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A Very Kari Christmas: Christmas Gift Guide For Kids

December 1, 2018 By Kari 1 Comment

From babies to teens, we’ve got you covered. Check out my uniquely Edmonton Christmas Gift Guide For Kids!

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Happy Holidays! We’re busy setting up our tree and decorating the house this weekend, as I’m sure many of you are too. I can’t believe we’ve already hit December (don’t we say that every year?)!

Welcome to the first official gift guide for A Very Kari Christmas – my collaboration with Edmonton Made! I’m excited to let you know I’ll be sharing curated gift guides featuring products from Gifted, Edmonton Made’s gift catalogue, every Saturday right up until Christmas.

This first post is all about kids gifts. Even before we welcomed our little guy Wyatt to the world, I loved shopping for friends having babies, and friends and family with kids. It takes me back to being young again (and who can even handle the cuteness of some of those baby clothes?)! Here are my uniquely Edmonton picks for kids:

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Buying for Baby

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Baby Drool Bibs by The Berry Patch

These adorable boho-look bibs are such a great gift for friends who’ve just welcomed a new baby. Besides the cute design, I love that these handmade bibs are reversible. Avoid doing more laundry, and just flip that puppy around!Christmas gift guide for kids-4

Marled Grey Cargo Romper by Darling Designz

We discovered this company earlier this year, and I absolutely love their stuff. The minimalist style and feel of the fabric makes this romper such a great gift…and check out those precious pockets on the sides! This is a versatile piece that can be worn with a cardigan or zip-up when it’s cool, and your babe can also rock it solo on hotter days. An added bonus: Darling Designz pieces are ethically-made with sustainable fabrics.

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Buying for Toddlers and Preschoolers

 

CUBOS by Keep Design

Likely one of the safest toddler toys I’ve ever come across (be sure to read all about that on their website), CUBOS is a beautifully constructed, hardwood shape-sorting toy made with high-quality woods like birch and walnut. Keep Design uses a beeswax finish (instead of nasty chemicals) to give their products a beautiful finish. With durability and stunning quality on display, you just know this toy will be passed down from generation to generation. Let’s be honest: you can give a kid the fanciest toys with all the bells and whistles, but they’ll always come back to the blocks!

 

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Kickin’ It Pre Skool Sweater by Portage and Main

We’ve been fans of Portage and Main clothing for a long time. Their clothes are comfortable and cool with fun graphics, plus Portage and Main manufactures most of their products locally. The company prides itself on ethical and safe work environments.

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Totally Awesome Cookies by Confetti Sweets

Ready to become the favourite aunt or uncle this Christmas? All you have to do is throw a bag of these yummy cookies in with your niece or nephew’s gift, and you win Christmas! They are SO delicious!

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Buying for a Gradeschooler

 

Hello #Yeg: An Edmonton Activity Book

This is such a great way for a kid to learn not only different school subjects, but also all about Edmonton! Hello #YEG is an interactive activity book based on the Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 3 school curriculum, while focusing on Edmonton’s history and culture. Our son Wyatt has one (we’re just waiting to crack it open), and we most recently gifted this to a friend who’s new to the city. What a fun way for their family to learn about E-town!

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Taylor Tunic Dress by Mini Street Kidswear

At first glance, you’re thinking, “Does this come in my size?”, right? Guess what? It does! The creators of Mini Street Kidswear have a focus on Mom and Me twinning. The pieces are so stylish, and such a great gift for your partner and kid (or your single mom friend). The whole line is adorable, especially this Taylor Tunic.

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Mercat Enamel Pin by Emily Chu Illustration

Pins are in, especially in grade school. This one just makes me laugh. It’s trendy and full of character. A really nice add-on to a gift!

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Buying for a Teen

 

Beton Eclipse Lamp by Ryspot Design

This lamp is cool enough for any teenager’s space. Designed and made in Edmonton, this concrete lamp is one of Ryspot’s few stock items (most of their work is custom).

Christmas gift guide for kids-12SUNSTACK Bracelet Set by Kosh Jewels

It’s basically three gifts in one (I’m sure you get bonus points for that)! This set would work for guys or girls. I just love that colour combo!

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City of Edmonton Pinball Poster by Marc Nipp Illustration and Design

There can’t be a more uniquely Edmonton gift than this. You can virtually guarantee the teen you’re buying for won’t have this yet! This retro pinball promo poster aims to celebrate life in Edmonton and highlight unique Edmonton experiences. It’s a perfect conversation piece and would look great custom framed, hanging in a bedroom. It’s so fun, creative, and smart!

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Pin this gift guide to your Christmas gifts and kids gift boards and don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest!

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Pop in next Saturday for my guide to building gifts around experience!

 

xx

At Edmonton Made we are excited to team up with passionate Edmontonian Kari Skelton to share local products from Gifted, Edmonton Made’s annual gift catalogue. Edmonton Made, an Edmonton Economic Development Corporation program, enhances the exposure of local businesses and creates a community around them. By shopping local you’re supporting more than a company, you’re helping the family and the communities they live in thrive. Visit edmontonmade.com to shop the catalogue now!
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This post was sponsored by Edmonton Made. As always, thoughts and opinions are mine.

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  1. Brenna Hardy says

    January 16, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    Great post!!! Love all these ideas!!!

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motherhood | style | recipes 👇

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when you feel like you've hit your max bump but th when you feel like you've hit your max bump but there's still nine weeks to go. 😳

It's truly amazing what our bodies can do. 💛

#31weeks #sunsoutbumpsout #beachball
Life update. ❤ I’ll be keeping this piece of Life update. ❤

I’ll be keeping this piece of art forever. Wyatt painted this for me back in January, when I was isolated with Covid. I taped it up on the wall beside the bed during my stay in our guest room. If you zoom in, you’ll see me in the front with the big baby belly. (Wyatt calls me ‘big belly’ these days!)

Rainbows represent promise, hope, and new beginnings. 

It's been a rough past few weeks for our family, hence my absence online. Thank you so much for your messages of love, concern, and support. They mean so much to us. I know I share a lot with you on here, but I’m not going to get into details this time. Just know we're doing alright. Junebug is great (and kicking and rolling around non-stop!), Wyatt is awesome per usual, and Ryan and I are rock solid.

I had to take a break from work. My main focus has always been (and will
always be) protecting the peace, health, and well-being of our family unit. 

Social media can be a beautiful place where connection and inspiration happens. Unfortunately, it can also foster hurtful and harmful attacks. I’ve learned so much over these past few weeks, and have deeply reflected on my presence and future plans online. I’ll share more soon, but for now, I just wanted to check in, say a sincere thanks, and let you know we’re all good. ❤️
The moment I found out. September 22, 2021. I’ll The moment I found out. September 22, 2021. I’ll be honest - the first trimester wasn’t great. There were moments of joy (like this one) but it was filled with anxiety, scary moments, and a few hurdles. 

🤰I’m playing catchup on some pregnancy blog posts but I wanted to make sure this was up, especially for those who have been following our journey. 

👉 Head on over to KariSkelton.com for ‘Pregnancy Q&A: The First Trimester’ where I get into all of it. Link is in my bio.

❔️Please ask any questions. That’s the whole reason why I share about this. I believe sharing our experiences and personal stories helps all of us feel less alone and often validates what we’re going through. 

(If you can believe it, I took a video of the exact moment I found out but it disappeared from my files. Poof! Gone.💨 Of all the videos to lose…. 🙈 But very happy to have this photo).

#pregnancystories #motherhoodrising #motherhoodunites #Canadianblogger #Canadianmom
Contest Closed. Congrats to our winner @michelle_q Contest Closed. Congrats to our winner @michelle_quay! Thanks to all of you for entering! ❤

➡️ Giveaway! To celebrate @fresonbros first birthday tomorrow (Saturday, March 5), we’re giving away a $250 Freson Bros. GC! 🥳

You’re invited to pop down to the party between 11-5 to celebrate with us! 🎉There’s birthday torte, a whole bunch of perks, specialty tastings, and additional in-store giveaways, including a beautiful Camp Chef XT Wood Pellet Grill! 🙆‍♀️

To enter our $250 GC Giveaway:

👉 Make sure you follow me @kariskelton and @fresonbros.

👉 Like this post.

👉 tag some friends who would love this!

✨️ Bonus entry: Head to KariSkelton.com and leave a comment on my ‘Freson Bros. Turns One’ blog post (make sure to add your IG handle in that comment so we know who you are). 

*This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and is in no way endorsed or supported by Instagram. The winner must be able to pick up the $250 gift card prize at Freson Bros. Edmonton 5139 Mullen Rd. Contest closes Friday, March 4 at 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced on this post before 9 a.m MST Saturday, March 5. 

🚨*PLEASE watch out for impersonation accounts that unfortunately sometimes pop up during giveaways. I will only reach out to you via DM from my account (@kariskelton) to confirm your win and then we’ll coordinate details via email only.
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