Growing Smalls

Sunday

Aurorae Yoga

We all need to find a little time to relax especially with the holidays quickly approaching. So when I had the chance to review and donate some products from Aurorae Yoga I got really excited! This year they have given us a Yoga Mat, A Denim Mat Sak, a Yoga Strap and of course the ever so important the Yoga Mat Wash and Slip Free Rosin Bag. This is going to make a great gift set!

The Aurorae Yoga Mats are specially designed to be extra thick and extra long. Made out of memory foam they are 1/4" thick and 72" long which means these mats are perfect for anyone. They are also silicone, latex, and toxin free plus bio-degradable. There are so many different colors to choose from you can't go wrong.

For the longest time, I carried my light-weight (cheap and crappy compared to this!) yoga mat around with a strap. You know, the Velcro kind that just holds it together, until it don't any longer! Well Aurorae has a pretty cool Denim Mat Sak. With one large cargo pocket and one zipper pocket it can hold pretty much anything you need to take with you. Including the Mat Wash and Rosin Bag.

The mat wash is pretty basic, spray it 3 times on a we towel, wipe and dry. But it's made out of organic oils to clean and disinfect. Plus it's made right here in the United States. The Yoga Slip Free Rosin Bag helps increase gripping power, and if your like me you need it to help absorb perspiration that can build up on your mat while working out. Simply dab the bag on your mat where your hands and feet go and it will help you keep your grip for sure.

But what's a yoga set without the strap! Don't forget the strap! the Aurorae Yoga Strap is 100% natural unbleached cotton and at 8 feet long it's easy to use. This yoga strap is essential to really getting into some of those deep stretches. Don't forget the strap!

Aurorae has pretty much got it all figured out! Meet the founder in the video below and hear his inspirational story as to why.

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Aurorae sells the best reviewed yoga mats, yoga apparel,and yoga and meditation accessories online. You can browse their yoga mats, yoga bags, yoga apparel andother yoga accessories here.

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Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge

Now how cute is this Pinypon set? The Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge set is just one of the great Pinypon toys we have been able to get our hands on. These are sure to be a huge hit this year for the holidays!

The Pinypon sets include adorable dolls that can mix & match body parts, hair, and clothing so your little princess can create her very own special doll. This leading European toy company has thought of everything! The winter paradise ski lodge has a cozy cabin sleeping quarters, a warm (fake of course) fireplace for them to come in out of the cold and snuggle by. Then a real (yes I said real) ice skating rink, a working ski lift, and even a cool snowmobile. There are so many componets to this Ski Lodge our princess is sure to have a blast for hours and hours!

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above free for review purposes. Regardless, I will only recommend products that I have personally tested/tried and believe will be a good fit for my readers. AlyGators is not responsible for any Giveaway items. All giveaway items will be shipped directly from the company that sponsors our giveaway.

Mutant Pollutants

These creepy crawling mutant pollutants are the perfect stocking stuffer for your little monsters! The Mutant Pollutants come in 3-Packs from Zuru which makes them a great collectible for the boys to trade with each other. Each set and each mutant pollutant is different, some are metallic, some glow and some even change color with the heat but all of them have suction cups that will allow them to attach to just about any smooth surface or even each other!

The set I receive glow in the dark and I suppose I'll need to get a few more sets so the boys can collect and trade. But until then, I'll just tell the boys I got them some Toxic Waste for Christmas.

Be sure to check out the Mutant Pollutants at their website. The website is also a great play place for the kids. The boys could spend hours there if I let them!

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NanoBlock

Most children and adults have enjoyed playing with building blocks at one time or another but when do you really just get to old for such a simple toy? Never when it comes to NanoBlock because the micro-size of these blocks adds hours and hours of challenge to some of the most amazing projects!

I received the Steam Locomotive for our Giving Back campaign and I know this will be an excellent gift for teenage boy. The Steam Locomotive includes over 1000 assorted pieces to allow the most creative and detailed replica of the world famous Steam Locomotive. When this one is finished, the actual size will only be 9.5" w, 3.15" d and 3.5"h. Just look how tiny these pieces are.

These 3D models are a perfect gift for anyone that enjoys skilled activities. Be sure to check them out at the following links:

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Candle Warmers, Etc.

Did you know October is National Fire Safety Month? Candle Warmers are the safest way to use your favorite candle in your home without the added risk that flames provide. Click here to read more about how you can protect yourself and your family by going flameless.

Most of us have had the traditional candle warmers and they are great especially if you have kids or work in a place that doesn't allow actually burning candles. I also know of several offices and schools have this regulation for insurance purposes which is why I am recommending Candle Warmers Etc for another great teacher & co-worker gift this 2013 Holiday season.

Candle Warmers Etc has some beautiful and creative warmers that you can use with any candle you already own. I received the Scroll Candle Warmer Lantern and absolutely love it! The design is priceless because not only is it 3 sided enclosed but the extra safety feature inside includes a grooved lip that prevents the candle from sliding around. The above light feature does a great job at melting the candle allowing the beautiful scent to fill the house

These lit lanterns are great for any room in the house, kitchen, living room, office, bedroom and even the bathroom. This picture (below) was taken in my living room but after I really started thinking about it, I moved it to the bathroom to use for a nightlight for the kids.

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City Creek Candles

I love my candles just as much as the next person but I really love City Creek Candles because once I'm done burning the candle I can re-use the ceramic vintage urn for flowers, pens, even a beautiful collection of pine cones and cinnamon sticks for winter. There are so many different uses for the City Creek Candles collection I love them all!

From the City Creek Candles collection I received a White Flower scented vintage urn, which I think looks beautiful on my fireplace mantel. The rustic pastel colors are great for all seasons because once I burn the candle I can accent it with whatever trinkets I want to fit fall, winter, spring, and summer. The white flower scent is fresh, clean, and beautiful.

The City Creek Candles collection makes a great gift! The 24 ounce candles are larger than most providing hours and hours of excellent burn time and regardless of which design you purchase all of their canisters are perfect for re-purposing year round. Be sure to check out their collection at the following links;

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Our Donation Stock Pile for 2013 Holidays

I can't wait to show you everything we are donating this year for families in need! Be sure to check this link often to see what all you have helped us provide for our community!

A special thank you to our Online Sponsors! These companies went above and beyond by providing at least 5 products to help us donate. Be sure to check them out first when doing your online holiday shopping!

RingStix- Donated 5 Sets of their game (click here)

Infinate Aloe- Donated 100 Jars of their face cream (click here)

Aurorae Yoga-Donated a complete set of their Yoga Gear (Click here)

Sprigs.Com- Donated 25 wrist wallets. (Click here)

Saturday

Fresh Paisley Sticky Note Set

Teachers do amazing things. They fall in love with our babies day after day, teach them to thrive, and mold them into smart little angels and do their very best to keep them safe. But then at the end of the year, they have to let their little masterpieces go and start all over again in the fall. I’m learning through fostering the heartbreak of letting go and that’s why I think it’s so important to recognize your child’s teacher throughout the year.

This year I have found so many great teacher gifts but I wanted to start with something really special. This Fresh Paisley Sticky Note Set so special? This gift set is from the University of Texas MD Anderson Center Children’s Art Project. Ok, that’s a lot to spit out at once right? But what that means is all the product sales benefit the emotional, educational and recreational needs of their children cancer patients and have since 1973. (click here to find the Fresh Paisley Sticky Note Set)
bright colorful box of sticky note pads is a beautiful work of art and would fit perfectly on anyones desk. But why is this

All of the merchandise on Children’s Art Project is completed using the art of these young cancer patients, including the art on this gift set. This gift set was designed by Carrington who has also designed several other pieces for the organization including a Art Gallery Wooden Tray, cards, and snowman sets.

There are so many inspirational stories on the website as well that I could spend hours just browsing and reading and really recommend you take a few minutes out of your day to just simply look. I’m already planning my shopping list on this site. The inspiration and love just melts me away. For example “I wanted to Tell you” is a book here is a copy of the first three pages “ I wanted to tell you... how happy you make my heart And how I hope that we'll never part - ...but a warm breeze wafted and blew me away to a sunlit field of posies growing in colorful array. A black pup and I galloped until we reached the end, but all of a sudden, there was no breeze, no sun, no field - So the puppy and I galloped all the way back in again. I wanted to tell you... just how lovely you make my day and how I hope you will always stay-“ (Click here to read more about this book)

Take a look at their website, it will melt your heart.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above free for review purposes. Regardless, I will only recommend products that I have personally tested/tried and believe will be a good fit for my readers.

Friday

Kissing Butterfly Alarm Clock

Do you remember the old fashion “ding ding ding” alarm clocks? They were great because you didn’t have to worry about the power going out in the middle of the night and then not waking up the next morning. Well now you can get them for your kids in all their favorite animal designs from KarmaKiss. I found a really cute Butterfly Kissing Alarm clock! But what I found neat about them is instead of that annoying ding ding dinging sound, the alarm sound is an animal sound. This Butterfly Kissing AlarmClock makes kissing sounds which is totally cute! And the 7” metal design even comes with the batteries so it’s the perfect ready to go gift for your little princess who’s off to school bright and early.

KarmaKiss has a lot of really neat gifts. Including some other alarm clocks just like these. On their website I found some really unique gifts including mini animal alarm clocks. You have to check them out!

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Thursday

Man Cans

Does your hubby have a man cave? Or how about just a room where all the guys gather? Man Cans are neat and will make the perfect gift for any manly man with that cave of their own. Why? Because Man Cans are made just for him! Man Can’s are created from scents like Sawdust, Campfire, and Fresh Cut Grass. I even like the Fresh Cut Grass because it smells like a sunny spring day. Oh but I wish I had ordered Hot Coco! Gosh some of these just sound so good!! There are so many different manly scents you have got to check out a complete list here! (click here)

But besides for the candle aspect, check this out. The Man Cans is actually made out of cans, not just because that would be a cool aspect for the candle but all of their candles are made out of recycled soup cans that have helped feed someone in need. So for every candle that is purchased that is one more meal donated.

What's more amazing? Check out the 14 year old creator and his story as why! I believe this video is about 2 years old which just means that they are still going strong with an amazing product!

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