Kids Christmas Gift Idea - LEGO Building Sets

To us, this Christmas gift idea seems like a no-brainer. LEGO has been one of the most popular toy brands for decades. They have fun building sets for young children (like the LEGO Duplo Learning Numbers Set) and more complicated sets for older children (like the LEGO City Fire Ship). No matter what their age, they'll love LEGO!

Here are a few of the LEGO building sets that we recommend for this Christmas:

My First LEGO Duplo Set

This set is a great introduction to the world of LEGO for children! Children can construct their first LEGO house with easy-to-understand instructions and easy-to-handle pieces.

LEGO Ultimate Building Set

There's no limit to what your kids can build with this set! This set includes 405 LEGO pieces (including a building plate, minifigure, windows, doors and wheels) that are guaranteed to provide children with hours of building entertainment. And the big blue container makes it easy to clean up and store all those LEGO pieces!

LEGO Hero Factory Drilldozer

Part of the space-themed Hero Factory set, Drilldozer is an intricate LEGO villain that is great for older LEGO builders. He stands over 8 inches tall and comes with great weapons like a shoulder-mounted lava sphere shooter!

Want to see more of Dealomite's LEGO selection? Then just click here!

Pacific Play Tents Jungle Safari Tent & Tunnel

The Pacific Play Tents Jungle Safari Tent & Tunnel Combination is great for any child with a wild imagination! Your child can transform into a big time explorer, camping and sleeping in the darkest jungles or the hottest part of the Serengeti.

With a see-through window at the top of the tent, children will be enjoying the stars with ease. The Jungle Safari Tent & Tunnel Combination from Pacific Play Tents has a waterproof floor to help the kids imagination run nutty outdoors and indoor. It is easy to clean with a durable, washable and water resistant floor. Let your little explorer enjoy the wild with this tremendous combination from Pacific Play Tents!

$32.03 (click here to buy)

Carrera Evolution Winner's Challenge NASCAR Slot Car Set

Experience the racing systems for winners with this Carrera Evolution Winner's Challenge Slot Car Set! The fascination of the car, the adventure of motor sport, and the irresistible urge to compete against each other are transferred to scale and fitted with Carrera quality and Carrera technologies. This creates a platform for the young and old to be able to spend many entertaining hours at the Carrera racetrack.

Features

 1 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Car of Tomorrow J. Burton 

1 Dodge Avenger Car of Tomorrow K. Petty 

5 Standard straights 

1 Connecting section 

12 High banked curves 1/30deg 

2 Mech. speed controllers 

1 Transformer 

Guardrails 

$89.24 (click here to buy)

Random Item Wednesday - An Unauthentic Artifact

Since it's Thanksgiving week, today's Random Item is something that has roots in Native American culture. How deep those roots run, however, are questionable...

It's the Peace Pipe Tomahawk! Seems like a natural combination, right? Except for the fact that peace pipes were often use in religious ceremonies and tomahawks were often use as weapons.

And we can only assume that anyone who seriously collects Native American reproduction artifacts would want something that actually looks like it could have been used by a Native American, not a modernized mishmash of items. But, if this looks like something you'd like to have displayed in your home, it can be yours for just $23.73!

JJ Cole Bundle Me Collection

Protect your little one from the elements the easy way with the JJ Cole Bundle Me line of products! No need to mess with trying to get a squirming infant into a coat, or worry about whether or not the baby blankest have been kicked off. The JJ Cole Bundle Me keeps is a safe and easy way to keep your baby warm during the cold winter months! The Bundle Me line also includes a collection made for strollers that can fit toddlers up to 3 years old.

 Features

Wind and water resistant exterior

Hidden pocket for stylish convenience

Eliminates need for blankets and jackets

Transfers easily from car seat to stroller

Machine washable 100% polyester

Removable top for easy temperature control

Prices range from $19.50 to $68.03 (click here to shop JJ Cole)

LEGO Harry Potter Building Set - The Burrow

The Burrow is under attack by the Death Eaters! Race into the reeds to save Ginny and battle the Death Eaters before they destroy the Weasley's home with this LEGO Harry Potter building set!

Features:

Includes 6 LEGO minifigures: Harry Potter, Molly and Arthur Weasley, Fenrir Greyback, Bellatrix Lestrange, and Ginny Weasley

Open the windows, doors and gates!

Back is open for play inside!

Three floors of fun!

Realistic kitchen includes sink, dishes, long table, swiveling chairs, and storage

Unique to set: Greyback and Bellatrix

Exclusive to set: Molly and Arthur Weasley

$56.69 (click here to buy)

Dealomite Christmas Gift Ideas For Teachers

Our second gift guide installment is focusing on people who often go unnoticed and under-appreciated, despite doing a very important job. Today we're featuring a few gifts that will bring a smile to the face of your child's teacher!

The Teacher Tote-All: Teachers have a lot on their hands, and the Teacher Tote-All is designed to help. It folds flat for easy storage and is perfect for toting books and supplies between the car and the classroom.  A great organization tool for any educator!

Message For Improvement Stamp Set: Get six self - inking messages in one convenient place! Each stamp set includes six of the messages, artistically crafted with fun fonts and appealing art, for improvement needed most: From words of encouragement to prompts that promote good writing. 

Tasty Science Kit: Who knew science could taste so good? With this kit, you’ll whip up cupcakes, cookies, candy, and more—all in the name of science! Learn what makes cakes rise, candy crystallize, and more real chemistry happen in the kitchen. Tasty Science is packed with ingredients, recipes, activity cards, a test tube laboratory, and lots more to explore the science of taste.

Brain Quest Game: Play it smart with this Brain Quest Grades 1-6 Game!These fast-paced games help kids develop the skills that they'll need to succeed in school. Since players compete at their own age levels, BRAIN QUEST is designed for children of different ages to play together and it actually makes learning fun! The game for grades 1 - 6 includes more than 1,500 questions on school-related subjects.

Tri-Words: This fast paced word making game for 1-6 players is easy and has everything you need for word building fun. Everyone will have fun scrambling to sort out their 3-sided letter tiles into color-coded words. With a timer, special die and 30 tricolor tiles, it's got everything you need for word building fun. For grades 1 and up.




For more great teacher Christmas gift ideas, check our our learning and educationcal toys and games at Dealomite.com!

Weekly Roundup - When To Buy

Happy Friday deal seekers! Only 6 days left until Thanksgiving and one week until Black Friday! Are you ready?

Want to know which day is the best day to buy something? Read this article to find out!

And this article from Real Simple gives you a dated breakdown of which days are the best to do holiday and Christmas online shopping.

Finally, is Black Friday slowly becoming Black Thursday?

We also want to mention that, because of all the Black Friday craziness, there will be no weekly roundup next week. For all of you BF shoppers, here's hoping the lines are short, the crowds aren't too rowdy and the deals are plentiful!

Keeping The Kids Entertained - Thanksgiving Edition

Need something to keep the kids out of the kitchen while you finish cooking that delicious Thanksgiving meal? Here are a few items that should keep them entertained!

The Imagination Nation Friendship Bracelet Kit comes with 100 multi-colored beads, 14 skeins of thread to make multiple friendship creations.

It's an easy process for your kids to create fun and psychadelic works of art with the RoseArt Magic Spin Art Kit!

Great for entertaining kids and adults, we have puzzles ranging in size from 100 pieces to 3000 pieces! And with a variety of scenes for you to choose from!

A modern-day version of charades, Guesstures has them acting out multiple things in a fast-paced setting!

Want some more ideas and ways to keep your children entertained this holiday season? Visit Dealomite.com and take a look at our Toys & Games category to see more puzzles, arts and craft kids, puzzles, toys and more!

For When You're Making Coffee For Large Holiday Crowds

If you have a massive family, it's not unusual to expect to host 40 or 50 people at your house for the holidays. And while the thought of making food and drinks for all of those people might strike fear into the hearts of some, those who are preapred know they can handle it with ease!

One thing that can help: The West Bend Aluminum 36-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn! Yes, it looks like the ones they use at churches and synogauges and school functions across the country. But think about it; can your regular coffee pot handle after-dinner and early-morning coffee making duty for this large of a crowd? we think not!

Use this...

The 36-cup commercial coffee urn makes 1 cup per minute and offers smooth preparation, quick brewing and easy clean-up. It's is styled for the countertop or buffet table with heat-resistant base and handles. It also has a 2-way dripless faucet, automatic temperature control and coffee-level gauge.

$73.44 (click here to buy)


... and see lots of this at your holiday gatherings!




Random Item Wednesday - Necessary Instruction?

Today's random items definitley teaches some important lesson. It could even save lives. But it's still totally random.

It's the SAFE Instructional Self Defense DVD featuring Paul Vunak! Yeah, we haven't heard of him either, but apparently he's a world-renowned expert in the art of hand-to-hand combat, and his "fighting systems" can get you out of 95% of street confrontations.

Once again, it's not that we think self defense isn't important. We whole-heartedly believe people should know how to defend themselves in a fight. But, we just have to wonder, how did this DVD get grouped in to the collection of items that Dealomite sells? And how many people really learn self defense from a DVD rather than a class at the local YMCA or karate studio?

And, maybe it's just the cheesy and totally 90s-looking photograph on the front, but we think we'd have a hard time taking this guy seriously. We have a feeling this instructional DVD might look a little something like this:



Need a great deal on some not-so-random items? Then check out Dealomite.com today!

Winsome Wood Coat Hanger With Umbrella Stand

Keep your front hall or foyer clean and organized through the holidays AND give your guests somewhere nice to hang their hats with the Winsome Wood Coat Hanger and Umbrella Stand.

This newly-designed hat, coat and umbrella rack is made of solid wood, takes only 23.8" of floor space and is espresso colored to compliment any décor, making it a perfect piece for any entry way.

It is shipped ready to assemble complete with hardware and tools.

$60.69 (click here to buy)

Dealomite Gift Guide: For New & Expecting Moms

Even though you might think it's too early to start shopping for the holidays and Christmas, it's never too early to start planning. Planning ahead means you can scout out the best deals and stretch your shopping budget even farther!

We've put together several gift guides, which we'll be debuting over the next few weeks, to give you some ideas on what to buy for those special someones in your life. First up, the gift guide for new & expecting moms!

 First Years Indigo Stroller in Retro Red; aden + anais Swaddle Wrap 4-Pack; aden + anais Swaddle Love Book; JJ Cole Diaper Bag; First Years True Fit Convertible Recline Car Seat

First Years Spinning Bottle Drying Rack, First Years Infant & Toddler Thermometer,

Lamaze Spin & Rattle Toy Bar, Lamaze Playhouse Gym

Want some more ideas for new moms? Visit our Infant & Toddler section on Dealomite.com to see our entire collection of baby items!

Brinkmann All-In-One Outdoor Cooker

Thinking about smoking your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Or maybe frying it? No matter which cooking technique you choose, the Brinkmann All-In-One Outdoor Cooker can do it!

The All-In-One is the most versatile outdoor cooking system ever offered. It's modular design enables the All-In-One to be used as an LP gas grill, LP gas water smoker, charcoal grill, charcoal water smoker, or gas cooker/fryer with 170,000 BTU adjustable high/low burner.

The body features two chrome plated steel cooking grills for a 50-pound cooking capacity. A heat indicator in the lid eliminates guesswork and the wooden handles stay cool to the touch. Also includes a drip pan/ash guard, porcelain enamel water pan, lava rocks, and gas hose and regulator. Propane tank and pot not included.

So let the oven take care of all your side dishes this holiday season, and give that turkey or ham over to the Brinkmann All-In-One Outdoor Cooker!

$125.60 (click here to buy)

Thomas and Friends a Busy Day At The Quarry Set

It's a busy day  at the quarry for the engines.Thomas and Mavis are working hard all over the Island of Sodor. They go up and down over the hills at the quarry and pick up barrels of sand to deliver to the wharf. At the wharf, they can pick up or drop off cargo, and the wharf crane helps move the cargo from the tugboat to the trains' cargo cars.

Little engineers will have hours of fun helping the engines with the Busy Day At The Quarry Playset. This Thomas & Friends set will bring your children hours of fun and is a great gift to find under the Christmas tree!

$105.30 (click here to buy)

Dealomite Weekly Roundup - Holiday Savings

Happy Friday gang! Every week we get closer to Black Friday, but according to some of these articles, you can already get Black Friday prices! Read more to get the details...

Consumer Reports says that Home Depot and Lowe's are both offering early Black Friday specials on appliances.

Is a TV on your shopping list for Black Friday? This article talks about how low some prices will go.

But before you spend on Black Friday, you'll be spending on your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are a few tips on stretching your Thanksgiving meal budget.

And finally, if you plan on traveling for the holidays this year, you might have to pay higher ticket prices due to fewer flyers.

Knife Sharpeners For Thanksgiving Dinner

It's the crowning moment of Thanksgiving dinner. After hours of basting and baking, the lucious turkey, the star of the dinner table, is finally ready to be carved. Mouths water, plates are ready to be filled and then... you have to hack that beautiful bird to pieces because your knife is dull!

Don't have this scene happen to you! Get a jump on those dull knives with one of Dealomite's knife sharpeners! You can go fancy, with one of the Chef's Choice Proffesional Knife Sharpeners (that feature diamond abrasivses). These range in price from $71.50 to $143.65.

Or, if your knife just needs a quick pick-me-up, try the SOG Countertop Sharpener which is selling for just $18.75 now. It has suction technology, which  means you can sharpen your knives with minimal effort.

No need to hack away at that bird! No matter which one you choose, you can rest easily know that the turkey will get carved easily and quickly on Thanksgiving! 

First Years Magna Light Baby Stroller

The lightweight First Years Magna Light magnesium stroller offers one-hand fold and unfold, full-recline positioning for baby and weighs just 17 pounds! This "sedan-ride" stroller offers a full recline, smooth ride, and looks great on walks around the neighborhood, but at 17 pounds, doesn't strain your back when you lift into the back of the mini-van or trunk. It's one stroller that meets ALL of your needs!

Features:

• Stands when folded to protect the cleanliness of the fabric and avoid scratching plastic parts.
• Rotating handle for comfortable pushing--for taller caregivers too.
• Accepts the state-of-the-art Compass infant car seat.
• Adjustable handle, tray for baby and parent tray.
• Metal steering posts deliver high-quality tracking and a smooth push with no "shimmy and shake"
• For children up to 40 lbs. and up to 40 inches tall.

$64.15 (click here to buy)

The Best Travel Bags & Suitcases For Holiday Travelers

If you're traveling during the holiday season, you know there are a lot of things that could go wrong. Your flight could be delayed or canceled. The line at security is a million people long, meaning you're going to just make your plane. If you check a bag, the airline might lose it.

Well, Dealomite can help with that (at least the luggage part). Our collection of travel bags and compact suitcases can fit all your gear but are still small enough that they can be easily carried through crowded airports and stored in the overhead bin. No bulky luggage weighing you down, no sir!

Take a look some of the options we have for you:

For traveling moms, the JJ Cole System Diaper Bag comes with its own coordinated changing pad, pacifer pod, iPod pocket and enough room to hold your carry-on necessities like ID, phone and a book!

The Heys USA Metallic Beauty Case (comes in silver or blue) is perfect for your cosmetic and toiletries, but also can pull double duty as a sleek handbag! It has zippered compartments, removable mirror and an attachment to securely to your suitcase for while you're walking through the airport!

Eagle Creek's Pack-It Protech Cube is great if you carry a lot of electronics (laptop, cameras, iPods, etc.). The cube has molded foam structures that provide support and protection from being knocked around, and customizable dividers fit things in snugly without scratching!

Also from Eagle Creek is the Ramble 22 suitcase, which features laminated mesh dividers that can keep dirty and clean clothes separate. It also has an ergonomic handle and sturdy off-road wheels!



These are just a few of the easy carry-on options we have for travelers, so be sure to visit Dealomite and see the rest of our selection! And here's to you having easy, safe and happy holiday traveling!

Random Item Wednesday - For Those That Do Extreme Writing

What's so cool about today's random item? Well, it's Original Astronaut Space Pen that can write from any angle (even in zero gravity) AND it write in extreme tempertures, from an Artic -30F to 250F!

Ok, so that stuff is actually kind of cool, but it's also actually pretty pointless. Unless you're an astronaut (which was the original use for the space pen) or an explorer that's cavorting around in hazardous climates, who really needs a pen with those features?

But, if you're a NASA geek, this could be a cool item to have. We have the original silver space pen for $35.00, or the black rubber finish space pen for just $7.50! And please, if you ever do use the pen in any of the aformentioned extreme conditions, let us know how it works!

Gold Trimmed Dinner Set by Colin Cowie

If you're entertaining family and friends over the holidays, one of the biggest decisions is how to decorate the table. A beautifuly designed tablescape helps bring a sense of festivity and elegance to your party. It can make a family dinner feel more intimate, inviting and special.

With this elegant Gold Trimmed Dinner Set, from celebrity designer and event planner Colin Cowie, it's easy to transform your dining room table into something more.

Each dinner set includes 4:

• 11" dinner plates
• 8.125" salad plates
• 19 oz. bowls - measure approx. 5-3/4" in diameter x 2-1/2"H each.

$63.14 (click here to buy)

Super Marble Run Toy Set

You know how some Christmas gifts are played with for about an hour before they are forgotten about? Well we're positive that this toy set will not suffer that fate this holiday season! This is something that your kids will play with for hours and hours!

With the Super Marble Run by Quercetti, your children can build the biggest mazes and watch real glass marbles go zooming through the chutes and across the bridges. This huge, 224-piece marble run includes 2 exclusive double entrance funnels and 3 exclusive spirals, real marbles, base pieces for sturdy construction and extra long bridges for building larger structures. (For ages 8 years and up.)

$42.00 (click here to buy)

Weekly Roundup - It's Black Friday Time!

Happy Friday everyone! With Halloween over, we are in full-on Black Friday mode! Expect to see a lot of articles with tips on how to save the most money on Black Friday and where to find the best deals. See below, for example...

Did you know that some retailers are starting Black Friday deals before Black Friday?

For those who are waiting until the actual Black Friday to start shopping, this article has 12 tips to help you save the most money.

And this article lists the best and worst things to buy during the month of November.

Moving on to Christmas, Home Depot is once again offering discounts on new Christmas lights (up to $5 off) when you trade in your old lights.

Want great savings every day? Then shop with us at www.dealomite.com!

aden + anais Jungle Jam Sleeping Bag

We sell A LOT of aden + anais products at Dealomite - they are by far one of our most popular brands! And once you order, it's easy to see why. The muslin is so light and soft, and comfortable for your baby. It's no wonder that so many celebrities (who can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on baby blankets) choose aden + anais for their children.

With aden + anais, you don't have to spend hundreds for high quality. With Dealomite's low prices and ongoing Fast Fuze Deals, you only need a few tens to get a wonderful sleeper or swaddle wrap for your precious baby. Today, we have this Jungle Jam Sleeping Bag, designed to be worn over a baby's pajamas so you can eliminate loose crib blankets, on sale for just $18.90!

This price is lowest price we could find on the web! Want proof? Here's a screenshot from our Google Shopping search:

**FYI** This price is good only for today! Click here to get your aden + anais Fast Fuze Deal now!

Random Item Wednesday - Hey, I'm Missing A Piece

We selected today's random item simply because we honestly didn't know things like this existed before today. It's the Puzzle Roll-Away Mat, designed to expertly store you unfinished puzzles!

Now, we can appreciate that there are some hard-core puzzle lovers out there who might find this handy, but here's our sticking point: Wouldn't these puzzlers have a designated spot for their puzzles so they wouldn't have to move it if company came over?

And if you're a casual puzzler, well, you probably didn't care that much about completing the puzzle anyway so, back in the box it goes! So, you can see why we're confused as to who, exactly, needs a puzzle storage mat. But hey, if you fall into that category, it can be yours for just $10.50! And if you need some puzzles to store in it, we have those too!

First Years Compass Booster Seat

Is your child ready to move to a belt-positioning booster? The First Years Compass Booster Seat is easy to use and has features that were developed with you and your toddler in mind. It has a six-position, adjustable "no gap" back. As your child grows, the back of our booster does too!

Features

• Narrow bottom rails allow the seat to fit into sculpted bucket seats even in small cars
• Head rest has a full EPP foam (bicycle helmet foam) liner to absorb energy in an impact
• Head rest now accomadates newer vehicle head rests
• Luxurious fine fabrics and thick, triple layer padding for comfort

$61.19 (click here to buy)

First Years Gentle Glide Portable Glider

The First Years Gentle Glide Portable Glider offers baby a gentle gliding motion, and Mom easy fold-up portability. The gliding motion is more soothing than swinging, and is what babies know and love.

Features:

• Easy-glide, back-and-forth motion (soothing)
• Compact design; folds easily for portability
• Adjustable speed settings
• 3 types of music to choose from – 18 songs in all!
• Swing away and detachable toy arm for easy in and out

$63.35 (click here to buy)