Christmas gifts

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

From bourbon maple syrup and satin scrunchies to boob-inspired ceramics and pineapple-habanero hot sauce, here are 50 homegrown gifts that you’ll be truly excited to give this year.

Andréanne Dion

5 ways your kid can talk to Santa this Christmas

5 ways your kid can talk to Santa this Christmas

Kevin John Siazon

How many toys do kids really need?

How many toys do kids really need?

Don’t worry about loading up your cart at the toy store to aid your kid’s development. Here’s how many toys they really need.

Carla Harms

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Baby development

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Celebrate your little one’s first holiday with a special keepsake or a new tradition that you can continue year after year.

Adrienne Brown

Why I’ve stopped buying my kids’ Christmas presents online

Why I’ve stopped buying my kids’ Christmas presents online

I want to be swept up in the spirit of the season—not to mention reduce waste, support my community, and be kind to my wallet

Kristen Thompson

18 adorable Canadian-made gifts for kids

18 adorable Canadian-made gifts for kids

Nothing says unique like a handmade gift. Support Canadian crafters and makers by picking up one of these awesome kid products.

Simone Olivero

9 holiday gift ideas for kids who have everything

9 holiday gift ideas for kids who have everything

The relatives want to know what your kid wants for the holidays—but you don't want more toys in your already-crammed playroom. Try these ideas instead.

Kristen Thompson

10 awesome Advent calendars for adults

10 awesome Advent calendars for adults

Why should the kids be the ones to have all the fun? Celebrate the holidays with tea, candy and more!

Chatelaine

11 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

11 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Nothing says special more than a gift with your name on it. Loved ones and family members will love these personalized gifts.

Kevin John Siazon

10 best toy stores in Vancouver

10 best toy stores in Vancouver

Trying to find the perfect toy? We've rounded up the best toy stores in Vancouver (along with a few honourable mentions a short drive from the city.)

Rianna Ganief

Thank-you notes are the worst and we should totally ban them

Thank-you notes are the worst and we should totally ban them

The point is to teach kids the importance of expressing gratitude, and I don’t think obligatory thank-you notes teach them that.

Liz

22 Christmas onesies for all ages

22 Christmas onesies for all ages

You'll absolutely nail that family group photo with these awesome Christmas onesies for all ages and sizes—and even the dog!

Christine Chua

Where to buy Fingerlings—the hottest toy of 2017

Where to buy Fingerlings—the hottest toy of 2017

The season's hottest toy may be sold out everywhere, but don't panic! More Fingerlings will be coming to shelves near you in time for the holidays.

Jessica Spera

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

Don’t want to feel rushed from one family event to the next this year? Use these strategies for setting boundaries and doing the holidays your way.

Raina Delisle

This New Jersey secret Santa made our hearts grow three sizes today

This New Jersey secret Santa made our hearts grow three sizes today

Talk about Giving Tuesday! This incredibly generous dad just brought his community an early Christmas worth over $10,000.

Christine Chua

20 cool gifts for him from Amazon

20 cool gifts for him from Amazon

The holidays may be focused on the kids, but don't forget about your guy! This year, get him something he'll definitely dig.

Today's Parent

30 toys parents are buying their kids on Amazon right now

30 toys parents are buying their kids on Amazon right now

From Hatchimals to Play-Doh, these are the trending toys on Amazon kids will be seeing underneath their Christmas tree this year.

Today's Parent

7 best new video games for kids

7 best new video games for kids

Just Dance 2018, Fifa 18, Lego Worlds—check out the newest and hottest video games that will be topping every kid's holiday wish list this year.

Chad Sapieha

What to do when you can't get a Hatchimals in time for Christmas

What to do when you can't get a Hatchimals in time for Christmas

Couldn't get your hands on this year's hottest new toy? The new Hatchimals North Pole site should tide your kids over until new stock comes in January.

Kevin John Siazon

9 adorable holiday outfits for kids

9 adorable holiday outfits for kids

Erin Finlayson