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<\/p>It\u2019s challenging to put together holiday gift guides for moms, because we have such a wide variety of interests. This year, I have reviewed a lot of great products. That\u2019s why I\u2019m simply going to pick my top five favorites as holiday gift ideas\u2026\n

1. Breville 800GRXL Die-Cast Indoor Barbeque and Grill<\/a>: I wrote the following about the grill on this post:<\/p>\n

Normally, my husband is not excited about the items that I review or give away on this site. However, he was really happy about this one! I let him know that he would have to work for it though by sharing his thoughts. Here are the 5 things that we like the most about the grill:
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\n1. It is versatile. <\/strong>The height adjusts so you can grill a variety of foods from pancakes to thick cuts of meat.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. It is compact.<\/strong> Although you have the option of opening it to grill, it can also fit on a countertop when closed. For me, it\u2019s replacing my Crock-pot on the counter while the weather is warm. (I really don\u2019t like a lot of stews\/chili type foods when it\u2019s warm outside.)<\/p>\n

3. It gives real barbecue results.<\/strong> (Although honestly, it\u2019s impossible for it to have that same charcoal smell and taste.) <\/p>\n

4. It is easy to clean.<\/strong> Some women love cleaning. It makes them happy. I\u2019m not one of those women. Since I clean when my husband cooks, the non-stick plates on the grill get a thumbs-up from me!<\/p>\n

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5. It is a healthy choice. <\/strong>You have the option of draining the fat into the included dip tray. (My husband doesn\u2019t really care because he has a crazy metabolism. He can eat whatever he likes and not gain an ounce.) ($249.99 SRP)
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2. HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer<\/a>: I did a giveaway for the printer on this post. Prior to that, I was able to tinker around with one at a HP event in NYC where I observed the following:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the world\u2019s first web-connected home printer. I came home and shared with my husband that he would love this printer because it easily prints out correctly-formatted maps. (We have a GPS, but my husband always likes to have directions on paper also\u2026just in case.)<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013The web control panel on the printer comes pre-loaded with HP applications. <\/strong>(I\u2019m not a huge fan of having to download everything!) These applications make it easy to print maps, coupons, movie tickets, etc. (I printed out a map and a coupon.)<\/p>\n

\u2013HP has established partners.<\/strong> Google, DreamWorks Animation, Fandango, Coupons.com and others are already a part of the applications. (I actually watched a movie trailer on the panel.) <\/p>\n

\u2013You can print photos from Snapfish (if you use that site) directly from this printer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013It has multiple uses<\/strong>. Along with the fun web feature, the printer also prints, faxes, copies and scans. ($399.99 SRP)
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3. Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera (Black) NEWEST MODEL<\/a>: I have raved so much about this video camera this year, so obviously it made my top five list. Until a better product comes along, it is my current small video camera of choice. It\u2019s so easy to use. I especially like that you can switch between photo and video mode and that it takes good video even in low light situations. Two things to note when using it: 1. Get close to your subject, so that it will pick up the sound (or get an external microphone \u2013 it has a jack); and 2. Use the lowest resolution setting that you need, because the 1080 high definition video takes a LONG time to download. ($179.95 SRP)
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4. Panasonic Toughbook<\/a>: This is my favorite aspect of being a part of Panasonic\u2019s Living in HD program. As a LiHD family, we have been loaned a suite of products to test out over time. So far, this notebook has passed the test with flying colors. The top three personal reasons that I think this laptop would make a great holiday gift for any mom are the following:<\/p>\n

1. It is nice and light.<\/p>\n

2. When I travel, it allows me to do my work on the airplane or in the hotel so that when I come home, I am e able to spend time with my family.<\/p>\n

3. My husband is a teacher. I am a parenting writer\/blogger. We had one PC before we became a part of the Living in HD family. Since both my husband and I do a lot of our computer work at night after the kids are in bed, sometimes we would jockey for computer rights! Earlier this year, I was all set to buy a laptop since my workload had been expanding. Then, we found out that we had been accepted as part of the program (yay!). I really enjoy using the laptop. With the wireless mouse, it\u2019s just as easy as using the PC. Now, both my husband and I get our work done in a more timely fashion\u2026leaving us more \u201cnon-work\u201d time to spend with one another. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this particular model has been discontinued, but you can check out the updated\/even better Toughbook versions on Panasonic\u2019s Mobile Computer site.
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5. Tillia Beauty: Gifts don\u2019t have to be expensive. I wrote the following about two of this beauty company\u2019s bath product on this post:<\/p>\n

I loved the two products that they sent me to review so much that I kept one for myself and gave the other to my own mom! Tiffany Lerman, who designed the line, is a mom of two who wanted to introduce products so that moms could indulge themselves. She hit the mark. I love, love, love the Pink Grapefruit Bubble Bath ($20). I keep walking around with it open telling the visitors to my home, \u201cSmell this!\u201d, because it smells so fragrant. I can\u2019t give this product a better compliment than to say that it has made me (a shower person) go back to taking baths at least once a week. I\u2019m also impressed that the company is able to make such wonderful products (did I mention that they are paraben-free and eco-friendly?) at such reasonable price points ($12 \u2013 $30). Tillia is definitely one of my top Bath & Body company picks!
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