The Best Gifts For Tweens That Are Under $50

Shopping for the tweens on my list was super easy and affordable this year, and no one is getting crap gifts for the win! Check out these ideas for a fun-tastic holiday for all the youngins on your list.



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1. SPEECH BREAKER Game
This is such a fun game to play with friends OR family if mom and dad insist on game night. Speech Breaker puts you live on the scene to report without using some specific words. To make it even harder, the microphone gives your voice a delay, which can really complicate the message. Retailing at under $20 this new game from Hasbro is going to bring a lot of laughter to the holiday season. Find it at major retailers or at The Hasbro Toy Shop.



2. MONOPOLY: FORTNITE EDITION GAME
Fortnite is hot, and Monopoly is always in style, so combining the two is simply genius! In this edition of MONOPOLY, inspired by the popular Fortnite video game, players will have to claim locations, battle opponents, and avoid the “Storm” to survive. Choose a character and pick from 27 awesome outfits, buy iconic Fortnite locations, pick up loot chest cards, and earn Health points, and more. Priced at under $20, this is the version of Monopoly to get for the tweens on your list this year. Find it at major retailers or at the Hasbro Toy Shop.



3. Lil Gadgets Headphones
Any tween can appreciate a great quality of sound for favorite songs and catching up on a must read audio book. Lil Gadgets makes great headphones for growing heads that provide a comfy fit and great sound. Parents will appreciate this thoughtful gift too, as they might be spared from a little musical noise. Lil Gadgets headphones retail for $17-$49 for a gift that will be used long after the holidays have passed.



4. Three Letter Monogrammed Cuff
The gift of something monogrammed is a gift from the heart. I love these three letter monogrammed cuffs. They are on sale at this time for under $40, and they are simple and elegant. I love the rose gold finish and may be a little jelly of the lucky girl on my list that scored this as her gift this year. Find this lovely cuff at Shutterfly



5. YOU*NIVERSE Fizzing Unicorn Dig

Well, this one is so much fun. I mean, what tween can resit digging in fizzy unicorn poop?! Dig in the colorful doo-doo to reveal pretty gemstones. This is ideal for a snow day science experiment for any kid, of any age. Retailing at Walmart for under $13, you can get one or yourself too, because hello, unicorn poop!!



6. It's So Me! Paint Your Own Unicorns
Every girl likes a good art project, and this paint your own unicorn kit from It's so Me! Is bound to bring an afternoon of creative release for a special tween. Retailing at under $13, this is a great gift that won't break the bank but will bring a colorful and creative outlet for a sweet tween on our shopping list. Find these kits at select retailers like amazon and Target.



7. Christmas Stocking of Goodies
Everyone, tweens included; loves a treat! This stocking of gourmet goodies contains tasty treats like truffles, s'mores pretzels and candy canes to name a few of the goodies inside. The stocking retails at under $30 and will satisfy a sweet tooth this holiday season for any tween on your shopping list. This is favorite item for tweens I don't know too well, but still want to treat. Find it at GourmetGiftBaskets.com

20+ Harry Potter Gift Ideas for Kids

If you are shopping for a Harry Potter fan this holiday season, I have found 20 awesome ideas that will work with any budget! From gifts under $10 like Games, Banners and Coloring Books to higher end items like coding kits and remote control wands, this list is sure to satisfy any fan at the holidays!

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Under $10
Harry Potter Triwizard Maze Game
Harry Potter Playing Cards
Funko Harry Potter Mystery Mini
Harry Potter Ravenclaw Wall Banner
Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Kit

Under $20
Harry Potter Fidget Spinner
Talking Sorting Hat and Sticker Book
Harry Potter Scratch Magic
Harry Potter Magical Beasts Game
Fantastic Beasts Niffler Plush
Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts Minifigs

Under $50
Harry Potter Official Scarf
Harry Potter Wand Kit
Funko Pop Harry Potter
Harry Potter Chess Set
Harry Potter's Broomstick
Harry Potter Illuminating Wand
Lego Fantastic Beasts Newt's Case Magical Creatures 


Under $100
Harry Potter Coding Kit
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Kit
Niffler Bank
LEGO Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets Hogwarts Whomping Willow 
Harry Potter's Remote Control Wand

I can't wait to hear which of these gifts would be the most loved at your house this Christmas!

15+ Unicorn Gifts for Girls

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a special girl in your life this holiday season, you are in the right place. I have found 15+ Unicorn Gifts for Girls that are sure to bring a smile to any little girl's face on Christmas morning. From cute hats with scarves to twinkly toys, this list has something for every girl.

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unicorn gifts




Unicorn Hat with Scarf and Pockets
Unicorn Dress for Girls
Unicorn Pajamas
Unicorn Bike Helmet
Unicorn Jacket
Unicorn Night Light
Giant Stuffed Unicorn
I Love Unicorns Craft Kit
Camelbak Unicorn Water Bottle
Unicorn Backpack
Unicorn Earbuds
Unicorn Umbrella
Fingerlings Unicorn
Ty Unicorn Beanie
Unicorn Space Hopper Inflatable Toy
Furreal StarLily Magical Plush Pet
VTech Twinkle the Magic Unicorn

Find more unicorn gift ideas here.
Readers also love this unicorn fine motor activity.

Glam Pumpkin Make Over

From outrageous orange to golden glam in a flash! This is how to make those plastic pumpkins super stylish!



I was browsing at the local thrift shop a few weeks ago and I noticed they had a huge pile of Halloween stuff out. Everything was 10 cents. I sorted out about 10 plastic pumpkins and happily took them home. 

I grabbed some gold spray paint and gave them a generous coat. I let them dry throughout the day, and now I have some total glamorous pumpkins to display! It may be only August, but I am ready for a super stunning and stylish Halloween display this year!


You might want to wear gloves when you spray paint... I got a little too enthusiastic about the idea and I just went for it. My hands were a lovely shade of gold too. HA!


How am I going to use these glam pumpkins in my Halloween and fall decor?
Make sure you come back in a few weeks to peek at the final results. 
But:

I am thinking to have hubby drill a hole in the bottom of a few and use them to plant mums.
I am going to stack 3 together and create a fall totem pole of fun. I am looking for Rose Gold and bronze spray paint to add to the colorful display!
If you have any ideas for my remaining 4 pumpkins, please leave it in a comment!


Biz Works Better, But Why?

Life with kids can get messy; both figuratively and literally! Between sports and grass stains and excessive dirt and art classes, there are always a few good stains awaiting me in my laundry.

This conversation has been sponsored by BIZ, but the ideas are my own.

A few years ago a stain from grass or markers might have been enough to send a shirt or pair of pants to the trash can, but these days I don't sweat it. I tackle stains like it is no one's biz-ness. My laundry room is stocked with Biz to fight stains for me.



Biz works better than other brands because it contains the ingredients needed to work on ALL STAINS!  It has enzymes for grass, blood and milk stains. It has peroxide for juice and pasta sauce stains. It has whitening agents to get clothes brighter than ever. It has detergents for dirt and mud. It has all of my bases covered in one handy package.





We are a crafty family, so we get messy! The kids are usually covered in something from head to toe. Asides from it being evidence of a day well spent, it shows we lived, made memories and created something lovely, took an adventure or just had a good time! When I use BIZ, I can keep the good times rolling without stressing over the laundry.


Regardless of if Rolf is out on the field, or just making something cute, he can wear his outfit another day without looking like a mess, no matter how much of a mess he might have been!Harp might have decorated herself instead of her art, but we don't even consider it, her outfits are safe from stains and can be cleaned up fuss free.

We like Biz powder and liquid equally, both work wonders without any elbow grease required! How do you tackle tough stains? Biz costs about $3 a bottle and is literally the best stain fighter we have ever tried. I would love to hear your best laundry tips in a comment!