2014 Gift Guide

Every so often you come across a company that makes a product that you feel good about buying.  Instead of just something you need, or even a great product, the company stands for so much more than selling something.

Compassion Brands is one of those companies.

Compassion Brands was started as a way to make fashion mean more than just a trend. Fashion that makes a difference as a financial charitable donation and as a reminder to those you wear it, and those who see it, that you are not alone. Bullying is a cause that stood out to our company not only because of the large role it plays in our society today but because unlike other issues plaguing our world this cause has a solution; Be kind to yourself and the people around you!

Compassion Brands sent a couple of items from their anti bullying line. This lovely Love Necklace and a Love Your Selfie tank top.

The necklace is 18K Gold Plated with Swarovski Crystals. It comes in your choice of red, black or clear crystals. It features a sturdy lobster claw closure and looks great dressed up or dressed down.

The Love Your Selfie tank is comfortable and so cute. In this day and age of selfies galore, it is a fun play on words. This tank has a deep scoop neck and racer back. It is silicon washed for a super soft feel. The tank is very comfortable and is great for layering in the cold weather.

You can shop Compassion Brands online and help support a great cause. 33% of royalties derived from licensed sales are donated to charity.

WHAT YOU WEAR, CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE…

I love that iconic brands like Paul Frank are still around and fun. We have a few of their clothing items here and I love them. The are adorable and they have really held up wonderfully.

Besides featuring my favorite monkey, Paul Frank really does have something for everyone on your list. My husband lives in t-shirts and I can find a big selection of fun styles for him.

My daughter adores anything pink and Paul Frank has plenty to keep her happy. My son loves nothing more than a warm hoodie and again, I don’t have to look any further than Paul Frank.

And me? Well I like nothing more than a comfy pair of pajamas. Paul Frank has a ton of styles that are perfect for every member of the family. You can find them on Amazon.com or at The Paul Frank Store

For all the other people on my list Paul Frank is sure to have something that everyone would love. From simple colors and styles to something a little more fun, Paul Frank is sure to have something that will please all tastes.

Paul Frank is a globally recognized, iconic fashion and lifestyle brand, which features artistic and entertaining designs for the young and young at heart. Acquired in 2010 by Saban Brands, Paul Frank began as an independent accessories company in a Southern California beach town in 1997. By creating relationships through exciting collaborations and strategic licensing partnerships, Paul Frank merchandise includes apparel and accessories for all ages, books, stationery, eyewear, home décor, bicycles and more.

No matter what you are looking for Paul Frank is sure to have something perfect. Now I am going shopping for some new pajamas.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

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This post is sponsored by Tipsy Elves

Are you one of those people who like to give gag gifts? Or do you and a friend try to “one up” each other with the ugliest sweater you can find? Then you have come to the right place. TipsyElves.com is where you will find quite a collection of ugly sweaters. Here is the one they sent me:

And if that is not ugly enough for you, how about one like this:

In addition to ugly sweaters, TipsyElves also has ties, socks, hats, even “wine sweaters”

The folks at TipsyElves do more than just sell some of the ugliest sweaters on the internet. They also donate to a very good cause. For every sweater they sell, they donate a hoodie to a disadvantaged child. From their donation policy webpage:

Tipsy Elves plans to bring some holiday warmth to as many children as we can, and you can help! Each sweater you purchase on our website will help Tipsy Elves donate brand new warm hoodies to children in need.

That’s a pretty good cause! Which one of the ugly sweaters are you going to be giving this year?

If you or someone you know are a Betty Boop fan, then have I got a website for you! The Betty Boop site has tons of information about her, such as she made her first appearance as an animated doglike character on August 9,1930. She later evolved into the pouty, sexy iconic star that she is today. You can learn more about Betty Boop’s history by reading her biography.

There is also an online Betty Boop store, where you can buy so many clever and cute items. There are Christmas ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, T-Shirts, and much more.

My favorite Betty Boop Item is the lunch box:

One lucky Fabgrandma reader will win a Betty Boop Lunch Box. Just use the Giveaway Tools widget below to enter. Get up to 20 Extra Entries by using the Refer A Friend entry! Sharing the giveaway from the Refer A Friend entry send a unique to you referral link. When your friends enter, you get up to 20 extra entries!

This post is brought to you by www.Shwings.com.

I know you are asking, ‘what the heck are Shwings™?’  Do you remember being a little kid when you got brand new sneakers, and you thought those sneakers made you be able to run faster than Superman? I know I did that when I was a little girl, and my own kids did it when they were little. These cuter than cute shoe accessories attach to sneakers either on the laces, using velcro, or with clips to give your child’s (or yours if you are just a big kid at heart) shoes to give them wings! They also come in lightening bolts, flames, butterflies, and bunches of other styles. They even have My Little Pony!

Just the wing style comes in so many different colors I couldn’t count them all. And then there are the lightening bolts, and all the rest. You just have to jump over to Shwings website to see how many different styles they have! I know my grandchildren are going to love them!

BUY IT: You can buy all the Shwings styles online at ShwingsOnline. Or, contact one of these wholesalers to order for your store, or find a retailer near you.

WIN IT: One lucky Fabgrandma reader will win three (3) sets of Shwings (Sorry, no color or style choice is available for the prize). Just enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck! Get up to 20 extra entries just by sharing the giveaway using the Refer A Friend entry option! Sharing from Refer A Friends sends a unique to you link that will automatically give you extra entries when your friends enter the giveaway.

This post is brought to you by Eli’s Cheesecake

When you want to give a friend or family member a cheesecake gift,  you know you are giving  the BEST cheesecake if it is from Eli’s. I received a Holiday Sampler Cheesecake from them. It included Gingerbread Cheesecake, Cinnamon Streusel Cheesecake, and Red Velvet Cheesecake. All three flavors were so good! (Unfortunately this sampler is NOT gluten free, but the do carry gluten free cheesecake.)

This large sampler has 14 slices of cheesecake, so there is enough to share, or to save for later. The Eli’s Cheesecake arrives frozen, so you can take as much or as little as you need to thaw out, and keep the rest in the freezer until you want another taste.

BUY IT: You can purchase Eli’s Cheesecake on their website.

WIN IT: One lucky Fabgrandma reader will win an Eli’s Cheesecake of their choice!

Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools entry widget below. Get up to 20 extra entries by doing the Refer Friends For Entries option! This will send out a unique link to the giveaway for you when you tweet, share on facebook, or email your friends. What an easy way to get more entries!