Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For Babies, Kids, and Teens

Need gift ideas for babies, kids, and teens? While Cold Hard Cash is never a bad idea, it's not as much fun to unwrap so try one of these suggestions instead:

(2) Warmest hooded puffer vest, C$35 (sale) / US$39.95 at GAP
(3) Kids Fisherman Pullover, C$40 (sale) / US$38 (sale) at American Apparel
(4) Cable knit one-piece, C$39.95 / US$34.95 at GAP

(6) Ink Robin The Whole World Framed Map, C$34 at Society6
(7) Finger Paints, C$9.95 at Indigo
(8) JumpSmart Electronic Trampoline, C$99.99 at Mastermind Toys
(9) Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car, C$64.95 / US$39.88 (sale) at Walmart

(2) Dry Erase Scribble Skullz Mohawk helmet, US$24.99 at Raskullz
(3) Zoomer Dino, C$99.99 / US$89.99 at Toys 'R Us. Also available in puppy designs.
(4) Boxes! Buy different sizes at U-Haul (starting around $1 each) and let the kids make their own fort. The idea may strike some of you as odd, but check out these cool fort ideas first!
(5) Grade 4 & 5 Snowpass, C$29.95 at Ski Canada. It gets you 3 free passes at EVERY participating ski resort across Canada and is valid for up to 2 years (if purchased when child is in Grade 4)!

(7) Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell, C$12.06 at Indigo / US$9.08 at Barnes & Noble
(8) Password Journal 8 (with voice-activated password and invisible ink!), C$27.94 (sale) at Amazon / US$25.99 at Toys 'R Us. Also available in 'Monster High' design.
(9) Totally Me! Make Your Own Charm Bracelets, C$14.99 / US$10.99 at Toys 'R Us
(10) Rubik’s Speed Cube Pro-Pack, $19.99 at Rubiks

(2) Alien Workshop Wedge Tail 2 27 Cruiser Complete Skateboard, US$109.99 (sale) at Zumiez
(3) Burton Chopper 80cm Boys Snowboard C$199 / US$179.95 at Burton
(4) Oakley PRIZM Canopy Snow, C$215 / US$180 at Oakley
(5) Burton Grom Youth Snowboard Bindings at Burton, C$99.99 / US$79.95 at Burton
(6) Sportcraft 72" Rebound Turbo Air Hockey Table, US$249.99 (sale) at Walmart

(8) AViiQ Pink Extended Bluetooth Selfie Wand, C$29.88 at Walmart
(9) Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course: help your teen get certified so she/he can land more babysitting jobs! C$49; check your local listings for course availability and dates
(10) LUSH Little Snow Fairy, C$13.95 / US$13.95 at LUSH
(11) Adopt a rescue pet: take your teen to a local shelter and give an unwanted animal a loving home (with parents' permission, of course!) Most shelters' adoption fees include spay/neuter and updated vaccinations.
(12) Aeropostale Invite Only Zigzag Leggings, US$12 at Aeropostale
What will your kids find under their tree this year?
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on January 08, 2016
Cindy
said:
So many cute clothing and toys for children. |
![]() | These are such great ideas! Making me excited for Christmas! |
![]() | Those clothes are really nice, but I hate giving expensive stylish clothes to kids who are not going to appreciate it and grow out of it astoundingly fast |
![]() | Such great products and ideas!!! In love with that tweet coat!! Great! |
![]() | Don't give a pet, unless you are SURE you are ready for the commitment. |
![]() | cute for my niece Harlow |
![]() | @Heather: absolutely agree that adopting a pet should not be on a whim! It's a serious commitment, but if (big IF) you know the child is ready for this big step and his/her parents agree, it's a great age to start. |
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on December 05, 2014
glumbumble
10,038
said:
I agree boxes are not gifts. And pets are something that need great discussion when it comes to responsibility and ownership. At 12 , I agree that is a good age to talk about that sort of thing. I was around 12 or so when I was begging for a dog and eventually my dad gave me a 3 year old cocker spaniel that had been treated very poorly from his previous owners. I loved and took care of that dog until he passed away at age 12. |
![]() | I completely agree with Heather. Also, seriously? Cardboard boxes as a gift? That is also a terrible idea.... I could be so insulted if I got that as a gift. You can get a better gift at the dollar store. I know kids like to play with boxes but it isn't a Christmas gift |
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on December 05, 2014
Heather
said:
Giving a pet as a gift is a terrible idea. Pets are not presents, they are a commitment. So many pets end up in shelters because they're cute at first but become a burden months after Christmas. |
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