November 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
by Houston Family Magazine
It’s about time to start shopping for the holidays, but don’t worry—HFM has you covered with the first section of our two-part Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve found something for just about everyone on your list!
Whimsical Bubble Wand
Hand-cast in fine pewter, the 5-inch Whimsical Bubble Wand will add delight and style to your child’s bubble-blowing adventures. Make your wand unique by inscribing a name or a personal message. This gift will surely paint a never-ending smile on its recipient!
Price: $32.00
Available from www.lisaleonardonline.com.
Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years by Betty Christiansen (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Oct. 2011)
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, this book celebrates the impact of Girl Scouts in American history. It also contains never-before-seen archival photos. This book will be a great treasure for any library, as well as any individual connected, directly or indirectly, with The Girl Scouts of America.
Price: $29.95
Available at Barnes and Noble Bookstores and other participating bookstores. Also available online at www.barnesandnoble.com.
Ickee Stikeez
Watch as these cute little creatures stick to a hard surface using their suction cups, then make a loud POP as they fly into the air. Ickee Stikeez can also stick to each other to mold different creations. The possibilities are endless! Give your Ickee Stikeez a good home, and don’t forget to collect all 24 characters!
Price: $1.25 single pack / $2.99 triple-pack
Available at Learning Express stores or at ickeeplanet.com.
Local Addresses:
The Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77584. (713)-340-1380.
Learning Express of Town and Country, Town and Country Village, 18850 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024. (713)-465-8697.
“Country Living” Pie in a Jar
Why go through the hassle of following a pie recipe when you’re already stressed out and pressed for time? “Country Living” Pie in a Jar is pre-measured, seasoned, and ready to pop into the oven! Enjoy the holidays with these mouthwatering pies: Chocolate Silk, Sunny Lemon Dream, Field Raspberry Cream, and many more.
Price: $13.99
Available exclusively at www.countrylivingcollection.com.
Seventeen Doodle Speakers
Take a customized portable speaker with you wherever you go! The good folks at Doodle by OrigAudio offer this hard-plastic speaker with a custom-printed fabric cover and a kickstand for convenient transport. The speaker is compatible with any regular music device and is accompanied by a USB power cable. Create a new music sensation with your speakers!
Prices start at $44.95.
Available exclusively at www.zazzle.com.
Longebeards’s Treasure Hunt
Ahoy, mateys! Grab your compass and sail the seven seas as the pirate leader of your own treasure hunt. This game includes maps, coins, clues, and action cards that will help you figure out where your treasure can be found. This colorful game is sure to interest the whole family!
Price: $54.99
Available at Glass Mermaids, 2900 E. NASA Pkwy Ste. 200, Seabrook, TX 77586; or online at www.grandcamp.com.
Golden Moët Imperial Gift Box
Toast to auld lang syne with Moët and Chandon’s 750 mL bottle of champagne. This delicious bottle of champagne comes inside the Moët Chill Box, which is made to resemble an exquisitely wrapped present and which transforms itself into a reusable isothermal bucket—a perfect hostess gift for holiday parties.
Price: $39.95
Available exclusively from www.sherry-lehmann.com.
Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii is back at a lower price! This Wii pack is bundled with a Wii console, MarioKart Wii game, Wii wheel, nunchuk controller, and a Wii Remote Plus. Nintendo Wii comes in two color choices: black or white. Enjoy games of skill and action that engage the body as well as the mind! Fun for the whole family.
Available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or any participating purveyors of electronic devices. Also available online at www.nintendo.com.
Dance Dance Revolution 2 (Nintendo Wii)
Dance into the day with Dance Dance Revolution 2 (DDR). This game blends fitness, music, and dancing skills as competitors strive to out-dance each other.
Price: $29.99
Available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or any participating purveyors of electronic devices. Also available at www.nintendo.com.
Super Mario 3D Land (for Nintendo 3DS)
Get ready for this new Super Mario launch, expected in stores Nov. 13. This game will be a feast for the eyes, offering 3-D visions without the use of 3-D glasses! Discover a new sense of adventure as you jump over obstacles, and stay on the run from your enemies as you climb through level after fast-paced level.
Price: $39.99
Available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or any participating purveyors of electronic devices. Also available at www.nintendo.com.
Playground Sessions
Learn to play piano on your computer! Playground Sessions is a downloadable software application for PC or Mac that makes learning the piano fun and easy, regardless of age or skill level. Learn to play hit songs by artists like One Republic and Train! The program also features a built-in “top 40 hits” song library, as well as beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill settings to customize the learning experience. Hook it up to any USB keyboard and become an overnight sensation!
Price: $149.00 / Songs $5.99 each
Available exclusively from www.playgroundsessions.com.
h4, Body Media Fit Core
Don’t let all of those holiday goodies turn into unwanted pounds—get active with the Body Media Fit Core Armband! This armband uses four sensors that track and store steps taken, calories burned, levels of activity, and sleep to give you an accurate picture of how much fat you’re burning. Take control of your weight!
Price: $179.99
Available at Best Buy, Target, and Costco; also available online at www.bodymedia.com.
Smallprint Scribes Collection
Customize silver handcrafted key rings, necklaces, pendants, and cuff links by inscribing a name or personal message. These keepsakes make a simple yet meaningful gift for anyone on your list.
Price: $100-$160
Exclusively online at www.smallprint.com.
Swiggle Traks
Start your engines! Race down the Pocoyo Swiggle Traks and watch as your Pocoyo character takes home the first place trophy. Create your own course with flexible tracks, and be careful not to let the moving bridge obstacle slow you down! This set comes with an all-inclusive four tracks, one moving bridge, and one motorized vehicle with music and ball accessory. Swiggle Traks are made specifically for boys and girls ages 1 to 3. Help your toddler discover his or her need for speed!
Price: $26.99/Ages 18 mo+
Available at Walmart and Toys’R‘Us, and online at amazon.com.
Movember Shirt
Men, set down your razors. Full beards are in and shaving is out this month—it’s “Movember!” Purchase the limited edition Movember Country Gentleman plaid button-down shirt (100% flannel) created by Five Four Clothing. Encourage the special man in your life to showcase his manly self-confidence as he sports a Movember shirt in bold red, black, or navy plaid. 20% of all purchases will help support the Movember charity, which works to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
Price: $50
Available exclusively from www.fivefourclothing.com.
Jumbies
Welcome to Jumbieland, where anything is possible. Here animals are jumbled up: Zebras and Elephants are Zelephants, and Giraffes and Buffaloes become Giraffaloes! The animal combinations are endless and totally wild.
Price: $5.99
Available at Cheeky Monkey, Hallmark, and Kitson Kids, or online at www.jumbieland.com.
Pretty To Boot Bands
Girls, grab your Uggs! Display your individuality (and your great taste) by adding Pretty to Boot Bands to your favorite pair of boots. These bands are reversible and come in a variety of colors and prints, including hot pink, leopard, and cheetah. Simply slip on your stylish bands and you’re ready for the runway!
Price: $22.00
Exclusively at www.prettytoboot.com.
IMM514 Artstation Pro
Turn your iPad into a home entertainment center with this sleek dock. When you use the dock, the iPad is mounted on a swiveling arm—so you can position it at whatever angle you want, in either landscape or portrait mode. Its large base conceals a huge stereo speaker for home-theater-quality sound. The Artstation Pro is available in white or black and comes with a wireless remote. A perfect gift for any media lover!
Price: $169.99
Available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or any other participating purveyors of electronic devices.
Rockboard Scooter
Scooters are back, with a new twist: the faster kids rock up and down, the faster the scooter moves down the road! Built with a two-postion locking joint, kids can also transform their scooter into a low-profile, mainstream scooter. Cruise with fitness in mind! Available in white, blue, and pink.
Price: $199.99
Available at Target, or online at www.target.com.
Mongoose KO Bicycle
Turn tricks easily with 4 freestyle pegs and a cable detangler for handlebar spinning. The lightweight Mongoose frame and 60-spoke alloy rims offer stability and dependency. This bike offers U-brakes as well as rear brakes, so you can stop on a dime. Speed down the road on your new ride!
Price: $159.00
Available at Walmart or online at www.walmart.com.
GoFit Combat Rope
Swing this 40-foot rope in a whipping motion and feel the effects of a strong workout in minutes. The GoFit Combat Rope works every muscle in the body, especially the core, for men and women alike. The turkey won’t be the only thing getting carved this season!
Price: $149.99
Available at www.gofit.net.
C. Wonder Bike
A new store is opening in the Big Apple with incredibly affordable prices! The C. Wonder Bicycle will hit the road with style and vintage flair. Constructed with pink painted fenders and wide-sweep steel handlebars, this cruiser is ready for action on city streets or park paths. The C. Wonder bike is also available in green and navy.
Price: $249.00
Available at the C. Wonder Store, New York, NY, or online at www.cwonder.com.
C. Wonder Bike Helmet
Protect your head with this adorable helmet. Light, durable, sporty, and chic, this helmet will allow you to reach incredible new speeds safely. Also available in fuschia, navy, and orange.
Price: $49.00
Available at the C. Wonder Store, New York, NY, or online at www.cwonder.com.
Burgundy Glazed Python Make-up Case
LA Poshett handbags are pairing with Operation Smile! Each bag purchased will cover the cost of surgery for a child with a cleft palate or cleft lip. Raise awareness, funds, and spirits with this lovely accessory.
Price: $250
Available at laposhett.com.
