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5 Amazing Gifts for Pet Lovers

10/30/2022

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us japan fam's 2022 best gifts for pet lovers
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Responsival but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Additionally, this post includes some affiliate links - we earn commission from purchases made after clicking.
Gift giving should be thoughtful, from the heart, maybe even a bit humorous. If the intended gift recipient has (or had) a beloved pet, this can be a great theme to run with, so I've curated a 2022 Best Gifts for Pet Lovers roundup to save you time in your researching! Maybe one of these will jump out at you as a wonderful gift for your spouse, your child, maybe even yourself!! So, let's go!

1. Custom Pet Portrait
Your fur babies rightfully take up a big piece of your heart, so why not give them a dedicated space on your wall with a fun wrapped canvas custom pet portrait!? Mr&MrsPaw has got your back here, quite literally, they even have pet portrait throw pillows! And cell phone cases. And mugs! They have tons of designs to choose from, too. Selecting one is definitely the hardest part! Search by theme: Renaissance (I'm a huge Bridgerton fan, so couldn't help putting our guinea pig's cutie patootie face added to this "Noble" design!!), Film & TV (great for lovers of Harry Potter, Star Wars etc!), Asian Style, and Hobbies & Jobs (Want to see your dog play baseball? Yeah, I thought so!!) Most designs are for a single pet but they do have some especially for groups of 2, 3, or 4 pets!
us japan fam's 2022 best gifts for pet lovers - Mr&MrsPaw custom pet portraits
photos from mrmrspaw.com
After I submitted my order, they emailed me with a proof for approval, and I was blown away by how they edited the color and angle to look absolutely PERFECT!!! About a week later the canvas arrived and it's absolutely beautiful, and so hilarious, we just love it!!! Watch our first reactions here, so funny!!!
us japan fam's best gifts for pet lovers - guinea pig before and after pet portrait

2. Pet Cam
Being able to check in with your fur baby while you're at work or away for the weekend is priceless, so thankfully there are some great pet cams out there! You love the eufy robot vaccuum (who doesn't), but did you realize they make a pet camera that even dispenses treats - so you can play catch and watch their happy little face catching and nomming up that food in real time! SO FUN!! With a 1080p clarity, smart motion tracking, 2-way audio, a 170 degree wide angle, and 16gb of local storage! Buy the eufy Pet Dog Camera D605 on eufy's website or Amazon.
us japan fam's 2022 best gifts for pet lovers - eufy pet cam
photos from us.eufy.com

3. Photo Jewelry
A great way to keep a pet always with you, or honor a pet that's already crossed the rainbow bridge, special moments photo jewelry from mint&lily are beautiful in so many ways. Add your pet's photo to a bracelet or necklace (they currently have 12 gorgeous designs to choose from), hold it up to your eye with light behind it (or put your camera lens up to it) and boom, a beautiful picture of your beloved fur baby appears!! If you haven't already joined the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt wagon on this one, just give in already and get one!
gifts for pet lovers - special moments photo jewelry from mint&lily
photos from mintandlily.com

4. Paw Prints
Pearhead has two framed options for including a photo of your pet along with the pawprint - either imprinted in clay or stamped! Or you could do your pet's pawprints and kids' footprints in stepping stones in the garden!
us japan fam's 2022 best gifts for pet lovers - pawprint frames from pearhead
photos from pearhead.com

5. Subscription Box for Pets
It seems there is a subscription box for EVERYTHING these days - from Sake and Japanese snacks (click for our fun YT unboxings on those) to clothes and games, there are some great ones for pets, too!  Bark Box is probably the most well known one for dogs. Check out Skip and Scamper for cats, Piggie Box for guinea pigs, Happy Bunny Club for rabbits... you get the idea!!
Subscription Boxes for Pets
photos from barkbox.com skipandscamper.com piggiebox.com

If interested in sustainable & zero waste pet products, check out The Kind Pet, a brand new online store co-founded by my very own AMAZING sister!  Be sure to follow their blog for great tips and support for those on their sustainability journey, no matter what that looks like!​
The Kind Pet - sustainable and eco-friendly products for your pet
from thekindpet.com

If you loved this best gifts for pet lovers roundup, we think you'll love these other gift guides, too!!
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Best Active Toys for Kids | 2022 Christmas Gift Ideas

10/14/2022

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2022 Best Active Toys for Kids 2022 Christmas Gift Ideas blog cover
Disclaimer: Most of these toys were sent to us free to review over the years, but we honestly LOVE them! Links below are affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate & Thrasio Influencer, I earn commission from purchases made after clicking :)
Tis the season for Christmas shopping!! To help you out, I've compiled a list of the BEST ACTIVE TOYS FOR KIDS! Whether you have sport loving active kids, or need toys to help get your kids off screens and moving their bodies, this list has something (or many things) your kids (and maybe even YOU) will love!!!

Watch my roundup video featuring short demos of these awesome toys, and shop using my affiliate links below!!

SCOOTERS & RIDE ONS:
  • Ezy-Roller (ages 4-adult, us parents love this, too!)
  • Cooghi Push-Sit-Stand Converting Scooter (for  ages 1-5 years)
  • ​​​Beleev 3-wheel kick scooter (for ages 3-6 years)
  • Beleev Small 2-wheel kick scooter (for ages 5-12 years)
  • Beleev Large  2-wheel kick scooter (for ages 8 - adult, us parents love it, too!)
  • PlasmaCar (ages 3-adult)
  • Beleev Skateboard (220lb weight max) 

DANCE MATS:
  • Dance Mat by Lefree Toys (for pink/purple/princess lovers)
  • Light Up Dance Mat by Kidzlane (a more gender neutral one) 

ROLLERBLADES & ROLLERSKATES:
  • Adjustable Rainbow Roller Skates by 4-Pejijar
  • SKL Adjustable Rollerblades

MISC. OUTDOOR SPORTS & ACTIVE TOYS:
  • Light Up Glow in the Dark Football by GlowCity
  • Portable Outdoor Basketball Hoop by Yaheetech
  • Geo Dome Climber by Lifetime
  • The Swurfer Disc Swing
  • Bounce House by AirMyFun
  • 4-Pack of Rechargeable Walkie Talkies by Radioditty​

MISC. INDOOR ACTIVE FUN:
  • GymBarPro gymnastics pullover bar (this was a collapsible one and great but it's no longer listed, we actually graduated to a taller, sturdier, but non collapsible one - if that sounds like what you're looking for check out the Safly Fun Gymnastics Bar that adjusts from 3 - 5' high and has a 300 pound weigh capacity!
  • Over the Door Basketball Hoop by QDragon
  • Ring Toss by Elite Sportz
  • Rechargeable LaserTag by ArmoGear
  • Boxing Battle by ArmoGear
  • Portable Ping Pong Set by NIBIRU SPORT

OUTDOOR WATER TOYS:
  • Reusable Silicone Water Balloons
  • Splash Battle Laser Tag by ArmoGear
  • 68" Sprinkler Splash Pad by Ricoco​​
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October 11-12 Prime Day Sales

10/11/2022

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​We love a good sale, am I right? And Amazon has plopped a 2nd prime day holiday right in our laps!!
That's right, today and tomorrow (October 11-12, 2022) there are TONS of items with huge discounts for prime members!! If you haven't done so already, get a 1 month free Amazon Prime Membership here (if you've already done it before, just sign up for Prime, the monthly fee will be way less than all the $$$$ you save shopping!!).

GREAT SALES!!!

Save over $50 on the Cloud Shiatsu Heated Foot Massager (watch my review below and buy it here)

Save 30% on Tineco iFloor3 that mops and vacuums AT THE SAME TIME (and self cleans) - this thing is amazing!!! Watch my demo video below and buy it here!

Save $80 on this amazing cordless stick vacuum I love from Ganiza (watch my review video below and click here to buy it)

Save $180 on the Gotrax 3-wheel e-scooter!! Watch my demo video below and buy it here!

Save on this 2-pack of cute touch lamps that are dimmable and have USB A & C plugs and AC plugs in the lamp so you can charge your phone, hook up alarm clock and more! Watch my demo video below and buy here!

Save $20 on string light poles! Watch my demo video below and buy here!

Save $18 on this cozy electric blanket! Watch my review video below and buy it here!
15% off Peleton Bike
20% off Macbook Air
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72% off Echo Dot with Plug
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