Christmas in July Gift Guide

Christmas in July Gift Guide 2022

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I t’s P lay Bean Bag Buckets The object of the game is for each team to get their bean bags into the bucketz, worth various points based on skill needed, and the first to 21 wins. It’s easy to learn and offers a competitive experience for all ages and skill levels. 16 Bean Bags (8- Blue w/white stars and 8- Red and White Stripes) Heavy Duty Nylon Carry Bag 7 – Bucketz / Game Tower PRICE: $59.99 https://www.amazon.com/B3-Cornhole-Carryhandels-Straps/dp/B09BGJJQ65

B3 3 Cornhole Bean Bag Toss The new 3 corn hole toss game, the newest innovative introduction from Creative Brainworks B3 Games Brand, allows players to bring the nonstop on the go game anywhere. Featuring adjustable legs, handles and straps, 3 Corn Hole, is a familiar game with a twist in that it is three times the fun with multiple new ways to play.

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blue bean bags, 4 red bean bags, and two regulation sized wooden game boards that are well-made and sturdy and designed to be set up and played anywhere - from the backyard, to the beach, tailgating, camping and more.

PRICE: $74.32 https://www.amazon.com/ B3-Cornhole-Carry-handels-Straps/dp/B09BGJJQ65

y T ime Campbell Caddie Whether on-course, around the practice area, or in the back yard the Campbell Caddie™ eliminates some of golf’s common annoyances. Uniquely 100% made in the U.S.A. • Keeps clubs upright and visible in the rough or around the green.

• Reduces the risk of losing or leaving expensive

clubs behind • Keep grips dry and clean of grass, sand, and chemicals • Reduces the number of times bending over is required • Uniquely 100% Made in the U.S.A. PRICE: $24.95 www.campbellcaddie. com/product/the-campbell-caddie/

Popdarts

The hottest game on TikTok that you can’t put down! The suction darts stick to any smooth surfaces like a table or a solid flat door. It’s a dart game with a twist!

The compact sets can be played wherever you go, indoors or outdoors.

Price: $24.99 Amazon

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For the Wome Celestial Silk Pillowcases This is a perfect pampering gift for every woman on your list. They are a luxurious way to help improve that beauty sleep. Celestial Silk pillowcases are thicker and more substantial than most silk pillowcases. Because of their smooth texture and natural sleekness, silk pillowcases are a natural way for tresses to stay tame and skin stay moisturized. All pillowcases arrived gift-wrapped, making them perfect for gift-giving. And there are more than 25 colors and designs available to choose from.

Price: $38.99 https://celestialsilk.com/

Picklebag It’s America’s fastest growing sport! Pack your paddle and balls in an adorable (yet oh-so-functional) bag from Georgie & Lou! This pretty, roomy bag hold all your gear, and are functional from court to street.

Each couture bag has all the comfort and durability needed to pack everything all in one place: •Designated interior pockets hold three pickleballs and water.

•An exclusive “carabiner system” that keeps your bag lifted off the ground, secure and away from germs.

•Available in many designs and colors

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•Features comfortable, adjustable, removable straps. Interior and exterior zippered pockets to keep valuables safe.

•The vegan leather material wipes clean easily.

•The solid metal hardware makes this bag durable and secure.

Price: $136 and up https://georgieandlou.com/

en on Your List Scented Designs Candles

Scented Designs candles make the perfect gift because they are handpoured with American-grown soy wax, made with phthalate-free fragrances oils and infused with essential oils so they burn clean, long, and strong.

These candles come in a variety of sizes and scents.

Price: $10 and up https://www.scenteddesigns.com/

Karina Brez Garden collection This selection from Karina Brez Garden collection is created using the finest diamonds, gems, and precious metals. The new garden collection features leilani pink sapphire, 18K rose gold and 0.56 ct. Diamonds designed by Karina Brez. Karina is a certifiedgemologist and third generation jeweler. She handpiks each gemstone with care with an eye to her masterful design concepts.

Price is $2000 and up https://karinabrez.com/

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For the Gentlem Puffer Hug Designed to deliver the feeling of a big warm hug, It’s a cozy wrap with space for your travel essentials. It’s an ideal gift or a pick-me-up for yourself! Great for all travel, outdoor events, morning walks, chilly offices, & more. Oversized pockets for your hands, phone, keys, & more Wear it as a stylish scarf or draped under your outerwear. Monogramming available. Choose from 3 different colors:.

Price: $49.99 https://pufferhug.com/collections/puffer-hug®

Nokana Leather Duffle Bag

If dad grew up playing baseball, chances are his leather ball glove was made by Nokona.

This same company, known for quality and American craftsmanship, is now using baseball glove leather for travel products such as duffle bags, backpacks and dopp kits. You can even embroider a note or initials into any piece! Everything is handmade in the U.S. and is highly customizable, making a perfect gift.

Prices: $85.00+ https://nokona.com/leather-goods/

Seven Potions

Natural, vegan and cruelty free skincare, haircare, shaving and beard care products.

We help the modern individual upgrade their daily grooming routine, their appearance, and ultimately their self-confidence. Seven Potions was created with a particular mission in mind: Provide premium products without any compromise on quality and performance.

We believe that every man should look his best. It is with this in mind that we develop and manufacture our products. Our promise is to deliver nothing less than men’s grooming excellence.

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men on Your List HeatShield Protective BBQ Glove The perfect gift for your grill master! Providing outstanding, reliable protection built with heat-resistant Kevlar® and constructed in France. The Kevlar® fiber, wool liner, and long split leather cuff provide outstanding heat protection for the hand, wrist, and arm. EN407 certified to handle 250°C/482°Ffor 15 seconds and internally tested up to 500°C/932°F for eight seconds. Onesize fits either hand.

Price: $29.99 https://proudgrill.com/heatshield-bbqglove/

Book: 4:18 I am a Teapot

A #1 Amazon best seller. 418 is a web service response code that indicates a client-side error. It is a near-future dystopian science fiction novel that explores a world where people by choice, birth, or punishment, relinquish the rights to their physical body.

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For Perfect H Holiday Haul Box Price: $79.95+ Party themed decor can be delivered right to your door! The subscription boxes are great for friends, moms and grandmoms who love to have their home filled with seasonal decorations. This sister-owned business curates six to nine items per box including holiday decor, tableware, candles, linens, banners, ribbons, florals, treats, saches and dish towels.

Price - $79.95 and up

Bashify Event Company Bring party to your home with Bashify! The husband and wife team curates Bash Boxes for fiestas, kids’ birthday parties, bachelorette occasions, girls’ nights, and more. The one-stop-shop box is filled with all the essentials to take your celebration to the next level including balloon arches, garland, themed table settings and more. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok to get your party started!

Prices: $150.00+

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oliday Parties Mannkitchhen The ultimate pepper mill for pepper lovers! This sleek gadget can get you from pepperless to fully seasoned in 7 cranks instead of 70. It’s a must for your 4th of July cookout!

The Ferrari of pepper grinders!

The Pepper Cannon produces extravagant quantities of fresh ground pepper Takes 70 cranks to season your steak with a normal pepper grinder, with the Pepper Cannon it only takes 7 cranks. Holds 1/2 cup of pepper Over 1500 5-star reviews from customers!

Price: $199.99 mannkitchen.com, ShareASale, & Amazon

Drinkmate OmniFizz This carbonated drink maker is the only brand that can carbonate ANY beverage by use of patented Fizz Infuser: Water, Juices, Iced tea or coffee, wine, cocktails, or add bubbles back to flat beverages. The Fizz infuser has both CO2 gas inlet and release functions integrated into one unit. Dual valve system allows for controlled and safe pressure release. It is easy to operate, easy to clean. Quick connect BPA-free bottle. Small footprint saves counterspace. No electricity or batteries needed. Available in four ontemporary colors: Price: $110.99 www.idrinkProducts.com

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Photography Submitted by Julie Diebolt Price https://phototravelwrite.com/

old-fashioned cameras. Memory is cheap. Buy more cards. If you run out of space on your memChristmas shopping for a photographer? Here ory card, there are a couple of techniques to eke out a few more pictures. Memory cards come in a are some suggestions that are sure to please.

There aren’t many photography gifts under $50, variety of sizes. and gift cards for photographers are always a safe Camera Cleaning Kit bet. However, if you want to impress your giftee Clean your lens is the first way to get sharper, with some photography gear, I’ll share some of crisper photos. Avoid getting fingerprints, dust, these essentials that can’t miss the mark.

•Ask them what camera brand (manufacturer) dirt, sand, or salt spray on the lens. While this they use or which one they would buy (cameras happens to all photographers, you must have the are a big-ticket item, and they may have a prefer- right tools to remove the offending particles.

A good lens cleaning kit should have a soft ence) brush to whisk off the dirt and dust gently; an air •Ask them what, if any, equipment they already blower for the outside and (carefully) on the inown side to remove dust from the sensor (never, ever •Ask them what is on their gear Wish List used canned air); lens cleaning fluid with tissue If they don’t have answers for you, here are my papers; microfiber cloth. recommendations: Camera Bag Gear While you can photograph without a camera Must-haves bag, it is good to have one to protect your investMirrorless or DSLR Camera ment. I’m a bag lady and have bought countless Camera manufacturers are pushing the envelope camera bags over the years, thinking it was the with new technology and improvements in mir- perfect one. It ended up not being perfect. But this rorless cameras. The move towards mirrorless is is something very personal to the photographer. I the trend in photography today. Mirrorless cam- recommend that you DO NOT gift this but give a eras are suitable for video recordings; still imag- photographer a gift card instead so they can dees are crisp and colorful. Skin tones are accurate. cide what is best for them.

Mirrorless cameras are smaller and lighter than iPhone/Android/Google DSLRs and are weather resistant.

With the advancements in hand-held devices, I’ve made my iPhone an essential component of Camera with Kit Lens Camera bodies are sold separately or as a kit. A my photography gear. I can attach it to a gimbal to kit typically includes the 18-55mm lens and some- give added stability and creativity. I don’t travel times the 70-300mm lens. These lenses are good without it and create all my videos on my iPhone.

While I haven’t used any other brand of a handstarting points. Once the photographer is more exheld camera phone, a colleague swears by the perienced, better-quality lenses will make it onto Google phone. I’ve seen night photography on their Christmas gift list.

The camera comes with a battery charger, one her device, and the results are remarkable.

Enhancements are easy with the native iPhone battery, and a strap. I recommend you get a second Photos app. Many third-party apps are free or battery immediately as insurance against a dead low-cost in the Apple Apps Store or Google Play power supply. for Android. Gift cards for either of these stores would be a welcome holiday gift.

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y Gear Is a Hit live, online, and private lessons make a great holiday gift.

Since I’ve been teaching online for more than seven years, I’ve learned that most students love the convenience of learning in the comfort of their homes or office and how it fits into their work and family schedule.

Things to look for when selecting an online teacher for your giftee: •Does the service provider guarantee your satisfaction?

•Can you choose the teacher you want?

•Can you arrange your lesson times and are they convenient if I have a day job?

•Can you ask the teacher questions before the first Tripod lesson?

A tripod is high on the list of photography gear.

There are many good options out there. Keep in “No More Auto” mind, however, that it: • Must be stable • Must support the weight of the camera • Must be lightweight enough to be carried easily

Card Holder

A memory card holder will keep all those pesky memory cards in order and protected.

Not touching the metal on a memory card with your fingers is essential. The oils on our fingers can adhere to the metal and attract dirt and dust. It will impact the performance of your camera. Avoid scratching the metal, too, for the same reason.

Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Subscription

Photography Tip

Select the P mode–Programmed Auto Exposure– it’s almost like point-and-shoot, but you control it by changing the ISO. Think of ISO like film speed (for those baby boomers who know and used film).

You don’t have to know any other settings or what they do. However, your pictures are instantly better and more in your control. How great is that?!

After producing better pictures, the photographer will get more satisfaction from experience and gain confidence to explore the craft of photography further.

Photography training may be the second most important gift to give a photography newbie for Christmas. It’s personal, thoughtful, and oh, so welcome!

All digital images must be enhanced. While free programs are available, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (yes, that’s not a typo) are the industry standard for enhancing and manipulating your images. It’s a subscription and can be purchased online from Adobe.

Photography Lessons

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Trendy Looks inPOWERED LIGHTS inPOWERED Lights will be your best friend during a power outage. As a certified women-owned business, IPL makes stylish, everyday lamps that will switch on automatically when the power goes out. Plus you never have to worry about where to charge your dying devices because these lamps charge phones and tablets with no electricity! IPL donates a portion of all profits to programs committed to helping women entrepreneurs.

Available on Amazon, ShareASale, Skimlinks & Wayfair Price: $49.99+

Floating Shelves

Dakota Timber Company is pioneering the way wood home goods are manufactured! The direct-to-consumer, eco-friendly brand uses 100% sustainably sourced wood, including urban lumber to manufacture its products.

This is wood that would otherwise end up in a landfill! One of their most popular items is their floating shelves! Choose from Rustic, Classic, and Live Edge. Select the size and finish for your custom shelf, delivered stained and clear coated to the color of your choice.

Price: Starting at $50

Toko Dividers

For the organizer in your family. Simple, beautiful, and functional.

Toko’s modular design adapts to fit your drawer. From wide cabinets and closets to narrow desks and dressers you can use the system to meet the need anywhere. Minimize with Toko and maximize your storage space. Create spaces to fit your favorite things and add in special accessories like knife blocks, spice racks, and silverware trays to keep all neat and tidy It’s simple to customize and you can adjust the layout at any time.

Price varies. https://www.tokodesign.com/

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for the Home Sunset Snuggles This luxury blanket brand was designed by a mom of two kids and a love of travel. These popular plush throws will make a gorgeous gift for every home! Ranging in price from $20 for their baby-sized loveys to $150 for a twin-sized plush blanket, these gorgeous blankets are the perfect mix of trendy home decor and comfortable indulgence. We’ve designed our blankets to be plusher, softer, and larger than the leading throws on the market. As a result, this company offers the snuggliest blanket around at a competitive price point. Shop now and enjoy up to 25% off your entire order. Discounts are automatically reflected in your shopping cart as you meet discount thresholds.

Price $20 and up https://www.amazon.com

Litle Big Playroom This ball pit is the perfect accessory to keep your kids entertained at any party or when you have company with kids! From ages 6 months to 5 years+, your kiddos will keep on playing!

Modern colors for design forward parents who want their playroom to match their decor. Easily moveable from room to room.

Our pit balls are fully recyclable in your blue bin! Ball pits are a great activity for sensory play and supports their fine motor development .

Price: $250 Available: littlebigplayroom.com

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Stocking Stuffers Positive Intent Beauty Botanically infused inspirational beauty lotion: - Adorned with positive and uplifting affirmations, with a focus on scent, and memory.

- Made for people looking for emotional support and growth.

- Perfect for moisturizing the skin during the winter months, while uplifting and warming the spirit when it’s cold outside.

(In support mental wellness. We donate 10% of all profits to MHA (Mental Health America).

Price: $16.95 https://www.positiveintentbeauty.com

Gloves in a Bottle

Hand Shielding Lotion with SPF With the added benefit of SPF 15, this product gives you a daily dose of sun protection when you are outside. Gloves In A Bottle SPF15 helps the skin retain its own natural moisture and oils as it shields and protects the skin from exposure to UV rays, water, cold or dry weather, and other irritants and elements that cause dry or irritated skin. Also available on Amazon.

Price: $12.95

The MOAB Named the “Mother of All Bombs” for a reason, this extra large bath bomb puts its competitors to shame. Weighing in at six glorious ounces and loaded full of powerful natural ingredients to relax the body and fight soreness, the MOAB is everything you didn’t know you needed in your life. Luxurious baths: not just for Mom anymore.w-latency, essential for listening to music and esp Regular price: $35.99 https://www.vrblabs.com/products/recover-cbd-bomb 2021 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -23-

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reating an over-the-top display is easier than you might think. If you want new ideas, advice, inspiration, instruction or the latest new trends, the best places to be is The Christmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference. This year the scheduled event is set for July 14-16 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. Extra preshow workshops will be July 11-13.

Learn how to add emotion to static displays, how to animate your lights, reburbish your wireframes, even how to start a holiday light installer business. You can shop the vendor hall, meet other decorators, even talk to representatives from ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. The event is for all skill levels and all interests, whether you are a new -24- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ 2021

or advanced decorator. Homeowners with displays large or small; Commercial Decorators for cities, businesses, parks; as well as Lighting Installers will find sources, supplies and education, such as: • Classes on DIY projects, software, music, sequencing, animation, lighting, video, hardware, techniques and more.

• Vendor Hall with lighting, decorations and supplies used in outdoor displays • Pre-Conference in-depth workshops • Holiday Lighting Installer Business Workshop Expect to experience three full days of shopping, decorating ideas, and non-stop education to help light your way to your best outdoor holiday display ever.

Network with other holiday decorators, shop for products that you seldom find in stores, and take

classes to learn how to improve your display.

Just getting started with decorating? There will even be beginner-themed classes just for you!

Christmas Expo is the best way to learn from creative DIY’ers, resourceful professionals, and industry experts that you simply won’t find anywhere else.

So who should attend this Christmas in July event? The easy answer is anyone interested in decorating for the holidays. It includes anyone who decorates their home or office all the way through someone who decorates their local park or shopping center, or works for a city and decorates the town.

• Homeowners • DIY’ers • New or Experienced Decorators • Businesses • Parks • Municipalities • Gardens • Zoo’s • Drive Thru’s • Malls • Holiday Lighting Installers •

Hotels • Communities • Holiday Designers It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or if you’ve been doing this a while – Christmas Expo offers something for every level (newbies included) and every interest (pro’s are welcome too).

Shopping

Vendors who specialize in lighting, wireframes, animation, supplies and more are usually in attendance. Many of our vendors also carry supplies for other holidays as well.

Education

The best part of Expo is the classes! We offer a wide range of seminars and workshops that all revolve around some aspect of decorating. It could be how to work with animation software from various vendors, DIY decorations, securing your display, how to repair your inflatables, creating great Christmas trees, soldering, electrical and more.

Networking

Let’s face it, if you decorate for

Christmas, you have that somethin’ SPECIAL going on with your decorating self! Decorators are a wonderfully friendly and sharing bunch. There’s no better place to meet up with others who share your passions and talk lighting, decorating and more.

No one but another decorator can understand the need to start planning displays in July when everyone else is planning on building sand castles. We make sure that there is plenty of time to chat with vendors and connect with like minded folk.

the world. Where do you begin?

Christmas Expo, of course!

Something new is coming to the Christmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference this year! .On July 14-16, the organizers of the conference will be hosting their first time ever Christmas Expo LIVEcast. It will be directly from the show floor with holiday music, vendor chats, and product reviews, including some of the new and innovative products being unveiled for the first time at Christmas Expo 2022.

Formerly known as PLUS, Christmas Expo is still run by over-the-top decorating divas who understand what it is you’re looking for at an event like this. If we can answer any questions for you, please let us know.

Hear from special guests, enjoy live games, fun contests, and Christmas karaoke — all with some great prizes to win! Pack your BEST Christmas outfit and your best holiday karaoke voice and stop by the LIVEcast booth, or listen in on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/ChristmasExpo, Thu 12–7, Fri 9:30-5 abd Sat 9:30–4:30. Learn more at www.ChristmasExpo. com

Great displays take planning, skill and determination.

Surrounding yourself with like minded individuals is the perfect way to become inspired and pick up new ideas from fellow decorators and vendors from around

See you in Biloxi!

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John Berry, GRAMMY® winning singer/ songwriter has announced tour dates The performance on December 17 in Macon, Georgia’s Grand Opera House will celebrate the only venue he has done all 26 years of the Christmas tour at any one venue. The past couple of years have brought many new challenges to the touring industry, but John Berry is determined to continue bringing the joy of live music and the much-needed Christmas spirit to fans in 2022. Onsale dates and up-to-date information for the 26th Annual Christmas Tour 2022 can be found on the official website at johnberry.com/tour.

“Twenty-six years. I could not have imagined that I would be so blessed to have this opportunity to share my music, celebrating the birth of Christ all these years. It has meant so much to me to have many of you come time and again with your families and friends to share in the music of the season.

I look forward to singing for all of you that have been with me before as well as those that will be joining us for the first time,” shared John Berry.

John Berry is well known for his seasonal fan-favorite holiday performances, which are filled with traditional Christmas songs, including his incredible version of “O Holy Night,” many of his most requested hit songs, and a few of his childhood stories sprinkled in. “There is not a more beautiful and emotionally powerful voice in music than that of John Berry,” stated Crook & Chase on air personality-Lorianne Crook.

Berry released his new album, Find My Joy in the Spring of 2022. He celebrated 2021 with his highly acclaimed Christmas With John Berry, The Silver Anniversary Tour. He took advantage of being off the road for the bigger part of 2020 and created new opportunities to continue his reach to his fan base as well as new ones.

26th Annual Christmas Tour 2022 Dates: 11-25-22 - Sugar Hill, GA - The Eagle at Sugar Hill 11-26-22 - High Point, NC - High Point Theatre 11-27-22 - Morgantown, WV - Metropolitan Theatre 11-29-22 - Indianapolis, IN - Schrott Center for the Arts 11-30-22 - Chillicothe, OH - Majestic Theatre 12-01-22 - Jeff’s Music Hall - Jeffersonville, IN 12-02-22 - Oshkosh, WI - The Grand Oshkosh 12-03-22 - Hastings, MI - Hastings Performing Arts Center 12-06-22 - Wausau, WI - The Grand Theater 12-07-22 - Detroit Lakes, MN - Historic Holmes Theatre 12-08-22 - Sault St. Marie, MI - Kewadin Casino 12-11-22 - Freemont, MI - Dogwood Center for the Arts 12-13-22 - Cedartown, GA - Cedartown Performing Arts Center 12-14-22 - Morganton, NC - COMMA Performing Arts Center 12-15-22 - Athens, GA - The Classic Center 12-16-22 - Liberty, SC - Pickens County Performing Arts Center 12-17-22 - Macon, GA - Grand Opera House 12-18-22 - Augusta, GA - Imperial Theatre 12-19-22 - Dothan, AL - Dothan Opera House 12-20-22 - Tifton, GA - Tift Theatre Stay current with John Berry on his website johnberry.com and follow him on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Music is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and YouTube Music download on Amazon Music and iTunes. Watch video content on YouTube

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Dancing Shoes Worn by the biggest stars in dance and fitness, now you can get your own pair of the top-selling and most popular dance sneakers for those holiday celebrations. Fuego Shoes are the world’s first & only dance shoes specifically designed to be worn both on the street and in the studio on any dance surface (they are made with all Vegan materials too).

Please check out the groundbreaking Fuego Shoes.

Welcome to Fuego Designer/ CEO/Dance Sneaker pioneer Kevin Weschler, who over the pandemic launched the company. Today, he expands the Fuego line by adding crisp, cool, and clean high-tops that are a twist on their fan-favorite OG low-tops with added freshness & ankle support.

What Kevin designed has become the world’s most popular dance sneaker that is now used by a global community of passionate dancers.

Kevin Weschler (also a dancer) shows how his idea for a dance shoe that can be worn outside the dance studio developed in college just a few years ago and blossomed into an all-new category of footwear. Kevin began his dance journey after stumbling upon an online deal for classes at a local Brooklyn dance studio and found that fashionable shoes he could wear from the street to the dance floor didn’t exist. He wanted a vegan, lightweight dance sneaker that allowed him to dance and groove on any surface. A sneaker that would fuse dancewear with streetwear allowing him to get -28- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ 2021

down whenever and wherever with confidence.

Fuego Shoes was founded in 2019 when Kevin created a new category of shoes for people passionate about dance – either at home, in-studio, on stage, or just about anywhere else. No matter what dance style, all dancers need the ability to move fluidly through a variety of turns, pivots, spins, and surfaces.

In street and hiphop dancing, most dancers would wear everyday street shoes, but usually for fashion reasons more than anything else. Regular street shoes can bring many problems, including being too heavy, uncomfortable, and having too much traction for dancing which places excessive force on the knees and leads to injuries over time. Similarly, traditional dance shoes are inconvenient since they can’t be worn indoors, and styles can be outdated. Fuego Shoes are now the stylish go-to solution because they allow dancers to spin and groove on just about any surface without the risk of knee injuries caused by the traction of regular sneakers.

Fancy Flats for Comfort Very Lovely Soles Collection 2022 is a ballet flat line that are effortless, chic and timeless. The owner and founder of Lovely Soles, Vanessa Seide, considers herself a “ballet-flat” girl at the end of the day and was always trying to find the perfect one with comfort and style without breaking the bank.

Yes, quality is known for coming at a price. However, sometimes the price paid for just the name. So she decied she would create one for herself and share it with others.

“I put a lot of effort into perfecting the comfort of each shoe and adding some fun styles along the way,” said Vanessa.

There is a special cushion in both the flats and sandals that will give you the kind of support you need and deserve. When you purchase a pair of VLS flats, you are sure to feel like a true gift has been sent your way. Every pair has a special name and story with the desire the new owner will find inspiration in the meanings.

Very Lovely Soles flats are designed to be durable and last through regular wear. Sizes are available from 6 to 10 and half sizes. The prices vary per style. You can pay in four interest-free payments with ‘Shop-Pay.” Gift cards are available starting at $25.

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The Best Gift C Kids Crafts These kits feature hands-on crafts with a creative purpose. Each theme will educate and inspire girls to become mighty women. Every girl has the power to change the world if she believes she can. By sharing inspiring stories of famous female trailblazers or showing your girl how to start her first business, our craft kits go far beyond “playtime.” We teach girls valuable skills, help them express themselves through art, and encourage them to think outside of the box.. For ages 7 to 11.

Price $29.99 https://kidscrafts.org/collections/innovateher

I’m the Chef, Too What do you get when you mix ice cream and smores together? FROZEN SMORES! Get ready to learn about chemical reactions and the science of smores as you whip up your own marshmallow ice cream and spread it on chocolate ganache and a graham cracker crust. This new twist on campfire smore’s will have you cooling off in no time!

The science continues as you learn about thermochromatic pigment and create color changing slime that changes from yellow to red in the heat!

Squeeze, stir, and stretch your slime as you watch the color change right in front of your eyes!

Makes 6 square smores Price $36.95 https://imthecheftoo.com/

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Choices for Kids Snorble From game days to getaways, Snorble® is an engaging and intelligent buddy that helps children and families develop healthy habits and bedtime routines. By blending proprietary natural language processing and AI with an animated character, Snorble creates an experience for families that has never been seen before. An animated character brought to life, kids can hug, interact, and even share stories with Snorble!

Preorder: $299.00 https://snorble.com/ (Snorble will begin shipping later this year.

Package includes one Snorble, one Lullapod (the base), and 90-day premium app subscription )

Let’s Go Series - Picture Books Cloopsey wants to be in the circus but learns it’s harder than he thought. After trying but failing, Cloopsey learns all have different talents. If he is the best he can be using his own, he will succeed. He doesn’t have to pretend to be like the others.”

Dexter, the sheep, wants to make friends with the other farm animals at his new home in the big blue barn. Will he make the right choices to fit in with the other farm animals?

Suitable for ages 3-8.

Price $7.99 Each Amazon and Walmart online

Coming Next: Let’s go to the Fair!

Order the Set of 3 for $21 & FREE shipping by requesting your order from editor@barnettpro.com

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