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publisher’s note We are happy to bring to you our Annual Holiday Gift Guide. A list of what’s hot for everyone from babies to teens and everything in between this Holiday season. This issue is filled with winter events like Santa Sightings, Holiday Parades, train exhibits and so much more. Read about our very own Cape May and what it has to offer families during the holiday season.

As always find a complete calendar and updated info on our website.

For even more gift suggestions find a complete Holiday Gift Guide online on our website at www.jerseyshorefamily.com

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Winter Happenings................ 4-5 Cape May for the Holidays ..... 6 Gift Guide............................... 7-14

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November 23rd - January 7th Thursday-Sunday, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Christmas Lights Show Lake Meone, Historic Smithville Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show.

December

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd • 12-3pm

Historic Smithville

Every Weekend in December (Till Christmas)

Story Time with Mrs. Clause Magical Talking Tree Christmas Train Ride December 2nd, 6-8pm

Hospitality Night December 1st, 6:30pm

The village will be overflowing with hospitable merchants! Each store will have a special event going on with music and food tastings.

Asbury Ave. from 6th-11th St., Ocean City

December 7th, 6-8pm

December 2nd, 11am-4pm

Girls Night

Free Horse & Carriage Rides Ocean City City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave.

Christmas Parade

Dickens of a Holiday Memorial Park, Main St., Mays Landing Free crafts table for the kids, Free Polar Express rides, Meet Santa Claus, Free Pop Corn, Snow Ball Toss

See a complete list of Santa Sightings, Christmas Tree Lightings and more at www.jerseyshorefamily.com

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Grab your girls and head to the Village for some shopping.. Each store will be running its own promotions and food tastings!

December 24th, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm

FAA clears Santa for take off Track Santa by calling 609-485-6000

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Patcong Valley Railroad

Rt. 40, Richland December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th 2017 January 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st 2018

The times each day are 10 AM to 4 PM unless otherwise noted

Ocean City Train Show Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk December 2nd (10am-5pm) and 3rd (10am-4pm) Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.

December 22nd & 26th-29th

Winter Break Camp EHT PAL Fun & Exciting age appropriate activities for Kindergarten - 8th Grade.

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December 25th

December 31st, 4-7pm

Kids New Years Eve Party King Pin Bowling Entertainment Center, EHT STEM -Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

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Christmas Time in Grand Cape May There is no place lovelier than Cape May during the Christmas season. Whether you enjoy taking a leisurely trolley ride viewing beautifully decorated Victorian homes, going on a Lantern lit walking tour, or perhaps enjoying a unique series of house tours; this part of the Jersey shore is simply a fabulous, traditional holiday destination.

While other small beach towns hibernate for the winter, Cape May is filled with non-stop fun and entertainment. With numerous restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and unique holiday festivities,

When School’s Closed…

We’re Not! WINTER BREAK CAMP

DECEMBER 22 & 26-29 • 2017 $50 per day or $225 for all 5 days

SPRING BREAK CAMP APRIL 2 - 6 • 2018

$50 per day or $225 for all 5 days Fun & Exciting age appropriate activities for Kindergarten - 8th Grade.

Visit www.EHTPAL.org for more information & to register.

Use code PALJSF18 & SAVE $50!

Registration will be waived!

Egg Harbor Township Police Activities League 2590 Ridge Ave., EHT, NJ 08234 (609) 645-8413

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this charming seaside resort, is a must-see destination at Christmas time.

This enchanting Victorian town is filled with holiday splendor, along with spectacular Christmas lights amplifying historical landmarks, mansions, and homes. This winter wonderland, dating back to the Victorian era, an era of allure and quaintness. Be prepared to view dozens, if not hundreds, of Christmas trees, decorated to the nines with Victorian décor.

It is simply a rarity, for anyone to open up their home to complete strangers. Cape May, during this holiday season, will be bustling with tourists who will be entering elegant houses, and greeted with holiday warmth. Be prepared to experience this unique, time honored Christmas experience that will take you back, in time, to a Victorian Christmas era.

During the Christmas season, traditional visits to the Washington Street Mall, an outing to the Emlen Physick Estate, or a ride down Sunset Boulevard, towards the Cape May Lighthouse, will create unique, and memorable, winter wonderland experiences. These popular destinations will be uniquely decorated for the holidays.

For those dedicated holiday shoppers, the Washington Street Mall will help you to check off numerous items from your holiday gift list.

For a full list of Cape May attractions and events visit JerseyShoreFamily.com — Thomas C. Daus

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2017 Top Gifts

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Family Favorite Star Wars: Jedi Challenges

by Disney and Lenovo Star Wars: Jedi Challenges allows fans to experience Star Wars in ways never before possible. Jedi Challenges features a smartphone-powered Lenovo Mirage AR headset, Tracking Beacon and Lightsaber controller.With their very own lightsaber, fans can train against legendary dark side villains like Kylo Ren and Darth Vader.

Strategic Combat. Players marshal the forces of the Republic, Rebel Alliance, and Resistance against the might of the Separatists, Empire, and First Order in epic battles across their living room floors. Players can hone their skills in strategy and tactics as they engage in battles.

Holochess. Perhaps one of the most iconic board games brought to film, Holochess first leapt into moviegoer hearts when it was played on the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope™. It has now been brought to life in Jedi Challenges. Fans can direct their holographic alien pieces across the board, wrestling for territory and control.(Available at Best Buy) —$199

Teachers’ Pick Just Add Sun Science Kit

by Griddly Games Use the sun’s energy to heat up a tasty treat in this STEAM solar oven kit! Melt s’mores, nachos, or make your own crazy crayons with the power of the sun and the Just Add Sun™ Solar Science + Art Kit.. Our little budding scientists had a great time cooking up some fun and exploring the power of the sun. Crayon creations were really cool and helped to make some great hand-made Christmas gifts! (Ages 8+) —$26.99

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Parents’ Pick Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Game

by Blue Orange Games Help Dr. Microbe complete her research with your tweezers, a petri dish, and the colorful microbes.

Using logic, race your fellow scientists to figure out which microbes are missing from the incomplete challenge card and snatch them up fast! Be the fastest scientist in the lab to impress Dr. Microbe and win!

FUN and challenging... great game for the whole family.

We like that there are 3 different game variations to mix up play and keep things interesting.

Far more difficult than it looks, kids have the advantage of tiny fingers to grip the all important tweezers. (Ages 8+) —$21.99

Little Kids’ Pick Color Wonder Magic Light Brush & Drawing Pad

by Crayola Once again Crayola creates a mess free alternative for artists in training.

The “Paint” is a clear gel that only appears when it hits the special magic drawing pad that accompanies the brush. We love the handy carrying case that allows for fast clean up. Kids loved watching the colors light up on the brush. The kids had a great time... so much fun that we ran out of both paper and paint in just an hour so be sure to have refills on hand before sitting down for an extended playtime. A great find under the tree for lil’ artists. (Ages 3+) —$19.99

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Babies Wiggle Wrap

by B.Toys Go-everywhere, hang-anywhere doodads that tickle the senses!

A sensory explosion of twisty toys that can wrap around the crib, the stroller or just about anything.

(Ages 0+) —$28.99

Toddlers

Fantastic Blocks by Oriental Trading

In 6 vibrant colors and 10 geometric shapes, this pack of 68 lightweight foam building blocks is “stacked” with fun! Everyone got in on the fun with these classic building blocks. Bright colors and good quality, well worth the price. (Ages 2+) —$28.99

Bearhands

Pre-School

Dinosaur Backpack

by Coavas

Unique design - Lovely cool 3D animal attractive dinosaur design, Bright and multi colour.

Best gift for ages 2 years to 7 years old children.

Every little kid wants a cute, cool animal toddler backpacks. —$22.99

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Available in a rainbow of fleece colors these FUNctional gloves are warm and open at the palm to expose fingers when needed without removing mittens.

Toddler and infant sizes have no

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Hatchimals Surprise

bySpin Master Hatchimals Surprise has arrived! Inside each magical speckled egg are Hatchimals twins! The excitement in the room while waiting for these little guys to hatch was electric. We could hear the critters cooing and ‘talking’ while they were still in the egg. When they ‘hatched’ the surprise of 2 babies was fun to watch. Our favorite thing about the new Hatchimals is the way they interact with each other, one sings and the other dances to the tune.Very cute stuff! (Ages 5+) —$69.99

Ages 5-7 Long Arm Elves

by Oriental Trading Company Plush Long Arm Elves are fun holiday gifts for both boys and girls! Celebrate Christmas with all your little helpers by giving them each an elf of their own. They’re also cute Christmas stocking stuffers! ! (Ages 5+) —$14.98

Tropical Rainforest Animal kit by Bloco Toys inc.

Learn about the Caiman, a black Panther, a Sloth, a Tamarin, and a Toucan while creating the 3D puzzle.

The pieces are made of thick flexible foam and are easy to snap together, but be prepared for lots and lots of tiny parts. We loved that the info sheet included amazing facts on the animals. Kids had fun playing with their ‘pets’— a few even ventured into the tub! (Ages 5+) —$69.99

Wikki Stix Lil’ Traveler Playset

Contains 42 6” Wikki Stix. Keeps kids quietly & happily entertained without, “Are we there yet?”

If you haven’t tried out Wikki Stix yet the Wikki Stix playset is the perfect starter kit. Wikki Stix are a favorite with Jersey Shore Families. They are a great go-to on a rainy day and keep kids of all ages busy for hours. Our only warning is be careful leaving the stix in a car as they are primarily made out of a waxy substance and easily melt in hot cars. (Ages 5+) —$9.99

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Fashion Superstar by Crayola

Combining classic coloring with app interactivity, Crayola Fashion Superstar Designer lets budding designers create and show off their unique fashion creations. A new spin on an old favorite. The App takes designing to a new level. Our girls loved that they could store all their designs and couldn’t wait to try out all their fashion masterpieces on the vIrtual models featured in the App which was easy to download and navigate. A must have for the fashionista on your list. (Ages 8-12) — $19.99

Ages 8-10

Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

by littleBits Kids can now create their own Droid and bring it to life using littleBits electronic blocks!

Then they’ll take it on 16+ missions and give it new abilities in the free Droid Inventor app.

—$99.99

VR/AR Goggles

by Merge The Merge VR/AR Goggles are a vessel that will transport you to virtual worlds! Kid safe 10+ and compatible with most recent Android and iOS devices, the marshmallow-soft Merge VR/AR Goggles unlock immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experiences, powered by your smartphone. Whether you want to play new kinds of games, watch 360 videos, travel the world, or learn something in a new way, the Merge VR/AR Goggles will take you where you want to go! —$47.99

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Tweens and Teens

Toys Disc Jock-E

by Tucker Toys Genius! This unique disc features a Bluetooth speaker so you can stream your music while you play. The range of the blue tooth is impressive - it doubles as a wireless speaker when in in play. It’s super sturdy and stands up to even rough play and tons of bangs and drops. Perfect for almost anyone who loves music. —$19.99

Air Thunder Foam Sled

by Snowboogie Awesome graphics. Extremely fast, but a little rough on bumps. Adrenalin junkies will love this winter must-have. —$49.99

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Games Magic Maze Board Game by Dude Games

Magic Maze is a real-time,co-operative game. Each player can control any of the 4 Hero pawns whenever he wants in order to make that hero perform a very specific action, to which other players do not have access: move north, explore a new area, ride an escalator…all of this requires rigorous co-operation between the players in order to complete your mission before time runs out. Simultaneous, real-time play. No waiting for your turn to come around. For 1 to 8 players, ages 8 & up. — $38.99

Pirate Ships Emojito by Huch & Friends Much more fun than we exGame by Haywire Group pected! Emojito is best played

Lob cannonballs, uncover treasure and repair your battered barge. Great fun for 2 players. Good for a range of ages as the play (Ages 4+) — $19.99 gets more difficult as you move away from the board.

The kids had fun taking turns “Firing” and were able to play together with relative ease.

with a group and can liven up any party--as long as you’re willing to get a little silly! Better than charades and almost anyone can play-even the little guys.(Ages 7+) — $18.99

Word Rush by Tactic Games US

HURRY UP! FIND A WORD BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT! A new spin on a classic game concept. We loved the challenge and liked that it was easy to set up and play on the go.

We Detectives by Tactic Games US Working together to solve the crimes makes the game experience fun for the whole family. We love the team work aspect of the game.

Can play over and over as the locations change.

(Ages 7+) — $18.99

Tumble Tree by Blue Orange Games Build your own baobab tree by placing your cards carefully on the trunk. Challenging but not frustrating and lots of fun. We like that it requires eye-hand coordination and logic to find the best next move.

Great quality, an awesome gift for any game/ puzzle lover. (Ages 6+) — $11.99

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(Ages 8+) — $19.99

Flying Kiwis by Blue Orange Games

Launch into fun with this tic-tac-toe style family game!

Much more challenging than it seems, this family favorite was fun for everyone, but a little to difficult for the youngest of the group. Fast paced - we liked that players didn’t have to wait too long to get their chance to take aim.

(Ages 6+) — $19.99

Dice Stack by Blue orange Games

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Roll the dice and stack them up in numerical order, but don’t let them fall! Great for everyone - fast paced and easy to learn. Dice Stack now a travel pack staple-great for playing at restaurants! (Ages 7+) — $10.99

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Ubisoft

ASSASSIN’S CREED ORIGINS

Assassin’s Creed fans will love this new installment. Beautiful, landscapes and lots of collectibles. A little repetitive in some respects but overall fresh and challenging. Our gamers couldn’t stop playing. — $59.99 Bethesda

THE EVIL WITHIN 2

Great storyline. If you love zombie shooting themes you’ll enjoy this survival style game.

We also liked the shooting gallery that was challenging but fun. Graphics are great, this game is a winner! — $59.99

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Mario and Rabbids universes collide in this new adventure, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system! A must have for all Nintendo fans. One of the best turn based, strategic RPG’s games out there. Fun and challenging, a great addition to the Mario family. — $59.99

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MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE TELLTALE SERIES

If you like storyline games you should check this out. Less actual gameplan then you might expect but for Guardians of the Galaxy fans this game rocks.

You’ll get hooked! — $23.49 Ubisoft

SOUTH PARK: THE FRACTURED BUT WHOLE A must have for any South Park fan. We think Fractured is even better than The Stick of Truth.

The graphics and sound track are excellent. It feels just like you’re inside an episode of South Park. Lots of Laughs! — $59.99

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