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 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…

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,…