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All-Canadian Gift Giving! ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012

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Check out this unique Made in Canada giftwrapping solution, the Colour Me Gift Wrap Kit. Each kit comes with a 70cm square unbleached white cotton wrap and two dual tipped non-toxic, child safe fabric pens. Perfect for kids to decorate, or for group gifts where everyone can doodle and sign the wrap. Or perhaps start a family tradition where more gets added to the wrap each year, as it gets passed around.

 
Buy it:
$12 at Giving Gifts.Get a Deal:
Use the code “Maple” for 10% off everything at Giving Gifts (expires Dec. 10th).
Here’s a fun and educational All-Canadian game, perfect for gift giving. Canadian Trivia: Family Edition for ages 9 and up, from Canadian publisher Outset Media. (Family Edition cards have two sides – one with easier questions and the other with more difficult questions, allowing families of all ages to play together!)
Read about it: 
Check out the publisher’s website.
Buy it:
$36 at Amazon.ca.Win it:
Enter to win $250 in games from Outset Media (Ends Dec. 2nd).
Lilikin & Friends are durable, quirky, cuddly, soft dolls. They are also made by an independent Canadian designer from Quebec.

 
Read about it: 
My review of Lilikin & Friends
Buy it:
$38 each directly from
Lilikin & Friends.Get a deal:
Pre-holiday sale on right now. Purchase one doll for $30 or a set of three for $80.
Muks & Mocs is an Aboriginal-owned Canadian company that produces high quality traditionally styled mukluks, moccasins, mittens and more. All handmade right here in Canada! From cozy fur-lined indoor shoes to gorgeous and durable mukluk boots meant to be worn outdoors during the winter, everything is made by hand using a variety of natural furs and leathers, combined with high tech Vibram or crepe soles. In sizes from infants to adults.

Buy it:
$45 to $365, direct from Muks & Mocs.

The Royal Canadian Mint has gifts for every budget, and coins based on such a wide variety of themes you’re certain to find something to appeal to any collector. Like this $20 for $20 Fine Silver Coin – Magical Reindeer (2012), which is sure to be a Christmas favourite.

Read about it:
My review of the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin.
Buy it:
Coin shown $20, others range from $2.50 to $20,000, at www.mint.ca.
This holiday you can give a gift that gives twice! Giving Gifts is a small Canadian online gift shop that focuses on gifts that give back. 10% of all of Giving Gifts profits go directly to charity. They focus on items that are fair trade and eco-friendly. Every item in their catalogue gives back in some way; to the environment, to sick kids, to the poor. Take a look at their site for some very unique gifts that you can feel great about giving.
Get a Deal:
Use the code “Maple” for 10% off everything at Giving Gifts (expires Dec. 10th).
Outset Media is an award-winning Canadian company that markets their puzzles and games across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Australia. They make fun, family friendly and educational games such as Mind Trap, What?, Canadian Trivia, Professor Noggin’s, Humm Bug, Charades-in-a-Box, and Fart! many of which feature Canadian content.

Win it:
Enter to win $250 in games from Outset Media (Ends Dec. 2nd).
Little Cool Toys is a small independent online toyshop that operates out of Quebec.  They carry a range of natural, eco-friendly, handmade and organic children`s toys and specialize in unique imports, bringing little cool toys from around the globe to Canada!

www.littlecooltoys.com

 
Small Canadian on-line retailer Greenmunch.ca is all about green.  They carry an amazing selection of eco-friendly products, from paper straws and compostable wooden cutlery to backpacks and shoes, art supplies, cleaning supplies and more. Start browsing around their site and your sure to find a green gift for someone on your list.
 

Get a Deal:
Use the code “MapleLeaf10” for 10% off at Greenmunch (expires Dec.31st).

Win it:
Enter to win a $85 Greenmunch Holiday Giving Pack (ends Dec.11th).

 

Head back to Maple Leaf Mommy’s 2012 Gift Guide
to check out some of the other categories and get
more great gift recommendations.

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