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Holiday Gifts to Give: Hot Toys 2018

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December 6, 2018 By Autumn Rose Reo 121 Comments

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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Comments

  1. AvatarJackie 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. AvatarKyli 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. AvatarMichelle says

    December 6, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    That real tree UTV looks amazing!

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  4. AvatarMiranda Fox says

    December 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm

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

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  5. AvatarNicole 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. AvatarKimberly 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. AvatarJenicia 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. AvatarJen 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. AvatarJen 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. AvatarRust says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Yep, my easy bake oven when I was 5.

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  11. AvatarJeanna Johnson says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Jingle Bell Rock is my favorite Holiday song!

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  12. AvatarMaryann D. says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

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

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  13. AvatarChristy 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. AvatarHeather Adams says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:19 am

    It’s a Wonderful Life!

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  15. AvatarStephanie 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. AvatarBobbie Smith says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

    My favorite Christmas treat is peanut butter balls.

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  17. AvatarJeanne Coulombe says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:46 am

    My favorite toy was my easy bake oven

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  18. AvatarLissa 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. AvatarLeela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I like Christmas Vacation.

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  20. AvatarLissa 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. AvatarLeela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I love making Christmas cookies to share with everyone.

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  22. AvatarLeela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I love pumpkin cake rolls and french silk pie.

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  23. AvatarLeela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Christmas Canon – Trans Siberian Orchestra.

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  24. AvatarLeela says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:37 am

    I used o love LiteBrite and Legos.

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  25. AvatarLissa 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. AvatarDebbie 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. AvatarDarlene Owen says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    My favorite Christmas treat is sugar cookies.

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  28. AvatarLissa 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. AvatarDarlene 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. AvatarDarlene Owen says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Silent night

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  31. AvatarDebbie Garrett says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    I love A Christ Carol

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  32. AvatarDebbie Garrett says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Favorite holidays song is Silver Bells

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  33. AvatarDebbie 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. Avatarcourtney hennagir says

    December 14, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    My fave holiday movie is Miracle on 34th Street!

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  35. AvatarGrace 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. AvatarGlenda Cates says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    Christmas Tree Brownies

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  37. AvatarGlenda Cates says

    December 14, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    My favorite movie is Christmas on 34th Street

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  38. AvatarGlenda 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. AvatarAudrey Stewart says

    December 14, 2018 at 3:08 pm

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

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  40. AvatarJen 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. AvatarJen 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. AvatarMolly says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    What a great list of gift ideas ❤️

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  43. AvatarJenny 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. AvatarShirley Emitt says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:19 pm

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

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  45. AvatarTrish says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    My fav movie is the elf!!

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  46. AvatarGabrielly says

    December 15, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    My Jeep was my favorite toy.

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  47. AvatarJennifer says

    December 16, 2018 at 11:03 am

    My favorite toy was my Barbie!

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  48. Avatarcyndi br says

    December 16, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    favorite movie is Christmas story

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  49. AvatarSunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    My favorite movie is Home ALone.

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  50. AvatarSunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    I like sugar cookies

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  51. AvatarSunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    I like Ill be home for Christmas

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  52. AvatarSunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I like baking big batches of cookies.

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  53. AvatarSunnie says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    My favorite toy was a stuffie that I loved.

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  54. AvatarBetsy says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    Such great ideas!

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  55. Avatarrobin 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. AvatarDaisy 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. AvatarStacie 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. AvatarBrianne 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. AvatarDwan 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. AvatarAmy 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. AvatarPam 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. AvatarConnie 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. AvatarToni | Boulder Locavore says

    December 17, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    These are really great picks! Thanks for the ideas!

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  64. AvatarClaudia 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. AvatarEmily 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. AvatarCatalina 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. AvatarHeather 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. Avatarkathy Persons says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:31 am

    spirograph was my favorite

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  69. AvatarJennifer 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. AvatarAmy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:34 am

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

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  71. AvatarAmy 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. AvatarAmy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:35 am

    My favorite toy was definitely Barbie.

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  73. AvatarAmy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:37 am

    My favorite song is O Holy Night.

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  74. AvatarAmy W. says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:38 am

    My favorite cookie is Chocolate Chip.

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  75. AvatarTakisha Allen says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:02 am

    A Hot Wheels Car Washer with Cars included.

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  76. AvatarWendy 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. AvatarWendy 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. AvatarCathy 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. AvatarJennifer 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. Avatarmonique s says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I love baking cookies with the kids

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  81. Avatarmonique 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. Avatarmeghan says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I love Love Actually!

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  83. AvatarJennifer Cervantes says

    December 18, 2018 at 10:44 am

    My favorite Christmas movie is national lampoons Christmas vacation.

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  84. AvatarLuna 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. AvatarKC 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. AvatarHelen 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. AvatarHelen 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. AvatarHelen says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:01 pm

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

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  89. AvatarHelen says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:03 pm

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

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  90. AvatarRachel 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. AvatarLeAnn 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. Avatarcara 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. Avatarcara Simon says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    We love A Christmas Story.

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  94. AvatarSarah tennyson says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    My favorite Christmas song is Christmas shoes.

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  95. AvatarSarah 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. AvatarSarah 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. AvatarErik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is Elf!

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  98. AvatarErik 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. AvatarErik 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. AvatarErik VL says

    December 18, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    My favorite holiday song is “Mr. Grinch”

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  101. AvatarAnnmarie Weeks says

    December 18, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I would spend hours using my LiteBrite!

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  102. AvatarElizabeth Miller says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    My favorite holiday movie is A Mixed up Christmas.

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  103. AvatarElizabeth Miller says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    My favorite holiday song is Santa Tell Me.

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  104. AvatarElizabeth 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. AvatarKrystel | 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. AvatarDarlene Owen says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is Christmas Movie.

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  107. AvatarJUlie says

    December 18, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    My fave movie is Home alone:)

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  108. AvatarJUlie says

    December 18, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    My fave holiday song is Ill be Home for Christmas.

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  109. AvatarYVONNE 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. AvatarAnita Jude says

    December 18, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    opening gifts on Christmas Eve and Santa comes Christmas morning

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  111. AvatarTina 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. AvatarTina 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. AvatarTina 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. AvatarTina says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:30 pm

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

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  115. AvatarMichele 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. AvatarPattiAnn 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. AvatarLaura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    My favorite toy was a stuffed dog. 🙂

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  118. AvatarLaura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    My favorite Holiday Song is Silent Night.

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  119. AvatarLaura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    We pick out new ornaments every year as a tradition.

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  120. AvatarLaura says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:18 pm

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

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  121. Avatardanell palmer says

    December 19, 2018 at 10:06 am

    My favorite holiday movie is definitely elf. (:

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Who doesn’t like chocolate? But what if it’s Who doesn’t like chocolate?

But what if it’s truffles made with avocados past their prime? 🤢? Don’t knock it until you try it #recipeontheblog

Today on @wfaagmt I shared how to make the most of those leftovers and old vegetables and fruits! The kitchen smells so good with an apple tarte tartin, truffles, potato chips, broth, banana bread, and this cilantro green sauce! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Taken from @beardfoundation:

INGREDIENTS

1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch of cilantro)
1⁄2 cup olive oil or neutral oil, such as organic canola or grapeseed
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

In a blender or the mixing cup of a small food processor or immersion blender, combine the vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Swirl a few times to dissolve the salt. Add the stems, olive oil, and cumin — puree. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

#wfaa #tv #recipe #goodmorningtexas #chocolatetruffles #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #eatwell #dfw #momblogger #healthylifestyle #wholefoodmethod
Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’ Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’t think that’s the way it work...🌯

Today was a busy one: getting ready for the week and getting prepped for a tv segment (tomorrow on @wfaagmt, so I had to call in for reinforcements. While I may be on the no-carb wagon, the rest of the fam wanted something different -  fresh, full of flavor and delivered fast...enter @savageburritos!

Made from the @unclejuliosmexican family, this ghost kitchen delivery service offers specialty burritos, bowls, salads, the holy trinity (queso, chips and salsa) and even dessert - all to your door! 

Find ‘em online and find out why you’ll go savage for more! And thanks @savageburritos for such great service! 

#savageburritos #savageburrito #unclejulios #texmex #dfweats #mamachallenge #dallasfood #dallasmoms #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid surprises you with an over-the-top hot cocoa in bed.

...But at least she put it in my @shopcarrieelle mugs.

I’m wondering if this was my first teat of 2021.
Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨ Happy New Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨

Happy New Year’s Y’all!

#ArlingtonTexas #ArlingtonTx #dfw #nye #lonestarnye
Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel. Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel.

We’ve been working to squeeze in all the celebrations this week before it’s time to work out all the tears, wine and carbs 2020 brought. 🍷 🥖 😭 

What’s your NYE plan? And most of all what’s your last cheat meal? 

#dfw #nye #newyears #covidchristmas2020 #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
The 80s are coming back in full force...but does m The 80s are coming back in full force...but does my visor match my mask? 😱

Actually my #OOTD is part of our equipment to take down aliens in London circa 1984 at @electricgamebox, the new immersive gaming experience @grandscapetx. Opening December 24, it’s the perfect way to spend some family time TOGETHER, hear a bada$@ soundtrack (hello, 80s!?!) and burn calories (don’t worry about those extra cookies!)

Before you go: 

🕹Have a team name ready

🕹Wear tennis shoes, no hats or hair bands, and comfortable clothes. 

🕹There’s a locker to put your bag in if you need to drop it off!

🕹Safety is #1: Masks are a must, no contact and you’re the only ones in your game room! 

🕹The experience is an hour so be ready to move bc you will! 

Swipe to see our score and family photo (emailed to you after your experience!)

Thanks for some pre-Christmas fun Electric Gamebox! (Partner)

#dallas #dfw #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #dallasmoms #dallastexas #electricgamebox #covidchristmas #2020 #openingsoon
❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas... We ❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas...

We normally head to the mountains at Christmas time, but this year we’re just happy to celebrate Christmas healthy and together with lots of wonderful trips around home including to the @gaylordtexan. So we broke from our matching plaid instead with this mom/daughter snowflake set from @shinestythreads. Most their stuff is exactly what you need to dominate the Christmas sweater game, our little bit of cheesy (cue “Let it Go...”) but came out too sweet not to share. (When they’re this age, you take it when you get it!)

Shinesty is the resource for all the holidays apparel and even does free returns! Save their page for when you need to be the talk of the party (online and in person.) 

🎄And for details about the @gaylordtexan Lonestar Christmas like this week’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch, head to the blog (and remember the code REO gets you a discount on some of your activities!)

#shinesty #snow #dfw AD #gaylordchristmas #gaylordtexan #visitgrapevine #dallastexas #dfwinfluencer #dallasbloggers #matchingoutfits #snowdfw #somuchchristmas
One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-th One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-thru margaritas...I had time to enjoy wrapping my gifts! 

While we had a minor Santa disaster yesterday, I devised a mom save and moved on to the wrapping paper! I even made my Christmas tags with my @Cricut to match my white & silver snow theme! 

Do you theme your wrapping? What was this year?

You finally can get yours or stock up on accessories now at 50% off now with this link or download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot. http://liketk.it/34fvi #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
 #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKhome @liketoknow.it.family @liketoknow.it.home
...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄 I love celebrati ...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄

I love celebrating our holiday traditions, but this year we made a new one! I’ve always wanted to see Christmas lights by carriage ride and this year we made it happen by surprising the girls! 

We spent the night looking at beautiful houses, drinking hot chocolate under the blankets and hearing some of the best commentary from the girls!

🐴 There are several different carriage ride companies (we used Whitehaven Carriages) that drive through Deerfield and Highland Park with multiple types of carriages (there’s even a Cinderella) for varying prices starting around $175+. 

🐴While rides reserve quickly, you might be able to find some after the holidays! If not, put this in the calendar for next year because it’s a must do!

(I’ve shared some of it on Instastories!)

#dfw #highlandpark #dallasbloggers  #christmasdecor #horses #chriatmaslights #dallas #dfwevents #dallasinfluencer #dfwinfluencer #christmastradition
Just ONE more day! The countdown to Christmas may Just ONE more day!

The countdown to Christmas may be a week away, but @thecroods New Age is available by demand tomorrow! 

The kids have been so excited about this debut and have decorated for the occasion with their goodies from @dreamworks! 🎁 (Partner)

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🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 . 🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 

...to drink that is, The Dude style. Picking up last minute gifts, I took a brief break at @lockwooddistillingco. They have a great holiday cocktail list and if you’re lucky, you’ll find some awesome gift baskets under their Biggie & Snoop Christmas tree will make everyone happy for Christmas (twofer!)

Whatever you do, don’t leave without a bottle of the Bourbon Creme or Cinnamon Rum to make it through the holidays (who needs eggnog when you can drink this?)

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#MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourse #MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourself to put under the tree and saying it’s from the kids? 🌲 

For me it was this crossbody from @bestofsevenshop. I love a beautiful big handbag (hello @louisvuitton!), but lately I’ve kept it to the essentials as we enjoyed all the holiday events safely, but I still wanted it to be cute! 

Best of Seven style is classic: full of pockets and zippers as well different styles that let you interchange colors to make it your own! “Keeping it your own” is their mission by celebrating diversity:
🌈 races
🌈religion
🌈genders
🌈sexual orientation
🌈Abilities and disabilities
🌈Ages

And you know I love a monogram! 

Today’s the last day to get 30% off and still get it personalized! Get the link in my profile!

#bestofseven #diversity #giftideas #dallasblogger #style #holidays #grinch #rainbow #dfwinfluencers #dallasmoms #covidchristmas
SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼 It’s incred SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼

It’s incredible how much you can do in 24 hours and how many photos you can take - 422 to be exact.

Have you been so busy you haven’t had time to do the Christmas stuff? Get in all the holiday fun with our guide to SO MUCH Christmas at the Gaylord Texan @gaylordtexan.

We even share how to save some money (use the code REO!)

Link to the guide is in the profile and #ontheblog.

#gaylordtexan #ChristmasatGaylordTexan #ilovechristmasmoviesWB #SoMuchChristmas #gaylordchristmas #dfw #visitgrapevine #christmas #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencer #travelblogger #traveltex #grapevinetx
Are you making a different kind of O Face because Are you making a different kind of O Face because your not sure if that box is gonna make it? O-NO! 😱

Deadlines start today fast and being in those long lines might be the worst part of Christmas. However, I shared some tips  on @wfaagmt on how you can avoid feeling like a Grinch when it comes to shipping. 🙌🏻

Here are some tips you might not know before you get in line: 

🎁 The big three all have pick up at your house, by going online and scheduling for pick up @ups, @usps.official and @fedex.

Did you know that several stores actually have shipping inside? 
🎁Some Ace Hardware stores @acehardware and local Eliott’s Hardware
🎁 @Staples - they have all the supplies for you to box it up (and I have a coupon in my Instastories!)
🎁 CVS ships UPS
🎁 Heading to those third party parcel stores can definitely save you some time.

Ship to Store is a huge way to get the item delivered quicker to you or to have sent. 
🎁 Get your @amazon sent to an Amazon Locker  or @wholefoods for shipping and pick up! 
🎁 @target - drive through pick up with the App 
🎁 @Walmart - just launched a new service called Walmart+ which is like Amazon Prime where you can get it. (Try it free now!) 

Last-minute shipping?
🎁 While you might not want to pay for those last-minute shipping services, if you use @rakuten you can save money on your purchase so then it still can be affordable for your budget. (I have already racked up a $600 cash back check just for using Rakuten - head to my profile to get a link to get $20 back when you use it! (It’s FREE!) 

@wfaagmt @wfaa #dfw #shipping #holiday #savemoney #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencers #dallas #giftideas #mamachallenge #giftguide #covidchristmas
Consider this our #CovidChristmas card! Getting Consider this our #CovidChristmas card! 

Getting those perfect Christmas pictures especially at night isn't easy, so every year I look forward to heading to #DaystarChristmas (near Glade Parks) in Euless for these memory-making shots! 

Presented by @daystar Television Network, this experience runs Nov. 26-Jan. 3 from 6 pm - midnight daily with: 
✨950 ft. light tunnel 
✨11,000 light display 
✨Life-sized Nativity scene
✨Interactive Displays 
✨Christmas Town (just the right size for the kids!) 

Head to Daystar.com/Christmas for more info or https://www.mamachallenge.com/must-do-holiday-events-dfw! (LinkinProfile) 

#partner #DaystarChristmas #HEB #EulessTX #DFW #ChristmasLights #DallasInfluencers #DFWBloggers #DFWEvents #ViridianDFW #CovidChristmas #Christmas #nofilter
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