Gallery: Gifts for kids

 

Trust us -- these gifts are so cool you'll want 'em for yourself.

 
December 9, 2011
 
 
 
 
Invest in the future: Get your baby&#8217;s financial education off to an adorable start with Tiffany&#8217;s earthenware Ducky Bank, $120 at Tiffany stores across Canada or online at <a href="http://www.tiffany.ca">Tiffany.ca</a>.
 

Invest in the future: Get your baby’s financial education off to an adorable start with Tiffany’s earthenware Ducky Bank, $120 at Tiffany stores across Canada or online at Tiffany.ca.

Photograph by: Handout, Tiffany & Co.

 
Invest in the future: Get your baby&#8217;s financial education off to an adorable start with Tiffany&#8217;s earthenware Ducky Bank, $120 at Tiffany stores across Canada or online at <a href="http://www.tiffany.ca">Tiffany.ca</a>.
For kids going places: Style meets smarts with Babybot&#8217;s line of award-winning modern playthings, including the Playsam range of cool-looking toy vehicles. Little ones will love the Transportation Gift Set of glossy wooden car, van and stylized airplane, $176 for the trio at <a href="http://www.babybot.com">BabyBot.com</a> (free shipping in Canada).
Photo finish: Gift a child the gift of instant memories with a classic Polaroid camera, updated for the digital age with four scene settings and auto flash. The Polaroid Classic Instant Camera is available at The Bay for $99.99, <a href="http://www.hbc.com">HBC.com</a>. Film (remember film?) not included.
Sweet treat: Treat the budding chef (or entrepreneur) in your life to this adorable toy cupcake shop. All the sweetness of the frosted original without the cavities or calories! The Cupcake Shop toy is available at Indigo Books & Music for $39.95, <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca">ChaptersIndigo.ca</a>.
Inspirational read: Tweens and teens will be transfixed by the adventures of Katniss Everdeen as she fights for her life in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. This high-adrenalin morality tale is now available as a box set, $59.57 at Indigo Books & Music, <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca">ChaptersIndigo.ca</a>.
Twinkle toes (and fingers): Just in time to co-ordinate with the new Muppets movie, OPI has introduced a line of tween-friendly nail varnishes in sparkly hues inspired by Miss Piggy, Kermit and the gang. Suggested price $10.95 at spas and salons across Canada, <a href="http://www.opi.com">OPI.com</a>.
 
 
 
 
 

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