This Easter Why Not Fill Oversized Plastic Easter Eggs with Cute Knee Socks and Thigh High Socks for the Whole Family from Chrissy's Socks

Easter is right around the corner, which means the Easter Bunny must be busy putting together goodies to leave in baskets set out by all the good boys and girls.  In addition to leaving a trail of plastic eggs filled with candy for kids to find on Easter morning, the Easter Bunny also has to come up with unique gift ideas to give each child.  Well, I am here to make this Easter easy for the bunny's helpers, as I will be sharing gift ideas for kids of all ages, including tweens and teens -- and they aren't all candy.  I may even throw in a toothbrush post here or there...just kidding, but our Easter Bunny always makes a point to leave a new toothbrush for all the candy he leaves behind, as dental health is important. :-)  Smart bunny! 

To kick off my Easter Gift Guide, I thought I would introduce my readers to Chrissy's Socks, an online store that offers premium quality knee socks and thigh high collections, all of which are "Made in the USA," and will not break the bank.  You will find socks for every member of the family -- kids, women and men.  And, like I said, they offer a wide variety of styles in both knee high and thigh high socks.  Here are just a few of my favorite sock styles that I know my girls will love, and that would make for a great Easter basket filler.

You can't have too many striped socks... and these are only $6.99!

Available in a variety of colors including these blue/black striped version - also only $6.99

My oldest daughter saw the following two socks, and said she needed them, as she is a huge dog and cat lover...

Look at these cute Kitty Cat Knee Socks - Only $9.99

And, how about these Fluorescent Pink Paw Socks -- Only $9.99

Show your support for Autism with these cute thigh high socks -- only $9.99

Now imagine these cute knee socks in an oversized plastic Easter egg...ah the look on your kids' faces when they open the egg and find socks and not candy.  But, the best part of this gift, unlike candy (next to not giving your kids cavities) is that they will be enjoyed time and again.  Kids never get bored with socks, and need them on their feet, unless they are wearing sandals.  And, here in the Northeast, we are still a few months away from sandal season, so now is the perfect time to gift your kids some stylish new socks, while also picking up a few new pairs of knee high or thigh high socks for yourself.  Oh, and don't forget the hubby, as he probably has a few holey socks that could be thrown out and replaced. :-)

So, why not help the Easter Bunny out and do a little shopping before the crazy last minute rush starts to basket fillers, and place your sock order with Chrissy's Socks, and then get ready to fill your child's basket with fun socks, they will love showing off.  What are you waiting for?  Head on over to https://www.kneehighsocks.org and browse their selection of knee high and thigh high socks for the whole family.  

We love animals, and stand behind our strict Fur Free Policy! We love to promote cruelty-free fashion and are proud to be affiliated with Born Free USA, The Humane Society of the U.S. and Animals Australia. Three outstanding organizations that speak on behalf of animals.

Most orders ship within 24 hours of shipping, just in case you like to procrastinate and wait until the pick up gifts for your kids' Easter baskets. You can read all the positive reviews from happy customers here: https://www.kneehighsocks.org/Sock-Reviews.html. 

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The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift -- Love in Stone -- Review and Giveaway

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And the winner is:

 Congrats to, Auntie Tina.

I have found the perfect gift for you to give to your loved one or hint around for yourself.  Love in Stone offers custom engraved laser etched gifts.  These unique gifts are engraved into black granite, for a clean and professional look.  

Are you looking to profess your to that special someone?  Are you always looking for that unique gift for your love?  Well, if you answered, "Yes" to either of these questions, then you must check out Love in Stone today.

Just check out the custom stone Love in Stone created for my husband and I.  We just love it.  

And, I just fell in love with the personalized stones that can be etched with your child's photos.  I will definately be buying these for Grandparent's and Father's Day!  

Gift ideas limited only by your imagination.  While you are at Love in Stone for your Valentine's Day needs, don't forget to check out their other unique, customized gifts that would make the perfect gifts for new moms or grandparents.  Here are some examples:

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For a limited time, Love in Stone has dropped their pricing to $9.99 for their 4 x 4 Granite Valentine's Day stones.  So, what are you waiting for?  Head over to their site and place your order before the big day!

---GIVEAWAY---

Roy and Jay from Love in Stone have graciously donated their “Heart-in-Heart” (Value - $7.99) acrylic medallion.  This is great for hanging from the rear view mirror of your car.  Now, each time you spend time in the car in traffic, on your way home to your sweetie, you can be reminded of how important they are to you, by looking at this medallion.  

To enter, please complete the MANDATORY ENTRY first, including your email address, so that I can contact you if you win.  Then, you can enter as many EXTRA ENTRIES as you like, making sure to include an email address.

MANDATORY ENTRY:  Go to the Love in Stone website and tell me your favorite product.

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3) Enter any of my other giveaways, leaving a comment with the name of the giveaway (1entry per giveaway entered)

 
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Open to US residents only.  Giveaway ends on February 16, 2011 at 11:59PM EST.  I will then use Random.org to choose a winner.  

Disclosure:  I was given a sample to review, in order to provide an honest review.  My views are mine and mine alone.  I was also given a review for one lucky reader.

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What Does Valentine's Day Mean to You?



With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I wanted to take a few minutes and share what Valentine’s Day means to me, and hear back from you. To some, if you don’t have a “Valentine,” then usually Valentine’s Day is just another day, or a day you dread, as you watch other happy couples snuggle. For others, if you are fortunate to have found that special someone, then Valentine’s Day is a day to show that special someone how much they mean to you.


I was lucky enough to find my special someone over 13 years ago, while attending college. We were total opposites, and from 2 different backgrounds – but, we clicked, and have been together ever since. This past year, we welcomed our daughter, Savannah Rose, and are now journeying down a new path a family, and will be able to experience things through our daughter’s pure eyes.

I remember back in elementary school, we would make homemade valentine’s, or by the boxed valentine’s to hand out during the classroom party. We would sit and wait to see how many valentines were left in brown bags we had at our desks. After the food and games, we would race back to our seats and start opening the cards. Popular cards were those of cartoons or movies during that time. Or, if you were lucky, a lollipop or candy was attached. Ahhh, the good ole’ days – without a care in the world. Now, as an adult you either love or hate Valentine’s Day. Which one are you?

Well, in honor of our first Valentine’s Day as a family, I will be stopping by Shutterfly to make personalized cards to send out to loved ones, as well as save a few in our daughter’s scrapbook, to show her first Valentine’s day. These are just a few options that I am looking at in regards to cards.

You can find a larger selection of cards here, as well as options for personalized gifts here. While you are at it, why not take a look at their beautiful keepsake boxes. I already have one for Savannah, were I am keeping trinkets and mementos that I will share with her as she gets older.

Do you have a special Valentine’s Day memory? How do you spend Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear back from you all and hear your special stories of love.

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