Christmas is my family’s favorite time of the year as it is for many people. One of the things I love each year is sharing with my readers all of the amazing products that make awesome gifts.
So with all of that said, it is time to get ready for the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! This year we are doing something a little different and sharing our journey to putting the guide together with weekly updates. You are going to see plenty of IGTV videos and posts. So hold onto your britches!

STARTS NOVEMBER 1, 2018

While we are getting things ready over here we will be sharing all the happenings with y’all. So get ready to see me at my best or maybe worst. It all depends on how you look at it. 

• Behind the Scenes 10/7/18
• Behind the Scenes 10/19/18

Want to see all our posts and social shares for the 2018 Gift Guide? Search using #RitaReviewsHGG18 !

What are you looking for this year? Toys? Jewelry?  Stocking stuffers? Unique gifts for your aunt who has it all? Don’t worry we have you covered! Just click on a picture to read all about the products.

Types of Holiday Gift Guide Posts Offered:

Paid Placement Requirements: 

• If no product is being sent, the rate will be $50. With the product, the rate is $0.
• You must provide the information you’d like included in the post with at least 2 photos.
• Payment is required prior to the post being published via Paypal. I will provide an invoice
• Post will be promoted on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. Post will also be linked to the Holiday Gift Guide.

Product Review Feature Requirements:

• Must meet my $25 product minimum value
• Must be full size, NO samples (unless samples equal $50 value) will be accepted
• No returns, all products are mine to keep
  

For every product I receive I will be:

• posting an IGTV unboxing video (don’t worry if your packaging is simple, this is to excite my readers)
• a quick peek on Instagram which will also be added to my highlights
• inclusion in at least 1 Behind the Scenes: Gift Guide Edition post that will start on Sept. 21st
• posting a review of the product(s) on the blog sharing all the things that make your item wonderful
• taking pictures of the product(s)
• consider product for Favorite Products of 2018 which posts on 12/31
• share all blog posts across all my social media and newsletter; this includes tweets that go out the day after the post, the week after the post, and the month after the post
• joining your affiliate program if available
• possibly share product in Items Still Using in 2019 (date tbd)

Products I’m looking to review this year are:

• Kids toys for ages 0-16 for both boys and girls
• House Decor
• House Appliances
• Office supplies
• Outdoor toys
• Gift cards for stockings: restaurants and stores
• Toy boxes for toddler boy
• House renovation tools
• Men’s clothing (please ask for sizing)
• Women’s clothing  (please ask for sizing)
• Children’s Clothing clothing  (please ask for sizing)
• Baby Items (we have a newborn this year)
• Bedding for full and queen (true full and true queen not full/queen)
• Coloring books and crayons
• Stocking stuffers for kids of all ages
  
• Electronics
• Outdoor & Indoor furniture
• Rugs
• Pet
• Beauty

ACCEPTING INQUIRES THROUGH 12/15/18

ALL products must be received in the mail BY December 15 in order for them to be included in the me to include it in my holiday gift guide. Please remember the earlier we get the product the earlier you will be listed in the calendar. You will receive an email with your posting date and other information once we receive products. Products received after December 15 are not  guaranteed to be included in the guide.