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Drawing a blank on what to buy family and friends for Christmas this year? KAREN TURNER takes the stressful guesswork out of holiday shopping with a sleigh load of fun, festive and fabulous finds.
For the lounger
Stay warm and cosy on cold nights in a soft polar fleece onesie, $49.95, from La Vie en Rose. Available in three styles and a variety of playful prints and colours.
For the bookworm
Curl up with a good book and toasty toes with Faux Shearling Reading Socks. The plush knit foot warmers come in assorted solids and patterns for $34.50 at Indigo/Chapters stores.
For putting on the glitz
Who says you need expensive bling to pack festive punch? Nail Art Design Strips come in fun stick-on patterns, including Totally Tartan and Let it Snow. $12 for a set of 18 at Avon.
For hours of play
When it’s too cold outside to build snow forts, captivate your child’s imagination with the Royal Princess or Pirate’s Den Playhouse Tent, $29.99, from Mastermind Toys.
For the fashion rebel
Sporting the signature rabbit’s skull and crossbones, Psycho Bunny lamb’s wool hats, $60, gloves, $50 and scarves, $95, will keep your man stylishly warm.
For the holiday soak
Make bath time fun with the Jingle Bells Gift Set. Packed inside a festive drum, it includes fragrant bath bombs and bubble bars for $59.95 at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.
For the coffee lover
Second Cup‘s Holiday Blend coffee, $11.95 for 312 g and Holiday Collection Mug, $12.95, make perfect stocking stuffers for folks who fancy a jolt of caffeine in the morning.
For the winter runner
Avoid nasty falls on icy roads and slippery sidewalks with the Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoes, $125, from Mountain Equipment Co-op.
For the woman on the go
Dubbed the must-have shoe of the season, this merry red pump ($580) from Tanya Heath Paris offers interchangeable heels to alter the look, height and style of the shoe. Heels shown range from $80 to $100.
For the soleful
Elevate her wardrobe to new heights with the Seven to 7 Gore Shooties, $220, at Rockport in the Bayshore Shopping Centre. The versatile dress shoe features 3.5-inch heel and a platform with a dual-density soft cushioning.
For the Frozen fan
Bring Disney’s animated smash hit to life with the Anna plush doll. The much-loved character is 38 centimetres tall and $39.99 at Showcase.
For the brainiac
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the iconic Rubik’s Cube has a sleek new design. Called the Rubik’s Speed Cube, it features a spherical core for faster movements. $19.99 at specialty game retailers across Canada.
For the tailored
Cinch the waist in colourful style with the Women’s Skinny Print Calf Hair Belt or Printed Leather belt from Land’s End. Both are on sale for $29.75. Free shipping to Canada with orders $50 and over.
For the baker
Trudeau introduces its new Structure bakeware, which combines sturdy steel with colourful, non-stick silicone. Priced from $5.99.
For the upcycler
The Roma Scarf from Preloved is made of reclaimed wool sweaters that’s not only environmentally smart, but nostalgic. No two scarves are the same. $50 at Ottawa’s Terra 20 stores.
For the collector
Sporting the trademark striped bow, Maud is the HBC Foundation’s Heritage Charity Bear for 2014. The plush bear was named after Maud Watt, who established a beaver preserve near James Bay in 1933. Only 15,000 bears are available ($19.99 at The Bay and thebay.com) with net proceeds from sales going to charity.
For the gift-wrapping challenged
Made in Italy by Le Sorelle, but now available in Canada, UASHAMA (pronounced wash-mama) are washable paper bags you can use to display holiday decorations, potted poinsettias or baked goodies. Available in three sizes, they’re also great for wrapping presents. Priced from $20 at ellaissa.com and at a Pop-up Holiday Shop inside Flowers Talk, 1305 Wellington St. until Dec. 31.
For the bouncing baby
By kicking their little feet and shaking their hands, newborns can easily amuse themselves with the Lamaze Garden Bug Foot and Wrist Rattle Set. $19.99 at Mastermind Toys.
For the beer guzzler
Large enough to hold two pints, the Das Beer Boot will cut down on the number of trips to the fridge for frosty ales during a Sens game. $19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
For the party hostess
Balance nibbles and a glass of wine in one hand with the Totally Bamboo Puzzle Platters. Sold in sets of two, the platters can be pieced together to use as larger serving trays. $15 at Terra 20.
For the fruit fanatic
The Body Shop offers holiday gift sets in a range of fragrant fruit-flavours, including the Satsuma Premium Selection ($45), which includes body polish, soap and oil and the Strawberry Beauty Bag ($15) featuring shower gel and hand cream.
For the patriotic
Put your knowledge of our great country to the test with Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1,000 Facts and Figures (Firefly Books, $24.95 paperback). Author Aaron Kylie covers everything from the largest hockey arena and goose colony to the biggest manufacturer of French fries. Available at book stores and online.
For the socially conscious
For as little as $25, you can change the lives of children in Third World countries. Free the Children‘s Gifts of Empowerment are designed to educate, feed and foster communities around the world and help them build sustainable futures.
For the soccer buff
Sensors inside the miCoach Smart Ball track your kicking technique, power, spin and trajectory and offer coaching tips to help improve your game. $330 at adidas.ca
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For the lounger
Stay warm and cosy on cold nights in a soft polar fleece onesie, $49.95, from La Vie en Rose. Available in three styles and a variety of playful prints and colours.
For the bookworm
Curl up with a good book and toasty toes with Faux Shearling Reading Socks. The plush knit foot warmers come in assorted solids and patterns for $34.50 at Indigo/Chapters stores.
For putting on the glitz
Who says you need expensive bling to pack festive punch? Nail Art Design Strips come in fun stick-on patterns, including Totally Tartan and Let it Snow. $12 for a set of 18 at Avon.
For hours of play
When it’s too cold outside to build snow forts, captivate your child’s imagination with the Royal Princess or Pirate’s Den Playhouse Tent, $29.99, from Mastermind Toys.
For the fashion rebel
Sporting the signature rabbit’s skull and crossbones, Psycho Bunny lamb’s wool hats, $60, gloves, $50 and scarves, $95, will keep your man stylishly warm.
For the holiday soak
Make bath time fun with the Jingle Bells Gift Set. Packed inside a festive drum, it includes fragrant bath bombs and bubble bars for $59.95 at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.
For the coffee lover
Second Cup‘s Holiday Blend coffee, $11.95 for 312 g and Holiday Collection Mug, $12.95, make perfect stocking stuffers for folks who fancy a jolt of caffeine in the morning.
For the winter runner
Avoid nasty falls on icy roads and slippery sidewalks with the Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoes, $125, from Mountain Equipment Co-op.
For the woman on the go
Dubbed the must-have shoe of the season, this merry red pump ($580) from Tanya Heath Paris offers interchangeable heels to alter the look, height and style of the shoe. Heels shown range from $80 to $100.
For the soleful
Elevate her wardrobe to new heights with the Seven to 7 Gore Shooties, $220, at Rockport in the Bayshore Shopping Centre. The versatile dress shoe features 3.5-inch heel and a platform with a dual-density soft cushioning.
For the Frozen fan
Bring Disney’s animated smash hit to life with the Anna plush doll. The much-loved character is 38 centimetres tall and $39.99 at Showcase.
For the brainiac
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the iconic Rubik’s Cube has a sleek new design. Called the Rubik’s Speed Cube, it features a spherical core for faster movements. $19.99 at specialty game retailers across Canada.
For the tailored
Cinch the waist in colourful style with the Women’s Skinny Print Calf Hair Belt or Printed Leather belt from Land’s End. Both are on sale for $29.75. Free shipping to Canada with orders $50 and over.
For the baker
Trudeau introduces its new Structure bakeware, which combines sturdy steel with colourful, non-stick silicone. Priced from $5.99.
For the upcycler
The Roma Scarf from Preloved is made of reclaimed wool sweaters that’s not only environmentally smart, but nostalgic. No two scarves are the same. $50 at Ottawa’s Terra 20 stores.
For the collector
Sporting the trademark striped bow, Maud is the HBC Foundation’s Heritage Charity Bear for 2014. The plush bear was named after Maud Watt, who established a beaver preserve near James Bay in 1933. Only 15,000 bears are available ($19.99 at The Bay and thebay.com) with net proceeds from sales going to charity.
For the gift-wrapping challenged
Made in Italy by Le Sorelle, but now available in Canada, UASHAMA (pronounced wash-mama) are washable paper bags you can use to display holiday decorations, potted poinsettias or baked goodies. Available in three sizes, they’re also great for wrapping presents. Priced from $20 at ellaissa.com and at a Pop-up Holiday Shop inside Flowers Talk, 1305 Wellington St. until Dec. 31.
For the bouncing baby
By kicking their little feet and shaking their hands, newborns can easily amuse themselves with the Lamaze Garden Bug Foot and Wrist Rattle Set. $19.99 at Mastermind Toys.
For the beer guzzler
Large enough to hold two pints, the Das Beer Boot will cut down on the number of trips to the fridge for frosty ales during a Sens game. $19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
For the party hostess
Balance nibbles and a glass of wine in one hand with the Totally Bamboo Puzzle Platters. Sold in sets of two, the platters can be pieced together to use as larger serving trays. $15 at Terra 20.
For the fruit fanatic
The Body Shop offers holiday gift sets in a range of fragrant fruit-flavours, including the Satsuma Premium Selection ($45), which includes body polish, soap and oil and the Strawberry Beauty Bag ($15) featuring shower gel and hand cream.
For the patriotic
Put your knowledge of our great country to the test with Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1,000 Facts and Figures (Firefly Books, $24.95 paperback). Author Aaron Kylie covers everything from the largest hockey arena and goose colony to the biggest manufacturer of French fries. Available at book stores and online.
For the socially conscious
For as little as $25, you can change the lives of children in Third World countries. Free the Children‘s Gifts of Empowerment are designed to educate, feed and foster communities around the world and help them build sustainable futures.
For the soccer buff
Sensors inside the miCoach Smart Ball track your kicking technique, power, spin and trajectory and offer coaching tips to help improve your game. $330 at adidas.ca
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