A Few of My Favorite Things – Spring 2025

Awwwww – spring!  This is such a fun season!  The sun starts to rise earlier, and sets a little later in the evening, which means longer days.  The climate begins to warm up, and the frost starts to melt.  Spring flowers like lilacs and tulips and lilies are everywhere!  It’s really a magical season to see everything transform. Spring also includes Easter, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day – which is quite a bit of celebration in one season!
Here are some of my favorite suggestions for gift-giving and celebrating spring!

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  • TY Beanie Bouncers: This new collection is a unique blend of furry friend & bouncing ball! There are 12 little friends to collect- Disney, superheroes, Paw Patrol, & adorable animals.  Each comes with a silly name and a birthday, which I love.
  • TOSY: Love screen-free, STEM toys? Check out the Magnet Pyramid (Glow & Stone) and Magnet Cube 2×2! They both use rare earth magnets and allow for unlimited transformations! The Glow version is my favorite – it comes with a UV flashlight!
  • Hayden Girls: This tween brand is SO FUN! Their clothing fits this great age and helps girls feel their most confident with beautiful, sassy, stylish clothes. They inspire self-confidence, & once you scroll the clothes – you’ll see why! Check out the Mommy & Me options!
  • Hold The Magic: The Tooth Fairy is SO much more than money under a pillow! These amazing Tooth Fairy gift sets are awesome alternatives to money, and make a fun family tradition! Letters, collectibles, fairy dust, and SO much more – your kids will remember forever!
  • Toothbrush Toys: This amazing company collaborated with pediatric dentists to create easy-to-hold, FUN character brushes that include 2-minute animations! Great for kids with motor skill challenges & sensory sensitivities, these make brushing teeth FUN!
  • Keababies:  These premium bamboo baby products are incredible! Super soft, ultra-absorbent & safe for sensitive baby skin, they have Hooded Towels for bath time & pool time & washcloths! Don’t miss the Little Dreamy Pillow & amazing, organic crib sheets they offer!
  • Is That My Hat: This seriously adorable book by Kevin Payne is brand new, and definitely needs to be added to your kiddo’s library! It’s about a cute mole looking for a hat that fits just right. It’s silly, interactive, and a so much fun to read!
  • Jelly Blox: These are SO COOL! Made for toddlers & preschoolers, kids can stretch, squeeze, squish, and of course, build! Great for sensory play, they are even gentle on bare feet if you step on them. Check them out!
  • Moo Moo Achoo: Moooo-ve over and get ready for bubble-mania! This adorable cow sneezes bubbles! Kids 4+ can take turns collecting clovers for points & petting her head until she sneezes! It’s absolutely adorable!
  • Tasty Tinies: In just 5 simple steps and 25 seconds in the microwave, your kiddos can create their own mini cakes! Each pack includes tiny tools to mix, bake & decorate 2 tiny cakes! There are 8 yummy flavor combos – it’s so cute!
  • Mommy’s Bliss: The first-ever Clean Label Project Certified Pain & Fever medicine! They are made with safe & trusted ingredients to reduce fever & relieve minor aches & pains in infants & kids, with a natural berry flavor!
  • Flat 2 Fast Card Racers: This fun & unique toy turns cards into race cars that zoom off with the push of a button  -no pull-back needed!  Even better, they fit in pockets & small spaces for on-the-go fun! Collect all of them!
  • Pets 2 Love: These adorable playlets + pet are so fun! They are heart-shaped purses that create a home for your puppy or kitty! The purse strap even doubles as a leash – so clever! There are 4 to collect, each cuter than the other!
  • Spinchaku: Unleash your inner ninja with Spinchaku! This martial arts-inspired finger spinner challenges your lightning-fast reflexes and laser-sharp focus to create epic, crazy-fast moves. This is so oddly relaxing & addicting!
  • Go Nuts, Chipmunks!: This adorably silly game is for the entire family! Kids ages 5 & up, 2-4 players. Pick your chipmunk & go on a feeding frenzy! The chipmunk that gets the most acorns in its mouth WINS!
  • Space Gummy Candy Lab:  STEM, chemistry, exploring, creating, measurements, temperatures, phases of matter…. and CANDY! This kit is SO cool, and includes everything to make 13 solar system shapes!
  • Exit – The Family Game:  It’s 2 games in one!! The Mystery at Meanstone Manor & The Caper at Candy Castle! You’ll play part of a super secret heroes club to go on these missions and save the day!
  • Shrink-its! DIY Shrink Art Kit: – I love this Garden Pals kit – you get to color, bake & shrink your 20 super cute garden-themed designs that will become fun bracelets, keychains, or backpack charms! It definitely sparks nostalgia!
  • OOLY x Peanuts Scratch Art Kit: Explore Snoopy’s adventures in vibrant colors with the OOLY x Peanuts Scratch Art Kit! Scratch away the surface to uncover bright Peanuts scenes featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and the gang!
    • Vivid Pop! Water Based Paint Markers: Paint in the form of a marker? Yes, please! Non-toxic, water-based markers work on rocks, wood, cardboard + more! Plus, they wipe off glass, & other smooth surfaces!
    • Scenic Hues: DIY Watercolor Kit: This watercolor art kit includes everything you need to create 8 watercolors. Every outlined card awaits your creative interpretation! These are so fun to send to friends & family!
    • Feelin’ Cute by Hootenanny Games: Your job is to determine which animal is the cutest! Figure out what your friends believe is cuter during this adorably, cuddly, sweet game for kids 6+ and families of 2-4 people!
    • Dreamiere:  Crazy soft bamboo blankets & PJs for the entire family (newborn to adult!), absolutely adorable matching family outfits, & all made with sensitive skin in mind? YES! You’ll fall in love with their incredible selection!

  • The Heel Sling: The perfect solution for those heels you love that are a tad too big, blister-causing flats, or shoes that just rub your foot the wrong way! Adjustable straps, anatomical fit, Orthopedic Doctor recommended… it’s the superhero your shoes need!
    • VISOONE: I found them! I found the perfect sunglasses! Lightweight, durable, comfortable, protection from UVA/UVB rays….and a ton of incredible styles! Even better, they are under $20! Also check out their blue light glasses, gamer glasses & readers!
    • The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook: It’s the ultimate guide to preparing quick, affordable, and delicious meals that use the unique & viral products from Trader Joe’s! It’s written with simplicity in mind, so anyone can use it – the Potsticker Soup looks especially yummy!
    • Foton Candle: These BEAUTIFUL candles are mesmerizing! The natural & clean-burning Foton pearls are made from sustainably sourced, plant-based wax! They are self-extinguishing, available in lots of scents & colors, & the holder can be reused for fun decor!
    • Herb Health: Revitalize your heart health and daily routine with this essential addition to your wellness toolkit! All-natural & holistic, this liquid form absorbs quickly to encourage blood flow, nourish cardiovascular wellness, & enhance vitality!
    • CASEKOO: Beautifully designed cases for iPhone that help promote awareness for rising suicide rates during spring seasons. This unique design serves as a gentle reminder that even in moments of despair, flipping the phone case can reveal a burst of vitality and hope – it’s called “Watering Spring.”
    • Stone & Spear: These beautiful, moisture-rich lipsticks feature beef tallow as the main ingredient! That helps give your lips a natural, clean glow. Plus, the color options are absolutely gorgeous! These are definitely a wonderful Mother’s Day option!
    • What do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? (And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something Mom): Parenting influencer Karen Johnson provides a fun, easy-to-understand, and inspiring guide for mothers currently experiencing an empty nest, or who see one on the horizon, & are looking to lead their best, most fulfilling lives!
    • The Ultimate Chick Flick Cookbook: This fun new cookbook features fan-favorite films like Bridget Jones’s Diary, When Harry Met Sally, The Devil Wears Prada, and more! The easy-to-follow recipes look absolutely amazing!
    • SZN Planners: Journal, project, plan, organize, and inspire your every day with these amazing, hard-bound planners designated for each 4-month season! They are jam-packed with prompts & unlike any planner you’ve used before!
    • Bloomers Intimates:  High-waisted underwear that is sexy AND comfortable!? YEP! Bloomers rocks this tough task, for sure. They offer full thigh coverage and stay put – which prevents chafing. Plus, they are SO comfy and come in great color options!
    • Hidden Wonders: The best-selling coloring book author, Rita Berman, is releasing 3 new books: HiddenEarth, Hidden Oceans, & Hidden Seasons! These books are so calming & relaxing, evoking true creativity.  They are absolutely amazing!

  • Lugz: These Roamer Hi Boots for men are sleek, comfortable, durable, versatile, true-to-size, and  have a comfort wedge inside & slip-resistant outside… they are the perfect boot for spring! They look great with khakis, shorts, jeans or slacks! Plus, check out the Clipper Linen Sneakers!
  • Power Life Whey Protein: This High Impact Protein Powder is my new favorite! It dissolves quickly, tastes amazing with no aftertaste, and has HMB (helps boost protein synthesis) + Vitamin D! GET SOME! This is one protein powder, I use daily in drinks & yogurts!
  • KURU Footwear: If you’re like me, you appreciate comfortable, sturdy footwear that has unique style & flair – check out KURU! Father’s Day is coming and a great gift idea would be shoes made for foot health! Check out the FLEX Via for men- they are game-changing!

  • Heat Holders:  Know someone who is always cold?  The creators of the world’s warmest socks have you covered for gifts! My boyfriend  just got the Mega Hoodie – it hugs your entire body & feels like warm velvet! It’s an amazing option for home or work!
  • Saucy Rascals: This company was created by a father & his sons – & would make an awesome Father’s Day gift! Their sauces (6 varieties!) are made in the USA, include superfoods, & preservatives or high fructose corn syrup! I LOVE the Mayo-BBQ!
  • Swanson Creatine: This amazing powder helps enhance muscle strength & endurance so you can get the most of your workouts! You’ll even see an improvement in cognitive performance & fatigue! Awesome Father’s Day gift!
  • Cambio: These are the world’s FIRST aluminum Keurig-compatible coffee pods! The coffee itself is incredible – so bold & flavorful! But I also love the sustainability of this company that helps remove plastic from oceans!

  • KAYCO Kosher Products: Passover is April 12-20 this year! Here are some new goodies to try:
    * Manishewitz: This Jewish food company has been around for over 130 years, and they KNOW what they are doing! The creamy, natural apple butter is my favorite, but you’ll definitely want to shop around!
    * Tuscanini: Authentic Italian food with Kosher options? YES! From sweet (grab the Roma Dark Chocolate Truffles) to savory (the Savory Tomato Jam is amazing) – they have it all!
    * Gefen:  From soup to nuts to an incredible hot honey you won’t want to miss, this reputable kosher  company has just about everything you need for main meals & side dishes!
    * Heaven & Earth:  My absolute favorite grain-free orzo is from this kosher company! It’s gluten-free & made with cassava & absolutely delicious. I also recommend the organic, raw, unfiltered honey!
  • Wise & Witty: This awesome game from Merk Games is so unique and great for game night with your friends! Made for 17+, you need to be both wise and witty and includes, charades, trivia, physical challenges, improv, creativity, luck + much more!
  • Wiley Wallaby: Ya’ll, I’m addicted. This brands’ licorice is about the best EVER! The flavors of their thick & super-soft candies are crazy good – Watermelon is my fav, but the Sourrageous Drops are a close second! They are soft, chewy, sweet, packed with flavor & addicting!
  • Sweet Chaos: This is one of my favorite popcorn companies! The Peanut Butter Cup and Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter are my fav flavors of this amazing popcorn drizzled in sweet goodness!  Also try the Jalapeño Blue Cheese & Dill Pickle popcorns!
  • P.L.A.Y. : Your fur babies  will love these adorable collections of super adorable and festive plush dog toys! Check out the Hippy Hoppity Collection for Easter, the IHOP Breakfast Sampler, Snack Attack, and 90’s Classics collections – these are absolutely ADORABLE!
  • Tamalitoz: Celebrate Cino de Mayo with these unique & fun candies & popcorns! I highly recommend the Lip Smacking Mango Candies, Churros & Chocolate Caliente Popcorn, Divine Watermelon Popcorn, and the Chilipops – you won’t regret giving them a try!
  • Ora’s Amazing Herbal: These skincare items are unique, herb-infused, and made in the USA! Great salves, butters & powders for dry skin, eczema, hair care + so much more. They even have a baby collection. If you have any skin issues – check them out!
  • Ordinary Habit: This puzzle duo featuring “A Good Year” 500-piece, and “Bali Spa” 100-piece puzzles is my new obsession for relaxing! They are unique, beautiful & limited edition – great for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day for the gal or guy who has everything!
  • Orbital Coffee: Heart-healthy coffee! This chemical & jitter-free coffee comes from a single origin and uses the Swiss water process to remove chemicals. Liquid cold brew concentrate or whole beans – this sustainably sourced coffee is absolutely delicious!
  • Bactose: This breakthrough in digestive health helps those with lactose intolerance! It uses BL21A (a probiotic strain) to naturally colonize the gut & helps break down lactose! This is a game-changer for dairy lovers!
  • Drink Gems: These are SO genius! They’re adorable, magnetic drink gems to help you identify your drink from others. I love the selection (think astrology, bows, flowers, hearts & more)! Plus, they are sustainably sourced & handcrafted!
  • Mary’s Gone Crackers: Pack something new & fresh in your lunch this week! This company makes plant-based non-GMO, organic, gluten-free crackers that will leave you craving more. I LOVE the Super Seed and Mary’s Gone Cheezee varieties! These are fun on charcuterie boards, too.
  • Swanson Magnesium Citrate: This compound is multi-functioning! It helps support muscle function, heart health, & energy production. It can even reduce stress, improve sleep & help with cramps after workouts!
  • Tari Hot Sauce: Straight from Peru, these hot sauces are FIRE! There are five varieties, and real Peruvian peppers give the sauces a creamy, unique flavor unlike any you’ve had before! Tropical Kick is my favorite. Drizzle, dip, or dunk – you won’t regret giving them a try!
  • Camerieri’s Zeppole Mix: This is right up my sweet-tooth alley! Make it a family tradition to make your own zeppole! These are amazing little fried, crispy, golden sweets dusted in powdered sugar that are so fun to make, and even more fun to EAT! I’m obsessed!

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