Gift Idea: The Ideal Christmas Gift Book Edited by Jerry Baxter (Free for Kindle)

Everyone wants a book for Christmas - but there are just so many out there! How do you choose the perfect book for Mum, Dad, son, daughter, best friend, teacher, the guy across the street, the woman who looked after your dog that time? Well, worry no more, because we’ve written The Ideal Christmas Gift Book.

This ideal gift is aimed at everyone from ages 10 to 110, and is such a perfect blend of Christmassy facts, jokes, puzzles, quizzes and more, that we guarantee* everyone will find something in it to make them smile. What’s more – in the spirit of Christmas we’ll be donating 75 cents to charity for every book sold.

The Ideal Christmas Gift Book… So good, that even Santa bought a copy.

*not an actual guarantee – although it did make our Grandpa smile and he’s really grumpy, so we’re pretty confident.


***** FIVE STARS - "A genuine delight" - J.A. Schneider, Amazon
***** FIVE STARS - "movie puzzles are awesome! ...the publishers donate some of the profits to charity, very cool" - H, Amazon
***** FIVE STARS - "If this book doesn't lift you up in the spirit of Christmas, then nothing will" - ELP, Amazon
***** FIVE STARS - "an ideal stocking filler" - HM Lee, Amazon UK
***** FIVE STARS - "Great all-round family fun" - Leanne Masters, Amazon UK
***** FIVE STARS - "loved doing the puzzles in this book" - Katherine Small, Amazon UK

From the Author

We raised money for a mental health charity, an Alzheimer's charity, and a book festival last year. This year we're planning on supporting charities that provide meals for those in need, so if you do buy the book, many, many thanks!

File Size: 6324 KB
Print Length: 130 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Candescent Press (October 11, 2015)
Publication Date: October 11, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B016JC9YRW


Purchase your copy here!

Top 10 FamilyFun T.O.Y. Award Winners for 2013

FamilyFun magazine has announced its 22nd annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award winners, which were tested and picked by families across the U.S. After reviewing more than 300 contenders, the 30 winning toys were chosen based on their demonstration of outstanding play value and fun factor – along with innovation, durability, and safety.

Before we get into the Top 10 winners, let me just say how much I enjoy FamilyFun Magazine. I've used it for help with parties and crafts for the kids at home and for vacation Bible school ideas. They also have some neat snacks that kids love and moms are happy to make.

Here are the Top 10 FamilyFun T.O.Y. Award Winners for 2013:

1. Zoomer – He sits. He stays. He barks, rolls over, and plays dead. This lovable robotic pup got top honors this year for doing just about everything a real dog does, right down to requiring a bit of training to follow commands. Expressive LED eyes and realistic body movements make this spotted wonder nothing short of fetching. Spin Master Ltd.; $99.99; Ages 5 and up

2. John Deere Monster Treads Radio Control Tractor – This revved-up tractor careens over anything in its path, when it’s not backing up, popping wheelies, or spinning in circles, all on supersized, bouncy wheels. Tomy; $99.99; Ages 6 and up

3. Hot Wheels Carcade – This fast and furious game allows players to send race cars around a pinball machine–like speedway. The goal (and the fun): crashing vehicles through lit-up targets, up a ramp and into a hoop, all while trying to score major points in 60 seconds. Mattel; $79.99; Ages 5 and up

4. FurReal Friends Cuddles – Meet Cuddles, an animatronic plush playmate who is programmed with more than 100 different responses. She squeals and blinks, swivels and sighs, and even drinks from a banana bottle. Hasbro; $79.99; Ages 4 to 10
   

5. Battroborg – This modern take on ‘You-Knocked-My-Block-Off’ uses the handheld, Wii remote–style controllers to have a boxing match between two robots. Players punch their arms in the air and see the same movement played out by the mini ’bots. Tomy; $79.99; Ages 6 and up

6. Air-Stream Machines – Science and play intersect in this kit themed around the power of air. Learn about mass, airflow, and pressure through the construction of ten air-powered gadgets, including a hovercraft, basketball launcher, and batting machine. Thames & Kosmos; $69.95; Ages 8 and up

7. R.V. Seeing You Camper – Featuring a comfy, foldaway bed and cozy kitchenette, the easy-rolling, 20-inch-tall camper for the Our Generation line of dolls is a real trip. It’s big enough that multiple kids can play with it together. Battat; $59.99; Ages 3 to 10

8. B-Daman Crossfire Break Bomber Battlefield – In this 2-player, rapid-fire game, (a companion to the anime TV series) opponents face off with humanoid launchers and send marbles flying, trying to be the first to blast three red bricks into enemy territory. Hasbro; $29.99; Ages 6 and up

9. Pom-Pom Puppies – It doesn’t get much cuter than a Chihuahua made out of pom-poms. That is, until you see the dozen other poufy canines kids can fashion from this DIY yarn kit. Klutz; $19.99; Ages 8 and up

10. 2-in-1 Shop & Cook – Kids can go from shopper to chef with this clever combo. Fill up the grocery cart with play food, then flip down the sides to cook the feast. Both incarnations make dinner prep deliciously fun with sing-along music and interactive learning prompts. VTech; $49.99; Ages 3 to 5

Visaprint Helps You Create Affordable Personalized Holiday Gifts

I’ve used Vistaprint for years for everything from business cards to calendars to notepads. What I love best about them is that with a few clicks, I can create customized products that fit perfectly into my lifestyle.

As our family has grown, my life has gotten more hectic. I don’t always have the time to visit the mall to buy gifts. I don’t, however, want to resort to gift cards all the time. This is where Vistaprint comes in. They have great holiday gifts you can put together in a jiffy. From t-shirts and mugs to tote bags and key chains, you can use your digital photos to create special mementos for family and friends. I’m partial to creating calendars for the girls’ grandparents. I go for either a desk calendar so they can see it when they are working or a calendar magnet, which they place on their refrigerator so they can see it throughout the day.

Holiday gifts from Vistaprint are affordable and fun to make. You can choose one of their designs or create your own. You can also create matching products to make a gift set. Visit Vistaprint today to get started.

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