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Toys Your Kids Will Really Love

Every year at Christmas time I get the urge to go through the kids’ playroom and get rid of some of the toys they never touch. There are more toys than the four of them could ever reasonably play with. While I’m thankful that we were able to buy them things, and they received cool toys from friends and family for birthdays, sometimes the sheer amount of toys in overwhelming. I like everything to have a place, so even though I hate getting rid of things they might play with one day, donating or reselling things at the holidays is a great way to feel okay about adding some new toys.

When I was looking through toys this year, I thought about the toys that get tons of use in our house and make great gifts for kids. I thought I’d share which toys, at least for our kids, are favorites and have been awesome over the years. We do have all boys, but most of these toys are great for any kid. Hope this helps if you are looking for some great toys to gift the kiddos in your life this year!

Wooden Blocks

These are one of the first toys we ever bought, and twelve years later they are still a favorite with all the kids.

I’ll be sure to add to this list as I think of more, but that’s a good start. I hope your kiddos will find the same amount of fun that our boys did with these toys.

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5 Reasons to Visit Bentonville Mercantile

A few months ago I accidentally discovered the neatest little shop in Downtown Bentonville. My kids and I wandered around Bentonville Mercantile for half and hour and left with the coolest treasures. With the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect time to head downtown and check out this unique, local business.

The first reason to visit Bentonville Mercantile is to support local makers. The store sells items made by people all across Northwest Arkansas. These makers don’t have to wait until the next craft show to sell their items because they can place them in the shop year-round.
You never know what you might find in the shop. New items are added all the time. Some items are even handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items so it’s the perfect place to shop if you’re looking for a unique gift or just something fun for yourself. You can find everything from t-shirts to snack items like gourmet popcorn, coffee, and beef jerky all made right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Some items can even be personalized. They currently have some Christmas ornaments made by a local mom who can specialize one to be the perfect fit for a gift, or for your family.
The location is super fun! You’ll find the Bentonville Mercantile just one block off of the square. You can swing by the shop after dining at one of the unique downtown restaurants, or when you finish up ice skating at Lawrence Plaza.
Shopping at Bentonville Mercantile helps to support people who truly care about Northwest Arkansas. The owners have created a space for the wonderful makers in our area to proudly display and sell their creations. How exciting is it to be able to support our local community while scoring some of the most creative and unique items at the same time?

Head on over to the Bentonville Mercantile soon, and be sure to let us all know what cool stuff you find!

This Beautiful Mom Life Shops Amazon Prime Day

Several of the awesome bloggers I follow have been talking about the Nordstrom sale for days. I bet there are some neat things there, but ya’ll know me…I’m more of an “order it last minute on Prime” kind of gal. So today is one of my favorite days! Amazon Prime Day!

If you are a Prime member, you can snag awesome deals for the next few days. If you are not, just sign up for the free 30-day membership.

These are totally random deals, but they are the ones that stood out to me most!

Robot Vacuum

I ordered one of these for the new house today! It is nearly $150 dollars off.

Shark Upright Vacuum

Instant Pot Smart WiFi 6 Quart Multi-use Electric Pressure with Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Charcoal

If you’ve been wanting to try those Instant Pot recipes you keep pinning on Pinterest, now is the time. Save $110.

Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count

For my teacher friends. This is a crazy good deal!

All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 7″ Display, 16 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case

My favorite Deal! We have owned one of these for a few years, and they are fabulous for young kids. They are nearly half price today. You can also order the two pack for only $99!

Well those are just a few of my favorite deals for now. You have to keep checking back throughout the next two days, because they also do lightning sales that last only a few hours. Happy shopping!

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