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Holiday Gifts to Give: Hot Toys 2018

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December 6, 2018 By Autumn Rose Reo 121 Comments

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So many toys, so little time! Here’s your annual holiday helper – THE Holiday Hot Toys for your kids this Christmas. And we’re playing Santa too – with some big giveaways! 

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there..”

Hey, don’t kid yourself, even Santa had help even if this poem doesn’t give any credit to the elves. 


So consider us your elves and we aren’t looking for any credit either. Here’s your list of hot holiday toys – just in time for you to get them under tree, along with those stockings stuffed. But here at mamachallenge.com have taken it one step further…these gifts are made to make kids play and may even remind you of toys you had growing up. We’ve done some work to find toys that are fun and educate kids while also making them use their imagination. Most of these you won’t see an device needed to make them work or a screen to keep them on for hours. These toys are meant for play, activity, thinking and good ole family time. 

Hot Holiday Toy List

Treemendous Ornament Activity

TreeMendous Ornament, Treemendous fun! This patent pending design to let children ages 6 and up to personalize their own ornament. Treemendous is a perfect present because it is an ideal activity to do with grandparents, friends, siblings and parents alike. Boys and Girls alike will embrace the holidays season by making their very own handmade ornament. Sure, to become a family treasure for years to come.

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The Sleepover Party Game

Endless Games sleepover party game break out the sleeping bags and leave the lights on. It’s a sleepover party and wear staying up late! Spin the spinner and attempt to complete one of over 200 act It, work it, or party challenges. Be the human mirror and copy everything another player does! Take part in the “Funny sound competition” and make the most ridiculous noise you can!! Try to lick your own elbow!!! Being silly and having fun is The name of the game at this sleepover, so be prepared to sing, laugh, perform, and make a general fool of yourself! Don’t fall asleep early, or you’ll miss out on earning the most cards and staying up all night! 

Sleepover - Hot Toys

Road Trip the Family Game

It’s a family game that is really for the whole family! Roadtrip could be played in the car, but you can play it for any great game night. This is a well-made game that has won all the toy awards including the Sterling Fun Award Winner, The Toy Man Seal of Approval, The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and many more.

Roadtrip - Hot Toy

Tiki Topple

Welcome to Tiki Island, home to nine colorful carvings all competing to be the top Polynesian Idol! In this fast-paced strategy game, try to maneuver your secret tikis to the top of the line by playing the right combination of action cards. Use a Tiki Up card to move a tiki ahead in line. Tiki Topple sends opponents’ tikis tumbling to the back of the pack. But watch out for the sneaky Tiki Toast cards, which knock your tikis off the board! Score the most points and call yourself the Tiki Master.For 2 – 4 players, ages 10 and up.Contents: 55 cards, 9 custom tiki pieces, 4 playing pawns, 1 game board and instructions.

TikiTopple - Hot toy

Baby’s First

One of America’s oldest doll companies and have delighted parents and children for over 102 years with our wonderful dolls. Baby’s First Kisses can be easily cleaned and always ready for play – they are Hypoallergenic and MACHINE WASHABLE! The adorable baby doll kisses pleasantly when her soft tummy is squeezed. Helps children develop large motor skills, while stimulating their senses of sight, sound and touch. Great size for babies 1+, toddlers – easy to hold, carry, squeeze and love. Remove the Kisses mechanism from the smart “sanity” pocket and she is ready for the washing machine!

Babys First

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Kenya Doll

Kenya Dolls is the oldest and most loved ethnic brand in the toy market celebrating 25 years of growing up proud. Kenya’s roots trace back to Dallas, there are several versions to love, but the stand out of this toy is her authentic hair. Whether curly and short, long and natural, or braided and beaded, Kenya truly represents every black girl’s stylish locks.

Kenya

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Insect Lore Deluxe Butterfly Garden Gift Set with Live Cup of Caterpillars Habitat

Watching the butterfly life cycle up close is more fun than ever with the Butterfly Garden Gift Set with live cup of caterpillars. Exciting butterfly-themed bonus items make this butterfly-raising kit the perfect gift! feed and observe your very own beautiful butterflies for a few days before releasing them into the wild! the entire transformation takes about three weeks, depending on the temperature and humidity in your area. There is no need to feed your caterpillars; all the nutritious food they require to become beautiful butterflies is included in their cozy cup.

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Project MC Perfume Maker

Project Mc2 is a team of super-smart and seriously cool girls who use their love of science and their spy skills as they go on missions for secret organization, NOV8 (that’s “innovate”!). They’re real girls with real skills ready to take on anything. Watch new episodes of the Project Mc2 original series, only on Netflix!
Adrienne Attoms’ next mission is to use her cosmetic chemistry skills to formulate the perfect look for saving the world. Formulate your own perfumes with Project Mc2 Perfume Maker. Now you can perform this same cool S.T.E.A.M. experiment at home using just household items again and again. Pretty brilliant!

Perfume - Hot Toys

Shifu Orboot

An award-winning educational toy, Orboot is a no-borders globe that connects with the fun and interactive Orboot app. Explore the world with 400+ highlights and 1000+ cool facts across 6 categories – cultures, cuisines, monuments, inventions, animals and maps (national and state boundaries of countries). A STEM toy that sparks the imagination and creativity, Orboot encourages the little ones to explore and discover on their own. It builds knowledge as well as develops linguistic and cognitive abilities in the process.

Shifu Orboot

LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Treehouse

Enjoy imaginative pirate adventures with this LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Treehouse Treasures set, featuring a 3-level pirate ship treehouse with a ship deck, ship’s wheel, treasure chest hideaway function, bowsprit with flag and teddy bear, crow’s nest, tire swing and an upper-level den. Pirate accessories include a hat, telescope and 2 swords. This 3in1 model rebuilds into a Pirate Ship or a Skull Cave for more pirating fun, and includes 2 minifigures rigged out for pirate adventures, plus a scary spider figure.

Lego Hot Toyrs

BrickHeadz Luke Skywalker™ and Yoda™

These LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Luke Skywalker™ & Yoda™ construction characters are fun to build using LEGO bricks that recreate all their iconic details, including Luke’s Lightsaber™ and Yoda’s pointy ears and cane. The master and apprentice each stand on a buildable collector’s baseplate for easy display in your home, office or any planet you like. Buildable Luke Skywalker™ & Yoda™ LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction characters feature decorated eyes and authentic details from the original blockbuster Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back movie, including Luke’s Lightsaber™ and Yoda’s pointy ears and cane.

Lego Hot Toys

Snap Circuits Bric Structures

Combine SNAP CIRCUITS with ordinary building bricks and make endless combinations of construction and circuitry. With Bric-2-Snap technology, kids can wire up their brick builds with SNAP CIRCUITS lights, sounds, moving parts and 3-D circuits to invent almost anything and make it go! Instead of just building a structure, learn how to build the circuit that makes the lights in a skyscraper illuminate or that makes the gears on a drawbridge move! There’s no limit to what kids can create.

Bric Hot Toys

HEXBUG BattleBots Arena Pro

It’s robot fighting time! Modeled after television’s hit series BattleBots, comes the HEXBUG BattleBots Arena Pro. With over 100 possible configurations, BattleBots fans can experience the excitement that comes with engineering your very own fighting robot. This set includes one arena and two customizable Build Your Own BattleBots.

Hot Toys

Tudor Games Deluxe Electric Football Game

Set your plays and watch your teams do battle on this 32″ x 16″ SpeedTurf metal vibrating NFL gridiron with the Deluxe Electric Football Game! The PlayAction remote control places the fate of your offense in the palm of your hand, with its on-board variable speed control. Both offensive and defensive players are outfitted with all new Invisibase Cleat technology, sending your players where you want them to go. The all new PlayAction remote control places the fate of your offense in the palm of your hand, with its on-board variable speed control. Offense? Set! Defense? Set! Slow down the play with your PlayAction remote to see your blockers in action as the play develops. Got a man wide open downfield? Gaping hole in the defensive line? Shift into high speed and accelerate your team to victory!

Deluxe Electric Football

Dynacraft Realtree 24V UTV

Your little one will love zipping around the neighborhood on this Dynacraft Realtree 24 V UTV, which features working headlights and suspension springs for a smooth ride. The dual seats make it easy to bring a friend along, and a built-in rack offers convenient storage space. A working steering wheel and foot pedal allow realistic use, and an MP3 input makes it easy to enjoy songs and music during the ride.

 

Realtree UTV Hot Toy

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  1. Jackie L says

    December 6, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Great gift suggestions! Just added the butterfly kit to the Amazon cart!

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  2. Kyli Evans says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:49 am

    Thank you so much for all your help with awesome toys this holiday season!!!

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  3. Michelle says

    December 6, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    That real tree UTV looks amazing!

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  4. Miranda Fox says

    December 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Such amazing toys! They all are really great gift ideas.!

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  5. Nicole Zerbini says

    December 8, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    My Barbie Jeep was my favorite toy as a little girl.

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  6. Kimberly Munoz says

    December 9, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    As a child I loved Barbies!! Even played willingly with my daughter.

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  7. Jenicia Beckstrand says

    December 10, 2018 at 10:53 am

    My favorite toy as a child was always my bike! To this day it is still one of my favorite activities to do with my kids. Family bikes rides are the best!

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  8. Jen Beckstrand says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:02 am

    My favorite holiday movie is definitely Elf. Always watched a few times each season!

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  9. Jen Beckstrand says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Our family has. a favorite Holiday song… Feliz Navidad. When my two boys were younger they sand it as “Feliz Navi-DOG” and years later it still sticks!

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  10. Rust says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Yep, my easy bake oven when I was 5.

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  11. Jeanna Johnson says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Jingle Bell Rock is my favorite Holiday song!

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  12. Maryann D. says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

    I have always enjoyed the holiday movie, “Christmas Vacation”

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  13. Christy Smith says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I ALWASY LOVE your annual Xmas toy list! Best ever! Xo

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  14. Heather Adams says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:19 am

    It’s a Wonderful Life!

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  15. Stephanie Gerardot says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:32 am

    My favorite toy as a child was probably Cabbage Patch kids.

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  16. Bobbie Smith says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

    My favorite Christmas treat is peanut butter balls.

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  17. Jeanne Coulombe says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:46 am

    My favorite toy was my easy bake oven

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  18. Lissa Crane says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:19 am

    My favorite holiday movie is definitely Christmas with the Kranks! I am a huge Tim Allen fan so this is the perfect movie to get me in the holiday mood!

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  19. Leela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I like Christmas Vacation.

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  20. Lissa Crane says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:32 am

    My favorite Christmas treat is definitely my grandmothers Christmas sugar cookies! Even though I try to make them on my own, they never come as good as hers do!

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  21. Leela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I love making Christmas cookies to share with everyone.

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  22. Leela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I love pumpkin cake rolls and french silk pie.

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  23. Leela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Christmas Canon – Trans Siberian Orchestra.

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  24. Leela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:37 am

    I used o love LiteBrite and Legos.

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  25. Lissa Crane says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:40 am

    My favorite holiday song is definitely Jingle Bells! It’s perfect to sing out loud to as well!

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  26. Debbie B says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    that camo utv is so awesome – i remember getting the sears and roebuck catalog every year and wanting those little cars so bad – sadly i never got one

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  27. Darlene Owen says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    My favorite Christmas treat is sugar cookies.

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  28. Lissa Crane says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    My favorite toy as a child was Baby Alive! Nothing as advanced as the ones that are out now, but it was the first doll I ever had that ate and drank!

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  29. Darlene Owen says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    As a child we didn’t have much money so my favorite present was a squeaky doll.

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  30. Darlene Owen says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Silent night

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  31. Debbie Garrett says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    I love A Christ Carol

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  32. Debbie Garrett says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Favorite holidays song is Silver Bells

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  33. Debbie Garrett says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    My bike was my favorite toy as a child. Miles and miles of riding.

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  34. courtney hennagir says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    My fave holiday movie is Miracle on 34th Street!

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  35. Grace says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    My favorite toy as a child was my American Girl doll. I love that she is high quality and that I can give her to my daughters now.

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  36. Glenda Cates says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    Christmas Tree Brownies

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  37. Glenda Cates says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    My favorite movie is Christmas on 34th Street

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  38. Glenda Cates says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    My family and I go see Christmas Lights with my sister and my niece and nephew each year

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  39. Audrey Stewart says

    December 14, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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  40. Jen Beckstrand says

    December 14, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Peppermint/Candy Cane ice cream! I look forward to it all year long!

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  41. Jen Beckstrand says

    December 14, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    We have the tradition of opening pjs on Christmas Eve and driving around looking at lights together before bed.

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  42. Molly says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    What a great list of gift ideas ❤️

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  43. Jenny S says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Such cool gifts! I remember how I loved racing around in my Hot Wheels. Good memories:)

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  44. Shirley Emitt says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is It’s A Wonderful Life.

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  45. Trish says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    My fav movie is the elf!!

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  46. Gabrielly says

    December 15, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    My Jeep was my favorite toy.

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  47. Jennifer says

    December 16, 2018 at 11:03 am

    My favorite toy was my Barbie!

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  48. cyndi br says

    December 16, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    favorite movie is Christmas story

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  49. Sunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    My favorite movie is Home ALone.

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  50. Sunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    I like sugar cookies

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  51. Sunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    I like Ill be home for Christmas

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  52. Sunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I like baking big batches of cookies.

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  53. Sunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    My favorite toy was a stuffie that I loved.

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  54. Betsy says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    Such great ideas!

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  55. robin rue says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    These are awesome gift suggestions. I finished my shopping weeks ago & I hope the kids are happy.

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  56. Daisy says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    My favorite tradition is church service on Christmas Eve and giving the kids one gift to open that evening while also eating Christmas cookies.

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  57. Stacie says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    There are so many awesome picks here! I have some shopping left to do, so this is perfect timing for me.

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  58. Brianne says

    December 17, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    How cute is that ornament maker! I don’t know why we don’t have one of these! These are all wonderful gift ideas.

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  59. Dwan Perrin says

    December 17, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    We love all the Hallmark movies each week. So many Christmas movies I can’t pick just one favorite! I would love to decorate Christmas ornaments with the kids.

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  60. Amy says

    December 17, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    So many fun toy options for the kiddos! It makes me miss being young and being able to play all day!

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  61. Pam says

    December 17, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    My granddaughter loves Hexbugs. I am always finding them scattered around the house these days.

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  62. Connie says

    December 17, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    These gift suggestions are wonderful. I was looking for some inspiration and you just gave it to me. Thanks.

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  63. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    December 17, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    These are really great picks! Thanks for the ideas!

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  64. Claudia Krusch says

    December 17, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Such amazing toys! They all are really great gifts! Entering the giveaways!

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  65. Emily says

    December 17, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    You have some keepers here! The family road trip game and sleepover game look so fun! We love board games!

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  66. Catalina says

    December 18, 2018 at 3:23 am

    How many wonderful toys gift ideas. I think my kid will prefer the sleepover party game. Seems to be a lot of fun!

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  67. Heather says

    December 18, 2018 at 3:36 am

    I truly can’t remember my favorite childhood toy. Now at Christmastime, I only remember a handful of gifts I received each year. The board game Mall Madness is sticking out because it’s a gift from my parents and I really did play it often with friends. I’d love to get that same nostalgic game for my daughter!

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  68. kathy Persons says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:31 am

    spirograph was my favorite

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  69. Jennifer says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:53 am

    These are some great gift ideas for the kiddos! Too bad mine are older now. They would love some of these toys on this list.

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  70. Amy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:34 am

    One of my favorite movies is Miracle on 34th Street..

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  71. Amy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:35 am

    One of our favorite traditions is a full day of Christmas cookie baking with my mom, sister and daughters.

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  72. Amy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:35 am

    My favorite toy was definitely Barbie.

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  73. Amy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:37 am

    My favorite song is O Holy Night.

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  74. Amy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:38 am

    My favorite cookie is Chocolate Chip.

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  75. Takisha Allen says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:02 am

    A Hot Wheels Car Washer with Cars included.

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  76. Wendy says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:29 am

    My favorite holiday movie was A Christmas Story! It never gets old. I love these toy ideas, thanks so much!

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  77. Wendy says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:30 am

    My favorite toy as a child was something called Fashion Plates where you design different outfits!

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  78. Cathy Mini says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Those are great gift ideas for kids! I will definitely write down all of it, my niece would surely love those.

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  79. Jennifer H says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:42 am

    There are so many great gift choices in this list. I saw a few I know my boys would like.,

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  80. monique s says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I love baking cookies with the kids

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  81. monique s says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:00 am

    As a kid, I love my easy bake oven to make cupcakes

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  82. meghan says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I love Love Actually!

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  83. Jennifer Cervantes says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:44 am

    My favorite Christmas movie is national lampoons Christmas vacation.

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  84. Luna S says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:50 am

    My favorite toys, Hmm I would say it was my sega console.

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  85. KC says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:27 am

    My favorite Christmas song is Snoopy’s Christmas: Snoopy vs. The Red Baron.

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  86. Helen says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:55 am

    MY favorite holiday movie would have to be Elf. It is so hilarious and full of Christmas spirit.

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  87. Helen says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:59 am

    My family likes to get together on Christmas Eve. We eat party foods, visit with each other and exchange gifts with each other before Santa comes for the kids.

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  88. Helen says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Silver Bells. It is so pretty.

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  89. Helen says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    When I was little I loved playing with my lego blocks.

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  90. Rachel says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    My daughter would love the butterfly collector. She is constantly collecting her treasures in the yard.

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  91. LeAnn Harbert says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is Prancer. We watch it together every year.

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  92. cara Simon says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    We celebrate Christmas Eve with the whole family and spend Christmas Day in our pj’s playing with new toys and watching Christmas movies.

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  93. cara Simon says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    We love A Christmas Story.

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  94. Sarah tennyson says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    My favorite Christmas song is Christmas shoes.

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  95. Sarah tennyson says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    So my favorite Christmas movie is any of the cheesy Christmas romance. But with my kids this year we have loved the Christmas chronicles

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  96. Sarah tennyson says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    My favorite Christmas tradition is going to see all the Christmas decorations and lights Christmas Eve with the family. So much fun to see all the cheer and fun around town

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  97. Erik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is Elf!

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  98. Erik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    My favorite holiday tradition is getting the entire family together on Christmas Eve at my wife’s Grandmother’s house.

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  99. Erik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    My favorite toy as a child was my G.I. Joe big wheel!

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  100. Erik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    My favorite holiday song is “Mr. Grinch”

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  101. Annmarie Weeks says

    December 18, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I would spend hours using my LiteBrite!

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  102. Elizabeth Miller says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is A Mixed up Christmas.

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  103. Elizabeth Miller says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Santa Tell Me.

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  104. Elizabeth Miller says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    My favorite toy as a child was my orange bike. This was followed close by my Raggedy Ann doll. Funny how they stick out so clear in my mind. I think I really loved my orange bike more because it used tohave one of those tall flags off it.

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  105. Krystel | Travel on a Budget says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    I really like these gift lists because I need help most times. I really like that road trip game

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  106. Darlene Owen says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is Christmas Movie.

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  107. JUlie says

    December 18, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    My fave movie is Home alone:)

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  108. JUlie says

    December 18, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    My fave holiday song is Ill be Home for Christmas.

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  109. YVONNE WOODSTOCK says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is ELF with Will Ferrell! We saw it as a Broadway show and LOVED it that way too!

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  110. Anita Jude says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    opening gifts on Christmas Eve and Santa comes Christmas morning

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  111. Tina says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    My favorite tradition is decorating the Christmas tree while we play Christmas music. it is always so fun.

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  112. Tina says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    My favorite toy as a child was a stuffed elephant I won at a church bazaar.

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  113. Tina says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is Elf. I laugh everytime I watch it .

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  114. Tina says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    My favorite holiday song is White Christmas. I love that song.

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  115. Michele Pineda says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Jingle Bells lol. We love to sing it around the holidays.

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  116. PattiAnn Green says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:05 pm

    My favorite toy was my Green Machine. I don’t even know if they still make them. I’ll have to look for one. I haven’t thought about that thing in years! It was the best! So much better than a Big Wheel IMHO.

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  117. Laura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    My favorite toy was a stuffed dog. 🙂

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  118. Laura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    My favorite Holiday Song is Silent Night.

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  119. Laura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    We pick out new ornaments every year as a tradition.

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  120. Laura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite holiday movie.

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  121. danell palmer says

    December 19, 2018 at 10:06 am

    My favorite holiday movie is definitely elf. (:

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I put it off all day because I didn’t want to ha I put it off all day because I didn’t want to have to start the inevitable, but here we are the first #SeniorSunday for Jackson Benham Reo. (I’m so not ready.)
Doubled-down and won big! Congrats to @daynetxbbq Doubled-down and won big! Congrats to @daynetxbbq for being named #7 in @texasmonthly 2025 Top 50 BBQ! 

We’ve done our own BBQ stop shopping this last year from our own @hurtadobbq, @smokenashbbq and @225bbq in Arlington, @goldeesbbq and @panthercitybbq in Fort Worth, @zavalasbarbecue in Grand Prairie and @franklinbbq in Austin, no one can say that BBQ is BBQ. It’s as vastly different as the landscape as Texas. Now I’m off to @burntbeanco - #sequin here we come with the rest of the state!

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I can’t believe these are my people…my people I can’t believe these are my people…my people are supposed to be toddlers with Thomas the Train and Disney Princess backpacks! 

Goodbye 11th and 7th grade!
🚨 ACT NOW: Keep Public $$$ in Public Schools! 🚨

Click Here (takes less than one minute): 
https://www.txpta.org/take-action

Tomorrow, March 11, the Texas House Committee on Public Education will hear HB 3. Let’s make it clear: Public money demands public accountability!

Texans have rejected vouchers since 1957—yet lawmakers are once again pushing them through with SB 2 and HB 3.

💰 Vouchers drain public school resources.
📉 They don’t improve student achievement.
❌ They aren’t about "parent choice"—private schools choose their students.
🏫 Texas parents already have school choice.

Governor Abbott is making vouchers a priority, but Texans are pushing back. Lawmakers are feeling the heat from voters who refuse to let public schools be undermined.

📲 Take 1 minute to make your voice heard NOW!

📷Jackson and Taylor are 2 of the 5.5 million reasons why Texas must keep public dollars in public schools. I was a product of public schools and had an amazing experience in a rural community with some of the best teachers. Change needs to happen, but taking away resources like these from schools is not especially when they ste already underfunded and our teachers’ morale is at an all time low. Communities work better together not when you separate them further apart. 

#studentsrworthit
#txptarally25
❣️…Pressing pause (for while)… Forgot wha ❣️…Pressing pause (for while)…

Forgot what it feels like to RELAX? The Sanford House Inn & Spa is ready to help you “Leave Your Worries Behind” with packages to treat yourself (or someone else) this Valentine’s Day! 

You “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with multiple options including a Hot-Stone Massage, Facials, Spa Manicure + Pedicure, Blowouts, Foot Reflexology and even lunch (with wine!

Just take a look at my face - I was able to “turn it off” (for a little while) and when I left my dry winter skin was just glowing - plus I learned how to make it stay that way from my very  knowledgeable esthetician! 

If you haven’t tried this gem in the middle of Arlington, you’re missing out! The Spa is just part of experience with its 12-room Inn and acclaimed 506 Restaurant (don’t sleep on the brunch), @thesanfordhouse is your little piece of heaven in the middle of downtown!

Think it’s only a little dream? It will be if you don’t make an appointment or nudge your loved one this is what you NEED for Valentine’s Day! (But don’t worry you can still get a great experience anytime!)

Link is in my stories for full list of Valentine’s Day packages! 

📍506 N. Center Street, Arlington, Texas
(Less than 1 mile from @attstadium)

#valentines #dfw #ArlingtonTx #sanfordhouse
Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights Thi Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights

This is the last weekend of the “Christmas lights you can see from space” from the twinkliest town in Texas, @visitjctx!

You have until Sunday…and while you’re there you should hit up @halterranchtx, my other new favorite.

#gofredtx #fredericksburgtx @visitfredtx @visitfredericksburgtx
FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the st FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the station doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a Classic Christmas (and we have the keys!)

@ClassicChristmas has been extended until Sunday, Jan. 5, so if you haven’t been enjoy this VIP experience with ice skating and snow tubing! 

Giveaway includes 4 Tickets to Classic Christmas + 4 Premium pass upgrades plus: 
🎟️ Exclusive Express Lane entry to popular activities 
🎟️ $10 merch credit at the Classic Christmas Gift Shop  
🎟️ Coca-Cola Beverage

To enter:   
⭐️ Like this post  
⭐️ Comment what’s your favorite Christmas song 
⭐️ Tag a friend who would love the chance to come
⭐️ Share this story as an extra chance to win!

The giveaway is open now through December 30 at 11:59 pm and you’ll have December 31 - January 5, 2025 to enjoy the fun! Winner will be contacted by DM so profile must be public.  (Giveaway is not associate with Instagram/META.) 

#classicchristmas #cocacola #Arlingtontx #ArlingtonTexas #cocacola @enchantdallas #dfw #dfwevents #mamachallenge #dfwinfluencer #dallasinfluencer
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of Trees

 🎄 Tour of Trees at Trinity Falls in McKinney
 🗓️ Now through Dec. 15 (so hurry up!) 

Know what’s better than touring homes? Touring homes with beautifully decorated Christmas trees! 

@trinityfallstx has brought both worlds together by inviting the public to explore their model homes with professionally- styled trees by @absholidaydecor at the 5th Annual Tour of Trees. While you marvel at the homes and the trees, take your photos in front of the trees for a chance to win $500 Amazon gift card.  

TIP: Don’t miss the tree collaboration with #RHOD @dandrasimmons - it’s “beeutiful!” 🐝 

This event is FREE, but registration is required. (Link is in stories or DM “Tree” for the link.)

 #touroftrees #trinityfalls #trinityfallstx #mckinney #mckinneytx #mckinneytexas
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo Lights

🌲 Dallas Zoo
🗓️ Now - January 4 

Wonder what the @dallaszoo is like after dark? Once Upon a Wild Light comes alive with more than two million lights, 5:30 pm - 9 pm each night through January (so you can do this one with your family during the holiday break!) 

While many of the animals sleep, DinoLumia and DinoVision: a Jurassic adventure comes out to play, along with tons of holiday light photo opps and winter fun experiences. Enjoy catching up through self-guided, self-paced walk-through and spend time together while taking photos, which is ideal if you don’t like the holiday overload! And don’t sleep on Santa here, as he has a certain twinkle in his eye the kids always seem to like to catch up with (mom was even able to get a shot.) 

And for the even bigger kids over 21, Dallas Zoo: After Dark, goes wild on Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-9 PM with eats, treats and holiday drinks,live music, and games and other ways to get you in the holiday spirit! 

 @DallasZoo @ReliantEnergy #dallas #dallasholiday #dfwevents #dallaszoolights #holidays #zoo #dallastexas #mamachallenge
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Ch WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Christmas 

🌲 Coca Cola Classic Christmas - Choctaw Stadium in Arlington  
🗓️ Now through Dec. 29

Growing up @cocacola made the holidays magic, so when Coca Cola Classic rolled down the road, we had to go peek! Partnering with @enchantchristmas, the experience is part lights, part photo opps and for my kids mostly FOOD and overall a lot of fun - all washed down with (of course, a Coca Cola!) 

What was also great was a little walk through memory lane with Coke Christmas moments throughout the years - cue the polar bears and 18 wheeler!

Experience: 
🎅Market Square (definitely hit up the t-shirts - reading each one is half the fun)
🎅 Snow Tubing (always our favorite)Ice Skating (truth: we don’t skate, but it’s perfect people watching) 
🎅 Interactive Light up Dance Floor
🎅 @cinemark Theatre with holiday movies 
🎅 Coca-Cola Lounge - 21+ Cocktail experience (looked great to go with the girls)
🎅 Santa Landing

And of course, the Eatery! Eyes (and mouths) got big here with featured food from State Fair of Tex winners like The Drowning Tacos (SO GOOD we then ordered the Birria Tacos, too all cooked onsite and with all the sauce!) 

It’s the real thing!

#ClassicChristmas #ChoctawStadium #ArlingtonTx #CocaCola #Dallas #DFWEvents #DFWHoliday #DFWInfluencers
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Li WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Lights

🎄 Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie 
🗓️ Now through Dec. 31 (NYE) at 6 pm 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without @prairielights- with a packed car with blankets, Santa hats, hot cocoa and coffee, and blasting holiday music while we sing them even louder.  

A stunning two-mile drive through light park complete with a midway stop - The Holiday Village with carnival rides, amazing bites (corndogs, funnel cakes and more, oh my!) And this year we were surprised with a new light tunnel, reimagined walk-through forest and new displays, great photo opps, gifts, visit with Santa, a lighted strollable forest.  It’s perfectly timed for food, fun and a little time on foot! 

PRO TIP: Go early, get tickets in advance and spring for the fast pass on the weekends and prime holiday times. And enjoy it and don’t try to rush it - enjoy it! That includes entry and the experience (so bathroom before you go, but thankfully there’s one at The Holiday Village and you get the corn dog.) 

#GoGrandGP @grandfungp #GrandFunGP #dfwinfluencer #Dallas #grandprairie #prairielights #dfw
Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there are still some ways to give a little love to Thanksgiving with a little DIY (hello old pumpkins!) from Mama Challenge! 

So excited to see my friends over at Good Day Fox 4 today for this fun segment!
Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 # Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 
#nationalcoffeeday 

#cinncinati #kentucky #newport #coffee #fall
Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebr Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebrating all month long with its #SaveTheTacos campaign, now - September 30.

Try and vote for “Best Taco in Arlington” from 12 participants:

🌮 Fiesta Fusion Shrimp Taco at Boiling Tails Co.

🌮 The Hunter Taco at Cut & Bourbon

🌮 El Jefe at Grounds and Gold
 
🌮 Jamaican Me Crazy at M’Jays House of Smoke

🌮 Champiqueso at Papaya Mexican Grill

🌮 What the Falafel at Prince Lebanese Grill

🌮 He’s Just a Po Boy at R Bar and Grill 

🌮 Celestial Pork Belly Taco at Rocketbelly
 
🌮 House Special Barbacoa at Tic-Taco
 
🌮 The Chicken of Wall “Street” at TJ’s Catfish & Wings & BBQ

🌮 Baja Shrimp Taco with Mango Salsa at Tom’s Burgers & Grill
 
🌮 Wanna Taco ‘Bout It at Zack’s Bistro

We can tell you which one is our favorite, but take away all the fun to find your favorite! 

(Link to Vote in Stories!)

#ArlingtonTX #TacoTuesday #SavetheTacos
Always great to see a few guys who work together l Always great to see a few guys who work together like each other, too.

It’s even better when they’re Texas Rangers and  we’re celebrating Hall of Famer Adrían Beltré!
And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and then they drove off!)
Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind e Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind experience in DFW. 🚨 

Named after Bangkok’s legendary road of entertainment of all kinds (Sukhumvit Soi 11), it seems fitting this newly imagined destination would find its home in Arlington’s Entertainment District. Anchoring the NEW @loewsarlington, @soycowboytx (also from @bbbutchers / @berghospitality) recently swung open the curtain this summer with an opening that made heads turn at every corner of this 12,000 sq. ft. of sexy space - with 3 unique bars, patio, viewable kitchen and dining room. 

To call it a “Pan Asian restaurant” doesn’t do it justice with its rich menu of fresh sushi, dim sum, caviar, truffle, lobster, waygu (all things you don’t find in the home of the margarita machine and ballpark nachos.) And if you’re looking for entertainment, just take a peek into the expansive kitchen and watch your rolls or omakase be made. The cocktail menu is just as extravagant with everything from mezcal to Japanese whisky, you’re eyes will be just as happy as your lips upon your first sip. 

While we experienced live music, fashion show and more as part of the opening, the cool smoke installation and the people-watching is definitely just part of the menu at Soy Cowboy you’ll have to explore. 

Food Nerd Note: SoyCowboy is on the upcoming @dfwrestaurantweek menu for just $39, so it’s a steal to take your own trip on a budget. (Make your reservation.)

Chon mean (or what we hope is Cheers in in Thai!)
NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 ( NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 
(Well today at least.)

Normally we’re always behind the smartphone camera, today we stepped out in front of the TV screen! The lovely folks at the new morning show Morning on Merit Street @morningonmeritstreet invited DFN for a little “roundtable” discussion about dining trends with our own Food Nerd @autumnreo / @mamachallenge and Bill Trevino of @craftandvinerestaurant CraftandVine along with hosts @dominiquesachse and @fanchonstinger for a little dishin’ on dining!

(If you’re able to take a look online, keep watching to see our new friend Pearl 🐶 and friends from @sweetpearlsicecream share their incredibly sweet story with @hungreehannah!) 

✔️ And just like we shared on the show, we want to know what you think! What do you think about Table Limits on reservations? Yes restaurants should have them or no way?
Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grad Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce! It’s hard to separate them, but we’re excited he’s so happy to be ready for this adventure!
July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the n July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the neighborhood shines!
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