Gift Shopping - Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store
We've decided upon practical and appealing gifts for the holidays, things that the recipients will use and not disappear into closets and drawers. Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store seems to match those requirements. For instance:
Reusable cloth pouches designed for sandwiches and snacks. They are dishwasher safe and will outlast hundreds of plastic baggies and can also be used for messy cosmetics, dog treats, pacifiers, toys and crayons. Made from fabric certified as food safe in the US and Europe they're dishwasher-safe and quick-drying. A Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Packet from NYC's famous family and date eatery, Serendipity. Makes 30 oz. of this World Famous blend of cocoa's - just add milk and ice and blend. A Maple Syrup Candle in an authentic syrup tin. Hand poured in Canada, made from beeswax and natural scented waxes.For beauty items that are stocking stuffers: Lollia's Calm Little Luxe Eau de Parfum is $9.00 for .25 ounces. "Honey sweet Hyacinth, earthen rooted Vetivir and fresh cut Iris. Cooled by setting Citrus sun and delicate floral waters." Lollia's Wish Petite Hand Cream for $7.50 has ingredients of Italian bergamot, jasmine and ylang ylang , sheer amber woods and vanilla bean, shea butter, macadamia and brazil nut oils. Victoria Egg Facial Soaps, an egg white concoction which is protein rich and used by Swedish women for generations to create a rosy glow to their complexions. Six creamy bars per box for $22.
For the ultimate beauty stocking stuffer, consider the Shemergency Kit at $25.50: Contains 25 must-haves: Folding Hair Brush with Mirror, Hair Spray, Clear Elastics, Earring Backs, Hand Lotion, Nail Clipper, Emery Board, Clear Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, Mending Kit, Safety Pin, Double-Sided Tape, Lint Remover, Shoe Shine Towelettes, Stain Remover, Static Remover, Breath Freshener, Lip Balm, Dental Floss, Pain Reliever, Deodorant Towelettes, Tampon, Adhesive Bandages, Facial Tissues, and Blotting Tissues.
In the pet section, there are gifts that range from Therapy dog treats, disposable and reusable waterproof dog boots to durable food-safe steel cans covered with tin that come with a handy aluminum scoop and are FDA approved. For cat owners, consider Dyna Nip (cat nip) sticks.
New moms and dads might appreciate the Pronto portable diapering essentials kit. Drop it in any bag, strap it to your wrist or clip it to your stroller. Its extra-wide changing pad wipes clean, and the head area is cushioned with an innovative “pronto pillow.” The pad is also removable, allowing the body to become an independent diaper carry-all. The Pronto also includes a translucent wipes case, a mesh pocket that fits up to four large diapers and ointments, and a front zipper pocket for personal items.
If you're into nostalgia and activities for an at-home party, there's the Let's Paint the 90's activity book with paints: Some highlights are "Let's Add and Subtract with Milli Vanilli," "Let's Paint Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, " as well as Hugh Grant's incarceration to the Macarena and many, many more. For age 6+ and 2-6 players, there's Appleletters, from the same company who originated Bananagrams. It's the new domino game where you connect the letters. We bought one for our grandson for the holidays who enjoyed the bananagrams last year.
And I might not be able to resist Robot Hands for $6.75: Temporary tattoos for hands (suitable for ages 3+) to transform any hands into ROBOTS. 8 temporary designs per box (one of each design). Non Toxic, apply with water.
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