I Never Forget a Face Memory Game (eeboo) Ages 3+ $14.95
This is the classic game of memory with beautiful illustrations on thick cardboard.  The memory game is a great game to play with kids as it's fun for adults too.  "It's amazing how bad my memory is these days," commented the mother of our 4-year-old tester, "my daughter was much better than me!" On the bottom of the box you'll find a guide to the children's countries of origin.  

Candy Dominoes (eeboo) Ages 3+ $12.95
These beautiful hard backed, glossy dominoes are illustrated with classic candies.  They make a great gift and a great way to introduce your grandchild to the classic game of dominoes.  

Santa Takes Five ($47) & Fancy Footwork ($45)  (Christoper Radko) 
These beautiful ornaments are not only wonderful keepsakes, but have become collectors items for many fans.  They are mouth blown and hand painted by artists in Poland, Germany, Italy and the Czech
Republic.  They are sure to be cherished gift that any grandparent would be happy to receive to either display on the tree on on a decorative stand.  If you want to start a tradition in your family you can give one to your grandchildren each year so that when they are old enough they can decorate their own tree someday!  Note: If you give them to your grandchildren you'll have to remind them how delicate they are!

Ready Bed (Marshmallow World, Spin Master) $34.99 
These make great gifts for a traveling grandchild.  If your grandchild is going to a sleep over, coming to your house, or just wants to "camp out" in his or her room.  These beds are great.  A variety of testers have been given these beds and both kids and parents agree - they are great.  The inflate very quickly with the included pump and make a nice comfortable bed on the floor.  The bedding is a soft fleece that's machine washable and comes in all the cool characters from princesses, to Spiderman. They pack into a compact bag and At $34.99 you can't go wrong!

Sammies (Samsonite $74.99)  Traveling this winter with your grandchild?  Let them travel in style with their own suitcase by Samsonite.  These suitcases are functional and stylish.  Another great feature is that you'll always know which suitcase is your grandchild's in that sea of black suitcases on the luggage carrousel!  They are great for overnights to grandma's house and can hold up to a weeks worth of kids clothes and a pair of shoes.  They very well made and with their own handle you'll never have to carry additional bags again! They come in a Turtle Style or the Ladybug that we've featured.   

AllyKats Have you ever had to fight with your daughter or granddaughter about brushing her hair?  Well weep no more!  AllyKats has invented a spectacular product that even the moms are using!  It's called Super Spritz and comes in two great scents:  Lily Grapefruit and Apple Blossom.  Hand-made by a mother in Maine, AllyKats is a new, exclusive line of children’s bath and body products sold only in high-end boutiques. Made with high-quality ingredients yet gentle enough for children.  The collection includes: Bubble Bash, a premium bubble bath free of SLS; Super Spritz, a versatile spray to detangle hair AND lightly moisturize tender skin; Squeaky Clean Wash, a body wash AND shampoo; Pixie Powder, a talc-free pink shimmer body powder; LipChick, a smooth tinted lip balm made with natural ingredients and SPF 15 Pearberry Lip Chick and our favorite Sparkling Powder Puffs. Click here to find out where to purchase.

Tulip Tree-To-Be (Potting Shed Creations, Ltd) We have a tulip tree in our front yard already and I have to say that one of my favorite times of the year is when it blooms.  Getting a tree-to-be is such a nice gift for a gardener, or to do as a grandparent grandchild project.  If you give a kit like this one, your grandchild can do the whole thing, maintain it and then plant it in the garden.  Every time they look at it they will be reminded of their grandparent!  Now how cool is that?  Mind you not every grandchild will be thrilled about getting a plant, but if you get them interested in gardening early (not just raking leaves) then perhaps they'll be interested in it for the rest of their lives!  This kit includes everything you need to successfully start and grow a tulip tree. An aluminum tag is provided for a personalized inscription to be placed on the tree. $20.00

Peek-a-boo Spoon http://www.metalmorphosisinc.com/$19.99 These awesome pewter spoons  were created by Kaycee Binns - an artist whoes work is inspired by her grandmother and all the imaginary worlds and characters she created for her during storytelling times.  We gave these spoons to a new mother whose son was just about to start solids and she was thrilled!  She loved the intricate designs and lettering, and said the size was "just perfect."  Since they are pewter they are completely safe! They are made in the USA and cost $20.00 each.

Love Tokens (Metal Morphosis) Tie a ribbon around your present and secure it with a Love Token created by Kaycee Binns - an artist whose work is inspired by her grandmother.  These cute little tokens can be mailed to older grandchildren just as a way to say "I Love You."  I suggest you save the "Roll in the Hay" for your husband, boyfriend, or significant other!  $1.00 each. 

Jiggerbug.com is a great service that teens and college kids would love.  Jiggerbug.com is an online audio book rental service, that gives you two ways of getting their extensive collection of best-selling audio book either via disc or – digitally!  What does that mean?  Your teenage grandson or granddaughter can get a book that they might need to read for school downloaded on the MP3.  They could listen to it while commuting, hanging out in the dorm room or driving around town.  We've tested this service using both CD's and downloads and it's great!  Although, thank goodness, our college days are behind us we really enjoyed having the opportunity to listen to books that we just don't have a chance to read.  It costs just $19.95 per month, but first time users can try the service for free for two weeks.  It's a great service, that we are addicted to now!  If you're not sure - try it yourself!

Disney Ice Cream Maker (Back to Basics $44.99)  Want to make a fun treat that both kids and adults will enjoy?  This easy to set up Disney Ice Cream Maker makes smooth and delicious ice cream, sorbets and frozen yogurt.  The double-insulated freezing container makes up to 1-½ quarts in 20 to 30 minutes without ice or salt. Features a locking lid and non-slip rubber feet.  I tested this with a batch of double chocolate ice cream and it was amazing.  The making of the mix was a bit of pain but I chose a very difficult recipe.  I've since tried it with easier recipes and it was a breeze.  A fun and great alternative over hand-cranked or store bought ice cream!