One (1) WINNER will receive all these goodies inspired by this heartwarming Pixar film:

• 2 movie ticket codes to see Onward in theaters
• 1 Onward fleece blanket
• 2 Onward drawstring backpack
• 3 Onward Guinevere keychains
• Disney Pixar Onward Ian & Barley’s Magical Book of Jokes, Puns, and Gags
• 2 Onward car air fresheners
• Disney Pixar Onward Quests of Yore
• 3 Things To Do Onward notepads
• Disney Pixar Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation
• 2 Onward Sticker Sheets
• 1 Onward t-shirt (size of your choice)

Which of these Onward gifts are you most excited to win? Disney always has the cutest merch!

This giveaway is hosted by: The Positive MOM and Disney Mom Guide

Co-Hosts: Clementine County, WhollyART, Pretty in Baby Food, An Open Suitcase, Ask Mama MOE, Two Married Geeks, My Mommy Style, Cleverly Changing and Classy Mommy.

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt as Barley and Tom Holland as Ian) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

Other voice talent includes Mel Rodriguez as Officer Colt Bronco, Lena Waithe as Officer Specter, and the hilarious Ali Wong as Officer Gore. Also worth a mention is the sweet ride the brothers take on their quest. Barley’s epicly awesome van, Guinevere, has me rethinking the black paint on my mom van.

Onward also features the voice talents of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer!

From Director Dan Scanlon and Producer Kori Rae, the U.S. Theatrical Release of Onward in the U.S. is March 6, 2020.

Onward Prize Pack Giveaway

ENTER NOW for your chance to win this unique ONWARD prize pack giveaway!

This giveaway runs til March 13, 2020.

Winner must be over 18 and provide a valid mailing address within the U.S.A.

Good luck to you in the Onward Prize Pack Giveaway. Make sure to buckle up in Guinevere (or whatever ride will get you to the theater) this March 6 to see Onward.

Thank you to Knott’s Berry Farm for sponsoring this giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It’s been such an honor serving as a Knott’s Berry Farm ambassador, also known as a Berry Blogger. Together with my family, it’s been an amazing experience filled with memory-making, thrill-seeking, and treat-eating (all in the name of research, of course).

There have been so many great days, filling our family memories. And like so many of you around Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm is the backdrop for tons of nostalgic moments. Do you remember your first trip to Knott’s?

I adore that the farm served as the backdrop for my own childhood, but also is the setting for marking how big my girls are getting, tons of first’s, and more togetherness than my tweens would admit that they love.

I cherish our family memories at Knott’s, but I know that they aren’t just ours. You can have the same quality of experiences with the people you love all of 2024.

5 Reasons You NEED to Be a Knott’s Passholder

Cost-effective Family Fun

Currently, a Knott’s Berry Farm annual pass is $95 for the entire year. No black-out days, no limits to the fun!

There are three options for annual passes:

• Season Pass — Enjoy unlimited access to Knott’s Berry Farm; discounts on merch, hotel stays, and access to Knott’s Scary Farm; early access during summer
• Gold Pass — The Gold Pass adds Knott’s Soak City to the regular pass for splashing through summer
• Prestige Pass — Enjoy the same benefits of the Gold Pass, plus preferred entrance and 1 single-use Fast Lane pass per visit.

If you visit the park every week, you’d spend less than $2 per visit. Less than $2 to ride the West Coast’s only dive coaster. Less than $2 to experience the immersive western choose-your-own-adventure during Ghost Town Alive. Less than $2 to fill your heart with holiday cheer during the charming Merry Farm.

My family has four Gold Passes and one Platinum (available prior to the introduction of the Prestige Pass) so we can take advantage of the perks.

You CAN’T find a better deal on fun! But don’t wait because prices will go up slightly after the new year.

Season Passholder Discounts

With a season pass, Knott’s Berry Farm is super duper affordable. It actually pays for itself in 2 visits. But there are so many ways to save!

Add the All Season Dining onto your pass for as little as $145 and be able to eat every day you visit! You can get a meal every 4 hours (max 2 per day), and the savings just keep adding up.

We also nabbed the All Season Souvenir Bottle for drink refills each time we visit. We have two for our family, and it’s been plenty! There’s a new offering for drink refills that includes ICEE, hot chocolate, and coffee refills, too.

Plus, your season pass gets you discounts on merchandise and food throughout the park, up to 10%!

Other discounts:

• Bring-A-Friend Discounted Tickets throughout the year
• 10% off hotel stays
• Free entrance to special passholder events for Scary Farm and Merry Farm

Seasons of Fun

I read my youngest the “If You Give a Mouse a Muffin…” books pretty regularly. The Knott’s version would read something about “When you realize how inexpensive it is to have fun at Knott’s, you’ll be there every day.”

There’s no risk of running out of new things to do. Plus, Knott’s offers unique Seasons of Fun with themed entertainment, dining, and experiences!

PEANUTS Celebration

Join in celebrating the beloved PEANUTS Gang. The park features tons of adorable photo opportunities, unique meet-and-greets, and a special menu filled with peanut butter flavors and treats decked out with Charlie Brown’s chevron.

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Paying homage to their roots, each year Knott’s Berry Farm celebrates the Boysenberry Festival. Dig into dozens of boysenberry-inspired dishes. Adults won’t want to miss the beer and wine festival. There are fun shows and games, making sure it’s the berry best time of year.

The Boysenberry Festival is one of the must-do things included in 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die. The travel guide includes fun in and around Anaheim.

Ghost Town Alive! and Knott’s Summer Nights

The streets of Calico come to life in a Western storyline that make guests part of the fun! All day, engage with a cast of characters, solve puzzles, and let your choices change how the story plays out.

The fun doesn’t set with Knott’s Summer Nights taking over. Tons of music, family-friendly games, summer snacks, and interactive experiences.

Knott’s Spooky Farm

So fun, it’s spooky! Knott’s Spooky Farm is the family-friendly daytime fun and totally a treat! Complimentary trick-or-treating for children, creepy crawlers in the Livery Stable, and Halloween entertainment are planned. Although not a Season of Fun, passholders can also nab discounted tickets to Knott’s Scary Farm!

Knott’s Merry Farm

Tis the season for holiday cheer, and Knott’s Merry Farm is decked out with charming decor. Enjoy the Christmas Crafts Village with local artistans making your holiday shopping so easy, enjoy the phenomenal shows like Home for the Holidays and Merry Christmas, Snoopy. Plus there’s ton of tasty treats at Merry Farm.

Knott’s Berry Farm Ultimate Merry Farm Giveaway

One (1) lucky winner is going to fill their holiday with so much cheer! There are so many Merry Farm goodies up for grabs! Here’s what’s included in the Ultimate Merry Farm Giveaway prize pack:

Plus four (4) Knott’s Berry Farm Regular Season passes, valued at $99.00 each!

Crazy, right? The Ultimate Merry Farm prize pack is valued at $532.92! Entering is easy. Just use the Rafflecopter below.

2024 is going to be a great year at Knott’s Berry Farm! Share what you’re most excited about in the comments!

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Any Season of Fun at Knott’s offers unique experiences, dining, and fun. But there’s something special about summertime. I’m sharing my favorite summertime activities, and an amazing giveaway thanks to my friends at Knott’s so you can make sure it’s an epic at Knott’s Berry Farm.

Here are the 5 coolest things at Knott’s this summer!

1. Ghost Town Alive

Back for another year of western fun, Ghost Town Alive has returned for another season. The interactive choose your own adventure invites park guests into the ghost town city of Calico.

It’s here where the citizens of Calico take visitors through Founder’s Day celebration. The experience is perfect for school-aged children who can solve scavenger hunts, complete tasks, and make decisions that alter the outcome of the day.

Some free fun to check out in Calico:

• Head to the barber shop for a free mustache. The barber also dabbles in science so he may just have an experiment to check out.
• Go to the dress shop to make vintage clothing rubbings or make a bow.
• Play a hand of cards with the sheriff & check out the jail cell
• School’s in session with music lessons, games, and even a graduation

2. Knott’s Summer Nights

Starting in 2019 is the sunset celebration on the boardwalk. When the sun goes down, the party starts!

The Calico Mine Stage area has been transformed into an epic backyard party. Illuminated by outdoor lighting, the benches have been replaced with picnic tables and fire pits.

Entertainment

It’s not summer without a good soundtrack. Enjoy endless jams with two stages filled with live music. Rotating in is a DJ spinning hits atop the Boardwalk shop. It’s a non-stop dance party.

Families will adore the complimentary yard games like oversized Jenga and Berry Pong.

Knott’s Summer Nights Tasting Cards

Grab a Knott’s Summer Nights Tasting Card for $35. Each card provides 8 tastings. But don’t think these are sample sizes! 2 cards was more than enough for my family of 5. My husband loves the chili in a cornbread bowl. The kids and I grabbed vegan sausage in a bun, fruit bowl, and veggie skewers. Beer & wine are included as tasting options, too!

Read more about the fun of Knott’s Summer Nights.

3. Soak City

The mercury is at an all-time high, and there’s nowhere better to cool off than Knott’s Soak City.

The separate ticket water park features fun for everyone. There are serious thrills! Have the floor disappear from under you before free falling on Shore Break. Take the whole family on The Wedge with room in the raft for six.

There’s a lazy river, wave pool, and preschool-friendly water playground, too.

The best way to enjoy Soak City is with a cabana rental. It’s an added expense, but so worth it. You’ll have your own oasis for unwinding, relaxing in the shade, and skipping the restaurant lines. As part of the rental, wait staff will take your order & have food delivered to the cabana.

Choose from Portside Pizza with pizza and salads or Longboard’s Grill where burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tenders are being served. Annual Passholders can use their refillable water bottles for free drinks all day.

4. Calico River Rapids

If cooling off is part of your summer plan, you won’t want to miss the new Calico River Rapids. The classic Knott’s attraction went some serious upgrades this year, and is now inviting rafters to brave the waters. You never know who is lurking around the bends, so beware!

Upgrades to the ride include a NEW storyline, line queue, animatronics, and water features.

I made Matt go on the ride with me. His reaction was hilarious! You can check out the ride in more depth here.

5. Celebrate 50+ Years of the Timber Mountain Log Ride

One of my favorite things about Knott’s is the way they’ve tied together new thrills with the nostalgia from my childhood visits.

I’m making memories with my own family with each visit, but I do love our meandering trails around the Timber Mountain via log. The beloved flume ride recently celebrated its 50th anniversary!

The Timber Mountain Log Ride drops riders 8 stories with some serious splashes and smiles.

With new seating, the ride will talk you through a mining camp. Make sure to look out for the new animatronics!

If you’re looking for discounted tickets on Southern California theme parks, like Knott’s Berry Farm or Disneyland, check out Get Away Today. Use code CC10 for $10 off packages.

Summer is one of the best time at Knott’s. Share what you’re looking forward to in the comments below!

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When Ralph Breaks the Internet was released, I gushed over my love for the film in the post Ralph Breaks the Internet Seriously Rules.  I adore the Disney buddy films with duos like Mike and Sully, Buzz and Woody, and also Vanellope and Ralph.

But I’m also a huge fan of all things Disney princess.  The Disney princess scene DOES NOT disappoint.  With the film out of blu ray, I’m super excited to partner with some of my other blogger buddies to give you an opportunity to win some fun Ralph Breaks the Internet prizes.

Ralph Breaks the Internet Giveaway

Here’s the gang:

The Ralph Breaks The Internet Giveaway is hosted by: The Positive MOM

And co-hosted by: My Mommy Style, Cleverly Changing, Classy Mommy, WhollyART, Clementine County, Pretty In Baby Food, Kid Congeniality, Wife Mother Runner, Comic Con Family, and The Jedi Father.

Here are all of the Sugar Rush inspired toys you have a chance to win:

• Arcade Classics – Fix It Felix Mini Arcade Game
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Figure – Vanellope
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Power Pac Figures – Series 1
• Funko Wreck-It Ralph 2 -Taffyta Collectible Figure
• Wreck it Ralph 2 Themed Tumbler

And, of course, you get your own copy of the Ralph Breaks The Internet Bluray!

And here are The Positive MOM Giveaway Rules : Winner will be selected randomly and all entries will be verified. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited and only one winner per household. Winner must be 18 years of age. Winner must supply a physical shipping address in the contiguous United States, legal name and phone number within 48 hours – failure to to comply will result in drawing of a new random winner, as prize will be considered forfeited.

ENTER NOW for your chance to win this Ralph Breaks The Internet Sugar Rush Gift Pack! Giveaway runs til March 5th, 2019!

Looking for more Ralph Breaks the Internet fun?

Free Ralph Breaks the Internet Coloring Pages

Remember to stay up to date by visiting the official RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 website, and stay connected by following WRECK-IT RALPH on Twitter, liking WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook, and following WRECK-IT RALPH on Instagram.

Be also sure to follow the hashtags #RalphBreakstheInternet and #RalphBreaksTheInternetBluray, too!

Star Wars toys and collectibles never go out of style because The Force is strong with boys and girls of all ages.

We’re hosting a Disney Blogger giveaway to give you a chance to win a Star Wars Gift Pack – Holiday Jumbo Toy and Collectible Bundle — valued at OVER $600! 

The Christmas Star Wars Products Giveaway is hosted by: The Positive MOM and Disney Mom Guide and co-hosted by:

Mommy’s Busy, 4 Hats and Frugal, Bert M Anderson, Comic Con Family, My Mommy Style, Fans of Mickey Mouse’s House, Christy’s Cozy Corners, Embracing Diversity, Mamas Mission, Cleverly Changing, WhollyART, Ginger Casa, Wheelchair Daddy, Local Mom Scoop, An Open Suitcase, Unprocessed Jess, Two Married Geeks, Ask Mama Moe, Raising Three Savvy Ladies, It’s Free At Last, Funtastic Life, A Savings WOW, En Tus Zapatos, JA Monkey, Clementine County, Gay NYC Dad, Little Family Adventure, Wife Mother Runner, Pretty In Baby Food, Teacups and Fairytales, The Jedi Father, and Lady and The Blog.

There is no purchase necessary! One (1) fortunate WINNER in the U.S. over the age of 18 will receive a Star Wars Gift pack, with new collectibles and toys inspired by our favorite characters, old and new – a $600+ value. All entries will be verified, so make sure they go through!

So… what Star Wars toys and collectibles can you win? Only the best in the galaxy! Here’s the list of all the goodies your Star Wars Gift Pack includes:

• Northwest Star Wars “Being Chewie” Adult Comfy Throw Blanket with Sleeves, 48″ x 71″

• LEGO Star Wars Solo: A Star Wars Story Han Solo’s Landspeeder 75209 Building Kit (345 Piece)

• Star Wars Christmas Stocking – Mini 8″ Knit – Darth Vader

• Underground Toys Star Wars Plush – Stuffed Talking 7″ Han Solo Character Plush Toy

• Mystery Minis: Star Wars – Solo (One Mystery Figure)

• Hallmark Christmas Ornament Star Wars Praetorian Guard

• Hallmark Christmas Ornament Star Wars Darth Vader

• Star Wars I Am Chewbacca Tank Top

• Star Wars Ultimate Co-pilot Chewie Interactive Plush Toy, brought to life by furReal

• (2) Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pop Up Cards

• (2) Star Wars The Force Awakens Chewbacca Electronic Masks

• Hot Wheels Star Wars Boba Fett Vehicle

• Star Wars BB-9E Glass Christmas Ornament

• Star Wars Classic Chewbacca Throw Pillow

• (7) Child Chewbacca Masks – Star Wars

• Solo: A Star Wars Story Reusable Tote

• Solo Home Entertainment Figure 4-Pack (Star Wars Force Link 2.0. Mission On Vandor-1 including Han Solo, Qi’ra, Range Trooper, and Weazel)

• (1) Star Wars Han Solo Movie Roaring Chewbacca Wookiee Sounds Mask

• Star Wars Nerf Han Solo Blaster

• Star Wars Mighty Muggs Maz Kanata

And, of course!!! 

• SOLO: A Star Wars Story Blu-ray and Digital Combo

We are all so excited to join powers to make someone very happy with this amazing Star Wars gift pack!

Which of these Star Wars products is your favorite? May the odds be in your favor!

I’m a fan of the Chewbacca mask so I can channel my inner Chewbacca Mom!  Which Star Wars prize are you most excited about winning?

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game, Sugar Rush. Their quest takes them to the vast, uncharted world of the internet where they rely on the citizens of the internet—the Netizens—to help navigate their way.

Lending a virtual hand are Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and the heart and soul of the trend-making site “BuzzzTube,” and Shank (voice of Gal Gadot), a tough-as-nails driver from a gritty online auto-racing game called Slaughter Race, a place Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces—so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had. Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia,” writer, “Cedar Rapids”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt,” “Lilo & Stitch”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet” hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.

Here’s the gang:

The Ralph Breaks The Internet Giveaway is hosted by: The Positive MOM and Disney Mom Guide

And co-hosted by: Comic Con Family, My Mommy Style, Classy Mommy, Mamas Mission, Cleverly Changing, WhollyART, Jay’s Sweet’N’Sour Life, Raising Three Savvy Ladies, A Savings WOW, Clementine County, Picturing Disney, Pretty In Baby Food, and The Jedi Father.

There is no purchase necessary! One (1) WINNER in the U.S. over the age of 18 will receive a Ralph Breaks The Internet Gift pack, with new collectibles and toys inspired by our favorite characters, old and new, from the film. All entries will be verified, so make sure they go through.

• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Wrecking Ralph
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Power Pac Display – Oh My Disney Castle App
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Fashion Yesss Doll
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Figure – Calhoun
• (2) Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Power Pac Figures – Series 1
• Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet Power Pac Figure 2 Pack-Series 1
• Funko Mystery Minis: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (One Mystery Figure)
• Funko Mystery Minis: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (One Mystery Figure)

So many awesome prizes, mailed directly to you!

Which of these Ralph Breaks the Internet products is your favorite?

ENTER NOW for your chance to win this Ralph Breaks The Internet Gift Pack! Giveaway runs til November 24th, 2018, 3 days after it releases into movie theaters!

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Looking for more Ralph Breaks the Internet fun?

Check out my review of the film here!

Get your free printable coloring pages here!

Remember to stay up to date by visiting the official RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 website, and stay connected by following WRECK-IT RALPH on Twitter, liking WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook, and following WRECK-IT RALPH on Instagram.

Be also sure to follow the hashtags #WreckItRalph, #WreckItRalph2, and #RalphBreakstheInternet, too!

All thoughts and opinions are my own.  Please read my Disclosure Policy for more information.

The countdown until summer break is on!  My kids still have two full weeks to go before we have swap schoolbooks for sunscreen.  But we are definitely ready for fun.  High on our bucket list for this summer vacation are days at Knott’s Berry Farm.  If you aren’t already annual pass holders, now is the time! Click here to get access to the splashes, dives, and smiles this summer.

Summer at Knott’s Berry Farm

HangTime

Catch a wave to California’s first & only dive coaster!  HangTime pulls riders straight up in a vertical lift to leave them suspended at the top for seven seconds.  The thrilling fun continues as you soar through one inversion after another at speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour.

I’m a big fan of roller coasters, so I was thrilled when I was asked to ride HangTime early.  It meant riding four times in a row without getting off the ride.  The amazing coaster technology doesn’t make you feel queasy, even after all of those loops.  And I’ve got to say, it gets better after each ride.

I would definitely plan to ride twice, once during the day and once at night.  The track lighting illuminated your path is gorgeous and presents a totally new experience.

Knott’s Soak City

Looking to keep cool this summer?  Head to Orange County’s largest water park.  The expanded Soak City features slides, tide pool, lazy river, and multiple water play areas.  My older girls (8 and 10) took on the big drops, while I enjoyed the views from our cabana.

The cabana was the perfect way to enjoy the entire day at the water park, allowing for a complete retreat from the sun and a comfy place to relax.  But the kids would only let us relax for a few minutes.  There’s too much fun to be had.

Poppy’s living her best life in the toddler area, called Gremmie Lagoon.  We plan on spending a day a week at Soak City this summer.  Separate admission is required for Knott’s Soak City.

Our best tip: Get there at opening to beat the crowds. 

Ghost Town Alive

The western town of Calico comes to life in an immersive choose your own adventure experience.  The townspeople engage with park guests as guests work through clues to solve mysteries and complete tasks.  The evolving story line makes guests the starts of a western adventure.

At various locations throughout Calico, our kids were given playing cards.  When matched to signage posted throughout town, the kids received additional clues.

The fun doesn’t stop there!  Get yourself a custom mustache at the barber, make a bow at the dress shop, or perhaps join a bank-robbing gang.  It’s a great experience for older children.  My kids eat it up!

I’ll be sharing more of this year’s fun soon.  Rumor has it, gold fever has struck!  Ghost Town Alive runs select days through September 3rd.

But what about my husband? I’ve got direction with our want, need, wear, read policy, but shopping can still be tough when he’s not circling items in a catalogue for me to choose from.  Christmas got a whole lot easier (and more comfortable) when I saw what’s new with Hanes.

This is a partnered post with Hanes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hanes has introduced Hanes® with FreshIQ, a collection of t-shirts, underwear, and socks with advanced odor protection technology.  Growing up getting socks and underwear wasn’t necessarily my favorite of gifts, but as an adult my husband and I are both stoked to see such items under the tree.  The new FreshIQ also features a great level of softness, that makes the pieces comfy to wear whether you’re tinseling trees or climbing them.

In addition to softness, FreshIQ offers the odor protection technology. Let’s face it, being a parent and husband means running from one thing to the next.  Everything from the fun we’re having to the places we’re in can cause unpleasant odors to stick in clothing. Hanes® with FreshIQ eliminates those odors with odor-killing bacteria, making for more freshness for all of us.

With a brand he loves and new technology every man needs, I’m wrapping up shirts and socks from Hanes for my husband.  To best display our Christmas gift policy, I made free printable gift tags that say WANT, NEED, WEAR, READ.  They’re perfect for your outdoorsman or any gift recipient you loves a little rustic charm come holiday time.  Print as many as you need by clicking here.

I found that printing on cardstock made for more durable tags.  Make cutting quicker by cutting them out in a circle, rather than around the bark outer ring. Then punch a hole with a single-hole punch & tie to your Hanes® with FreshIQ gift. Socks, underwear, and t-shirts can fit for what his NEED, WANT, or WEAR gift.

Heck, tell him to read all of the technology that goes into making such high-quality products and you can call it his READ too!

Now that you know what to buy the man in your life this holiday season, I’m so thrilled to be able to help make it even easier!  Hanes is hosting a great giveaway here in Clementine County.  One (1) lucky reader will win a $50 American Express Gift Card to use on your holiday gifts.  Enter using the Rafflecopter widget by 11/30.

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Who will gift Hanes® with FreshIQ to this holiday season?