Ho-Ho-Holiday Gifts with Mario Armstrong

The holiday countdown is officially on! Are you down to those last few tricky gifts on your list and feeling the pressure? Don’t stress—we’ve got your final, festive round-up to finish off your shopping strong! Award-winning Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong and IntheNews.tv teamed up with several brands to banish your gift-giving fatigue with a final dose of serious “Ho-Ho-Ho” inspiration. Forget the frantic searches; Mario has curated a fantastic list of must-have items that blend fun, function, and cutting-edge tech. Check it out!

Moving from the digital page to the playroom, this reading platform is launching collectible toys inspired by its award-winning, fan-favorite graphic novel series.

Epic Cat Ninja Figurines

Epic, the world’s leading digital reading platform for kids, has launched its first-ever Cat Ninja toy line, bringing the beloved hero from the page to playtime. Inspired by Epic’s award-winning graphic novel series—read over 300 million times—these collectible figurines feature Cat Ninja (aka Claude) in dynamic, action-packed poses. Fans can collect all three, with the third figure releasing February 2026. Created by author Matthew Cody, the Cat Ninja series captures the humor, heart, and adventure kids love. Praised by The Wall Street Journal, TODAY, and The New York Times, the series now leaps off the page into a toy ideal for imaginative play.

If your holiday budget is tight, let’s explore a flexible and completely transparent phone service that lets you call and text instantly over Wi-Fi without locking you into expensive contracts.

TextNow

TextNow is the only free phone service provider with unlimited talk & text, free data for select apps, and nationwide 5G coverage. Download the app today and choose a free local phone number that you can immediately start using over Wi-Fi and that stays yours no matter what your budget. With free and unlimited phone plans starting at $0/month, TextNow offers the flexibility that comes with no fixed contracts, no gimmicks or trial periods, and great coverage. TextNow will never leave you hanging and has a phone plan that fits any holiday budget.

For the ultimate action fan, a new wrestling ring brings unpredictable match chaos to life with interactive sound effects that determine the winner.

WWE® Money in the Bank® Cash-In Ring Playset

Mattel has numerous holiday products but one of our favorites is the WWE® Money in the Bank® Cash-In Ring Playset, where young WWE fans let the ring decide the fate of their favorite Superstars!

Slam the bell launcher to create chaos inside the ring, as well as activate one of the 40+ randomized sounds and phrases.

The action-packed ring stands more than 20-inches tall and features two modes that let kids create unpredictable finishes. Capture the briefcase in the Money in the Bank mode, then challenge the champion in Cash-In Mode, where the ring makes the count and determines the winner!

For the creative kids on your list, a revolutionary art kit transforms simple markers into a fun airbrush sprayer, encouraging imaginative designs and artistic precision.

Crayola Marker Airbrush Kit

Step into a wonderland of spray art magic with the Crayola Marker Airbrush Kit. This DIY kit makes the perfect gift for creative kids, offering endless hours of imaginative fun during holiday break. Children can experiment with unique spray art effects to create festive cards, wrap personalized gift tags, or design seasonal decorations that make the holidays extra special. And the best part? No need to worry about running out of markers! The airbrush sprayer works with all Crayola markers, so the creative fun keeps flowing all season long. It’s the gift that keeps on giving—perfect for stocking stuffers or under the tree!

This season’s gaming selection offers something for every player, whether they prefer a frantic, multi-dimensional racing adventure or the quirky challenge of a museum management simulation.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds & Two Point Museum

Get ready to put the pedal to the metal in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the latest entry in the beloved Sonic Racing franchise. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features land, air and sea terrain courses Sonic Racing fans know and love, as well as a new, never-before-seen racing mechanic called Travel Rings that transports racers into the all-new CrossWorlds dimension mid-race. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also features a huge roster of everyone’s favorite characters from the Sonic universe, which will continue to grow with the addition of familiar faces like Joker, Kasuga Ichiban, and Hatsune Miku from other SEGA franchises and beyond.

In Two Point Museum, aspiring curators are responsible for building incredible museums where you will design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits. Expand your museum by venturing out to the five different expedition maps where you can uncover shiny new exhibits to add to your collection. Make sure your discoveries stand out by personalizing each museum location with the hundreds of decorative items available to unlock. All your hard work will pay off as you welcome and manage a diverse mix of visitors wandering through your carefully curated halls of wonder – from goths and vampires to grubby kids. Fingers crossed you meet their expectations!

*Content Provided and Sponsored by Epic Kids, TextNow, Mattel, Crayola, and SEGA.