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Holiday
Gift Guide
By Rex Robinson
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ot sure what to get that special someone on your list? Well we’ve got some
ideas for you. We’ve put together gift
ideas for moms, dads, grandparents, expectant
moms, teens, dog lovers, and, of course, children. So without further ado, here is Family
Time Magazine’s 2012 holiday gift guide…
Baby B’Air
The FAA-approved Baby B’Air Flight Vest
est
is the only safety solution for lap held children
ren
while traveling in an airplane. The Baby B’Air
Air
is the perfect solution for all babies, securing
g
them safely to their parent so that both baby
y
and parent are comfortable and there is no
squirming or potential for baby falling. The
Baby B’Air is worn by the infant like a vest
and is used by connecting it to the seat belt of
the adult. The baby can then be held, fed and
even changed while both parent and child remain securely fastened in their seat. The baby
is more comfortable than they would be in a
baby seat, but is just as securely fastened and
unable to fall or pull away.
Available: At retail stores and at www.babybair.com
Price: $34.95
Stride Rite Crib Lush Leopard
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ner Monty shoes were just released late last
month by Stride Rite. Stride Rite’s motto is
that whether they’re running circles around
you or taking their first steps, small feet require big care. Stride Rite shoes are created
from an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how children walk and grow.
Available: www.Striderite.com
Price: $20 for the Crib Lush Leopard shoes;
$30 for the Crawl Mariner Monty shoes
Zebra Rock Pet Flys Carrier
When that someone on your list just can’t
travel without their pet, Pet Flys got the answer. The Zebra Rock carrier is one of a line
of airline-approved pet carriers from Pet Flys.
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The carriers weigh less than four pounds, has
15 air vents, a safety strap, removable mat,
two metal roll up windows and can comfortably fit two small dogs.
Available: www.petflys.com
Price: $135, plus shipping and
handling
The Delaney
aney
The Delaney
ney junior bag for
teens features
es an adjustable strap
that can be worn over the shoulder, cross-body
dy or as a low-slung
hipster. Gigi Hill’s Gia & Dani
Collection forr teens
offers handbags
ags
and accessories
ies for
every teen starting
arting
as low as $18.
8. The
Delaney comes
es in
two bright patterns,
atterns,
Sundust and Flowerburst.
Available: www.
polyvore.com
Price: $45
Project Treasure
When a baby is on the way during the holidays or any time of year, family and friends
ds
from all over the country wish they could be
there to meet the new addition and congratulate
atulate
the parents. Project Treasure makes it easy
sy for
one person to contact everyone they wish could
be there so they can send love, inspiration and
congratulations from afar in a keepsake treaeasure box. Simply visit the website listed below
elow
and the site sends a note to family and friends
ends
inviting them to write messages for the recipicipient – the messages are printed on high quality
ality
paper and assembled in a keepsake treasure
ure
chest for delivery. It’s a long lasting way too send
love and reassurance as the box can be revisited
visited
anytime they need a reminder of how much
h they
are loved. Project Treasure is a great gift for
or
parents, grandparents and teachers.
Available: www.
ProjectTreasure.com
Price: $49.99
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Merlin (book series)
T.A. Barron’s series of “Merlin” books is a
great gift for the young sorcery fans on your
list. From “The Mirror of Merlin” and “The
Seven Songs of Merlin” to “The Wings of Merlin” and “The Fires of Merlin,” these books
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Available: www.penguinputnam.com
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Price: $5.99 each
Combat Cannon
Ultimate Putting System
This is a great gift for dad, grandpa or any
of the lady golfers on your list. The Ultimate
Putting System is a 9-foot putting surface that
plugs into a standard wall outlet. The automatic return sends the ball back for your next
shot. Includes felt putting surface and storage
for two golf balls. Golf balls are not included.
Available: www.amazon.com
Price: $39.99
The Combat Cannon from Hot Wheels is
something your little guys will play with for
or
hours. Once the cannon is set up, children can
load it with the Ballistics
transforming vehicle
and fire away. Upon
impact, the ball opens
and transforms into a
vehicle.
Available: www.
hotwheels.com
Price: $24.99
depressor and giggles when the reflex hammer
makes her knee pop up (it really kicks!). A
cute sparkly heart-shaped stethoscope makes
a heartbeat sound and lights up, and the doll’s
forehead glows red with a “fever” that the
working medicine dropper will “cure.” Girls
can store additional play accessories in the
doctor’s kit once baby feels better.
Available: Wherever
toys are sold
Price: $49.99
iiPad mini
Doctor Mommy Doll
Whether it’s a niece or daughter, this is the
gift for the little girl on your list. Little Mommy
has introduced the new Doctor Mommy doll for
girls 2 and older. Featuring light and sensor
innovation for unique responsive play, the doll
interacts with a girl when she checks on this
toddler with the included medical instruments.
Baby doll responds, “Ahhhh!” to the tongue
Apple’s iPad mini features a 7.9-inch multit
touch
display, FaceTime HD and 5 megapixel
iiSight cameras, ultrafast wireless performance
and 10 hours of
a
battery life – every
b
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design you can hold
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a great gift for anyone on your list..
Available: www.
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apple.com
Price: $559 to
$659
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