Gifts for Teenagers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts for Teenagers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

This particular topic, gift ideas for teens, always scares me.  I feel so out of touch with the teenage world right now!  Thankfully, I have a sister that is both a teenager and a college student, that made this post possible.  Thank you, Madi!  She interviewed her roommates and guy friends and came up with…

Gifts for Boys Ages 3 to 6 ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts for Boys Ages 3 to 6 ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

Welcome back!  Today we’re kicking off with gift ideas for boys, ages 3 to 6… We were recently at the Children’s Museum in Salt Lake, and my kids literally would not leave the building area until they got a turn with the Magformers.  And, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds…kids were swarming this table…

Easter Basket Gifts & Egg Stuffers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Easter Basket Gifts & Egg Stuffers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

We don’t have much time!  Did Easter sneak up on YOU this year, too??  Luckily, Amazon has super fast and free shipping, or I would be running all over town, trying to find just the right gift for the Easter Bunny to leave in the baskets. Here’s what’s in my shopping cart: Forgive me, some…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 & Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 & Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 and Up) ~ My boys have had one of these SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoops mounted to their bedroom wall, for years now.  And, amazingly it still gets used all the time!  Their favorite time to play with it is when they are supposed to be getting ready for…

Gifts for Babies & Toddlers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Gifts for Babies & Toddlers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gift Ideas for Babies & Toddlers ~  Books make great presents for babies.  They love being read to, cuddling with mom or dad, and sometimes even being tickled.  This Tickle Monster Book with Tickle Hands is adorable.  Perfect reviews, of course.  And, I know my little ones would get a kick out of it!  A…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ If your kids are in to robots, dinosaurs, or basically just really cool toys (who isn’t?), Cruncher Prehistoric Pet Interactive Dinosaur is the must have.  This thing is pretty darn fancy, especially for $60.  It dances, comes when called, attacks, eats, plays catch, and can even…