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Monkey Business

At 3 Little Monkeys in Ottawa, eco-friendly offerings include bamboo swaddling blankets, organic crib mattresses, non-toxic wooden toys, party dresses and three-piece suits for kids and furniture from cult faves like Stokke and Oeuf.

But First, Let’s Take a Selfie

The selfie phenomenon has moved from our mobile phones to bonafide businesses in Richmond. The Selfie Room is open for business, and it’s the funniest family portrait you’ll ever take!

These Gifts Aren’t Toys

Christmas doesn’t have to be about stuff. Prolong the magic by making it about something that will last the whole year long. Our unique gift guide for kinds in Vancouver has 4 gifts that aren’t toys.

Think Outside the Box

If your kids’ playroom is overstuffed already, you may be dreading the onslaught of toys that comes with each holiday season. Opt for something meaningful by giving them a great experience or personalized object—they’ll remember these thoughtful gifts long after the season’s latest toy has been forgotten. Pro tip: Pass these ideas on to grandparents, aunts and uncles as well.

How to Have a Clutter-Free Christmas

If your kids’ playroom is overstuffed already, you may be dreading the onslaught of toys that comes with each holiday season. Opt for something meaningful by giving them a great experience or personalized object—they’ll remember these thoughtful gifts long after the season’s latest toy has been forgotten. Pro tip: Pass these ideas on to grandparents, aunts and uncles as well.

These Gifts Aren’t Toys: Alternative Gift Ideas

If your kids’ playroom is overstuffed already, you may be dreading the onslaught of toys that comes with each holiday season. Opt for something meaningful by giving them a great experience or personalized object—they’ll remember these thoughtful gifts long after the season’s latest toy has been forgotten. Pro tip: Pass these ideas on to grandparents, aunts and uncles as well.

4 Unique Gifts to Give this Christmas

You’ve heard of the straw that broke the camel’s back, or in this case, took down Santa’s sleigh? One more toy in your house and it just might sink. So in the spirit of giving, while staying afloat, here are some gift ideas that will be long on experience and short on clutter.

Holiday Help

Everyone deserves a little magic this time of year. Try some of these solutions for easy holiday prep in Toronto, from mailing gifts to finding a sitter to getting the holiday meal ready.

Feast Solved

By the time Christmas dinner comes round, your inner Martha has headed to the North Pole for the afterparty. We get it. Here are a few ways to deliver dinner to your table without slaving over your stove.

5 Holiday Helpers in Toronto

Our Elf on the Shelf is a big help in keeping our kids cordial until Christmas—if only we had our own seasonal assistant(s) to magically make our holiday prep just as smooth. We sourced some of the city’s secret weapons to help make mastering your to-do list seem like child’s play.