Though we still have a bit of time before Christmas it’s never too early to keep an eye out for great gift ideas, especially ones sure to be a big hit come Christmas morning. I’ve actually got a couple great ideas for you, all from Noodle Head, a company that believes “imagination, creativity, ingenuity, concentration, personal interaction, and good conversation are developed and ignited with real-world projects and toys.”

Noodle Head has quite the lineup of great gift ideas, and I had the opportunity to check out a couple Pawparazzi pets, Bag Buddies, and Travel Buddies. If any of you have girls at home, a Pawparazzi pet would make the perfect gift. These miniature pet “celebrities” come with a carrying purse, blanket, and celebrity magazine. Be “mom of the year” and go with the Pawparazzi Celebrity Style Set, which includes a carrying purse, leash, collar, blanket, name charm, silver food dish, matching peral collar, and girl’s pearl necklace. We received the Indy and Lexi, and my girls could hardly wait to get those little pups in their purses. And what I love the most about these little critters is how very little they are. No need to figure out just where you’re going to put one more stuffed animal. Plus, if my girls are any indication of how your daughters will react, these little babies will be kept close at hand and carried with them wherever they go. No need to make room in the toy box, unless Santa puts the Hotel Pawparazzi and large selection of Pawparazzi accessories under the tree as well!

Noodle Head’s Bag Buddies are the cutest of luggage tags, though I’d be hesitant to use them on a cross-country flight (only because someone might find their cuteness hard to resist). But these would be perfect for placing on school bags or backpacks. And the company’s Travel Buddies neck pillows are an ingenious way to fight gravity’s pull on a toddler’s head. (I don’t know how they sleep with their head kinked to the side like that!). We were able to test the Giraffe and Cat Travel Buddies and they were extremely comfortable. Plus your little ones can drool all they want as these buddies are hypo-allergenic and machine washable. Just like the name suggests, this is the perfect travel pillow–must be why it received the “Best Vacation Products” award from Dr. Toy in 2005. Though made to fit a child, I’m considering getting the Raccoon for myself!

Noodle Head also offers a variety of art kits, another great way to provide “creative fun for active kids.” The company’s products are right in line with its tagline, “get out and play!” –Emily

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