Autumn Rose Reo

Touchdown with Slow Cooker Shrimp Bisque

January 15, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 25 Comments

Be the MVP of your big game party with this easy recipe for Slow Cooker Shrimp Bisque. Give it the kick that will have them coming back for more with El Yucateco hot sauce!

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The best part of any game, either if you’re tailgating or sitting front row in your living room, is the party! Whether you go all out or just keep it to the couch, you can really score with a recipe like this Slow Cooker Shrimp Bisque that lets your play with the team instead sit on the sidelines! What gives this Cajun favorite its really amazing flavor is El Yucateco.

Bisque has always been one of my favorites. Anytime I can find it on the menu, it’s a must have to order and in my time I’ve enjoyed different recipes made in several different ways (A LOT!) However, with the perfect mix of creamy and smooth with bits of shrimp and the full flavor delivered by El Yucateco, each spoonful of this bisque gives you just what you want and still leaves you wanting more.

With other hot sauces one of the main ingredients is vinegar, but with El Yucateco the pepper is definitely #1! It’s also really versatile for everything from meats to margaritas, especially when there are different levels of heat and pepper blends available at Walmart!

If you really like to give it some heat with a smokey flavor without the sweetness of chipotle, try the El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce!

Just like NOLA, there’s a party in every bite of this Slow Cooker Shrimp Bisque!

And since you aren’t spending time cooking for your big game party, you can actually add a little fun to your Mardi Gras party as easy as a few beads, masks and even just a little zydeco music will get everyone moving! If you are tailgating or hosting your shindig outdoors, El Yucateco has you covered with a whole line of fun gear in the El Yucateco Store where you’ll find some really cool gear from board shorts for the summer, hoodies for the winter and many shirts for your any kind of party you’re going to!

TOUCHDOWN!

So ready to see how easy it is to get your party started?

Slow Cooker Shrimp Bisque

Author: Autumn Reo of mamachallenge.com

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Description

Make this creole favorite made easy with the slow cooker!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped chunky
4 c. seafood stock (you can make this fresh or pick up at the grocery already made)
3 tbsp butter
4 tbsp El Yucateco hot sauce
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
¼ cup dry sherry
1½ cups corn
2 tsp old bay seasoning
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
¼ cup cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. (My slow cooker lets you do all of this in the same pot.)
Add onions, garlic and saute until tender.
Add mixture mixture to the slow cooker.
Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, 2 tbsps of El Yucateco, sherry, seafood stock, corn, old bay, salt, and pepper combining together.
Then whisk in the cornstarch.
Cook on low for 3.5 hours or high for 1.5 hours.
Meanwhile add remaining El Yucateco to shrimp and allow to marinate.
At this point, either choose a smooth bisque or a chunkier version. To smooth, use an emulsifier. (I prefer a combination with a creamy version with a few chunks!
Next add heavy cream and shrimp to finish the bisque heating the shrimp until it is pink (don’t overcook.)
This should be approximately another 30 minutes in the slow cooker.
Finish with a little more El Yucateco and serve with a crusty bread!

Notes

Make sure to taste test the El Yucateco as you go to modify the heat level!

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It’s that easy to get that flavor-packed bowl of Shrimp Bisque made in the slow cooker!

How do you add a little zip to your BIG GAME Party? Score with El Yucateco!

Healthy Protein-Packed After School Snacks

January 14, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 122 Comments

Like clockwork, when my kids hit the door after school, you should take cover.

They take over the kitchen and begin raiding the cabinets, pantry and fridge like they’ve never eaten a day in their life. Working fast to find nourishment, they go in search of whatever they can find quickly…and unfortunately, it’s normally not good for them or a good way to lead up to dinner.

To prepare for the “hostile takeover,” I’m loading up on healthy after school snacks for quick ways to meet their immediate hunger needs and my want to fill them with vitamins, protein and the good stuff to make them stronger.

Shamrock Farms aims to inspire busy moms and dads by creating Roxie’s Midday Menu with fun snack ideas that pair perfectly with Roxie’s Midday Menu like:

Shamrock Banana Rolls

Shamrock Energy Balls

A great way to give them what they need in a way they will love it is with Shamrock Farms protein-packed mmmmilks now available at select Walmarts in the dairy aisle nationwide for only $1. Shamrock Farms milks are pure, fresh and nutritious with no added hormones AND come in 12-oz 2% chocolate, chocolate milk, 2% strawberry, whole regular milk varieties.

What’s your favorite after school snack?

Be the Boss of Your Home Office

January 4, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 98 Comments

Whether you work from home or need a place to manage family business, creating an organized home office is fundamental for success. Get tips for what you need and visit The Container Store for more help on creating your dream home office.

According to a recent Gallup poll, the average worker telecommutes two days per month. And with the increase of technology, more companies are creating a virtual office environment. Another poll says the trend in 2016 is for more home-based businesses. For me, I actually have a home-based company where I run my PR/social media company, manage mamachallenge.com, AND my family’s business, so it’s futile to have an effective space no matter how big it is.

So whether you have a defined space for an office, are looking to create a space in a spare bedroom, or you are truly mobile, you need to have a process to keep you moving in 2016!

To be the CFO or CEO of your business, you’ll will need to SFO. That’s right we’re gonna SORT, FILE, and ORGANIZE.

Starting off with some help from my friends at The Container Store (start off at to save even more money – affiliate), one of my favorite stores EVER, I was able to get not just a few tips, but also find out about a NEW products that will get you going STAT.

SORT

Let’s start by going through the “stuff.” Start making piles of things that have like purposes – bills, kids’ stuff, items to file, to-do things, etc. From your piles you’ll figure out how you need to organize your stuff. then from there, you decided what types of space you’re going to need – exposed files, boxes, drawers, charge station, supplies… whatever makes sense to you.

Tip: to prevent unnecessary clutter — and wasted time — limit the amount of items on your desk!

[Pickup Power by Quirky]

How you’re going to keep your to-list managed, how you are to keep track of your appointments, what needs to do be done in a few months – those are all things you need to think about as you look at what you need in your home office space.

Having a way to keep up with your to-d0 lists and your calendar is easiest with an agenda. [Find out how to choose the right agenda for you here.] However, not all agendas are the made the same way and sometimes people prefer to keep all information digitally [here’s what Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg uses], a hybrid, or take a hint from the office with a big calendar for the whole family and a white board.

FILE

Now you need to decide how to categorize files into two categories: active and inactive. Keep active files accessible (on your desk, in a rolling file cart or in a filing cabinet) and store inactive files in a labeled storage box. This will reduce time spent rummaging through a huge stack of files that may not be current.

Reading a document over and over can waste valuable time. Minimize the number of times a document is read by immediately filing, discarding or placing the items in a “to do” file. The amount of paperwork on your desk will be greatly reduced by making this a part of your daily routine.

ORGANIZE

Now for someone like me, this is where it gets good! Now it’s time to get to work! This is where you start really putting your ideas to work. Since a significant amount of time is spent sitting behind a desk or in front of a computer, design your work area so that there’s a place for everything and that the telephone, notepads, pens, pencils and appointment book are at your fingertips. Place additional resources — but only those that are essential — within easy reach and begin putting things together!

[Synchronicity Stockholm Collection]

Tip: Don’t forget to utilize the often-wasted space available behind the door or on the wall over your desk like using the Perch System created by Urbio (featured on Shark Tank!)

Now you’ve cleaned it up, let’s talk two tips that will really make a difference in your home office space!

COLOR

Most people fall into two categories – ones that like lots of color and ones that don’t.

First off, you’ll want to take into consideration where your office space is located. If it’s in the middle of another room, you’ll want it to blend. However, if you have a room to itself, then feel free to go in whatever direction you want, but having by using one color hue like white gives a sophisticated space that won’t make it feel like a work space, but more like a beautiful part of the house.

Tips for Using Color

According to a study by UT at Austin, depending on your gender, the color of the room, can affect your mood differently. So you definitely want to think about who else has to encounter your space and how you want to feel working in your office.

Blue: Creates a calming environment and positive well-being
Green: Initiates effectivity and happier mood
Red: Increases energy and activity
Yellow & Orange: Stimulates creativity

PROCESS

It’s all great if you clean up a space to look good, but if it doesn’t work for you, then it’s useless. Make sure the area works for your lifestyle, your family, your thought process, and most of all your work! However, the fundamental concept of having an inbox for things as they come in to do, a “In Processing” for the things you are working on, and either an Outbox for completed items or just to file them immediately, can easily keep your space and your workstream moving forward!

Now are you motivated to get your space together? What are you organizing?

Well here’s even more motivation – a giveaway for $5o Gift Card to The Container Store!

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5 Ideas to Organize Your Happy Space

January 2, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 2 Comments

I heart The Container Store. It’s my happy place. And one trip can help you to organize your happy space – no matter where it is in your house!

Everything is clean, monochromatic or at least color-coded, lots of white space, and full of people who totally appreciate that organizing things = calm amidst the chaos. Unfortunately, my family doesn’t appreciate that a little walk through The Container Store is only second to yoga for me (well, maybe not that much, but it does make me feel a little calmer.) I can only dream that in my little fantasy world everything would be like The Container Store.

While I’ve figured out that I can’t live there, I can bring a few of the ideas home with me that are practical for my family and give me my Container Store fix.

Closet/Mud Room
Isn’t this a fantastic way to organize and store all that stuff that makes it in the door each day? Backpacks, jackets, scarves, shoes and all that stuff has to have a space and unfortunately, at our house all we have is a few hooks and a drawer. But using the Elfa Closet System you can build any size of closet space that works for your house. And if you are incapable to put it together – you can have someone from The Container Store to install it for you!

Speaking of closets…did you know that The Container Store has more than 100 different types of hangers from you to choose from? They even have a video for that! While my husband would wonder why you might even bother, I have to admit, since having kids, accessories, etc., I’ve learned that there is always the right hanger and it does make a huge difference. I mean can you imagine if Mommy Dearest had all these options? It might have been a whole different life for her!

Office Space

Thankfully our laptops, tablets and smartphones have made it possible to “office” from anywhere, but you still have to have a central places to keep things like supplies, reminders, etc. There are several options that aren’t desk spaces that you can create that are customized for your needs and habits. Urbio Magnetic Modular System is a great option because it is a modular system that allows you to create the perfect space just for you that is also an attractive modern design that is green friendly as well (you may have seen it spotlighted on Shark Tank!)

Cords

My name is Autumn and I hate cords. A lot.

I hate to see them and hate even more to have to figure out which one is which when you have to locate the right one behind your computer or the TV! I’m kinda in love with all these fun ways to not only sort your cords, but label them so you know exactly which cord is which! Talk about a timesaver!

Wrapping Paper/Craft Room
Several years ago I had my grandpa build me the greatest wrapping paper organizer, but if you don’t have an awesome grandpa like me, you still have amazing wrapping paper options at The Container Store. Even if you don’t have a room to devote to your projects, you probably have a closet you can either roll this baby into or a little extra wall space that you can add your wrapping paper and ribbons, too! Talk about all the time you’ll save not pulling out the big bag out of the back of the closet every time you need to wrap a gift or the money you’ll save not running to the store every time you need to wrap a gift because you have everything you need at your fingertips!

Playroom

So maybe the LEGOs aren’t in your happy space – or maybe they are and that’s why you need this LEGO sorter! My son is a HUGE fan of LEGOs and I can’t handle walking into his room and finding all his small blocks on the bottom of my feet! Whether your kids are small builders or heavily invested like mine, you have several fun ways to get your kids to organize their pieces and keep them intact and out of your feet! Many of them are even on sale right now, so it’s the perfect time to get those LEGOs in their place!

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Seasonings Greetings

December 21, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 28 Comments

Show your appreciation for that special someone with a little help from Zoës Kitchen and this free printable “Seasonings Greetings” from mamachallenge.com. #delivergoodness

Christmas came quick this year (as it seems to do the older you get), so are working to get your last gifts together? Don’t worry you can still do something thoughtful, but still doesn’t take much time or money to put it together?

For me there are many people that make my world happen. From the mail man, the UPS guy, the dry cleaning lady and the gal at the gym, these people all help me make it through any given day. And although I try to say thank you, sometimes a thank you in the from of a small token of appreciation goes a lot farther.

This holiday I was excited to partner with one of my favorite new restaurants, Zoës Kitchen to share how to #delivergoodness the season for their “Selfless Giving” campaign. By coupling their seasoning mix appropriate called “Spice of Life,” a $25 gift card Zoës Kitchen gift card along with this free printable from mamachallenge I had an easy gift that said “THANK YOU!” and Season(ings) Greetings!

Known for healthy and innovative menu items for every palate, Zoës Kitchen, is one of our favorite family g0-tos. And with 165 locations in 14 states (including several in the Dallas/Fort Worth area), it’s makes it easy for anyone to find a location nearby.

While you could make your own seasoning mix for this holiday homemade gift, Zoës Kitchen’s “Spice of Life” can make everything taste that much better. I often use this on a quick way to season veggies or roast a chicken and the kids keep coming back for more. Plus – it’s already bottled and ready for giving when you pick it up at Zoës Kitchen.

For me, I wanted to #delivergoodness to those people who make a big difference in my life and thank you just doesn’t begin to say how much I appreciate them. Here’s how I shared my three of my “Seasonings Greetings” gifts:

Coworker: Working with this coworker for 10 years, she’s not just someone I work with, she’s a friend that has shared birthdays, deaths, births, weddings and more. However, on a daily basis, she’s the one that reminds me when I forgot that action item, prints off an extra agenda when I’m running late, and continues to make me look good, when you have one of “those” mornings.

Neighbor: Oh, this neighbor is also one of my best friends, but she was a neighbor first. She always there to borrow the sugar from, watch the kids in a last-minute pickle, and opens her home for the holidays. I can only aspire to be the hostess with the mostess like her!

School Secretary: I wonder if anyone talks to their school secretary as much as I do. But for every time I need to pick up the kids early, drop them off late or ask them what I missed in the school newsletter, she always answers the phone with a smile. And just think, I bet I’m not the only one. With more than 600 kids at our scho0l, I bet she does the same thing for a lot of other parents.

Here’s the printable available to be printed in small 3.5 X 5 in. size (4 per page), 9 per page, or you can “save as” to download in your own smaller size to be printed with your Seasonings Greetings gift.

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Seasonings Greetings to You!

Massage is the Message for Giving

December 20, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 3 Comments

Need to get a massage, but don’t have the time? The HoMedics Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat puts the power of relaxation in your own hands at home.

Do you ever need to sit down and have a moment? Of course, you don’t. Superwoman never needs a break. Well, for the rest of us mere mortals who need to exhale, rest is not kryptonite, but it can be a luxury, especially during this time of year when you’re making lists and checking them twice.

So for those moments that maybe your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/partner doesn’t want massage those ridiculous knots in your neck and back, you can save the argument and have a little spa treatment all to yourself – massage, mood lightning and something t

The HoMedics Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat puts the power of relaxation in your own hands – literally. There are 12 massage nodes, 2 massage styles, 3 zones and a soothing heat function. With three massage styles and zone control, this massage cushion puts you in control of your massage experience. Whether you’re looking for a fast, invigorating percussion massage, deep muscle kneading massage, or a gentle rolling massage, the Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion offers it all…and enables you to fully relax after a long day (or year!)

This chair knows all my spots, what buttons to press and adds a little heat just to send small shivers down my spine. If one of the nodes can’t reach the knot, I just readjust myself. It’s really an intimate experience – hurts but feels oh so good. Don’t be scared to let out some of those feelings….even if it does resemble sounds of pleasure.

Thirty minutes later, I got up from my chair feeling relaxed, lose and ready to take on the day! Oh, I must do this again, I thought to myself.

So, the next day, I did just that, except this time, I made a little spa treatment for myself. I grabbed my favorite face mask, lit some holiday-scented candles and poured myself some spicy Chai tea. My husband looked at me with confusion and wondered what I was doing.

“I have a hot date with a chair,” I told him.

Nothing could ever replace my loving husband, but for those nights when I know he’s tired, I can sneak away for some quiet time to my second lover who knows just what to do.

If you have lower back pain, you can set the chair to target those areas. If you prefer kneading to tapping, just press that setting. Or if you’re like me and EVERYTHING hurts after a long day, than just sit back, relax and enjoy those 30 minutes of relaxation. And when the cycle ends, start again. The chair doesn’t get tired.

I felt a little tingle go down my spine as I got up to go to bed. Such a simple night, but so much satisfaction.

10 Reasons to Luv Love Field

December 16, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 27 Comments

Where would you go this holiday? Whether you’re flying in to Dallas or flying out, it’s hard not to love Dallas Love Field.

One of my favorite movies every – especially at the holidays, is Love Actually.

While the characters are witty and the humor is spot on, that opening moment of the movie where everyone is at the airport gets me every time. In just one place, there is so much love of dear ones being reunited after traveling, there’s so much sadness as someone gives that last hug before not seeing them for a long time, there’s the adventure of the first-timer nervously awaiting to board the plane, and the big sigh of relief that comes from that busy person who finally is getting a chance to take that long-awaited vacation. And if you’ve ever been present to see a soldier run to meet his family after months of being on the front lines to fight our country, you’ll shed more than a tear, just as I am thinking about it as I write this post.

The airport is a magical place and for many of the people that work there, that makes them magical, too. Giving guidance to anxious travelers, bumping up the newlyweds to first-class for a memory that will last a lifetime, and putting the wings on an eager little boy as he takes a trip to Disney World. Those are all moments that don’t just make an impact, but also will be remembered sometimes more so than the fancy vacation you went on.

Living in Dallas Fort Worth, we don’t have just one airport to create these moment in – we have two that are home to big names in the aviation business including Southwest Airlines. I can give you a long list of reasons why I love Southwest Airlines (let’s start with the leadership of Herb Kelleher), but when it comes to flying in Dallas, it’s hard not to love Love Field. Whether you’re flying out or flying home, one walk through Love Field, you’ll know why…well why it’s love at first flight. (Get ready for the puns, people.)

10. Proximity. Need to catch a plane at any time of the day, just a few miles and you’re there, through security, and ready to board. And while passengers are the name of their game, they care about their neighbors, too.

9. Cheap airfare. Actually to use the new Southwest Airlines term, tranFAREncy, the airlines that are operated at Love Field, including Southwest Airlines, work to be low-cost providers. Gotta love how fair they are about fares!

8. Pet Love. I mean really love pets. Enough so they’ve even built a place for your pets to go when they need to go.

7. Parking is easy. Well no parking at the airport is easy, but as far as airports go, this one makes it hard to beat to park your car and deliver you to the door. Can we suggest a Love Connection?

6. Big D Shopping. People come to Big D to shop and you can start as soon as you get off the plane. Really. Cowboy boots? Billy Bob’s is ready to fit your feet. Yoga pants? Soybu BLISS gets you in sun salutation in no time flat. Cool kid souvenir? It’s obvious Creative Kidstuff has a gift with your name on it.

5. Love Field Art Program. When else do you have 30+ minutes to just stop and enjoy beautiful works of art than at the airport! Throughout the airport you’ll find several beautiful pieces as well as along the walls, but also a true gallery space called the Love Field Art Program free of charge.

4. Lil’ Love Lounge. Adults get restless at airports, but kids are the worst – and you can’t blame them. That’s why Love Field created a space called the Lil’ Love Lounge to let them play and get out all that energy before they board the plane and make it a long ride for everyone. (Gotta love that, right?)

3. Food Fantasy. Is it wrong that I would seriously consider saying “is it worth a cheap ticket” just to get passed security to eat at Love Field? It’s got everything you could want that makes Dallas what it is from Whataburger, Dickey’s, and legendary Campisi’s to the acclaimed Sky Canyon by Stephan Pyles and beloved Cool River Cafe. There are 20 places to eat and drink while at Love Field including a wine bar. (Love!)

2. Customer Service. It can’t be beat at Love Field. We’ll maybe it can, but smiling faces, personality and just doing the thing that’s right to make your day special is what Southwest Airlines has long been known for. So much so they made a TV show about it. I mean people actually want to be here and will give their time to help you out if you ever come to visit. Get Lost in Love with their volunteer program. (Don’t you just love the name?)

1. It’s called Love Field! Just look at the tail on the plane or the sign on the door, you can’t help but love it when you see a heart and know it’s love.

Are you ready to visit Dallas to see Love Field? Ready to share why you love Love Field or better yet, why you love Southwest Airlines?

You could win $5,000 gift card from Southwest Airlines and Ritz when you enter the #LuvRitzSweepstakes right now – Jan. 31, 2016 by sharing! To get the full contest rules and instructions go to LuvRitz.com right now and while you’re there, vote for your favorite Ritz creation (I’m loving the Jamaica Coconut Pineapple Cheesecake!)

Babies may be hard to buy holiday gifts for since they can’t tell you what they want, but it’s almost as hard to buy for the big kids because there are so many things to choose from! Here’s your lowdown on Eyeopener TV THE hot gifts for big kids this holiday season.

Mattel // Barbie® Dreamhouse®
Ages 3+
She’s reigned supreme for your decades so it’s no surprise that Barbie is still at the top of the must-have holiday gifts. And at three stories and seven rooms of endless fun, the Barbie Dreamhouse is still one of the most requested items from Santa. With all the luxe features including a working elevator, built in garage, a pool,and interactive accessories with realistic motion and sound, you’ll find this toy on our list, too.

Dynacraft // Barbie® Bike
Ages 4 to 8
Barbie is still a win with her house and this bicycle! Dynacraft’s Barbie® Bike, the last word in fashion-forward biking, brings a 16-inch pink and white BMX and LED light-up frame with sparkle and shine style to fans who believe no outfit is complete without a matching bike. The Barbie bike also has shimmering streamers, a removable handlebar bag and custom Barbie tread tires. An alloy quick release seat post and adjustable training wheels allow the bike to be easily customized to suit riders for comfort and safety.

Mattel // Monster High™ Boo York, Boo York Floatation Station Astranova
Ages 6+
The Monster High™ ghouls are heading to Boo York City in their first musical, where they meet their new ‘beast’ friend Astranova, who is out of this world! The newest ghoul comes complete with her own playset that offers “suspenseful” play and display. The Floatation Station features an interactive light show that flashes to the beat of girls’ own music, extending the fun into room décor.

Mattel // Hot Wheels® Ultimate Auto Garage
Ages 4+
Packed with mega action and big adventures with more than 35 spots to park your collection! Once you’ve loaded your cars take them on a variety of adventures, including a side-by-side race. The Ultimate Auto Garage, includes five Hot Wheels® vehicles and a helicopter to get the action started.

Matchbox // Treasure Truck
Ages 3+
A new rugged, large-scale truck equipped with a real working metal detector, the Treasure Truck raises the bar on exploration by taking the hunt below ground. Activate the truck by pushing the antenna down, which will emit a detection signal and once the truck is roving along a surface, the hunt is on! As the Treasure Truck detects metal, the detection signal will change, and the treasure is ready to be dug up! Grab the scoop and dig deep until the metal is found, using the sifter scoop to separate soil or sand so that only the treasure remains. When the hunt is over, simply raise the antenna to turn off until the next mission begins.

Nintendo // Yo-Kai Watch Bundle
Ages 3+
Nintendo has something for everyone, whether you’re a casual player or the most avid kind of gamer. Asa always Nintendo offers the best value for holiday shoppers with great bundles for both the Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS portable systems. One of the biggest games for the holidays is YO-KAI WATCH for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game is a huge cultural phenomenon in Japan and just launched in the United States.

Candy Craft // Chocolate Pen
Ages 4+
Draw one-of-a-kind delicious shapes made with real confectioners’ chocolate. Write messages that melt in your mouth. Fill special candy molds with an incredible level of detail and design. The Candy Craft Chocolate Pen Kit includes everything needed to make several artistic treats, including a half pound of premium confectioners’ chocolate in multiple colors, 50 candy molds, multiple pen tips, and gift bags specially made to share your custom candy creations.

HEXBUG® // HEXBUG® Scarab
Ages 3+
The HEXBUG® Scarab is an exceptionally high-speed, mechanical, beetle-like robotic bug that skitters around on six angled legs. The high energy micro robotic creature propels itself forwards and backwards, and is capable of popping from its back to its feet if placed upside down. The Scarab’s lifelike behavior is eerily mesmerizing to watch and interact with. Packed with advanced design and engineering, each Scarab has an inner body loaded with robotic intelligence, protected by a hard, transparent exoskeleton casing.

Crayola // Color Alive
Ages 4-10
A great stocking stuffer and available in several favorite characters, Crayola Color Alive changes coloring forever by blending traditional coloring with a virtual experience. With a special app and crayon, kids can take coloring to the next level and bring their creations to life. Each Color Alive book comes with 16 action coloring pages that can be brought to life with the Color alive app for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Also included with each book are six crayons and a special color effects crayon.

Brick Builders Club // BrickSwag
Ages 5+
BrickSwag is the #1 membership for LEGO fans. Each month includes official LEGO kits to build and keep, exclusive t-shirt, Build magazine, Funky Fig trading cards, and more surprises. ~~Readers receive 20% off their BrickSwag subscription with this exclusive promo code: FAM20. OFFER EXPIRES: 11/20/2015.~~