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montreal holiday gift ideasMontreal
(Nov.26.10)
We will not wait until the last minute. We will not wait until the last minute…
Who needs to shop on December 23rd? We’ve put together this local gift guide for everyone on your list.
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Baby: Donkey Products Toy Spoons ($19)
Made in Germany, these baby spoons are available in a duck, racecar, alligator and airplane to make eating fun.
Available at Balouni Enfants; 7 Place du Commerce (Nun’s Island); 514-766-1217; www.balouni.com
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Toddler: Prince Lionheart Wheely Ride-ons ($85-$95)
They’ll love a new set of wheels, especially when it doubles as a bee, ladybug, mouse, cow or tiger.
Available at Le Baby Shop; 245B St-Jean Blvd. (at Hwy 20); 514-671-0362; www.lebabyshop.com
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Preschooler: Personalized Doodlebag ($35)
The perfect personalized on-the-go gift featuring 24 crayons, a pad of paper, 12 pieces of chalk and a mini chalk board.
Available at Head 2 Toe Accessories; 2360 Lucerne Rd., Suite 1D (Lucerne Shopping Centre); 514-344-4936; www.shophead2toe.com
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Big Kid: Money Savvy Pig ($25)
There’s no better time than the holidays to teach them about budgeting. This piggy bank features four compartments: save, spend, donate and invest.
Available at Jack & Jill; 5330 Queen Mary Rd. (at Decarie); 514-488-5841; www.facebook.com/Jack-Jill
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Tween/Teen: Mimobot USB Keys ($40)
From Hello Kitty to Darth Vader to R2D2, these 4GB USB keys will keep them cool while being smart at school.
Available at Mortimer Snodgrass, 56 Notre Dame W. (at St. Urbain); 514-499-2851; www.mortimersnodgrass.com
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Grandparents: Seracon Plant/Tree Kits ($6-$23)
A great activity to do with the grandkids, choose from indoor herbs and a pomegranate tree or an outdoor mini Christmas fir.
Available at Mortimer Snodgrass, 56 Notre Dame W. (at St. Urbain); 514-499-2851; www.mortimersnodgrass.com
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Dad: Beau Grain Cutting Boards ($40)
For the aspiring chef, these handmade cutting boards also feature a knife holder.
Available at Fait Ici, 2519 Notre Dame W. (at Charlevoix); 514-439-3888; www.faitici.ca
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Teachers: L&V Sweets Holiday Cookie Box ($48)
Homemade and decorated for the holidays, these 14 locally-made cookies come packaged in a gift box to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Available at L&V Sweets; 514-241-6526; www.lvsweets.com
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