This year’s gift guide is a mash up of wonderfully creative products which make shopping so much fun.
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John Legend’s new CD, A Legendary Christmas, features Kelly Clarkson on the remake, ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” The popular vocalist brings his A-game on his holiday gift to his fans.
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The spirit and sound of the iconic angelic voice of Diana Ross rings bright again this holiday season with the vinyl reissue of her classic Wonderful Christmas Time. The 20-track collection is available for the first time in two physical configurations, a standard black 2LP, a limited-edition translucent red 2LP. Wonderful Christmas Time is also available on CD and all major digital platforms from Ross Records/UMe.
“There are so many things I love about the holiday season,” Ms. Ross shares in the album’s liner notes. “Decorating the tree with the family, the lights, the mistletoe, having family and friends and lots of kids around with the sound of their laughter and the feeling of joy and fun … It’s a happy, happy time.”
The album features covers of standards, from “Sleigh Ride” to “White Christmas,” to more recent season favorites from Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” to Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed.” Ms. Ross is also accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra on five stunning recordings: “Sleigh Ride / Jingle Bells,” “O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” “The First Noël,” and “I Heard The Bells.”
Wonderful Christmas Time was personally curated by executive producer, Ms. Ross.
Just in time for the holiday season, Take My Face Off has a Poinsettia Gift set
comprised of Makeup Mittys and Minis that are “better for the environment’ and are cute as well as useful! www.takemyfaceoff.com
And what’s a day without coffee? Holland Valley Coffee is the necessary indulgence of CEO Sean Holland and COO Tony Hansen. Their highly select
offerings are the embodiments of their coffee philosophies – profiles in the unique and rare, the rich and bold, and the extra- caffeinated. www.hollandvalleycoffee.com.
their Inspiring Women series which includes Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson and Amelia Earhart. www.instagram.com/Barbie
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Gabrielle Union’s NY&Co. line offers styles that are cool, fly and dope! The collection includes a range of dresses, tops, bottoms, denim, outerwear and accessories. www.nyandcompany.com
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Everybody loves makeup and RoseArt/Mattel launched a new line of DIY makeup kits called BeYouTology, which appeals to tween girls who love watching DIY
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Celebrated humanitarian, civic leader and recording artist Trae The Truth has jumped into the toy manufacturing business. He is the co-owner of an educational, English and Spanish speaking line of teddy bears called Cubby Love Bears. The innovative toy teaches kids words and phrases in both languages simultaneously through a simple click of the bear’s paw. Just in
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time for the holiday season, creator and co-owner Tameka Maiden and Trae are announcing that Cubby Love Bears will introduce the Zoli Tablet & Smart Phone Holder. The innovative product can cradle a tablet or phone in both portrait and landscape mode, allowing kids to watch their favorite shows, YouTube channels and apps hands-free. “Zoli” grasps phones and tablets, keeping them steady so that the child can enjoy watching movies on his or her favorite device. https://cubbylovebears.com/store/
Mr. Cory’s Cookies is a tasty company formed by teen entrepreneur Mr. Cory, who has been seen such major TV shows as Ellen. What started off as a small dream has turned into a big business, especially since he has customers loving his assortment of treats. Visit www.mrcoryscookies.com.
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We hear a lot about this elected official but who is she? AOC: Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker 
by Jezebel, Cosmopolitan and Salon contributor Prachi Gupta is a celebratory biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (aka “AOC”), the youngest congresswoman in United States history, detailing not only her life but the movement she inspired. Available at www.workman.com.
REPRESENT: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World by June Diane Raphael, star of Grace & Frankie (Netflix) and co-host of the popular How Did this Get Made? podcast and Kate Black, former chief of staff at EMILY’s List, is an energetic, interactive, and inspiring step-by-step guide that shows readers how to run for the approximately 500,000 elected offices in the US. Hailed as a “a wonderful resource for women as they think about taking the leap” by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Represent covers everything from the nuts and bolts of where to run, fundraising, and filing deadlines to issues like balancing family and campaigning, managing social media, and how running for office can work in your real life, plus infographics and profiles—including wisdom and advice—of various female politicians such as Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Lisa Murkowski, and Ayanna Pressley. Available at www.workman.com.
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The legendary icon commemorates the 25th anniversary of her landmark holiday album—Merry Christmas—with a definitive two-disc set, wrapping it up with previously unreleased recordings, bonus material, and new packaging. Physical albums and merch from the official artist store also ship today. Merry Christmas (Deluxe Anniversary Edition) is now available everywhere in stores, online, and at all streaming platforms!
Publisher’s Note: Right On! Digital’s holiday guide is the gift that keeps on giving, so be sure to stop by the site to check out more bargains and gift suggestions and new music during the 2019 season.