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2015 Product of the Year …

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Today I’ve got a great giveaway filled with 30 items that were recently voted 2015 Product of the Year Winners! In case you’re not familiar with Product of the Year, it is the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation.

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2015 Product of the Year Giveaway: Great Items for home and away

The 2015 Product of the Year award winners are backed by the votes of more than 40,000 consumers. Basically, these are tried and true products that real people love and actually use in their homes.  Winning products represent categories such as baby, kids, pet care, beauty/skincare, household/laundry, food and home décor.

My family and I got to review these items and here are some of our favorites that can be used before, during and after any vacation or staycation…

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2015 Product of the Year Giveaway: Great Items for home and away

My daughter claimed the Snackeez right away!  This great invention is part cup and part snack holder making it ideal for home and away. Now that her car seat features a cup holder, this will be a must-have for future road trips.

Need some snacks for your next trip, the Werther’s Original caramel popcorn and the new Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups were delicious.  They pretty much disappeared in one day…

If you’re planning a pampering staycation, I highly recommend the Dial Greek Yogurt body wash and the Hada Labo Tokyo Ultimate Anti-Aging Mask, a 10-minute facial that left my skin feeling revitalized after a long, harsh winter. Guys can get in on the pampering too with Dial For Men Power Scrub, Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray and Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream.

Parents who are planning a trip in the middle of potty training will have a stress-free trip putting their kids to bed wearing GoodNites Tru-Fit Underwear.

Ladies who want to get bikini ready will love the Yes! by Finishing Touch™ personal groomer.

The worst part about coming home from vacation is all the dirty laundry so I was super happy that Tide Ultra Stain Release laundry detergent was among the winning products.

Check out the complete list of the 2015 Product of the Year Winners here.

Ready to win?  Product of the Year Awards is partnering with Globetrotting Mommy and one lucky reader will win a gift bag full of this year’s award winning products!

To enter please leave a blog post comment below – Which award winning product is your favorite?

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This giveaway ends at midnight EST on Friday, March 6th. Check out Product of the Year’s Facebook page to find out more ways to win.

CONGRATULATIONS to Leah Meray!

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Great Gift Ideas for …

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If you’re looking for a cute gift for a globetrotting friend, mom or jet set girl, check out this adorable Landmark Ring Dish from Anthropologie featuring a tiny Eiffel Tower.

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Great Gift Idea for Globetrotting Gals

Just stack your rings onto the Eiffel Tower while you do the dishes, change a diaper, or help with an art project and they will be safe and sound when you’re ready to put them back on. Oh la la, perfect!

If you’re shopping for someone dreaming of an African safari, this glitzy Giraffe Trinket Dish would be a big hit.

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Great Gift Ideas for Globetrotting Gals

Enjoy!

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7 A.M. Enfant Introduces …

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Urban kids love to ride their scooters all year long (ok maybe not during blizzards) but that can be a real challenge when temps drop. If getting your kids to wear their gloves is a daily battle like it is with my daughter, you (and your kids) are going to love Kids WarMMuffs™ from 7 A.M. Enfant.

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New Winter Must Have for Scooter Loving Kids from 7 A.M. Enfant

You see the cozy and stylish 7 A.M. Enfant Foot Muffs, car seat covers and stroller WarMuffs all over town but this winter, they’ve introduced Kids WarMMuffs™, seriously one of the best kiddie winter accessories I’ve ever seen.

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New Winter Must Have for Scooter Loving Kids from 7 A.M. Enfant

Available in two sizes, these super insulated kid sized WarMMuffs™ feature a velcro closure that allows the muffs to stay on scooter (or bike) handlebars while allowing kids to hold the handlebars at the same time. My daughter has been using them this winter and they are a huge hit.  She loves how cozy they feel and I love that I don’t have to worry about any lost mittens. Win win! Her hands stay warm and cozy and she also thinks they make her go a little faster…

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Scooter, NYC, 7 A.M. Enfant, WarmMuffs, scooter mittens, kids scooters

Thanks 7 A.M. Enfant for letting little and big kids get in on your stylish coziness this winter. Now if they would just design some cool parkas for moms…

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I received a pair of Kids WarMMuffs™ for review purposes. As always, all opinions are mine. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Family Vacation Trends: …

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If you (or your husband or kids) have a hard time relaxing sans electronics on vacation, the new Digital Detox program at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts is here to help.

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Family Vacation Trends: Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts Introduce Digital Detox Program

To encourage families to power down this year and spend quality time together, Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit boast a Detox Concierge who will “cleanse” all electronics from the guest suite and replace them with classic board games.  They will also keep the family’s electronic gadgets (iPads, phones, laptops, etc.) locked away for safe keeping.  In exchange for trading-in their electronics, guests receive a bracelet that guarantees them access to a choice of activities including: bike tour, ecological tour, snorkeling and facials and massages!

Bye, bye email, hello relaxation! Move over juicing…massages and facials sound like my kind of cleanse.  If you’ve got a workaholic, Instagram addict or a texting-obsessed teen in your family, this would be a great option. And don’t worry, after earning four activities in four days, the detox is complete.

In addition to the detox activities, guests at both resorts can also enjoy complimentary activities like yoga, kayaking, beach picnics and campfire sessions. Both hotels feature luxury suite accommodations with all-inclusive meals, beverages and amenities making them a great option for a family getaway. Beautiful beaches await so visit Velas Resorts to power down reconnect on your next family getaway.

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Spotlight on NYC: Once Upon A …

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Taking in the endless cultural opportunities in NYC with my daughter is one of our favorite things. Over the past few years, we’ve experienced a lot of the traditional winter holiday activities and this year I introduced my daughter to the New York Theatre Ballet’s Once Upon A Ballet series which kicked off with The Nutcracker.

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Spotlight on NYC: New York Theatre Ballet’s Once Upon a Ballet Series. Photo by Richard Termine

If you think your little ballerina is too young for the ballet, think again. The Once Upon A Ballet series is the perfect opportunity to introduce young children to classic ballet favorites in kid-friendly one-hour performances. This was just enough time for my five-year old to be mesmerized by the costumes and entertained by the dancing and not quite long enough to get hungry or bored. Win-win!

Upon entering Florence Gould Hall, kids are greeted by young dancers handing out programs, crayons and activity sheets. The venue is very comfortable and every seat is a good one even if there is a tall dad right in front of you! I was happy to see that I was surrounded by lots of parents with small children (no judgements here) and my daughter was equally excited to see all the little girls (and boys) dressed up in their holiday outfits.

When the first dancers came on stage, my daughter stared in awe.  As the story progressed, she asked questions, commented on the costumes and delighted in the international parade of sweets. We especially enjoyed watching the super cute junior ballerinas.

This weekend kicks off the ballet’s second show, Cinderella (February 7-8). If you’ve got a princess lover, this one is sure to please. We’ll be at the Sunday morning show so come say “hi.”

Next up, GOOSE! (March 7-8) which showcases various Mother Goose characters and Carnival of the Animals (June 6-7) about a shaggy lion and other animals in a magical forest.

If you’ve got a tiny dancer, you’ll definitely want to check these performances out!

Showtimes are 11 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm so you won’t have a problem working around nap times. Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 for children and are available online at www.nytb.org, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, or in person at the Florence Gould Hall box office.

If you’re looking for kid-friendly stops before or after, the theater is walking distance from Serendipity 3, Dylan’s Candy Bar, FAO Schwartz, Eloise at the Plaza, Central Park Zoo and many other attractions.

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Thanks to the New York Theatre Ballet for providing our tickets.  As always, all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

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