Calgary`s Child Magazine

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CALGARY’S CHILD MAGAZINE ANNUAL WISH LIST • BY MELISSA THOMSON
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oes your head feel like a shaken snow globe just thinking about holiday shopping for your
family this year? Before you rush out the door into the holiday frenzy, grab yourself a cup of
hot apple cider, cuddle up with a cozy blanket, roast chest nuts over an open fire (just
kidding, who does that?!) and peruse our gift suggestions first. Snowflakes settled back down yet?
DEFINITELY FOR DADDY
shoulder straps, sternum strap
and more! To purchase, visit
babysherpa.com.
BABY SHERPA™ - SHORT
HAUL SHERPA™: This sleek,
comfortable and durable diaper
backpack comes fully equipped
with a uniquely integrated softsided cooler; pouch, key, pacifier
and toy clips; modular insulated
bottle pocket & water bottle
holder; heavy duty molded lug
handle & oversized change pad;
accessory pouches for cameras,
PDAs, cell phones or sunglasses;
ergonomically designed padded
compromising the quality of your
cuisine! To purchase, visit igrillinc.com.
IGRILL®: iGrill enables you to
multitask between your grill
and guests with the peace of
mind that your food is perfectly
cooked, at target temperature
and safe for consumption. iGrill
communicates with your
iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch via a secure, long-range Bluetooth®
connection. Enjoy time with family and friends without
Krups® BeerTender: Pour a
perfectly chilled draught with this
tabletop beer system designed to tap a
five-liter Heineken mini keg. Silent, builtin Peltier cooling element; patented
internal carbon technology keeps
contents fresh for up to 30 days. LED
display indicates volume and
temperature settings. To purchase, visit
crateandbarrel.com.
MERRY FOR MOMS
BETH QUINN DESIGNS “SHE LIVES WITH HER
HEART AND SOUL”
NECKLACE: The perfect gift
for every ‘she’ in your life.
Beth’s inspirational and witty
charm necklaces are framed
with beauty and contain
sayings that speak to her
aspirations. The necklace is a
gorgeous rhinestone teal heart
that dangles with a large charm. To purchase, visit
bethquinndesigns.com.
ONS™ GEAR – MOMMY MITTEN: A hand warmer that easily
secures around the handle bar of your baby stroller to keep your
hands protected from the
elements without having to
deal with clumsy, easy-to-lose
gloves or mittens. It’s waterresistant, insulated, lined with
fleece and has an external
zipper pocket for your keys, cell
phone, money or your baby’s
pacifier. To purchase, visit
onsgear.com.
add fun to every outfit, and are versatile enough to be worn as a
scarf, in the hair or as a fashionable accessory for
purses. They are perfect to pair with jeans and T’s or
dresses. To purchase, visit shopsarahstewart.com.
SNOOZESHADE® FOR PLAYARDS: Proven to
help babies sleep by blocking 94 per cent
of light and visual distractions that
keep babies awake. Clever zip panels
allow parents to alter the level of light
and give easy access to baby. Comes
with a carry case. One size fits all
popular playards, travel cribs, play
pens, pack ‘n plays. To purchase, visit
snoozeshadeusa.com.
SARAH STEWART HANDPRINTED SCARVES –
SKULL AND CROSSBONES:
Made from silk and other handwoven fabrics, these scarves
PINT-SIZE PICKS
CRAWLINGS KNEE PADS:
Designed to help protect kids
from the time they start to
crawl, walk and run through
the big wide world! They’re
perfect for
indoor use, and
even better for
the rough and
tumble world
of the great
outdoors. They
are made just like a sock,
and will pull up or
down with ease. No
scratchy Velcro or
hard plastics. To
purchase, visit
crawlings.com.
MONKEY MAT™: A
large, clean multi-purpose
mat that can be taken
everywhere thanks to a small
attached storage pouch with
easy buckle strap. The Monkey
Mat can be used for picnics,
fitness activities, beach, travel or
outdoor events. It protects from any
questionably clean floor. To purchase,
visit monkeymat.com.
SNUGGLE BUGZ - TAGGIES
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SOCCER: Future ‘All Stars’ will
be ready for action with these
perfect companions! Plush, soft
boa fabric in bright eyecatching colors. Satin sports
theme tags around each ball for
baby to touch and explore. Rattle
inside for fun sounds. To purchase, visit
snugglebugz.ca.
SNUGGLE BUGZ - TAGGIES PEEK-A-BOO-BLANKET:
Taggies friends come to life with playful, 2-dimensional plush
faces ‘peeking’ over the front! Features 16 signature Taggies
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BEST BETS – WISH LIST EDITION
Dear Santa…
BEST BETS – WISH LIST EDITION
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Educational Curriculum
Nutritious Meal Plans
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tags, super softness and the comfort of a new, best
pal. Encourages interactive play and provides
sensory stimulation and fine motor skill
development. To purchase, visit snugglebugz.ca.
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These cozy sleeping bags are 4 layers of
muslin, making babies comfortably warm
during cold, wintry nights. They’re
designed to be worn over a baby’s pajamas, ensuring a safe
night’s sleep by eliminating loose crib blankets, which can be
dangerous. Muslin’s light, open weave
allows a baby’s body temperature to
regulate itself naturally helping to
prevent overheating. The sleeping
bags offer the ultimate in
breathability and softness, as the
more you wash them, the softer
they get. Each sleeping bag zips
from the bottom, making diaper
changes easy, and a strip of muslin
over the zipper by baby’s face provides extra comfort. To
purchase, visit adenandanais.com.
TOP TOYS FOR BOYS & GIRLS
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A French Bi-Lingual Preschool designed
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FIJIT FRIENDS® YIPPITS™: The dynamic dancing pets
that perform tricks! The more a girl plays with her Fijit Friends®
Yippits™, the better it performs! A clap sensor allows it to
understand commands; more nurturing leads to greater
consistency in performance. Available to purchase at Walmart,
Toys R Us, Zellers, Loblaws, Sears.
FUN AND FUNCTION® SPACE EXPLORER: This
neat multi-sensory tool is wonderful at getting kids to
develop spatial and body awareness, motor planning
and coordination. Provides calming deep pressure
and is perfect for those who seek tactile and deep
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ANTI-BOOGIE MAN SPRAY: Even if your
lil’ one isn’t afraid of the dark or what lurks
around in the night, this fabulous scented
spray is a must-have atop every child’s
nightstand. Spray this calming Lavender
Apple-Wood Scented room and linen spray
in the air or directly on pillows and sheets to
put your child sweetly to sleep. All-natural!
To purchase, visit plushmomandtot.com.
An inspiring choral experience
for young people aged 5-24
(Kodaly-based)
• Touring opportunities
• No experience necessary
ARTHUR
CHRISTMAS
DVD: Santa’s
youngest son
Arthur embarks on
a magical adventure to deliver the
final gift to a child to save Christmas.
Deck the halls with excitement, fun
and wonder in this new Christmas
classic!
Marni Strome,
Artistic Director
Contact: Linda White
403.210.3499
[email protected]
calgarychildrenschoir.com
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BEADING
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jewellery making
for girls and boys,
beads for all ages!
many nail designs
and polish colors
to choose from!
Parties
BARBIE™ THE PRINCESS & THE
POPSTAR TORI™ DOLL (2-IN1): Magically transform her from a
princess to a pop star by pulling
the string on the back of her long
lace princess skirt to reveal a fun
pop-star dress and funky boots.
Rotate her blonde hair to reveal a
pink pop-star do. Press her
necklace, and she sings! Pink
‘microphone’ included. Available to
purchase at Walmart, Toys R Us,
Zellers, Loblaws, Sears.
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visit our website today!
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pressure input as well as those who have tactile defensiveness.
Perfect for children with autism, sensory integration challenges
or just need to move! To purchase, visit funandfunction.com.
HOT WHEELS® WALL
TRACKS™ POWER
TOWER®: It’s a tower
of fun with a motorized
elevator that moves cars
to the top of the set for
continuous play! There
are multiple options for
diversion, including a
moving saw and chomping monster.
Includes one die-cast car and safe-for-walls
Command™ strips from 3M. Available to purchase at Zellers,
Walmart, Toys R Us, Loblaws, Sears.
MASTER MOVES MICKEY (M3):
Known as M3, Mickey is dialed up in
his freshest dance gear and ready
to get down! Mickey has
15 dance moves, 4
original songs, 4
interactive dances
and plenty of
awesome humor
to get the whole
family up and
dancing! Available to
purchase at Toys R Us
and Zellers.
FÖHAWX!™ – PUNKROX – YELLOW:
Safety has never looked so cool, and it’s all
thanks to a new line of wacky, colorful kids’
helmet accessories fashioned to look like
mohawks, dreadlocks and flowing punk
waves! Attach to any sport helmet. They’re
fully interchangeable and can be removed
from the helmet with a quick pull. To
purchase, visit fohawx.com.
GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
FREE THE CHILDREN – THE GOAT THAT GIVES BACK:
Goat’s milk is often easier to
digest, especially for children.
It’s a nutritious drink, and can
also be used to make soap!
Best of all, sales from milk will
help support a mama and her
family. Give a goat and provide
a family with nutrition and
income. To purchase, visit
freethechildren.com.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
DRY DUDZ™: Dry Dudz leaves the
industry’s current active wear technology
in its wake. Addressing the shortcomings
of today’s boardshorts and mesh-lined
trunks, they offer a supportive, cuttingedge solution that mixes fashion with
functionality. Whether working up a sweat
or exploring
the globe, Dry
Dudz ensures
ongoing
comfort that
keeps its wearer going, too. To
purchase, visit drydudz.com.
PEDIPED® FLEX DELMAR GREY: These water-safe shoes
feature pops of neon orange and will
make your little one easy to spot. The shoes are machine
washable, light-weight, eco-friendly and able to handle dunks
and splashes, so they will still look great after a day at the pool
or beach! To purchase, visit
pediped.com.
STEPHEN JOSEPH™ ROLLING
LUGGAGE: Your little ones will
travel in style! There are multiple
pockets for safe-keeping with an
extendable handle. They are the
ideal height for little travelers and
great for monogramming. To
purchase, visit
shop.stephenjosephgifts.com/C343/rolling-luggage.aspx.
Melissa is the Copy Editor for Calgary’s Child Magazine. CCM