Stuller Signet Ring
Vera Bradley Large
Duffel Wellness Mats
$149 Wellnessmats.com
Wellness Mats bridges the
latest in ergonomics, design
and customization with its new
monogrammed mat, the Signature
Collection. The Heirloom
pattern has a delicate, botanical
design. The Gatsby pattern is a
sophisticated, geometric design
resembling styles from the Art
Deco period. Select from eight
color options and one classic
initial in either metallic gold or
silver. $85 plus $8 for monogramming
Verabradley.com Heading out of town for the
weekend or on a quick getaway?
This duffel will help your
loved one pack it all in style.

With generous pockets inside
and out, this travel bag folds
flat and features easy-to-clean
lining in case of toiletry spills.

Available in a variety of patterns
and collegiate colors.

Lovely Decals Name
Wall Decal
$18 Lovelydecals.com
Let the special child in your life
know he or she is growing up
surrounded by love. A name decal
will take center stage in a nursery,
child’s room or playroom with
their name written in large letters.

Choose from a variety of styles
including airplanes, trucks and
nautical themes, butterflies and other
whimsical animals.

$391 and up
Columbusdiamondexchange.com Traditionally considered a gentleman’s
ring, the signet ring is now
worn by men and women, especially
with personalization trending. This
testament of personal style and
family heritage can feature a single
initial or monogram, crest or coat of
arms, artwork or a custom engraved
design. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana,
Stuller provides a range of fine jewelry
products to jewelry professionals
across the world. To find a dealer near
you, visit stuller.com
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Hot toys
Hot toys By Melissa Erickson
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Toy sales jumped nearly 7 percent
in 2016 to $19.4 billion, according to
the NPD Group, a market research
company. The week before Christmas
is critical to toy sellers; last year
it accounted for 8 percent of annual
sales, according to NPD.

Look no further for some of 2017’s
hottest toys. Here are some of the
standouts from the American International
Toy Fair:
Fingerlings by WowWee
$14.99 Toys R Us
These adorable, interactive baby
monkeys respond to sound, motion
and touch. You can hang them on
your finger or anywhere and they
respond with blinking eyes, kissing
lips, turning heads and crazy
monkey sounds. Plus for parents:
A battery-saving feature turns
the toy off after five minutes of
inactivity. Fisher-Price Think & Learn
Teach ‘n Tag Movi
$49.99 Target
This cool little robot is ready to
roll with three game modes and
six games to keep your child
thinking and moving. Teach ‘n Tag
Movi encourages preschoolers to think critically
and follow directions, whether that means
asking questions or testing their dance skills.

Moving 360 degrees with light-up buttons
and more than 60 different faces,
this will be a popular choice for giftgivers
looking to find a fun STEM toy for
early learners.

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Nerf N-Strike Elite Alpha-Hawk
Power Wheels Wild Thing
$274 Walmart
For advanced riders and bigger kids
looking for more excitement and thrills,
check out the Power Wheels Wild Thing
12-volt ride-on. With dual joysticks to
control steering forward and in reverse,
the Wild Thing is also great for spinning
360 degrees in quick, tight circles. Its top
speed is 5 mph, and big, durable tires
make it ready for use on the pavement,
sidewalk or grass. Plus, there’s a stability
sensor to prevent tipping. Recommended
for ages 5 to 10.

Fashion Design
$29.99 Nerf.hasbro.com
Nerf is constantly reinventing its
toy guns and the AlphaHawk is
a winner. It combines a revolver
hold with a rifle design and an
easy-loading gun that holds five
darts and works with deadbolt
action. Ages 8 and up can blast with
confidence. Includes 10 darts and
is compatible with Elite darts (sold
separately). Kingdomino
$18 Amazon.com
Award-winning board games are something the whole family can enjoy. Even
better: Kingdomino is a strategy game that lasts about only 15 minutes.

It’s dominoes with a kingdom-building twist. You are a lord seeking new lands
to expand your kingdom. For up to four players 8 and up.

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