12. 9.2008
Holiday Gift Guide 2008 - stocking stuffers

Cheery farmyard animals with rubber stamps on their base – what more could any wee one ask for in a stocking? £10.99. (Myf)

Add a little holiday flare to your little one’s hair with this jolly little red bird. Actually she and other cute critters from Ordinary Mommy are perfect for making sure your whole year is merry and bright. Handcrafted from a wool felt blend. $6. (Justine)

A little pricey for a stocking stuffer, but have you ever seen a yoyo this cool? Each 2" yoyo is one of a kind. $28. (Jenna)

Made of soy wax, easy to grip, improve tripod grip muscles, color our world. A bag of sixteen bright shades for $6.95. (Gab)

Not sure which colour is in favour? Let them make the decisions themselves, with the colour-in butterfly toy, just £4.50 from the UK's V&A museum.
[Myf]

From Friends With You, one toy per box, from six new designs. These little creatures rock when moved and make soothing chime sounds. $8 each. (Gab)

A holiday treat for those without teeth! This adorable, handcrafted, hypo-allergenic, all natural giraffe is made from BPA-free, pre-washed cotton and stuffed tight with renewable, eco-friendly fiberfill. As "green" as gifts get, and the price won’t leave you "in the red." $12. (Justine)

I love this little embroidered camper t-shirt for baby. $18. (Jenna)

Mushrooms that hide kaleidoscopes within. Cool and sweet. $4.25 each. (Gab)

This year, you and your little ones can have fun creating your own custom wrapping paper and cards with this jolly gnome stamp. A hand carved, original design from Nerdnook. $7. (Justine)

A stocking stuffer to accessorize the kid's only set of wheels. Classic. $8. (Gab)

Fun coloring pencils made from 100% recycled newspaper! $11.95. (Gab)
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12. 8.2008
Holiday Gift Guide 2008

In production for more then 50 years, nothing says tradition like this graceful Baltic rocking horse. Modern, yet timeless, it’s sure to be enjoyed for generations to come. $80. (Justine)

Beautiful set of 3 spinning handmade tops by Sleeping Forest Studio are sure to be heirlooms that can be passed down. $24. (Jenna)

Guard little ones against chill winds and seasonal snowstorms with this homemade alpaca snowflake set, 0-9 months. £45.00. (Myf)
This fantastic multi-colored,10-piece tea set from Ikea is hard to resist at this price. $9.99. (Gab)

Fairy-tale lovers will enjoy stacking the mattresses on the princess bed, complete with its own pea, £65.00. (Myf)

We keep hearing from various sources that Magnatiles, while not cheap, is the best toy ever. I'm sold and the kids will find it under the tree this year. $49.95 (Jenna)

UK store Habitat extends its mantra of classic, minimal living to its dollshouse. £79.00, in-store only. (Myf)

This winter, don’t wait for Mother Nature. Create your own winter wonderland with a magical mobile from Royal Buffet. Handcrafted from vintage and recycled paper, each gently cascading flurry is as unique a snow flake. $15 - $36. (Justine)

Wooden sculpture magic tree. Comes with 12 colored pencils. $38. (Gab)

As if you need to up the cuddle-factor of a small baby, especially in this time of visiting friends and family... but heck, push it to the max, why not? Reversible teddy fleece, just £20.00. (Myf

For a more modern twist on a classic, Swiss design guru, Momoll, created this delightful barn. Festive yet functional, its doors open on each side and the red roof flips up. Pair with Momoll’s charming set of wooden animals for years of fun. $170. (Justine)

Cute crocheted goods, just as we've come to expect from Anne-Claire Petit – this time it's dachsunds. The perfect shape for a stocking?! €23.00.
[Myf]
A lovely surprise, choose pink or blue. Fun stuff in a bag. $37 (Gab)

This winter, your child can have his own polar pet to follow him wherever he goes. Crafted in Nova Scotia from local hardwood, he’s painted with milk paint and coated with a fine finish of natural beeswax. $32. (Justine)

This impressive wooden crane is sure to please any building and construction enthusiast in your house. $88. (Jenna)

UK store Habitat always offers a few distinctive holiday gifts – how about this soft and friendly dinosaur, £15.00? (Myf)

Aspiring physicians will appreciate this jolly medical kit from FAO Schwarz. Made of wood, it comes complete with stethoscope, syringe, scissors, thermometer, tray, doctor's smock, surgical mask, and medicine. $42. (Note as of this writing FAO was out of stock, but promised more soon. If not, Haba has a great kit too.) (Justine)

A perfect project for after the holiday blow-out: a simple sew-your-own doll kit from Clothkits; from £15.00, several designs available. (Myf)

A pair of red shoes. From TOMS, the goodwill shoe company. You give, you get. $34. (Gab)
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12. 4.2008
Holiday gift guide at Cookie Magazine

We don't quite have our gift guide up yet, but in the meantime, check out this wonderful gift guide from our friends at Cookie Magazine, which is sprinkled with special deals and broken down into age groups. They even have a gift guide for mom and dad! Happy shopping!
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