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HAVE YOU HEARD OF ASMR PHENOMENON? Holiday Gift Ideas~
Adamandeve.com Quiz Unlocks Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Triggers
Relaxation. Euphoria. Tingling. These are the words used to describe the result of an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR, trigger. This newly acknowledged phenomenon, which leaves some devotees with what they call a “brain orgasm,” is the subject of adult e-tailer giant Adam & Eve’s (http://www.adamandeve.com) latest research effort – an informative quiz that can be found here: http://www.adameve.com/t-what-is-your-asmr-trigger.aspx.
Take the survey to find if you have any ASMR triggers. ASMR stimuli include auditory, visual and tactile experiences. While decidedly non-sexual, ASMR triggers can be anything that gives a person that tingling sensation that starts in the scalp and moves throughout the body. It creates a blissful calm that many utilize for insomnia, stress or meditation.
“Common ASMR triggers are the sight and sound of pages turning in a book, rain on a tin roof or a tickling whisper in your ear,” explains Adam & Eve resident sexologist Dr. Kat Van Kirk. “Others — seeing someone fold laundry, fingernails tapping on a table or watching and listening to painter Bob Ross — are more obscure, but still have a following.”
A recent “Are You ASMR Prone” Hot Jar poll from adamandeve.com asked over 2,000 visitors if they have ever experienced this unique tingling sensation, what caused it and if they have or would be willing to engage in
any of these triggers intimately. Fifty-seven percent said they had experienced an ASMR sensation resulting from whispering, light blowing or hand movements. Another 82% of adults polled said they intentionally engage in activities to produce this tingling sensation.“The scientific community has only recently delved into the ASMR movement,” explains Dr. Kat. “While many people have positive reactions to ASMR triggers, many others aren’t affected at all. And some have negative reactions to the stimuli. However, we believe there is an opportunity to take ASMR experiences to the next level, and explore how reaction to certain stimuli could be translated to the bedroom and enhance arousal and orgasm for many couples.”
Adam & Eve’s AMSR quiz is designed to help individuals assess whether they have ASMR triggers and how they can put them to good use. For more information on ASMR, please go here: http://www.adameve.com/sex-guides/blog/what-is-asmr.aspx.
Numerous YouTube videos have brought ASMR to light for millions of people.
There are some holiday gift products I recommend for your and your love.
Eve’s Bad Bad Bunny with Massaging Beads
$129.95 at Adam & Eve. Triple stimulators tease all your hot spots simultaneously!
Have triple the fun with this ultra-naughty triple stimulating rabbit! As 7 functions of vibration buzz through both clitoral and anal stimulators, the smooth silicone shaft massages your inner walls with internal beads. The beads flow up and down like stroking fingers, with 7 settings that give you so many ways to play!
- Triple stimulation silicone rabbit
- Large 5.5” x 1.35” insertable shaft with internal beads
- Multiple beads flow up and down for an incredible inner massage
- Flexible bunny in front for clitoral stimulation
- Ultra-bendy anal tickler lets you tease outer areas or insert
- 7 function vibration in clitoral and anal stimulators
- 7 function massaging beads
- Use massage solo, clitoral and anal vibration solo, or feel it all at once
- Fully rechargeable via included USB cable
- Charges in approx. 2 ½ hours
- 60-80 minutes of play time on a single charge
- Waterproof and fully submersible
Eve’s Lucky Bunny$29.95 at Adam & Eve.
Many women prefer the cute bunny ears on popular rabbit style vibes over other features.
If this sounds like you, then grab this Lucky Bunny now!
Eve’s Lucky Bunny sports a pair of tender, flexible bunny ears designed for the clitoral hot spot. Each ear is a-buzzin’ with 7 different functions of vibration, pulsation and escalation.
This 6.5″ tall, 1″ wide silicone vibe is easy to handle. Not only are the ears suitable for surface stimulation, it will rock your world anywhere you put them!
• Eve’s Lucky Bunny
• Personal vibrator designed primarily for women
• Soft silicone ears on a firm, shaft shaped body
• 6.5” x 1”, 4.5” insertable
• Ears are 1.5” long
• Uses 1 AAA battery (sold separately)
A&E G-Bunny Slim$44.95 at Adam & Eve.
Here’s a powerful, updated version of the traditional rabbit vibe designed for easier use and enjoyment.
• A&E G-Bunny Slim
• Angled, flexible, bulbous G-spot massager tip
• Rabbit-shaped clit stimulator
• 2 separate motors, one for G-spot, the other for the clitoris work simultaneously
• Slender 1.3″ wide shaft is narrower than most similar vibrators
• 8.75″ long, insertable up to 4.75″
• 10 speeds and functions of vibration, escalation and pulsation
• Crafted from high-end silicone
• Best with water-based lube or gel
• Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately
• WaterproofThere is one more idea to make your Christmas night more shining.
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Experience Holiday Tree Lightings Around Upstate New York
Now that the annual Rockefeller tree has been lit, it’s time to fully ring in the holiday season in New York State. Many regions across the state have already begun taking their spin on traditional tree lighting by decorating light poles, kegs, stockings and more to show their holiday spirit. Head up to the Hudson Valley and amaze in the Genesee Brewery Keg tree, or out west to the Finger Lakes where the master glass artists at the Corning Museum of Glass have created a glittering tree masterpiece not to be missed.
Please see below for a complete list of all the festive trees popping up around New York State this holiday season:
Albright-Knox Art Gallery | https://www.albrightknox.org/
The tree features the museum’s rare eighteenth-century Neapolitan crèche, donated in memory of Helen Northrup Knox. This set of crèche figurines is one of only three in the United States; the other two are in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the White House.
During the Kennedy and Johnson administrations the White House set of figurines was a focal point of the holiday display in the East Room. There are 33 figurines in each set, with the largest figurine ranging from fifteen to twenty inches high. These figurines were only made in Naples, Italy, for the brief period of one hundred years, between 1730 and 1830.
1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Corning Museum of Glass | http://www.cmog.org/
The Corning Museum of Glass Glass Ornament Tree is a One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree made of 2,000 Handmade Glass Ornaments made by master glass artists at the museum and it has taken on a glittering holiday tradition of its own.
1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
Downtown Syracuse | http://www.visitsyracuse.com/
Clinton Square in Downtown Syracuse welcomed a 53-foot evergreen from Eastwood on November 25, which has been lighting up the town ever since.
161 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13202
FDR Home Christmas Tree | https://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
The first US Presidential Library was started by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Hudson Valley, which houses the beautifully decorated Christmas tree visited by hundreds each winter season. Stop by the historic FDR house this season, take a tour, and see the artfully decorates tree for yourself.
114 Estates Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Genesee Brewery Keg Tree| http://www.geneseebeer.com/
For the third year, the Genesee brewery in Rochester, NY – New York State’s oldest brewery – is preparing to light its massive “keg tree.” The tree will be 26 feet tall and built from 430 empty kegs. The tree will be formally lit during a ceremony at the brewery on Friday, December 2, and will take 2,000-feet of lights to layer the 11 levels of kegs.
25 Cataract St, Rochester, NY 14605
Lighting of the Liberty Pole | http://www.visitrochester.com/
One of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown Rochester is the Liberty Pole, a spot where residents have gathered off and on almost since the city was established. The Liberty Pole holds holiday memories for many generations of Rochestarians. During the holiday season, the Liberty Pole twinkles at an annual “tree-lighting” ceremony. In the warmer months, the plaza is a great spot to sit and enjoy lunch from a nearby vendor during the workday. Liberty Pole Plaza is also the home to concerts and other gatherings.
Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604
Locust Grove | http://www.lgny.org/
Locust Grove’s historic mansion glitters for the holidays with festive decorations and special exhibit from the museum collection; antique toys and games! Take a tour and visit the traditionally decorated holiday tree in the Locust Grove parlor.
2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
New York City | https://www.rockefellercenter.com/The 2016 tree was lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 30 at Rockefeller Plaza. The tree will remain lit and on display on the plaza between West 48th and 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues until 9pm on January 7. Each year thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and millions watch the live broadcast.
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge | http://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/
Enjoy a wonderland of holiday decorations at the 25th annual North Country Festival of Trees, this weekend only. See beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, stockings, gingerbread houses and more from local artisans.
Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY
Turning Stone Casino | https://www.turningstone.com/
Turning Stone Resort Casino, an award-winning destination resort located in Upstate New York, has holiday spirit bursting across the 3,400-acre property, with over 1.5 million sparkling lights, more than 100 decorated trees and its signature Gingerbread Village. Of special note are the 50 foot tall Christmas tree in The Lodge, a Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rated hotel and the 40 foot tall Christmas tree located at the center of the resort in the Emerald Lobby. Beautifully decorated and surrounded by nearly 100 poinsettias, the Emerald Lobby tree is host to thousands of guests from around the region for the resort’s annual Tree Lighting event, which features the season’s most celebrated guests – Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves.
5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478
Vanderbilt Mansion | https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/historyculture/index.htm
Vanderbilt Mansion is no stranger to fanciful decorations and overall holiday spirit. Historically known as Hyde Park, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is one of the region’s oldest Hudson River estates. Take a trip upstate with your family and see the Vanderbilt Mansion’s holiday tree today.
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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SoapSox Launches Disney Line of Bath Toys Perfect for Easing Bath Time Anxiety
I am over the moon about this specific bath toy! My daughter loves bath time, however, she cries the first few seconds every time I put her in. Having a plush Minnie Mouse with her, definitely eases her initial uneasiness.I love the fact that you can insert soap directly into the toy, so it’s not only a fun addition to bath time, but it aides in the cleaning process too. And clean up is easy! I throw mine right into the wash, or, you can hang to dry just like you would with a loofah. We have Minnie, but various other Disney characters are available as well.
Since it’s plush and kid-friendly, it can hang out with your child outside the bath as well. Wet or dry, it’s such a great toy to keep handy.
SoapSox Disney Bath Toys retail for $14.95, and are available to purchase on their website: www.SoapSoxKids.com.
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Educational Toys by EduShape for the Littles
Ever since becoming a new mom in February, I’ve been obsessing over keeping my baby occupied and mentally stimulated. Now that she’s almost 9 months old, her eyes gravitate to the TV whenever it’s on which freaks me out.
I discovered Space Links by Edushape. Similar to Legos, they are colorful, chubby links that strategically fit together, and are the perfect distraction from the TV and cell phone. They are supposed to build motor skills, visual development, and hand-eye coordination which is huge. I gave them to my daughter a little early, as the ideal age would be around 12+ months, however, she’s super into them. She hasn’t figured out how to link them yet, but loves the colors and shapes, and is getting more and more interested in how they operate. The best part is that they are easy to grip for her tiny little hands and fingers, giving her the confidence to grasp as many as possible with both hands, it’s so cute!
I plan to gift these to my soon-to-be-mom and mom friends as they are a bit out of the ordinary, yet very practical for young children.
More info on Space Links and other educational toys by EduShape can be found on their website: http://www.edushape.com/
Happy momming!
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TPF Toys and Creator of Pound Puppies Launch Splashlings, A Collectible Mermaid Toy Line, Exclusively at Toys “R” Us
Australian toymaker TPF Toys is making a big splash for its U.S. debut with the introduction of Splashlings TM , a new collectible mermaid- themed toy line, invented by the famed Pound Puppies ® creator, Mike Bowling. Launching exclusively at Toys “R” Us ® U.S stores, Splashlings is a beautiful line of mermaid characters and their friends. The Splashlings toy line features An Ocean Full of Friends TM , including a special group of mermaids and shells, as well as more than 100 pets, underwater gems, and treasures for Kids to collect and play with!
An all-new animated Splashlings digital series from Shaftesbury, the creator and producer of hit kids’ series including Life with Derek, will debut simultaneously. Splashlings collectible cards are also planned with Upper Deck for later this year.
We are thrilled to launch Splashlings exclusively with Toys “R” Us, said Giles Musker, Managing Director of TPF Toys. “We believe that kids will be immersed in this underwater world and love collecting Splashlings, a product line based on Mermaids and friends, a time-honored play theme in toys and entertainment.
Playsets
Coral Treasure Park – What do Mermaids do when they are not swimming in the ocean? Head to Coral Treasure Park, for endless play on slides, swings and more! The set includes a Mermaid, two Splashlings TM Pets, and one inner tube. Ages 5+, SRP $19.99
Medical Center Playset – At times, Mermaids and An Ocean Full of Friends need a little nurturing medical care. The Medical Center Playset, packaged with two Splashing Pets, helps get Splashlings TM friends cured and ready for more fun. Ages 5+, SRP: $14.99
Splashlings Mermaids Assortments
Start the Splashlings TM collection with a collectible assortment! The Mermaid 12-pack includes a Mermaid, seven Splashlings TM (plus two ‘hidden’ Splashings) and two seashells. Ages 5+, SRP: $9.99 The Mermaid 6-pack assortment includes 1 mermaid, four Splashings and one seashell. Ages 5+, SRP: $5.99
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JAKKS Sizzling Summer Toys
Summer is just around the corner and JAKKS Pacific’s sizzling summer toys are sure be a hit with kids, and the kid at heart.
From outdoor play and water play, to wheeled goods and balls, JAKKS has the ideal toy for all ages.
Finding Dory Kiddie Pool
This Finding Dory Kiddie Pool features kids’ favorite Finding Dory characters and is made of sturdy plastic. Colorful character graphics are laminated right onto the pool.
No assembly required. Water capacity is 40 gallons. Dimensions are 42-inches diameter x 8.5-inches in height.
Age: 3+
Suggested Retail Price: $11.99
TMNT 16-Inch Big Wheel®
With its large 16-inch front wheel, the Big Wheel® ride-on introduced in 1969 is a blast from the past! Now introducing the Nickelodeon TMNT Big Wheel® ride-on featuring children’s favorite TMNT characters! The low-riding design offers easy on and easy off access and a low center of gravity for comfort and security. The Big Wheel® ride-on is easy to assemble. It has sturdy plastic construction, and includes a ‘Grow with Me’ three position seat to fit a child’s growing needs. So hop on and speed into action with the turtle heroes from Nickelodeon’s TMNT!
Age: 3+
Suggested Retail Price: $59.99
Paw Patrol™ Fire Truck Playland
It’s time for another emergency rescue in Adventure Bay! Hop on in as Marshall springs into action in this inflatable fire truck with Chase, Skye and Rubble to help with the rescue. Large interior for up to two little firefighters, as well as 50 colorful soft flex balls and an inflatable turning steering wheel, are sure to provide hours of fun in this imaginative and adventurous playland.
Age: 2+
Suggested Retail Price: $49.99
Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory Fish Are Friends Playland
The journey of Dory’s quest to find her parents comes to life in the Fish are Friends Inflatable Playland. Join the adventure with Dory, Nemo, and her new friend Hank, in this interactive ball pit that features 20 colorful soft flex balls, a fun ball toss roof drop, and a color match side play panel. Perfectly sized for little ones with easy crawl through openings.
Age: 2+
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
Sky Ball®
Sky Ball® bounces up to 75 feet and provides hours of fun. Challenge your friends or challenge yourself playing catch or super handball. Over 30 styles and three different sizes available.
Age: 6+
Suggested Retail Price:
4-inch – $7.99
5-inch – $12.99
6-inch – $14.99
For more information, click here: http://www.jakks.com/.
