Don’t Forget About Barnes & Noble For Creative Gift-Giving This Year #spon #BNCreativeGifting

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Did you know that other than being a great bookseller, Barnes & Noble also has other gifts for everyone on your holiday list? From Toys & Games to Tech gadgets and collectible items, Barnes & Noble really does have a little of everything. It really is a store that can be a one-stop shopping trip for everyone you need gifts for, including yourself of course! You can even pick up hostess gifts and stocking stuffers.

I used to work at a big book store and sure we had small gifts that compliment books but Barnes & Noble really does feature entertainment items for everyone. What I love is that since so many people forget or don’t know that Barnes & Noble offers all these gifts, they usually have stock of the games or gadgets my kids want! Last year my son wanted this toy that I actually found at Barnes & Noble when no other stores had it. So yeah Barnes & Noble is my secret spot for getting those hot-gifts for my family and friends.

To make it easier to shop for other, Barnes & Noble has come out with a Holiday Gift Guide. I love when stores come out with Holiday Gift Guides because I usually need all the help I can get with picking out gifts. The Barnes & Noble Holiday Gift Guide features so many great ideas for all ages and fans. Even for non-booklovers, there are great products available.

Here are some Featured Products available from Barnes & Noble:

Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime (cookbook) Ree Drummond’s latest cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime, gives fans looking for classic, down-home dishes, like chicken pot pie and chiles rellenos, plenty to moon over. Chock full of recipes (over 125), with photos galore (I mean, seriously, one for every step of a recipe), it’s what we’ve come to expect from the sassy accidental country girl.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: The Illustrated Edition, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay For the first time, J. K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway-award winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series, as for the dedicated fan.  

Tropical World: A Coloring Book Adventure (coloring book) Millie Marotta’s intricately designed tropical world beckons would-be artists to enter and make their mark. Add bright and brilliant colors to exotic blooms or a parrot’s feathers. Complete a rainforest scene, add fine lines to palm trees, or personalize the illustrations. It’s a wonderful way to fire up your imagination and relieve stress.

Multi-Colored Brush Markers (artist supplies) Get creative with this 12-piece brush marker set. As the brush marker tip mimics the action of a paint brush, you get the delicate effects of watercolor painting with the convenience and reliability of a pen. A Barnes & Noble Exclusive!   

Studio Series Colored Pencil Set (30 piece) Create luminous drawings with this 30-color artist pencil set. The soft-core leads allow for superb color laydown, as well as smooth shading and blending. The reusable clamshell packaging includes tips for using your colored pencils. Includes eraser and sharpener.

Perfect Bake App Controlled Baking System Make perfectly delicious treats, every time! Perfect Bake® Scale and App make baking easier, faster, and foolproof. The smart wireless scale connects to your phone or tablet. The included app guides you through the baking process, measuring by weight just like professional pastry chefs do. The result is perfectly delicious. Every. Single. Time.  

A-T Turntable and Speakers A-T Turntable and Speakers. Fully automatic belt-drive stereo turntable with speakers.

25 by Adele In a crowded pop music marketplace, Adele stands alone. Her lovely contralto voice, unblemished by Autotune or vocal effects, and her commitment to soulful material instead of club-influenced dance music, make her one of a kind and something very special.

The Beatles Singles This limited edition, exclusively numbered package contains four, 7” vinyl singles in their original artwork, a 21″ x 21″ poster of the Fab Four, and a single hub for your turntable.

Fair Isle 100% Cotton Throw The Fair Isle pattern and holiday colors of this cotton throw will add a seasonal charm to your home décor, while keeping you warm and cozy. Neatly folded and tied with a lovely coordinating bow, it’s the perfect gift for you or a loved one. 100% cotton, machine washable, measures 50”x60”.

Original Buddha Board Give the gift of serenity with the Buddha Board, based on the Zen concept of living in the moment. Simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. As the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind. It gently encourages the user to value the present and effortlessly brings out the creative side that exists in all of us. 

Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone Makey Makey, is a simple invention kit for everyone from beginners to experts. It’s a simple circuit board that lets you reprogram the world by connecting everyday objects to a computer. Turn bananas into touchpads. Make life-size game controllers you can jump on. Take a selfie of your cat every time she drinks water. There are 1000s of possibilities. No programming knowledge required.   

LEGO Minecraft The Snow Hideout  Build The Snow Hideout! Lay down your wooden pickaxe, store your newly mined coal, use your wooden shovel and the crafting tables to craft snow blocks from the drift, then take your bucket and scoop water from the lake to make ice-block windows. Craft a door and build a fireplace and chimney. Build a Snow Golem to ward off the exploding Creeper™ that roams after nightfall. Includes a Steve mini-figure with assorted accessories, plus a Creeper™ and a Snow Golem.   Ages 8+.  

Star Wars X-WING Force Awakens Core Set   In this two-player game of dramatic, high-speed dogfights, you and your opponent battle head-to-head for the fate of the galaxy. Secretly plot your maneuvers, fly at your enemies, take aim, and fire. It takes just minutes to learn the rules, but the game’s expansions and rules for squad building ensure there’s plenty of Star Wars action to enjoy for years to come!  Age range: 14 years.  

Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set Detailed miniature re-creation of the Wizard’s Chess as seen in the movie Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone™. Set includes 32 chess pieces and playing board. Chess pieces measure 2 to 4 inches. Playing board is 18.5 x 18.5 inches. Ages: 8+   

Ozobot Ozobot is one of the world’s smallest programmable robots, measuring just over 1 inch in height & diameter. Ozobot is a powerful learning tool that teaches children the basics of coding & programming in fun, interactive ways. The easy to understand color based coding language makes Ozobot the perfect choice for introducing young minds to concepts that will be vial to their success in the 21st century. Ages 6+.  

da Vinci Junior 1.0 3D Printer With a robust build size of 5.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inches and a resolution as low as 100 micron, the da Vinci Jr. offers the best value in its class! No traditional calibration adjustment needed, simply adjust the gap between the extruder and the print bed by using the convenient Z-Offset function.

Don’t Miss the In-Store Events:

In addition to offering great gifts, Barnes & Noble has some fun In-Store Holiday Events happening the whole family can enjoy. They want to turn shopping into an experience that can create lasting memories! My kids are so excited to meet the Grinch at the How the Grinch Stole Christmas Event and The Polar Express Storytime sounds like a perfect family Friday night.

Also, don’t miss the Creative Gift Ideas for Kids Twitter Chat on December 10th at 2 PM ET. There will lots of good ideas for last minute gifts! Follow the hashtag #BNCreativeGifting.

What is your must-get gift this year? Have you thought to check out Barnes & Noble?

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