Goodie Goodie Gumdrops: Global Influence 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Your girlfriend's back from her fun, family-oriented holiday weekend! Did you eat enough turkey? Heaven knows I did! I probably gained 5 lbs. but it was so worth it. My husband made a smoked turkey for the first time this year that was out of this world, while I made my traditional green bean casserole and tried my hand at sweet potato casserole with marshmallow. We also braved the Black Friday crowds - but there was no way I was waking up at 5am! Despite not making it to the outlet mall until 11am, I scored some great 50% off deals at Carter's and Old Navy. It was a great time for all, and I hope that you also built some fond memories this Thanksgiving. But I admit it feels good to be back!

Now that it is officially the Christmas shopping season, I'll be bringing you some great reviews and giveaways. I've got some pretty awesome stuff up my sleeve but in the meantime, I want to introduce you to another great holiday guide and giveaway in the blogosphere, courtesy of the Global Influence network (formerly Momfluence).

Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had to say about each of these gift ideas, and then take a moment to enter our fun giveaway and take a chance at winning some of these fabulous products.

Featured Reviews

Pouchees

Busy moms need all the help they can get to stay organized and keep life as simple as possible. The Pouchee is the perfect solution to keeping all those little things together, putting everything you need, right at your fingertips.

Duck Hunter

Duck Hunter turns the excitement of the hunt into an activity the whole family can enjoy. Launch the duck in the air and try to hunt it down with the toy shooter as it flies freely in the air. A fun choice for those who love outdoor sporting.

CardStore cards

Personalized holiday cards are an important item on everyone's to-do list and often a hassle to create and print. Cardstore.com has everything from family photo cards to invitations for your big holiday party, simplifying your holiday season.