Holiday Gift Guide 2020 by jstgrafx@pacbell.net

Holiday Gift Guide Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List! HOT New Product Finds You Should Not Miss! 1

3 Hot New Products! 44 Toys & Games 51 S pecial Needs & Educational Toys

53 Technology & Apps 56 Childrens Products

74 Books 77 Websites 79 B abies and Parenting 83 F amily, Home & Lifestyles

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PIXTER Now anyone can learn to be an artist! Select one of 50 images, and the Pixter electronic drawing coach shows how to draw it step-by-step, one line at a time. Draw at your own pace or switch to “auto draw” mode and choose a slow or fast pace. When you’re finished, press a button to see the image on Pixter’s screen turn into a fun animation. Learning to draw has never been so much fun or so easy! Requires 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6+ $19.99 Available online and at: AAFES – HSN – Hammacher Schlemmer – PixterToy.com 4

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All-Pro Passer Go short! Go Long! No matter where you go, it’s always the perfect throw! Introducing the AllPro Passer Robotic Quarterback — the most accurate quarterback on earth! Programmed with the skill, timing and accuracy of a pro quarterback, the All-Pro Passer throws a perfect spiral every time! With nine different passing zones, it launches the ball over 25 yards. Play oneon-one, three-on-three or with as many players as you want. You can even practice catching on your own! Perfect for the park or backyard, the All-Pro Passer lets you practice hundreds of plays. Just select your play, then press hike, slant, post, short or long. Football included. Requires 4 “C” (1.5V) batteries (not included). Ages: 8 & Up $49.99 Available online and at: Target – Walmart – Hammacher Schlemmer or https://www.allpropasser.com/ 5

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Sesame Street Wall Stories Wall Stories are the NEW easy-to-apply wall decals that use AR technology to keep kids engaged, entertained and educated in a way that feels like play! On their smart devices, children can learn English or French with Elmo and friends in Story Mode. Game Mode features educational fun in a “Seek & Find” Game where children can look out for their favorite zoo animals. Creative Mode even lets children draw on walls and create their own space for play using AR technology. This didactic 4-in-1 product introduces games, storytelling walls, creativity, and room decor into any room that you choose! Ages 3 & Up $34.99 Available online and at: Target.com (https://www.target.com/p/smart-tiles-sesame-street-elmogoes-to-the-zoo-wall-decal/-/A-82530691) and WallStories.com (https://wallstories.com/en_ca/sesame-street-elmo-goes-to-the-zoo) 6

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SPLATZ™ Naturally Fun Hand Soap One Fun™ Company creates playful personal care products for kids designed to turn ordinary tasks into extraordinary experiences, building healthy habits and spontaneous giggles as they work. Cofounded in 2017 by an entrepreneurial designer (mom) and two Harvard/MIT scientists (dads), their products are formulated with natural, biodegradable ingredients, made in the USA, and use reusable packaging. While SPLATZ™, the patent-pending flagship product by One Fun Company, was conceived before COVID-19 was even imaginable, the introduction couldn’t be more timely. As the global pandemic persists throughout our cities and schools, the simple act of washing one’s hands has taken on new importance. With a gentle squeeze and an awesome SPLAT!, each SPLATZ soap bubble turns this essential (but tedious) task into good clean fun. SPLATZ™ are bursting bubbles of pure hand soap that literally SPLAT! These irresistible balls of fun change the way kids think about washing their hands. • Natural, biodegradable ingredients

• Light citrus scent

• Reusable packaging

• Promotes healthy habits

• Developed by a mom and two Harvard/MIT scientists • Made in the USA

• 8 oz. bottle = 60+ SPLATZ = 60 washes

Ages: 3 & Up $14.99 Available online and at: OneFun.com – Amazon.com – Walmart.com – Etsy.com – Jane.com – UncommonGoods.com – Hobby Town – 50+ Speciality Toy and Gift Shops 7

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Laser X Revolution Ultra Long-Range Blasters Laser X is like having a laser tag arena in your own backyard! These new Laser X Revolution Ultra Long-Range Blasters have the longest blasting distance of ANY Laser X blasters — over 500 feet! Laser X works inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. Choose from more than 20 team colors to light up your blaster! Blaster beams go through windows and strategically bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents, while rapid fire and quick-slide reload keeps the action going. Advanced sensors allow an interactive voice “coach” to offer tips and tricks throughout the game. This set equips two players. All Laser X gear works together. Games can include unlimited players. Ages 6+. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages: 6 & Up $49.99 Available online and at: TARGET — Blains — AAFES — Hammacher Schlemmer — www.GetLaserX.com 8

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Klutz Tiny Ceramic Studio An entire pottery workshop is inside this kit–wheel included! Learn hand-building techniques with clay using a turntable and miniature bowl molds. Let your creations air-dry, then paint them with vivid colors. Finally, glaze your pots, plates, bowls, and vases with clear glaze to get that artisanal finish! Ages 8-12 $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon.com — https://www.https://www.edelweiss. plus/#sku=1338745247&page=1 9

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Klutz Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers Hot New Products Use custom jelly paint to trace sticker designs from penguins to rainbows, then simply let the paint dry. This kit comes with everything you need to make up to 60 reusable stickers and then decorate them with rhinestones and wiggly eyes. These stickers are perfect for phone cases, water bottles, and screens. They’re guaranteed to glam up your gear! Ages: 6-18 $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon.com — https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=133870219X&g=4400 10

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The Floor is Lava Everyone has played a version of this game as a child, most likely jumping all over the furniture in their living room trying to stay off the dangerous floor. The Floor is Lava is a brand-new game where players must imagine the floor is molten hot lava, while spinning for their color and jumping along foam game pieces in order to reach safety. The Floor is Lava is a family game incorporating physical activity, imagination and pure fun! Remember, DON’T TOUCH THE FLOOR! Ages: 5 & Up $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Target — WalMart — EndlessGames.com 11

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Seek and Find Secret Toy Heaven Puzzle This MasterPieces 1000-piece puzzle is from the Seek & Find Collection where hidden objects are discovered in the scene as you assemble the puzzle. The secret objects are not seen in the picture on the box or the included poster, builders find them as they build the puzzles. Find all the childhood treasures hidden in this Toy Store scene. In addition, the chipboard used in this puzzles is made of recycled material. Ages: 8 & Up $14.99 Available online and at: Amazon — MasterPiecesInc.com 12

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Popcorn Party What’s a party without the popcorn?!! Use cards and dice to get four matching popcorn toppings to POP the POPCORN! With matches being rolled on just about every turn, you never know who will be popping next in this high-flying, catch-the-kernel food frenzy! Ages: 8 & Up $19.99 Available online at: Amazon — EndlessGames.com

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Panorama Stadium Puzzles The MasterPieces 1000-piece Panoramic Stadium Puzzles are a sports fans dream. These puzzles that are over 3’ wide feature the view of the entire stadium of your favorite NFL or MLB team with such incredible detail that you’ll think you are part of the crowd as you construct the soldout stadium. This puzzle is proudly made in the USA. To reduce its impact on our environment, the chipboard used in this puzzle is made of recycled material. Great For Every Sports Fan. Ages: 8 & Up $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon — MasterPiecesInc.com

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Just Add Soap Just Add Soap makes science and art at home easy by using supplies you already have. This kit comes loaded with everything you need for at-home science and art experiments, all you need to do is add the missing ingredient. Discover fun clean science, viscosity, and surface tension. Learn about the geometry of bubbles, make your own soap and soap crayons. There are more than 20 different activities in this kit that time will just slip away! Ages: 8 & Up $24.95 Available online at: Amazon — GriddlyGames.com

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Hip Town Welcome to Hip Town; the birthplace of Hip-Coin Capitalism. Hip Town is new board game from Endless Games where it’ll take style, street smarts, and a sense of humor to beat your fellow developers for the trendiest neighborhood in town. Start with a blank canvas. Then fill your streetscape with niche businesses of your choice, from craft pickleries to modern speakeasies. Will you construct a culinary empire? A nightlife epicenter? Or something else entirely, marked with your own brand of wit and wisdom? With over 100 unique businesses and a wide variety of game-changing “reality” cards, you’ll never play the same game twice. Buying, Selling, Bidding and Building; it’s all part of being hip… in Hip Town Ages: 13 & Up $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon — Barnes and Noble — EndlessGames.com

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Game Night in a Can Game Night in a Can is everything you need for a totally unique birthday party, sleepover, dinner soiree, family game night, holiday competition, 89th wedding anniversary, Welcome Home From Prison Party, and any situations you find yourself in where somebody says “We have a bunch of people who want to have fun, what do we do now?” Just add paper & pens, and fasten those brain belts. Game Night in a Can comes with 30 Mini Games, Creative Challenges and Games Of Skill that include: Frumpy Bumpers, High Flyers, Sell Me Something Good, Charaders of the Lost Ark, and 26 more games. Ages: 5 & Up $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon — BarryandJason.com

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Galaxy Stars Soccer Get ready athletes! This is the world’s largest interactive playing mat for soccer players that senses your every shot!! With deluxe 3d graphics, led lights & premium sound effects make you feel like you’ve dropped down into a professional game. Galaxy Stars Pro is a real, live experience of playing soccer by shooting at the game’s targets. This interactive game allows players to compete in a physical immersive 3D experience. To be played indoor or outdoor, this home entertainment playing mat can be easily set up and removed anywhere. Unique scoreboards and large speakers give a real stadium feel, creating games that are fun for both kids and adults. Get off the couch and play, compete, be active and sharpen your soccer skills. Each Galaxy Stars game system comes with an instruction manual, game play instructions, a list of included accessories, assembly instructions, a thorough guide to scoring, tips, and fundamentals for all ages. This mat hangs with 6x Removable Wall Hooks, 12 Removable Adhesive Strips (For Indoor Use) or Outdoor Mounting Tape (Outdoor Use Only On Non-Painted Rough Surfaces) • Playing Game Mat & Scoreboard • Playing Game Mat Approximate Size: 5FT W (1.524M) x 4FT H (1.219M) • Net Weight: 4.85 LBS • Electronic Module: Requires 4x ‘AA’ Batteries (NOT INCLUDED). Ages: 8 & Up $149.99 Available online and at: Galaxy Stars Pro LLC 18

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Clifford Giant Floor Puzzle Clifford the Big Red Dog is playing on the beach with his friends. This giant, shaped Clifford 36-piece Floor Puzzle is great for children ages 3 and up. It includes special fun shaped pieces cut right into it. Can you find the dog bone-shaped piece and others as you build the giant Clifford in your living room, bedroom or playroom floor? Ages: 3 & Up $16.99 Available online and at: Amazon — MasterPiecesInc.com

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Anchorman, The Game By the Beard of Zeus! Bsed on the blockbuster comedy starring Will Ferrell, this is Ron Burgundy’s official Anchorman party game. Anchorman: The Game is here and it is just as ridiculous as you can imagine. Your teleprompter has been sabotaged, so now you have to try and read the news with the straight face. But that’s not easy when you’re dealing with whale’s vaginas, floppy dingdongs, and chicken titties. With a Sex Panther timer and magnetic words and phrases to sabotage your rival news anchors, you’re sure to have a fantastic time! Ages: 17 & Up $24.99 Available online and at: Amazon — BarryandJason.com

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Coca-Cola Opoly Play on a vintage style game board featuring all the classic advertising that made Coke famous! Each card features an important milestone in Coke history, from the invention of the Coca-Cola formula, to the world-wide brand that everyone keeps in the fridge for that refreshing taste! It’s always Coca-Cola. This game comes with 6 Collectible Metal Tokens, 22 Vintage Art Cards, and much special Coca-Cola themed game play elements. Ages: 8 & Up $29.99 Available online and at: Amazon – MasterPiecesInc.com

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Kiddzery Police Car Pop Up Play Tent With 3 Pc Police Officer Costume Set SUPER VALUE KIDS POLICE CAR TENT AND OFFICER COSTUME SET — where several kids can get together and pretend play imaginative scenarios in the kids play tent being good guys and bad guys. The chase action sequence and emergency vehicle toy keeps everyone entertained for hours. PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS — Kids love this police action-drama, so our police car pop up play tent and police officer costume becomes an exciting and interesting gift that stands out from the rest during birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. In a way, you also help them get away from screens. HASSLE-FREE ASSEMBLY — The design of our police tent toy is super simple, and it pops up within seconds—no need to set up bulky poles or follow complicated instructions. Kids can open and fold the tent by themselves without their parents’ guidance or help. CONTENTS: • Police Car Pop Up Tent • 1 Support Rod • Easy-Carry and Store Tote • 1 Police Jacket • 1 Police Radio ª 1 Police Cap Ages: 3 & Up $39.99 Available online at: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Police+toys&rh=p_n_conditiontype%3A6461716011&dc&hidden-keywords=B093RCKC1K or http://pixelfy.me/GwjygB

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Frequent Flyer Do you like to travel? Then this is the game for you. Challenge each other to see who will be the first to visit all 20 U.S. cities in this family friendly and educational board game. Earn miles for completing each flight. The longer the flight, the more miles you earn. Use your miles to choose your next destination or to upgrade to first class for a better flying experience. Frequent Flyer™ is a game of strategy. Save your frequent flyer miles or use them? Stay on the west coast or travel back to the east coast? Upgrade to first class or stay in coach? Ages: 10 & Up $29.99 Available online at: Amazon — FrequentFlyerGame.com or http://www.frequentflyergame.com

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Klutz Mini Sushi Bar An entire pottery workshop is inside this kit–wheel included! Learn hand-building techniques with clay using a turntable and miniature bowl molds. Let your creations air-dry, then paint them with vivid colors. Finally, glaze your pots, plates, bowls, and vases with clear glaze to get that artisanal finish. Ages: 7-18 $21.99 Available online and at: Amazon.com — https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1338745212&g=4400 24

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Chariteas and Lurera Pillow Chariteas Chariteas is committed to sourcing the world’s finest quality tea from the road less traveled. Chariteas works with sustainable tea farms in order to craft custom blends. The company is giving a platform to teas from other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Vietnam. Chariteas cares about the environment and with each purchase of tea, they replant trees. Price Varies

Lurera The Lurera Pillow is a beautiful, luxuriously soft pillow with a heating pad and a heartbeat. Lurera mimics the tactile touch of a pet or another human being. We know that tactile touch leads to a significantly lower level of anxiety, and that is why Lurera was born, to provide these mental health benefits for people who can’t get a pet or lack human touch. As a brand, they want to dedicate themselves to supporting people who are experiencing anxiety, depression or even just loneliness. The team behind Lurera considers it essential for businesses to give back to its communities, therefore, they are in the process of finding regional Mental Health charities that can distribute the pillows to people who might benefit from them, for free. Any customer of Lurera will be able to purchase a 2nd pillow, at a discount, to donate. Price Varies Available at: https://lurera.com/ 25

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Klutz Magical Unicorn Science Bring the unicorn sanctuary back to life! Build the island base, then conduct lots of experiments to create everything your unicorns need to thrive. Grow crystal rainbow trees and instant jelly flowers for their “food.” Make a color-changing waterfall to explore the chemistry of acids and bases. Get hands-on with magic mud to learn about non-Newtonian fluids (Oobleck) and use the crystal prism to create rainbows. Ages: 7-10 $19.99 Available online and at: Amazon.com — https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1338745255&g=4400 26

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Laser X Micro B2 Blasters Laser X Micro B2 Blasters are the most portable, easy-to-use Laser X Blasters! These compact, 5-inch blasters feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound effects that bring the excitement of a laser tag arena right to your own backyard. No receiver vests are needed, because a receiver is built right into each blaster! With a blasting range of 100 feet, Micro B2 Blasters work with all other Laser X gear. Games can include an unlimited number of players. Play one-on-one, in teams or set your blaster to “rogue, and every player’s on their own! Requires 6 “AAA” (1.5V) batteries (not included). Ages 6+ $19.99 Available online and at TARGET and at www.WubbleBall.com

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Wubble Comet It looks like comet, plays like a ball! Wubble Comet is the Wubble Bubble Ball that puts on a cosmic show! It streaks through the air, glowing blue with a shimmering light tail. Just insert the nozzle and blow into the self-sealing valve to inflate your ball up to 12”. Activate the LED lights and watch a super-cool light show as you kick, toss and catch your Wubble. Lights reactivate each time they sense motion. Wubble Comet is super soft, lightweight, and engineered to be gentle. Enjoy hours of squishy, squashy, bouncy fun! Ages 6+ $12.99 Available online and at TARGET and www.WubbleBall.com

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Wubble Rumblers WWE Superstars Battle it out with Wubble Rumblers WWE® Superstars! Made from squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight material that’s way more elastic than typical inflatables, they’re the ultimate accessory for play fighting! Enjoy hours of adrenaline-pumping, body-slamming fun as you unleash your inner WWE® superstar! Create your own legendary matchups. Stage your own smackdowns. And get ready to squash your opponents! These super-sized action-play inflatables blow up to an incredible 3 feet tall! Six Wubble Rumblers WWE characters are each sold separately: Daniel Bryan®, Randy Orton®, Roman Reigns®, The Undertaker®, Big E®, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin®. Collect them all, and prepare for some battle-action fun! Great for ages 6 & up $14.99 Available online and at TARGET and www.WubbleBall.com

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Wubble Rumblers Avengers and Spider-Man Battle it out and defend the universe Marvel style with Wubble Rumblers. Made from squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight material that’s way more elastic than a typical inflatable, they’re the ultimate accessories for play fighting! Kids will have hours of big bopping fun with these 3-foot superheroes, as they see which Wubble Rumbler has the most superhuman strength and speed. Five different superheroes are each sold separately: Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, and The Hulk. Great for ages 6 & up $14.99 Available online and at TARGET and www.WubbleBall.com

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Jabuka So, what’s all the buzz about? A rotating letter word game with a coffee theme, JABUKA ($19.95 for 2-4 players ages 8+). Any word game requires you to use your bean, but the way to win JABUKA is to use the most beans in a creative way. The “TWIST” to JABUKA is that the coffee bean-shaped pieces can be twisted and turned to form different letters, magically transforming J’s into R’s; M’s into E’s and many more! Learn to speak Jabuka by using these alphabet chameleons to form new words or to hijack and transform existing words made by another player or team. Ages 8+ $19.99 Website: http://www.jabukagames.com Available online at https://www.amazon.com/Jabuka-Word-Game-Spontaneous-Fast-Paced/dp/ B07TZJTLYX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jabuka&qid=1601487787&sr=8-1

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Card Sharks Card Sharks is the home version of the on the edge-of-your-seat TV game show hosted by Joel McHale. Like on the show, contestants will answer census questions to gain control of the cards. From there, it’s a game of High-Low where a player must determine whether the next card turned over is higher or lower than the previous. The NEW 2020 version of the game celebrates the 40-year history of the game show, with all new art, questions and game play. Ages 14+ $24.99 Website: http://www.endlessgames.com Available online at www.amazon.com

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This 24piece Clifford Song Sound Puzzle is sure to get your child singing and learning with its catchy classic Clifford The Big Red Dog song. The puzzle is both educational and fun. Complete the puzzle and push the button to sing and learn the alphabet too. Ages 3+ $14.99 Website: http://www.masterpiecesinc.com Available online at www.amazon.com and www.masterpiecesinc.com

Dropsy Card Game Dropsy is the fumbling bumbling balancing card game! Players take turns drawing cards until someone gets THREE of the same color. But there’s a twist . . . instead of discarding the cards you don’t want, you must hold ALL your cards, and you must hold them in the manner directed on the card! UNDER YOUR CHIN; ON YOUR HAND; ON YOUR HEAD; UNDER YOUR ARM; INSIDE YOUR ELBOW; or BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS. But don’t commit a Dropsy and drop your cards…or you’ll have to start over! Ages 7+ $6.99 Website: http://www.endlessgames.com Available online at www.amazon.com 33

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New Products Baseball Guys Sports Action Figure Playsets give children time to be creative, engaging them in creative play where they control the action. The Baseball set is a complete bundle of baseball action figures that make up two full teams, a realistic felt field, and other cool accessories packed into a handy storage container. Included are: 2 full baseball teams with (24) total players that measure 2.5” tall, (1) umpire, (1) adjustable scoreboard, (1) 26”x26” realistic and washable felt toy baseball field, (1) instruction booklet with basic rules and strategy, and (1) 10”x6”x5” storage container. Ages 3+ $24.99 Website: http://www.masterpiecesinc.com Available online at www.amazon.com and www.masterpiecesinc.com

Camera Roll “Take” an interactive approach on cell phone use as part of a new board game. Camera Roll is the traditional game that embraces technology use and the top trending VSCO Girl demographic. Camera Roll “app”-lies tween and teen screen time vanity into an interactive activity. Camera Roll is the game that has players engage in quirky category challenges to quickly match a photo from their phone that best suits the title. All players then become their own judges to see who has the closest match of a photo to the category. Players have a fun time defending and persuading one another about the validity of their photo choices. Ages 12+ $19.99 Website: http://www.endlessgames.com Available online at www.amazon.com 34

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Just Add Fruits & Veggies What do you do with all your old fruits and veggies – no need to throw them out! This cool STEAM kit will deliver hours of exploration, creativity, learning and enjoyment. With more than 20 science and art activities, Just Add Fruits & Veggies will bring hours of fun and enjoyment while learning chemical reactions, osmosis, germination and study of electricity! Ages 8+ $22.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com Available online at http://www.griddlygames.com

LASER X REVOLUTION

Ages 6 & Up $39.99 Website: http://www.WubbleBall.com Available at Target, Costco, Kohls and Scheels

Laser X Revolution is like having a laser tag arena in your own backyard! Blast opponents up to 300’ away — as long as a football field! Choose from more than 20 team colors to light up your blaster! Blaster beams go through windows and strategically bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents, while quick-slide reload keeps the action going. Advanced sensors allow an interactive voice “coach” to offer tips and tricks throughout the game. Play inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. All Laser X gear works together. Games can include unlimited players. Ages 6+. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included).

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Just Add Baking Soda Future scientists and artists agree that this kit is explosive! This STEAM kit is the perfect mix of science and art for all creative kids. More than 20 science and arts activities including Bath Bombs, Ornaments, Baking Soda Volcano and so much more! This transformative kit will discover chemical reactions, states of matter, and alkaline. Ages 8+ $25.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com Available online at https://www.griddlygames.com/product/just-add-baking-soda/

Just Add Egg Just Add Egg is the egg-citing new kit that is an egg-cellent way for science to be egg-ceptionally fun. Like all of the Just Add kits, this product comes with everything you need except for the adding ingredient. This time, add egg for multiple bio-organic experiments and art activities. Just Add Egg is the eco-friendly kit that will inspire any artist or scientist. Enjoy making up to five different egg-speriments and seven different art egg-tivities including making your own dinosaur egg, egg shell geode, or even make an egg totally disappear! Ages 5+ $29.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com 36

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WUBBLE RUMBLERS Whack ‘em! Smack ‘em! Bop ‘em! Chop ‘em! Wubble Rumblers are good old rough-and-tumble fun! Made from a squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight material that’s more elastic than a typical inflatable, this is the ultimate accessory for play fighting. Slip one on and start “handing” out kooky karate chops and fun punches! Give a wacky high five, a silly handshake — or battle it out with your friends with a blow-up ninja and wrestler. Kids will have hours of big bopping fun getting their rumble on with these larger-than-life inflatables. Ages 6+ $12.99 Website: http://www.WubbleBall.com Available online at Target, Meijer & Scheels 37

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GROOVY WUBBLE It looks like a bubble, plays like a ball. Now it’s taking a walk on the wild side! It’s Groovy Wubble — the Super Wubble bubble ball with a funkadelic tie-dye design. Kick it, whack it, throw it, bounce it — even sit on it!  Made from squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight Xpandium, Groovy Wubble can be inflated to gnarly proportions (24-30 inches is best) and inflates in just minutes with the enclosed pump. Enjoy lots of bouncy fun year-round. And dig this: No two Groovy Wubbles are exactly alike! Patch kit included. Pump requires 4 “AA” size (1.5V) batteries (not included). Balls are also sold separately, without a pump.  Ages 6 & Up $19.99 with pump or $12.99 without pump Website: http://www.WubbleBall.com Available online at Target and http://www.WubbleBall.com 38

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New Products Smithsonian Diggin’ Up Dinos T. Rex Put on your safety goggles, then use a wooden mallet and dowel to carefully chip away at a sand block and unearth dinosaur bones. Use the enclosed brush to remove dust from the block, as you excavate. Then rinse your “fossils” with water and snap them together to form a model T. rex. Includes a 23” x 17” color STEM poster that teaches about the history of paleontology; where and how dinosaur fossils are excavated; extinction theories and more. Ages 8+ $14.99 Website: http://www.nsi-intonline.com Available to purchase at Mills, Worldwidedist., Joanne Stores, HED

Wise Alec Board Game Wise Alec™ is the hilarious, family trivia game with a witty twist! Multiple ages can play as the cards have two levels of play. School curriculum trivia questions in various subject, plus Wise Alec™ cards that engage players in brain teasers to reinforce good manners and have activities to get your body moving! Ages 8+ $28.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com Available online and at http://www.griddlygames.com and Amazon.com 39

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Rocket Lander Discover the thrill of commanding your own Rocket Landing! In Rocket Lander™ you control a group of bold rockets exploring the vast world and outer space. Embark on an epic mission to settle and build the greatest rocket station. Fly the atmosphere, coordinate your rockets, and overtake your opponents while defending your home turf. Rocket Lander is set in a 3D space, hosting coordinates that explore data literacy at any age. Ages 10+ $26.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com Available online at www.griddlygames.com and amazon.com

Oversight Exercise your mind and outwit your opponents with a game of Oversight™ Two to four players compete to be the first with 4 tokens in a row. Players can place a token on the board, or shift an entire row or column of squares by one space. The rules are simple but the game becomes more complex as players learn from their mistakes, pay close attention to the colour distraction, and begin to predict their opponents’ moves Ages 7+ $27.95 Website: http://www.griddlygames.com Available online at www.griddlygames.com and amazon.com 40

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SPLAT! BUGS Splat Bugs are so real – really disgusting, that is! Just fill them with goo and guts and splat! Squeeze ‘em! Squash ‘em! Stomp ‘em! Smash ‘em! Have fun scaring your friends with super squishy bugs, then get an added thrill as you splat out their goo and guts for the ultimate gross out!  Splat bugs can be refilled over and over again for gobs of stomach turning fun. Collect all 9. Available in single packs, 3 packs and in a special online offer of 6 Splat Bugs, 1 tube of green goo & 1 tube of orange guts (go to www.SplatBugs.com). Goo and guts are non toxic. Ages 6 & Up $4.99 single - $12.99 3-pack • $19.99 + S&H for two 3-packs (online only) Website: http://www.splatbugs.com Available online at Amazon and www.splatbugs.com

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Original Buddha Board Master the art of letting go . . . Buddha Board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Ages 5 - 105 $34.99 Website: http://www.buddhaboard.com Available online and at Amazon.com

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Loopdedoo Deluxe The Loopdedoo spinning loom allows you to create unique designs by spinning embroidery thread into accessory magic. This AWARD-WINNING special edition is the perfect present to encourage creativity and self-expression. With no pattern to follow, the bracelets you make will be completely unique to you! Take them up a notch by adding the included beads and easy-to-make puffy charms. What can you do with Loopdedoo? You can make a bracelet in just a few minutes, but why stop there? Make necklaces, headbands, anklets, belts, zipper pulls and lots more. Be creative! Change the thickness, colors, or the looping style. Braid them, stitch them or loop them together. Ages 8 & Up $39.99 Available online or at: Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/LoopdedooDeluxe-Award-Winning-Friendship-Bracelets/dp/B09FWCJGBR). Also available at https://www.playmonster.com/ 43

Toys

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Games!

Create A Castle Starter Kit Our split mold sand castle system will allow you to build beautiful sand or snow structures in a short amount of time. Just buckle it, fill it and Create A Castle. Bring your castle making to the next level with our starter kit! Don’t be deceived by the name, our starter kit can build amazing works of art extremely fast! Learn from our video tutorials on how to do several tips and tricks with your system unlike ever before! Our starter kit includes the following items: • 1 Create A Castle 6 inch split system cylinder. • 1 Ridged battlement brick form – for perfect placement on your cylinder forms adding 1.25 inches to the 6 inch tower height. • 1 Multi purpose tool – great for quick cleanup of residual sand as well as assisting in breaking the seal of split system cylinder. • 1 Mesh backpack – for easy and convenient packing and transportation anywhere you go! Just add moistened sand as you go and start creating! Keep the kids (and parents) entertained on the beach with this hassle free sand molding system for hours of fun! Ages 6+ $19.99 Website: https://createacastle.com/ Available online at https://createacastle.com/

Dirty Rotten Scalpers Card Game Simple strategy and pure luck cleverly combine to deliver high-speed hilarity and family-friendly fun in America’s favorite new card game! Will YOU be the dirty rotten scalper with the fattest stack of cash? Your Family’s Front Row Ticket to Backstreet Bargains, Bribes & Busts! Ages 10 - Adult $19.99 Website: http://bearmountaingames.com Available online at Amazon and independent retailers nationwide

Loop Lab STEM Box Loop Lab is a series of science subscription boxes for kids 8+, that are engaging, entertaining and educational. We offer family fun, educational entertainment and interactive collaboration delivered right to your door every month! Ages 8 - 12 $32.99 Website: shop.madscience.com Available online at shop.madscience.com

National Geographic Mega Magic Science Kit The National Geographic Mega Science Series Science Magic Kit gives your child the chance to be a scientist and magician all at once! This is a massive science magic kit, and it has everything you need to conduct 20 experiments that also double as magic tricks. Plus, there are enough materials for you to practice your experiments once or twice before you put on an amazing magic show for your family and friends. And yes, magic wand and white gloves are included! What are some of the incredible things you’ll do? How about bending metal with water, making a test tube disappear, changing the color of water, creating a square bubble, and cleaning up an oil spill? And that’s not all! Our full-color experiment guide features illustrated, kid-friendly instructions, along with insight into the science at work in all of the experiments. Your kids will learn so much about chemistry and physics they’ll practically be experts! And the fun doesn’t stop there. We also include a bonus experiment guide with 30 easy-toperform science experiments using common household items. This is a phenomenal gift for kids that love science and magic because it’s the best of both worlds! Ages 8+ $29.99 Website: https://thinkbluemarble.com/ Available online at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0876F6STP?ref=myi_title_dp&th=1 and https://thinkbluemarble.com/brand/national-geographic/?pag=2&category=12

Original Buddah Board Master the art of letting go . . . Buddha Board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Ages 5 - 105 $34.99 Website: http://www.buddhaboard.com Available online and at Amazon.com

Pawley The Be Kind Bear Children can step into Pawley’s world by reading “Pawley’s Greatest Gift” and continue their adventure online with activities, puzzles and more. Pawley comes with two Treasure Bags: one for him and one for his new best friend so together they can explore and learn which gifts fit in a bag and which ones fit in their hearts. Pawley will expand imagination, promote real play, and assist in the development of essential life skills by encouraging children to look beyond the material aspect and find the importance of friendship. Ages 3+ $39.99 Website: http://www.plushible.com Available online and at www.amazon.com, plushible.com and macys.com

Shore Buddies Shore Buddies is a line of adorable, stuffed animals made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The bottles are collected and sorted by recyclable collectors. At our factory those bottles get cleaned and shredded into plastic flakes. Some of these flakes are used for the Shore Buddies’ stuffing, others get melted and turned into polyester yarn for the soft outside. It takes six plastic bottles to make one 12” Shore Buddy and the line features a fun array of huggable characters including Sammy the Seal, Stephen Seagull, Shelly the Sea Turtle, Finn the Dolphin and Emma the Whale. They even make authentic animal sounds when pressed! Ages 0+ $19.95 Website: https://shore-buddies.com/ Available online and at www.amazon.com and Shore-buddies.com

Squishy Water Beads Science Lab Learn about the characteristics of gases, liquids, and solids while creating a squishy stress ball, a scented mini mood lamp, and a calming mood tube. The 36-page, illustrated storybook and activity guide includes 10 STEM-based activities that focus on properties of matter and sensory play. • Learn about the states of matter through fun crafty experiments and squishy, sensory play! • 10 fun-filled activities are included to deepen awareness of science and chemistry concepts • Kids will enjoy the fascinating, calming properties of squishy substances • Materials included to build 3 sensory crafts – a mood lamp, stress balls and a calming mood tube Ages 5+ $34.99 Website: https://www.hand2mind.com Available online and at www.amazon.com 49

Tonies Toniebox The tonies starter kit retails for $99.99 and includes a toniebox in one of 6 popular colors and a Creative Tonie. Each additional tonie is available from Launching September 2020, tonies is the original, award-winning screen-less audio entertainment system full of stories, songs and more for children ages 3-5. Developed by two Dads who were solving a few everyday problems…too much screen time, and no parent-free story time options. tonies launched in Europe in 2016 and is now the #3 most popular toy. The soft enough to cuddle Toniebox is a soft, shockproof, five-inch cube made of durable fabric WITHOUT screens, sharp corners or edges, complicated controls, buttons, discs or cables, making it super simple, safe and fun to use for kids. It comes to life when paired with the whimsical collection of Tonies: hand-painted characters with hours of stories to tell, worlds to explore, and songs to sing. When launched in the U.S., tonies will offer 17 unique characters, including Disney favorites such as The Lion King, Cinderella, Cars and The Little Mermaid. The best part? The brand offers Creative Tonies so you can even create and personalize recordings of your own songs, stories and greetings up to 90 mins (record content using a free smartphone app).) Ages: 3-5 $11.99-$14.99 Website: https://tonies.com Year: 2020 Available online and at tonies.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble (online), Target.com, Select Toy Stores

Special Needs Toys

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Educational Toys

Turtle

Lizard

Manimo Weighted Companions manimo weighted animals act as comforting companions for children and valuable partners for parents. They help children remain attentive in class, focus during homework, alleviate excess energy or provide the necessary calmness for bedtime. They can also keep a child company during rest or nap times, develop their imagination, or simply be there to hug! The weighted turtle is a sensory tool used to calm and comfort, helps diminish anxiety and agitation, while improving levels of concentration and attention. The body and shell (1 kg each) can be placed on different areas of the body, for an all-around comforting experience. Both parts can also be shared between 2 users, to promote sharing and empathy. Made from sparkly Lycra®, it adds an interesting visual stimulation. Weighs 2 kg. Ages 3+ Lizard $42.95, Turtle $52.95 Website: https://manimo.ca/en/ Available online and at www.fdmt.ca, Kaplan, Flaghouse, Nasco, Therapro, Amazon.com, Walmart.com. More on our website: https://manimo.ca/en/retail-outlets/

Technology

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Apps!

HUE Animation Studio HUE Animation Studio is a starter kit for budding movie makers aged 7-13. It includes HUE Animation, easy-to-use stop-motion software, HUE HD USB camera (with built-in microphone) and a 60 page book full of tips and ideas. This fantastic value, highly creative and educational toy will bring hours of pleasure to young film directors who with the click of a button can animate anything from a favourite toy, LEGO figures, clay creations or 2D drawings. HUE Animation Studio has been designed by teachers for children aged 7-13. The kit includes everything that you need to create your own stop motion animation and time-lapse videos: • The HUE HD camera, a flexible plug and play USB camera with built-in microphone. • A single user license of the fully-featured HUE Animation software for Windows and macOS with its intuitive and easy to use customer interface. • The HUE Book of Animation with step-by-step instructions for creating 20 hilarious stop motion videos and ideas for even more. • Online resources such as sound effects and backdrops. Making movies is a creative, educational and fun-filled activity that everyone can participate in, whether it is for use at home or for school projects. Simply plug the camera into your laptop, install the software and you’re ready to go. Simple icons and navigation make it easy for kids to film scenes and edit videos. They can slow down or speed up delivery of frames, duplicate frames to lengthen scenes and add music or audio recordings to their video. By having children construct, explain and create videos, they become authors and producers of their own knowledge and they develop communication, organizational and team-work skills through play. Stop motion animation is a gender-neutral activity equally enjoyed by both boys and girls and it’s great for spending time together and developing different skills without even realizing it. Even the youngest of animators can have fun making and moving their characters. Older children will enjoy imagining the storyline, writing the script and recording the voice-overs, whilst the ‘professionals’ can excel at deciding on camera angles, positioning the characters and creating or importing sound effects. Any actors in the group will love getting into character for the voiceovers and everyone can enjoy watching the finished film again and again. Kids catch on very quickly and can become competent animators in no time at all. They’ll soon be producing their own films and moving onto the more advanced features of the software such as using chroma key, adding credits and changing backgrounds. As with any skill, practice makes perfect and each new production will improve on the last. Customer testimonials: https://huehd.com/customer-testimonials/ Video of Amanda Gummer from Fundamentally Children introducing HUE Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN828c5lqaQ Video from InspirEd workshops on using HUE Animation in a classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeqGJneHSng For more information please visit the product page: https://huehd.com/products/hue-animation-studio/ HUE – Colorful, affordable technology to inspire creative teaching and learning www.huehd.com Instagram : @hue_hd • Twitter : @HUEHD • Facebook : @HUEHDProducts Ages 7 - 13 $69.95 Website: http://www.huehd.com Year: 2020 Available online and at www.huehd.com/shop and www.amazon.com 54

HUE HD Pro Document Camera The HUE HD Pro is a USB document camera for Windows, macOS and Chromebooks. HUE prides itself on offering colorful and affordable technology and this easy-to-use camera delivers an HD quality image for only $79.95. Teachers worldwide love it for its simplicity and straightforward classroom use and it is gaining in popularity for office and home use. The camera’s solid and robust design gives it longevity whilst being lightweight and portable. It is a plug and play device that can be connected to a computer and used immediately with any application that recognises a USB camera. The HUE HD Pro comes with its own camera management software called HUE Intuition which can be installed on Windows and macOS and enables customers to record sound and video, take snapshots, flip, rotate and annotate images or to show camera feed on full screen. The camera can also be used with free software such as Quicktime on macOS or the Camera app for Chromebook and Windows 10 users as well as with online platforms such as Bitpaper or Loom. The camera has a myriad of uses thanks to its flexible neck, manual focus and built-in LED lights and microphone. We have customers in different industries using their HUE HD Pro camera on a daily basis for work from home, online tutoring, teletherapy, homeschooling, or in a classroom gaining increased engagement from students. 1. Sharing work and live-streaming: The flexibility of the neck of the camera and wide-angle lens makes the HUE HD Pro much easier to use than a built-in camera for sharing documents, reading books or working with physical objects. One of the most common uses is to show live documents or an example of work for discussion with the entire group to share input and ideas. 2. Recording videos and presentations: The HUE HD Pro has a built-in microphone and LED lights too. The camera is perfect for recording videos, whether these are tutorials or live demonstrations, they can be recorded for viewing at a later time, shared and used for revision. 3. Video conferencing: HUE cameras have been used successfully with popular video conferencing software including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet and free downloadable guides on how to use them with HUE are available on our website. The HUE HD Pro camera is available in 4 colours (blue, red, green and black). The small and solid base will not take up space on the desk and the camera can also be used without the base and cable keeping your desk space clutter free. 4. Magnifying text and objects: The camera’s adjustable neck and manual focus can be used as a basic microscope to enlarge by 10x small objects or text, a useful feature for children with visual impairment or for scientific purposes. Presentation video of the HUE HD Pro camera: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1u3GNfH3GwM&feature=emb_title Video from Kildwick school describing the uses of the HUE HD Pro camera in a classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsWHkYGI_qQ&t=1s Customer testimonials available at: https://huehd.com/customer-testimonials/ Case studies can be found at: https://huehd.com/tag/guest-post/ For more information please visit the product page: huehd.com/pro. The HUE HD Pro manual can be downloaded from here: https://files.huehd.com/downloads/HUEProManual.pdf HUE – Colourful, affordable technology to inspire creative teaching and learning www.huehd.com nstagram : @hue_hd • Twitter : @HUEHD • Facebook : @HUEHDProducts Ages 7 - 99 $79.95 Website: http://www.huehd.com Year: 2020 55

Children’s Products

Toy Storage Hammock Premium Net for Stuffed Plush Animals. Decorative Corner Organizer for Kids Room & Playroom Organization. Tidy is the new stylish. The Toy Storage Hammock is a great gift idea for kid’s birthdays and baby showers! The top rated organizer for stuffed animals, pet plush toys, dolls, balls, blankes and light sport equipment. The hammock is a fun way to display collectibles that teaches kids orgnaization skills and responsibility necessary for lifelong success and productivity. All Ages USD $14.98 to $16.98 Website: https://miniowls.com/

Toy Storage Bag Premium Net for Stuffed Plush Animals. Decorative Corner Organizer for Kids Room & Playroom Organization. Tidy is the new stylish. The Toy Storage Hammock is a great gift idea for kid’s birthdays and baby showers! The top rated organizer for stuffed animals, pet plush toys, dolls, balls, blankes and light sport equipment. The hammock is a fun way to display collectibles that teaches kids orgnaization skills and responsibility necessary for lifelong success and productivity. All Ages USD $22.98 to $32.98 Website: https://miniowls.com/

Storage Chain • A clutter-free solution that teaches kids organization skills and responsibility in a few easy steps • This nicely polished white chain fits every decor as well as creates extra storage space in any home, store, and office • Includes 20 clips for vertical or horizontal hanging • Also works for hats, dress up clothes and more! $15.98 Available on Amazon and https://miniowls.com

Petite Keep Classic Trunk Store and display special mementos in beautifully hand crafted custom keepsake trunks by Petite Keep. They make the perfect gift for a new baby, your children’s treasures, milestone birthdays and other major life events, such as college graduation. Each is customizable with a choice of box color, embroidered initials, name or monogram in a choice of fonts, as well as a choice of interior lining options. Petite Petite Keep trunks hold tight sweet memories for decades to come. Ages: N/A $199 and Up Available online and at: Petitekeep.com and shop https://www.petitekeep.com/ collections/classic-collection

Feltman Brothers Ribbed Knit Wrap Set Meet the most darling outfit for your little one this winter! This adorable 2-piece outfit features a trendy ribbed look parents are going crazy for. This sweet set will keep your little one warm and cozy on cold days. Available in powder blue, blush and ivory. Made of 100% comfy cotton. Ages: NB-4T $59.50 Available online and at: FeltmanBrothers.com and shop https://feltmanbrothers.com/ ribbed-knit-wrap-set/

Isabelle Grace Color Pop Letter Bead Bracelet Fun, bold and bright!! This is the upped version of the name bead bracelet game. The new Color Pop Letter Bead Bracelets feature super fun and colorful enamel letter beads. Perfect for stacking with a couple of your favorite sayings/names or wear them mixed in with your current bracelet stack. There’s no age limit for these super fun bracelets! Ages: 5 and Up $34.00 Available online and: IsabelleGraceJewelry.com and shop https://www.isabellegracejewelry.com/ products/color-pop-letter-bead-bracelet?_pos=4&_ sid=3321d5cc8&_ss=r

New eco-friendly Doll Line, B-Kind The B-Kind dolls — Brianna, Koral, Ivy, Nora, Daisy — promote positive messages of kindness and creativity and are eco-friendly from the recycled materials they’re made with, to the eco-fashions they wear, to the reusable packaging they come in, down to the ink used being made from soybeans. Each doll has their own passion along with a unique DIY activity for kids to create, including bff bracelets, reusable tote bags, colorful hair extensions, and more! Ages: 6 & Up $29.97 The B-Kind dolls are available on Walmart.com as well as in stores at Walmart.

Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks Blockaroo magnetic foam builders make it possible for young learners to build and create like never before! The large, soft foam blocks are ideal for toddlers and preschool age kids. They are developed by teachers and safety tested to exceed the highest international toy standards. One of the things that makes Blockaroo builders truly special is the innovative magnetic system, which allows the blocks to connect like magic, every time. Blocks never repel each other, creating endless possibilities for play. The non-toxic magnetic blocks also rotate 360degrees when connected and click when they turn, providing even more opportunities for interactive and creative fun! They are also a phenomenal STEM toy, teaching important early STEM skills such as counting, sorting, and stacking for toddlers while stimulating tactile and sensory development. When children are a little older, they promote engineering and creative thinking skills. Blockaroo builders also encourage socialization and teamwork. Blockaroo blocks are safe to play with in the bath too! The foam bricks float and even stick to most bathtubs due to the metal liner common inside most tubs. They keep kids learning and having fun in the bath which transforms bath time into an experience parents and kids look forward to! Blockaroo blocks are also easy to clean. Whenever they need to be cleaned or sterilized, just pop them in the top rack of the dishwasher and they’re as good as new! Keywords: Building blocks, magnetic building blocks, foam blocks, foam building blocks, STEM toy, toy for toddlers Ages 18 mo. & Up $19.99 - $129.99 Website: https://www.blockarootoys.com/ Available online and at https://www.amazon.com/Blockaroo-Magnetic-Foam-Building-Blocks/ dp/B084JCLB7G/

“Becoming Jesse — Celebrating the Everyday Magic of Childhood” — A Family Classic Novel In 1843 Charles Dickens read a parliamentary report on the hideous working conditions for children. He intended to write a scathing response, but he had a better idea: to write a story – A Christmas Carol – that would change society for the better. It’s time. For a new story. A story to change our upside-down society for the better. A story to beguile parents and children to put down their cell phones, turn off their screens and open a book. Together. Families are yearning for their Light . . . for a beautiful, positive story that unfurls giggle-snickens of laughter, generates dialogue for a better world, models love-adore lessons of the heart, teaches life skills, and brings b’jeekers of joy and surprise to children and families. A story that begs to be read to the last page – the last word. Jesse O’Neil is an orphan boy of comic charm and soul-igniting wonder. He is raised in 1950s New York City, by his entertaining young uncle, Conor, who is studying to be an actor, and his love-adore grandmother, Dearie, who owns her own theater. Therein, a rollicking production of A Christmas Carol takes root, with powerful Light lessons of courage, grace and laughter, of joyfulness, good cheer and appreciation for those you love most. Amid all this, at age six, Jesse discovers that he has a ’disappeared’ grandmother, and he springs into his very own quest to find her. But first, he must puzzle out the web of riddles his mysterious mother has left behind. And brillish Jesse eats puzzles for breakfast! Jesse’s world reaches across generations and cultures, swirling with music, classic literature, gypsy storytelling and most exceptionally, theater. As the ‘Spirit of Christmas Past’, Jesse shines his magic – his Light – touching all those around him, most especially, himself. We all want our magic back. We want to share it with our children and grandchildren. Here it is. Waiting for you in a new timeless Christmas story, proving over and over that Christmas is actually not a time, nor a season, but a state of mind that can celebrate our everyday magic all year long. Becoming Jesse is the star atop the tree, igniting the gentle, unlimited power of families reading aloud together. (The novel includes a Dictionary of Jesse’s playful, made-up words.) All Ages $13.50 Website: https://psmccandless.com/ Available online and at Amazon.com (ASIN:B07GW4SJCP), Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-jesse patsiemccandless/ 1129809262?ean=9781732506602 Books-a-Million – https://www.booksamillion.com/search?-id=7425605007936&query= Becoming+Jesse:+Celebrating+the+Everyday+Magic+of+Childhood&filter= Indie Bound – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781732506602 62

Charms for Change Kindness matters and small acts will make a big difference. We understand that we all need to give more kindness, which is why we’ve started Charms for Change, a monthly charm bracelet subscription that will inspire children to put kindness first, to treat others with respect, and to be the light the world needs.When a child is signed up for Charms For Change, they receive a charm bracelet that represents their pledge to always be kind. Each month, they’ll receive a new charm that signifies a Kindness Challenge, something that will encourage kids to make an impact on those around them. A Charms for Change subscription also comes with a Kindness Keepsake journal and pen so kids can document their kind acts, reflect on how they make them feel, and set goals for themselves. Ages: Children Website: https://www.sharewoodfriends.com Year: 2020 Available online at https://www.sharewoodfriends.com/pages/charmsforchange

Club Emmie Subscription A subscription for a girl, her doll, and their imaginations At Club Eimmie, we create the toys, she creates the adventure. Each month, Club Eimmie members receive a Playtime Pack filled with outfits, accessories, and playsets for their 18-inch dolls. For a limited time only, you can subscribe to Club Eimmie and get your first Playtime Pack for just $19.99! Your Playtime Pack Includes: 1 Adorable Doll Outfit w/ Shoes and Accessories 1 Cozy PJ Set w/ Slippers and Sleeping Mask A $10 gift card for Eimmie.com 1 Club Eimmie Adventure Journal to Document All Your Fun 1 Coupon for a FREE Doll Hairbrush Access to Exclusive Stories, Activites and Play Prompts & More (future playtime packs are billed at $19.99 per month- cancel at any time) Ages: Doll Lovers $19.99 Website: https://eimmie.com/pages/what-is-club-eimmie-subscription Year: 2020 Available online at https://eimmie.com/pages/what-is-club-eimmie-subscription 64

My First Garden This complete seed grow kit is fun for kids to start their first garden. All seeds are organic nonGMO and guaranteed to grow. It’s simple really. We believe that gardening should be a fun, stress-free & rewarding activity enjoyed by everyone. Our grow kits are easy-to-use, and they include everything you need to grow fresh flowers, herbs and vegetables. We’re committed to providing you with the best quality products available. Our seeds are 100% natural and non-GMO. Our growing medium pellets are composed of dehydrated coconut husks; they are safe and non-toxic. There’s nothing quite like growing your own food and feeling confident that it’s non-GMO and pesticide free. We stand by our products with our Guaranteed to Grow promise. Ages: 4+ $9.99 Website: http://www.buzzyseeds.com Available online and at www.buzzyseeds.com and in retailers throughout the USA.

Pocket Pals Designed to reassure and empower a shy or anxious child, Pocket Pals can be tucked into your child’s pocket, backpack, or lunch box. With custom designed fabric patterns, a variety of textures for sensory seekers and a perfectly placed pocket for a reassuring note or memento from a caregiver, Pocket Pals can help soothe an anxious child throughout the day. Ages 4 - 18 $9.99 Website: http://yourpocketpals.com/ Available online at http://yourpocketpals.com/ 66

Poppy the Kindness Unicorn Children can step into Poppy’s magical world by reading “Poppy’s Greatest Gift” and continue their adventure online with activities, puzzles and more. Poppy comes with two Treasure Bags: one for her and one for her new best friend so together they can explore and learn which gifts fit in a bag and which ones fit in their hearts. Poppy will expand imagination, promote real play, and assist in the development of essential life skills by encouraging children to look beyond the material aspect and find the importance of friendship. $39.99 Website: http://plushible.com Available online and at http://plushible.com and Amazon.com

Slider Disc Slider Disc is the first transforming flying disc that fits in your pocket !. Catch, reset and through it back before it transforms or you are gonna loose! The built in timer converts your flying disc into a time game experience for endless fun at the beach, park or backyard. 3 Play modes: Compact Mode: Pocket size, ready any time and easy to carry. Free Flight Mode: Lock it and use it as a regular flying disc any time. Game Mode: Set the timer and when the time runs out the blades slide back and Game Over! Age: 5+ $14.95 Website: http://www.eolo.com Available online and at http://www.eolo.com 67

Sharewood Forest Friends Sharewood Forest Friends come dressed in their one of a kind adventure outfit and includes a pair of comfy pajamas with a sleeping mask. Join your new best friend on her adventures by unfolding the attached packaging to reveal a Sharewood Forest playscape. Collect all five to create the entire landscape of Sharewood Forest and share their clothes! Forest Friends love to share and can share outfits and accessories with any 18” doll or other Sharewood Forest Friend. The possibilities are endless! $39.99 Website: https://www.sharewoodfriends.com/pages/bios-or-content-page Available online at https://www.sharewoodfriends.com/pages/bios-or-content-page

ReCycleMe Playworld Pizzeria ReCycleMe kits teach kids how to repurpose everyday household recyclables into fun playtime crafts. Re,Cycle,Me Playworlds are a great way to inspire creativity and imagination. Instructions include easy to follow imagery. Each box includes all the additional items needed to create a Playworld using leftover plastic bottles, milk cartons, egg cartons, cardboard boxes, toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Turn those boring bottles and paper rolls into bright and colorful utensils, pizza toppings, and more! We believe in the importance of up-cycling and conserving. Never look at your throwaway items the same way again. Age: 4+ $24.99 Website: http://www.re-cycle-me.us Available online at www.re-cycle-me.us and retailed throughout U.S.A. 68

Teens and Tweens

AirCandy Inflatable Chairs Having a personal study/chill spot is important for kids. Comfortable, stylish, portable . . . what’s not to love. For more information go to https://www.poolcandy.net/collections/aircandy

Lurera Anti Anxiety Pillow Going back to school can be an emotional rollercoaster. The Lurera is a beautiful, luxuriously soft pillow with a heating pad and a heartbeat. Lurera mimics the tactile touch of a pet or another human being. We know that tactile touch leads to a significantly lower level of anxiety, and that is why Lurera was born, to provide these mental health benefits for people who can’t get a pet or lack human touch. Available online and https://lurera.com/

Sleepenvie Noa Topper Noa will bring that fresh scent to your bed helping you to relax, with its green tea-infused memory foam. Noa is 3 inches of softness, comfort, and cleaner sleep, as it can neutralize odors (aka great for stinky teens!). For more information go to https://sleepenvie.com/products/noa-mattress-topper

Go Getter Girl Go Getter Girl specializes in products that allow you to work on yourself daily. With daily, weekly and monthly pages, along with vision boards and areas for personal development, Go Getter Girl’s only wish is that you make the commitment to yourself to align your thoughts, tasks, goals and dreams and do so in an incredibly cute and stylish fashion. Unique to the planner market, Go Getter Girl signature planners actually are not yearly planners but instead built for 6 months of amazing and fulfilling planning. Why, you ask? Since they include SO much value and all of the bells and whistles, they want to keep the size and thickness approachable, and also know the ladies love to change up their style after a few months! Featuring the highest quality paper (125 gsm bleed-resistant to be exact), wire bindings, and custom colored buttery covers and finishes. For 72 more information go to https://gogettergirlco.com/

Eczema Honey Gentle Face & Body Lotion Stick Dealing with eczema anywhere, let alone in school, is tough! This stick is portable, mess-free, and easy-to-apply for long lasting hydration without the drying effect of lotions that contain water. Use it on your face and body and even those rougher spots (like the heels of your feet or your elbows). The unique Dermatologist Tested formulation of mango butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E help the lotion stick to glide easily and leave behind a calming and mild scent. Toss it in your backpack and head off to schools. For more information go to https://eczemahoneyco.com/products/eczema-honey-gentle-faceand-body-lotion-stick/

Books!

Juanita and For You Children’s Books Award Winning children’s book publisher, Cuento de Luz has announced plans for two new titles, Juanita and For You — the first title being in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The two new works are released in both English and Spanish — a specialty of the picture book publisher that is known for its common themes of imagination, love, and family in addition to inspiring young kids with its vibrant illustrations and creative storytelling. Following Cuento de Luz’s commitment to sustainability and social commitment, both books are printed on Cuento de Luz’s signature stone paper.

Juanita A Magical Tale of Wishing on a Star Juanita is an enchanting tale of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl, who finds magic and comfort within the stars. Inspired by a true story, author Lola Walder takes readers on a journey through the protagonist’s imagination — along with traditions, cultures and people of the beautiful country of Guatemala.st Available at: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9788418302053 https://www.amazon.com/dp/8418302054/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Cuento+de+Luz%22 ?Ntk=Publisher&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

For You A Poetic Tribute to Loving Parents For You is a poetic tribute to parents that follows the journey of one family through the ups and downs of life. While many children’s books focus on appreciation for parents toward their kids, the author, Paula Merlán takes a different approach, and highlights the children’s gratefulness toward their loving parents. Available at: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Cuento+de+Luz%22 ?Ntk=Publisher&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall https://www.indiebound.org/book/9788418302091 https://www.amazon.com/dp/8418302097/

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KIDS STORYBOOK TORCH The creative idea of the KIDS STORYBOOK TORCH is to combine the functions of storyprojection, starlight projection, night-light and art influence, so as to meet the various needs of children’s mind and life such as improving their imagination, language expression and the ability of beauty appreciation. In addition, the KIDS STORYBOOK TORCH has user-friendly design, such as adjustable focal length, portable design, two-color light source and 15min intelligent closing, which optimizes user experience. The emergence of this toy promoted the toy industry to explore the possibility of multi-function product. Age: 3+ $25.99 Website: http://www.mideertoys.com Where to Purchase: Online purchase channel: 1. Korea Kakao 2. Amazon 3. Lazada 4. Shoppee 78

Offline purchase channel: 1. Japan Hankyu 2. Japan Isetan 3. Toys R‘us 4. Toy kingdom 5. All kinds of boutique mother and baby shops

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Luli Bebe Petit Monaco Diaper Bag! Designed in Los Angeles, the Petit Monaco Diaper Bag is as functional as it is fashionable. This chic bag is crafted with premium faux vegan leather and features a distinctive quilted texture front pouch with classic gold enameling. Unlike traditional diaper bags that feature bulky silhouettes and unappealing prints and fabrics, the Petit Monaco boasts a smooth design of supreme luxury and cultured finesse. Can be worn in backpack style, cross body or attach to stroller. Available in 5 runway worthy colors: pastel pink, stone grey, caramel brown, ebony black, pearl white and latte. Ages: N/A $129.00 Available online and at: https://lulibebeus.com/pages/luli-bebe?gclid=CjwKCAiA1uKMBhAGEiw AxzvX9_8K8R7p7_VJJfJdW4WpWJRzgflb21cCss2etmcPeVkVGFVxaGegJRoCT1sQAvD_BwE 80

Feltman Brothers Introduces NEW Baby Pointelle Wrap Set and Knit Blanket The birth of a baby is a milestone event in a family’s life. And, what better gift to celebrate the memorable occasion than the beautiful Pointelle Wrap Set and Knit Blanket from Feltman Brothers. Baby Neutral White Pointelle Wrap Set with Hat A timeless, vintage style knit set for your baby. This white 3-piece set features a classic pointelle design for an heirloom style — great as a take-me-home outfit, gift set, or for special occasions. • Super convenient for quick changes — separate top and pants, and opens down the side. • Footies will keep baby’s tiny toes nice and cozy. • Includes a matching knit bonnet to finish off that adorable, timeless look! • Matching Blanket not included and can be purchased separately. Retails: $89.99

Pointelle Knit Blanket A timeless baby blanket! Great when coupled with the Pointelle Wrap Set as part of a Take Me Home set, or as a baby gift for your loved one. Made of 100% cotton, sure to keep that precious one nice and warm! Retails: $74.99 Feltman Brothers designs traditional, captivating clothing for babies and toddlers from newborn-4T. Feltman Brothers designs are made from super soft cotton with attention paid to every detail from smocking to bullions and embroidery. Dress your little one up in an heirloom quality outfit for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, family parties, holidays, and more. Choose Feltman Brothers . . . because it’s the little things that make a big difference. Start the Feltman Brothers tradition with your family by visiting http://www.feltmanbrothers.com

Tasty Tie® The First Wearable Baby Teething Tie! A stylish solution that prevents the constant dropping of most teething toys. The tie clips onto any baby outfit providing endless stimulating CRINKLE entertainment! Ages: 3 - 24 months $16.99 Website: https://tastytie.com Available online at www.tastytie.com

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Don’t Let Daylight Savings Time Ruin Your Family’s Sleep!

Allay Lamp’s Band of Green Light Might Be the Difference your Household Needs For many families, the time change can make for cranky kids who either can’t stay up until bedtime, or are waking too early in the morning. Whether you hate or love daylight savings, don’t let it disrupt your family’s life. With a few small adjustments and the help of the revolutionary Allay Lamp, it will feel like normal in no time. There are many ways to manage the effects of DST, including: • Adjusting a child’s sleep schedule a little bit at a time, in the days leading up to DST. This is effective for babies and small children, to avoid the worst of the effects of a sleep deprived baby. • Adults can struggle with time changes too, as the average person is already sleep deprived. According to a CDC study, a full one third of American adults are routinely not getting enough sleep. • Create a healthy sleep environment — for both adults and children — including utilizing light sources such as the Allay Lamp, to ensure that the brain is stimulated as little as possible from light. This last point is easily the most important: establishing good bedtime habits and a healthy sleep environment are critical. Considering the importance of sleep in restoring the brain and body, it’s vital that the bedroom be conducive to maximum relaxation. A few ways to create a healthy sleep environment include: • Keep it dark and quiet for sleeping. Black out curtains and no television in the bedroom are a good start! • Minimize distractions by avoiding screens at night, which also inhibit the brain from relaxing thanks to the blue light rays emitted. • Control the light wavelengths that are used in the bedroom when not sleeping, by using an Allay Lamp. In addition, families can enlist the help of the Allay Lamp which helps calm the brain and induce sleep. With the specific and narrow band of green light wavelengths used by the Allay Lamp, the electrical signals sent through the eye to the brain are far smaller and less energizing than standard blue/red light wavelengths. This helps calm the brain so that it is in a better state for rest. This same principle can also help people who suffer from migraines or chronic headaches. The science behind headaches for most people involves sensitivity to light. Standard lighting is often too much for those who are sensitive and they will spend a lot of time in darker spaces, or behind sunglasses. The narrow wavelength of the green light in Allay Lamps allows those who do suffer from light sensitivity to go about their activities with far fewer headaches. DST and the effects on sleep are manageable by creating the right space — including Allay Lamps — for rest and relaxation, allowing the body and brain to rejuvenate and restore itself the way it is meant to. The Allay Lamp might be your family’s best strategy for getting your family’s sleep schedule back on track. Visit them at https://allaylamp.com. Also available on Amazon. 84

Aquasonic Vibe Toothbrush The Vibe Series is a world class modern electric toothbrush packed with the most up to date technology. It features an ultra-powerful and industry leading motor producing 40,000 vibrations per minute , lithium-ion battery, ultra-fast wireless charging, 4 mode operation, smart vibration timers, 8 DuPont engineered brush heads and bristles, and a custom travel case; all with a sleek ultra-slim, lightweight and IPX7 rated waterproof design. Need to brush between classes? No problem! Available at Amazon.com and https://www.amazon.com/AquaSonic-Ultra-Whitening-ElectricToothbrush/dp/B07R8WGDKF

Pure Daily Care Pink Himalayan Salt Diffuser The new 2-in-1 wellness device delivers two natural healing therapies in one simple device. Firstly, a heat-less ultrasonic diffuser atomizes essential oils delivering powerful therapeutic effects. Secondly, a separate chamber includes raw Himalayan salt crystals mined from the mountains of Pakistan to provide natural air ionization and purification making it easier and healthier to breathe. This neat, compact device adds a sense of peaceful ambience to any space. Available online and at https://www.amazon.com/Himalayan-Pink-Salt-Diffuser https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pink+himalayan+salt+diffuser&gclid=CjwKCAiA1uKMBhAGEiwAx zvX90nKoedJBAb9VTE3MJMRAJWC-Z1gw948sw1-CsNAF-fILIxf6mueiRoCFecQAvD_BwE&hvad id=338624880134&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031291&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=540448103531 965697&hvtargid=kwd-670548883332&hydadcr=21596_10798003&tag= 85 googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_30ez2jwdk6_e

Boost Oxygen Boost Oxygen THINK TANK A revolutionary nootropic taken by inhaling 95% pure oxygen infused with organic rosemary aroma. It’s simply a 100% all natural, healthy and safe fuel for your brain. Rosemary aroma can increase short term memory up to 75%, this combined with 95% pure oxygen is for the good of your brain. The brain alone uses approximately 20% of the body’s intake of oxygen. The fastest way to get more oxygen to the brain? You guessed it, inhale supplemental oxygen like THINK TANK! Coffee, energy drinks, Adderall, Ritalin, and traditional supplements are often hard on your body. Skip the caffeine jitters and join the oxygen & rosemary revolution.

Boost Oxygen is 95% pure, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen, in a portable, easy to use handheld canister. Boost Oxygen helps you stay oxygenated and wards off shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness and nausea. Not only does it improve sleep and lift your mood, it also increases mental alertness and stamina. Boost Oxygen is safe for all ages, and also supports altitude acclimation, migraines and when dealing with poor air quality. Increased oxygen intake has been reported by health professionals as the natural health and wellbeing aid that promotes energy, better mental acuity, increased capacity for exercise (and quicker recovery), as well as boosting the immune system. Boost is a proud sponsor of the Mentoring Veterans Program. $7.99+ Available at: https://www.boostoxygen.com, Amazon + Retailers Nationwide

Moonlight Roller Need a new after school hobby, or an active way to get across campus? Meet Moonlight Roller. Moonlight Roller is more than a roller skate brand, they are true advocates of this rich and beloved community. The Mirror Ball skates are iconic and an instant classic. Lace-up this grey suede and make it sing! They feature 100% genuine suede upper, tongue stabilizer and 82” laces. Also, an adjustable PU toe stop and custom printed padded lining and cushioned insole. Skaters will love the painted aluminum-alloy eyelets, ABEC-7 bearings and aluminum-alloy plate (plate weight is approximately 1 lb.).

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Gutter Sense THE SAFER WAY TO CLEAN YOUR RAIN GUTTERS No one loves gutter cleaning. We get it, which is why we make Gutter Sense. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use tool to clean your gutters from the ground, for a faster, safer way to get the job done. Do You Dread Gutter Cleaning? Most people do. It’s time-consuming and messy — and climbing a ladder to reach second-story gutters is just asking for trouble. There’s a better way: Gutter Sense. This low-cost tool makes cleaning your gutters from the ground easy: • No more ladders • No more mess • No more painful scratches and cuts • Effective on pine needles, leaves, and muck • Fits on an ordinary extension pole • Lightweight with a 14-inch grasp • Cleans under supports • Angled tongs for easy access $28.95 Available online or at: https://guttersense.com/product/gutter-sense/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gutter+sense+gutter+cleaning+tool&gclid=CjwKCAiA1uKMBhAG EiwAxzvX94tmn1wls1YTrupprd8K2fLvHHm0u-5dkpyctWBNxh6Rgmp0modrKhoCzA4QAvD_Bw E&hvadid=177773698476&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031291&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=131 86079188384173293&hvtargid=kwd-6983289298&hydadcr=8491_9883463&tag=googhydr20&ref=pd_sl_1zpv0d8wl1_e 87

Miami Jogger Buddha Pants There are comfortable pants, and then there are pants that feel like a magical breezy soft hug for your legs that you never want to take off...and those would be Buddha Pants! Not only are they the most comfy pantaloons you will ever have the honor of wearing, they are the epitome of portability because get this, they fold themselves into their own pocket! Perfect for those lazy 8am classes. Available online and at https://www.buddhapants.com/collections/miami-pants

Rosie The Riveter Socks With Rosie by your side, you’ll be feeling strong and confident, ready for anything! These colorful socks feature a classic portrait of Rosie the Riveter, along with her famous saying “We Can Do It”. Rosie was an icon of WWII, and an early emblem of feminism and women’s rights, who continues to inspire to this day. These fun socks make a perfect gift for women and teen girls. They’re a great way to express support for female empowerment wherever you go! Available online and at https://lavley.com/collections/feminist-socks/products/ rosie-the-riveter-socks 88

Raycop Omni Air UV+ Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner All the benefits of UV+ in a featherweight stick. Our latest in cordless stick vacuum engineering. This light and compact model is perfect for smaller spaces without sacrificing suction power and UV capabilities. At only 3.7 pounds, the Raycop Omni Air UV+ is easy to use. But with dual-textured brushes, best-in-class suction power, and the disinfecting power of UV light; it’s also a hard-hitting home-cleaning machine. The UV+ Sanitizing Feature of Raycop is specially designed by our engineers for our vacuums. Just a few seconds of exposure to ultraviolet light kills and inactivates viruses. From a practical perspective, it’s a natural, chemical-free way to destroy viruses and bacteria in your home. The Raycop Omni Air UV+ utilizes a dual-textured brush head to make cleaning different flooring types quick and easy. Based on lab studies, the dual-textured brush has proven to be far more effective than single-textured brushes. Deep shag rugs, the crevices in the back seat of your car, the cushions on your favorite chair, the Omni Air UV+ easily flexes to tackle the job. Dust, dander, bacteria and viruses don’t stand a chance against PureAir HEPA filtration. Age: 18+ $249.95 Website: https://raycop.com/product/omni-air-uv/ Available online and at Raycop.com and Amazon.com

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