Uncommon Goods Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway Holiday Gift Guide

Is it me or does it seem like as the years go on in your marriage or life that finding a good, different, fun or funny gift for your spouse gets harder and harder? I am always looking to Wow my husband or at least give him something he would not normally buy himself for the Holidays. I found a place called Uncommon Goods that sells stuff just like that, unique and unusual gift ideas. I browsed the For Him section and found all sorts of cool stuff including the Top 10 Gifts for Men. Everything is listed by category like, gifts for geeks, gifts for sports fans, gifts for handymen and much more. Not only do they have great items for the man in your life but they have Holiday Gift ideas for Her, for the Office, Dining and Entertaining, for Kids, Jewelry and Accessories and more.


While checking out all of the categories I came across these cool Cast Iron Tool Bottle Openers in the Handymen section. My husband loves the bottle root beer and a few beers on Football Night Sunday, so I thought this little device would be great for him. It is nice and heavy, made of cast iron and very durable. Not to mention super cute!!



Then in the Sports Fans category I found these super cool Golfers BBQ Set. It is a 3 piece stainless steel set with soft insulated handles that look just like golf grips! Golfing is one of his favorite things to do so I knew this set would be a hit. He chuckled at how unique the set was (just what I was looking for in a gift) and could not wait to break them in on the BBQ.





Looking for something fun and unique for your teen that just seems impossible to shop for? How about these Recycled Knit Arm Warmers?





Or if you are feeling really daring how about these Glass Bacon and Egg Earings. Ahhhh love it!


Ok one more, how about your Mother-in-Law who has everything? I bet you she does not have a Bike Chain Bowl!

For the kitchen crafty person there is a Cheese Making Kit that could be a lot of fun. Or the Spongester for a great Hostess Gift. I am telling you I could go on and on about the fun and unique Holiday Gift ideas Uncommon Goods has, check them out for yourself!

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eShakti Clothing Review Holiday Gift Guide

This Holiday Season I wanted to get everyone I know and love great things, but I also wanted a few things for my self :) I love clothes, shoes and purses so when I found out about eShakti I wanted to share it with you guys. Strange name right? In Sanskrit, Shakti means power and is pronounced e-Shuck-tee, but e-Shack-tee works, too! eShakti empowers you to choose the fit, color, size and style that suits you and they carry sizes 0-26W.. eShakti features Women's designer fashion clothes, like dresses, tops, sweaters and coats.


I have a slight obsession with jackets and coats, can you blame me, I wear one most of the time in living in Washington! Check out the beautiful jacket I got from eShakti to wear this winter and the next and the next. I would model it for you, but being 9 months pregnant I was not doing it any justice, trust me it looks cute on :)





You can see more of their Cardigans and Jackets here. There are lots of great items to see and great gift ideas for the Holidays.

Looking for a party dress this season? I like the Waterfall Dress, it also comes in BLACK!!

Or a cute blouse to wear with your favorite pair of jeans? How about the Asymmetric pintucked ruffle panel front blouse, in Poppy Red? I love this top!

Here is a bit more about eShakti from their web site-

Our Mission:

eShakti wants you to look your personal best. We know that you are beautiful, confident and uniquely classic. At eShakti, we offer distinctive design and unparalleled fit. Many of our styles are evocative of the past with feminine details and dressmaker finishes for today's modern woman. Our clothes come in a wide array of fabrics and colors in sizes 0 through 26, and our custom capabilities allow you to tailor any item to your specific requirements ensuring you a flattering fit.

Our Vision:

At eShakti, we know that all sizes are not created equal. You no longer have to conform to standard measurements that don't flatter your shape. You can shop for exactly what you want without compromising fit or style. Take advantage of our custom capabilities and let us provide you with a product that was truly made for you!

Our Policy:

eShakti puts you in charge of choosing the fit and styling that best suits your shape. Of course, you may choose any garment without customizing. All eShakti merchandise is guaranteed. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. In fact, we want to know how we can serve you better, and encourage you to take the time to write us and share your thoughts and comments. 

You can learn more about eShakti by following them on Twitter and being a fan on Facebook. 

*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. I was provided the products pictured to review for this post by the Company / PR Company.

Doodlebuckets Review and Giveaway Holiday Gift Guide

I love getting food, treats and snacks for the Holidays and if it comes in a basket and delivered to my house even better!! Looking to send someone a special basket with chocolate or coffee or some other treats they may like? Well Doodlebuckets can help you out with that, they have Holiday or Christmas Gift Baskets available to send to your special someone. In our basket there was a little bag of coffee, vanilla caramels, flavored pretzels, tasty peanuts, caramel popcorn, a Holiday Merry Mix and even some Almond Roca... yummy.








Not only do they do Holiday Baskets but they specialize in Baby Gifts and Baby Baskets of all kinds! Doodlebuckets has cute Diaper Cakes, Baby Girl Gift Sets, Baby Shower Gifts, Twins and Multiples Gift Sets and More.




There are gift baskets for All Occasions, check out Doodlebuckets for yourself.


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DaVinci Gourmet Review and Giveaway Holiday Gift Guide

Here at Frugal Family Tree, we all love reviewing goodies, treats, and yummy food. I was lucky enough to get to review DaVinci Gourmet, a company that makes and sells delicious syrups and sauces. They can be used for making hot or cold drinks, desserts, milkshakes, cocktails and more. They are especially popular for making flavored coffees, lattes and tea. DaVinci offers over 170 flavors of their syrups and sauces, so everyone is bound to find a favorite.

I have tried the Egg Nog and the Peppermint syrups, and the Chocolate and the Caramel sauces. Let me just tell you right now, they are fabulous. We used the chocolate and caramel sauces for ice creme sundaes, and the chocolate sauce was so rich and tasty. We have all decided that ice creme sundaes do lead to happiness.

I used the Egg Nog syrup to stir into my coffee with a little milk and cinnamon and that was really good. It felt very festive and I loved how much money it saved me by not having to go out for my holiday coffee treat.
Next to try was the Peppermint syrup, so I looked on the DaVinci website for a recipe or suggestion on how to use it. I made Peppermint Patty Coffee, and that was delicious, too. This coffee would be an excellent choice for after dinner, instead of a dessert.

DaVinci Gourmet is located right in the heart of Seattle Washington. They have been in business for over two decades. The company started out making high end truffles, but when the Seattle coffee craze came, they jumped into making the flavored syrups that compliment the espresso and coffee drinks that were becoming so popular. The prices for their products are very affordable, and they offer hundreds of recipes to choose from. Visit their website at DaVinciGourmet.com to see all the flavors they offer and ways to use these delicious syrups and sauces. With the holidays just around the corner, this is a great time to try out something new, to treat your guests, or yourself.

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Horizon Group Velv-Its Jumbo Poster Craft Review and Giveaway Holiday Gift Guide

I have been tying to be more crafty, its one of my New Years resolutions! In my quest for craftiness I have been finding a few companies that carry fun crafts for kids. Horizon Group USA makes Velv-Its, they are fun fuzzy posters craft projects that you color in. They are great for kids since there is no need to worry about coloring in the lines. The Velv-Its posters come with 5 colored markers to make the picture colorful.

We were sent the Velv-Its Jumbo Horse Poster for our review. Since we love animals it was great to color the poster as we made our best impression of a horse! My son is a little young for the poster and I am a bit too old for it but together we did have fun coloring it. Our horse ended up pink, orange and yellow with brown grass but it was how my son wanted it. It was fun to be able to share in the time spent laying on out tummies coloring to our hearts content.

You can find all the great Craft products and craft ideas on the Horizon Group USA website CraftProjectIdeas.com

They also have a Christmas craft page full of crafty ideas.

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