Signs of winter are all around. Between the chill in the air, the coats and boots scattered in the hallway, the first sighting of frost and snow, and holiday shopping being in full swing. While some people are easy to shop for, others are not. I found that to be the case this year with my youngest. Since he has two older brothers, he already has tons of hand-me-downs. However, I can’t show up empty handed because he’s at the age where he’s well aware of everything that is happening and he’ll be just as eager to open up gifts and play with new toys. If you’re also unsure of what to get for the special kids on your list, have no fear! I’ve teamed up with four other bloggers: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar and we’ve put together a list of our favourite products and brands that are sure to be a hit and top everyone’s list. Not only that, but…. (drum-roll please…), we’re giving each item away! That’s right… one lucky winner will walk away with all of these fabulous products, as part of our giveaway for kids, valued at $1300. How is that for a reason to celebrate? Without further adieu… here is our holiday gift-guide for kids!
Barbie
While I have few childhood memories (my brain works in mysterious ways), I will always remember my Barbies and my Barbie doll house. Barbie brought me companionship when my friends were too busy to play. It also frequently brought friends over to my house as we all loved playing with my Barbies. I loved nothing more than playing pretend and dressing up Barbie. She is an iconic doll and I love seeing my nieces play and love their Barbie dolls just as much.You can find a Barbie to suit every child on your list whether they love to sing, dance or help animals. Whether your child is into Katy Perry like my boys are or Adele like every adult female in the world, or is an aspiring fashion designer, you can pick up a Rock ‘n Royals Barbie, or a Fashionistas. For hours of entertainment and imaginative play, don’t forget to pick up some cute accessories, whether it’s Rock ‘n Royal Stage Playset, an RV truck or my personal favourite, a full Barbie house.
Fisher-Price Newborn Gear
If you have a baby to shop for this holiday season, you should check out the Deluxe Take Along Swing & Seat. I gifted this to my brother and sister-in-law and it came in handy when they were traveling back and forth between home and the cottage throughout the summer. This portable, easy-to-fold, two-in-one product combines a stationary seat and an infant seat. A removable newborn insert lets mom use this product from day one, while calming vibration settings soothe baby, as do six swing speeds with smart-swing technology. The seat, which retails for $99.99 can be used for children up to 25lbs.
Another great gift idea for a newborn is the Fisher-Price Smart Connect 2-in-1 Projection Mobile. I honestly wish I had a cute mobile like this for my oldest. I bet it would have helped him keeping him happy in the crib instead of the cries wailing we always heard when he woke up. Connect this mobile directly to a smartphone or tablet to activate the spinning mobile, or to turn on the calming music and soothing lights without disturbing baby. The projection mobile, which retails for $69.99, also grows with baby from a motorized crib mobile (0-5 months) where a light show projects on the mobile canopy, to a crib soother for older babies where a light show projects on the ceiling.
The Children’s Place
Just last week I visited The Children’s Place and purchased a few great items for the holidays. I got matching pajamas for all of my boys (sizes: 18 months, 3T and 5T), a Star-Wars toque, gloves, sweatshirts, a few T-shirts and some socks (somehow, my boys never have socks to wear…). The entire store was filled with great holiday outfits, for both boys and girls and tons of stocking stuffers items too. It’s great because you can purchase an entire outfit in one store including shoes, socks (or leggings), dress, shirts, pants, skirts and ties. They even have a great selection of outdoor gear! If you haven’t been to The Children’s Place in a while, you should go and check them out in your nearest store or online. With so many cute outfits, you will be wishing they made some to fit you!
Yummy Nummies
With Yummy Nummies, kids can not only help their parents bake and cook for the holidays, but they can also make their own yummy treats in miniature. Yummy Nummies sets come with everything kids need to create fun mini foods from cupcakes to cookies to tasty candy bars without their parents help. The Birthday cake maker kit retails for $34.99, but smaller kits are available starting at $12.99.
I had so much fun making the mini donuts and chocolate bars with my boys on the weekend. It’s a perfect indoor activity when the weather doesn’t cooperate!
Playmobil Hockey Players
Tekno newborn puppy
Another fun stocking stuffer for the pet lover on your list is the Tekno newborn puppy. This miniature puppy (size of your hand), can sit, walk, bark and beg. Your 8 week old puppy responds to voice and touch. Pet him on the head and he makes happy sounds, and wiggle his ears and tail. The puppy will interact with you and other pets. Wiggly ears & tail.
Swim Zip – Making UV protection a ZIP! http://www.swimzip.com Swim shirts with UPF 50+ and a full length zipper for easy on easy off for parents and children alike!
ZipIt Bedding – Say goodbye to messy, unmade beds! Fun, fast, easy! Works like a sleeping bag…you just zipit!
Funkins – A fun, bright, way to have a “green” holiday and a a “green” New Year! Funkins reusable cloth napkins are great for the entire family. No more using paper napkins when you have these delightful, fun cloth alternatives!
Preppy Littles – Spruce up your little one’s holiday outfit with this beautiful Christmas headband. Great way to get photo ready for all the family photo opps this season.
Little Live Pets Turtle – Adorable Lil’ Turtle that swims in very own tank + additional turtle.
Beados Gems Designer Studio & Sunshine Butterfly Activity Pack – Create a Gem Suncatcher with Beados Gems Sunshine Butterfly Activity Pack
Blo Pens Super Activity Set & Blaster Activity Set – The hit arts and crafts toy of the 1990s is back! BLO pens are really MAGIC markers: use a stencil, blow into the pen and watch your drawing appear!
Smart Mitts – No more lost mittens! Smart Mitts stay on and keep hands warm.
PeapodMats – The PeapodMat is a unique combination of 3 layers that creates a super-absorbent, waterproof bed-wetting mat that grips and doesn’t slip around.
Curiosity Box – Curiosity Box creates fun activities and crafts for kids in a box OR online email format. Curiosity Club is an online club where each week for a year you will receive an email that will include step by step instructions and photo(s) for a craft, an activity (science experiment, game or other activity), a recipe (family or child related) and a FREE printable! A Curiosity Box has 3 crafts, 1 activity, adhesive, embellishments, a Curiosity Card with instructions, activity ideas, fun facts and more! A fantastic gift idea that can keep giving throughout the year!
Walt Disney Studios Canada – There’s something for every member of the family in this prize pack, consisting of five stand-out Disney movies: Monkey Kingdom, Toy Story That Time Forgot, Inside Out, Aladdin and Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection.
Bratz – Bratz #SnowKissed celebrates the Bratz love of fun winter activities. Each Bratz comes ready to hit the slopes in stylish snow gear including an après ski outfit, hot cocoa mug and a sticker sheet to customize their snowboards, sleds or skis.
Lalaloopsy – The world of Lalaloopsy™ is getting silly! The Lalaloopsy™ Super Silly Party Doll celebrates all the ways we are uniquely special. Characters like Mittens Fluff n Stuff and Jewel Sparkle are back, but these favourite original Lalaloopsy™ characters are now decked out in party outfits. Collecting them all has never been more exciting.
GIVEAWAY
Together with Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar, one lucky reader will receive all of the products listed above ($1300 ARV). Enter the giveaway via the entry form below. Contest is open to all residents of Canada (excluding Quebec & Nunavut). Contest ends Friday December 11, 2015. GOOD-LUCK!
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Hmm difficult as there are 7 grandchildren and 7 children but I’d say the overall theme is Lego.
My daughter totally loves Tekno newborn puppy! what a cute toy and looks like loads of fun! she also just started getting into Barbies so that made the list as well 🙂
number one item on my son’s wish list this year is wireless headphones and an ipad
Thank you and the others for putting on this wonderful giveaway, so many great items here, any child would be so happy with all this, right now the #1 gift on the list is Play All Day Elmo!!
My grandson is looking for a hockey game this year and my grandaughter is hoping for a nice doll.
One of my grandkids wants a glider bike this year! Its #1 on the list!
My daughter wants a plasma ball and my son wants Thomas the Train toys.
My daughter wants a red pedal bike!
My son really wants a bluetooth speaker because his older brother has one.
Jonnie
The two boys really want robotic toys and crafts,anything they can involved in . the youngest girl loves everything right now ,dressing up is tops.This would be an amazing thing
My kids really want an iPad.
The number 1 item on my oldest daughter’s wish list this year (the only item actually!) is the LEGO Friends Heartlake Grand Hotel.
they are wanting a playstation
My son’s number one item on his list is Skylanders!
Avenger characters for my 5 yr old and paw patrol toys for my 3 yr old.
My granddaughter loves anything to do with play doh & frozen!
My daughter would love a tea set. I’m hoping to find her a plastic durable, usable one.
My son has asked for lego! He wants all of the marvel superhero sets!
My kids would like any sort of gaming system. Our Wii just played it’s last game.
my litlte one wants a beatbo. he gets excited when he sees a commerical for it
I would have to say that it is the Barbie Doll House, but they also love their lego toys as well.
Great post! My little ones love Crafts and Playmobil this year!!
My daughter has been wishing for a Wii U this year
The Tekno Puppy is the number one item on the wish list.
I would like the tekno puppy
My daughter wants an XBox one
A puppy! Not happening. Already have 3!
Wow,this is awesome thanks for the giveaway.The number one item on my grandson’s wish list this year is the Marvel superhero sets
Monster High items is the big thing on their wishlist.
All my 4 year old has asked for are footed pjs like his little brother wears 🙂
Both of my girls are asking for Zuca bags (for their figure skates), American Girl clothes/playsets to go with their dolls and my youngest really wants a FurReal Bunny from Santa (thanks Santa ;o))
The Beatbo is on the top of my younger sons wishlist and a DS for my older son
the holiday Barbie but everyday is a different item on her wishlist
my son wants a plasma car!
She wants the new Barbie Mansion.
My son wants Lego City sets
My girl wants lots of dress-up stuff…..she loves role play!
My daughter wants a telescope
His number 1 item is the new Nintendo3ds
My son wants an ipad mini.
My little grandson wants the new buzz lightyear.
It’s a v-tech tablet but I love the Curiosity Box!
The number one item on my child’s wish list is a Fashion Barbie.
My kids both want minions and bacon stuff for Christmas!
Definitely an iPod
My son is asking for these Blo Pens. Must be the big thing this year! Thanks!
My daughter is grown and she wants cosmetics and fragrances.
My sons number one would be a cell phone this year.
my son definitely wants lego – all year lol
Race track!
Lego. Always Lego.
My son wants Rescue Bots Transformers, and my daughter has asked for Zoomer Kitty Whiskers!
My oldest son wants a lot of Hot Wheels cars. My youngest is too young to tell me what he wants but I know he would love a new Thomas train or two.
the kids are always asking for a tablet to play on
Our 2 yr old is OBSESSED with American Dolls, luck us hehe!
It’s Legos..and for me..it’s those new Lego slippers!
My daughter is asking for playmobil
My little guy wants Lego minecraft
My daughter wants an American girl doll
Number 1 thing she is asking for would be Baby stuff, all the baby stuff, because she’s 4 and all she wants to be is act like a mama 🙂 It’s so sweet! I love this age!
They haven;t told me yet but lego is always on the list and games.
My boys want a new hot wheels track and paw patrol gear 🙂
A Barbie van!
Oh they’re wanting a PS4. Santa doesn’t make enough money to afford all these expensive Christmas wishes.
the paw patroller is #1 on my 5 year olds list. My 8 year old would like an i pad
My little guy is only one so his #1 wish list item would be empty boxes. It’s amazing…absolutely amazing how entertained he is by them! Thank you for an incredible Holiday Giveaway! Fingers crossed, toes crossed and rubbing my baby bump for luck!
Anything Mickey Mouse related
Anything pink and sparkly fir the girls and cars fir the boys
Lego for the boys.
Number 1 is a kitten. Number 2 is a jump rope which is more likely to happen
Oh man my kids would love that turtle! It’s been all paw patrol over here and my son has been asking for the Paw Patrol Lookout set.
On the top of my son’s list is cookies lol
The shopkins shoppes dolls
My girls are requesting several Beanie Boos for Christmas.
My niece really likes Monster High right now
shopkins was number one this year
My kids want headphones.
WOW !!! What a Fantastic giveaway !! Our little guy is 3 1/2 and the number one item on his wish list this year is ” Hulk Smash Hands”. He can’t say gloves, he calls them GLUBS. He is over the top excited for Christmas !! He just makes us all so excited that Santa is coming 🙂 Thank you again and Merry Christmas !!
1. is a titanic lego set
My inner child would love the Tekno puppy most!
I would have to say that they Fisher-Price Smart Connect 2-in-1 Projection Mobile would be most wanted. Not for my child though, mine are all grown. I am entering because I am trying to win items for my friends daughter(24) – she just recently lost her husband (30) – he left behind her and their unborn child – Thank you so much for the opportunity to help her and #payitforward
The eldest wants a membership to an online game, middle wants a doll stroller/ high chair and my son wants Lego Dimensions.
They all want sketch books.
my kids always want Lego and Nerf. Always lol
The number one gift idea is Big Hero 6 DVD because we missed seeing it in the theatres.
The Tekno Newborn puppy is adorable. It would be first on my list.
My children don’t usually ask for big items,I usually just surprise them with things that they need.
My grandson likes Avengers
Our youngest daughter really wants a Polaroid camera! 😉
Amazing list!!! Definitely learning about some great products here!
a Teddy bear
Lots of friend’s kids
That would be a Wii U.
My daughter wants a chocolate pen and new karaoke mic, son wants legos, hotwheels and transformers
My daughter is hoping to get a mini ipod.
My niece really wants some Bunchems, very hard to find!
The grandsons want sports equipment.
my daughter wants a guitar
My daughter loves shopkins.
My daughter wants Lego set
My nephew wants hockey gear (net, stick, puck) for Christmas!
The Beatbo
It’s always Barbies… They can’t get enough!
My niece loves anything related to My Little Pony – so a Little Pinkie plush toy is on her list.
Wii u
Little Live Pets Turtle
This is such an amazing giveaway!! My daughter is obsessed with Barbies and kinder eggs. I love watching her play with my old Barbies brings back so many memories.
Top of the list is anything Elmo!
My grandson is hoping for a new bike
more shopkins
My son asked for a black bunny
The number one item on my daughter’s wish list is books.
My older daughter wants a onesie jammies and my younger daughter wants Beanie Boos.
My daughter is obsessed with shopkins
Lego
My oldest son (4) really wants a remote control car, and my youngest (almost 2) will be happy with anything – but he loves minions, so I think he’ll be getting a large plush minion 🙂
A bookshelf would be nice to organize!
My little guy really wants a basketball net (little tykes) – he’s 1.5 years old!! And Hannukah Harry brought it for him!
My youngest wants zelda games for his 3ds