Going to visit Santa in a mall is probably not going to happen this year, so we need new ways to assure kids that they’ve been good and that their presents are on their way. Just like many other things, a conversation with Santa has moved online this year. Here’s where you can get a free personalized video message for your kids this holiday season.

Portable North Pole is the place to go if you want to get your own personalized videos from Santa. They have iOS and Android apps where you can enter the name and photos of your kid to get a video made just for them. There are two interactive videos in the app and you can even make group videos with up to four names if you have a big family.

It’s possible to get two short videos for free, but you can also opt for premium packages priced from $4.99 to $14.99, depending on the combination of calls and video calls you choose. The company donates a part of profit to local children’s hospitals.

This is perfect for all the families where kids are getting a bit suspicious over Santa letters. Make them experience the holiday magic in this new way until we get a chance to meet with Santa face-to-face again, hopefully next year.

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The fall has just started but the air already smells like snow on the colder nights and we know that Christmas is not too far away! With a weird year like this one has been, it’s completely understandable if you just want to call it a day, put up Christmas lights, and welcome 2021. If you need a radio station to go with your mood, we’re happy to say that Christmas FM is back for the season!

Christmas FM started its 24-hour broadcast, so you can tune in and enjoy it over a big cup of your favorite cinnamon latte or mulled wine. The station plays the most popular holiday hits so if that’s what you need to lift your mood a bit, you know what to do. You can tune in if you live in the U.S., but there’s also the online broadcast that you can enjoy from all over the world, throughout the year. Ready to open this Christmas season with Last Christmas, Let It Snow, and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? We know we are!

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Every year brings new Christmas decoration trends and it can be difficult to follow them all. Sometimes it’s a brand new color scheme, other times there’s an ornament you simply must have or a particular decorating style to follow. But what about Christmas tree baubles? Here are the most prominent trends for 2019.

Sea Life

Many people will decorate their Christmas tree with sea life motifs this year, and there are so many adorable baubles to choose from. Whether you live in a place with a warm winter climate or you simply want to honor summer, fish, dolphins, shells, and stars, they can all look great on your tree.

‘80s Christmas

The ‘80s are back, at least when it comes to Christmas tree decoration. Turn your tree into a disco playground and relive your childhood with disco ball baubles.

Wanderlust

If you’d rather travel than stay at home during the holidays, then you may want your Christmas tree to follow that theme as well. You can decorate it with baubles in the shape of cars, luggage, busses, and landmarks from all around the world.

The post Which Baubles to Choose For Christmas Trees in 2019 appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Starbucks coffee may be the most popular coffee chain in the world, but coffee isn’t the only thing they serve. This winter, enjoy the holidays with a cup of Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate served in their famous holiday-edition red cup.

Starting November 5th, you can order something from the Starbucks winter menu that includes a brand new drink. The toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate is basically a hot chocolate with marshmallow syrup and marshmallow-flavored whipped cream. Yes, it’s insanely caloric but totally worth it! 

The rest of the winter menu is filled with old favorites like ‘Tis the Season Turkey Sandwich, Festive Feast Panini, mince pies, brownies, cupcakes, a selection of holiday lattes, and many more.

Even if you’re not a big fan of the coffee shop chain during the year, you can’t help but love the atmosphere they create around the holidays. It’s time – find your favorite Christmas sweater, play Michael Bublé on your phone, and head to the closest Starbucks for your dose of Christmas in a cup.

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This year, make sure your Christmas tree is placed on the most visible place because it’s going to look as gorgeous as never before!

For many people, the holiday season is the best time of the year. Whether you have kids or not, decorating the Christmas tree is a special ritual that brings lots of joy so you want to plan it carefully. 

Home decor can be traditional or modern, but it should always translate the holiday spirit. If you want to do something original this year, try the all-white decor.

Even your Christmas tree can be white, but it doesn’t have to. Green tree with white ornaments will look just fabulous, and you can easily spice things up with another color, such as silver or gold. 

White decoration comes in many different shapes and materials so you can still remain faithful to your own style. Two people can have completely different all-white Christmas decor! It’s totally up to you, and to get you started, we have an inspirational gallery below.

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Pumpkins are cool and everything, but sometimes, you just need to change something. We have a new hot trend that will bring a fresh dose of summer into your Halloween Decoration. Ready?

Pineapple carving is a perfect alternative to pumpkin carving. Pineapples are cheaper, smell amazing, and the insides are easier to scoop. Bonus point for the funny “hair” on cute pineapple monsters!

If you want to make one, here’s how to do it. Pick an underripe pineapple that’s firm and has green skin. Take a sharp knife and cut off the top of the fruit, then scrape the insides. After you’re done, you can carve the design you want and insert a candle, just like you would do with a pumpkin. It will be the star of your Halloween party, for sure!

Use the insides of the fruit to make piña coladas for the tastiest Halloween ever. Pineapple carving may come in handy throughout the year, whenever you want to make creative candle holders. You don’t need to carve faces; any pattern will do.

The post Pineapple Jack-o’-Lanterns Are Huge This Year appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Going to visit Santa in a mall is probably not going to happen this year, so we need new ways to assure kids that they’ve been good and that their presents are on their way. Just like many other things, a conversation with Santa has moved online this year. Here’s where you can get a free personalized video message for your kids this holiday season.

Portable North Pole is the place to go if you want to get your own personalized videos from Santa. They have iOS and Android apps where you can enter the name and photos of your kid to get a video made just for them. There are two interactive videos in the app and you can even make group videos with up to four names if you have a big family.

It’s possible to get two short videos for free, but you can also opt for premium packages priced from $4.99 to $14.99, depending on the combination of calls and video calls you choose. The company donates a part of profit to local children’s hospitals.

This is perfect for all the families where kids are getting a bit suspicious over Santa letters. Make them experience the holiday magic in this new way until we get a chance to meet with Santa face-to-face again, hopefully next year.

The post You Can Get a Free Personalized Video Message from Santa on This Site appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

The fall has just started but the air already smells like snow on the colder nights and we know that Christmas is not too far away! With a weird year like this one has been, it’s completely understandable if you just want to call it a day, put up Christmas lights, and welcome 2021. If you need a radio station to go with your mood, we’re happy to say that Christmas FM is back for the season!

Christmas FM started its 24-hour broadcast, so you can tune in and enjoy it over a big cup of your favorite cinnamon latte or mulled wine. The station plays the most popular holiday hits so if that’s what you need to lift your mood a bit, you know what to do. You can tune in if you live in the U.S., but there’s also the online broadcast that you can enjoy from all over the world, throughout the year. Ready to open this Christmas season with Last Christmas, Let It Snow, and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? We know we are!

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Every year brings new Christmas decoration trends and it can be difficult to follow them all. Sometimes it’s a brand new color scheme, other times there’s an ornament you simply must have or a particular decorating style to follow. But what about Christmas tree baubles? Here are the most prominent trends for 2019.

Sea Life

Many people will decorate their Christmas tree with sea life motifs this year, and there are so many adorable baubles to choose from. Whether you live in a place with a warm winter climate or you simply want to honor summer, fish, dolphins, shells, and stars, they can all look great on your tree.

‘80s Christmas

The ‘80s are back, at least when it comes to Christmas tree decoration. Turn your tree into a disco playground and relive your childhood with disco ball baubles.

Wanderlust

If you’d rather travel than stay at home during the holidays, then you may want your Christmas tree to follow that theme as well. You can decorate it with baubles in the shape of cars, luggage, busses, and landmarks from all around the world.

The post Which Baubles to Choose For Christmas Trees in 2019 appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Starbucks coffee may be the most popular coffee chain in the world, but coffee isn’t the only thing they serve. This winter, enjoy the holidays with a cup of Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate served in their famous holiday-edition red cup.

Starting November 5th, you can order something from the Starbucks winter menu that includes a brand new drink. The toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate is basically a hot chocolate with marshmallow syrup and marshmallow-flavored whipped cream. Yes, it’s insanely caloric but totally worth it! 

The rest of the winter menu is filled with old favorites like ‘Tis the Season Turkey Sandwich, Festive Feast Panini, mince pies, brownies, cupcakes, a selection of holiday lattes, and many more.

Even if you’re not a big fan of the coffee shop chain during the year, you can’t help but love the atmosphere they create around the holidays. It’s time – find your favorite Christmas sweater, play Michael Bublé on your phone, and head to the closest Starbucks for your dose of Christmas in a cup.

The post Christmas is Coming to Starbucks with This New Holiday Beverage appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

This year, make sure your Christmas tree is placed on the most visible place because it’s going to look as gorgeous as never before!

For many people, the holiday season is the best time of the year. Whether you have kids or not, decorating the Christmas tree is a special ritual that brings lots of joy so you want to plan it carefully. 

Home decor can be traditional or modern, but it should always translate the holiday spirit. If you want to do something original this year, try the all-white decor.

Even your Christmas tree can be white, but it doesn’t have to. Green tree with white ornaments will look just fabulous, and you can easily spice things up with another color, such as silver or gold. 

White decoration comes in many different shapes and materials so you can still remain faithful to your own style. Two people can have completely different all-white Christmas decor! It’s totally up to you, and to get you started, we have an inspirational gallery below.

The post White Christmas Decor is What You Want This Christmas appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Pumpkins are cool and everything, but sometimes, you just need to change something. We have a new hot trend that will bring a fresh dose of summer into your Halloween Decoration. Ready?

Pineapple carving is a perfect alternative to pumpkin carving. Pineapples are cheaper, smell amazing, and the insides are easier to scoop. Bonus point for the funny “hair” on cute pineapple monsters!

If you want to make one, here’s how to do it. Pick an underripe pineapple that’s firm and has green skin. Take a sharp knife and cut off the top of the fruit, then scrape the insides. After you’re done, you can carve the design you want and insert a candle, just like you would do with a pumpkin. It will be the star of your Halloween party, for sure!

Use the insides of the fruit to make piña coladas for the tastiest Halloween ever. Pineapple carving may come in handy throughout the year, whenever you want to make creative candle holders. You don’t need to carve faces; any pattern will do.

The post Pineapple Jack-o’-Lanterns Are Huge This Year appeared first on toppoptoday.com.