Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ive got some great stocking stuffer ideas!

Today I am going to focus completely on some stocking stuffer ideas that will really get you noticed!

The first of which is Tangles, Tangles are one of those toys that is universally attractive to preschoolers to adults. What exactly is a Tangle? Hm. I'm still not so sure but it really is fun to play with. Though recommended for ages 3+ as the links do come apart if stressed and could possibly be swallowed both Connor and myself both love playing with our Tangles and I leave one on my desk for those times when I'm experiencing writers block and I need something to ease my mind.

The Tangle is a motion toy basically you bend it, move it, twist it, anyway that makes you happy. There is no wrong and right way to play with your Tangle and there is no real goal other than just pure entertainment. It can be a stress reliever, a busy toy for car trips, a lesson in dna (there is even a dna version), really anything you want your Tangle to be it is. Tangles come in all sorts of colors and textures too so you can really get one that most fits your personality. Metallic, fuzzy, textured, clear, glow in the dark, big tangles, little tangles, for a small toy there sure are a lot of options!

You can see all of the Tangles and buy your own on the Tangle website and pick up a few for Christmas. At anywhere from $3.99 and up you can pick up a few and use them as stocking stuffers there is even a light up version and a chrome version that would be great for the teenagers or adults on your list!

I have two Tangle packages to giveaway to two lucky winners that has a random assortment of Tangles.

To enter :

  • Leave a comment on this post. Check out Tropic Thunder and tell me what you love about Ben Stiller or what has been your favorite comedity in the last few years!
  • Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
  • Please US entries only.
  • To get extra credit :
    • For an extra entry :
    • Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
    • Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
    • One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
    • This contest will end Dec 30th at midnight!

81 comments:

  1. JennaNovember 23, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Ben Stiller is so funny! I love how he always looks so serious when he is being funny. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  2. MegNovember 23, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    I love Ben Stiller in Zoolander. I thought it looked pretty cheesy, but was surprised how much I loved it-thanks!
    gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com

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  3. MegNovember 23, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Also a subscriber.
    gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com

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  4. justicecwNovember 23, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    I love Ben Stiller's voice....especially in the Madagascar films. Just hearing his voice is funny to me! justicecw@hotmail.com

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  5. wiggetNovember 23, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    my husband and i just saw tropic thunder. it was awesome! one of the funnier movies i've ever seen, though my favorite ben stiller movie has to be there's something about mary.
    smkao@hotmail.com

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  6. wiggetNovember 23, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    subscriber

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  7. VickieCNovember 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    I love the fact that he can be funny without even trying so hard,he comes from a comedic family,I love his mom an dad too,thanks


    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  8. VickieCNovember 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I am a subscriber


    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  9. KristieNovember 23, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Ben Stiller was great in Madagascar! :-)

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  10. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    I love Ben Stiller in Zoolander. Thanks!!!

    Stampnsark@aol.com

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  11. Amy's Stocking StuffersNovember 23, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    I just stumbled upon your blog because I'm always searching for stocking stuffers. These Tangles are a nice idea. But I just wanted to comment especially that I love the name of your blog, and your banner with you, the baby, and the dogs. Did you design that yourself? It's perfect!

    My husband and I have seven cats. No baby, though! ;-)

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    DId you mean to make this one about ben Stiller?
    Anyway, I love the Tangles, my son used to have one, but it has disappeared. He would be so excited to see a new one in his stocking!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

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  13. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    umm - I'm not a big fan of Ben Stiller - but I think the Tangles look like lots of fun, and my kids would love to have them in their stockings on Christmas morning. :o)

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  14. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    I'm a subscriber!

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  15. Shelly LeathamNovember 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Ben Stiller is great in Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers!!!

    Thanks

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  16. Shelly LeathamNovember 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    I am a subscriber! Thanks again

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  17. ♥ LLL with Leslie ♥November 24, 2008 at 5:42 AM

    I love him in meet the parents.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I like Ben in Meet the Fockers.

    risanjax@metrocast.net

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  19. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I like Ben in Meet the Fockers.

    risanjax@metrocast.net

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  20. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, it looks like they are making new Tangles that I have never seen before.

    I don't know why you want us to comment on Ben Stiller in a Tangle giveaway, but here goes:
    -he is in so many funny movies, some are borderline stupid/funny, but sometimes that is just that kind of movie you need.
    -he's pretty cute too :)

    lori (at) kvsys (dot) com

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  21. valerie2350November 24, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    I loved Ben Stiller in Zoolander :)

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  22. valerie2350November 24, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    blogged it :)
    http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/2008/11/sevendogs-tangle-giveaway-123008.html

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  23. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 6:52 AM

    Haven't seen Tropic Thunder and Ben Stiller is not one of my favorites - but the Tangles look exciting!
    anastacer at verizon dot net

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  24. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    subscriber
    anastacer at verizon dot net

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  25. nancyNovember 25, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    I loved Meet the Parents

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  26. phxbneNovember 25, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    I am a subscriber

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  27. phxbneNovember 25, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    He is one of my favorites - especially in Zoolander

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  28. FawnGeorgeNovember 25, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    Well for Movies I like Ben Stiller, in Meet the Fockers. But I really like Jim Belushi in According to Jim on TV. He is so funny. Of course I also watch Two and Half men. It is also a funny show, but is sexual. According to Jim is more Family oriented.

    mammalnut2000@yahoo.com

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  29. NadiNovember 25, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    I can watch Meet the Parents over and over and die laughing every single time!

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  30. NadiNovember 25, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    Suscriber.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  31. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Well I do love me some Ben Stiller, but I can't help but feel that these instructions were accidently carried over from your Tropic Thunder giveaway. Nevertheless, my favorite Stiller joint is Zoolander. Best David Duchovny cameo EVER.
    (Tangles are pretty great toys, too, just so we don't give them the shaft. I checked out the website. The Amazing Chrome Set is practically a piece of art!)

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    I'm subscribed.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. JaymeNovember 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    i like how he can be so serious at times but still look totally funny. he always has that smirk on his face and that just makes you want to laugh.

    jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com

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  34. bison61November 26, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    I loved the movies Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  35. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    Meet the Fockers was one of my favorite movies of his.

    Adam Sandler always make sme laugh too!

    Carrie
    mountainrailway at gmail dot com

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  36. cathyhallNovember 28, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    Loving Ben, especially in Starsky and Hutch when he has a dance off in teh disco when he is under the influence. he is hilarious!! and i am a terrible gossip mag reader, but he seems like the perfect hubby too.

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  37. cathyhallNovember 28, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    RSS subscriber, thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  38. cathyhallNovember 28, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Just read Marigold's comment and I want to say I looked at tangles too and loved the Tangle Jr. Sparkle. I also liked reading about handing them at at the school.

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  39. ~*Just Plain Momma*~December 1, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    love ben stiller in meet the parents...one of my favorites...never saw meet the fockers though ill have to check it out.
    lilhottemomma@yahoo.com

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  40. katyDecember 1, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    The Tangles look like fun. My fav Ben Stiller movie is There's Something About Mary.

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  41. Teresa690December 3, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    I usually laugh in the styling products section at the store, because of his "hair gel" moment in Theres Something About Mary! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  42. KellyDecember 4, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    We loved Meet the Fockers. Funny stuff.

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  43. Idaho JillDecember 4, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    I loved Ben Stiller in Dodgeball. Favorite comedy the last few years? Probably Superbad...thanks

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  44. Idaho JillDecember 4, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    I'm a new reader subscriber, thanks

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  45. stupendousdanDecember 7, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I love the look on Ben Stiller's face when he is trying to use motion toys and can't figure them out.

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  46. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    Ben in "There's Something About Mary rocks. He is just hillarious.
    Thanks!
    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  47. tsslugDecember 8, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Ben Stillar kind of looks like Santa

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  48. Ms. CandiceDecember 15, 2008 at 5:35 AM

    I think you left the Ben Stiller comment thing on from your Tropic Thunder review. I like Meet the Parents.
    But these Tangles look really fun; I vaguely remember possibly having a miniature one when I was around 12 years old. I would love to see the new products for myself!

    onlycancan at hotmail dot com

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  49. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    your button's on my blog :)

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  50. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    I would love to try Tangles, they look great for little ones!

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  51. BeckyDecember 16, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    I loved Ben in Meet the Fockers.

    I also really like the Tangle Jr. Glow In the Dark. These are so cool and I have been looking for some stocking stuffers for the boys and these are perfect!

    Thanks so much!

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  52. BeckyDecember 16, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    I am a subscriber!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    be n stiller cracks me up...i loved him in meet the parents! thanks
    christinbanda@yahoo.com

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  54. Andrea HatfieldDecember 21, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    My favorite comedy lately was Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It was hilarious!

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  55. REDecember 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I loved Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  56. REDecember 22, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    I'm a subscriber! Thanks!

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  57. Jennifer-Eighty MPH MomDecember 25, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    One of the things I love most about Ben Stiller is his priceless expressions - I can just look at him and laugh. My favorite movie was "Meet the Parents"...so funny!

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  58. Jennifer-Eighty MPH MomDecember 25, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    I've subscribed to your blog using Google Reader...

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  59. Jennifer-Eighty MPH MomDecember 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    I have your button on my sidebar

    http://letsventandshare.blogspot.com/

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  60. GinnyDecember 26, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    Well I love Ben in Meet the Fockers & just in case, I love Metallic toy from Tangle :)

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  61. janetfayeDecember 28, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    I love Ben Stiller's comedic talent to make people laugh.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  62. janetfayeDecember 28, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    I am subscribed.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  63. AnonymousDecember 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Meet the Parents still makes me laugh

    weblynx at hotmail.com

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  64. CarolynDecember 29, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Zoolander is the funniest movie with Ben Stiller.
    Tangles look fun. My son would actually be quiet for a while!

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  65. BrookeDecember 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    I love Ben Stiller when he's angry. In that 90s movie with Winona Ryder, especially.

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  66. BrookeDecember 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    I subscribe.

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  67. SarahDecember 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    I love everything about Ben Stiller, I think he's hilarious. Meet the Parents was probably my favorite of his movies. So uncomfortable yet so funny.

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  68. SarahDecember 29, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    I subscribe via Google Reader.

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  69. daniDecember 30, 2008 at 3:19 AM

    I love ben's big ears. Something About Mary is one of my favorites.

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  70. Samantha PDecember 30, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    i love anything by the Judd Apatow gang, Superbad, Knocked Up Role Models, all REALLY funny!

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  71. Samantha PDecember 30, 2008 at 4:48 AM

    also a subscriber

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  72. MistyDecember 30, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Ben Stiller is great in Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers... loved both those movies.
    thank you!@
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  73. MistyDecember 30, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    subscribed.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  74. MistyDecember 30, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    following you.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  75. MistyDecember 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    blogged it!
    http://thismommyhasanopinion.blogspot.com/2008/12/stocking-stuffer-giveaway.html

    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  76. LeaneDecember 30, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    I thought this was for the tangles giveaway, but it had the tropic thunder link. I would really like to try any of the variety of tangles available.........

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  77. LeaneDecember 30, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    I am a subscriber.

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  78. MajaDecember 30, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    I would love this toy. Looks fun.

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  79. MajaDecember 30, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    subscriber

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  80. jennifer57December 30, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    we loved Meet the Fockers

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Thanks, and I look forward to reading your blog.

    Rose.

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