One of my favorite card companies to use is Tiny Prints.  They have a great product at a good price.  They have so many design option for their Christmas cards that it floors me.  You can certainly find something here you like no matter what your style.  I, personally, love the photo cards (though I didn’t start using these kinds of cards until I had children).  I have been checking these out for my Christmas cards for several weeks now just trying to decide what I want.  Don’t want picture cards?  They have a great selection of just really great Christmas cards.  Their design styles include: Contemporary, Classic, Vintage, Portrait, and Whimsy. There really is something for everyone.  They can get them shipped to you in whatever time frame you need too, and you can customize them however you like.  If you are still needing Christmas cards this year (and most of us are), definitely check out Tiny Prints!

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I recently tried out the Evenly Gorgeous bodywash from Caress.  According to Caress, you’ll have gorgeous skin – right out of the shower – that you will want to flaunt just like the season’s hottest styles.  I happen to agree with this statement.  After using the bodywash, I found that I didn’t have to moisture after showering.  I already had silky smooth skin and that wasn’t flaking off (like regular soap does to you).  Nothing is more sexy (especially heading into summer) than even toned skin which this bodywash should help you achieve.  It smells great and definitely is a product we will continue to use here.  However, not only is the bodywash a great product, but the Caress website is a ton of fun.  You will find:

• Skin revealing fashion & beauty tips (from Carson Kressley)
• A chance to share your own beauty/fashion secrets to win great prizes:
• Weekly chance to win $100 gift card
• Chance to win a trip to NYC for shopping spree and VIP access to fashion event, and a private consultation with Carson (and who wouldn’t want to win a shopping spree?)
• Design and dress up your own stylish ‘virtual you’ to send to friends and post to your Facebook profile, MySpace, blog, etc. (and let me tell you, this was fun!)

Have some fun playing and checking out which of the Caress products best fits your needs!

Design a Heavenly Pet Wardrobe is one of the really cool products on the market that is geared towards older girls (8+). It allows them to design clothing and accessories for 5 paper dogs and embellish with the included glitter, ribbons, sequins, and stickers. You can make over a hundred different pet fashions with this! I love that it requires them to use their imagination. It is one of those gifts that you never know where it may lead. You may find you have a design in your midst. Also, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this item goes to the SPCA International.

English Style Equestrian Sketch Book is a great book for any horse rider or lover (8+). This design guide allows you to design your own horses, riding gear, jodhpurs, boots, saddles, and more for dressage, polo, and general riding fun.  It includes 40 English-themed sketch pad pages, markers, colored pencils, eraser, sharpener, and design guide.  A portion of the proceeds from this goes towards the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program.

The Project Runway Fashion Design Challenge Sketchbook is right from the awesome show. The spinner in this kit tells you where to start. The next step is to design a garment based on an endless combination of challenges such as creating a formal gown out of a garbage bag in 30 minutes. This comes with colored pencils, 2 fashion sketch pads, style guide, and pencil sharpener. You are only competing against yourself, but it definitely forces you to be creative.

Project Runway Shoe Design Sketch Book allows you to design a fun and fashionable shoe collection. The sketch book teaches you the history of shoes. You also are able to design your own line of footwear, and you are able to personalize your creations. Included in this kit are 2 sketch pads, 12 colored pencils, and a design guide.

Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set allows you to make your own custom made shirts. It has a style to help you out, but the creation is all up to you. This includes 6 fabric markers, the Cooler Jeweler Tool (gem and stud setting tool), 50 gems, 50 studs, 2 yards of metallic ribbon, stencils, patterns, design guide and more!

The great thing with all of these kits is that it requires the child to think and use every ounce of creativity they have. The best part is that they are having fun while they do it, and there is not one battery involved.  I found all of these products to be high quality and would recommend the Fashion Angels line to everyone!

If you are on the lookout for a great toy for your kids this Christmas, Toobeez is the one gift you must have in your house.  It is a favorite in my house and will be in yours too.  This is one of the few toys on the market that actually make your kids think which is why I love it!

Toobeez is basically one big tinker toy set that is super easy to put together.  If my 4 year old can do it, anyone can do it.  All you do is take the tube and push the end into the hole on the spheres.  You then turn it slightly until it clicks.  That’s it!  Now, there are about 100 different things you can make with these.  You can make simple structures (which is where Madison is at) and every intricate structures like a super fighter jet.  There are just so many things I really like about this.  Like I said before, it makes my kids think and design.  It is not too hard for my daughter to put together, so she does not get frustrated and is able to build what she wants without too much help.  I remember building forts as a kids with chairs and blankets, and I have to admit that this Toobeez set with the slide on curtains is just so much cooler.  Best of all, it comes with its own zippered storage bag, so you don’t have to worry about losing pieces!

If you decide that you kids must have this, they are running an awesome deal.  If you purchase the 57 piece set, you get an additional 15 piece kit ($24.99 value), The Big Idea Book with tips for enjoying your TOOBEEZ ($4.99 value), and free shipping ($24.00 value)!  Also, make sure you check out their giveaway!  They are giving away a free set to a lucky winner.  How cool is that?  If you are sick of the noisy toys that don’t require your kids to think, then Toobeez would be a perfect fit in your home.