Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family: The masculine way to drink hot chocolate ($15)…Duct Tape Mug. These water bottles are perfect for the LEGO-lover! ($12) LEGO Water Bottle I got these fun Straw Drinking Glasses for my 3 year old’s stocking, who insists on a straw with every drink.  She’ll get a kick out of…

Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Take an extreme close-up shot of your face, blow it up and print it as 8×10.  Autograph the picture and frame it!  All your fans will love it. I dare anyone to eat a 3 pound gummy worm!  World’s Largest Gummy Worm Everyone wants money.  Not everyone want…

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ I love coffee table books, and National Geographic makes some of the best ones!  If you have grandparents that like to travel, I think this one would be so fun to read through,   National Geographic’s Journeys of a Lifetime.  It could easily be paired with any travel supplies (a…

Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 7 and Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 7 and Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gifts for Girls (ages 7 and up) ~ I admit, I’m a little clueless when it comes to girls over the age of 7, because I haven’t had one, yet!  Soon enough, soon enough.  Luckily, I have a fantastic friend, Lisa, who does.  She shared tons of fun ideas with me…I give her credit for…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ I love nightgowns.  Not the silky, “I’m in the mood” kind.  More like, “I just want to hang out and cuddle” kind.  I think they’re more comfy than top/bottom jammies, more feminine, and super easy to put on.  I’m all about a 1 step process for putting on my…

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…

Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

  Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ I used to love paper dolls, just as much as Barbies, when I was little.  With all the fancy-schmancy toys now days, I’ve wondered if paper dolls would even slightly impress my girls.  I hope so!  I ran into these awesome Personalized Paper Dolls by…

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…

Christmas Gifts for Men ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Men ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Christmas Gifts for Men:  With nearly 300 5-star reviews, I had to stop and read all about Eddie Bauer’s Classic Fit Sherpa Fleece Lined Hoodie.  And, basically a bunch of dudes are saying this is thee best jacket, for various reasons (colors, warmth, fit, etc.)  It looks cozy to me!  Darn, they are $70 bucks,…