• Gift Guide

    Hot New STEM Toy Launch on Amazon & Target!

    Watch your kids run, jump and stomp away from screens and race to the finish with the new AMAZING Stomp Racers. Now available on Amazon and soon at Target and Target.com!

    Stomp Rocket, best known for its high performance blaster toys, now brings the excitement of car racing to its fans.  These kid-powered race cars provide hours of active play with vehicles that race, jump, tumble, crash and perform epic stunts.

    Easy to put together, kids will be off to the races in no time, seeing how far and fast they can launch their cars. Kids can take turns stomping their cars to new lengths while pulling off amazing stunts with the included ramp, or race each other to the finish line with Dueling Stomp Racers! Play indoors and out. There are no batteries required and these vehicles are 100% kid powered! The set even includes stickers to customize their own car(s).

    See below for images and details! I’d love to get samples in your hands so you can experience these incredible racers for yourself! – Leah

    Stomp Rocket® Stomp Racers Highlights:

    • 100% kid powered – No batteries required
    • Experiment with speed and force while getting kids excited about STEM
    • Great for indoor or outdoor active play
    • Stomp Racer set includes: race car, stickers to customize car, launcher and launch ramp.
    • Dueling Stomp Racer set includes:  2 race cars, 2 launchers, launch ramp, stickers and a finish line.
    • Recommended for ages 5+

     

     

     

    Stomp Racers can be found in store at Rite Aid and online at Target, Walmart and on Amazon.com along with the entire Stomp Rocket® Collection.

    About Stomp Rocket®:

    Run, jump, and STOMP! For more than 25 years, Stomp Rocket® has been entertaining kids and their families by stimulating active, outdoor play. The Original Stomp Rocket® line is 100% kid-powered and includes rockets that soar up to 400 feet in the air as well as toys that are appropriate for kids as young as age 3. Stomp Rocket® is made by D&L Company of Minden, Nevada, www.StompRocket.com.

    Stomp Rocket® has sold more than 10 million toys and won numerous awards from industry experts, including most recently the 2019 Mom’s Choice Gold Award, 2020, 2019 & 2018 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year Award, 2018 ASTRA Best Award for Outdoor Products, and was a 2017 Good Housekeeping Lab Pick.

    Stomp Rocket® is regularly featured in top national media Good Housekeeping, Parents Magazine, Woman’s Day, Scary Mommy, TODAY Parents, Red Tricycle, MSN, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and many more! Follow them on Instagram @originalstomprocket.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Purelis Naturals – Treat Your Loved Ones or Yourself with these Spa Gift Baskets!

    Nurture your inner life with the help of Purelis. Naturally wonderfull, just like you. Give a gift that your loved ones and friends can turn to when they need a break from their hectic schedules. It’s a wonderful holiday surprise for busy moms, essential workers, teachers, and those on the list that are all about bathtime (there’s always one, right?). Purelis Naturals Baskets elevate the art of giving, filled with its Aromatherapy Gift bath line and gorgeous accessories that make bathtime better. They put together everything for you so the challenging part will just be which one(s) to send to people on your list! All items are gift-ready and nаturаllу hаndсrаftеd, containing no sulfаtеѕ оr pаrаbеnѕ.

    The brand redefines luxury while nourishing the skin and soothing the soul. I’m talking about ultimate gifts that have everything in them to turn a tub into an oasis of comfort, healing, and bliss. The brand hasn’t forgotten a thing – including ever-popular bath bombs that are also sold in bulk gift sets and individually wrapped for unique party favors!! All-natural ingredients make up the offerings, as well as lush pillows, essential oil candles, and more. Family and friends will open the baskets and step into a world of soothing sensations.

    Melon Cucumber Spa Kit

    What happens when Purelis combine cucumber and melon? The result is no less then an exquisite scent that refreshes the mind renews the skin!

    Purelis DELUXE GOURMET GIFT BASKET includes everything you need to create the definitive at-home spa experience from start to finish! Our bath & body gift baskets are hand crafted with attention to detail, wrapped & tied with a bow. The Spa products featured in this gift are part of the luxurious Purelis All Natural Collection.

    Natural Spa Basket Includes:

    Bubble Bath ~ Body Wash with Shea Butter ~ Hair Replenish Shampoo ~ Skin Loving Hand Cream ~ Skin Repairing Body Butter ~ Aromatherapy Bath Salts ~ Shea Butter Bath Caviar ~ 3 Fizzy Bath Bombs ~ Handmade Essential Oil Soap Bar ~ Cucumber & Melon Body Mist ~ Hand-poured Aromatherapy Candle ~ Wooden Reflexology Stick ~ Pumice & Brush Combo Stick ~ Spa Bath Mitts ~ Extra Long back scrubber loofah ~ Mesh Bath Pouf

    Lavender Gift Basket

    Pamper her with THE ULTIMATE SPA GIFT BASKET of Indulgence & Relaxation. Purelis Serenity & Synergy Blend Spa Basket will give her a crash course in the Three R’s Treatment. Renew… Recharge… Rejuvenate. There are sensational Spa Goodies with Beloved Essential oils nourish the skin & body and soothe the soul. Body Lotion Basket includes all bath and body products you need for an at home spa day. Made with 100% natural & organic ingredients and is Sulfate, Paraben & cruelty free!

    This LUXURY LAVENDER SPA BASKET includes Luxurious Lavender Shampoo, Lavender Body Wash, Lavender Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, Bath Caviar, Body Butter, Bath Bombs, Lavender Massage Oil, Lavender Chamomile Body Mist all with therapeutic oils, in a delightful Lavender fragrance. For the premium collection, Purelis Naturals makes it even better with Lavender Essential Oil Body Wash, Handmade Essential Oil Soap Bar, Aromatherapy Lavender Candles, Aromathery Necklace & top it off with Spa Bath Mitts, Mesh Bath Pouf, Wooden Relexology Stick & the richest Plush Luxurious spa slippers to ensure the greatest spa basket on the market. Redefine Luxury with this 1-of-a-kind DELUXE SPA PACKAGE/BATH BASKET!!

    Eucalyptus Mint Aromatherapy Spa Basket

    RELAXING AROMATHERAPY PAMPERING GIFT SET: This Gold Leather 12 Piece Holiday Gift Basket is the most complete all inclusive home spa pampering package – it will give your loved ones a crash course in the Three R’s Treatment. Renew… Recharge… Rejuvenate. The sophisticated blend of eucalyptus and mint create an entoxicating essence for body & spirit. Experience the combined benefits of premium bath products along with the holistic healing of pure essential oils! Eucalyptus Mint oil has so many benefits including use on wounds & burns, blocked noses among many more. Ask for our free essential oil ebook when purchasing this basket!

    Starting with Luxurious Shampoo & Conditioner, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Bath Salts, Bath Caviar and bath bomb, all with Mint and Eucalyptus Essential Oils. Eucalyptus Essential oil is popular for promoting relaxation and soothing body ailments. Purelis Naturals makes it even better with our premium blend of eucalyptus and mint essential oil & bath oils to ensure the greatest spa basket on the market. They then top off this basket with skin reviving hand mitts, a mesh bath pouf & a luxurious lava stone aromatherapy bracelet!! Redefine Luxury with this 1-of-a-kind Aromatherapy Gift Collection!

    Aromatherapy and At Home Spa Treatment, Luxury Taken to The Next Level! Purelis Naturals gourmet gift baskets are truly unique, with exclusive aromatherapy baskets for all of life’s special occasions. Their carefully handcrafted bath & body products are naturally formulated & contain NO Sulfates or Parabens.

    Intoxicating fragrances combined with Purelis Naturals superior skin loving formulas make them the most popular & sought after gift baskets for women & men. Purelis Naturals gift baskets are 100% BATH LOVERS DELIGHT – Purelis Naturals is sure you’ll adore this Spa Basket. Spoil the one you love most, to earth’s best bath and body treats!

     

  • Baby,  Gaming,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    KC CUBS US Map Rug Inspire Your Next Trip While Boosting Geographical Knowledge at Any Age!

    Make home education fun (soft and cozy too!) with KC Cubs US Educational Map rug. Latex rubber backing, low pile, fade and wear resistant!

    US Educational Map rug is a beautiful addition to bedrooms, playrooms and classrooms, this beautifully illustrated rug uses engaging colors and illustrations to teach children about all fifty states. Inspire your next trip while boosting geographical knowledge at any age!

    Engage children in learning while they play! KC Cubs Educational Learning Rugs are carefully designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity, giving them opportunities to learn while playing with all of their favorite toys. More than just educational rugs, KC Cubs learning rugs are designed to look attractive, making it easy for you to incorporate into the decor of your home, bedrooms, and play rooms. And, because they’re made from 100% polypropylene with a non-skid rubber backing, you can be confident that they’ll withstand regular playtime – year after year.

    So, whether you want to help your child identify numbers and learn to count or if you’re ready to take them on a tour of the universe, there’s a rug that will help you do just that. Designed with the help of early childhood educators and parents, you won’t find rugs like this anywhere else.

    Kids USA Rug United States Educational Map

    KC CUBS Playtime Collection Outer Space Safari Map Educational and Activity Area Rug

    KC CUBS Playtime Collection Math Symbols, Numbers and Shapes Educational Area Rug

    Kids Dinosaur Road Map Educational Area Rug – KC CUBS

    These rugs are great for all ages, there’s something to learn for everyone. Parents love how excited their children are to explore the information on the rugs – and children are excited to spend more time playing and learning!

    Join parents around the country who are embracing the power of educational play with KC Cubs Rugs! Find the rug that’s right for you and your child and let the fun begin!

    These educational rugs are a great way to harness the power of learning through play! Teach the alphabet, numbers, geography and more! Quality material, fun designs, endless hours of play!

    KC Cubs rugs make educational rugs that teach kids everything from their ABCs, the seasons, months, about animals, maps, dinosaur history, geography, astrology, symbols, numbers, shapes, math, and even ASL sign language. These colorful rugs are distributed on Wayfair, Home depot, Walmart and Amazon.

  • Art,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  Miami,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    People matter, and so do their stories – A Journey with Lazarus Artisan Goods

    It’s time to start back to school and whether its your first year or your last year of college, Lazarus Artisan Goods got the the swag and the bags that you can’t live without. Or, perhaps your sending your kiddos off to school and you want to celebrate with something special for yourself as well! 

    Lazarus Artisan Goods is on a mission, literally, to bring the best-crafted leather accessories to the marketplace while providing artisans in rural Haiti and Honduras with vocational opportunities to use their talented skills to live abundant lives now and in the future. Partnering with Mission Lazarus, the feel-good brand cherishes its relationship with local artisans and is passionate about their heirloom pieces that only get more beautiful as they age. With a wide range of offerings from genuine leather tech solutions, belts, wallets, and even leather-bound bibles, the gift-giving possibilities are endless, cultivated with dignity and purpose. Check out the people behind their product names by visiting their blog to meet the artisans. People matter and so do their stories. The brand has named many of its pieces after pillars in the communities they directly serve.

    It is all from a crazy idea 9 years ago – teach leatherworking. Make awesome leather goods. Pay awesome wages. And to measure a quadruple bottom line, People, Purpose, Planet & Profit. Amazing to now see 40+ employees cranking amazing products, providing for their families, and transforming their communities from the inside out! Lazarus Artisan Goods is cultivating dignity and purpose in individuals so that they can live better lives now and for eternity!

    It’s a long journey for these young men and future artisans. They’ve just begun a 3 year journey of Jr High studies combined with a trade, either leather working, carpentry, or metal working with Mission Lazarus in Honduras. Three years from now they’ll have finished 9th grade, have a marketable skill, and all of the leather workers who would like will have a job in Lazarus Artisan Goods production shop.

    Lazarus Artisan Goods Commitment – the purpose is to create secure employment with a fair, living wage, to improve communities and their people around the developing world through People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit. Lazarus Artisan Goods create great jobs for people because they are truly the most valuable natural resource on the planet.

    Lazarus Artisan Goods take care of the home. It is the God-given responsibility to steward the planet in the regions in which we live and work. Lazarus Artisan Goods are committed to business practices that mutually benefit both People and Planet by preserving the natural environment and improving its conditions for future generations. Lazarus Artisan Goods invite people to live better, now and for eternity. They care for people by building relationships and offering opportunities to further their development in all areas of life.

    Because Lazarus Artisan Goods profit is diversified (from more revenue to deeper relationships), they celebrate success even when they “break even.” Lazarus Artisan Goods objective is to create lasting value in the lives of our employees and artisans. Lazarus Artisan Goods are an intentional capitalist model that prioritizes Kingdom purposes that radically and sustainably transform lives.

    The growth at the Mission Lazarus vocational school in Haiti is inspiring- this is dedication, commitment, desire to improve your life and make way for a better future. No matter you are going to find a gift for your family, friend or for yourself, Lazarus Artisan Goods is the one should be on your list. Not only purchasing for a good reason, but also the handmade goods to last a lifetime.

     

  • Art,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Maria Victoria Will Bring The Colors to Your Daily Life

    Pretty bags for happy girls! Maria Victoria offers stunning, handwoven recyclable plastic bags that come in a range of vibrant colors and designs. These exceptional bags are the ultimate fashion accessory and the number one holiday gift! These bags are the perfect picnic, yoga, gym, golf, tennis, beach, shopping, school or anything-you-need-it-to-be-Bag!

    Fill you day with all the color you need with beautiful Maria Victoria bags.

    The Tamayo Tall
    – a Maria Victoria classic, an elegant black design in handwoven recyclable plastic with vibrant vertical stripes define the Flamingo V2.
    A timeless fashion piece to be worn at any time.

    Rise and Shine!
    Get the Pop of Color you need this week with Orozco – Geranio.
    Also available in other sizes!

    The Balance Backpack
    – Is perfect for those who want a casual yet sophisticated and unique bag.
    It has a roomy interior and the remarkable Maria Victoria look.
    Back to chool or not,
    Maria Victoria backpack will be your best companion!

    Like a rainbow but brighter!
    This Dear Diego clutch in the Geranio pattern, is all you need to brighten up your outfit this weekend!

    Fall in love with Tamayo Mini collection.
    Perfect for the little girls or the big girls to carry just the necessities

    Maria Victoria Story

    Paulina and Carolina are a couple of friends, an architect and an industrial designer, and they’ve shared a profound passion for art and design since the moment they met. They are proud to be Mexican and they felt the need to show the world why Mexico’s art is considered to be one of the most interesting, as can be seen by admiring art-lovers worldwide. Every corner of Mexico is rich in traditional artistic handcrafts that go from wood and plastic to textiles and jewelry. Paulina and Carolina offer a unique selection of Mexican handcrafts, each individually made by hand by dedicated Mexican artisans. Their commitment is to show how artistic and beautiful our culture is.

  • Art,  Baby,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    BORN TO SPARKLE – A Story About Achieving Your Dreams

    “Uplifting, encouraging, and quite lovely”  – * Kirkus Reviews (starred)

    Author Megan Bomgaars, who has Down syndrome, is an activist, TV personality, and entrepreneur. This Fall, she adds “published children’s book author” to her list of accomplishments with her debut title arriving in stores nationwide.

    Inspired by Megan’s moving “Don’t Limit Me” speech, Born to Sparkle encourages young readers to dream big and work hard to make those big dreams come true. Whether you dream is to become an astronaut, firefighter, dancer, teacher, chef or anything you can imagine, you can achieve it because, just like Megan, you were born to sparkle!

    Never condescending or preachy, Megan’s pitch perfect story reassures, that there are no limits and anything is possible if one follows their dreams and works hard. It’s about doing your very best to make dreams happen. Be brave. Study. Learn. Practice. Ask questions. Educators and parents will revel in this uplifting, inspiring picture book with a cast of stuffed animals leading by example at each turn of the page.

    About the author: Megan Bomgaars

    Megan Bomgaars is an amazing woman who works hard to achieve her dreams every day. She starred on A&Es Emmy Award-winning and Critic’s Choice Real TV Award-winning reality television show Born this Way. Megan currently attends college and has already started her own business, starred on a TV show, and travelled the world as a public speaker. She was even invited to the White house by Michelle Obama to attend the “Beating the Odds Summit.”  This is Megan’s first children’s book.

    About the illustrator: Peter John Olczyk

    Peter John Olcyzk was born in Manchester. He studied art foundation at Manchester Metropolitan University and then illustration at Stockport College. He uses his own experiences and memories to put himself in the mind and shoes of a child when he illustrates, as well as being greatly influenced by stories, music and nature. He currently lives in the Highlands of Scotland with his wife and two young children.