It’s that time of year when people begin their holiday shopping. Yes, it is early, but it is never too late to grab your favorite new ornament from the folks at Disney, before they sell out.

All of these come with removable tags and ribbons. The tags can be cut off if you want to just use the ribbon, or the ribbon and tag can be removed if you prefer to add your own ribbon or simply display the ornament on a shelf.

This year the live action movie Lilo and Stitch was one of Disney’s hits. It differed a little from the original 2002 animated film, however the heartwarming story of a little Hawaiian girl and her best friend Stitch, aka Experiment 626, still warms the hearts of viewers whether they are animated, live action, or CGI. 

There is a new Sketchbook ornament from the animated movie. It features Lilo and Stitch building a snowman. They are smiling and look incredibly proud of themselves for creating this perfect snowman complete with scarf and hat.

 

 

2024 saw the return of Moana, however this time her little sister Simea joined the story. Simea stole the hearts of viewers. This little girl is now an adored Disney character along with her sister. 

The new Moana and Simea ornament has the sisters standing on the sand alongside an oar. They are both grinning with delight, however fans of the little sis will undoubtedly enjoy seeing her with her expression of love for her sister.

The Legacy Collection this year highlights several anniversaries of beloved Disney classics. This is the 15th anniversary of the 2010 animated film Tangled, which brought the effervescent Rapunzel to the screen, along with Flynn Ryder. 

 

 

 

The Tangled ornament has Rapunzel gazing out of her window in the tower where she has been living her life. She was kidnapped as a baby and instead of growing up in the castle she grew up in a high tower where she could not leave. She did, eventually escape, with the help of Flynn Ryder, and returned to her parents. 

This ornament includes a “15” medallion to commemorate the anniversary.

Among the other new Legacy ornaments this year are Toy Story (30th anniversary), Fantasia (85the anniversary), The Rescuers Down Under (35th anniversary), and more, each including their anniversary medallion.

 

And to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, there are several ornaments to brighten your tree or shelf. Disneyland fans have been making this their go-to for family vacations for 70 years. 

There is a Mickey and Minnie Ear Hat Ornament celebrating the park. With Mickey and Minnie decked out in their colorful anniversary outfits, the bright blue hat showcases the castle, with images of Tinker Bell, a Mickey ice cream bar, and Churros on the front with the Incredicoaster on the back. For guests to the park throughout the years, these images will undoubtedly bring back memories.

The “ears” depict it’s a small world logo, a star with Mickey in the center, and the back of the ears depict the Matterhorn and Grizzly Peak from Disney California Adventure.

There are several other ornaments celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disneyland. These make wonderful gifts for fans who visit the park regularly, or those who just have great memories of their time there. Celebrate “The Happiest Place on Earth” with these new anniversary ornaments for your tree, shelf, or gifts.

To check out all of these ornaments more closely, and to see the others available, go to the Disney Store online.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. Francine is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

Feltman Brothers offers some great and stylish clothing for babies and toddlers. Now with the warm weather, they are highlighting their diaper sets, which are absolutely adorable. They have sets for boys and girls, each with a cute little design to give baby a summer look that will have everyone “oohing” and “ahhing”.

The Pink Floral Vine Diaper Set is in a soft pastel pink. The coordinating bottom is made to fit easily over diapers.

This set  has adorable pleated wing cap shoulders for that great high-end look. Running down the front is a white section with a light green vine and pink buds. It’s very feminine and sweet.

When baby wears this, she is ready for her close-up for Vogue!

 

The Pink Garden Diaper Set is also in that soft pastel pink with the coordinating bottom to finish off the outfit in a stylish way. 

This sleeveless top has several colors of flowers running along the bottom. It’s absolutely precious.

Both diaper sets are light weight making them the perfect  go-to outfit for warm weather. Baby won’t be too hot in these soft, light-weight sets. 

Feltman Brothers has been offering stylish and vintage clothing for kids and babies for over 100 years. Besides their outfits (for all occasions) they have coordinating booties and hats to create the most stylish baby on the block.

Besides the Diaper Sets they offer plenty of other outfits, and they are adding new items all the time. 

Most of the outfits are available in a variety of sizes from New Born, to 3 Months, to 6 Months and 9 Months. They also have toddler sizes. There are some matching sibling outfits to coordinate the entire family. 

If you are looking for a baby shower gift or a gift for a new family, check them out. The most difficult part about shopping at their website is deciding which one(s) to order. They are all, honestly, adorable and well made.

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw has been covering products, travel, and all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites.

Note: These items were sent to me for an honest review with no expectations.

Sometimes there are products that hit the market that you might think, “Why would I need that?” But let me tell you, some of those products definitely make things easier and the Stand Shield is one of them.

This is a handy little item that is compatible with Roku, Alexa, and Siri remote controls and comes in a variety of colors.

I’m tired of digging through my couch cushions for the remote control. It is thin and slides through the cracks making retrieving it a challenge. The Stand Shield is a holder designed to be comfortable to hold, stand on a flat surface, and it doesn’t slide between the seat cushions on my couch.

I honestly love this. It is just what I needed without knowing I needed it. I particularly like the way it stands up so I can place the remote on the table next to my couch and easily turn on my TV, change the channels and volume, and pick it up without having it slide through my fingers.

This chunky case is soft and easy to hold. And, hold onto your hats, they have some that glow in the dark. Finding the remote is easy at night as some are designed to glow softly for up to 10 hours. 

The case comes with a wrist strap. I removed mine as it is not something I need however it is a handy addition for some users.

The remote fits snugly into the holder which wraps around the entire unit. The front of the remote is exposed and there are cut-outs for all the plugs on your specific remote. Some buttons on the side are raised to allow for easy access.

If you’re tired of hunting for your remote between or under your couch or behind your bed (ahem, that’s me) this is something to consider. They are made specifically to fit different remotes so when you order all you do is select the remote system you use (Siri, Roku, or Alexa) and the color you want. 

From the 73 & Sunny company website, they say “we believe in turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, one accessory at a time.” And a TV remote is definitely an ordinary accessory. Who would have thought that something this simple would be so useful?

I was sent a unit for an honest review without any expectations. I can definitely recommend it. I will be ordering one for my bedroom as the one they sent is staying in my living room. No more hunting between the cushions or behind my bed for that darn slippery remote. And having different colors in different rooms is a plus to distinguish which remote goes with which TV.

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw has been covering products, travel, and all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

Note: This unit was sent to me for an honest review with no expectations.

If you have a Manta Sleep Mask, you know how comfortable it is. The eye cups are cushioned and protect your eyes. The mask itself does not touch your eyes making the adjustable cups that much more important. There are two additional packs of Eye Cups available that will bring more comfort whether you need some cooling or heat.

Sinus sufferers will feel more comfortable with the new cups. Some people prefer hot cloths on their eyes when they have a sinus headache and others prefer an ice pack. Take your pick with the Manta Sleep COOL Eye Cups or the Manta Sleep STEAM Eye Cups. This goes for migraine sufferers as well.

Manta Sleep COOL Eye cups come with a plastic bag in which to place the cups. Then put the bag in the freezer for one hour, remove them from the freezer and the bag and simply attach them to your Manta Sleep Mask. In seconds you’ll feel the cooling effect around your eyes. This is also great for tired eyes after a long day working on the computer.

The Manta Sleep STEAM Eye Cups are placed in the microwave for about 20 seconds, no more than 30 seconds, to heat them up. Then place the cups on your mask and adjust it on your head for a soothing effect that helps users unwind after work, play, or whatever. The warmth is a calming feeling.

Personally, I would recommend getting both packs as you never know when you can use some soothing eye care. 

The bottom line is I really do endorse these. I think they are great for anyone who suffers from eye pain, like myself.

If you don’t already have a Manta Sleep Mask, you can purchase one at their website. There is a variety of choices. And if the COOL and STEAM cups interest you, they do have a bundle pack with both of them along with the mask ($105).

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw has been covering products, travel, and all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites.

 

Images: Francine Brokaw
Note: These packs were sent to me for an honest review with no expectations.

 

 

 

The Manta Sleep Mask is a comfortable mask that doesn’t press on eyes. Now the Manta Sleep Mask SOUND adds more for those who want to add sounds to their experience. It’s still the same no-pressure eye mask that the regular mask has and still has the  comfortable removable/adjustable eye cups, but there is more.

By including razor thin Bluetooth headphones and easy to press buttons for on/off volume up/down, this is a great way to listen to your personal music or audio book while still enjoying the peace of blackout from light and without bothering anyone else.

The rechargeable battery lasts approximately 20 hours so you can experience your audio for quite a while before having to recharge it with the USB/USBC cord that comes with the package. Also included in the package is a convenient strap and a mesh carrying case. 

The eye cups are easy to position so you get the best comfort without irritating your eyes. And the speakers are easily adjustable too. Simply slide the blue tabs to where your ears can pick up the sound. With a three inch area in which to slide/adjust the speakers, this will fit almost every head. 

Pairing the mask with your smartphone or tablet is easy however the mask must be within 3 feet of the device to successfully pair it. And the user is not limited to one device. Pairing to a different device is just as easy.  Instructions in the package explain everything so don’t worry that this is a difficult device to use.

This is a great product for anyone who loves to go to sleep while listening to music and who doesn’t want to disturb anyone else. It is also a good little unit to wear in the car – AS A PASSANGER – to listen to an audio book or music while traveling.

While Manta offers a white noise machine to drown out noise while you are trying to sleep or rest, this Sound Mask is different. It allows the user to personally listen to any sound files on their devices. The only thing it cannot do is to pair it with a smart TV to be able to listen to a show while the mask is on. 

With comfort, adjustability, and convenience, this Manta Sleep Mask SOUND is a nice little device that also makes a great mother’s or father’s day gift, or a graduation gift. Actually, it is a great gift for anyone including yourself.

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw has been covering products, travel, and all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites.

All photos: Francine Brokaw
Note: This unit was sent to me for an honest review with no expectations.