO creates innovative, high-quality and well-designed toys with clean, simple designs that spark children’s creativity and imagination while encouraging and supporting each stage of their development.
Disney Royal Gown ELENA OF AVALOR Doll
A really beautiful doll and a good role model to boot! Meet Elena of Avalor, the adventurous Crown Princess who wields her scepter with bravery and compassion.
(SO great for the curious kiddos)
Use your smart phone or tablet (no app download required!) to explore the amazing world of microscopic with Smart scope! Magnify your finds, take a picture and share it with your friends or send images of your magnified objects to your big screen TV so everybody can see every little detail. Includes a removable light source and sliding object tray with two levels of magnification as well as a travel bag to take Smart scope out in the field with you.
Disney Frozen Little Kingdom Small Doll & Friend Assortment
Kids can imagine setting off on a snowy adventure with ELSA and OLAF or ANNA and SVEN with the DISNEY’S FROZEN LITTLE KINGDOM SMALL DOLL AND FRIEND Assortment! Kids will have so much fun accessorizing ANNA and ELSA’s outfits with the included SNAP-IN accessories.
These are great little building sets to encourage engineering minds!
Kids can watch favorite Yo-kai appear before their eyes with the new Yo-kai Watch™ Model Zero! Insert a Yo-Motion™ Yo-kai Medal into the Yo-kai Watch™ Model Zero, push the switch and a short animation of the Yo-kai character will project on a wall to show off their signature move.
The CHASE N’ GO BALL POPPER toy features the same air-powered popping play that kids love with an exciting twist! For a giggling good time, parents or kids can swivel the trunk around to deliver even more unpredictable ball-popping action! The toy has several features that encourage little ones to stand, crawl, grasp, and even dance along to the elephant’s poppin’ tunes.
My Little Pony Guardians of Harmony Figures
MY LITTLE PONY fans can pretend to recreate the excitement of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic with sculpted versions of some of their favorite characters. Each figure features nine points of articulation and awesome deco, as well as a few accessories to go with each of their personalities.
My Little Pony Equestria Girls Minis
Build out your MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS MINIS world with these character Accessory Packs! APPLEJACK is serving up some tasty treats and RAINBOW DASH is ready to hit the field in her stylish and sporty soccer uniform. Each mini doll comes complete with accessories.
Virtual Explorer Antopia Adventure with Ant Farm by Uncle Milton
You just can’t get more nerd-tastic than this- LOVE it! 🙂
Go on an incredible journey through an ant colony! This unique 4-in-1 system combines exciting virtual reality and augmented reality technology with hands-on Ant Farm live ant habitat activities and real STEM learning.
Virtual Explorer Space Expedition with Star Planetarium by Uncle Milton
Another really fun idea for curious minds and space-loving kids!
Go on an incredible journey through our solar system! This unique 4-in-1 system combines exciting virtual reality and augmented reality technology with hands-on planetarium activities and real STEM learning.
When you want to have some fun with your older kids – this looks like a great new game to get everyone laughing!
Like the classic Clue? Then check this out…
You’re invited to a masquerade party at the estate of art collector Baron Whitetooth. Little does he know, you’re a world-class jewel thief. And you are not alone. Keep your identity a secret as you maneuver through the mansion pocketing priceless gemstones. Observe the other guests and use deduction to unmask the other crooks before they catch you.
I think we all know a family that would love some Giant Jenga… amiright?
The classic Jenga game, but MUCH BIGGER! At setup, starts at nearly 22 inches high, and can stack to over 4 feet high in play! Blocks are over 8 times the size of original Jenga blocks.
This 3Doodler is a super fun new way to let your creativity flow! The 3D pen comes with lots of filament and tons of accessories so your kids and teens can try their hand at creating anything their imagination dreams up. Hammacher-Schlemmer offers this nice kit as well as many extra parts for a reasonable price!
Housewares
This is a great gift for a coffee lover on your list – but it also turns your cream into a delicious foam (so fun!) – which is great for hot cocoa lovers as well!
The Ninja ® Coffee Bar System is a single serve and glass carafe coffee system—complete with a variety of brew types and sizes you can’t get anywhere else. (Everything from Classic Brew to a Super-Concentrated specialty brew!) The professional coffeemaker even has a built-in frother with hot and cold frothing capabilities.
*LOVE* these ultra-soft sheets – you won’t want to leave your bed!
The Original PeachSkinSheets are GREAT for hot sleepers! Breathable, ultra soft, anti-pill and anti-snag bed sheets featuring thermal control and moisture management properties…warm sleepers stay cool, and cool sleepers stay cozy. The durable athletic grade performance SMART fabric wicks away moisture to keep you drier and more comfortable. Best of all, they have a luxurious 1500 Thread Count softness with a brushed PeachSkin finish on both sides. Available in Split King, Cali King, King, Queen, Full, Twin and XL Dorm Twin and XL Dorm Full.
Guy Fieri 9″ Fry Pan – Love, Peace and Taco Grease
How fun is this taco pan? 🙂
Guy Fieri products incorporate style with unique function built expressly to the specifications of the famous chef and restauranteur. This Decorated Fry Pan with Love, Peace and Taco Grease design will beautify your kitchen! Features a long-lasting, non-stick coating that will give the pan a glazed finish as well as provide for easy cleanup. The silicone soft spray handle provides added comfort. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended. Decorated fry pan with Eagle design measures 9-1/2 inch diameter.
Fred & Friends Kitchen Gadgets
Surprise your cooking friends with a fun and unexpected gift for the kitchen…. Like this The “Grate” Taco cheese shredder – how cute is that?? – and tons of other fun and funky kitchen accessories!
For any hostess who wants to make a party feel special – here are some gorgeous and glittery gifts that will bring sparkle to her Holiday table!
Cheers Confetti Set of 4 Salad Plates by Mikasa
The fun and whimsical designs of the Cheers collection set a festive mood at any gathering. Cheers Confetti is the perfect pattern to bring fun and the spirit of the holiday to any gathering. Each salad plate features a different holiday sentiment in metallic platinum or gold. Comes in a hat box, making it perfect for gift giving.
Rockford Rose Gold Plated 20-Piece Flatware Set by Mikasa
Mikasa’s beautiful Rockford Rose Gold Flatware features an understated design with a rose gold shiny finish to complement virtually any setting. Crafted of superior quality 18/0 stainless steel. 20 piece flatware set, service for four, includes (4) each: dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon and teaspoon. Hand wash.
Shark Rocket Complete Duo Clean
This is an amazing new powerful, yet lightweight, vacuum from Shark – and it takes care of every surface in the house!
The Shark Rocket Complete with DuoClean Technology gives you two brushrolls working in unison to remove the three types of dirt from your floors and carpets: large, small and stuck-on particles. At under 10 pounds, this ultra-lightweight upright vacuum easily converts into a hand vac for versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning. It also has powerful LED lights on the hand vac and nozzle, brushroll access for quick and easy maintenance, a TruePet Motorized Brush for deep cleaning in the palm of your hand, and an Extendable Under Appliance Wand. (Full Review coming soon!)
Baker’s Advantage Nonstick Slider Cookie Sheet
Need new cookie sheets? (So do I!) and so does just about everyone else who loves to bake around the holidays!
This Baker’s Advantage Nonstick Slider Cookie Sheet with Targets is a practical and thoughtful gift for any baker on your list!
Baker’s Advantage Fillables Pans
Speaking of fun in the kitchen – these are SO. MUCH. FUN. (Especially if you have a teen that wants to try out Pinteresty desserts!)
Baker’s Advantage 10 Inch Nonstick 2-Piece Round Cake Pan
Baker’s Advantage 8 Cup Nonstick 2-Piece Cake Cone Pan
Fillables Bakeware from Baker’s Advantage lets you makes a cake that has a yummy treat hiding inside each piece. It’s like getting two desserts in one! These special pans create little pockets in the center that you can fill with any treat you like: candy, sprinkles, marshmallows, fruit… you name it! Just pour in your favorite boxed or homemade cake mix and bake.
Kenmore 18-Volt 2-in-1 Stick Vaccuum
An easy cordless way to clean in a jiffy! (Great for a college student as well)
The stick vac features touch power and speed control, a self-standing design all in a sleek, lightweight vac. For added convenience, this cordless, 2-in-1 cleaner can be used as a stand-up vacuum or a handheld vacuum to meet every need.
“Manly” Gifts
UE MEGABOOM Bluetooth Speaker (Waterproof and Shockproof)
This speaker is INCREDIBLE! It puts off HUGE sound and dad can take it anywhere (even out on the water!)
UE MEGABOOM is a portable wireless speaker on steroids. Blast freakishly amazing 360-degree sound with deep, heart-pounding bass-everywhere you go.
Char-Broil Grilling Accessories
Paul’s grill is his happy place – if you’ve got a guy like him on your list, this is for you!
Make dad’s job a little easier (and more fun) with some brand new Char-Broil grilling accessories! Choose from quality tool sets, a charcoal starter to cut prep time in half, even a light to help him continue grilling in the dark. Here are some good options to get you started:
- Char-Broil Half-Time Charcoal Starter
- Char-Broil Comfort-Molded Silicon Grilling Gloves
- Char-Broil 2-Piece Tool Set
- Char-Broil Basting Spoon
- Char-Broil LED Sideshelf Magnet Light
- Char-Broil Digital Thermometer
Craftsman Heroes at Home Beanie
We all know dad’s the “hero” at home – tell him with this nice beanie!
Craftsman Extreme Grip 14 pc Screwdriver Set
You can never go wrong with Craftsman tools – the quality and and the warranty are second to none!
The Craftsman Extreme GRIP platform is designed to offer better engagement with fasteners, reducing cam-out and slippage, aiding in the removal of stripped screws.
Craftsman 18 oz Flex Claw Hammer
The Flex Claw Hammer allows the user to drive nails with precision and easily pry boards thanks to an indexing joint head. Offers four unique positions for easy accessibility for prying nails and boards with increased leverage.
Sports & Outdoors
Under-the-Weather Personal Pod
Tired of sitting through sports games in the cold or wet? Guys this is BRILLIANT gift for a sports parent!
This one-of-a-kind, patented pop-up tent is perfect for all outdoor sporting events. Protect yourself from sun, wind, rain and snow while watching sporting events, fishing, hunting and other activities. This lightweight tent can be set up anywhere in 20 seconds and folds down in 40 seconds. This tent is highly water resistant, windproof up to 38mph, has SPF 50 sun protection, and will keep you up to 30° warmer when fully enclosed by the dual action zippers.
I like camping and being outdoors – but I DO NOT LIKE being cold. This looks like a cool little gadget!
Women
Home is where the heart is – and I totally *heart* these state necklaces!
This one does double duty – 1) Looks great over anything and 2) Hides the fact that you went back for thirds on Thanksgiving 😉
L’Occitane Arlessiene Eua de Toilette
Very feminine, gorgeous scent – will lift your spirits all winter long!
Absolutely floral, the Arlésienne Eau de Toilette unfolds like a musk of flowers, with a captivating trail. The supreme elegance of a velvety rose encounters the mystery of an irresistible violet, draped in spicy notes of saffron. Three dual-faceted flowers with both tender innocence and hypnotic sensuality. Contrasting Provençal beauties alternately soft, bold and impetuous.
L’Occitane “Hugs & Kisses” Lip & Hand Duo
Just the right size for a teacher gift or “Secret Santa” present (But NICE)
L’Occitane Shea Butter Holiday Ornament
This 2-in-1 bauble is the perfect accruement to hang on your tree and indulge in a beauty moment.
Wrap your skin in nourishing Shea Butter and discover the repairing and protecting properties of this unique ingredient. Our Shea Butter Collection is the ultimate winter must-have.
Warm, Cozy and cute – would make a nice gift for a friend! (These come in a tons of fun colors too… one for every coat!)
This is such a fun way to get out of your cooking rut and try something new and delicious. (The meals we tried were so-so good guys!!)
Plus, Blue Apron makes cooking each meal incredibly EASY. Not only are there instructions (with handy step-by-step pictures) but every tiny ingredient you need is included in your box (even little wrapped pats of irish butter – Hello!! Adorable!!)
I only wish I had a box coming every week….(ahem – ahem)
**This would also be a fun mother-child experience if you have a kiddo that wants to be the next Top Chef. 🙂
Teens
This is so cool – if you have photo-obsessed teens this will make a really great gift!
HP recently launched their newest, incredibly fun 2×3” smartphone printer. Check out these fun features!
- 2×3 photo printing on sticky-backed paper
- mobile printing – take it anywhere
- social media printing – print photos from your social media profiles
- Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and more
Purchase at any of the following retailers:
- HP: HP Sprocket Printer and HP ZINK Sticky-backed Photo Paper
- Amazon: HP Sprocket Printer and HP ZINK Sticky-backed Photo Paper
- Best Buy: HP Sprocket Printer and HP ZINK Sticky-backed Photo Paper
Hammocks are great for outdoorsy folks or teens – they pack light and make sleeping outside more fun!
MiroPure Hair Straightening Brush
Takes just minutes to brush curly hair straight – and tons of awesome reviews!
Get your teen a gift card to one of their favorite places – and feel like a smartie knowing it’s good for them too 😉
*Plus if you purchase $25 in giftcards you receive a Free Small Smoothie or 12 oz Juice!
Also – check out TONS of other Gift Card Ideas on Amazon.
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