Sphero is the hottest this holiday season. I linked to my article on the new Cars 3 Lightning McQueen, their BB8 was a sellout last year, and they have droids this year, some of which are exclusive to my favorite store, Best Buy!
The NEW Artisan Mini Stand Mixer is 20% smaller and 25% lighter, making it the ideal culinary tool for smaller spaces and kitchens! And, this mini has the same power as their other tilt-head stand mixers, so even though this unit is smaller, it is still as powerful! It is perfect for apartment living, and a great addition to every cooks collection, perhaps my mom could use an update for her 25 year old KitchenAid!
New Balance/Nike
New Balance are the only sneakers I wear, the 990 and the 993. The original salesman said that they had the perfect support for my football player build. My ego loved that, even though it was code for fat!
Nike are the only sneakers my son wears. Teenagers love Nike. We love shopping for Nike at the outlet stores, and when the outlet stores have a sale, my son goes to town. He may already have 12 pair.
Affordable, light, and convenient. Works well in our apartment, and because it is easy to grab, we actually clean more often!
This is my son’s favorite video game.
And before this his favorite game was Destiny 1. All from Activision. What else do you need to know? Recommended for all teens.
And these are his favorite headphones for gaming! The Turtle Beach Stealth 7000 Gaming Headset for the Xbox One and the PS4 is the perfect gift for the gamer in your life!
Ventev Cellphone Chargers & Accessories
No family members in my house leave with a portable cellphone charger. My son wouldn’t make it through the day, and then I also would not be able to use my tracking device to find him!
My favorite chargers have the charge connection attached to the battery. Before this, my son had to travel with extra wires, and that makes it easier to lose pieces.
The 3015c model is light, and travels easily. This is the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone in the family, because it is something that everyone needs and wants! The 6000 is more powerful and charges longer. I have the global charger packed and ready for our European adventure with our son this Summer! And tangle free charging cords are important as we all know from finding out the hard way!
The Vles GO-bag, is a must have for everyone. I’m the olden days perhaps survivalists would have invested in this bag, but today with coastal flooding, hurricanes, and other incidents on our shores, we all need a preparedness bag. It’s a different world, years ago we were all instructed to have a plan in case of emergency as to where the family should meet in case of an emergency and we would not be able to get back to our homes. This is the bag to grab when you leave, it has all the necessities in case of emergency!
Kamik footwear is fantastic! I met them and we all loved their Winter boot collection!
Lastly, Pencil Grips Kwik Stix & Magic Stix, For Your Young Artists!
This company makes a magic marker that won’t dry out for seven days if you forget to put the cap on. They make a paint set that dries in 90 seconds. This stuff is revolutionary and perfect for everyone, especially messy kids!
Last, but not least, Jenkins Jellies. This is a delicious jelly filled with a mix of hot peppers. We love hot sauces and spices in our house, and this is the perfect accompaniment to cheeses and charcuteries. Absolutely delicious. This is a perfect gift to bring to someone’s home, or serve at your holiday dinner party! Click to see my delicious Jenkins Jellies spread!
Disclosure: Some of the above items were received during the year for review, and some were not. I was not sent any items for specific inclusion in the gift guide, these are just my favorite new items from 2017.
We are huge fans of New Balance, but we are definitely going to check out both the Bissel and the Ventev portable charger.