12 Days of Gifts Galore Giveaway Hop

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Up for Grabs is a $50 Gift Card to www.problemsolvers.com

Problem solvers is a great site that offers toy's and games and other great items for kids. Perfect to find that special gift for the little love of your life for the holidays.

Problem solvers Sent me the Auto-Grind Lighted Salt & Pepper Mills

These stainless steel salt-and-pepper mills are engineered with battery-powered, ceramic grinders and LED food-targeted light to help you season flawlessly in any light. Grind level is adjustable. Acrylic stand catches granules. Uses 4 AAA batteries (not included).

• Salt and pepper grinders
• Lighted salt & pepper mills
• Adjustable grind levels
• Stand included

They retail for 49.95 and are really great. I love to cook and these are great for adding fresh salt and pepper. I love the light so that when we are eating at the table in low light we can still season our food. A must have for anyone who loves to cook.


www.problemsolvers.com has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a $50 Gift Card

Holiday GG 2011 Ozeri Maestro Electric Wine Opener Giveaway

I just discovered a new product that I am totally in love with and would make a great holiday gift especially for that person that is hard to shop for because they have everything.

Ozeri Maestro Electric Wine Opener with Infrared Wine Thermometer and Digital LCD Display.

Inspired by the wine cellar tradition of monitoring wine temperature with precision to ensure the best flavors and aromas, the Ozeri Maestro Electric Wine Opener blends an advanced electric wine opener with a new state of the art infrared non contact thermometer.
FEATURES

-opens up to 80 bottles of wine on a single charge
-built-in thermometer displays both wine bottle and room temperature readings on its digital LCD screen.
- a digital battery meter on its LCD screen so that you are never out of charge
- operates without cords via the simple push of a button.
- includes an elegant recharging base with a built in foil cutter to remove wine seals.
- opens both natural and synthetic corks
- an ergonomic grip for easy handling
- Digital battery meter displays on an LCD screen so you never run out of charge

We really love this Wine opener. I love the ease of use and the ability to read the wines temperature. I would definitely recommend this opener as a holiday gift this season. It retails for $79.99 and can be found on Amazon.

Ozeri has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a Maestro Electric Wine Opener.

HOLIDAY GG 2011 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Wii Game

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Shane is in love with this game. It is really good for getting him moving and keeping him entertained. He enjoys the dancing and customization of the characters.
His favorite character is Simon and his favorite song so far is La Bamba.

I love that it gets him up and moving and it plays on his love of music. Its so cute to watch him dance with the characters.

How it works:

You Choose any of the six chipmunks--Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor--as playable characters.
The you can perform 50 different dance moves by following the moves on the screen in time to the beat; the closer to the beat you perform the move, the more points you will earn.
Rock out to 30 of the greatest chipmunk tunes as you entertain roaring crowds.
Perform fantastic finishing moves to increase your score by filling up your "Munk Power" meter.
Customize your characters choosing across four categories including shirts, hats, glasses and bling!

Full Music Track List Includes:

All Day and All of the Night
All Star
Beat It
Bring It On
California Dreamin’
Crocodile Rock
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I Fought The Law
It’s Tricky
Just Like Heaven
Karma Chameleon
Kids In America
La Bamba
Life Is A Highway
Love Shack (w/ The Chipettes)
Oh Pretty Woman
Only Want to Be With You
Play That Funky Music Chipmunk
Shake Your Groove Thing
Stayin’ Alive
Surfin’ Safari
The Chipmunk Song
Turn the Beat Around (w/ The Chipettes)
Video Killed the Radio Star
Walkin’ On The Sun
We’re the Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)
Whip It
Witch Doctor
You Really Got Me
You Spin Me ‘Round


This would make a great stocking stuffer for kids of all ages. It is available for Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii. It is available on amazon right now for $29.99.

Holiday GG 2011 Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck

For the Last 2 months My Son has been talking about one of the hottest toys out this Holiday season -Mattel's Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck.  So imagine the excitement when I learned I would be given the opportunity to review it.

Smokey the Fire truck is a real working fire truck brought to life.
This interactive buddy talks, tells jokes, eats, exercises and sings.
Smokey is a freewheeling friend is complete with movable hoses that spray water mist
Features expandable ladders and sensors that respond to the child's movements.

Smokey can be pushed around the house like a regular truck but he is so much more than that Smokey takes interactive to a new level. Smokey talks to your child. He says so many neat/funny phrases. His mouth moves as he speaks.
You child can help put out fires by using Smokey's cannon to shoot out blue balls (water cannons) that represent water to help put out fires. Shane loves helping him put out fires. He has a leaver on his side that puts him up and down. Pull him up for singing mode or down for character mode.

As A mom, I think he is adorable and says lots of cute things. Shane plays with him all day long and he is one of those toys that Shane will not tire of because of how interactive he is. The only complaint I have is he is a little loud but well worth it for the joy and hours of fun he brings Shane.

See him in action



Smokey retails for $60.00 but can be found on sale several places. Amazon currently has him for $40.00. He is a MUST have toy for the Holidays this year.

HOLIDAY GG 2011 Gourmet Gift Basket Giveaway

We love Gourmetgiftbaskets.com Gift baskets here. They are quality baskets stuffed to the max with amazing gourmet treats.

This Holiday season they have really nice gift baskets. I have had the opportunity several times in the past to sample their baskets and am very impressed each time I receive one.

This year Gourmet gift baskets is donating several care packages to soldiers for the Holiday's. What an outstanding way to give back!

Gourmet Gift baskets has also been kind enough to offer one of my readers a Christmas Gift Basket Classic.

This awesome basket includes

· Almond Pecan-dy Crunch by Morley Candy Makers - 9.25 oz. - This ultra-luxurious candy crunch is made by covering gourmet popcorn and pecans in a rich, smooth caramel glaze.
· Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies by J&M Foods - 6 oz. - Made with only the finest of natural ingredients, these cookies will satisfy even the most discerning chocoholic.
· Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods - 6 oz. - These extraordinary pretzels are the perfect unsalted snack!
· Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip - 7.8 oz. - This gourmet raspberry honey mustard dip adds a flavorful zing to pretzels, and goes especially well with the East Shore Specialty Foods Dipping Pretzels that we have included in our Gift Baskets for Christmas.
· Salted Peanuts in Box by Feridie's - 7 oz. – Only the finest peanuts, flavored with salt, these gourmet snacks are just as Mother Nature intended.
· Signature Dark Chocolate Bar by Lake Champlain - 3 oz. - This decadent and complex dark chocolate bar will satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning chocolate lover.
· Buttered Peanut Crunch by Old Dominion Peanut Company - 10 oz. - This flavorful peanut crunch is made with only top of the line gourmet peanuts, brown sugar, and “AA” grade butter. Taste them and you will understand that the best ingredients create the best peanut crunch!
· Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 4 oz. - Our proprietary blend of nuts and dried fruit is a delicious and surprisingly healthy snack.
· Parmesan Artichoke & Garlic Cheese Biscuits by Salem Baking Company - 1.5 oz. - These crumbly biscuits will melt in your mouth leaving a trail of flavor to be savored.
· Chocolate Covered Cherries by Marich - 2.3 oz. - These indulgent gourmet chocolate covered cherries are one of the favorite snacks in our line of Holiday Gift Baskets.

Disney's Prep and Landing DVD

On November 22nd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment releases
PREP & LANDING on DVD

PREP & LANDING is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne, voiced by Dave Foley (Disney Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Cars), is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion. Instead he is partnered with an idealistic rookie elf named Lanny, voiced by Derek Richardson (TV’s “Men in Trees”), to execute a special Christmas Eve mission. While on their journey, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and ultimately threaten Christmas for children around the world. Bonus features include entertaining Elf training videos shot in Santa’s workshop, "Operation Secret Santa" and much more!

Bonus Features:

· Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer Shorts:

– “Tiny’s Big Adventure“ – The assistant to the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center is trying to make a pot of coffee and in the process, accidentally ruins the elves' break room

– “Operation Secret Santa” – Lead elves Lanny and Wayne are sent on a special assignment by Mrs. Clause (voice of Betty White) into Santa's office

· Prep & Landing Kringle Academy Training Videos – Entertaining Elf training videos shot in Santa’s workshop

– Elfdate.com/The Fruitcake Factory/Spa Navidad

– Welcome to Kringle Academy

– Kringle Academy Equipment Training

– Academy Do’s and Don’ts

This DVD is a must have for the Holiday season. My son loves the elves especially Lanny the rookie elf. He thinks they are "so funny". He also requests we watch the bonus feature Operation Secret Santa. He really took to the Elf Lanny and this bonus feature has Lanny. This is such a great movie we will be taking it with us to watch again on our 3 hour trip to and from Grandma and Grandpa's house for Thanksgiving.

Prep and Landing is a 1-Disc DVD and retails for $19.99 U.S. / $24.99 Canada

Beauty & The Beast: Special Editions on Blu-ray & DVD

My favorite movie as a kid was Beauty & The Beast.

So I was excited to learn of the Beauty & The Beast: Special Editions on Blu-ray & DVD
On November 22nd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment releases the following:

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION on Blu-ray™ and DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Movie Download
BEAUTY & THE BEAST: BELLE'S MAGICAL WORLD SPECIAL EDITION on DVD and Movie Download

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION is a delightful tale! Share in the wonder as Mrs. Potts recounts another “tale as old as time” about a Christmas past that almost wasn’t – thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte, who is determined to keep Belle and Beast apart forever. This enchanting adventure boasts delightful songs, spellbinding visuals and enduring themes of hope, friendship and love. Bonus features include a behind the scenes featurette, , Disney Sing-a-long mode, "As Long As There's Christmas" music video and much more!

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./ $46.99 Canada
1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./ $35.99 Canada

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: BELLE'S MAGICAL WORLD SPECIAL EDITION is a new Special Edition inspired by the original classic, Beauty and the Beast. Join Belle, Disney’s spirited princess, Beast, Cogsworth, Lumiere, plus some charming new friends, as they discover how teamwork and friendship can turn a once-gloomy castle into a dazzling palace fit for a princess! This fun-filled, instant classic with your favorite characters and enchanting songs proves that true beauty shines from within! Bonus features include Disney’s Sing Me a Story with Belle “What’s Inside Counts," Belle’s Delightful Dinner Game, and much more!

1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./ $35.99 Canada
Standard Definition Movie Download = $29.99 U.S./ $35.99 Canada





I love these Special editions. BELLE'S MAGICAL WORLD SPECIAL EDITION is my favorite.
I loved watching the castle turn into a palace and the songs are just beautiful.
Both these would make great stocking stuffers for the Holidays this year.