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November 2, 2023
Holiday Shopping Trends: What's Hot and What's Not
Hot Ideas for a Cool Yule
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Pink is the Color of the Season!
There’s no denying that Barbie is Queen this holiday season. Red and green are out, and pink is everywhere! From hot toys for Christmas 2023, to holiday shopping trends, and Christmas travel destinations, we’ve got the best of what’s filling the carts and wish lists of Santa’s good little (and big!) girls and boys this holiday!
Summary
WHAT’S HOT
Barbie The Movie Collectible Doll
Barbie Dreamhouse 2023
The Crayons Go Back to School
The LEGO Nutcracker
Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp
The Cloud Slipper
The Portable Blender
Charcuterie Boards
Reykjavik, Iceland
WHAT’S NOT
Being a Scrooge!
Barbie The Movie Collectable Doll
You’ll definitely want to place Barbie top-of-cart as you fill all of the wishes for those on your nice list this year! Barbie has stepped out from the big screen and is driving her Corvette straight toward your Christmas tree! Take home a part of Barbie The Movie with this collector doll that every Barbie-lover on your list will cherish. This is definitely one of the hot toys for Christmas 2023!
Barbie Dreamhouse 2023
If Barbie makes an appearance under your tree, she’s going to need a place to live. And the Barbie Dreamhouse 2023 is “Selling Sunset” worthy! 360-degree play, with an open design, premium features, and 75+ storytelling pieces.
The three-story spiral slide heads straight into Barbie’s dream pool, where Barbie and her friends can host epic pool parties throughout the holidays. The Dreamhouse even has a working elevator that’s wheelchair accessible! If you’re lucky, Barbie will whip up some pink elf cookies for you in her fab kitchen!
The Crayons Go Back To School
No holiday season is complete without putting on your jammies and curling up in front of the fire with a good family read. Before settling in, get the hilarious follow-up to the mega-bestelling #1 New York Times bestselling children’s picture book, The Day The Crayons Quit. The Crayons Go Back To School is a story the kids in your life will love to hear again and again, as much as you’ll love reading it to them! These crayons are definitely superstars this Christmas!
The Crayola Super Art Coloring Kit
Crayons need love, too! How about adopting some crayons this Christmas? If your kids love to color and draw, you can’t go wrong with this Crayola Super Art Coloring Kit with over 100 pieces of coloring fun.
Crayons, Glitter Crayons, Construction Paper Crayons, Pipsqueaks Skinnies Markers, Short Colored Pencils, Coloring Pages, Mini Construction Paper Sheets, a Washable Glue Stick, Colored Chalk, and more. With this many crayons, they’ll never quit!
The Nutcracker - From the LEGO Christmas 2023 Collection
When you’re done coloring, turn kid’s play into a family fun activity by building your own LEGO ornaments! This year’s in-demand holiday offering is the LEGO Nutcracker. 208 pieces of buildable and rebuildable fun that can be a memory of this year’s holiday for years to come. Write your child’s name on the ornament, date it, and… instant keepsake!
Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp
1, 2, 3 wishes you will get with this Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp! With over 60 lights, sounds and reactions to discover, the interactive Genie Mixie plush toy is ready to grant wishes, cast spells and put a smile on the faces of your little ones this Christmas!
The Cloud Slipper
If any of those LEGO pieces accidentally end up on the floor, everyone on your list will appreciate the gushy, cushy comfort of the Cloud Slipper. Trendy and versatile, these slides are donning the feet of influencers and celebrities everywhere. With socks, or without -- from coast-to-coast -- these will definitely help keep everyone’s feet cozy this Christmas!
The Portable (Pourable!) Blender
Heading out for the holiday? No more messy pours or wasted smoothies with this portable blender. As easy to carry around as a water bottle, you can now have smoothies and shakes on the go! Its simple one-button operation makes it easy-peasy to mix, blend, drink and go! This one is definitely on Mrs. Claus’ Hot List!
Charcuterie Boards
According to the National Restaurant Association, Holiday Charcuterie Boards are still making the cut in 2023. And if you’ve not hopped on the trend yet, make it a point this year to fill your board with some holiday cheer. This mouthwatering and informative tutorial from the Picky Palate will make you a pro in no time! After following these guidelines, don’t be surprised if your friends request “that great charcuterie board you brought over last Christmas!” again and again.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is hot, hot, hot right now. Maybe not on the thermometer, but on the trend meter. While many people think about heading to sunny island destinations for the holidays, the cool kids are turning to Iceland. And it’s especially magical at Christmas!
From the Northern Lights illuminating the skies to the famous Yule Town Christmas Market, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer in Iceland. Travelers can participate in exciting winter activities such as dog sledding, ice cave exploring, and relaxing in the therapeutic geothermal hot springs… creating a thrilling Christmas experience.
Iceland's festive atmosphere, friendly people, and traditional Yule season celebrations also add to the charm of this trendy Christmas vacation destination, and a certified 2023 Christmas trend for travel plans!
What’s NOT Hot
What’s not on trend for this Christmas season? Scrooges and Bah-humbug bringers! So keep the cranky at home and enjoy yourself. Christmas really is the most magical time of the year!
