The JLG Holiday Gift Guide

After spending all year developing exciting brand extensions for our clients, we’re taking a little time to showcase some of our favorite products from the past year. Last week we shared our team’s favorite fashion, home and lifestyle gifts for the holiday season and this week we’re featuring our top picks for kids as well as affordable gift ideas under $20. 

Kids

1. The Miffy Floor Lamp is a gift that’s sure to light up the life of the little ones on your list. Retail $199. 

   Selected By: Jerra Parfitt, Creative Director

2. These Eric Carle pajama sets from Rashti feature some of the author’s most beloved characters including Brown Bear and the iconic Very Hungry Caterpillar. Retail $14.99 each. 

   Selected By: Michael Almeida, Vice President, Business Development

3. The Eric Carle Santa Santa Quilted Bamboo Winter Blanket from Nest is a sweet and snuggly gift that toddlers will warm up to. Retail $126. 

   Selected By: Michael Almeida, Vice President, Business Development

4. The little artist in your life will love the PaintOn Very Hungry Caterpillar Magna-Tiles Structure Set from CreateOn. Retail $24.95. 

   Selected By: Bibi Camilo, Creative Licensing Coordinator

Under $20 

1. For a tasty treat that’s a crowd pleaser, the recently revived Kellogg’s Cereal Straws make a great gift. Retail $9.88

   Selected By:  Christine McAuliffe, Senior Vice President

2. If you’re shopping for someone with a wild side, look no further than the Jack Link’s Sasquatch Crate. This gift set includes Jack Link’s jerky, a glass stein, bottle opener and popcorn. Retail $19.98.

   Selected By:  Christine McAuliffe, Senior Vice President

3. This Pepsi Soda Flavored Lip Balm Set makes a sweet little stocking stuffer. Retail $2.98. 

   Selected By: Katie Cosgrove, Director Of Licensing - Collaborations, Marketing, & Retail Development

4. A Big Mac and fries are a classic combo and this enamel keychain set from the McDonald’s x BoxLunch collab will make a fun and playful present. Retail $14.90

   Selected By: Bibi Camilo, Creative Licensing Coordinator

The JLG Holiday Gift Guide

The JLG team has been working hard all year to develop innovative brand extensions and licensing partnerships and now we’re sharing our team’s picks for the best holiday gift ideas from our clients. This week, we’re showcasing the best gifts in two key categories: fashion and home/lifestyle. 

Fashion

1. The Diamond Supply Co. x Modelo collaboration is the perfect gift for the skate and streetwear lover in your life. Retail: $38 to $140.  Selected By: Debra Joester, President and CEO

2. For the person who is always on the go, the Lesportsac x Kellogg’s Easy Everywhere Tote featuring the iconic Special K rooster, is a great gift idea. Retail: $120. Selected By: Jackie DeMaio, Licensing Director 

3. The Primitive x Corona woven camp shirt will be a hit with anyone who loves laid-back, beach-ready style. Retail $55.  Selected By: Juliana Romero, Associate Brand Manager 

4. Give the Mountain Dew fan in your life a new closet staple with an adventurous twist with the Mtn Dew x Angry Minnow Vintage Flannel Shirt. Retail $62. Selected By: Katie Cosgrove, Director Of Licensing - Collaborations, Marketing, & Retail Development

5. Doritos loungewear is a great gift for anyone who loves to lounge. Retail $11.98. Selected By:  Katie Cosgrove, Director Of Licensing - Collaborations, Marketing, & Retail Development

Home/Lifestyle

1. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly gift for the photographer in your life, then the Pepsi x Retrospekt Polaroid Camera, made from refurbished camera components, is the ideal present. Retail $160.  Selected By:  Michael Almeida, Vice President, Business Development

2.  The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos pillow is a fun and spicy pick for anyone who loves to kick back and relax. Retail $16.99.  Selected By: Tim Blankley, Creative Director

3. The Cheetos fleece blanket is a cozy gift that will keep you Flamin Hot this winter. Retail $24.99 Selected By: Tim Blankley, Creative Director

The World Of Eric Carle Teams Up With Nugget For Very Hungry Caterpillar Collaboration

The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global brand licensing agent for The World of Eric Carle, has brokered a deal to expand on the brand’s current licensing program with a special edition Very Hungry Caterpillar themed modular children’s play couch from Nugget.  

In their first licensed collaboration with a global brand, Nugget, represented by Mix Licensing Group, has created a fun and whimsical design based on Eric Carle's sketches.  The design is printed on Nugget’s highly sought-after configurable four-piece play couch, which is made up of four foam pieces covered in microsuede fabric. Beloved by kids and kids-at-heart, the Nugget provides endless playtime possibilities - from creating forts and building caves to lounging in your very own reading nook. 

Part-furniture, part-toy, the Nugget is beloved by children for climbing, building, and play, while parents love its minimalist design that fits in seamlessly with any home decor. 

“We are passionate about inspiring creativity and play. It’s an honor to be launching a Nugget inspired by such a beloved book as The Very Hungry Caterpillar which has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many little ones around the world,” remarks Hannah Elly, former educator turned Nugget Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Nugget.  

"We’re thrilled to partner with Nugget", says Jackie DeMaio, Licensing Director, The Joester Loria Group. "The team has developed a beautiful play couch that captures the essence of Eric Carle’s art and helps to continue to promote creativity and curiosity for kids."   

The exclusive Very Hungry Caterpillar Nugget will be available only at the Nugget Shop starting on November 8th.  

The World of Eric Carle is the award-winning publishing franchise that features timeless stories and iconic characters. With 170 million books sold, the brand has been a staple in schools, libraries, and homes around the world for over three generations. The global consumer products program has experienced exceptional growth in over 45,000 doors in better retail channels in 15+ countries. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, one of the top selling children's books of all time, has been translated into 64 languages and has sold over 55 million copies since its publication in 1969.