Disney Frozen Toys For Girls

It wasn't a surprise when Disney's "Frozen", the studio's 53rd full length animated movie, was a hit with kids everywhere. However, the extent of the success caught even Disney on the hop.

Frozen was the highest grossing animated movie of all time. It was also the fifth highest grossing movie of all time and the highest grossing movie of 2013.

It's based on "The Snow Queen", by Hans Christian Andersen and is, at its core, a tale of sisterly love. That may be part of the reason why it is so incredibly popular with young girls.

As a result of the enormous popularity of the movie, demand for Frozen merchandise - toys, games, costumes, etc. - greatly outstripped supply. For several months after the movie release, frustrated parents searched in vain for Frozen related items for their own little princesses.

Fortunately Disney's marketing team has addressed the issue now and Frozen toys for girls are much easier to find.

Here are a few examples of what's on the market right now:

http://fromzeronow.com/frozen-toys-for-girls/

https://flipboard.com/section/disney-frozen-toys-for-girls-bgZtSv

Disney Frozen Princess Elsa Costume

It's surprising how history repeats itself. Many years ago, I can remember the difficulty to find either Buzz Lightyear or Woody toys following the release of the original Toy Story movie. Fortunately I got one - so my son was happy.

It's not often that the Disney marketing department gets it wrong - but they totally underestimated the demand for Toy Story merchandise. Fast forward 20 years to 2013 and pretty much the same thing happens again.

Disney seemed to be totally unprepared for the demand for Frozen toys, games and costume following the release of its 53rd full length animated movie. To be fair, not many people saw it coming - the movie was basically a remake of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen", and most critics seemed to consider it as being pretty run of the mill.

However, it really seemed to resonate with young girls, and demand for Frozen merchandise totally outstripped the available supplies. Once again, frustrated parents had a tough job to find the toys, games, clothes, backpacks and pencil cases that their little princesses demanded.

Fortunately things are a bit better now and Frozen merchandise is much more readily available - albeit almost a year after the release of the movie. Check out some of the Disney Frozen Princess Elsa costume choices below:

And don't forget, there's going to be a new Disney release of Cinderella next year. Get ready to grab your Cinderella merchandise well in advance!

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Disney Frozen Bedding

Disney's Frozen was their big blockbuster of 2013. It was the company's 53rd full length animated movie - and it was loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" - with some modifications for the Disney style of magic.

It's basically a story of sisterly love, which is probably why it was such a big hit with young girls everywhere. Young girls still go nuts for this movie - and many of them will want a Disney Frozen theme in their bedroom.

A bedroom makeover can be a daunting prospect - whether it's for an adult or a child - and children can be very demanding "customers". However, if you want to establish a theme in a child's bedroom, it's a lot easier than you think.

At the risk of stating the obvious, the bed is the focus of the room - which is why it's called the bedroom I suppose. Simply by changing the bedlinen for sheets, covers, pillowslips etc. with the theme that you're going for printed on them, you can very quickly change the look of the room.

You can follow up by changing the drapes - because the window will be the second most dominant feature in the room, and one which will naturally draw the eye. Add a few posters, a couple of scatter cushions, a bedside light and you'll have a themed bedroom in no time at all.

The great thing about this is that you can do it quickly and without spending too much money.

You should be able to pick up a set of themed bedding for somewhere between $30 and $50. A set of curtains with tie-backs will probably set you back anywhere between $30 and $60, depending on the size of the window to some extent. A few accessories, a lamp, a rug (or two), a couple of posters or wall decals should come in at well under $100 - and, don't forget, you can add the accessories one piece at a time if you want.

In summary, for well under $200, and probably in the space of either a morning or an afternoon, you should be able to complete a themed Disney bedroom makeover. Of course, you could spend a lot more money if you wish - but that amount of time and money will still produce a themed room that will delight your child.

The great thing is that, because it's so quick and easy to do, you could complete your makeover while your daughter is playing with friends, visiting relatives or at school. It could be a huge surprise (and a very pleasant one) for her. Imagine the look on her face when she sees her bedroom makeover for the first time!

Don't be put off by the size of the task - it's easy to do.

Here are a few Disney Frozen bedding sets to give you some ideas about where/how to get started.

http://bedroomideasforgirls.sprachle.com/disney-frozen-bedroom-ideas/

Pop Up Privacy Tent

If you like to enjoy the great outdoors, but you also like your privacy, then a pop up privacy tent might be a good idea for you.

These lightweight portable shelters fold down into small carry bags (usually supplied) and pop up pretty much instantly when you need them. they tend to be about the size of a small changing room (or toilet stall if you prefer).

You can use them to change in, use them as a camping shower or a camping toilet. If you like fishing or photography, one of these would make a perfectly fine shelter when you're sitting around waiting for a nibble - or that perfect snapshot.

Use them at the beach, in the country or at a camp site. Most of them are perfectly suited for indoor use also - handy if you just want a spare changing room at an indoor venue.

Have a look at some of the pop up privacy tents available on the market today:

http://easypopuptent.com/pop-up-privacy-tent/

Disney Tsum Tsum Plushes

Disney looks set to have another big hit on its hands with its latest Disney Tsum Tsum range of plush toys. Tsums Tsums started life in Japan - "tsum tsum" means "stack stack" apparently.

Disney originally launched an iPhone Tsum Tsum app where kids have to stack as many Disney characters as possible, as high as they can in one minute. It's a lot of fun and kids love it.

Now the plushes have been released. They come in three sizes - small (3.5"), medium (11") and large (17"), and they can be stacked just like in the game.

Kids are going nuts for these right now - and it seems fair to suppose that Disney Tsum Tsum plushes might be one of this year's biggest holiday sellers.

In fact, you might be advised to get on the bandwagon sooner rather than later. I suspect that these may be harder and harder to come by the closer we get to Xmas.

Laptop Cooling Pads

Why Use A Laptop Cooling Pad?

If you use a laptop computer on a regular basis, you're bound to have noticed just how quickly these things can become uncomfortably hot - especially if you use it balanced on your knee.

Apart from being uncomfortable to use, the excessive heating can reduce the working lifespan of your laptop. Heat is, pretty much, the arch enemy of all electrical and electronic devices. As a general rule of thumb, the hotter they get, the shorter their life.

Fortunately, it's fairly easy to address this (and solve the problem of your knee being toasted at the same time). You can use a laptop cooling pad - they cost just a few dollars, which is a small price to pay when you consider how much your laptop is worth - not to mention the data stores on it.

Different Types of Laptop Cooling Pads

There are two basic types of laptop cooling pads; passive and active.

Passive laptop cooling pads don't use fans. They tend to be flat, hard surfaces for you to rest your laptop on. The flat surface ensures that there is enough space for air to circulate beneath the laptop and to get into the cooling vents unimpeded.

These are usually fine for laptops of lower size and power - or even for more powerful laptops which aren't used for long periods at a time.

No fans means no drain on your battery - and no noise. Passive laptop coolers are often small enough and light enough to fit in your laptop bag so that you can take it with you wherever you go.

Active laptop cooling pads use a fan, or fans, to force additional air into the inlet cooling vents of your laptop. Power is normally supplied to the fan via a spare usb port on your laptop.

These can really lower the temperature of your laptop, and that will make it operate more efficiently (faster) and last longer.

Don't be tempted to go for a cheap foreign import. You'll often find that the fans are a bit noisy - and they tend not to last very long. If, on the other hand, you pick a well known, quality brand, you'll probably find that the fans make a lot less noise than those fitted internal to the laptop itself.

Here's a short list of some of the best laptop cooling pads on the market right now:

Get more info on laptop cooling pads here:

http://www.best-laptop-cooling-pad.com/different-types-laptop-cooling-pads

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Best Pop Up Beach Tent 2014

Pop up beach tents are very handy things during the summer. you can use them on the beach (of course), but they're also very handy for picnics and general outdoor type activities.

We're all much more aware of the need to protect ourselves against excessive UV radiation these days. Sun block is always a good idea - but getting into the shade for a while is an even more effective solution.

As well as providing protection from UV rays, a pop up tent can give you a little privacy - if you need to change for example. They are also, on a slightly more frivolous note, great fun for small kids - they can play at castles and hideouts, or just go wherever their imagination leads them.

Here's a small selection of lightweight and easy to carry pop up beach tents 2014:

Funko Pop Game of Thrones Figures 2014

George R. R. Martin's spectacular Game of Thrones series has proven to be a huge hit for HBO. It has legions of fans and, even if you're not one yourself, you're bound to know more than a few.

If you're looking for a suitable gift for a Game of Thrones addict, then you should definitely have a look at the Funko Pop Game of Thrones collection. These vinyl figures are exactly the right size to put on a work surface, desktop or on top of a monitor.

The collection is massive. Funko Pop seems to have every one of the main characters on offer - and a great many of the secondary characters are included in the range for good measure.

They'll let your Game of Thrones fan display their allegiance - and they don't cost a great deal either. You should be able to pick them up for less than $10.

Have a look at some of the Funko Pop Game of Thrones figures below and see if you can find something that works for you and your lucky gift recipient.

Sheriff Callie's Wild West

Sheriff Callie's Wild West is the latest runaway hit for Disney Junior. Young kids just love this show, which features Sheriff Callie - a Calico cat with a magical lasso - and her friends.

Being Disney, each episode has a message mixed in with the music and humor. Children are encouraged to keep their promises, get along with one another, tell the truth and generally "play nice". It's a time tried, and winning, combination.

Needless to say, demand for Sheriff Callie merchandise is rising as young children everywhere want to emulate their new screen heroes and heroines. Surprisingly, there isn't much to be found right now. Presumably Disney will be launching suitable toys, action figures and outfits in due course, but they do seem to have underestimated both the volume and timing of demand just a little.

Here's a list of some of the currently available Sheriff Callie's Wild West Toys - not all of which are from Disney.

http://partytime.online-bargain-shop.com/sheriff-callie-party-supplies/

Best Walking Workout 2014

Walking is a great way to take exercise. You already know how to do it, so there's no need for any training - and all you need is a good, comfortable pair of shoes to get started. There are no pricey gym fees involved either!

You can fit it into your day whenever it suits you best - do it in one session or just fit a number of smaller walks in as and when it's most convenient for you.

Health experts recommend 10,000 steps a day in order to get the maximum benefit from a walking fitness program. That's somewhere between four and a half and five miles for someone of average stride length.

It sounds like a long way, but it's easier to achieve than you might imagine. Don't forget, that's the total number of steps, including the ones that you take during all your normal daily activities anyway. Even if you have a fairly sedentary lifestyle, you probably take a couple of thousand steps already.

A few small changes will help get you toward the 10,000 step mark before you know it. Here are just a few examples of ways to boost your step count:

• Leave the car and walk to work/school/the shops.
• Get off the bus one or two stops early and finish your journey on foot.
• Walk around when you're talking on your cell phone.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator every now and again.
• Get up from your desk, walk over to your colleague and talk instead of sending an e-mail (has other benefits too!).

Those are just a few examples. There are plenty of other easy ways to boost your step count without making massive lifestyle changes.

Using a digital pedometer can help you to keep track of your progress and stay motivated. You might also find instructional books and DVDs motivating. Having a "walking buddy" is another way to make your exercise fun and sociable.

Here's a short list of some of the best walking workout 2014 DVDs and books on the market right now. See if there's one there that might work for you.

Best Tactical Vest 2014

If you know someone who is a hunter, fisher, camper, or maybe even a prepper, you'll know just how much they like their gadgets and equipment. They just can't seem to get enough kit to help them enjoy their hobby - or to prepare for the collapse of civilization in the case of preppers.

Obviously all of that gear has to be transported somehow - and most members of the previously mentioned groups will have bags, backpacks and other means of transporting all their "essential" items around with them. However, using a tactical vest is an alternative means of carrying gear - and it has the advantage of keeping the most used items within reach, so they'll always be to hand when required.

The best tactical vests are highly customizable. The various pockets, pouches, straps and fittings can usually be arranged in the manner which suits the wearer best.

They are also lightweight and well ventilated, thanks to the use of mesh fabric materials. Needless to say, they come in a variety of different designs and colors, so you should be able to find something suitable for your intended gift recipient, whatever their field.

Here's a list of some of the best tactical vests 2014 for your review:

Ready America Bug Out Bags

Doomsday Preppers is one of my favourite shows. I just love the way they introduce you to the mousey looking accountant who, when not adding up columns of meaningless numbers, swaps his suit for camo, lives in an underground bunker and skins deer with his teeth.

They did do a series of Doomsday Preppers UK - but it wasn't the same. Whereas Americans arm themselves to the teeth and have mountain strongholds, us Brits tend to worry about how to get a nice cup of tea when there's just no milk to be had. Americans are just so much better at this sort of thing.

By way of illustration, here's a list of Ready America emergency survival kits - bug out bags if you prefer. They come with everything you need to survive for three days - which is presumably the time it would take to get to your mountain lair - in the event of some major disaster.

Personally, I think that these are a great idea. Unfortunately, if they ever make them for the UK, they'll probably have a thermos flask and a packet of cheese sandwiches wrapped in cling film.

Roberts Radio 2014

Roberts Radio was founded in 1932 by Henry Roberts and his partner Leslie Bidmead. It didn't take long before it established a strong reputation for the quality of its portable radios and the company saw steady growth.

Since then, Roberts Radio has become a by-word for top quality in UK radios and it now ships its products to over 200 countries worldwide.

Roberts' trademark is probably the traditional looking "Revival" range. These radios are instantly recognisable as a "Roberts", with their combination of retro styling and advanced audio technology. It's a marriage made in heaven really.

There are plenty of other models to choose from in the Roberts range. Some have traditional good looks, others have much more contemporary styling - but they all use the best available audio technology to ensure good reception and crystal clear sound reproduction.

In addition to the now standard DAB radios, Roberts also have internet radios, radio clock alarms and iPod connectivity available. Some of the radios are even solar powered these days - and many of them will get you up to five times more battery life than comparable DAB/FM radios.

Here's a list of some of the choices available to you in the Roberts Radio 2014 range:

VAX Carpet Washer UK 2014

Even if you have a regular schedule for vacuuming your carpets, that simply won't be enough to keep them looking at their best. Some dust gets ground deep into the fibre of the carpet, mainly by people walking on it.

Ground in dust gets trapped - and this can also be caused by liquid spills - and even the most powerful modern vacuum won't be able to get it out.

The answer is to use a carpet washer once every six months or so. Carpet washers use a mixture of warm water and detergent to free trapped dirt. The liquid is injected deep into the carpet and the trapped dirt adheres to the cleaning agent.

The water, detergent and dirt are then sucked back out of the carpet and trapped in the dirty water tank of the carpet washer.

Giving your carpets a deep clean like this will make them look and smell a lot fresher. The cleaning action also fluffs up the pile of the carpet, so they will even feel softer to walk.

Your carpets will also last longer. Whether you choose to hire or buy a carpet washer, the money spent will be recovered very quickly indeed.

Here's a list of the choices available in the Vax carpet washer 2014 range:

Best Mini Fridge 2014

Compact mini fridges can be really handy. They're very useful for small kitchens, the workplace, student dorms etc.

Some of the smallest ones can even sit right on your desk so that you can grab a nice cool drink whenever you fancy it. some will even plug in to your computer's usb port.

There are plenty of designs to choose from; some of them are really quite bright and decorative.

Here's a selection of some of the best mini fridges 2014 for your perusal:

The Henry Hoover Range 2014

Henry hoover has become something of a British icon, almost as famous as double decker buses and red telephone boxes. You can buy Henry Hoover toys and other merchandise these days, and you can even get a small "desktop" Henry Hoover that will help to keep your computer and desk area tidy if you like.

However, it's worth remembering that Henry Hoover has achieved its iconic status due to the fact that it is so widely used by UK householders and commercial cleaning firms alike. For more than 25 years now, Henry Hoover and his chums have been firm favourites due to their very efficient cleaning action, simple design, ease of use and, possibly most important of all, long working life.

Henry Hoover vacuums have, in comparison with some more recent introduction to the market, a relatively simple design. but the fact is, they work, and then they keep on working. That's how Henry has achieved his iconic status.

Numatic first introduced the Henry Hoover way back in 1980. It's a testament to Henry that it's still so incredibly popular today. Have a look at some of the choices available in today's Henry Hoover range 2014:

Best Stair Gate 2014

It's surprising just how many accidents happen in the family home. It's important to take suitable safety precautions at home - even when you don't have the health and safety police breathing down your neck like so many of us do at work these days.

Being safe is especially important when you have young kids toddling about in the family home. They're just so curious - and fast. They get into everything before you know it.

No matter how hard you try, it can be really difficult to keep up with an energized toddler. When it comes to keeping an eye on our kids, we all need as much help as we can get!

If you have stairs in your house, then that's definitely an area that you need to watch out for. Fitting a stair gate is definitely a good, and very sensible, idea. It will give you a lot of added peace of mind.

These don't cost a great deal, especially not when you think of the improved safety they afford. They are also very easy to fit. You can usually attach them using screwed connectors and spring loaded clips rather than screws or anything more permanent.

They come in a variety of different materials, styles and colors, you should be able to find something that will suit your home decor. You can also get ones which have special pet doors built into them. You won't need to be up and down like a yo-yo every time your dog wants to move about the house.

Here's a selection of the best stair gates 2014 for you to have a look at:

Best Night Vision Baby Monitors 2014

A lot of young parents, especially first time parents, worry about their young babies. It's perfectly natural, I think we all do/did it.

One of the things that can go a long way to providing added peace of mind, and ensuring baby's security, is a good quality baby monitor. You can get some very high tech ones these days!

Video links are very common - and a lot of these are infra red so that you can keep an eye on your baby even when he/she is asleep in a dark room. Some even let you talk to your baby remotely.

The sound of your voice will often be enough to soothe your baby, and if you do need to pop in, talking while you travel to the nursery, and letting baby know that you're on the way, can help to make your baby feel better faster.

Here's a short list of some of the best night vision baby monitors 2014. See if there's something suitable for you.

New FitFlop Styles 2014

One of the best presents that I ever got for my wife was a pair of FitFlop boots. That was a few years ago and, since then, she's had a few more pairs. She absolutely loves them.

FitFlops were originally marketed as "toning shoes", using slogans such as "the sandal with the gym built in" and "workout while you walk". Of course, there's been a bit of a backlash against toning shoes, but FitFlop hasn't been as affected as the likes of Skechers or Reebok.

The thing is, with FitFlops, it was never really all about the toning. Sure, it was a bonus (a big bonus), but it wasn't the main reason why people bought them.

First things first, FitFlops look great. Even back in the toning days, they were completely different to the other toning shoes on the market. They look just like bright, colorful fashion shoes - and that's exactly what they are.

The good looks are probably why most people buy their first pair. However, the extreme comfort of FitFlops is why so many people go on to buy pair after pair (be warned, they're addictive).

The special sole increases the contact area between the sole of the foot and the sole of the shoe. That reduces the average pressure on the wearer's foot and makes FitFlops extremely comfortable to wear and to walk in.

You won't believe how comfy these are until you try them. However, by way of illustration, consider the fact that so many health care professionals adopted FitFlops as their work shoe of choice that a special clog (the Gogh Pro) was introduced to the range just for health workers.

They really are very comfortable - and they look good. What more do you want in a shoe?

Here's a selection of some of the new FitFlop styles 2014:




See also: http://www.choosenewshoes.com/fitflop-sandals

Don't forget, as well as the extensive range of sandals, sneakers, clogs, boots and shoes for women, you can also get FitFlops for men. there's a great selection of smart/casual FitFlops available for guys.

See also: http://www.magicflipflops.com/fitflop-mens-lewis-boot-suede-chukka-boot

Battat Take Apart Airplane Toy

There's absolutely no reason why kids can't learn and have fun at the same time. If you want to provide your youngsters with a fun learning experience, then the Battat range of take apart toys is well worth a look.

Young kids love playing with cars and airplanes anyway, but if you can take them to bits and then put them back together again, then that's even more fun.

The Battat take apart toy collection includes an airplane, roadster car, crane, 4X4 - and more. And it's not just the vehicles. Battat take apart toys come with their own battery powered screwdriver. It has three different attachments and should provide a lot of fun all on its own.

Check out some of the Battat take apart toys below:

Best Digital Pedometer 2014

At this time of year, a lot of people will be trying to get into shape, lose weight - or both. One of the best ways to do this is to combine additional exercise with a balanced diet.

One of the best forms of exercise is walking. It's something that everyone knows how to do, and it's ideal for anyone who hasn't exercised for a while.

Health professionals recommend that we should all be aiming to take about 10,000 steps a day. That's somewhere between four and a half and five miles, depending upon you height and stride length.

It does sound like a long way - but it's easier to achieve than you might imagine. Don't forget that the 10,000 step target is the total number of steps that you take every day. It includes the normal steps that you would take walking to the shops, walking around the house, the office etc.

And you don't need to do it all in one go either. That's where a digital pedometer can come in handy. If you're counting all of your steps, a pedometer will help you to keep track accurately, especially if you're getting your steps in in small amounts.

Digital pedometers are inexpensive and, by helping you to keep track of your progress, can help you to stay motivated. They display your results as the number of steps taken (obviously), the distance covered and the number of calories burned.

Some people (including me) find it more motivating to know how many calories a walk equates to. For example, walking to a particular shop and back, instead of taking the car, burns off the same amount of calories as a Mars bar. It's a nice way to look at it.

Anyway, here's a list of some of the best digital pedometers 2014:

Best Fireproof Safe 2014

If you have extremely valuable items, then you would probably be well advised to keep them in a bank safety deposit box. However, there are plenty of items that you will want to have handy - but which you would not want to have damaged by fire or flood.

Important papers, such as insurance certificates, passports, driving licences etc. will be much handier if you can keep them in the house. A fireproof safe should offer you enough protection to keep this type of documentation safely at home.

Any other valuables that you do have in your home will also be better off in a safe. In terms of security against theft, most home safes aren't able to offer any strong guarantees - but what they certainly will do is to slow down any robbery.

Most home safes will survive for at least fifteen minutes against attack using common household tools. The majority of burglars like to get into and out of a property as quickly as possible. It's quite likely that they will choose another, easier, option rather than wasting valuable time trying to crack open a safe - which they know will likely be full of documents for the reasons discussed earlier.

If you're choosing a fireproof safe for your family home, be sure to pick one that has been tested to UL standards. The tests will include a fire test and also a drop test.

The fire withstand test will measure how hot the inside of the safe gets during a fire. How high you can let this go will depend upon what you intend to store in the safe. Paper documents will be good up to about 350F. If you're going to be storing DVDs or other data media, you might want a safe that will limit the temperature to a lower value - say 125 - 150F.

The drop test may or may not be important for you. During a fire, buildings can be subject to collapse - or the floor may give way. If your safe is housed on one of the upper floors, it may fall all the wy to ground, or even basement, level. Clearly it needs to survive this and not burst open.

Here are some of the best fireproof safes 2014 for your info. See if there's anything there that would meet your needs.

Invicta Left Handed Watches

Left handed watches make a great, and very thoughtful, gift for any left handed person.

Roughly speaking, about 10% of the population are left handed. Nobody knows exactly why some people are right handed and others are left handed - but it's interesting to note that chimpanzees display left and right handed characteristics in similar proportions to humans.

Right handed people wear their watches on their left wrist in order to be able to tell the time without stopping what they're doing with their "main" hand. For example, telling the time whilst writing, drinking a cup of coffee, or just flicking through the channels on the TV is a lot easier when you're watch is on your "secondary" wrist.

Off course, lefties can just wear a "standard" watch on their right hand - but then the controls are on the wrong side of the watch for easy access using their left hand.

The solution is to get a left handed watch, one which has the controls in the correct position for wearing on the right wrist. Fortunately, there are plenty of different left handed watches available - and these don't cost anymore than standard right handed watches.

Listed below are a few examples of Invicta left handed watches for you to have a look at. Invicta has a really wide range of watches for lefties. There are lots of different colors and styles available.