Mugs, Benders, Ornaments, Candles, Slippers and other Fun Gift Items!

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DaySpring

www.dayspring.com

	Really Woolly - Latte Mug		Ease of Use

• Favorite features -

  • Large handle makes this mug easy to hold and balances the "weight" of the mug

  • clever and creative design is fun and colorful

  • encouraging verse brightens your day

  
  

      This mug is a great gift for the coffee drinker on your list! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

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	Max Lucado Mug

• Favorite features -

  • large enough for latte or your favorite coffee

  • sponge paint look with encouraging saying by Max Lucado

  
  

      The person on your list who loves their morning coffee will love this mug! Add some coffee or extra touches like chocolate as a stir in for coffee and have a great gift! Extremely well done, DaySpring!

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	Really Woolly - Christmas Mug

• Favorite Features -

  • fun, colorful holiday design for a mug that will be loved

  • large side allows it to hold a lot of coffee, cocoa, cider or whatever you want!

      This is a great gift item for a gift exchange - team up with your favorite coffee, cocoa or whatever for a fun gift! Tremendously well done, DaySpring! 

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Ornaments -

	Really Woolly Happy Birthday Jesus!			Our First Christmas Together
	Snow Wonders Snowglobe			One Extraordinary Gift Triptych
	Veggie Tales

• Favorite Features -

  • 22 fun new ornaments to choose from for 2006

  • attention to details - Really Woolly is a "Woolly-in-the-box", snowglobes, color - lots of fun!

  • individually boxed - easy to give

  
  

      Start a new tradition where you give each person on your list an ornament - be sure to give it the beginning of December so they can enjoy it all month long! DaySpring ornaments are second to none and include verses to focus on the real meaning of the season! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

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	Christmas Teapot

• Favorite Features -

  • beautiful shades of green

  • quality is apparent  - clearly attention has been paid to detail, design and function

  
  

      This teapot is perfect for the tea drinker on your gift list as it will add a touch of fun and beauty to their enjoyment of tea! Extremely well done, DaySpring! (by the way, you will find amazing teas at www.englishteastore.com and www.psteas.com )

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	All that Matters is Jesus - Nativity Snowglobe

 

• Favorite Features -

  • stylish, attractive and the perfect size for a home with limited space for a nativity set

      This is the perfect gift for newlyweds on your list - a great first nativity set all in one piece with a snowglobe as a bonus! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

 

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 Precious Moments

Ornaments -
	Christmas Bells are Ringing
	Ringing in the Season
	Guide Us to Thy Perfect Light

• Favorite Features -

  • miniature porcelain figurines the perfect size to hang on your tree

  • attention to detail in each ornament - gold bells "ring" for Christmas Bells are Ringing and the little girl has a "textured" green coat, hat, mittens and holly trim the Ringing in the Season is dated for 2006 and the girl is bedecked in bells from her head to her toes while she is all dressed up for Christmas and the Guide us to Thy Perfect Light is limited to 12 month production and the girl is holding a clear star

  • The "Guide Us to Thy Perfect Light" ornament could also be given as a thoughtful gift to a friend or family member who is experiencing medical issues or a difficult time as a reminder of God's guiding in our lives

  
  

      Incredible! These ornaments from Precious Moments celebrate precious moments in our lives and make gifts that will become treasured family heirlooms and be passed from generation to generation! Tremendously well done, Precious Moments!

 

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Hallmark

	Bluster B. Toboggan Snowtop Lodge Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • attention to details with special features - bells on the scarf

  • decorated with children playing in the snow all around the bottom of the snowman

  • sled and mitten add to the fun

  • each year a new snowman with a new scene will be added

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	Deck the Halls Charlie Brown Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • lights up, blinks and plays, "Deck the Halls"

  • Charlie Brown, Sally, Snoopy and Woodstock decorate their tree

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	Jolly Snowmen Miniature Collection Ornaments

• Favorite Features -

  • includes six adorable snowmen

  • lots of sparkle for fun on the tree - great for reflecting lights!

  • each snowman has scarf and hat - lots of color

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That's What Christmas Is About, Charlie Brown Nativity Scene

• Favorite Features -

  • Small Nativity scene - perfect for the kids to decorate for Christmas

  • includes the Peanuts Gang - Charlie Brown as Joseph, Lucy as Mary, Sally as an angel,  Snoopy as a shepherd, Woodstock as a lamb, and Peppermint Patty, Linus and Franklin as the three wisemen

  • wind-up music box plays, "Away in a Manger"

  
  

      I love Hallmark's Christmas ornaments and music boxes and this year their collection is second to none! Clearly one look at their decorations and you can see they have paid attention to quality, detail and fun! These ornaments are a great way to add to your family traditions and allows you to add a new touch to your tree and home this Holiday season! Tremendously well done, Hallmark!

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Ugg of Australia

www.uggaustralia.com

	Coquette Slipper

 

• Favorite Features -

  • sheepskin available in eight colors

  • fully lined in plush, warm fleece

  • sturdy sole provides traction if you step outside in your slippers

  • comfortable to wear

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Scuff Slipper

• Favorite Features -

  •  available in men's and women's sizes

  • available in two colors

  • fully lined in plush, warm fleece

  • we were not able to wear/test these slippers, but they look like they would be tremendously comfortable with their simple, small sole

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	Tasman Slipper

• Favorite Features -

  • available in men's and women's sizes

  • available in five colors

  • fully lined in plus, warm fleece

  • my reviewer said this was the most comfortable pair of slippers he ever wore

  • sturdy outsole allows this slipper to be worn as a slipper or shoe

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Byron Slipper

• Favorite Features -

  • available in five colors

  • made with leather and sheepskin with a fleece lining

  • unique rubber sole allows this slipper to be worn as a slipper or shoe

  • very classic design makes this a truly sharp choice for the man on your list

  
  

      Ugg slippers are the gift you can not go wrong with! If you have "cold" feet or the person on you gift list has "cold" feet, then Ugg slippers are a truly welcome place where your feet can be warm! Quality, comfort, design and value combine to make truly amazing slippers! Tremendously well done, Ugg!

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Hog Wild

www.hogwildtoys.com

Benders
	Blue Bart and Blue Betty			Pirates - Hook, Peg, Patches
	Hot Rod Monkey
	Kayak Dawg Bender			Mountain Bike Joe

 

• Favorite Features -

  • fun wire and magnet characters - match one to someone on your list or start a collection!

  • colorful and amazing creations - Mountain Bike Joe is incredible!

  • great stocking stuffers and gift exchange items

  
  

      Benders are so much fun! I never cease to be surprised with the creativity that goes into each bender design - the pirates are a lot of fun! I'd love to see Basset hound Benders - who wouldn't?!!! Benders are the perfect accent to a work desk - give one to your boss! Tremendously well done, Hog Wild!

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	Zipper Pull Watch and Light

• Favorite Features -

  • easy to hang on zippers, backpacks - whatever you want

  • flashing light helps you be seen at night

  
  

      Fun stocking stuffer available in a variety of colors! Very nicely done, Hog Wild!

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	Acrobots

• Favorite Features -

  • available as single, clear color larger acrobot or smaller, colorful three pack

  • flexible joints allow you to pose your acrobots in many poses

  
  

      "Fun" is the best word to describe these magnetic characters! They seem to be made with attention to safety with the magnets securely fastened, but I wouldn't give them to children who still put things in their mouth. These are a great and unique stocking stuffer or gift exchange item! Tremendously well done, Hog Wild!

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	Dinosaur Puzzled Eggs

 

• Favorite Features -

  • available in six dino shapes and six colors

  • includes interesting dino facts

  • encourages thinking skills and fine motor skills

  
  

      Dino puzzle eggs make a great stocking stuffer! Extremely well done, Hog Wild!

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Old Virginia Candle Company

WoodWick Candle Favorite Features - available in 24 scents - we tested applewood and it is amazing! available in two sizes - 22 oz and 11.5 oz - the 11.5 oz burns for 100 hours attractive style and colors unique wood wick makes a soft "crackling" sound - you almost think you have a fire burning in the fireplace!     The scent of this candle permeates the room without even burning the candle! Long lasting aroma makes this candle a true delight! WoodWick candles are the perfect gift for anyone! Tremendously well done, Old Virginia Candle Company! Triple Fragrance Collection Favorite Features - available in 30 fragrance combinations - we tested Coffee Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Swiss Mocha and it is very enjoyable available in four sizes - 26 oz, 16 oz, 8 oz jars and votive - the 8 oz size burns for 60 hours     As each new layer of candle is burned you are able to experience an all new fragrance! You are sure to find fragrances to match anyone on your gift giving list and the variety of sizes allows you to select a size to fit your budget as well! Extremely well done, Old Virginia Candle Company! Farm Grown Triple Fragrance Favorite Features - available in 12 fragrance combinations - we tested MacIntosh, Gold Delicious, Granny Smith and they are extremely enjoyable! available in 26 oz and 8 oz sizes - the 26 oz candle burns for 180 hours the jar looks like an old-fashioned canning jar - very attractive! soy wax burns clean with lead-free wicks     I love this candle - the many fragrances available and the style of the jar make this the perfect gift for the person on your list who enjoys candles - and as a gift for yourself as well! I know people with MS often relax before taking their shots by burning candles - these candles can be ordered on-line making them extremely easy to get! Check out all their amazing candles on their web site! Tremendously well done, Old Virginia Candle Company!

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White Barn Candle Company

www.bathandbodyworks.com

Aspen Winter Candle

• Favorite Features -
  • pine, bay leaf, cinnamon and wood scent
  • burns 50 hours
  • lovely glass cup with gold snowflakes
  • includes a gold box with red flocked snowflakes

Holiday Candle (Slatkin & Co.)

• Favorite Features -
  • mandarin orange, cinnamon, cloves, pine and eucalyptus scent
  • burns for 40 hours
  • lovely glass and gold jar
  • includes a red flocked box with a gold snowflake

      These lovely candles are easy to order on-line or pick up at your local Bath and Bodyworks store. The boxes they come in are so lovely, gift wrap is unnecessary! Very nicely done, White Barn Candle Company!

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Glade

Scented Oil Candle Trio

• Favorite Features -

  • candle holders are stylish and look really sharp wherever you place them in your home

  • available with a variety of scented candles

  • candles scent permeates room - even when they are not burning

  
  

      I really like this candle, however, they only burn for two to three hours and the refills are overpriced - it would be costly to burn these candles very often. I hope Glade reduces the cost for refills and then I'd really love this candle! Very nicely done, Glade!

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	2 in 1 candle

• Favorite Features -

  • available in a variety of scents - including special scents for the holidays

  • small, portable size

  • lead free wick

  • candle made with essential oils for lasting fragrance

  
  

      These candles would make a nice add-on gift or item for a gift exchange. Very nicely done, Glade!

 

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Yankee Candle Company

www.yankeecandle.com

	housewarmer candle

• Favorite Features -

  • available in a wide variety of fragrances - we reviewed Mistletoe, Christmas Cookie, Cranberry Chutney and Sparkling Vanilla

  • available on-line and from stores like Hallmark, Bed and Bath stores and more - look on-line for a listing of stores near you

  • approximate burn time is 110-150 hours

  
  

      Yankee Candles are a great gift idea for people on your list who enjoy candles. The wide variety of fragrances and long burn time make them a great buy and great gift! Extremely well done, Yankee Candle Company!

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