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Winnipeg Parent's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

If you have not started your holiday shopping it’s time to get down to business. We offer some great suggestions for local stores and businesses offering unique gift ideas and great service too. Try to get your shopping done earlier this year so you can truly enjoy the spirit of the holidays without the crazed shop until you drop on Christmas Eve.

For Expectant and New Parents
A great gift idea for friends or family that are expecting is a gift certificate to Baby Moon Ultrasound. It is gift that will be a lifelong keepsake of their baby in the womb.

New parents need support …so why not offer to make them a meal or babysit? These gifts cost nothing and mean so much to exhausted new parents.

For Little Ones
Check out E. Children at 103 Princess for a unique election of Holiday
Gift Ideas for babies and kids of all ages:

Art Addiction Owl $340
Finished on acrylic, Art Addiction pieces will be the perfect finishing touch to any room.


Bean Bag Factory - Cosy Medium Bean Bag $129.99
Kids love to snuggle into the comfort of their own cosy bean bag chair for story time or naptime. Supports a child up to the height of 5 ft.

Boon Glo Nightlight $89.99
This multi-colored interactive nightlight has removable illuminated glo balls that turn night time into something extraordinary.

Schoenhut - 30 Key Baby Grand Piano - $169.99
This piano is a great way to introduce a child to basic keyboard skills.

Trunki - Children's Suitcase $44.99
Trunki is the world's first ride-on luggage built exclusively for kids.

For Moms Especially
Moms want to be pampered. Think about how hard Mom works and what she would really love. A spa day, a housecleaning service to come in and clean. Hey kids…how about cleaning up your room, making dinner and doing the laundry over the holidays? Now that would be appreciated and it won’t cost a penny!

For Dads
If Dad is a sports fan, why not get him tickets to the Winnipeg Goldeyes or Winnipeg Blue Bombers? You could get him a subscription to the Winnipeg Jets TV channel or the NFL channel. He will be busy all winter! Other suggestions include golf lessons, snowboard or ski lessons or how about car wash gift certificates?

For Older Kids and Teens
Why not give your teen something different this year? Stony Mountain Ski Area offers Snowboarding and Skiing Lessons for kids of all ages and families too! If your child wants to learn to play an instrument or sing, why not give them lessons from a local music school. Dance classes from your local dance studio are also a great idea! How about art classes at Paradise Found or Forum Art School? Or Equestrian Lessons at the newest riding centre in Winnipeg at 4180 Waverley Street , Rafter F Equestrian Centre?

Pampering Ideas for Everyone
If you know someone who hates their curly or frizzy hair, send them to Sets on Corydon for a Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment. It is an all natural treatment that makes one’s hair straight, smooth, shiny and silky, greatly reducing time spent trying to make your hair look great.
There are a few different kinds of treatments depending on your hair type and how straight you would like your hair to be. Imagine getting out of the shower and not having to blow dry your hair or use a hot iron to straighten? Your hair will dry perfectly straight and smooth! It is a miracle and it lasts for months!

A new cut and style could be just what they want to start 2012 or how about feather extensions in your hair! Gift certificates are available; 474-1818

If you have been thinking about doing something about your lines, stretch marks, wrinkles or body issues, now is the time! Dr. Manfred Zeismann Cosmetic Clinic is offering 20% off all their in clinic treatments. This means Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, microdermabrasion, Titan and UltraShape are all on sale. Call 942-5070 for your appointment.

For Families
Pick up an Ultimate Family Organizer calendar to give to family and friends. It’s a huge calendar that you will love using to organize your busy life. Purchase one at A Child’s Place, E.Children or at the Children’s Museum Store.

How about a membership to a Family Fitness Facility? The Rady Jewish Community Centre and YM/YWCA’s offers great state of the art workout equipment, large gyms, aerobics, yoga and pilates classes, great kid’s programs, personal training, a fabulous pools. Imagine your family heading off together for fun and fitness.

You could also purchase memberships to the all new Manitoba Children’s Museum or the always exciting Manitoba Museum or the hidden jewel Western Canada Aviation Museum allowing your family to visit these fantastic destinations regularly!

If you love concerts, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra offers subscriptions to their Great West Life Concerts for Kids Series. What a great way to spend time with your kids! If Family Theatre is your choice, Manitoba Theatre for Young Children offer yearly subscriptions to their great plays for young people!