2011 Holiday Gift Guide Day 9 - Made In Washington Giveaway

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments.  Ornaments are what really makes the Christmas tree stand out and gives it personality.  Every year I try to get atleast one new ornament to add to my collection,  so this year I lucked out when Made In Washington offered to send me one of their ornaments to review. Not only do they offer ornaments,  but they also offer Gourmet Food,  Artisan Chocolates,  Glass Art Gifts,  Smoked Wild Salmon,  and plenty of other great items that would make perfect gifts for Christmas.  Finding what your looking for is a breeze while shopping on Made in Washington because you have the option of searching by occasion,  artist/vendor,  or theme.


Made in Washington was founded in 1984 when Gillian and Jack Mathews opened the first Made in Washington store in Seattle's Pike Place Market.  Today,  they have expanded their business to five stores throughout Puget Sound.  They offer a wonderful variety of the best of Washington states food,  art,  and lifestyle.  Their high quality products combined with their excellent customer service makes Made in Washington,  a fabulous place to shop. 

Made in Washington provided me with one of their wonderful ornaments to review.  I received a hand blown glass ornament from their Round ornaments collection.  Besides round ornaments,  they also offer heart ornaments,  2011 limited edition ornaments,  raindrop ornaments,  teardrop ornaments,   designer series,  and fused ornaments.  With a selection of over 45 round beautifully crafted ornaments,  you are sure to find one that will tickle your fancy.  I received the Hand Blown Abalone Glass Ornament to review.


This glass ornament I received is more like a piece of art!  You know all the beautiful colors of abalone,  well you definitely see it in this wonderful ornament.  Upon first glance you can tell that it was professionally made by a talented artist. The colors are eye catching and really grabs your attention.  It came with a artist card celebrating Glass Eye Studios hand crafted artisan approach.  For an added bonus,  all Glass Eye ornaments include ash from the eruption of Mount St. Helen's.  It's going to look beautiful hanging on our Christmas tree this year and it would look great on yours too!




BUY IT:  You can purchase the Hand Blown Abalone Glass Ornament for $24.99 on Made In Washington.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Made In Washington visit them on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.

WIN IT:  One lucky winner will receive a Ornament from Made In Washington(just like the one I received).



*Disclaimer - Made In Washington provided me with the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.

Walmart Cheap Holiday Gifts

While i was shopping at Walmart the other day i noticed that they already have some of their Holiday items out.  I searched through the Aile's looking for a few cheap gifts and it wasn't long until i found some.  Walmart is one of my favorite places to go Christmas shopping at.  They basically have something for everyone so i can get something for everyone in my family at one place!  They have great deals on gift sets ranging in price from about $3.00 - $25.00.  I do have to say that they offer a lot more gifts for women then they do men.  Here are some of the bargains that i found:

At a dollar a piece you cant beat it!  I instantly fell in love with these Popsicle soaps!  I have seen them once or twice on the Internet before but these are a steal at only $1.00 each!  They come in different colors and scents too.  These make great stocking stuffers,  party favors,  or gifts.  These adorable Popsicle soaps can be found in Walmart's Holiday aisle.  Besides Orange and Cherry they also offer Strawberry and Grape.

Another deal i found for only $1.00 is the Holly Jolly Shampoo,  Body Wash, and Bubble Bath all in one!  Besides the fact that it is three products in one it smells great too!  Girls will love its adorable packaging with the Angel and Holly on it.  Not only will girls like it but i am sure there mothers will like it too!  I bought one to give away as a gift but it smelled so good i decided to keep it for myself instead. 

While in the Holiday decorating aisle i came across this beautiful butterfly ornament.  I decided to purchase it for my mother.  She loves holiday decorations and i am sure she will love this one too!  It's price was extremely reasonable at only $2.00 each.  They also have a wide variety of decorations in this color.  Silver decorations and gold are also available.  This ornament will fantastic on the Christmas Tree.

When i saw these i had to get them!  I have tried other brands in the past and i absolutely love them!  I wore a pair to the hospital when i had my third son and they were so comfy!  I picked them up for only $3.00 and they are totally worth it!   These are manufactured by a company called AirPlus.  They are Aloe infused ultra moisturizing socks.  They are made of 97% Polyester and 3% Spandex.  Aloe Infused socks help soothe and comfort your feet.   They also come with a 100% money back guarantee so if you are not 100% satisfied they will give you a complete refund or replacement.