Feeling a little bit like Oprah and I can’t stop smiling! This week I hosted my annual MIH Holiday Swag party and gifted dozens of people in the Motherhood in Hollywood community with items from companies I love.
Here’s how the MIH Swag parties came to be: I can’t possibly keep all of the things we’re gifted throughout the year, nor should I. That just feels greedy!
So I created the swag parties as a way to share in my spoils with friends, former MIH podcast guests, celebrities and members of the MIH community and share the love. After all, who doesn’t love swag?
These companies generously gifted items to the party and I want to make sure they’re on your radar for holiday gift ideas! There is something for everyone on this list! From skincare to snacks, here’s a list of the swag guests were given at the MIH Holiday Swag party!
Fetch Rewards
You might be thinking, how can you give rewards at a swag party? I invited everyone to download the Fetch Rewards app and instantly earn 5,000 Fetch Rewards! Fetch Rewards is the fastest and easiest money-saving app on the market. They work with hundreds of brands to offer savings on thousands of products everywhere you shop.
It’s simple to use! You just download the app, scan your grocery or shopping receipt, and Fetch scans your receipt for items that count toward your rewards. You can then use those rewards on gift cards to hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants. No more messing with coupons or saving receipts. Fetch does it all for you.
If you want to try it for yourself you can download the app, then use the code MIHholiday5000, scan your first receipt, and you’ll get 5,000 rewards points instantly! The rewards vary based on the number of points you have.
For example, you can get a $5 gift card to Game Stop with just 5,000 points or $5 to the Apple iTunes store. And that’s just for using the MIHholiday5000 code. Imagine how much more you could save by scanning your weekly receipts! So thrilled to be able to gift this to you!
Bota Box Wine
No party is complete without a good glass of wine. And Bota Box made our party merry and bright. We served Dry Rose, Chardonnay, Redvolution, and Pinot Noir. The name “Bota” refers to the original way travelers used to carry wine.
The Bota Box is 100% recyclable, BPA free, and creates 85% less landfill waste than traditional glass bottles.
Each Bota Box is equal to 4 bottles of wine. I bought 2 boxes of each flavor of Bota wine and has plenty left over. They really do go a long way!
Each guest also took home a Bota Box mini of their favorite flavor to enjoy while wrapping Christmas presents.
You can find out more information about Bota Box on their website and see how it complements your holiday party or Christmas festivities.
Springfree Trampoline
For months you’ve heard me talking about Springfree Trampoline and how it’s the safest trampoline on the market because it has no springs for tiny fingers, toes, arms and legs to get caught in. The generous folks at Springfree offered to donate a trampoline to one lucky guests at the MIH Holiday Swag party! Each year I do a raffle and give away prizes and this one was a huge gift!
If you haven’t heard of Springfree then let me tell you more about them. This trampoline was invented by parents who wanted a safe trampoline experience for their children. They research, and safety tested their design to make sure it was the safest, and it is. They recently started customization for their trampolines where you can pick from several colors to get your perfect trampoline. Ours is pink and white, as you can imagine, and Channing loves it. We also personalize a sign that says “Channing’s Place to Soar” so she knows she can always jump on her trampoline and reach for the stars. If you’d like more information about Springfree and how you can add it to your Christmas list or New Years fun, visit springfreetrampoline.com.
Klean Kanteen
I am so thrilled to introduce you to Klean Kanteen. These beautiful containers are made of stainless steel and are BPA-free. Klean Kanteen is a family-owned business that wanted to create a non-toxic solution to single-use plastic water bottles. And they also come in several beautiful colors and styles to fit your needs.
To say these were a hit at the party is an understatement. I think a lot of people are looking for ways to help the environment and cut back on single-use plastics.
And the beauty of Klean Kanteen is how durable they are and safe for people and the planet. You can find more information about how they strive to do this with every product at kleankanteen.com.
Au Natural Skinfood
The winter months can be so hard on your skin! Thankfully we have Au Natural Skinfood to repair and care for our skin. This new skincare line is 100% natural and completely devoid of preservatives, parabens, nanoparticles and toxic fillers. Hallelujah! Each product is designed to strengthen the skin’s barrier function.
Each MIH Holiday Swag party guest got to take home a gift box filled with cleanser, brightening lotion, AM day serum, and PM night cream in recyclable plant-based eco-refill pouches. No single use plastics! Skinfood also offers a 12-week skin detox to help break your dependency on beauty chemicals and help you go make up free! Find more information and check out their Discovery Kit Christmas special at aunaturalskinfood.com.
Le Pain Quotidien
I am a big fan of Le Pain. That rhymes! The kind folks at LPQ catered a perfect holiday meal for the MIH Holiday Swag party. Guests munched on a variety of LPQ sandwiches made up of avocado and greens, salmon and egg, ham and swiss and turkey and avocado. And the cookie tray was unreal! LPQ put together so many delectable sweets that I didn’t get to bring any home!
Le Pain Quotidien also catered the MIH Back to School Swag party and was a big hit then too. If you’re looking for holiday party catering or maybe something for an end of the year soiree, definitely check out LPQ!
Geese and Ganders
No party is complete without decoration! Geese and Ganders had the perfect ugly sweater plates with coordinating napkins and cups. And they had darling decorations! If you need to add some unique style to your holiday event definitely visit geeseandganders.com!
Popcornopolis
Everyone loves popcorn so why not give them the best popcorn around! Popcornopolis gifted my guests with a variety of holiday inspired popcorn! While they sipped on Bota Box they also munched on caramel, cheddar cheese, kettle and zebra corn. The holiday bags also make great gifts for teachers, coaches and co-workers!
Alamo Drafthouse
If you’ve never been to an Alamo Drafthouse you have to find one in your city! I was so thrilled to gift a guest with a $25 gift card to Alamo Drafthouse along with a prize pack for food and drinks.
This unique movie watching experience features a bar where you can eat and drink, free video games, collectibles store, and movie memorabilia. The walls are lined with old movie posters to get you in the mood before you take your seat. Once seated, you can recline, order food and drinks while you watch your favorite film. Visit alamodrafthouse.com to find a location near you!
Tinkergarten
So thrilled the folks at Tinkergarten gave away one full season of Tinkergarten and a season for the winner to gift to another family. Tinkergarten brings families together in a natural place for classes where kids can learn through play. Each class helps kids and adults learn through outdoor play-based activities where kids can learn creativity, collaboration, empathy and problem solving skills.
Weldon
One lucky winner went home with a year’s worth of Weldon services, and one to give away! Weldon offers personalized parenting guidance from childhood development experts – at your fingertips. Founded by siblings – Lynn, a school psychologist, and Mark, an entrepreneur and dad of 2, who while seeking advice from Lynn on everyday parenting challenges, realized that other parents could benefit from having a “Pro” on speed dial and decided to create this platform to support parents navigating their own parenting journey. Weldon Pros offer guidance on everything from how to handle a tantrum to how to raise a resilient, confident child and anything in between. Children don’t come with instructions. That’s why there is Weldon. Find out more information at www.helloweldon.com.
Sonic The Hedgehog
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new Sonic The Hedgehog movie coming to theaters in 2020! And an MIH Holiday Swag party guest won the chance to take their family to the premiere! Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG opens in theaters February 14, 2020. You can check out the trailer here.
I also want to say a huge thank you to Caitlin Hahn for making the most adorable ugly sweater cookies! They were a huge hit!
This party brings me so much joy. I love seeing the look on everyone’s face as they fill their swag bags with thoughtful gifts from companies who really care about our world and making people smile. I hope this list is helpful when you’re doing your holiday shopping!
*Disclaimer: I was paid or given free product to review these products and companies. For more information, visit my disclaimers page.
