Earlier this week I got an invitation to attend a press event for holiday gift guides. Even though I don't do gift guides, I decided to attend just to see what is new on the market.

Lots of fun stuff that I wanted to share.

Ones to look out for:

• Poker Divas - POKERprimaDIVASâ„¢ is dedicated to teaching professional women how to play poker.
• Snack Tracker - AMAZING PRODUCT FOR PARENTS - helps you understand portion sizes for your children in a fun and easy way
• Blurb - You can make your own books! I'm currently doing one for my daughter's third birthday.
• C'Watre - Oceanic skincare line - WONDERFUL.
• Destination Dinners - I am literally ordering from this later on in the week. All the ingredients you need to make an international feast.
• Furminator - I use this once a day on my boy dog! It really works on your furry pets.
• Robeez - Everyone knows this brand. Great shoes for your pre-walkers.
• isABelt Ltd. - Clear thin belt when you need to wear one, but don't want to show it
• Les Mess - Flash card gave to get your kids to clean up!
• Flip Hop - Bunny slippers to die for.
• Hatley - Anything and everything you want that is fun and festive.

The rest of the bunch:

• 1-800-Bakery, Inc.
• Bonnie Marcus Collection
• Canvas On Demand
• Cocktails by Dalio Calado
• Cristina V. - celebs like Marcia Gay Harden, Mandy Moore and Jill Scott
• Hatley
• Jessie Steele - aprons as featured on Desperate Housewives (the Bib Ava 50's Retro Kitchen was on TV)
• Jillie Willie
• Kena Kai, Inc.
• Karen Neuburger
• Morton's The Steakhouse
• Name Maker, Inc. - personalized wrapping paper!
• Objets d'Envy
• OKA b.
• Ornaments To Remember
• Peanut Butter & Co. - celebrity favorite - Natalie Portman, Zach Braff, Drew Barrymore, Benji Madden, Alicia Silverstone, Kristen Bell
• Planetjill
• Star50 Handbags, Inc. - bags inspired by each state
• Film Movement - as seen on Oprah
• TableTopic, Inc.
• The Hampton Popcorn Company
• Tiny Little T-Shirt Co. LLC
• Toss Designs
• Tuvara, Inc.
• UNICEF