Calgary`s Child Magazine
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Calgary`s Child Magazine
Iss107-NovDec-Oct19_Layout 1 10/22/12 3:43 PM Page 5 CALGARY’S CHILD MAGAZINE ANNUAL WISH LIST • BY MELISSA THOMSON D 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 - FOOTBALL GOAL 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! 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If you’re without employer-sponsored health benefits, we’ve got an individual health and dental plan to meet your needs...and your budget. www.ab.bluecross.ca www.ab.bluecross.ca vision dental ABC 82965 2012/02 prescription drugs ambulance extended health benefits Nov-Dec 2012 • calgaryschild.com • 5 BEST BETS – WISH LIST EDITION Dear Santa… BEST BETS – WISH LIST EDITION Iss107-NovDec-Oct19_Layout 1 10/22/12 3:43 PM Page 6 Who’s Ready For Something Som Dif ferent? Different? Educational Curriculum Nutritious Meal Plans Technology Integrated Classrooms Classrooms Technology Dear Santa . . . – Continued from previous page 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. 23 Locations Loca in the Calgary Ar Area re ea ADEN + ANAIS® STAR LIGHT PINK DOTS COZY SLEEPING BAG: Calgary LEARNING & CHILDCARE CENTRES LEARNI www.edleun.com Calgary’s Child Magazine • We are Family 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 calgaryschild.com A French Bi-Lingual Preschool designed to inspire with Dance, Music & Art. Accepting students from 19 Months to 5 Years of age. Please call: (403) 473-0600 or Email: info@alne.ca Website: www.alne.ca Calgary Children’s Choir 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 OW gister N Re STOCKINGS WORTH STUFFING 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 ljwhite_ca@yahoo.ca calgarychildrenschoir.com Let Me B d The Birthday Party that comes to you! BEADING NAIL ART 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. Parties Call for more information or visit our website today! www.letmebead.net 403-862-8922 6 • Find us on Facebook & Twitter 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