Kid Fit
We’re halfway through summer holidays and by now your kids have either firmly settled into some couch potato grooves on your sofa, or they’re a livewire bundle of energy that needs some cooling down. Either way, check out these five fitness gift ideas for kids!
Play With Your Food
CONTEST ALERT! Today’s gift ideas are all about fun appliances and kitcheny items that let you have fun with your food – bringing new meaning to the idea of ‘party favours’. One lucky winner will win the ultimate fun food, in the form of a Velata fondue gift package!
Gold Medal Reads
CONTEST ALERT! Get geared up for the Olympics without lifting a finger (other than to turn the page) with these sporty reads that’ll have kids and adults alike ready to watch the torch get lit in just ten days! Plus you could win an Olympic-themed title for yourself…read on to see how you can capture the gold!
Flash Post: Let’s Go Fly A Kite
Presenting the world’s shortest retailer spotlight…today’s post is really about introducing you to the Great Canadian Kite Company, a great source if you’re looking to buy a kite as a present, and make sure it lasts more than its maiden voyage.
Lawn Fare
Have quite literal fun with your gifts this summer. Today I’ve picked out five, family-friendly party games that’ll set up in your backyard and give you endless adventures and memories!
Flash Post: Swing Away
Swing into summer with these cheerful, kid-oriented swings in fun outdoorsy shapes! Perfect for any little ones on your list, plus they won’t look bad in your backyard either.
Flash Post: What Goes Up…
Yo! Yo! Caught your attention? Well you will, if you give someone this cute throwback gift set to outfit their very own old-fashioned yo-yo.
Let It Snow
Five wondrous winter-inspired picks on the docket for you today – from perfume that captures the smell of freshly fallen snow to a face masque made from glacial mud.
More Mahna Mahna
It’s easy to spend a little green when you’ve got fantastic Muppets gift-giving ideas like these ones. Check it out if you’d like a little more mahna mahna in your life.
Beyond The Board
CONTEST ALERT – I’m rolling out my picks for the coolest alternatives to your standard ol’ board games – from interactive gadgets to video games to activities for when you’re on the move, I’ve got some great family-friendly picks right here! Plus you could win an awesome stocking stuffer idea – a Clue Suspects Card Game!
Walkabout
CONTEST ALERT: I’m all for fit & healthy gift-giving ideas, particularly for kids, hence why I’m particularly psyched to introduce you to GeoPalz: kid-friendly pedometers with a genuine incentive to get off the couch. Plus, I’m giving one lucky reader a GeoPalz to gift their favourite kid (or themselves)!
Find Of The Month: Playmobil Advent Calendars
CONTEST ALERT: I’m giving away two Playmobil Advent Calendars, just in time for you to countdown to the holidays next month. Read on to check out what makes these calendars so super special, and how you can win one for yourself (or the little one in your life).
Backtrack
Back to school is but a few weeks away for students of all ages – check out some inspired picks to have your schoolmates psyched to get back to the books, plus a few options for alternatives to the classic backpack.
Bunny Hop
Easter is just days away, and if you’re looking for a special treat for the little ones in your life, consider picking up a festive egg hunting kit with tons of yummy treats…that won’t break the bank.
It’s In Our Nature
Dreaming of the great outdoors as the great white north begins its thaw? Check out Naturebag, created by Canadian moms and ideal for tots aged 3-12.
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