The holidays are right around the corner. Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, the latest toys or that special gift from Santa, Family Entourage is here with holiday gift ideas for the entire family.
NOD TO NOSTALGIA
From Lego and Barbie to Transformers and Nintendo, we will share some of the latest editions of the classic toys so many of us grew up on. Several of the toys topping the list are from favorite franchises, blockbuster movies and Toys R Us Top Toy List at Macy’s.
Our boys can’t get enough of Transformers so of course action figures like Transformers Power Flip Orion Pax and Transformer Megatron D-16 are ranking high. While the girls are still loving Barbie and especially the Stacie Chelsea Tennis Playset, as well as Polly Pocket and the Unicorn Partyland Playset as the brand celebrates it’s 35th anniversary.
As a family we love games — from board games to cards, video game to virtual reality. We like classic games that involve strategy like Battleship, and also Nintendo Switch Games where the whole family can get in on the action with multi-player use like the new Super Mario Brothers Jamboree.
Macy’s makes it simple to check everything off your Christmas list whether you are shopping online or in store. Plus don’t forget to check out their seasonal window displays and visit Dickens Christmas Village at the Center City Store in Philadelphia.
HOT TOYS
Many parents can recount waiting in line for a Cabbage Patch, Pokemon or Tickle Me Elmo. This holiday season some of the hot toys are Hatchimals Alive and Bitzee Disney.
Our kids love Disney Bitzee. You can play with digital versions of Disney characters like never before with Bitzee. It responds to swipes, tilts and taps with interactions and sounds. Kids can collect all 30 characters and unlock their favorites from Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and more. As you interact and play, you can fill the Star Meter to earn Wishing Stars to attract more characters. Bitzee Disney makes a great Christmas present or stocking stuffer.
Another hot toy for this holiday season is Hatchimals Alive It comes in two different styles Draggle and Pufficorn. Hatchimals egg glows and a magical mist builds the anticipation and music plays as your character hatches. Kids will enjoy feeding, playing, and teaching their Hatchimals friend to talk, play peek-a-boo and more! Hatchimals need love and care to bring them to life. Then, as kids interact with them, they have 100+ sounds and reactions like fluttering his wings and dancing too.
GIFT FOR ADVENTURE SEEKERS
Over the river and through the woods… whether it’s to Grandma’s house you go, or to the airport for a flight to see family, or just keeping up with all the holiday activities, Vessi shoes are a great gift option for any adventure.
The bestselling Weekend Sneaker feels more like wearing a sock than a traditional shoe and don’t need a break-in period, so your feet won’t blister or chaf. These are perfect for running around town in unpredictable weather.
If you’re headed to colder conditions, or as the temps drop, Vessi’s Alta High Top is a cozy winter boot with a warm fleece lining. It’s been updated for a better fit and a more tailored feel and designed to keep your footing even in slushy conditions.
Or opt for the Weekend Chelsea that is a combo of both. This cool weather staple combines the comfort of a sneaker with the coverage and warmth of a boot. Plus don’t forget the kids! The entire family can stay dry for any upcoming adventure.
Planes, trains, and automobiles…stay hydrated and make sure no gets hangry. Yeti waterbottles are great stocking stuffers. We love using ours to pack water, snacks and smoothie ingredients.
Gift of Peace of Mind
Even if you have the best neighbors, there is only so many times you can only ask them to watch your home give the gift of peace of mind with Vivint Smart Home Security while away whether it’s theft or just package protection. We love how easy Vivint Smart Security Systems are to use. There’s a smart home hub that enables me to control everything but I can also use my phone. If I forget to lock the door, I can do that through my phone. Vivint Smart Security System you can set up a notification when doors open or when motion is detected on your camera an alert is sounded.
As we head into the holiday season, packages are being dropped at the door and you want to make sure that they make it to the stockings or under the tree and aren’t swiped by a porch pirate. One of the things we like about our Vivint Smart Security System is the Doorbell Camera Pro It not only notifies me on my phone when I have a package, but it uses Smart Deter enhanced with computer vision chip technology. It intuitively detects deliveries and lurkers. When the camera spots someone trying to take a package, it activates a bright LED ring and 90 dB speaker, letting the potential thief know they’ve been caught on camera.
