Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!

Host Bee on Monday, November 24th, 2008

Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!

Just when I think I can’t be surprised by anything in the marketplace, I am immediately proved wrong! This month, a number of creative, clever and problem solving items stood out from the crowd! Take a look and see if one of these gifts, gadgets or decorations will help you out this year!

Problems:

If Your Home Lacks a Fireplace

The answer is the Happy Holiday Hearth DVD. This 60 minute DVD provides an instant, portable fireplace that’s mess free and guaranteed to burn brightly all night! This particular DVD is a stand out since it offers the options of listening to the realistic crackling fireplace sounds, a holiday music track or a combination of both! (The Happy Holiday Hearth, $7.95)

If You Don’t Have a Mantle for Hanging Stockings

The perfect solution is the attractive barn red wood sign that reads “The Stockings Were Hung,” and features five metal double hooks, ready to hold all of the treasures Santa brings! Arrives ready to hang wherever you wish! (The Stockings Were Hung, reduced to $39.99)

If Your Kids are Begging to Make a Gingerbread House but You’re Short on Time or Ability

If crafting a gingerbread house from “the ground up” just doesn’t fit into your schedule this holiday season (or in my case, ability!), Sur La Table offers an exceptional kit! The gingerbread house kit includes pre-baked walls, candy, icing mix and easy instructions. (Gingerbread House Kit, $40)

If You’d Like to Hang Garland on Your Stair Railings but Wonder How to Do it Well

Thick stair railings pose a dilemma when you attempt to attach garland, but these ingenious braided twist ties from Art and Artifact are perfect. You just twist the ends together to secure. Two designs are available: burgundy trimmed with matching accents and faux evergreen. (Braided Twist Ties, burgundy, $14.95; evergreen, $8.95)

If Your Child is Wondering if Santa is “Real”

Consider a purchase of “Magic from Santa!” The very special “magic” comes in two forms – Santa’s Sleigh Bell Bottle and a Note from Santa. For the first, a tiny bell from his sleigh has been magically placed inside an antique glass bottle (dating between 1880 and 1930) and has a handwritten, hand torn label. The note reading “I love you, Santa Claus” in encased in glass and wrapped in a small piece of red velvet from his toy bag! Can you imagine the look on your child’s face when given one of these gifts?? (Magic from Santa, bottle, $48; note, $28)

If You’re Dreading a Long Car Ride with Your Kids

Wherever you might be headed over the holidays, keeping the kids amused on the way is a priority! At The Organized Parent, pick up a variety of back seat amusements including Travel Bingo, Rubber Neckers Travel Games, Travel Activity Kit or Kids’ Topics to Go! (Travel Kits and Games, $10 – $17)