BACK to All Product Picks

This LEGO Alarm Clock is sure to make the child on your gift list wake up with a smile. The clock—with a digital display, snooze button and AM/FM radio—looks just like a LEGO brick. You can even stack it on the LEGO Boombox to make your own LEGO creation.

Price: $29.99

Purchase LEGO Alarm Clock

back to top

The fashionable yet functional belt for girls ages 5 to 15. The adjustable Invisibelt Girl comes in trendy colors and patterns while eliminating the dreaded buckle bulge. Easy to wear with jeans, skirts, leggings and more, this belt is the perfect stocking stuffer for the young fashionistas on your list!

Price: $16.00

Purchase Invisibelt Girl

back to top

We love these nylon backpacks made from recycled 16-ounce plastic bottles and biodegradable canvas trim. And they come in two different sizes for little kids or big. The recycle logo really caught our eye, but they also have peace and love. Mother Nature would be proud!

Price: $46 and $56

Purchase little eco-pack here

Purchase big eco-pack here

back to top

Does your child's backpack look like Mt. Etna erupting? Haven't seen the top of their desk in months? Getting homework slips from their teachers? Child-organizer Jennifer Zwiebel can get the school year started right. Co-author of The Organized Student, she helps kids fourth grade and up be responsible for their own schoolwork and creates systems for them to track homework and take notes in class. And she may help unravel why your child isn't performing to their fullest potential. You just may see that desk soon!

For information: www.jzorganizing.com

AskMelissa Special: Receive 10% off one session when
you mention AskMelissa.

back to top

Call the title unfortunate timing in light of recent events—this book still has 99 other great tips to recharge your batteries in only 10 minutes. Some of our favorites? Belting out a favorite show tune (we're partial to Rent) or hitting the batting cages and pretending the ball is an in-law. Some celebrity advice sprinkled throughout—Kelly Ripa unwinds to her idol, Judge Judy, while Christie Brinkley recommends hiding in the closet if it's the only way to steal some alone time. Take 10.

Price: $11.53

Purchase here

back to top

It's always important to curry favor with the kids. And they—and their parents—will love to play bocce (pronounced bahchee), an Italian game of bowling with balls. We play in the backyard and at the beach and always seem to attract a crowd of willing participants.

Price: Starts at $39.99

Purchase here

back to top

Michael Jurick is an AskMelissa favorite. Melissa Meyers has even used this New York-based photographer for personal family photos. Talented, personable and energetic, Michael Jurick captures special moments, whether posed or candid, and offers custom-designed storybook photo albums that make excellent gifts for friends and family. Call 917.544.1871 for an appointment.

Purchase here