Day three of our fabulous Holiday Gift Guide has us shopping for some of the little people in our lives. From babies to school aged kids, here are our top picks that will pack in the giggles, the cuddles and the joy under the tree this year!
Dream Buddies
These cuddly companions projects star constellations in three colours including green, blue and amber. Available at independent toy, gift and baby stores across Canada. ARV $29.9
Story time Huxley: 
Incorporate story time to any bedtime routine with Storytime Huxley, the interactive story bear. Reading five classic bedtime stories, children can follow along with his colour storybook. Recommended for children Age 3+ Available at independent toy, gift and baby stores across Canada ARV $44.99
Groove & Glow BeatBo™ Learning Toy by Fisher Price.
BeatBo is more than a plush cuddly toy – he’s a musical buddy that will keep your little one entertained for hours! Just press his tummy to light up the fun with music, sing-along songs and lights that ‘dance’ along to the beat. Available at Sears. ARV $19.99 but on sale right now for $13.99!
Paw Patrol
One of the hottest toys again this season? All things Paw Patrol. This PAW Patrol™ Treat Time Marshall is sure to be a hit with the little one in your family. Learn letters and more with the PAW Patrol™ Treat Time Marshall™ by VTech®. Put a bone-shaped Pup Treat into Marshall’s mouth and he will recognize each piece and respond with letters, phonics, objects and more. Explore four play modes including letter, learning rescue, search and rescue and music time. Available at Sears. ARV $39.99.
Shopkins Ice Cream 6-Piece Play Set. 
Get the scoop on the best ice cream in Shopville in this delightful Shopkins Ice Cream play set. It’s the coolest place for your kids to hang out with their Shopkins friends. Available at Sears. ARV $34.99
Love2Learn Elmo
It’s smart, cuddly, and cute? It’s Love 2 Learn Elmo! Now toddlers and preschoolers can play personalized learning activities right along with their best friend, Elmo. Parents can use the Love2Learn Elmo app to deliver this customized play experience for their child. When parents select their child’s name, desired subject, level, and favorites in the app, the Elmo toy will talk and play based on those selections. It’s kind of amazing and available at major toy stores near you. ARV $79.99
Watchitude
A watch made just for the little one in mind, it’s Watchitude. Designed for kids ages 4 – 12, these watches are “slap on” meaning there aren’t any buckles for little fingers and they are fully adjustable for small wrists. Watchitude has a huge array of designs, from waves to cats to soccer balls, so there’s something that will suit every child on your list.
Fashionista Dolls
Girls everywhere now have infinitely more ways to play out their stories and spark their imaginations through Barbie. Along with more overall diversity, Barbie has proudly added new body types to their line with Barbie Fashionista Dolls! Available at major retail stores and on line at Mattel.com. ARV $9.99
WIN: One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will WIN one Barbie Fashionista Doll of their very own!
A $50.00 Sears Gift Card to purchase some of those amazing toys available at Sears! One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will win their very own shopping spree!
Sweet Dreamz On The Go
Sweet Dreamz On The Go These all-in-one baby soothers features eight soothing sounds and melodies, while their faces light up with a soft, soothing amber glow. A built-in sensor works to reactivate the soothing sounds whenever baby wakes. Available at independent toy, gift and baby stores across Canada. ARV $24.99
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Don’t forget the stocking stuffers! One lucky reader will WIN both of these fun Playmobil Toys!
NHL Rivalry Series – Get ready for an epic rivalry game between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens or Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings with the PLAYMOBIL NHL® Rivalry Series. Recommended for ages 5+. Available at most retail stores and independent toy retailers. ARV $15.99
NHL Goalie – Show off your hockey skill and save the game with the PLAYMOBIL NHL® Goalies! Stop all the shots on your net and get your team to the finals. Recommended for ages 5+. Available at most retail stores and independent toy retailers. ARV $8.99
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This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Closes December 16th, 2016. NOTE: Prizes will not be delivered in time for Christmas. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with some of the above mentioned brands. All thoughts and ideas remain my own.
My favorite toy as a kid was my lite bright uuunnntil my little brother shoved one up his nose and did a ride in the ambulance to Winnipeg (we lived two hours from WPG). The lite bright was never to be played with again…. 🙁 HAHA
Mine was a farm set with not great quality farm animals that I loved.
My favourite toy were my Mandy & Jenny dolls
I really liked barbies!
My favourite Childhood toy was my Raggedy Ann doll.
my little bike was my favourite – even rode it when i outgrew the bike
My Cabbage Patch doll was my favourite.
my fave toy was my speak & spell and speak & math
I really liked my slinky when I was a child. Having it go down the steps was so fun. It was a simplier time…
I loved lego as a kid. I need to get a hold of that Shopkins Ice Cream play set for my girl!
I had a toy fire truck that went with me everywhere
When I was little my teddy bear was my favorite toy.
When I was little my favourite toys were hotwheels cars
My favorite toy was my Barbie and even though I had more than one she was my favorite
I still have it; a teddy bear with bells in its ears.