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Great Gifts to look for this Holiday

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Love seeing my blogging buddies  and this weekend when I went to Holiday Showcase with Mom Mixer Event Colleen Padilla & Whitney Wingerd at the gorgeous XIX, the 19th floor and the top of the Hyatt Bellevue in Center City Philadelphia. They had some great sponsors with some of the latest items.

Check at Hasbro.. Furby and  Spiderman is the hot toy this holiday season.
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Knex-  I was impress to learn the creative play Knex are 90% Made int he USA.. so buy USA made!
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American Girl  The new released doll Caroline is so pretty in person.  My daughter is in love with American girls.   So this is a top pick on our list.
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Stella and Dot with there line of got to awesome jewelery and they also have scarfs.  Stella and dot are go to one stop shop for all your accessory needs.
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Tommy Hiliger from Headquarter had great pieces that are available at Macys. Check out he holiday boys fashion.
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Cherchies Gourmet Specialty Foods  the lemon dill dip was amazing on verggies and so easy to make,  Cherchies also offers soup and other specialty food.
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VZ Wraps are a Mom-owner and created gift wrap that are reusable made out of fabric.. so great for the environment.
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I have some more to share this week be sure to check in tomorrow for a gift I love for the kiddos

The bloggers received a swag bag filled with some great items.
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Disclosure: I did receive products but the opinions in this post are my own.

9 Last minute Gift Ideas for Dad w/ Reviews

The following are great Last Minute Gift Ideas for Dad!  I have reviewed all these gift a and would not recommend them if I did not think they are a great addition to any household and a Proven Dad winner.

Dad Father Gifts Under $10

Op Water Shoes- $8.95 Available at Walmartwater shoes

  • These are a gift dad did not know he needs but will use when playing with the kids  whether it is in the back yard for sprinkler fun, at the beach, or in a stream flipping rocks.
  • gripping bottoms
  • pull elastic fasteners with toggle
  • easy slip
  • great price so they can be tossed at the end of the season when they get well lets say not so fresh

Review: My husband loves them he already used them at the local creek looking for frogs!

Rayovac LED Flashlight  $4.48 at walmart

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  • Flashlights are great gifts to give dad from kids
  • Fashlights are affordable and you are always looking for one
  • The convenient small size of this flashlight is a welcome addition to any home.. lets hope the kids dont steel it.

Fathers Dad Gifts under $40

CamelBak® eddy™ Water Bottle $15.99at REIwater bottle

  • Spill proof bottle
  • bite water tip faster flow
  • dish washer safe
  • CamelBak® Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee

Review: I have been using this water bottle and the CamelBak insulated Grove bottle $30  for over a month , at first it was odd almost like a sippy cup for adults  but now I am addicted to it I cant leave home without the water bottle. It is convenient and easy carry.  You can hook it to a carabiner hook and to a belt buckle great gift for anyone.

Rayovac Rechargeable Charger with Batteries: 13.99usb chargers and batteries

We are always looking for chargers and batteries.

Review: This is a much needed gift for the Dad who has everything,  My husband loves his xbox but the chargers and remotes eat battieres great to have some rechargables on hand.

Rayovac USB Wall and Car Charger Combo Pack walmart

The power converters also a great dad gift in fact. The second he saw the package he said I needed one of these and took it (I have not seen it since I assume it is in his car.. I am glad I got a picture.

SportLine Pocket Snapshot Pedometer $29.99 amazonpedometer

This is a great gift for the Dad who want to know how active he is.  He can put it in his pocket every day and forget it.

  • monitors speed
  • amount of steps
  • calculates calories burned
  • tracks time spent moving every day
  • simple easy to use
  • everything is on one screen
  • great entry pedometer
  • This is a pocket version so bulky no clip

Review:  I have placed this Pedometer in my pocket,  I like how simple it is to use but very accurate unlike less expensive ones I know this pedometer is tell me real info I want to know.  It is small non cumbersome.  I know my husband is going to love using it.

Mens health Turn key resistance bands 29.99

  •  Resistance band you’ll ever need to build learner, tighter muscles
  • Patented Turn-Key Technology adjusts from 0 to 5 feet in seconds no extra bands
  •  Padded swivel handles provide a comfortable grip
  • Quick resistance
  • CD is included so you can have a n effective work out with instruction

Review: very easy to use really can feel the burn in my body when I am done working out.  I love the fact they are nosmall and easy I been bring them on trip it take for a quick 10 min workout.

Dad Superhero Cape– Babypop 35.00dad in a dad superhero cape

how could I leave one of my great own Dad Superhero capes off the list

  • easy clean wash and dry
  • velcro closure
  • light weight so great for pretend of to wear while running a marathon
  • bright colors!

Dad Father Gifts Items over $50

Igloo Ice Cube Cooler-$69.99 also available at lowes and walmartice cooler for drinks and food

  • Wheeled cooler 60 quart
  • telescoping handle that you can pull or push
  • 4 drink holders on top to use as a table
  • the right height to be used as an extra seat

Review: My husband picked this out he says the study handle is great he loves how easy it is to move around and the great quality of an igloo.  Cant wait to use it on the beach with the big tires.

Sportline Cardio Heart Rate monitor 69.99:heart rate monitor watch

  • watch with heart rate moitor
  • Calorie and fat buring Tracker
  • Fat Burn zone
  • work out memory
  • Lap counter
  • Stop Watch Custom user profile
  • ECG accurate Heart Rate Monitor
  • Time date and alarmheart monitor watch

Review:  I have been using this watch for the past month and I have to say I love it.  I use it when doing Zumba and running.  It tells me to push it more.  I often work,  I love the fat burning zone because I usually give up when I feel the burn the watch tells me to keep going.  The Heart Rate monitor makes me feel like I have some one watching out for me, so I have safe work out.  This is a great gift for any Dad,  if they just started working out or a long time fitness guy.

Disclosure:  Some of the products above were provided to me by the companies,  and some I have purchased but all the opinions stated above are honest and true and written by me Sherry Aikens