Review: CrossTimber (TOS Review) #hsreviews #name #namemeaning #CrossTimber #gift #personalizedgift

What’s in a name?

If you are looking for a personalized gift for someone this holiday season (or any occasion) CrossTimber has some great name related gifts!

For these review I received a 5x7 personalized framed print.  I was able to choose from a wide variety of backgrounds, I gave them the name and frame choice and they delivered!

This ladybug print will go great in her ladybug and butterfly bedroom!  Not sure why ladybugs became her décor, but it has been since birth!  She’s only 3 now, so she probably won’t be as excited about this item, as I am…but, I know as she gets older she will truly appreciate it!

The frame is metal and appears sturdy (NOT a cheap, chintzy frame), the frame is 7 x 9, the print is 5x7. I received the 4^th (and least expensive frame choice), described as thin, metallic brown. It does have a glass front.  The cost of this item, as pictured above is $23 plus S&H. You can add on items such as bookmarks, card or personalized messages on the back for only a few dollars more!

CrossTimber will contact you to iron out any details before delivering your print.  It was delivered in a timely manner, and packaged securely. 

There are a lot of options:  mugs, bookmarks, and music boxes and more; with lots of prints to choose from as well!

Each name comes with a origin, definition and a Bible verse.

I’m so excited to hang this beautiful print in my daughters room!  I also learned about her name more in the process!  We chose her name because it was a family name, with a Hawaiian spin!  It was neat to learn more about it’s original origin and meaning, as opposed to just “Hawaiian for Colleen”. 

CrossTimber is hosting a Giveaway currently, hope on over to enter! 

They also give discounts for bulk orders! 

You know the old adage of “It’s the thought that counts”, so much thought is put into this gift, not just by the buyer, but by the seller as well!  It’s a gift sure to be treasured and to last a lifetime! 

Other crew members received prints too, as well as other items!  Be sure to click on the button before to check out what they thought and to learn about other items that are available for purchase!

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Review: Statesman Ties

I was so excited when Statesman Ties contacted me to do a review for them!  They make state and country themed ties!  How fun is that?  I have a brother serving a church mission in Idaho currently, so I took the opportunity to order a custom tie for him as a gift! 

You can choose from 15 US States and 53 countries, some of which are available in skinny style as well as.

Each tie has an added special feature of a message added to the back of the tie!  You can add 2 lines of up to 21 spaces to the back of the tie for an additional $4 to the $32 cost of the tie.

The ties are of good quality and they come covered in a plastic sleeve (as pictured).

This would make a great gift for the missionary in your life, though they would also be great for military members and frequent travelers.  A token of somewhere they have been, or the place they call HOME! 

I can’t wait to give my brother his gift!  I hope to see some more states and countries available in the near future, as well! 

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Disclaimer:  I received a personalized tie free in exchange for an honest review of this product.  All opinions are my own.

Educational Gift Ideas for the Holidays!

In some ways I dread the holidays…it’s just more stuff!  I don’t need anymore stuff in my house, do you?  This year I’m really trying to focus more on educational items.  Not just stuff that will cause more clutter!  I’ve also been searching for good deals on items.  Here is a great list of educational items, for all ages and they come at great prices!  This year my kids will be receiving blocks, books, games, and outdoor equipment!  I love to get them stuff that I know is helping build brain cells as well as enjoyable entertainment! 
  Tegu Blocks - Give your kiddos the opportunity to defy gravity! These wooden blocks are embedded with magnets so that kids can build structures they have only dreamed of!
Magformers Challenger Set - With this 112-Piece magnetic building set, kids ages 6 to 12 imaginations are guaranteed to run wild! This is a great gift to give to siblings to share. It can also be a generous addition to a classroom or after-school program!
Frozen Puzzle Pack - Winter is the time of year to celebrate the very popular Disney movie, Frozen! Keep the Frozen fun going after the movie is over with these four Frozen puzzles.
Veggie Tales Floor Puzzle - Little ones can put together this fun floor puzzle with their favorite Veggie Tales characters! This 3-foot puzzle will keep your little learners thinking and laughing as the faces of Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber begin to appear piece by piece. Coloring Books for Everyone - Coloring is not just for kids anymore, it's for everyone - making this a great gift for an entire family! These six coloring books are filled with mesmerizing designs. Gift these coloring books to a family, classroom, or split up the books to give to six artists who you love!
Frozen Etch a Sketch Jr. - The classic and creative tool we all grew up with has been updated with your child's favorite characters from Disney's Frozen. Elsa and Olaf can watch your little one draw on the Etch a Sketch as they are inspired by their favorite Disney movie. Then Elsa's magical snow will wipe the canvas clean, ready for another masterpiece.
Holiday Coloring Book Freebie - If you’re looking for a low-cost way to say “thinking of you,” this coloring book is as easy to give as 1-2-3. Just download it for free, print it, and add a nice card to your envelope. Slimy Squishy Polymer Set - Give the gift of science exploration! This fun, hands-on experiment only requires water, adult supervision, and creativity! What a fun way for kids and parents or older siblings to learn together!
Science Experiment Subscription - Science experiments require a lot of planning. Let the scientific FUN come to you with a 1-year subscription to the award-winning Young Scientist Club!
Life of Fred Beginning Reader Set - Children who are learning to read will love listening to mom, dad, grandma, older brother, or anyone else read the Life of Fred stories aloud! Read these silly stories together and learn basic concepts about math, the English language, colors, and science!
Berenstain Bears Books - Read these books over the holidays to encourage family values like cleaning up, the joy of giving, saying “I’m sorry,” and more! The book bundle includes Thanksgiving and Christmas stories too!
A set of The Velveteen Rabbit, Corduroy, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and other classic books! Add these classic titles to your little one’s library, or distribute the books to a handful of little ones who love to read!

What are you shopping for this holiday season? The gift of learning a new language? Picking up a new talent like playing a musical instruments or stargazing? Discover amazing gift ideas that promote education on Educents!

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Stocking Stuffers for Boys (what's in my boys' stockings)

I always have the hardest time with stocking stuffers; I don't want to spend too much money, but I don't want to fill them up with candy or dollar store junk either. It doesn't help that their stockings are HUGE either, which is why this year I am using cinch sacks, which are part of their gifts...and just filling them!

My 6yo (C) and 4yo (Z) are getting basically the same things in their stockings this year.

I always find neat stocking stuffers in the clearance aisles; I split the crocs decor between the 3 boys.

And at drugstores (the top right is a holder for playing cards), everything was about $1 each.

I also buy things in bulk and split them up....these were part of a 20 pack of hot wheels, the head lamps and ninjango pens came in a 3 pack at Costco, the water bottles came in a pack of 5 from woot.com, and the marble racers were a 3 pack on another deal site (maybe Totsy.com)

Little Lego kits are always a hit!


Books!

Ninjago shirt

C really wanted an electric train this year, but we have a wooden set already, so I got him this battery powered train to go with it.

Little c (2yo) got a few of the same things as his big brothers and a few more items geared towards smaller guys. The fishing set was from Amazon, he is always pretending to fish with anything that resembles a fishing line.

C is also getting scotch tape and aluminum foils his bag....sounds crazy, but I can bet those will be his favorite things!

I had big plans to make some stocking stuffers this year, but I guess that will be saved for Easter Baskets! I won't lie either, I always over buy and end up putting stuff aside for another holiday. These bags are FULL and I have a few more GREAT deals coming in the mail!  So I'll consider myself as having a head start on Easter ;)

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