Spread festive cheer with these holiday gifts that give back and support those in need around the world.

26 Best Holiday Gifts That Give Back 2024

45 holiday gifts that give back

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9 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Holiday

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family life

Not sure what to get your little Leo or Scorpio this holiday season? Their astrology gifts for kids guide is just the ticket. Here’s what the sun suggests.

Astrology Gifts for Kids 2023

Not sure what to get your little Leo or Scorpio this holiday season? Here’s what the sun suggests.

The ultimate astrology gift guide

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Christmas gifts

Raising a feisty Leo, stubborn Taurus, or sensitive Pisces? Check out our fun Babyscopes for advice on raising babies from across the astrological spectrum.  

Baby Horoscopes

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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

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Teething

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

‘Sup? These relics are all that and a bag of chips. How many of these precious ’90s toys did you have as a kid?

15 iconic toys from the ’90s

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Toys

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

Show your little ones some love with these sweet Valentine's Day gifts for kids.

25 fun Valentine's Day gifts for kids

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Valentine's Day

Everything you need to know about your child’s birthstone and how to buy a piece of keepsake birthstone jewellery for them—or for yourself.

Birthstones by month: Gemstone meanings and jewellery ideas

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Baby gifts

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.

How many toys do kids really need?

Gifts

Parenting

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

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

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

18 adorable Canadian-made gifts for kids

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Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Crafts

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.)

10 best toy stores in Vancouver

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Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Lego is celebrating 40 years of minifigures and is releasing 17 Party Series Minifigs to commemorate the special milestone.

Can you guess which vintage Lego Minifigure is being recreated for the tiny character's 40th birthday?

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Blogs

The ultimate toy guide: Holiday 2017

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6 cheap ways to entertain kids at a birthday party

Birthday party ideas

Your sister gave your kid a drum kit? Exact sweet revenge with one of these passive-aggressive gifts—there’s a perfectly obnoxious gift for every occasion.

Passive-aggressive gifts that kids will love and their parents will hate

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Was your kid enamoured with Hatchimals during the craze of 2016? She'll love these mini versions.

They're back! Check out the new Hatchimals CollEGGtibles here

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This Lego Pirates of the Caribbean ghost ship is next level

Sometimes there is such a thing as too much chocolate. Go sugar-free with these sweet Easter gifts that fit in a plastic egg.

10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy

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Gifts for kids

26 Best Holiday Gifts That Give Back

The Ultimate Astrology Gift Guide for Little Ones

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