In lieu of a big review post, I wanted to give a shout out to some of the stars of Christmas 2008 at our house. These are the things that not only brought delight on Christmas day, but are still being loved and played with everyday!
Galt Trampoline
Lilly had been asking Santa for a trampoline for weeks by the time Christmas finally rolled around. So much so that I had begun to think that there was no way that the actual thing could live up to her dreams! The good news is that it has! She loves this thing! On Christmas day, Lilly jumped for hours! Later, apparently worn out from jumping, I found her hanging upside from the safety bar by one leg, laughing, of course. It was scary looking to see for a mom, but when I rushed to grab the other side of the trampoline because I was sure that it would flip, it was actually still grounded and pretty stable. No, I wouldn't let her do it all of the time, but it is nice to know that the extra money we paid for the "safest" trampoline for little kids was worth it. My only complaint, and it is admittedly a silly one, is the weight limit--Lilly is having so much fun jumping, I want to try it, too!
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Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo Choo
We have been fans of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper since Lil's first birthday, so I was excited to find this train that operates in much the same away. Push the button on top and the music plays and the train drives around. The balls go in the top and the train can be set to either shoot them out the back or swirl them around in side. One of the best things is that the button is easy to push for the little guy! I am always surprised and annoyed by how many cause and effect toys intended for older infants and young toddlers are not able to be used by said population because their buttons are too small or too hard to push. With the Choo Choo, Max can push the big button on top and then off he goes, following the train around the house. Plus, it even runs on our carpet! For a little guy who is so desperately attached to his mom that he would often rather be held than play with toys, this and the old Ball Popper are some of the few things that he will leave my hip for- Thank you, Playskool!
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
This thing is just plain cool. It is so cool, in fact, that it is difficult to describe. It's design is simple, just a plastic tray that holds a little strip of the those paint cups and a light up brush that is connected to the paint holder. The Color Wonder pad of paper can also be connected to the paint holder piece, but we found that it did not work all that well and just made things more difficult. Seemingly by magic, when you hold the lighted paint brush up to the little containers of what look like clear paint, they show brilliant colors. See what I mean? Difficult to explain, but very cool. Plus, since it is part of the color wonder stuff, it means that the paint will only show up on the special color wonder paper, not on your kids clothes!
I had ordered this item for Lil off of Amazon in November with the intent of giving it to her on Christmas. When it didn't show up for several weeks (due to a postal service problem) and Christmas was just days away, the Amazon retailer from whom I bought it, Click to Deal, graciously offered to overnight me another one at no charge! At a time when many retailers are struggling and customer service,in my opinion, often goes by the wayside, I was thrilled to have such a great experience. If the opportunity presents itself to purchase from them again, I will definitely do it. But wait, it gets better. When the originally-sent package also found its way to my door, Click to Deal agreed to let me pass the holiday happiness on to you by giving away a Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush to one lucky reader!!!
So,
If you want to win a Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush of your own, just respond to this post and tell us about your outstanding present from this holiday season. Please include your email address, so that we can contact you if you win. All entries must be received by midnight on Thursday, January 15th. Please read our giveaway rules here.
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My outstanding gift was a Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe that my father in law got me! I love that movie, and the snow globe is amazing!
A vintage Vogue print
gkstratos@yahoo.com
My outstanding gift of this year was a picture my little girl made for me.
Standout in our house was Big Word for Little People. It's a great book I've had to read every single night since then (often more than once). utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
my new washer and dryer
My outstanding present was the first necklace my kids bought for me with their own money (it was from the dollar store but I proudly wear it!
Citizen watch, I love it
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
My outstanding gift was a desk that my husband and children made for me. I have been wanting a desk forever now, but needed a special size. The cost for a new one was pretty out there, so my husband, with our kids help, surprised me with a homemade one. It came out wonderfully. I was so touched that I cried when I saw it. The kids each put their initials on the back, stained it and varnished it.
Thanks so much for this giveaway.
I'm not sure if you meant that we gave, or that we received. I think the most outstanding gift I gave this year were gifts I gave in my own hand painted boxes. The lids on the boxes were not taped down, but closed using a single crochet stitch, long strands, that were tied in bows. That way the boxes could be used again, either for putting gifts in, in the future or for storing items the receiving person would like to keep in them. This was my first attempt at painting cardboard boxes from UPS arrivals to our home, and it worked out great. I think the receivers were less surprised by the gifts inside, then they were the boxes. The best gift I got was from my younger sister Nancy. My side of the family doesn't exchange gifts, so it was a wonderful and unexpected surprise when Nancy and her husband stopped by the day before Christmas with a gift for me and my husband. She brought us a gift basket of breakfast goodies from Cracker Barrel. There was enough in there for more than a few mornings. We've already had some of the yummy morning starters.
Right now I'm making Christmas Tree Ornaments using Christmas Cards from this year and my sis is giving me hers too. Some of them have turned out so well that I've surprised myself, as I have never attempted this crafting style before. Good luck to all.
My outstanding present from this holiday season was my doctor calling me on Christmas eve to tell me that the latest scan for my brain tumor, showed no growth whatsoever!!
kport207 at gmail dot com
My son bought me a bath gel at Sephora because he knows how much mommy likes that store.
outstanding gift, all my childern home
all of my sisters and my children in one room on christmas eve.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
the greatest gift seriously was a friend who thought for years she was not going to have a baby, had her baby Christmas Eve and it was a hard pregnancy but they are both fine. She had spent tons of money and her heart had given up..I am so happy for them
The last gift I opened on Christmas was in this giant bag, one that went up to my hips. Inside was an HP monitor, which my sister told me was all she could get for me. I was totally fine with that, but then she went SIKE on me and let me know that she actually got me a whole computer. :D It was the one thing I really wanted but didn't quite ask for since I didn't want to be greedy, so I was thoroughly surprised~
lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com
My outstanding gift was the opportunity to spend a few days with my family that live in another state!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
My husband bought me a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, I've been wanting one for years
it wasn't about the stuff this year - just really enjoyed being together as a family
My outstanding gift was finding out the baby my daughter is carrying is a girl! Our first grandchild and I'm as happy as can be!
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
We adults opted not to exchange gifts for ourselves, but only for the kids. My son LOVES alligators and got the COOLEST pop-up book with information all about alligators and other predators. It's the neatest book I've ever seen, especially for kids!
a radio flyer horse for my 2 year old.
A beautiful handmade afghan that a friend gave me.
all i got was a pair of pink p.j's any how this looks like it be realy fun please enter me iinfor it i know my little one and well i think she like it if we where to win it thanks
I received a beautiful bracelet that I love.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
A diamond necklace.
A gorgeous Disney World snowglobe was my favorite gift. cdziuba@aol.com
A wreath my daughter mde for my door and a pillow my son sewed at school both beautiful and meaningful.
I received some yummy chocolates. Can it get any better than that? Thanks for the giveaway.
My husband got me a mirror i wanted.
My wonderful daughter really DOES listen to me when I talk. I had mentioned that I would love to have a Lucy (Ball) doll and that is precisely what she gave me for Christmas.
traymona[at]aol.com
My children gave us a wine refergerator.
the collector's edition of Marley and Me from my hubby
jceko77@yahoo.com
My favorite gift was from my wonderful husband. He gave me a mothers necklace that had all 3 of my childrens birthstones. I love it and wear it everyday. Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
I got coconut clusters from a friend!!!
My outstanding gift was a widescreen monitor for my computer from my boyfriend. I love it!
smchester at gmail dot com
I would give this to my granddaughter who is a My Little Pony fan.
The outstanding gift for me this year was the Wii fit. Thanks!
my outstanding gift was a picture framed of my two grandchildren.
lgrieser at sbcglobal dot com
My outstanding gift was a trip I stopped along the way to visit both family and friends.
Tresor Cologne from Lancome...my favorite scent....
My outstanding gift was a holiday visit from a precious old friend.
My outstanding gift this year was a pair of super comfy crocs from my sister-in-law.
chrissoolee@yahoo.com
My brother gave me a neat Victorian style lamp. It has metal that is bent to look like leaves at the bottom. The purple glass is suppose to be flowers.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
The best Christmas present I got this year was that my family was all together! Although we may not get along, we came together for 2 days!
orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com
I got golf clubs. My husband and I plan to make some dates without the baby.
couponcrazymom00 at gmail dot com
the best thing i got for christmas was a new laptop computer (which i am using now) i really needed a new computer, as my old desktop computer was over 4 years old and frequently popping up with error messages.
talonsmom731(at)gmail(dot)com
We only buy a few things for our children. We already have everything we need.
My son got a Rough & Tumble camera and loves it!
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
This looks like a fun toy.
It wasn't really a gift but it what was outstanding was getting together with family members near and far!
My video camera so that we can record our new daughter's milestones!
the gift that i received this year that i liked the most was a plastic pumpkin that my 4 year old niece picked out herself to give me. she was so proud when i opened it. it was so cute to see how excited she was to see me open up a gift that she picked out all by herself.
thanks for the giveaway!
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
My best gift was a set of kitchen knives. The ones I had were so dull! Now I can cut things without frustration!
My outstanding present was an opal necklace & earrings.
Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com
My outstanding gift was a gift certificate from my mom to the Inner You. She offers IET, reflexology and hot stone massage.
my son got a mini trampoline w/ a handle on it and counting games, it's pretty cool
My amazing gift was these lava pearl earrings that my boyfriend found a month before and had sent to his office. I love the matching necklace as well... he's a good keeper :)
My outstanding gift this year was my husband going to my favorite candle website and picking out 2 "flavors" and surprising me with candles. It was really cool to see the candles he would pick - he did pretty good! Great giveaway - thanks for offering it!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
The outstanding gift for my son this Christmas was the build a monster puppet kit by Melissa and Doug. It is so versatile, promotes imagination and creativity, and is just plain fun.
my outstanding gift was from my daughter-in-law, a fuzzy robe and slippers
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
My outstanding gift this year was a jewelry box that my 5 year old granddaughter painted for me and inside was 2 necklaces that she made for me. I will cherish that for the rest of my life. Thank you!
wow this would realy be neet if i was to win this as for christ mas all i got was some pink p.j.'s and well my little one got a ball and well if i was to win this for her i just know she would love it please enter me infor this thanks
My outstanding gift was my blanket Snugggy!!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
My pare bought me a roll of stamps so I can send more cards to wounded soldiers.... my mom left them in the car and forgot to give them to me. But is the thought that counts LOL
My outstanding gift was a breadmaker. I'd been wanting one for so long!
wedgeford(at)hotmail(dot)com
I got a $50 GC to Barnes and Noble, I love to read and noone knows what I have read or what I want to read so they did good!
mommyhooidthankless{AT}gmail.com
The outstanding gift this year was a giftcard to Bath & Body Works. That was fun!
My outstanding gift this year was a $100 gift card to Target, which I bought myself a new hand mixer, cooling rack and a garlic press. I was in kitchen heaven :)
My outstanding gift this year was a new Crock Pot. I work full-time and this is life saver for making dinner!
My favorite gift was a scrapbook my son made me with pictures and stories from the whole year.
This is the first year that all my brothers and sisters were able to get together at my parents home in several years. It was truly a wonderful gift. Thanks for the contest.
My outstanding present was a Barnes and Noble Gift Card I received.
eddiem11@ca.rr.com
my best gift was a new roaster. they are great. you can cook a roast all day and the house dose not get hot. love it. thanks for the chance miketra@sbcglobal.net
my outstanding gift was getting to spend it with my entire family and the two newest members born in December.
charlies_secret_angel2006 at yahoo dot com
MY NEPHEWS GAVE ME A WATCH THAT IS SO CUTE!
My new crockpot! I had a big one but have been wanting a 2 1/2 quart. Yeah!
ariella at blight dot com
a shawl and gloves set from an unexpected gift giver!
My outstanding present, was a necklace my brother got me. It is a clear heart locket, that you put individual charms into (kind of like the Italian charm bracelets). It is super cute!
A spider necklace by Betsy Johnson. Bloody awesome.
http://meredycat.blogspot.com/
A necklace from my husband that has both of our childrens names hand stamped on it.
my husband gave me "deadly dose" - a novel about a friend's tragic death and the man who solved the case
that is so funny! my daughter got the much anticipated trampoline too!! my favorite gift was from my husband who got my wedding ring re-sized. it fits for the first time since having my kids:) i feel so pretty:) thanks!
For me it was a new hooded sweatshirt. For my daughter it was a Hannah Montana sing along game.
My outstanding gift was watching the joy on my little nephew's face as he opened his gifts. Children make Christmas so special. I know he will love this amazing Color Wonder Light Brush too. Thank you for the chance to win.
I didnt get any gifts this year for Christmas, but the outstanding thing for me was being able to spend Christmas all together this year. Usually my hubby has a job that makes him work Christmas day, but not anymore!!
my new kitchen appliances were my only gift this year and boy did I need them!
My iPod touch! What a surprise that was!
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
money to buy a lazy boy chair
My Tassimo Beverage Maker!
Mary Kay foot spa package
I got an ice cream making attachment for my Kitchen Aid Mixer! So excited about that!
My littlest guy also got the Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo Choo - which he adores!
frog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net
An IPOD Shuffle! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
My best (and only) gift this Christmas was my flip video camera. Love it! lnjane at yahoo dot com
My husband bought me some satin PJs -- much needed, and very posh -- I love them!
My daughter's outstanding gift was a wooden dollhouse -- and my son received a WowWee robot from Santa.
Thanks for this giveaway! We'd love to play with this here.
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
my best gift this Christmas was a German Wooden Nutcracker. I have been collecting them since I was a young girl. The real true nutcrackers are hard to find. This one is so wonderful because it pays homage to the Wine Country and well that is one of my husband and my favorite places to go on vacation. This gift came from my husband.
I got a nice Coach Bag this year from my husband!!
THANKS for the entry!
newmommyin08@yahoo.com
My outstanding gift was the last two of the Twilight series books. Lame, I realize. But so good!
We don't do gifts for adults at our house anymore but our son got an anniversary set of legos - the same one that I had as a child! Ah, the memories! :)
My favorite present was new clothes to take on vacation.
We only did gifts for the kids this year and my daughter's favorite gift was her new Dr. Suess books.
mandee220(at)aol(dot)com
a big pink fluffy bathrobe :)
I got a Dell Inspiron Mini9 that is my new obsession!
My MIL got me a really nice new chef's knife and a set of cast iron cookware. It's kind of hard to decide which I like more.
My outstanding gift was a nice set of comfy sheets for my bed! I love them! Thanks for the chance to win!
My son's fave was the Kettler Balance bike.
Susie_in_Texas@yahoo.com
The Washington Huskies sweatshirt my husband bought me. It is my favorite shirt and it was too expensive to buy myself.
That's awesome of them to overnight you a new one. The hit present here this year was a dinosaur where you drop little balls in and it makes all kinds of sound effects and music.
My outstanding gift was the 2 weeks my husband took off of work to spend with the family.
The best present I could ever have is my son, after being in the Marines 6 yrs, moved in with me with his wonderful pregnant wife, adorable 2 1/2 yr old son and 2 bulldogs. I'm used to seeing them only 2 weeks a year so this is the best present ever! ret2win@aol.com
I love the pottery my mom got me from Poland!
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I got a Sizziz Big Shot from my husband!
A beautiful mantle clock from my parents. Thanks for the giveaway!
My husband got me a Slanket. I love it!
Mine was my electric toothbrush...ah the smoothness!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
A new microwave! Whew, we needed it.
thanks
adams006 at hotmail dot com
I got the most beautiful boots from my grandmother. My feet are so warm!
ce613 at hotmail
My husband got me over a dozen Dr. Seuss books! I've always loved Dr. Seuss but never had any of his books as a child.
Toilet paper, paper towels, and coffe. Yeah, the kids stocked me up for six months and I am loving it.
My outstanding gift was a MAC gift card from my husband. Totally didn't expect it.
i got some great earrings!
mom2maria at hotmail
Mine was some body lotions that I have been asking my hubby to get for me....
ktgonyea at gmail.com
My outstanding gift was that I was able to give to my husband a present. Being a sahm, I never could have done it without a contest online just like yours. He was so suprised to be getting a gift from me this past Christmas. (Anniversary in December too)
A beautiful necklace from my father
I'd love to win this for my nephew in Michigan!
My outstanding gift was from my husband...a telescope! Out of this world!
Deborah @ Comfort Joy Designs
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com
comfortjoydesigns{AT}gmail{DOT}com
My son is a big fan of his Crayola Glow Station but I'd say the big winner was the Wii games from Santa!
lindleyalston at gmail dot com
My outstanding gift was a new digital camera!
my GPS :)
Graco donated ten carseats in my name to the Children's Hospital of Philadephia:
http://superdumbsupervillain.blogspot.com/2009/01/gift-that-keeps-on-giving.html
A $50 American Express GC.
The outstanding gift in our house was my son's bounce back racer. He has been having a great time driving it all over the house.
My making memories Slice that my husband got me :)
My outstanding gift this year was driving from Texas to West Virginia with our toddler to visit my parents. It meant a great deal to me to spend the holidays with them, since we usually only get to see them a couple times a year.
shelnew19 [at] gmail [dot] com
My daughter's favorite was her Crayola Glow Station.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
Ours was a Weber grill for our new home!
crt4book[at]yahoo[dot]com
My favorite gift, was being in our new house we just bought in Sept. It's over a 100 yrs. old, needs work... but its ours. It's the best gift knowing my kids have a home. :)
Thanks for the contest...
sweeps4us@gmail.com
My outstanding gift was a hand-made copper flower for the yard from my son.
My favorite gift was the Calphalon Griddler. I just love it and can use it in so many ways. It was perfect.
Since I make scale miniatures for a hobby, Husband bought me a house kit that is just wonderful. It looks like something out of a fairy tale; and will stand only about 8" tall as it is 1/4" scale. (This means that something that is 1/4" tall equals 1 foot tall in real size.) Sheila
chiliburger@icehouse.net
My outstanding gift this year was a weekend trip to a spa resort with my sister.
HI, enter me please. My best gift from my family was a ped egg. it works so well.
Yay! I got a flip camcorder!! Now I can take videos of my beautiful children! It was the best gift ever. Thanks for the great giveaway
My outstanding gift I received this year for Christmas was a beautiful smelling Yankee candle in the Rose scent from wonderful daughter. She used her own money and saved for months to buy this. I almost hate to burn it.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
My best Christmas gift was spending Christmas with my husband and son. It doesn't get any better than that! Thanks for the contest!
chrisandamyward(at)comcast(dot)net
All I got was cash so that would be the most outstanding for me. thanks!
braaisjo at gmail dot com
My mom bought us Rockband as a "family gift". It's so fun!
I got a 21piece cookware. It's awesome!
My most outstanding gift this Christmas was the magical time we spent with my husband's family in Portland, OR! Precious!
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
the news of my pregnancy!
my 7 year old got his 1st Big Boy Bike... he is a joy to watch!!
My outstanding gift was an ottoman.
For me, it was a funnel cake maker kit, silly I know, but I'd never had one before and my family and I had a ball figuring it out! For my son, surprisingly, it was a blendy pen set, he played with those pens for hours!
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
My favorite present was a coffee cup my little granddaughter picked out for me. So cute!
I had a baby girl only days before Christmas and told my husband that she was our present but that he shouldn't expect anything else this season!
Thanks for the giveaway,
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
That would be my Disney Cruise! I actually got it before Christmas, but it was my gift.
My daughter was thrilled with the IPod Nano she received though!
Mine was a new tv
Mine was an inside weather station that my family got me. Its so neat. I can see the outside temp, wind direction and other great stuff from inside my home.
My favourite gift was a red toy train that my 2 year old picked out and wrapped up for "me" lol... Thanks for the giveaway!
mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca
My outstanding gift was an anniversary ring my husband gave me. garrettsambo@aol.com
I love my new aigner Purse
My best gift was a yellow designer purse from my mom. I've been wanting a yellow purse for a couple years now!
The outstanding gift I received this year was a Dyson vacuum! I have joined the club and am loving it!
My favorite gift was a watch my husband and girls picked out for me.ashlyn@chuparkoff.com
I got a computer & that rocks1
I really love a spice rack someone gave me because I've been trying new recipes~cooking healthier tasty meals!
zestywonderland@gmail.com
My favorite was a cookbook I've been wanting. Yay! I got it.
MY Tom Tom GPS.
The outstanding gift(s) were from my grown children and their families. My daughter gave me a beautiful silver locket necklace with room for 4 photos (of my 2 granddaughters, of course), and my son and his fiance' gave me a digital photo frame!
Nothing for me but the kids loved their DS.
My outstanding gift this year was a nice new bathrobe
cdrury@gmail.com
a movie camera from my husband
I would have to say the tree ornament my son made me with his picture in the middle!
My kids got a wii.
donna444444@yahoo.com
My son received a train set! It is so awesome and he loves it
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
My outstanding gift was a porcelain unicorn from my fiance.
My best outstanding present was my kitchen aide mixer from my sister. I almost fell over! I even blogged about it, and named my new toy. Her name is Dotty Mae btw :). Thanks for the contest!
Too many to count-the humor of my sons as they gave me their gifts-my son home with his daughters after serving 3 times in Iraq, a photo of our home with a beautiful love note from my husband and photo books of our family and our grnadchildren personaly made by them
rosans4@comcast.net
I had two outstanding presents this year. The first my premmie daughter who came through surgery great. Second a beautiful pair of sterling silver earrings from my three sons.
jen62728@aol.com
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