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Mommy Gearest’s Hot Holiday Gift Guide
The 20 best special-somethings for every member of the family this holiday season.
While few of us or our kids probably need anything this year other than a warm hug and a nice greeting card, there’s something so magical about ripping wrapping paper off of prezzies and delighting in your newest thingamabob. But let’s face it, the sheer choice of what’s out there can be overwhelming. We’ve taken a look at the season’s hottest products — some from major brands and some from off-the-beaten-path newcomers that you’ll only find on Etsy — and selected gift ideas for babies, kids and even grown-ups to fit every budget.
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- <h1><a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=17213056" target="_blank">Little Tikes Wiggimals</a></h1><br /> $17<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Get your little mover and shaker moving and shaking with Little Tikes Wiggimals. These cuddly plush animals flip a switch and turn into jiggly, wiggly, roly-poly balls of cuteness. Perfect for tummy time and new crawlers, you really can't help but smile when the Wiggimal starts wiggling.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrincessPetunias123" target="_blank">Princess Petunia's Bowtique Couture Headbands</a></h1><br /> From $10<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you love supporting homegrown businesses, look no farther than Princess Petunia’s Bowtique. Whether your little lady has a party to attend, a photo shoot to rock or simply a fashionable play date in the rec room, these darling headbands are the epitome of girly. Adorable babies not included.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.fluffybottombabies.ca/Aden-and-Anais-Bamboo-Dream-Blanket_p_382.html" target="_blank">Aden + Anais Bamboo Dream Blanket</a></h1><br /> $60<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Let it be written: this should be <em>the </em>go-to gift for every baby. The Dream Blanket is made from bamboo, which means it’s soft, soft, soft. The prints are subtle and beautiful, and its extra-generous size means that toddlers who are still in a crib now have the perfect blanket for cooler nights.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://justb-byou.com/toys/caring/wee-md/" target="_blank">B.Wee MD</a></h1><br /> About $30<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If this is the first you’ve heard of B. toys, your toy world just opened up big-time. Some of the best-quality, most interesting toys come from this company and the B.Wee MD is no different. We love the built-in humour for parents, too; the doctor’s pager (complete with light and sound) in the Wee MD kit reads “Doctor, doctor, give me the news.” Coming to Target stores soon.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.rockprettybaby.ca/sarahs-silks-playsilks.html" target="_blank">Sarah’s Silks</a></h1><br /> $15<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Is it a cape? Is it a veil? Is it a fort? It’s anything your child dreams it to be. These Playsilks, commonly found at Waldorf Schools, come in a rainbow assortment of colours and we love that the dye is non-toxic. Sarah’s Silks will provide kids of all ages with oodles of make-believe fun.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://skwooshi.com/" target="_blank">Skwooshi</a></h1><br /> From $3<br /> <br/><br /> <p>In what must be felt to be totally understood and appreciated, we bring you Skwooshi molding compound. It’s like other play doughs, but it’s got a bit of a grittier feel to it and it’ll never dry out. (Trust us — we left it out for hours to be sure!) The three-ounce single packs will make a perfect stocking stuffer. It’s really neat stuff, but don’t believe the “mess-free” claim; it’s fibrous and can leave bits and pieces behind when stretched. <br/><br /> <br/><br /> Note: Not yet available online; visit Toys “R” Us to buy in-store.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21598726" target="_blank">Angry Birds Star Wars TelePods Star Destroyer</a></h1><br /> $45<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Angry Birds-mania continues with the Star Wars edition of apps, games and toys. Our kid testers loved catapulting Anakin Skywalker and Jedi birds at the evil Emperor Palpatine in this 3D board game-style activity. Plus, it's super-cool that players can “teleport” some of the figures right into their iPad app.</p>
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- <h1><a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/saigedoll.jsp" target="_blank">American Girl’s 2013 Girl of the Year</a></h1><br /> $110 US<br /> <br/><br /> <p>With news that American Girl will soon be available in Canada, it’s only fitting that you start your collection with the 2013 Girl of the Year — Saige. Every doll comes with an outfit and storybook. And covet-worthy hair. We recommend a <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/search?N=29+111&Ntk=productSearch&Ntt=bitty+baby&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&event=navigation&site=American+Girl+Shop" target="_blank">Bitty Baby</a> ($80 US) instead if your little girl is between 3 and 7. Let the obsession begin…</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.raspberrykids.com/automoblox-mini-truck-t900.html" target="_blank">Automoblox Mini Truck T900</a></h1><br /> $16<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If LEGO made a baby with Melissa & Doug, it would be named Automoblox. Each vehicle sports a wooden body and interchangeable parts, creating hours of imaginative play for kids who love to build and zoom. The Mini line is a great place to start thanks to a really reasonable price point for such a high-quality toy.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.barlabanana.com/ERGObaby-Doll-Carrier-PurplePurple-Print_p_234.html" target="_blank">ergobaby Doll Carrier</a></h1><br /> $28<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you’re a babywearing fanatic, chances are your kids will want to copy you. And with the ergobaby Doll Carrier, they can. In what is essentially a shrunken version of the adult carrier, kids can carry dolls and stuffies in front or back carries, just like the real thing, leaving them hands-free for important stuff. Like tea parties.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21599356" target="_blank">Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack for Wii</a></h1><br /> $75<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you’ve heard rumblings of portals and Tree-Rex, your kidlet is talking about the craze that is Skylanders. This new starter pack features characters with interchangeable tops and bottoms to create mix-and-match powers, and even comes with trading cards, stickers, secret codes and a poster.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://bit.ly/1aAbqN2" target="_blank">Pretty In Pink Handmade Cupcake Soap</a></h1><br /> $8<br /> <br/><br /> <p>This cupcake soap looks so real you’ll want to eat it! It’s handmade from from pure olive and coconut oils and scented using fruit. Ultra-gentle, we love that it’s vegan, gluten-free and kicks all the nasties — like parabens, SLS, sulphates and propylene glycol — to the curb. Think outside the tub: this works just well as part of a vignette, too.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/monsters-university-peel-stick-wall-decals/855049" target="_blank">RoomMates’ Monsters University Peel & Stick Wall Decals</a></h1><br /> $14<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If your little monster caught Monsters University fever this year, go beyond the DVD and slip some of these fun wall decals under the tree. They’ll give your child some ownership over his or her bedroom décor, but give you the flexibility to remove them — without damaging the walls — whenever you like.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Mattel-X8272-2013-Holiday-Barbie/dp/B00CKH9FCA" target="_blank">Holiday Barbie 2013</a></h1><br /> $50<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Barbie fans rejoice! Wearing silver to commemorate her 25th anniversary, we love that this year’s Holiday Barbie is available in more than just the standard blond-hair, blue-eyed version. This festive doll comes in a gift box worthy of giving to a little girl or a full-grown collector. <br/><br/>Oh, and her earrings? <em>Spectacular!</em></p>
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- <h1><a href="http://www.snugglebugz.ca/traffic-jam-pajamas.html" target="_blank">Tea Collection PJs</a></h1><br /> $39<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Seriously — who doesn’t love getting new jammies for the holidays? If you haven’t been introduced to Tea Collection yet, consider yourself warned. This brand's clothes, pyjamas and accessories are highly addictive. You’ll find these PJs soft and snug-fitting. The line is full of fantastic prints, not flame-retardant coatings.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindamunequita" target="_blank">Linda Muñequita Parent & Child Bracelets</a></h1><br /> $27 per pair<br /> <br/><br /> <p>Made in Canada, these quarter-inch aluminum bracelets are customizable, thoughtful and gender-neutral. Engrave special song lyrics, inside jokes or other memory-worthy phrases and then choose your font. Let the jewelry-maker know how old your child is so the smaller bracelet can be made to fit. You'll end up with something that'll be so cherished it's bound to end up in a memory box.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://plancanada.ca/GiftsofHope/shopexd.asp?id=34" target="_blank">Plan Canada Gifts of Hope: Baby Chicks</a></h1><br /> $17<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you can spare the price of three frappuccinos, consider a life-changing gift for a family in need. These sweet baby chicks will mature and provide eggs, which double as food <em>and </em>income. This is one of Plan Canada’s “matched” donations, so your gift is quadrupled. Get crackin’!</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://tieks.com/" target="_blank">Tieks by Gavrieli</a></h1><br /> From $179 US<br /><br /> (Hand-painted “Sand Snake,” shown, $298 US)<br /> <br/><br /> <p>It’s the holidays — splurge a little. You won’t find a more comfortable or convenient leather ballet flat once you’ve tried a pair of Tieks. They made Oprah’s “Favourite Things” list for a reason! Amazingly versatile, they even come with two shoe bags: one to carry folded-up Tieks and a bigger one for the heels you'll take off to slip into these. The perfect gift for the woman who has everything.<br/><br/>Note: Shipping to Canada is $30 but fast and trouble-free.</p>
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- <h1><a href="http://www.zclipglobal.com/products/sebring" target="_blank">ZCLIP Sebring Money Clip</a></h1><br /> $90 US<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you have a guy on your list who’s a money-clip fanatic, this is a must-buy. The ZCLIP quality puts other money clips to shame, and we love the carbon fibre clip because it’s incredibly light (just three ounces!) and helps protect your cards from RFID (radio-frequency identification) theft. Ignore the U.S. bill in the picture; the company just opened a Canadian fulfillment centre.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/breville-breville-12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-brebdc600xl-brebdc600xl/10195806.aspx" target="_blank">Breville YouBrew</a></h1><br /> $350<br /> <br/><br /> <p>We parents need our coffee. But move over, K-cups, there’s a new single-serve coffeemaker in town. The added bonus? It freshly grinds your beans and can dole out java directly into small mugs, travel tumblers or in its carafe (up to 12 cups). The YouBrew also lets you customize coffee strength and flavour intensity and is so good looking you won’t mind leaving it on the counter. If someone doesn't buy it for you, buy it for yourself. It's that good.</p><br />
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