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Time is tight and everyone's busy, and sometimes finding that "just right" gift among all the choices is just so difficult. Well, not to worry: the urbanmoms.ca Gift Guide has some great selections for even the most hard-to-buy-for people on your list. You'll find great suggestions for everyone on your list from the epicurean to the bibliophile, from the fashionista to the sports-addict. We've organized the urbanmoms.ca Gift Guide to take the hard work out of holiday shopping for you by dividing our suggestions into easy to reference categories:
- Books
- Toys
- Eectronics
- Kitchen/Personal Appliances
- Food
- Ethical
BOOKS
The joy of reading is a gift the special children in your life can keep with them always, so help inspire a life-long love of books with these titles:
The Magician's Elephant, by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Yoko TanakaIn a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo (author of the bestsellers The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn Dixie, among other award-winning books) conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected -- and making the extraordinary come true. When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it's true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes -- hope and belonging, desire and compassion -- with the lightness of a magician's touch.
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, by David Benedictus; illustrated by Mark BurgessYoung children on your gift list will be thrilled to receive the first authorized sequel to A. A. Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories in 80 years. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood continues the adventures of Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and friends, bringing these beloved characters to life again in a truly magical way. If you or a special child in your life love the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories and illustrations, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood is absolutely guaranteed not to disappoint!
Grownups love reading too! Here are some great picks for the book-lovers on your list:
Healthy Sin Foods, by Dr. Joey ShulmanIs there a special someone in your life who just loves to indulge? If so, Healthy Sin Foods by Dr. Joey Shulman is the gift for them. As George Bernard Shaw so eloquently put it: "there is no sincerer love than the love of food". Dr. Shulman urges us to throw away our guilt, ditch our chronic "excusitis" syndrome, and enjoy the 101 mouth watering and tasty options featured in her new book. Perfect for the cook, food-lover or health nut on your list, Healthy Sin Foods is a surefire hit!
The Year of the Flood, by Margaret Atwood
The long-awaited new novel from Margaret Atwood, The Year of the Flood is a brilliant visionary imagining of the future that calls to mind her classic novel The Handmaid's Tale. Nominated for a 2009 Giller Prize, this novel will not fail to delight the readers on your list. Adam One, the kindly leader of the God's Gardeners - a religion devoted to the melding of science, religion, and nature - has long predicted a disaster. Now it has occurred, obliterating most human life. Two women remain: Ren, a young dancer locked away in a high-end sex club, and Toby, a former God's Gardener, who barricades herself inside a luxurious spa. Have others survived?
What is Stephen Harper Reading? by Yann Martel
Every two weeks since April 16th, 2007, Yann Martel has mailed Stephen Harper a book along with a letter. These insightful, provocative letters detailing what he hopes the Prime Minister may take from the books -- by such writers as Jane Austen, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Stephen Galloway -- are collected here together. The one-sided correspondence (Mr. Harper's office has only replied once) becomes a meditation on reading and writing and the necessity to allow ourselves to expand stillness in our lives, even if we're not head of government. This one will tickle both lovers of books and politicos of all stripes alike!
The long-awaited new novel from Margaret Atwood, The Year of the Flood is a brilliant visionary imagining of the future that calls to mind her classic novel The Handmaid's Tale. Nominated for a 2009 Giller Prize, this novel will not fail to delight the readers on your list. Adam One, the kindly leader of the God's Gardeners - a religion devoted to the melding of science, religion, and nature - has long predicted a disaster. Now it has occurred, obliterating most human life. Two women remain: Ren, a young dancer locked away in a high-end sex club, and Toby, a former God's Gardener, who barricades herself inside a luxurious spa. Have others survived?
What is Stephen Harper Reading? by Yann MartelEvery two weeks since April 16th, 2007, Yann Martel has mailed Stephen Harper a book along with a letter. These insightful, provocative letters detailing what he hopes the Prime Minister may take from the books -- by such writers as Jane Austen, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Stephen Galloway -- are collected here together. The one-sided correspondence (Mr. Harper's office has only replied once) becomes a meditation on reading and writing and the necessity to allow ourselves to expand stillness in our lives, even if we're not head of government. This one will tickle both lovers of books and politicos of all stripes alike!
YOU: Having a Baby, By Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet OzIn this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz act as mythbusters for the hundreds of questions surrounding pregnancy in the same scientific, informative, and entertaining ways that have made them America's Doctors. In these pages, you'll learn everything you need to know about the miracles of fetal development, your health throughout the pregnancy, and providing the best possible environment for your growing child.
TOYS
Toys for Baby/Toddler/Preschooler
Zippity Learning SystemLeapFrog and Disney have joined forces to create the Zippity Learning System--the first TV-based gaming system for preschoolers that combines full-body movement, music, education and fun. The hottest new toy for Christmas, Zippity is the only movement learning product for children that incorporates both upper- and lower-body movement. As they groove and play, kids can gain a greater understanding of core preschool skills such as math, language and music.
Webkinz JrThe Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC), the leading authority on toys in Canada, has honoured the new Webkinz Jr™. interactive neighbourhood from Ganz for children 3 - 6 with a coveted Best Bet Award for 2010. The non-profit Council, established in 1952, explains, "The CTTC Best Bet Award is reserved for toys that surpass all of the Council's demanding testing criteria in design, function, durability, safety and most importantly, play value." With colourful pets and constantly changing activities, challenges and crafts, Webkinz Jr. is educational and fun as well as a perfect gift for this holiday season
Little Tykes Apple Grove PalsAward winning and highly trusted toy brand, Little Tykes has done it again with the introduction of Apple Grove Pals. The new line features characters, playsets and storybooks that teach friendship, curiosity, courage and other important life lessons. Each pack includes three adorable pals, three interchangeable hats and a storybook. Great gift for kids 12 months and up.
Toys for Boys
Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set
Mix and match to create your own unique Ben 10 alien! Each figure has detachable limbs. Collect them all to make millions of combinations. Use in conjunction with the Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber, Ben10 Alien Creation Challenge & Ben 10 Alien Creation Transporter. Each set includes 2 figures, one alien key to unlock body parts, and one alien combo card. Wide assortment of aliens available.
Power Rangers RPM: Guardian Figures
Each animal-inspired action figure comes with cool battle gear! Kids can trim their ranger by attaching the included armour pieces. The RPM (Racing Performance Machine) Guardian Figures come with four modes of play: Ranger Mode, Animal Zord Mode, Vehicle Zord Mode and Armorized Ranger Mode. The Guardian Rangers are part of an Auxiliary Trax system, so kids can collect and combine with the Power Rangers Racing Performance Cycles for more exciting play. Each ranger includes translucent coloured detailing and metallic accents. Animal assortments include a Lion, Eagle, Wolf, & Shark.
Toys for Girls
Harumika
Style your imagination with Harumika! This new, must-have fashion set gives girls an innovative and unique way to design their own fashion line. Select a fabric, drape it on the dress form and secure in the style lock at the back of the form with no cutting or gluing needed. Each set includes a variety of fabrics and accessories - the design possibilities are endless!
There are four Harumika sets available:
Moxie Girlz
This unique and stylish line of fashion dolls will make for the perfect gift for girls ages 7-10. Each doll has her own colourful style, comes with a variety of fun accessories and outfits, and is available in three main themes. Avery, Sasha, Lexa and Sophina live by the motto "Be true to you." And now you can channel your inner Moxie Girl with Moxie Girlz dolls, playsets, remote control cars and more
BFC Ink Dolls
New to Canada this year, the 18" articulated BFC Ink dolls translate life's challenges into characters and storylines that tween girls can relate to. MGA Entertainment has partnered with Parragon, publishers of the brand new line of BFC Ink chapter books, to bring these characters to life through the large 18" doll line and an 11" fashion doll line.
Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set Mix and match to create your own unique Ben 10 alien! Each figure has detachable limbs. Collect them all to make millions of combinations. Use in conjunction with the Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber, Ben10 Alien Creation Challenge & Ben 10 Alien Creation Transporter. Each set includes 2 figures, one alien key to unlock body parts, and one alien combo card. Wide assortment of aliens available.
Power Rangers RPM: Guardian Figures Each animal-inspired action figure comes with cool battle gear! Kids can trim their ranger by attaching the included armour pieces. The RPM (Racing Performance Machine) Guardian Figures come with four modes of play: Ranger Mode, Animal Zord Mode, Vehicle Zord Mode and Armorized Ranger Mode. The Guardian Rangers are part of an Auxiliary Trax system, so kids can collect and combine with the Power Rangers Racing Performance Cycles for more exciting play. Each ranger includes translucent coloured detailing and metallic accents. Animal assortments include a Lion, Eagle, Wolf, & Shark.
Toys for Girls
HarumikaStyle your imagination with Harumika! This new, must-have fashion set gives girls an innovative and unique way to design their own fashion line. Select a fabric, drape it on the dress form and secure in the style lock at the back of the form with no cutting or gluing needed. Each set includes a variety of fabrics and accessories - the design possibilities are endless!
There are four Harumika sets available:
- Harumika Style Starter Set
- Harumika Fashion Show & Go Set
- Harumika Bridal Collection
- Harumika Style Accent Set
Moxie GirlzThis unique and stylish line of fashion dolls will make for the perfect gift for girls ages 7-10. Each doll has her own colourful style, comes with a variety of fun accessories and outfits, and is available in three main themes. Avery, Sasha, Lexa and Sophina live by the motto "Be true to you." And now you can channel your inner Moxie Girl with Moxie Girlz dolls, playsets, remote control cars and more
BFC Ink DollsNew to Canada this year, the 18" articulated BFC Ink dolls translate life's challenges into characters and storylines that tween girls can relate to. MGA Entertainment has partnered with Parragon, publishers of the brand new line of BFC Ink chapter books, to bring these characters to life through the large 18" doll line and an 11" fashion doll line.
Maplelea Dolls
Exclusively Canadian, these 18" dolls are more than toys: they're friends. Each doll comes with a beautiful and intricate outfit, as well as a journal so you can get to know her better. There are five Maplelea Dolls, each with her own uniquely Canadian character. With an extensive collection of clothes, accessories, pets and even furniture, the Maplelea Dolls line is a guaranteed hit with the tween girl on your list.
Toys for Everyone
Tamagotchi Music Star
For the kid who loves music! Kids can nurture and care for their pets as they raise them to be Music Stars. Watch it choose from over 20 instruments, form a band, and perform in front of a panel of judges. Eight new games and 12 characters to meet! With Infra-Ray capabilities, kids can connect with their friends, and the Friend List feature allows kids to store up to 45 friends' characters! Play continues online at www.tamatown.com for new games and activities. Available in a wide assortment of colours/patterns.
Zhu Zhu Pets
Zhu Zhu Pets are the world's first innovative, realistic, interactive, plush, and artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around in their own playsets. Zhu Zhu Pets include two play modes: nurturing mode where the hamsters coo and purr, and adventure mode where the hamsters explore their habitat with intelligent audio and mechanical responses to various habitat stimuli. Over a dozen add-ons can be purchased to build an ever-evolving hamsterworld for your hamsters to play in and explore. Zhu Zhu Pets are the newest craze among kids and expected to be the most popular toy of the year!
Rubik's 360
This past summer, Rubik's confounded Canadians with the launch of the new Rubik's 360 - an innovative, 3-D take on the original, iconic Rubik's Cube - that is queued to be one of the hottest gifts for 2009! If fact, the 360 is one of British toy retailer Hamleys' Top Ten Toys for the Holidays making it a perfect gift or stocking stuffer that is sure to puzzle anyone on your gift list.
Exclusively Canadian, these 18" dolls are more than toys: they're friends. Each doll comes with a beautiful and intricate outfit, as well as a journal so you can get to know her better. There are five Maplelea Dolls, each with her own uniquely Canadian character. With an extensive collection of clothes, accessories, pets and even furniture, the Maplelea Dolls line is a guaranteed hit with the tween girl on your list.
Toys for Everyone
Tamagotchi Music Star For the kid who loves music! Kids can nurture and care for their pets as they raise them to be Music Stars. Watch it choose from over 20 instruments, form a band, and perform in front of a panel of judges. Eight new games and 12 characters to meet! With Infra-Ray capabilities, kids can connect with their friends, and the Friend List feature allows kids to store up to 45 friends' characters! Play continues online at www.tamatown.com for new games and activities. Available in a wide assortment of colours/patterns.
Zhu Zhu PetsZhu Zhu Pets are the world's first innovative, realistic, interactive, plush, and artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around in their own playsets. Zhu Zhu Pets include two play modes: nurturing mode where the hamsters coo and purr, and adventure mode where the hamsters explore their habitat with intelligent audio and mechanical responses to various habitat stimuli. Over a dozen add-ons can be purchased to build an ever-evolving hamsterworld for your hamsters to play in and explore. Zhu Zhu Pets are the newest craze among kids and expected to be the most popular toy of the year!
Rubik's 360This past summer, Rubik's confounded Canadians with the launch of the new Rubik's 360 - an innovative, 3-D take on the original, iconic Rubik's Cube - that is queued to be one of the hottest gifts for 2009! If fact, the 360 is one of British toy retailer Hamleys' Top Ten Toys for the Holidays making it a perfect gift or stocking stuffer that is sure to puzzle anyone on your gift list.
ELECTRONICS
Kodak S730 Digital FrameLooking for a sentimental gift to give to someone special this year? Loading up the Kodak S730 Digital Frame with their favourite song and personal photos will definitely tug on some heart strings. Go cordless with the S730 Digital frame so they can share their photos with family and friends anywhere thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery. Store up to 8,000 photos with 1 GB internal memory, and use the two SD card clots to view and enjoy even more photos. The new Picture Finder feature allows you to choose any image and it will find more photos from that date. The S730 Digital Frame can do so much they'll be entertained well into the New Year.
Panasonic DMP-BD60 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player A Perfect Gift For: Home Theatre Enthusiasts, Hardcore Movie Lovers. Incredible images, breathtaking lossless audio and stunning surround sound.
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video CameraCatch life as it happens this holiday season with the new Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. While the kids open their gifts, keep them in focus and get sharp 1080p HD videos with built-in image stabilization and smart face tracking technology. With HDMI and AV cables included, it's quick and easy to watch all the action on an HDTV or share your scene on Facebook™ or YouTube™ with a flick of the built-in USB arm. The Zi8 is sure to please the gadget guru and tech tyke alike this holiday season.
Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS Inspired by Charles Dickens' classic tale, re-imagined by Robert Zemeckis, Disney's A Christmas Carol unfolds this holiday favourite like an interactive story book. Players will experience Scrooge's adventure by blowing and speaking into the microphone and using the Nintendo DS stylus to pull, shake, drag and tap the different environments. The game features 14 interactive mini-games that include coin tosses, playing musical instruments, throwing snow balls, and a variety of card games.
Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2When you're in a pinch for power, count on the Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2. The palm-sized, Energy Star compliant power pack lets you plug in any USB-chargeable device to provide up to 40 more hours of run time, two cell phone recharges, or up to 400 digital camera pictures. Designed for use with all USB-compatible mobile phones, music players, cameras and more, the power pack keeps your device running and recharges it at the same time. It's the ideal travel companion and glove box gadget for anyone on the wintery roads this season.
KITCHEN/PERSONAL APPLIANCES
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Holidays are about gathering and feasting with family and friends! Whether it's a busy morning with the kids or a grown-up soiree, make the most of every moment with personalized, coffeehouse quality beverages from NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto™. This stylish, single-serve, multi-beverage coffee machine offers eight different customizable varieties - all in less than 1 minute. And now with two NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto models to choose from it also makes the perfect gift for anyone on your list!
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
This year, the iconic KitchenAid Stand Mixer turns 90! To celebrate this anniversary, KitchenAid has created a limited edition Candy Apple Red Artisan Series Stand Mixer - one of the best colors yet and the perfect holiday gift for your favorite chef! The Stand Mixer includes a designer glass bowl with pour spout and measure markings that can accommodate eight to nine cups of flour. The tilt-head design makes it easy to access the bowl and beaters. Adding a final special touch is the 90th anniversary insignia on the trim band.
Philips SalonStraight Sonic Straightener
Philips has combined natural and precious material with ceramic to create nano-diamond ceramic plates for optimum straightening results. This innovation allows for smooth gliding over hair creating ultimate shine. The sonic technology creates sonic vibrations ensuring that hair is evenly spread between the ceramic plates for optimal heat transfer to each hair allowing fewer strokes and perfect straightening results.
Little Miss Clips
Little Miss Clips is giving girls who can't keep a thing in their hair the gift of great style this holiday season with over a half dozen styles of slip-proof hair clips perfect for pictures with Santa, along with 15 new styles for every day. The made-in-Canada creations are crafted from a strong alligator clip wrapped in grosgrain or satin ribbon. A piece of Velcro is added in between, and the combination of the two guarantees they stay in barely-there and very fine hair. They're perfect for babies and toddlers, yet work in any hair type.
This year, the iconic KitchenAid Stand Mixer turns 90! To celebrate this anniversary, KitchenAid has created a limited edition Candy Apple Red Artisan Series Stand Mixer - one of the best colors yet and the perfect holiday gift for your favorite chef! The Stand Mixer includes a designer glass bowl with pour spout and measure markings that can accommodate eight to nine cups of flour. The tilt-head design makes it easy to access the bowl and beaters. Adding a final special touch is the 90th anniversary insignia on the trim band.
Philips SalonStraight Sonic Straightener Philips has combined natural and precious material with ceramic to create nano-diamond ceramic plates for optimum straightening results. This innovation allows for smooth gliding over hair creating ultimate shine. The sonic technology creates sonic vibrations ensuring that hair is evenly spread between the ceramic plates for optimal heat transfer to each hair allowing fewer strokes and perfect straightening results.
Little Miss ClipsLittle Miss Clips is giving girls who can't keep a thing in their hair the gift of great style this holiday season with over a half dozen styles of slip-proof hair clips perfect for pictures with Santa, along with 15 new styles for every day. The made-in-Canada creations are crafted from a strong alligator clip wrapped in grosgrain or satin ribbon. A piece of Velcro is added in between, and the combination of the two guarantees they stay in barely-there and very fine hair. They're perfect for babies and toddlers, yet work in any hair type.
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Dyson HandheldsThe new handhelds from Dyson - the vacuum that doesn't lose suction - feature Dyson's smallest, fastest and most energy efficient motor. The fashionable amethyst DC31 Animal will delight the trendsetters on your list, not to mention your pet lover pals - it comes with a mini-tube attachment that is specifically designed for powerful pet hair pick-up.
Philips Power ClipperAny guy can get barber-quality results at home with the Philips Power Clipper featuring extra motor strength so even guys with curly, coarse and thick hair can experience an at-home shave without any hassle. Additional features specific to Philips Power Clipper include:15 length settings, self-sharpening blades for a clean cut every time, maintenance free device.
Philips Sonicare For Kids
Getting kids to brush their pearly whites doesn't have to be a bedtime chore any longer. The Philips Sonicare For Kids, the first ever Sonicare power toothbrush, is designed specifically for children aged four to 10 to help put them in control of their own oral hygiene. Using Philips patented sonic technology, Sonicare For Kids removes up to 75 per cent more plaque than a child's manual toothbrush in children aged 7-10.1 It also has kid-friendly features to teach children to brush effectively and transition them to independent brushing - delivering exceptional results at every phase of development.
President's Choice
When's the last time you served a three-course meal for less than $7 a person? The President's Choice® Holiday Insider's Report® can help you do just that this season... President's Choice has worked hard this year to offer a wealth of great products at tremendous prices so that Canadians can make the most of their hard-earned dollars. Loblaw banner stores - including Loblaws, Loblaw Great Food, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaw Superstore, Zehrs, Fortinos, No Frills, Your Independent Grocer and more - are the ultimate holiday shopping destination for value. Shoppers will find everything they need to celebrate with family or host any type of event. From sparkling beverages and delicious hors d'oeuvres - costing as little as 20 cents apiece! - to turkeys and potatoes, holiday décor and even stocking stuffers, President's Choice has unique, exclusive products to tantalize any taste buds.
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate
This holiday season, Green & Black's Organic has everything you need to make your holiday season the most indulgent and luxurious yet! From its wonderful, new line of premium, organic chocolate gifts to six decadent chocolate fondue recipes, Green & Black's Organic will make you feel good about giving and indulging this holiday season!
Wolf Blass
As Canada's favourite Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolf Blass Yellow Label offers you tips to put a smile on your Secret Santa's face; make you the responsible hostess with the mostest; and ensure you are greeted with open arms when you pop-in on family and friends! Newly available in a variety of bottle sizes to suit all your festive occasions, the Wolf Blass family now includes: cute and versatile 375 ml single mini bottles; standard 750 ml bottles; and brand new, party-size magnums.
Getting kids to brush their pearly whites doesn't have to be a bedtime chore any longer. The Philips Sonicare For Kids, the first ever Sonicare power toothbrush, is designed specifically for children aged four to 10 to help put them in control of their own oral hygiene. Using Philips patented sonic technology, Sonicare For Kids removes up to 75 per cent more plaque than a child's manual toothbrush in children aged 7-10.1 It also has kid-friendly features to teach children to brush effectively and transition them to independent brushing - delivering exceptional results at every phase of development.
FOOD
President's ChoiceWhen's the last time you served a three-course meal for less than $7 a person? The President's Choice® Holiday Insider's Report® can help you do just that this season... President's Choice has worked hard this year to offer a wealth of great products at tremendous prices so that Canadians can make the most of their hard-earned dollars. Loblaw banner stores - including Loblaws, Loblaw Great Food, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaw Superstore, Zehrs, Fortinos, No Frills, Your Independent Grocer and more - are the ultimate holiday shopping destination for value. Shoppers will find everything they need to celebrate with family or host any type of event. From sparkling beverages and delicious hors d'oeuvres - costing as little as 20 cents apiece! - to turkeys and potatoes, holiday décor and even stocking stuffers, President's Choice has unique, exclusive products to tantalize any taste buds.
Green & Black's Organic ChocolateThis holiday season, Green & Black's Organic has everything you need to make your holiday season the most indulgent and luxurious yet! From its wonderful, new line of premium, organic chocolate gifts to six decadent chocolate fondue recipes, Green & Black's Organic will make you feel good about giving and indulging this holiday season!
Wolf Blass As Canada's favourite Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolf Blass Yellow Label offers you tips to put a smile on your Secret Santa's face; make you the responsible hostess with the mostest; and ensure you are greeted with open arms when you pop-in on family and friends! Newly available in a variety of bottle sizes to suit all your festive occasions, the Wolf Blass family now includes: cute and versatile 375 ml single mini bottles; standard 750 ml bottles; and brand new, party-size magnums.
ETHICAL
Sheaffer and the Canadian Cancer Society
This holiday season, give the gift of a timeless keepsake that says you care. Sheaffer® Pen -- a global leader and innovative brand of premium fine writing instruments -- is helping Canadians share the gift of giving with the launch of a beautiful, exclusive Pen and Pencil Gift Set that supports the Canadian Cancer Society. The ideal stocking stuffer for everyone on your list, the Holiday Gift Set includes a stunning, brushed stainless steel ballpoint pen and refillable pencil that bears the Sheaffer® White Dot®, the trademark symbol of quality and writing excellence.
The Breast Cancer Site Store
The Breast Cancer Site Store
This year, make your holidays a true season of giving by shopping at The Breast Cancer Site store. Every item you purchase in the feel-good store funds 1% of the cost of a mammogram, so you'll be giving gifts that give twice: Once to your recipient and once more to women in need!
SickKids Get Better Gifts
This list is full of gift ideas for your husband, children and friends, but this is one is an idea for everyone on your list, from the teachers in the classrooms to the hostesses you'll visit this season.
It's called SickKids Get Better Gifts, and it's an initiative to help you with your holiday shopping at the same time as it helps the SickKids Hospital Foundation. Shopping is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Visit the site, www.sickkidsgetbettergifts.com
2. Choose a gift that's meaningful to you and those on your holiday shopping list.
3. Purchase the gift online and you'll be able to send a card to someone special that outlines the gift that has been made in their honour. A tax receipt will be sent to you at the time of selection.
The gifts on the site range from helping to provide a holiday meal for a family to helping ensure a child receives a gift from their wish list. Shoppers can also purchase gifts that support the families of children in Sick Kids Hospital such as an overnight bag (with all the essentials that are forgotten when you're racing out the door to the emergency room with a sick child). If you're feeling really generous,$5000 will purchase a child-sized wheelchair for a Sick Kids patient.
Plan Canada Gifts of Hope
How do you gift-wrap a goat? You've got to get a goat. Even if only to see the look on your loved one's face when you tell them they've got your goat (get it?). Later you can explain how owning a goat means a family livelihood and the improved health and education it brings children. But for just a few minutes, relish that look on their face. Come on: give someone a goat. Plan Canada has a selection of great ethical gift ideas to help children in third-world countries - while teaching your own children about giving, too.
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Perfect! Sonicare for Kids! Glad that you mentioned it! I was wondering if there were electric toothbrushes for kids.
I wish I had some Little Miss Clips back when my daughter had "barely-there" hair!!
I'm looking forward to the new Winnie The Pooh story, fingers crossed it is true to all the characters voices. Very impressive list, I'll take it all ;)
I am looking forward to driniking the Wolf Blass on Christmas Eve, with my hubbie, puting togther all of the "boy" toys we will be purchasing this year ;)!
Enjoy!!!! If you haven't tried it yet you are going to enjoy it. Have fun putting all the "boys" toys together.
I love the NESCAFE Dolce Gusto. 8 different varieties to choose from is so nice for a party, or casual get together
Great selection of ideas. Going to be purchasing a couple of the things now as gifts -- and maybe getting the dyson handheld for me if there is any money left over : )
The Harumika would have been my dream when I was about 8 or 9 years-old! I remember the year of the Rubik's Cube so the Rubik 360 might just be something I have to wrap my head around. Nothing like a challenge!
The Kodak S730 Digital Frame would be a lovely gift that the whole family could enjoy!
I'd love the Kodak digital picture frame to upload pictures of my kiddies (of course!). We gave a couple of family members when they first came on the market a few years ago but don't have one for ourselves. Like so many people, we take all kinds of pictures with our digital camera but rarely print them.
There are so many great snowflaked gifts here -- it was hard to choose just one!
I would love the Dyson Handhelds, it would be such a great gift because I have an obsession with cleaning and I always heard Dyson was a good brand and that they are really powerful and never lose suction! Man that is my favorite thing I would want.
I really want that Dyson handheld!!
The Kodak S730 Digital Frame is awesome! We would be thrilled to win this!
I'd love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame so that I can load it up with pictures of our new baby to send to my Dad whom I only get to see very rarely.
TheKodak S730 Digital Frame would such a neat thing to have. I could eliminate the billions of frames in my house. It's starting to look like a museum.
I would abosolutly LOVE the Dyson Handheld, I have always coveted having a Dyson vacuum, in this house it would be well used with two boys, a husband and a dog!
Not to mention the colour is my favourite, Amethyst!
my son is 12 and he still loves Webkinz
I would be thrilled to win a dyson handheld. I have two toddlers and a hairy yellow lab. We have to constantly suck up tubleweeds of dog hair to keep the youngest from eating it, crawling in it, and playing with the balls of fur. I have heard wonderful things about dyson and have been waiting patiently for my current full size vaccum to go kaput so that we could try one of these out, I've been waiting for 3 years now and I am begining to think that this thing won't ever die. ooohh ooohh pick me pick me (I am holding my hand in the air and jumping up and down) LOL. This may be my only hope.
I'm going to comment on a few items I'd like to win - first - the Harumika dress design sounds wonderful for my daughter....and I am sure we'd love creating outfits with it.
I would love to win the Dyson hand held. I have a 5 month old puppy (Maggie)
and she sheds all over the house. This would be so great to have
Here I am again - this time to comment about the Moxie Girlz...again my daughter would love this. Dolls that promote being yourself are very much appreciated by parents of pre-teen girls who are flooded with "you should be this small"; "you should do this"; "you should have this color hair" etc.
Ok ok - this time it's the BFC Ink dolls - what a great idea - a group of girls who are friends through thick and thin...they even have a new girl join their Best Friends Club (Kaitlin) and there is an online site; BFCInk.com; where girls can go to read up on their best friend doll and the trials and tribulations the girls deal with....situations my daughter is familiar with...alright I admit it - not only would I love to give this to my Maria but I'd love to have one to play with as well LOL...guess I'm still a kid at heart.
The Kodak S730 Digital Frame - wow - what I could do with this..... all those pictures my sisters email me of them and their kids would now have someplace to go...and this would be easier then dragging guest to the computer to show the lastest and greatest pics of the kids scoring that goal, singing that song or attempting to sit for the latest family portrait. Gauging by the number of photos in my picture file on this computer - I'll need more than one!
When I was a little girl, I remember learning to bake with my Mom. Now that I have a little girl of my own, I can't wait to teach her how to bake. It has always been my dream to own a KitchenAid Stand Mixer! What an awesome Christmas surprise that would be if I won!!!
The Dyson Handheld vacuum - what a find - something powerful that you don't have to drag out of the closet and set up! This would be a god send - having a house of 6 kids (ranging in ages between their 10's and 20's - yes the 20 year olds still live at home) this would be so easy to work with....all those pizza, chip and popcorn crumbs could magically disappear and the magical instrument that was used could be picked up and put away in an instant- Fantastic!
Panasonic DMP-BD60 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player
- good price for holidays :)
I would love to win Kodak S730 digital frame. I could have my daughter's picture right in front of me all the times who is right now living with my parents in India and I am here in Canada.
I would really like the "Healthy Sin Foods, by Dr. Joey Shulman" book. I had the chance to listen to one of her presentations at work and thought she was really motivational.
Those Maplelea dolls are adorable...I'd love for Santa to bring one of those cuties!
I'd love to win any or all of these!
~ Webkinz Jr (for my son who loves stuffed animals)
~ Moxie Girlz (I've always loved dolls)
~ BFC Ink Dolls (These dolls are so modern)
~ Kodak S730 Digital Frame (To show off my family's photos)
~ Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS (For my friend's kids who hve a DS)
~ Dyson Handhelds (We need a new vaccum)
~ Sheaffer and the Canadian Cancer Society (To support the Cancer Society)
I would like to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame for my husband. He has not seen his girls in over 4 years now and I think this would be the perfect gift for him, to be able to see lots of pictures of them and hear their special song whenever and wherever he chooses.
The Dyson Handhelds would make life so much easier. We have no carpet on our main level but carpet on the 2 sets of stairs around it. It is such a pain to lug the vacuum around when you have one of two toddlers spill something. I would love to win this.
I would love the Dyson handheld. With a toddler and a baby, I have lots of little spills that need tending to. My big vacuum is just too big t drag out everday to clean up those little messes that kids leave behind.
Great gift guide!
I would love the dyson vacuum to give to my husband. He loves to vacuum (yes I am a very lucky woman) and he loves the dyson brand.
Fingers crossed!! :)
The Harumika Style Starter Set would be great. We would have a happy one being able to make outfits on the Harumika Style Starter Set instead of just on a doll or the table. Makes seeing it a lot easier before trying to actually make it.
Sadly, the best gift I could get would be the Dyson vacuum...oh, how my life has changed since having a child!
I would like to get the Healthy Sin Foods, by Dr. Joey Shulman, since I recently began cooking and pursing a healthier lifestyle. Plus it would be handy for the holidays! :)
I would love to get one of the Dyson Handhelds, I think it would be perfect for my mother since the vacuum we currently have just broke! haha
My daughter would be thrilled if I could win a Moxie Girlz doll for her! What a wonderful giveaway!
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I would love to get one of the Dyson Handhelds, I think it would be perfect for my mother since the vacuum we currently have just broke! haha
Dyson Handhelds would be a great gift for the whole family not just me! I have to little babies...One is 2 months old and the other is 18months...It would make life so much easier . It would be great to have one!
The Dyson Handheld would be perfect & much easier to lug around. I have a full size Dyson, which I love, but this smaller one would be great for the couches and stairs. Three cats leave a lot of hair around the house!!!
Wow, so many choices but I guess my first choice would be the dyson handheld. I don't really need a full size vacuum cleaner, because I don't have much carpeted area. However a small sized vacuum would be perfect for our carpet on both sets of stairs and for the front door runners which are constantly dirty due to living with 2 little boys. And since I am a good mom, my little boy who is sitting beside me -- said come on Mom, I want a Webkinz Jr, you dont need a vacuum, I am just going to keep making messes -- just give up on it ; )
A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS
My daughter would love the BFC Ink Dolls. Any toys for tween girls are great.
I would love to win the Dyson Hand Held. I have wanted a Dyson for several years but just have not been able to afford one. This one that is portable would be even better as you wouldn't have to lug it up the stairs and also great for Furniture. Thanks for the opportunity and also have a Very Merry Holiday Season.
I would love to win the Dyson Hand Held Vaccuum. I have always wanted to own a Dyson but due to the cost, have not been able to get one. Being a portable vaccuum would be a bonus as you don't have to lug up the stairs and also would be great for furniture. Thanks for the opportunity and have a Very Merry Holiday season.
I am excited to see the Return to Hundred Acres Woods...I am an avid Winnie the Pooh fan!
My kids would love Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, it would be great to win that!
I would like to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame for myself
Well to start off with my first choice would be the Dyson hand held vacuum because it would help me with the cat hair that is all over my house! My second choice would be the Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS because I haven't found any other games for my DS that I want to play.
I would love to win the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. I've been winning contests and gifts for the rest of my family. It would be nice to win something that I wanted personally. I'm forever complaining to my parents that we don't have a camera tthat'll "capture the moment" my niece and nephew are almost 3 and 5 years old. They are growing up so fast and doing weird and sweet and adorable things that need to be captured on film... ... So they can be embarrassed by it later in life! ^.^
The Dyson Handheld looks amazing! We have a little handheld vacuum that I need to empty constantly, and it always loses suction right away; it would be great to win!
I Love the Dyson handhelds, having a long haired dog and cat not to mention a 15 month old daughter I never seem to put my vaccuum away! The only problem is is that it is so big it's more of a hassel than help! Having a smaller more managable vaccuum would be such a big help especially on the furniture and stairs! Oh my the possibilities! It's not something I would typically go out to buy so to win it would be fantastic! Thanks!
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I would love to have the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blue Ray player because I don't own a Blue Ray player, and it would be a wonderful prize to win.
The Dyson Handheld will definitely be on my wish list! A necessity for the dog, bring it Santa baby!
I would love the dyson handheld -- taking out the heavy vacume for routine cleaning is such a pain. I would be especially great as I am expecting a second baby -- due feb 1st --- the smaller dyson would help me keep the house clean without aching my back :)
I know our little guys would love the Webkinz Jr. They both love them and like playing online with them. Its nice because I know they are playing on a safe site!
I'd love a Dyson Handheld because my handheld vacuum is about to bite the biscuit!
I think the Ben 10 Alien Force Figures would be perfect for my two boys. At ages 3 and 5 they enjoy the same toys and still love to play together! The interchangeable pieces would keep little hands busy!
the harumika design set says it's for girls although i know of one mom (okay, yes...me) who will be fighting for a turn with her daughters!
I have always wanted a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, just never seem to have that extra money to splurge, and hubby always reminds me that I own a wire whisk and my wrists and arms aren't broke. Just gotta love him lol
My little guy would love the zippity learning system. What a great way for them to learn while encouraging them to be active.
the digital frame is cool
My niece would love Webkinz Jr. She loves stuffies.
I've have 5 kids (including a 6mth old) and the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera
sure would come in handy recording those precious moments! Their precious moments are recorded in my heart; however, would be nice to share with the rest of the world...
I would love to win Dyson Handhelds because my little dust buster is not quite powerful enough for the job.
Oh sorry, just saw that my pick has no snowflake beside it. My snowflake pick would definitely be the Dyson hand held. This would be excellent to do the stairs, car, furniture and all those little quick pick ups.
I would love to win Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set for my nephew. He loves Ben 10!
I love the Dyson Handhelds because it's powerful and convenience for me to clean up the small little dirt.
I would like to win Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS for my girls as they are getting a DS for Christmas.
I would like to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame. If I won I would give it to my parents for Christmas loaded with pictures.
I would love to win Kodak S730 digital frame for our family , coz' every moment in life is a Kodak moment , which will never come back , but some special ones that we do manage to capture would be stored in this frame and cherished more often then taking out an album , or opening up the copmuter files. Having 8000 of these pictures for easy viewing sure beats framing a select few :D
I would love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame! I'll be going back to university in January and I'm going to miss my family a lot while I'm there. This would be a great way to ease the pain of living away from home and help me get through the long nights (and early mornings) of studying!
Thank you!
I like the Harumika as my daughter is interested in fashion design
I would love to have the Ben 10 Alien force: Alien creation chamber figure set because my son loves Ben 10, and has wanted this set for awhile
I also hope to win Little Miss Clips for my little niece. She barely has any hair!
I also like Moxie Girlz. My girls would dig them.
The Webkinz Jr. would be a great toy to win.
Ben 10 Alien Force would be a great toy for the boys.
The Dyson handheld looks like a great idea. would like to try that out for sure.
The Harumika is just what my daughter would enjoy. Her dream is to become a fashion designer so this kit would be perfect to get her started.Hope I am lucky
Little Miss Clips would be great for my niece.
The Kodak S730 Digital Frame would be a great gift for the whole family.
The Dyson Handheld vacuum would be a great gift for my mom.
The products offered are all such great products. The Sheaffer Pen sent would be a great gift for my niece who loves to write little stories.
I would love to win the Webkinz Jr. toy since it has won an award. I would give it to my friend's grandson.
Wow - fantastic ideas! My 3 1/2 yr old son would love a Webkinz Jr. He just loves his stuffies right now and keeps eyeing his big sister's Webkinz cats. It would be fantastic to win one for him as they are a bit expensive to buy.
My 7yr daughter would love a Moxie girl. She is most like Lexa - playful, silly and definitely creative. She is so huge on crafts and making things. She always tells me that she enjoys creating things because she puts a little bit of herself in every one and that is what makes them special.
I would like to win the Dyson Handheld and give it to my husband so he could enjoy vacuuming.
I would like to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame so I can give it to my friend. She can view her grandchildren who live far away.
My son would love Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set
I love the Kitchen Art Stand mixer, it helps a lot in baking, processing food. My Mom would love it as a gift for this Christmas, she is 65 and still love baking so much!!
My neice would love Harumika as she is so into fashion
My neice would love the BFC Ink Dolls
sounds like a neat concept
My dad would love the Kodak S730 Digital Frame.
I would love the Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS sounds like a fun game.
I would love the Dyson Handheld..it would make small cleanups a breeze.
I would love to win either the Moxie Girlz or the BFC Ink doll for my daughters. They have been given Bratz as gifts from others in past years and I try to explain why I do not like Bratz and why I will never buy them. I like that doll manufacturers are developing products that send much more positive messages to girls,while still maintaining many of the attributes that girls are attracted to (hair & fashion).
I would love to have the digital picture frame. It is on my list (and has been for a long time), but alas all the money gets spent on the kids' clothes and activities. I would absolutely love to have one.
Love all the gifts that we could possibly win.
Good Luck to all.
The gift selection is really nice!
If i could choose only one i would go for the Dyson Handhelds and give it to my mother because as long as can remember, she as been taking-in cats and dogs that she would find or people would abandon for no reason..still remember when i was younger and waking -up with 6 to 8 cats on my bed and i would be plastered of cat hair..lol! She as a good heart and never ask much ...well maybe cleaning out some cat litters here and there..lol! Now, i'm pushing the big 40 and she's in her 60's and having problems with her back and taking out the big vacuum all the time isnt as easy as it used to be. I think that the Dyson would really help her with small areas and make her life easier in taking care of all the cats and dogs she helps save.
All the possible gift wins are great!
Good luck to all.
I know I would love to win the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. I feel so guilty about the deep depression I fell into...I missed so many moments of my precious daughter growing up...I don't want to miss another moment! I think a video camera would help me capture those moments to reply time and again; even share them with my 81 year old mom that can't be there all the time to witness those moments.
i would like to win the dyson hand held, thanks
Well... since the Kitchenaid mixer isn't on your giveaway list, I guess I'll have to ask hubby for that one :-) But it would be fabulous if Sin Foods was under the tree next to it - or in the mailbox!
Webkinz Jr. would be ideal for my little girls, especially with the award.
I like the Dyson hand held would get great use in my Kitchen so I guess this gift would be for me!
Oh, awesome gifts! I loved the variety but I knew what I wanted the moment I looked. Dyson Handhelds!! Not much for my home as for my car! Would be so convenient. Thanks for organizing this.
On a side note, I have tried the mini PC cheesecakes (under the Food category) and let me tell you, they are one tempting and satisfying treat.
This entire list sounds great !! The kodak digital frame is what I would Love!!! I love love pic frames and this one sounds great being able to put tons of pics in it!!! Amesome!!!
I have a very fluffy dog so the Dyson Handheld vacuum would make my life so much easier, I could just whip it out and go over the couch before company comes. It would come in handy when the kids explode the cereal too ;) Happy December!
When my daughter saw the Harumika set at the toy store she begged for it.
It is pricy though.
We just bought the sonicare for kids and my 7 year old loves it. We were using the adult sonicare with the kids brush option but it was too rough. The new one is perfect.
Definate good investment with all the holiday sweets.
So many choices to make a Christmas a happy time. Especially the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera.
The Dyson handheld would be a wonderful addittion to the house. I have a full sized that I LOVE! Dyson makes a great quality product. A handheld would be perfect for spot cleaning so I don't have to drag out my fullsize to clean up after my 2 small children and 3 small pets :P Thanks for all the great gift offers, that digital photo frame was coming in at a close second. Who wants to print pictures anymore?
I wish Santa would bring The Kitchen Aid stand Mixer, I make homemade breads and cakes, I have arthritis in my hands and it sure makes it hard when a bread reicipe needs to be kneaded 3 times it sure would be a very welcome gift! (: from Santa
I would love the Little Miss Clips for my daughter. Her hair is just long enough to start stocking up on clips!
Very awesome list of gadgets and goodies! Of all the things on the list, however, the one that caught my eye right away was the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. I don't have a camera of my own and literally only have 3 or 4 photos of my kids taken with my grainy cellphone camera (before it broke and I had to downgrade to a no-camera, no-perks of any kind type of phone). These digital cameras are not a luxury I can afford at the moment and I've pretty much been begging friends and family to pass on any photos of my boys they may have captured at celebrations or other events, so having one of my own would be amazing. As commented before, kids grow so fast and I'm quickly losing those precious first years I so sorely want documented. So, yeah, it'd be great to win this one! :) ***Fingers AND toes crossed***
~*Olly*~
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I'd love to win the Dyson Handheld as I have a dog that sheds non-stop, a cat, and 2 messy children. I would make life so much easier!
The Dyson Handheld would be great for cleaning up after the cat and dog before the holidays!
I would love to win a Dyson vacuum, but as it is Christmas I will think of the kids. My son is in love with Ben 10 - WE have to watch the same shows over and over and over. Please let him get some Ben 10 so he can use his imagination. Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set.
The Kodak 5730 Digital Frame would be a wonderful gift for the entire family. We could enjoy the Christmas moments every day next year.
I would love to give my husband the Dyson Handheld because he was just mentioning that we need a handheld vaccuum to keep up with our little guys spills as he learns to eat on his own at the table as well as in the car.....crumbs galore!!!!!! Soooo cute but soooo messy!! Gotta love it!!! :)
I just love the Mapleleah dolls and would love to win one of them!!
Boy, this is a tough one. I'd love to win the KodakS730 digital frame. It's just a great way to show of all your photos. But I also lean towards the Dyson handheld as I have a cat that sheds quite a bit,plus I've heard only great things about the Dyson. So, since I am so undecided I wouldn't mind a bit if you surprised me.
Hmmm...don't see a snowflake by the Mapleleah dolls so maybe the Moxie dolls? We are very into dolls around here so a doll would be our first choice of something to win. Lots of great choices on the list though! The Dyson looks great also!
Crikey I imagine there isn't a Mum out there who WOULDN'T want to win that DYSON handheld Vacuum! The idea of not having to lug up the big booofer of a vacuum from downstairs in the basement to clean up every crumb would be fantastic! We have two boys (not including my husband!) and a carpeted eating area, so you if you added up the crumbs on our carpet you could probably serve a meal ;)
I would like to win the Harumika set so I can give it to my friend who has a granddaughter who would love this.
ohhh...just spotted the kitchenaide mixer, that would be an awesome Christmas gift!! Imagine having a mixer that doesn't decorate the entire kitchen with everything in the bowl it should be mixing!! My current one has a habit of doing that exact thing...not having major cleanup while baking would be awesome!
The webkinz junior sounds great for all my relatives =)
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I'd love to win the YOU: Having a Baby, By Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet Oz. We've had two miscarriages in the last year and while I've read a lot, more info is always good. We're going to try again... hopefully this one sticks!
oh to have a dyson handheld....I think this product is stealing the show ;o)
My current handheld can only get me through 1/2 my stairs, how cool would it be to get them all done in one charge?!?!
I would luv, luv, luv the kitchenaid stand mixer. I've always wanted one like it however, have never been able to justify the cost.
We all love reading and I think the new book Return to the Hundred Acre Wood sounds like a great book to read aloud over the holiday season. Thank you
i would like to win the kitchenaide mixer because it is one of the best mixer in the market.
My cousin would love the ben ten alien force action figures
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The harumika product is awesome!
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Have heard great things about the Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and my kids love the original book.
Well sometimes over the holidays we go for a long drive, that is the time that my kids share their DS game. A DS Disney Interactive Sudios, A Christmas Carol for the Nintendo DS would be a lot of fun for them to try out.
I would love to win the BFC Ink Dolls. These would be great for a relative's daughter.
ohhhh the dyson handheld would be a wonderful and loved addition to my house and the messy people that live there lol Yay Dyson :)
I really think It would be excellent to win the Philips Power Clipper. I know someone who is very hairy and really needs to shave, they don't because get this...THEY DON'T OWN A SHAVER. This would be the perfect gift for the holidays. PICK ME PICK ME!
I am a avid baker and it would be the greatest to win the KitchenAid stand mixer. I have dreamed of making that huge purchase but has never had the "extra" funds to. Until then...I'll keep on dreaming.
I would really love to win the Philips Power Clipper Would be a great gift for someone I know. They really need it =P
I would really love to win the Philips Power Clipper Would be a great gift for someone I know. They really need it =P
I am a avid baker and it would be the greatest to win the KitchenAid stand mixer. I have dreamed of making that huge purchase but has never had the "extra" funds to. Until then...I'll keep on dreaming.
I'd love to win moxie girls for my realitives
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Who doesn't love Winnie the Pooh? A new story? I wonder if it includes any of the adventures I've made up in my imagination over the years? I hope I win a copy.
I would like to win Ben 10 Alien Force for my son. He love Ben 10.
And also Kodak S730 Digital Frame so I can load some nice family pictures.
My husband could use Dyson Handhelds for the mess from our baby.
And at the end he really needs Philips Power Clipper.
Oh!!! "Return to the Hundred Acre Woods" would be the greatest to win! I loved Winnie the Pooh growing up and still do now! They have the greatest stories :)
I would be thrilled to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame to put up pictures of my family.
I would also like to win Healthy Sin Foods for my family so they could be snacking on those instead of junk food.
Healthy Sin Foods, is there really such a thing? And they are brave enough to put it in print? Step back and watch out for the stampede. I hope to win a copy of the book and that every recipe includes chocolate.
You Having a Baby book by Dr. Oz. He is totally the it man this year, for advice about taking care of ourselves and being informed. Educate yourselves girls and make the best choices. Sound like a great read, hope to read it and pass it along.
Just say Webkins and kids will scream and faint if they could. For sure a best bet gift for Christmas, and I've got children who would love to receive one, or two, or ...
Dyson vacuums, are they really good? If I win one I will tell you all.
Buying a pen set for a gift seems a distant gift to give, but matching it with Cancer and suddenly you get to make a statement, take a stand and show what you stand for. It's not just a pink pen anymore. It shows you care. If you don't win one, buy one.
Wow the Dyson Handheld would just be a fantastic present for me, what a way to easily clean up those little messes that always seem to happen. At Christmas I somtimes think it is a good idea to give a present to yourself, especially if you are the one in your family that organizes and does it all for everyone else...like a lot of us moms do!
The Philips Power Clipper, I see the picture, read the name, hear the sound in my mind (although I've never heard it for real) and cringe. Is this torture for men and not only for women anymore? Sounds like it could be good product, does it work well? Let's win one and find out for ourselves. Can you use it on your legs too? Hee Hee!
I would put the Dyson handheld DC31 Animal at the top of my wish list this holiday season. Yup, I wanna clean my house for Christmas! With a eight-month old, a three-year old, and three very furry dogs I always have something that needs to be vacuumed up, usually dog fur tumbleweeds... Just what you want your baby putting in his mouth!
I'd love the Dyson Handheld as I have a long haired cat whose fur gets all over the house!
The one gift I'd love to win: the Dyson DC31 Animal. I don't have a dog or cat, but I do have a pet conure (small parrot) at home. While he doesn't shed hair, he moults -- and these days, there are piles of feathers on the floor! To make matters worse, he's now in "breeding condition", which means he's a slave to his hormones. He's started plucking his feathers, which he does every year at this time -- especially the soft, grey down feathers -- leading to even more feathers EVERYWHERE. Add to that the fact that he's a chronically messy eater, as all parrots are; he flings bread, seeds, pellets, fruit & veggies halfway across the room. I find his discarded treats in some very interesting places.... (I've often said he should be in the shotput event at the summer Olympics, lol). So... I am dealing with an unusual situation, which calls for a very unusual (and extraordinary) vacuum: the Dyson DC31 Animal.
I would love the opportunity to try out the Dyson handheld !!! I have one dog and one cat (growing to 3 cats when my sister goes out of town). My Mom has had to move in recently and is allergic - am looking for an effective hair picker-upper to avoid having to get rid of my beloved pets (or my Mom). LOL! Thanks for the chance !!!!
I'd love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame so that I can load it up with pictures of our newborn baby girl and send that to my parents in India who I won't be able to see for another 5years. They are counting days to see my kids...This will make a perfect Christmas gift for my MOM and DAD...esp at this special time of their daughter's life.
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I would love get the Dyson Handhelds, it would be such a great gift at this time as I have an obsession with cleaning and need a powerful vaccum to make my home dust free for my kids.
I have already got ridden of my central vaccum-Beam and hand-held. They were much annoying. My carpet lost its texture with continual use of 3-4 times a week.
oh i love the DYSON HANDHELD i could sure use that !! would be great for the car the couches at the cottage GREAT
I would love to win Webkinz Jr.
I think this will be a perfect gift for my 3 years old son.
I would also like to win Kodak S730 Digital Frame.
If I win, I will give this to my husband on his coming birthday.
Gramma- I would love to win the Dyson handheld. With a cat and dog in the house I'm always trying to keep up with cleaning up hair, and by the looks of it I may even be able to get my husband to give it a try and tell me how good it works.
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I would love to win the Kodak S730 Digital frame. My youngest daughter is joining the Canadian Armed Forces and you are only allowed to take 1 picture frame with your favourite picture. I would be able to load pictures of her son, which she would be able to see everyday,and seeing as she could be gone for 6-9 months this would be a real l upper on down days,and she would realize that's she is doing this for her son and herself to make a better life for them both.
We would love to receive a video-camera for christmas. Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera looks awsome!
I love the BFC dolls and what they stand for!
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I would like the book YOU: Having a Baby, as I just found out I am having one!
The Kodak S730 Digital Frame
looks wonderful. What a great way to display the photos that just sit inside the computer! :-)
I like the Webkinz Jr. and Moxie Girlz items as well, and
the Sheaffer Pen that supports the Canadian Cancer Society is a great idea.
The Dyson handhelds really caught my eye!! I really need an easy to use small vacuum as I have an injury to my right hand (that has been going on for 4 years now) and the Dyson models look easy to manage with one hand. The Dyson brand is very good so I have no misgivings about the mini vac.
I REALY LIKE Webkinz Jr FOR MY SON .WILL BE A GREAT GIFT FOR HIM.
REALY LOOK FORWARD TO WIN FOR MY 6 MONTH OLD CHAMPION
Dyson Handheld, Wow, my husband would love it, my gift to me, keep my husband
vacuuming. Great for the stairs
I would love to win the Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS. Sounds like the whole family could enjoy this.
I would love to win the Dyson Handheld. I am a mother of young triplets and cannot tell you the number of spills and messes my wonderful but adventerous threesome create. It would make my life so much easier to not have to haul out a huge vaccuum for smaller cleanups. In addition, it looks like such a unique and awesome handheld, I have never seen anything like it. I would be so excite to try it out and be able to make a recommendation to my friends and family.
My children would be ecstatic if we were to win the Webkinz Jr. The three of them are proud owners of 29 webkinz each. What started with one continued to grow with their love for the stuffie itself and the website. I have to say as a parent I could not be happier with the product. The website is incredible and teaches the children huge life skills. It quickly made me aware of which of my children were spenders and savers and has slowly shown them how to manage their spending to a certain degree. I am a huge fan of the website and think that the product provides really good value for its cost. Please make us happy this Christmas with a new member to join our Webkinz family.
i want win Dyson Handhelds because, my big vacuum is crapping out
I would really like the book "Healthy Sin Food" because I will be going to University next year to become a dietician and I want to learn everything I can about food so I can be very knowledgeable once I have clients. Unfortunately I don't have much money after enrolling for University so anything health related that I can get for free is extremely appreciated.
I would also really like the Panasonic DMP-BD60 BLU RAY disc player to give to my father for Christmas. He has been so good to me this year and loves watching movies but does not have much money so can only watch VHS. I really want to get him something special this year because he is such a great dad and I know this gift would make him so happy.
The Nescafe Dolce Gusto would be the perfect gift for my mom because she once had a coffee maker but my little sister accidently broke it and my mom has not been able to find a nice one since. It would make my family so happy to see my mom get something she actually really wants this year so I would greatly appreciate being able to win this for her.
The Philips SalonStraight Sonic Straightener would be a really nice gift to give to my sister because when she spent her money on a nice straightener I used it on my damp hair and broke it. I feel so bad but neither of us have enough money to replace it.
Don't tell my husband because I would never want him to buy me any sort of appliance for Christmas but I would LOVE the Dyson Handheld vacuum. It could be out little secret!! LOL
I would love the Dyson Handheld vacuum - with 2 cats and a dog, I could really use it. It would be particularly great for the chair I always manage to sit on when I'm wearing black!
I love Dr. Joey Shulman and Healthy Sin Foods would be a great gift as I love to bake for my friends and family. I am always looking for new recipes. Once again Merry Christmas to me!
I would love to win the Winnie Pooh return to the Hundred Acre Wood. All my children love Winnie the Pooh. Thank you
I know the two guys in my family would enjoy these toys: Ben 10 Alien Force: Alien Creation Chamber Figure Set. It would bring them hours of fun and be able to share quality time and laughter. I can hear them already...:)
I would love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame for my mother in law who has 15 grandchildren and likes to keep up with all their activities. She has several health issues so pictures are a big part of how we share with her what everyone has been doing. She would enjoy this very much and she certainly deserves it.
I would love to win the Harumika for my daughter. What a great idea to encourage girls to be explore the world of fashion in a fun way. I know she would it. Thank you.
I would love to win the webkinz for my daughter, this is a hard time of year for me as I am sure it is for everyone. My daughters birthday is 13 days before christmas, I try to seperate the 2 occasions but at times it is hard because of the expense of everything.
I would love to win the Nescafe Dolce Gusto. I'm a huge coffee lover and it would make a super addition to my kitchen. I must say though, I'd be proud and lucky to win any of these great prizes.
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The Dyson handheld seems really efficient - I'd love to own that =)
I'd love to win the phillips power clipper for my dad
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I'd love to win the Sheaffer pen
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I'd love to win "Return to the Hundred Acre Wood"
Sounds like a good book!
Have heard good things about Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and my kids love the original book.
I would love to win Webkinz Jr. for my 3 year old grandson. Grandma's toy box has alot of older toys.
My son mentioned he would like Ben 10 - I didn't know what the toys look like. Now that they are on the recommended list, I think I will go out and look for them.
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I would love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame. My children are growing so quickly, it would be great to be able to have all their years rotating on one picture frame. Plus, they love seeing pictures of themselves. Thanks.
I would love to win any of these prizes. My person favorite is the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. Life is too short and I try to capture memories every where I go.
I would be thrilled to win the Dyson Handheld! I LOVE Dyson, but unfortunately can't afford one. We have 2 cats and a dog, who all shed profusely. The hand-held would come in very handy.Thanks.
If I won the Philips Power Clipper, maybe my husband would leave me alone, and do his own hair. Please, for all that is holy, let me win it!
Ah, it would be joyous to have to have the Dyson Handheld - I have a chocolate lab who I think sheds more than any other lab. My arms are getting tired from hauling the big vacuum cleaner around the house!
That Kodak S730 Digital picture frame is something that would hold a lot of memories! I'd love to own it!
I own a Dyson Handsheld and it is a really nifty little vacuum for all the little jobs that don't require the big machine!
The kodak digital frame is such a perfect idea in the digital world - what else to do with all those digital photos??
I really love the Dyson Handhelds with 2 cats and a yellow lab, my home needs lots of tools to help keep it neat and tidy!!!
I would love to win the Sheaffer Pen. Used one of these when I was in regular school and then again in high school and in college and University. Love it and would like to own one again. Brings back a lot of memories. I hope I win.
I would love to win the Kodak S730 Digital Frame, My husband works out of town, so this would be a really nice gift to give to him to take to work with some pictures of our family. That way he could show off the new baby to all his co-workers, and our son, and the dogs. He loves to show pictures to anyone who will look!!
I would love it if my mom could win the Wolf Bass wine. She has been doing Christmas for 16 to 18 people every year for 18 years. It puts a sacrifice on her because she can't buy all the gifts that she wants for us, but her family is important to her. She does all the baking and dinner by herself and I think that she deserves a little drink to relax. She loves wine and would appreciate the thought that someone notices her hard work.
I would also like to win the Dyson Handhelds because my vacuum is on the way out.. it keeps losing suction! I have two dogs (black lab/chow cross, and ridge-back/mastiff/boxer cross) and one cat and use the vacuum at least 3 or 4 times a week! this would be a perfect present for me to just be able to grab quickly and vacuum up the couches and chairs when I don't feel like doing the whole house! I have to admit though, I would be very happy to win anything! Thank you!
My far away family would love the Kodak S730 Digital Frame. It will be filled with shared moments from happy times together.
If you ever decide to "gift" the kitchen aide stand mixer may I be the first on the list... Please? These are so expensive, I have been waiting a few years to get my mom one of these, she does all the Christmas baking for us kids, and gifts her baking goods(Because they are so darn good!) to many of her friends, as this is what they all want for Christmas. But they are a bit out of my price range. However if you want to make her (and my) Christmas, then this would be the very best Christmas present for my mom. Thank you
The Philips Power Clipper is a super idea for the whole family !! I would put this on my wish list for sure - I am always looking for a way to get an even "in between" trim of my hair where I like it short and my grandson (and son-in-law) would probably also be begging to "borrow" it as well...
i would love the digital photo frame...keeping my girl's life in order on a virtual frame would be so cool!
The dyson handheld tool would be a dream!
The dyson handheld would be my wish as I have two cats and no vacuum
Panasonic DMP-BD60 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player would be heavenly :)
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I would love to win the webkins jr. I have never bought any webkins for my kids thinking they were too young. Now that I know these webkins are geared towards the younger ones I am more interested.
The kodak digital frame is actually what I wanted to buy my mom for xmas, so winning it would be the icing on the cake.
I would love to win the kitchenaid stand mixer. It would be a long time wish come true.
I wouldn't mind that Dyson Handheld as I'm extremely lazy when it comes to pulling out the central vac hose. This would make it easier to keep it tidy around here(if thats even possible!). Thanks for the giveaways and Happy Holidays!
I would love the dyson handheld as well. I have a shepherd that leaves clumps of hair everywhere. I have to lug my upright up and down the stairs daily, and a handheld would be so much better.
I have started my great nephew on the Winnie the Pooh books and would love to win the Return to The Hundred Acre Woods.
We would so enjoy the Kodak Digital Frame - it would be a good way for us to get all those great pictures off our computer, and on display!
Kodak S730 Digital Frame-would love this!
Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS-my nephew would love this for christmas!
Dyson Handhelds-this would be fantastic for the car!
Philips Power Clipper-my husband could use this to shave his head
Sheaffer and the Canadian Cancer Society -would a great idea-a great charity too
I would love to have the Dyson Handheld....... Being a single mom with a 15 yr old son son, 12 year old daughter and a 5yr old cocker spaniel. Hair and stuff get everywhere!!!! by any chance does it come with a maid??? Teens and tweens don't really pick up after themselves.... and then they bring over the friends, take over the living room, play video games, watch TV, lounge on the floor and couches...... I guess I can't complain, I know where they are and what they are doing....but the mess..... Stitch (the cocker spaniel) loves the chaos and helps with the food that was dropped on the floor.... see now..you all have that visual....
Kodak S730 Digital Frame - this would be ideal for my friend Bonnie...... Her camera was stolen from her house at her own birthday party!!!!! And some of her birthday gifts. I am replacing her camera as a Christmas gift, but it would be nice to get the rest of the guests' pictures from the party and put them into this digital frame. Nice memento. We just wish that since they took the camera ...couldn't they at least leave the memory card??? We took turns using it to get her some great pictures. It was a fairly new camera too...it was a last years Christmas gift..... we certainly don't want this to be an annual present.
I would like to win Moxie Girlz for my friend whose granddaughter collects these dolls.
Harumika is such an amazinf idea!! Creating your own fashions!!! I would hav loved this as a little girl...So wouls my little girl :)
amazing idea!
I haven't read Return to the Hundred Acre Wood since my children were little. I would love to read it to my Grand-daughter.
I would love to win the Dyson hand held with five rescue dogs and a neice who comes over (we call her the cracker lover) you get my drift wanting the dyson. :)
I would also love any of the books. I am an avid reader and I am always looking for something new to read.
For anyone who likes wine and hasn't tried the wolf blass yet run out and get yourself a bottle. This wine is fantastic. It is one wine that I have put on my must have in the house list. It is a medium priced wine and very good for the price.
I would also like the schafer pen set. I lost my mom 23 years ago to brain cancer and always try to support cancer funding for research, finding ways to help people live with the disease comfortable or by the grace of god find a cure.
Sheaffer & Canadian Cancer society what a perfect gift for my friend that has been battling breast cancer
Dyson Handhelds; this would be the perfect solution too my pet hair ordeal
The Dyson Handheld would just be a fantastic present for me, what a way to easily clean up those little messes that always seem to happen. It would be great for my stairs and hard to reach areas that I cannot get.
I like the kitchenaid mixer. It would really help with all the baking I do.
The Dyson Handheld: great color, cute design, love it and WE NEED IT ;).
2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 kids, a house in constant renovation and a house constantly with company, it would make my Christmas and life after a nicer "Cinderella story". Great contest by the way!!
The Sinful Foods Book, would love to have it, because I was pregnant and gained weight and so did my husband, I had a baby and lost it, but he is still gaining it....
Kodak Digital Frame, what a great gift this would make for first time grandparents of our beautiful 3 month old... His chubby face would look so cute in that frame, over and over again...
Phillips Power Clipper, another great gift for Dad, he has had a rough year battling cancer and lost both kidneys, spends 3 days a week in the hospital for dialysis and is tired the other 4 days of the week... A great Shaver would help with shaving his face and help mom who has to shave him...
i will like to win the all objets to categorie KITCHEN/PERSONAL APPLIANCES
A dyson handheld would be such a wonderful asset to our home. With 6 grandkids and a couple pets running around there is always something to clean up!
Ben Ten is my grand-daughters favorite show on television. She is four years old has been watching the show now for 2 years with out fail. What a wonderful surprise the action figures would be for her!
I think all the ideas above are great! I love the Dysin handheld, actually all the Dyson vacuums. This would be ideal to pick up all the little spots where I can tell my 3yr old has been!
I would love to get a Webkinz Jr. for my daughter who is 4 and loves stuffed animals and also loves to play on the computer.
I would love to get the Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS for my 8yr old daughter who just bought this book with her own money from a school fundfaiser and loved it, I think she would really enjoy this game.
the Kodak Digital Frame is amazing! I have seen these in the shops, and they are very cool
the Dyson Handheld is definitely something I need to deal with the pet hair!
The Best gift ever would be the Kodak S730 Digital Frame, So We as a family can look at it over and over. As I have a 8 and 1 year old that love to sit and look at pictures of them self over and over.
Thanks....
I would love the dyson handhelds it looks amazing
I would love the kodak s730 digital frame I have always wanted this for my mom
Thank you I wish everyone luck and hope thay get all they want for Christmas
The perfect counter accessory NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto to be used when I'ved finished helping the kids with homework, washing dishes, laundry etc finally to put my feet up and have a good cuppa Joe!
I would love to get the dyson handheld, there is always a mess to clean up and my vacuum is nearly worn right out.
Also the Kodak digital frame to show off all the pictures of the kids.
the Sheaffer pens would be great in any stocking. I try to give as much as I can to the Cancer research groups.
I, too, would love the Dyson handheld for pet hair. Looks like a truly wonderful, handy little gadget to have. Thanks you and Merry Xmas to all.
That Ben 10 toy looks awesome, I would love to win that for my little boy, he loves Ben 10 and with both me and my husband not working right now im not going to be able to buy any cool gifts for my kids, winning something like the Ben 10 toy for my son would be a dream come true
The Dyson would be just wonderful. They look like great vacuums.
I would love to have the Ben 10 figure set. My son is 4 and a HUGE fan of Ben 10. Really if truth be told I love it too...He would be soooo excited to get that.
All the gift ideas are so great.
I would love to win the Dyson hand held vacuum for my home. It would be great to clean up small areas. The Ben 10 toy would be a great gift for my son.
Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
I would love the Dyson handheld vacuum, as the B&D one I have now has no suction power, and it's difficult to do the stairs in my house.
I would like to win the Disney Interactive Studios' A Christmas Carol for Nintendo DS, I think 3 of my 4 children would really love to get this game. (the fourth is too young yet!) MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
I'd like the Kodak S730 Digital Frame. I have a small living room and it would be awesome to display multiple photos of my baby without having multiple frames.
I LOVE TO READ AND I LOVE TO COOK
~good thing I have a large family who loves to eat!!!
And who better to write a healthful cook book of sinful foods than Dr. Joey Shulman ? Her insightful teachings for being healthy would be beneficial to my whole family, but I would sincerely love to receive this book for my own sweet sinful self :)
I really dont like cleaning, its one of those things that you just have to do. So the DYSON HANDHELD would really make things easier and faster for me!
The Philips Power Clipper would also be a nice gift to win! My bf would definitely love it!
I would also like to win for my neice, the christmas carol game for ds.
My wonderful dad would love the digital frame S730 from Kodak. He's doesnt really like viewing pictures on his computer but in this frame he could display pictures of his family and friends :)
Good luck everyone!!!
the dyson sounds wonderful
I would love to win the Kodak Digital Frame. I have been looking at them forever but have yet to fork over the money to buy one for myself. The Philips Power Clipper looks pretty good too, add that to the Christmas list.
Everyone have a great Christmas!
I would love the Kodak S730 Digital Frame for my desk at work so I could put lots of photos of my family on there. :)