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anaMalz Wooden Creature Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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You might just get overloaded with cuteness in this post so fair warning given. anaMalz, are the cuddliest wooden creatures you will set your eyes and hands on!. Designed by Louise Causon-Scott and her partner Tim Scott in Australia, these little heartbreakers were first brought into the world in 2007.  anaMalz have legs you can move and fabric embellishments along with the cutest expressions.  They open up a world of imaginative, creative play for kids and as a parent I love that!

anaMalz has won more than 15 industry awards including the Australian International design award.  The poseable figures each have their own unique markings that make anaMalz unique, individual and fun to collect.  anaMalz wants to give everyone a chance to help make nature grow so a part of the proceeds of every anaMalz is donated to preserving nature forever

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When you enter your registration code found on your anaMalz hang tag and become an anaMalz Guardian, you will receive a real Guardian certificate. Help anaMalz protect nature!

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anaMalz are made from a wood known as schima superba or “needlewood” (also known as Chinese Maple) – a fast growing tree harvested in a forest plantation in China. All waste wood from the manufacturing process is given to a local farm to grow mushrooms.  All anaMalz are carefully hand painted using child friendly paint, tested under EN71, ASTM, CPSIA accreditation.  The glues used are formaldehyde free and pass all EN71, ASTM, CPSIA testing. Fabrics are tested and have passed EN71, ASTM, CPSIA standards and contain no AZO dyes.

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We have a lion, giraffe and alligator living with us and they are so much fun, we will definitely be expanding our family!!!  Mommy Ramblings thinks aniMalz are a marvelous gift choice this holiday season so you will find them on our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

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Old Factory Handmade, Soy Candle Gift Set Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

I always know when it’s going to snow, I can smell it in the air.  Sure enough, I’m always right.  There’s  such excitement in my youngest children as we move closer to the holidays. As the scents of the season fall upon us so does the magic of the holidays.  It is nice to take some time to relax from all the hustle and bustel and jsut soak in those moments.  A nice long soak in a hot tub is my reward for braving crowds, wrapping endless presents and  baking a gazillion cookies.  A nice bath with dim lights and candles is a sanctuary of relaxation.

I recently had the chance to sample an Old Factory Candles gift set.  Old Factory  natural soy wax candles are  handmade  in the USA .  Available exclusively through Amazon.com they come in packs of 3 and make a wonderful gift this holiday season.  Each candle burns clean for over 20 hours and the simple jar compliments any decor or room of the house.  The candles come with a 100% guarantee of satisfaction or a full refund.

I chose the Winter Wonderland 3 Pack and it contains 1 Hot Cocoa, 1 Roasted Chestnut and 1 First Snow Candle.  The scents are so relaxing and just take me away to the magic of the holiday season.  Give the candles as a set or individually they make great stocking stuffers.  Mommy Ramblings has added Old Factory Candles to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.  Check out all the great 3 pack scents below.  Gift wrapping is also available to really help you out this holiday season!

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Ornaments With Love, Personalized Christmas & Holiday Ornaments Review and Giveway!!!

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I am kicking off our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide with Ornaments With Love.  For the last several years I have had the great privilege to work with Ornaments With Love on reviews and giveaways.  I have to say the beautiful personalized ornaments and table top decorations  are such a treasured pieces of our Christmas decor.  The personalization makes them so special and we look forward every year to a new ornament to celebrate the season and our family.

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You may remember the fireplace tabletop decoration and multi-car train I showed you in the past.  This year I decided to get an ornament with all our names we can hang on the tree and went with the Personalized Fireplace Family Christmas Ornament with Stockings & Candles.  It arrived fast and with great communication.  The ornament is finely crafted and beautifully personalized with our names and the year as well as Merry Christmas on  the hearth.

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You can personalize the ornaments with the names, years and messages that you want.  The site is so easy to navigate and the extensive choice of ornaments and decor will astound you.  Ornaments for families big and small, grandparents, teachers, sports fans, expectant parents, pets, new parents and much more.  You can also find Ornaments with love on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

You can also find Ornaments With Love in Mommy Ramblings 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!

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Helpful Tips for Buying Dollhouse Miniatures – Things Every Hobbyist Should Know

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Having dollhouse miniatures as a hobby is a lot of fun and there are many people who are passionate about collecting miniatures and building their own little world. There are so many different types of dollhouse furniture and miniatures out there and your collection will never really be complete – you will always be inspired to find more and more to add.

 

You can buy dollhouse miniatures online, as well as in your local miniature hobby shop. Before you start buying these tiny treasures, there are a few things that you should know which will make things easier and will help you save you a little money. Here are some tips that you can keep in mind which will help you when buying dollhouse miniatures.

 

Where Can You Save and Where Will You Splurge?

If you are building your dollhouse on a budget, you probably cannot afford to spend a lot of money to ensure that every detail is as luxurious as possible – such as designer wallpaper, high end miniature furniture, high quality paint and other accessories. However, if you can budget your money in a clever way you can add luxurious details to your dollhouse with breaking the bank.

Figure out on which aspects of your dollhouse you can get away with spending less. For example, you can use a cheap paint for the walls or find carpet samples for free to cover the floors with. Whenever you are able to cut down your expenses, this means that you will have more money to spend on a few lavish treats – such as a beautiful miniature canopy bed or a chandelier.

Even if you have to choose the cheapest dollhouse building supplies because you have a small budget, with a little bit of care and creativity you can make it look beautiful. Dollhouse building is more about the love and care you put into the project, rather than the cost of the materials.

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Look for Sets

Here’s a tip when you are buying furniture for your dollhouse – look for “sets”. Sometimes dollhouse furniture will come in a kitchen set, a dining room set, a bedroom set, etc. For example, a bedroom set might include a bed, a vanity with a mirror and a wardrobe. A living room set might have two arm chairs along with a footrest or a coffee table.

Usually, buying this furniture in sets means that you will save money. Also, it will ensure that all of the furniture in the room matches and has a similar style – which can be difficult when you are buying pieces separately.

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Don’t Forget to Think About Scale

It is important to make sure that the dollhouse furniture that you are buying is on the same scale – otherwise it will not work in your house and will look strange with the other furniture. Once you choose a scale you will need to stick with it and buy all of your furniture in that scale from that point on.

The scale you choose is up to your preference – so think about how much room you have for your dollhouse and how large or tiny you want it to be. The most commonly used scale is the 1/12 scale, where one inch of the dollhouse is equal to one foot of the real item. There are other scales used, but since they are not as common you might find it more difficult to locate furniture in this scale.

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Shop Online

When you are looking for dollhouse furniture, one of the best places to look is on the internet. There are many advantages to shopping for dolls house furniture online – especially because there are so many websites out there to choose from. You can quickly and easily compare prices and availability from a number of different sources and with such a large selection, you are sure to find exactly the doll house furniture that you are looking for. Make sure that you shop around and compare, as well as ask other dollhouse enthusiasts on forums for recommendations to the best deals that they have found.

These are just a few tips to keep in mind when you are buying miniatures for your dollhouse. A dollhouse hobby is a lot of fun and collecting tiny furniture can bring you a lot of enjoyment over the years. A collection is never complete, because the fun is in the challenge when hunting for the next exciting, rare, beautiful and unique miniature piece. Have fun and enjoy collecting.

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