WV Family Magazine’s Annual Gift Guide 2011
Popular Gadgets this Season
Readers - The high-tech readers include: Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Sony Reader - to name a few popular brands. Readers read e-books, magazines, and more. Prices vary depending on the features you need.
Smart Pens - These devices record everything your student writes while he or she is taking notes. Also has a voice recorder to record a lecture in class. You can upload lecture and notes to computer.
Graphing Calculators - advanced science and math students should invest in a good graphing calculator.
Smart Phones - From texting and web browsing, to listening to music, taking photos or videos, playing games, and calling home, smart phones keep you in touch.
Tablet devices - such as iPad, Slate, Adam - to name a few, whether it has an “i” in the name or not, a tablet device has a lot to offer - internet, email, apps, e-books, document reader, word processing, music, movies, and more.
Audio devices and accessories - iPod, MP3, and such are all to enhance the listening experience for music lovers. Don’t forget a docking station, quality headphones or ear buds, cases and covers, and more.
Handheld game systems - Nintendo3DS, Nintendo DSi, Sony PSP 3000, Playstation Vita - are a few. Portable handheld devices with game technology.
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Gift Ideas for the Family
Raskullz Helmets for Kids
Riding without a proper helmet increases the risk of a serious head injury or fatal crash by 14 times. Half of the battle is getting the child to wear the helmet, which is why Raskullz designed helmets that a child will WANT to wear. Helmets are 3D characters such as: sharks, dragons, gorilla, raccoon, pony, lady bug, cat, and more. Raskullz Helmets are designed to be as safe as they are cool looking, complying with U.S. ASTM and CPSC standards for bicycle helmets. Great for bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Named “Oprah’s Favorite Things 2011” . $19.99 Available at department stores such as Walmart and Target, or at www.raskullz.com. (Now available in minis – for infants boys and girls this holiday 2011)
SweetSeat Booster - Your Child’s Favorite Chair SweetSeat produces a one-of-a-kind hand crafted seats that enables kids to sit up tall at the table in their own custom designed mini seat! Available in a range of trendy and classic prints where they are sure to fit the décor of any home. Retails for $84.00 available on e-commerce website. (www.sweet-seat.com)
Sports Action Figures by Kaskey Kids Kaskey Kids combined the interest of action figures and sports, and came up with high-quality action figures that encourage imaginary play and entertainment. Complete set includes two full teams, accessories, a felt field, and a storage container. Sets are sold as girl players or guy players. www.kaskeykids.com
For 20% off, use promo code “Sports”.
TREAT YOUR EARS TO SOMETHIN’ SWEET!
Never Leave Home Without Your Buds. These earphones are handy and glamorous. ChicBuds makes accessories that make life easier, more fun, and altogether better, while embellishing your wardrobe at the same time. These earbuds have a small clip to hold it in place, and offers retractable cords. Pull the cords out to the length you need and then when finished, give both ends a tug and the cords automatically retract. www.chicBuds.com. $40.
Babycakes has the perfect appliance for you and your family. The Babycakes line makes it easy for anyone to create gourmet treats in no time! Cupcakes, cake pops, mini pies, donuts, cookie pie - there is an appliance for each. What better treat to serve at holiday party than a mini-cupcake? With the Babycakes Cupcake Maker bakers can make 8 mini cupcakes at a time. Simply add a touch of icing for a five-star treat that will have guests thinking they’re eating an expensive dessert. $29.99
Christmas Journals
Document 25 years of Christmas. Keep track of each season's cards, gifts, goodies, photos, and special moments. Prompts include; Christmas Card List, Special foods, recipes, & baked goods, Celebrations, parties, events, Decorations & trimmings, Trips/travel/visitors, and Hopes for the New Year. Great gift for newly weds, friends, family, or for you! Life is an adventure, Write it Down & treasure the memory forever! Full size journals (9X7.5)are available for only $18.95 and the minis (3X5) for $5.95. On sale for $16.95 at Amazon.com with FREE SHIPPING opportunity! *Limited Time. www.amazon.com or
www.JournalsUnlimited.com
FAUVETTE Bird Speaker
It’s a NEW Speaker!!! A small singing bird speaker for your iPod, iPhone, computer...basically any listening device. This portable bird speaker, named Fauvette, is not only stylish, but also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It has a loud and clear distortion free sound with a 2-watt amplified speaker. This ‘lil guy pumps out 4 hours of quality sound on one charge. With the built-in rechargeable battery, you just plug it into your computer to charge and you’re ready to go! Comes in 3 colors--Blue Aqua, Pink Swirl, and Black Crystal www.ChicBuds.com $34.99 DISCOUNT CODE: Fauvette Bird Speaker
BASKET IDEAS
For that person who is
hard to buy for...
Pasta Basket
Spa Basket
Movie Night Basket
Fruit Basket
Chocolate Lovers Basket
Gardener Basket
Pet Lovers Basket
College Student Basket
Munchies Basket
Chef’s Basket
Baby Basket
Fisherman Basket
Healthy Food Basket
Pizza Lovers Basket
Teacher Basket
Sports Basket
Crafts Basket
Dr. Toy’s Ten Best Basic Toys
BALL - available in all sizes, shapes, and colors
BOARD GAME - find an age-appropriate game
CAR- great for role playing and active play
CONSTRUCTION TOY- plastic, metal, wood
CRAYONS- explore, self-express, and learn colors
DOLL- role playing, friendship PUPPET- reading books, role playing
PUZZLE- matching, discovery, language
PLAY TELEPHONE- communication, language
WOODEN BLOCKS- building, stacking provided by www.drtoy.com
Christmas Tree Farms
Lewis County
Home Come Tree Farm
91 Tree Farm Rd, Horner, WV
304-269-1313
You choose, you cut. Saws available.
Marion County
Mt. Zion Nursery
Rt. 8 Box 131, Fairmont, WV
304-366-6597
email: MtZionNursery@gmail.com
You choose, you cut. Saws provided. You choose, we cut. Or precut.
Monongalia County
Brown’s Choose and Cut Tree Farm
2927 Ridgedale Rd., Morgantown, WV
304-291-0176
Open seven days /week. Hand saws available.
Hunter Tree Farm
1265 4-H Camp Rd., Morgantown, WV
304-291-3782 You Choose and Cut.
Preston County
Cress Farm
Rt. 1 Box 434, Kingwood, WV
304-329-1685
Nov. 25 - Dec. 24. You Choose and Cut.
King’s Trees
Rt. 1 Box 360, Bruceton Mills, WV
304-379-8465
Anytime daylight to dark.
You Choose and Cut.
Miller’s Christmas Trees
Rt. 2 Box 44, Terra Alta, WV
304-789-2183
Open daylight hours from Thanksgiving.
You choose & cut. Saws available.
Upshur County
French Creek Christmas Trees
Rt. 2 Box 14, French Creek, WV
304-924-5584
You Choose and Cut. Saws provided.
French Creek Tree Farms
Rt. 2 Box 78, French Creek, WV
304-472-7100
You Choose and Cut. Bow saws available. 8 a.m. to dusk.
The Gift of Class
Give the gift of a class. The recipient will learn skills and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Music classes
Art classes
Dance classes
Twirling classes
Gymnastics classes
Martial Arts Classes
Hobby Classes
Quilting/Sewing Classes
STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS
gift certificates (favorite store, restaurant)
music CD
movie DVD
fireplace DVD
cellphone holder
mouse rug/pad
scented pencils
batteries
concert tickets
movie tickets
sport event tickets
lottery tickets
chocolates/candy
magazine subscription
book
puzzle book
journal/diary
craft supplies
game for electronic devices
hobby items
perfume/cologne
jewelry
Gifts for Your Pet
Earth Heart’s Travel Calm aromatherapy mist can calm jittery dogs. The calming spray helps to relax dogs during travel, helping them to cope with travel upsets. Brings relief to dogs who suffer from restlessness, drooling, panting, pacing, nausea, and vomits during all forms of travel. All-natural oils have been used throughout history in remedies for relaxation. 2 fl.oz./ $11.98 www.earthheartinc.com 1-847-551-1806
Pink Ribbon Dog Bandana (personalized) Outfit your BFF (best furry friend) with a premium dog bandana that speaks volumes for a cure. Customize the bandana with the name of your sister, mom, wife, daughter, or friend who fought or is fighting the disease. Made in the U.S.A. Available in five sizes. $15.95 (includes personalization) Two dollars from each sales goes to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Available at amazon.com or www.MoesPlace.net
PetLit LED Collar Light is a specially designed, battery-powered LED that you can clip securely to your pet’s collar, keeping him or her stylish and visible all hours of the night. Made of durable plastic, easy to activate with a simple twist. Two fun designs to choose from. Battery run time is 24 hours. Includes easily replaceable battery. Weather resistant. Secure clip. $4.49 www.niteize.com
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