I am a huge fan of Hallmark, not only for their cards and family oriented business, but also for their wide array of gifts. This holiday season, what is a better gift than one of the new, affordable plush gifts that Hallmark has. In April, I was able to preview their new plush toys and games, so I am very excited to show them to you!
This holiday season doesn’t have to break the bank. Hallmark is here to help you gift affordable and fun gifts to anyone of just about any age. Here are some that we received and have fallen head over heels for!
Hallmark Cards in September announced the company’s foray into children’s products designed to emphasize and encourage interaction with others. The “Together Time” line consists of 32 activities and three books all intended to give adults fun, focused time with the children in their lives.
The products in the collection encourage group participation, making it relatively easy for anyone to participate, and are not time intensive.
“Our consumer research told us families are looking for easy-to-learn, inclusive activities that are fun for all ages,” notes Product Manager Mary Schoepf. “As a result, we created a collection of activities that enable silly, educational and fun interaction.”
Examples of the activities in the collection include “Play with Your Food,” a TV dinner-shaped game for families that includes everything from fun food trivia to silly charades. The game allows for flexible playtime so parents and kids can play in whatever amount of time is available, such as while waiting for dinner to finish cooking. “Don’t Break the Chain” is another example of an entertaining, flexible family game. Each person draws a card and must do the activity on his or her card (such as make a fish face), plus the activities others playing the game have completed—in the correct order!
Designed to be enjoyed by all members of the family, the toys and games can be played at different levels. Most of the products are designed for children three years and older, offering younger children the ability to participate with adult guidance.
Any little girl will love Sabrina and her Hug-A-Pug friend. We received these and I loved them so much that we went out and bought these two for Kambry’s friend for her birthday. Simply adorable, interactive and tons of fun!
Sabrina Ballerina Doll
Help Sabrina Ballerina get ready to dance! Bend her arms and legs for her warm-up stretches. Post her in different ballet positions.
Hug-A-Pug Dress-Up Pooch
Hug-a-Pug comes with a pretty tutu, collar, tiara and leg warmers for doggy dress-up fun—all of which can be removed.
I love that Hallmark has broadened their line to even include games for the little ones. Tucker is 4 and loves games! We are always on the look out for new games for the kids. The Pirate Treasure Hunt game is so fun and a great stocking stuffer for any little Pirate! When we travel to my family’s house this Christmas, this game will be toting along with us to play on the road.
Pirate Treasure Hunt Game
Ahoy! Be the first pirate to add all 5 treasures to your chest to win! Blimey fun for wee little swashbucklers!
Who doesn’t love a fun match game? When I was growing up, my favorite game was to play match. Tucker’s favorite thing is monster trucks, so while playing this game, we make monster truck noises. Too fun!
Monster Rally Memory Game
Match pairs by flipping over monster cards 2 at a time. This classic game includes 25 matching pairs of monster vehicles. The player who finds the most matching pairs wins!
With this next plush, right away, I loved it. His name is Tucker. What can I say – I am partial to ‘Tucker’. 
Not only is Tic Tac Tucker cuddly and full of love, he is a tic tac toe game. I loved this because all the felt pieces stow away for storing and is nice to travel with since all the pieces stow away in ‘Tucker’s backpack’ on the plush.
Tic Tac Tucker Plush Dog/Game
Enjoy some tic-tac-toe fun on Tucker’s tummy and keep little one’s occupied. This cuddly guy is an ideal tag-along in the car or for bedtime. Game pieces—12 felt X’s and O’s (6 of each)—are kept in back pocket of Tucker’s sweater.
Hallmark Together Time products are available exclusively at select Hallmark Gold Crown® stores and range in price from $7.95-$29.95.
For more information on Hallmark, please visit www.hallmark.com
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