Lil' Monsters in NYC 2017 Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway #MustHavesforLilMonsters

Unbelievably the holidays are swiftly approaching, have you finished your holiday shopping for the little ones yet, any last minute toys you're still on the hunt for? With our first snow in New York officially behind and the start of Hanukkah, we've been counting down the days till Santa makes his appearance now that the boys have mailed off their letters to the North Pole. 

This year marks our 4th annual Must Haves for Lil' Monsters Holiday Gift Guide and we're highlighting our favorite products that we've had the chance to try out at toy events this year or reviewed at home. Excitedly we're offering our awesome readers a chance to win 12 Top toy products for kids of all ages thanks to partnering brands.  Check out our Must haves for Lil' Monsters!

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that I can receive a small commission. Opinions expressed are 100% our own and we received samples to facilitate this Gift Guide. 

Tips, Tricks and the Best Photo Gear Picks for the Holiday Season #CTAPhotoNYC

Photography is the beauty of life captured

Capturing those priceless candid shots and special moments with family and friends are a must this time of year as our calendars fill with penciled in gatherings and festivities.You know, those adorable shots of your toddlers first time pumpkin picking in a field of gourdes larger than themselves, or the hilarious pics of your favorite crazy uncle dressed as Santa & your terrier dressed as Rudolph are always fun to show off.  I've found that this especially rings true when you realize with a blink of an eye or a flash of your camera that your loved ones, unexpectedly may not be there to celebrate these love and laughter filled moments with you the following week, month or year. There are literally thousands of photos living on our laptops , cellphones and cameras and I'm so thankful to have them because they've allowed us to take bitter sweet trips down memory lane as the boys and I remember loved ones we've had to say goodbye to. With the holiday season in full swing I was thrilled to host an intimate lunch and learn which provided the best photography tips, tricks and products for an amazing group of local bloggers on behalf of The Consumer Technology Association, CES and Techlicious 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, opinions expressed are 100% my own.