Next week is happy happy Love Day! We’re starting to get excited. And also trying to think of little gift ideas that don’t involve sweet stuff. If you’re in the same boat (or heading into a season of birthday parties), here are our top picks for delicious treats that won’t cause cavities:
NEW! Zoobies: Exciting! We’ve just brought in a limited number of these awesome friends! Tama the Tortoise and Lily the Ladybug can be adorable pets, pillows or even super-soft blanket (separate piece that’s folded inside) and are perfect for road trips, sleepovers, day care or cuddling in bed. We’re especially impressed with how well they’re made: the blanket is a great size and the perfect softness for little snugglers. ($39.99)
LIMITED! “Lov
e Machine” Onesie: Check out the special edition Valentines designs from local company Twice Upon A Time! We love local, one-of-a-kind items and these handmade onesies are perfect for those looking for something cheeky to wear on their little ones this February. All made using reclaimed fabric and pre-loved fashion. Just another thing to love! ($21.99)
NEW! Piggy Paint Gift Set: How cute is this?! Seriously. We love this non-toxic nail paint and now you can get them as a cute little set with either three different colours or two colours and a bottle of remover. We also got in one colour of the pen, too – perfect for quick applications on little ones. Check out some of our new colours on the Piggy Paint site: Fairy Fabulous, Sea-quin, Angel Kisses, Sweat Pea and Twinkle Toes. We love that it’s water-based, odorless, hypo-allergenic and dries fast; kids just love they get to paint their nails! (Boys colours available too! ($9.99 /bottle, $11.99 /pen, $25.99 for the set).
Djeco Temporary Tattoos: Available in either Fair Flowers of the Field or Fierce Animals, this France-based company shows the same quality of design with their tattoos that we know and love from their mobiles and art supplies. Not only are they stylish but they’re also dermatologically tested for use on kids and easy to apply. Great for cutting out and putting in friends’ Valentines or in goodie bags.
Blossom or Firefly Flashlight: Every kids loves a flashlight, right? Small, sweetly designed flashlight that’s just right for little hands. We love that it takes AA batteries and still has power after it’s left on in the playroom! For the price ($8.99), it can’t be beat. I’ve given this as a birthday party favour, too and had some very happy guests.
NEW! Green Toys Stacking Cups: *sigh* We love stacking cups. I got some for my little ones when they were babies and they STILL use them in the tub. The Green Toys set comes with six graduated cups and has dozens of possibilities for bath and play time. If you need educational value, each cup is numbered and is volumetrically accurate (e.g. fill cups 1 and 2 and it will equal the volume of cup 3). We just like the play value. We also love that they’re made from 100% recycled materials and have no BPA, PVCs or phthalates! ($15.99)
NEW! Spring Toys Eco Loader: For some kids, nothing says love like a construction vehicle with easy-grip handles that’s equally at home hauling loads of blocks across the playroom or loads of sand across the box. For some parents, nothing says quality like eco-friendly, made in Europe and battery-free, kid-powered play things. We love all of those things together in one tough-stuff package. And of course, the price: $19.99. They don’t make Tonka trucks this durable or affordable any more!
Bake & Decorate Cupcake set:
Be sure your little baker uses the oven mitt to remove these four delectable-looking wooden cupcakes from their baking tray! With colorful baking cupcake sleeves and decorative wooden candles, these “homemade” treats mean that every day can be a celebration! ($19.99)
