Whirlwind of Surprises: holidays

Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Fun Stocking Stuffer for Kids of All Ages: Weird But True! World 2023 #spon #2022HolidayGiftGuide

The BLOCKBUSTER kid-favorite series Weird But True! is busting out with a BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza of the wackiest, wildest, and downright weirdest wonders on planet Earth.

Looking for a great #gift? #NatGeo always has great picks! #books #ad US 12/20 #holidaygiftguide

Disclaimer: The product/s mentioned below have been provided for the purposes of this review. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

We love books in our household, particularly National Geographic books. They've always had such a great variety of facts and information that it doesn't even feel like learning when you're reading. Best of all, they make for fantastic gifts. They engage and promote the ability to sit still and focus their attention on something. Plus, they're absolutely fun picks. Take a look and you'll see.

Get #MoreMerry from Sears at an additional 30% off! #Ad

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger and all opinions are my own. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

Are you done all your holiday shopping yet? Head to Sears and buy whatever's left on your list at a discount of up to 30% with this following code. It even works on sale items!

The best gift is a loving home - #Adopt! Spreading #holiday cheer as a #Nutrish #Ambassador Part II @Nutrish

Disclaimer: This community activation was supported by Nutrish® but is also an important part of my beliefs as a Nutrish® Ambassador. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

The holiday season is here and amongst the hustle and bustle, have you stopped to pay it forward this holiday season? I recently posted about visiting and helping out at the Animal Relief Fund Adoption Event. Since we visited a smaller scale adoption run, we decided to check out one of the bigger sites as well.

Spreading fluffy #holiday cheer as a #Nutrish #Ambassador Part I @Nutrish

Having adopted JR, adoption is a topic very close to my heart. So as a Nutrish® Ambassador, I was more than happy to extract some time out of my busy schedule to do some good, just in time for the holiday season! We made a series of two visits, wherein we visited a couple of shelters, helped out and donated some Nutrish coupons for hopeful adoptees.

Costume Supercenter Review

So, when I was offered the opportunity to review Costume Supercenter, I was thinking, Halloween's a long way off. However, when I visited their site, I was blown away by their selection of costumes. They have costumes for every holiday imaginable...Easter, Halloween, Theme-parties, Christmas, etc.. They also have a variety of props that go with different costumes.

I browsed through so many categories and realized the massive selection of costumes they had for everyone in the family: the baby, kids, pet and adults. Say the kids want to be superheroes, fine, you have a selection of all the superheroes they would possibly want to be: Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman, Wolverine...the list goes on! The girls also have so much to choose from, there's princesses, cartoon characters, TV and movie personalities...even a whole series of Lady Gaga costumes. Can you believe that? Anyhow, for kids, they can not only use the costumes for Halloween, but also use the costumes during playtime. What kid doesn't play dress up and imagine themselves as a pirate, for example, or some sort of action hero? Sorry, I was quite the tomboy when I was a kid, I always wanted to be a strong heroine (LOL).

Well, who says I can't have a little fun? So I wanted to try a costume for myself too, a little more feminine this time. I was having a dilemma. I am absolutely in love with the Betty Rubble Flintstone costume; it was just gorgeous, cute and chic at the same time. I also liked Pebble Flintstone's adult costume; it was just too adorable! (Oh, while I'm at it, I wanted to mention that there are group costumes! Your family or group of friends can dress up as the gang from Flintstones, ScoobyDoo and so on. ) However, I always always wanted to be a bumblebee for Halloween but never had a chance. Plus, costumes are so costly and you wear them once a year. So, I found the perfect solution! It makes me excited to be able to find the Bugging Out Adult Reversible Costume. Its 2 costumes in 1, meaning I can reuse it for more than once. It came with the wings, headband, and the reversible dress. One side was the bumblebee I always wanted and the other side was a lady bug. Here goes the pics... Its not as good as the model's pics! I tried to take one myself and failed miserably so you can laugh at that. Had to get the SO to help take the other shots!

Overall, Costume Supercenter IMO is like a magic warehouse of all sorts of costumes, whether it be for Halloween, playtime, holidays or themed parties. Next time you need something, check it out, you'll definitely find what you were looking for and more!

Disclaimer: The product/s mentioned above have been provided free of charge from the manufacturer or PR firm for the purposes of this review. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure.

Until next time,

Like what you see? Follow me on GFC and twitter (@CinnyBBS) to get the latest updates. Like us on facebook or join us through Network Blogs. Leave me a comment if you'd like me to follow back on any of these.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Christmas Ideas #1: Gear Ties!! OMG...the fun!!

Okay, the very first of many items that I bring to you for super Christmas gift ideas would be the Gear Tie. Have you heard of them? I'll admit, this was the very first time I heard of them and boy am I glad I did. I had such a fun time reviewing these.

So what are Gear Ties, you ask?

Technically, they're reusable rubber twist ties built with a soft rubber outside for grip and a strong wire inside to hold the shape. They can be used for anything...literally! You can use them to tie and bundle small cords and cables. They come in a bunch of different sizes: 3", 6", 18", 24", and 32". So, choose your size and make the magic happen... If you dare, keep reading to see what innovative ways I tried to use the gear ties I was sent for. I was sent Gear Ties in 3", 6", and 18". A note of warning though, if you don't have a sense of humor, you may find one of my inventions distasteful. :P However, in the same sense, I think Gear Ties are great for people of all ages just because they can be used not just for functional purposes but also for fun play time for kids. They're even decently priced: 4 x 3" ties for $4.99, 4x 6" ties for $5.99, 2 x 18" ties for $5.49, 2 x 24" ties for 5.99, and 2 x 36" ties for 6.99.

What was my favorite feature?? Definitely the color! I love the colors and the brightness, it just made them that much more fun to play with!

Without further ado, here it comes! My attempts at creativeness!

Masterpiece #1: Highlighter holder -I made this with the 18" tie. To make the highlighters easier to grab, I had them propped up. This could be a great idea for kids to college students or really anyone who wants to play and make a cool stand for their highlighters.

Masterpiece #2: A purse Hanger -Again with the 18" tie, I just twisted it easily to make something that would hang my purse up in the closet instead of leaving it lying on my desk. It'll help me clear up a lot of room on my desk and with it in the closet, I can easily grab it on my way out the door. My purse is heavy, trust me, and it held great!

Masterpiece #3: LOL...my artistic as well as immature and fun side comes out...you may want to skip this if you lack a sense of humor or are about to eat! I present to you --> The Supreme "Doo"

Masterpiece #4: Okay, fine, I'll make something nicer, here's a butterfly for the girly girls out there...I used an assortment of 3" ties.

Masterpiece #5: I used an assortment of 3" ties and the 18" tie to keep my cords together and organize them with my new funky organizer.

Masterpiece #6: An iphone stand! Woot! Its not as pretty as the one they showed on the Gear Tie site but it still works.

Masterpiece #7: Accessories anyone? This could be a interesting way to make a jewellery holder for anyone from kids to adults. Twist and bend to make a holder you'd like. I made mine from a 6" Gear Tie and hung my ring on it.

So, as you can see, there are so many different ideas and functions that can be used for Gear Ties and they are suitable for people of all ages. I don't really have a cons side to discuss about them and that's rare because I like to have both a pros and a cons side when I talk about products. This one gets 10 stars out of 10 and would be perfect as a stocking stuffer.

Buy It: To purchase any of the items from Gear Ties, shop online now.Especially for my readers, Gear Tie is currently offering a promotional code too. Enter 'HOLIDAY1' to get 15% off your purchase. Expires 12/31.

Disclaimer: The product/s mentioned above have been provided free of charge from the manufacturer or PR firm for the purposes of this review. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure.

Until next time,

Friday, October 22, 2010

Shutterfly Holiday Card Review

As I was flipping through the various Christmas card designs at Shutterfly, I found it hard to pick which one was my favorite design. Instead, I've narrowed it down to several of my favorite choices. I loved how they had a range of designs from simplistic with just one photo to several photos. I especially enjoyed how they had all sorts of cards, some fun, some elegant, and honestly, if I had a choice, I'd get some of each kind!

1) Mod Snowflakes Christmas Card -I love the bright colors on this one, it just makes it look fun and I can't resist it! The only thing for me though, is that I have a story I have in mind that I'd like to put on my card so the one picture option may not be for me. But still, colors and snowflakes all adds up to a funky card.

2) Seasonal Chic Holiday Card -This one is just simple and elegant, a bit more conservative and would definitely be a possible choice for family and friends!

3) Or if you want to create a story like me, Shutterfly offers various holiday story cards. These were a couple of my favorites. I loved how these two designs allow you to use many pictures and the vibrant colors were a bonus!

Shutterfly is an awesome idea for adding that personalized touch to your Christmas and holiday cards at affordable prices. The best news is that Shutterfly is offering 20% off all holiday cards at the moment!

Disclaimer: The product/s mentioned above have been provided free of charge from the manufacturer or PR firm for the purposes of this review. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure.

Until next time,