Its that time of year again, when kids are on their best behaviour and dreams are added to the ever growing wish list. To reduce the gift finding frazzle here’s a gift guide with something for all the kids on your list.
With Interac® Debit shopping is even easier, paying for purchases just like using cash and no credit card bill surprises after the holidays.
| THE BUILDER |
If your building fan already has enough LEGO sets taking up storage space, encourage a little independent creativity with DK Canada’s The LEGO Ideas Book ($27.99 Cdn) or The LEGO Play Book ($24.99 Cdn) from Chapters.
| THE MUSIC LOVER |
This USB rechargeable HMDX Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($49.99 Cdn) from Best Buy enables music fans to enjoy tunes from any Bluetooth-enabled device while the B. Piccolo Carousel Bells ($29.95 Cdn) from MasterMind Toys lets young ones create their own music.
| THE SPA GIRL |
As little girls grow into preteens they may start to replace toys with pampering. The Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System ($139.00 Cdn) from Sephora gives them a home spa-like treatment.
| THE CRAFTER |
Craft kits from Michaels, like this no-sew Stretchy Headband kit or this Duct Tape Tote will keep them busy and give them something to show their friends at school.
| THE READER |
Encouraging the love of reading is a gift that will last a lifetime. Budding readers will enjoy learning to read with Leapfrog’s new LeapPad Ultra ($159.99 Cdn) from Sears while your junior book hound will love to escape into the world of ebooks with the Kobo Arc 7 ($149.99 Cdn) available at Chapaters.
| THE LITTLE ONE |
The mamaroo Plush Infant Seat ($269.99 Cdn) from Babies R Us recreates the bounce and sway movement of a mom, offering five different ways to soothe and entertain the smallest family member.
| THE SPORTS FAN |
When you can’t make it out to the rink get into the action at home with this tabletop NHL Eliminator Flip Air Hockey Table Game ($24.99 Cdn) from Canadian Tire, offering up to four player fun.
| THE GAMER |
The Disney Infinity starter set ($74.99 Cdn) from Future Shop enables you to step into the world and character of their favourite Disney movies while the Toy Box mode opens a whole new level of creativity. These are just two of the reasons we think families will love this game.
| THE DREAMER |
Encourage a little pretend play with toys such as this Work Belt Toy Set ($49.99 Cdn) or this All Season Furnished Doll House ($199.99 Cdn) from Scholar’s Choice.
| THE FAMILY |
Sometimes the best gift you can give the kids is family time with games from Mastermind Toys, like Qwirkle ($24.95 Cdn) and Mindtrap ($29.95 Cdn).
Although a number of these gift guide items are from national shops, many small businesses, like your local bookstore or toyshop, also accept Interac® Debit as a form of payment should you find the perfect gift and you only have coffee money in your wallet. Don’t forget to keep your store shopping a secret and get your gift wrapped when you are out. Many shops even offer this for free.
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