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Fabelab Christmas Sack in Rainbow £21.95
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Our gift guide is bursting with festive magic to inspire, with the best children’s toys on offer this year.
Retreat to a calm space and browse our seasonal curation. With gifting made simple, you’ll discover pages dedicated to finding that perfect gift, covering every stage of childhood. From beautiful, Scandinavian inspired toys with a planet friendly focus, to stunning decorative homeware to set the scene for an unforgettable season of joy and Goodwill. We’ve got you covered for baby’s first Christmas, tempting treats for toddlers and surprises for older kids too. Not forgetting gifts for Mama, new parenting essentials and gender neutral goodies.
Editor’s Note
This festive season we’re asking “what does Christmas look like for you?” We’re exploring family favourites, quirky traditions and the beauty of giving, as well as giving back. Have a go at our delicious, traditional recipe on page 10 and to help with planning, use our handy wish list on page 21. For some festive fun, little ones will love writing their letters to Santa with the sweetest printable template on page 39. Sending greetings for a wonderful, restful season,
Grace & the team.
Contents
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Gift Ideas Age 0 - 1 years
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Little Dutch
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Festive Recipy
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Gift Ideas Age 1 - 2 years
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Kids Concept
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Christmas Wish List
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Gift Ideas Age 2 - 4 years
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Christmas Craft
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That’s a Wrap
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Gift Ideas Age 5 years +
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Deck the Halls
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Table Scaping Ideas
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Letter to Santa
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Stocking Fillers
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Maileg World
Hot Chocolate Lolly’s
Origami Snowflakes By Caroline Brooks
Kids Concept Aiden Wooden Car Track £57.95
Baby’s First Christmas
0-12 Months
Make your little one’s first Christmas a magical occasion with enchanting gifts to inspire and educate.
Cam Cam Baby Ball in Pressed Leaves £29.95
Liewood Palma Money Bank £20.95 6
Liewood Sofie Activity Playmat in Classic Mix £42.95
Liewood Gloria Dice Toy (6 Pack) £25.95
Little Dutch Soft Activity Cube £13.50
Konges Slojd Fabric Blocks in Dino £27.95
Our Top Pick Liewood Miko Fabric Book in Holiday Mix. This sweet fabric book with its fun, festive theme is crafted from the softest organic cotton. Full of features to stimulate babies’ senses, it makes the perfect first gift for little learners. Liewood Miko Fabric Book £34.95
Sebra Stacking and Tilting Toy £44.95
Maileg Teddy Dad £18.45
Fabelab Soft Rattle Bunny Friend £15.95
Plan Toys Walker - Woodpecker £139.95
Little Dutch Pull Along Polar Bear £8.95
Done by Deer Activity Ball Puffee £22.95 7
Wooden Building Blocks in Blue £23.95
Coffee Machine £21.95
Noah’s Ark £34.95
Baby Doll Jim £34.95
Activity Cube in Little Goose £33.95
Abacus in Nature £13.95 Market Stall / Shop £85.00
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Baby Walker / Block Trolley £49.95
Wooden Treasures This charming Dutch brand is full of traditional Scandinavian spirit and a proud heritage that’s synonymous with nature. Spark little imaginations with beautifully crafted, sustainable wooden toys and accessories to inspire all ages. Ramp Race Track £24.50
Little Dutch Xylophone in Blue £18.50
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Festive Recipe
(Hot) Chocolate Christmas Lollies
Everyone loves a bake off at Christmas time. And, even if you aren’t master chef material, this simple bake is full of festive fun for all the family to enjoy - and they make a great homemade gift idea too.
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Chocolate is another seasonal fave so we couldn’t resist making these yummy chocolate lollies with a twist. Enjoy as a sweet treat or dip them in hot chocolate for a melt in the mouth, double choc shot! For more inspiration, why not wrap them up as cute gifts or use them as adorable favours or place settings at gatherings over the holidays. It’s easy to source eco-friendly cellophane bags these days too, including some amazing biodegradable options. Right, aprons at the ready.
You will need • Lolly moulds or ice cube moulds (check out these silicone beauties from Liewood) • A selection of high quality grade cooking chocolate - one bar makes roughly 3 to 4 lollies depending on the size of the mould you are using (we like a mix of white, milk and dark) • Decorations - cranberries, pistachios, crystalised ginger, candied orange, sprinkles etc. be as creative as you like and try out different flavour combos to see what you like the best • Wooden lollipop sticks. • Cellophane bags and ribbon or twine (ecofriendly options are widely available)
Our baking shop is stocked full of goodies to cook up a storm in the kitchen this season. From grown up and mini matching aprons to cooking props not to mention the most stunning tableware. Take a peek. For budding little chefs, shop gift ideas with our cooking themed toys for inspired imaginative play.
Ready, steady, bake. 1. Get your lolly moulds ready. Silicone moulds work the best as they are so easy to pop the chilled chocolate out of, once it’s set. Choose lollipop moulds in your desired shape - there are plenty of festive options from Christmas trees to Santa faces. Alternatively, standard ice cube moulds also work well. 2. Choose your chocolate. A mix of white, milk and dark choc lollies look lovely when displayed together, plus they cater for all sweet tooths. Or, why not experiment by mixing up white and dark for a swirled effect? 3. Melt the chocolate. This is definitely a grown up’s job, but little ones can help prepare by breaking up the chocolate into chunks. Place in a microwave proof jug and heat on full power for a few minutes, until melted and smooth. You’re aiming for a thick liquid texture rather like cream. Watch it like a hawk otherwise it will burn and turn waxy. Alternatively, use the good old fashioned method of placing a bowl over a pan of simmering water on the hob and stir until melted. Be careful, melted chocolate is like molten lava and is a burning hazard. We’d recommend using an oven mit. Top tip: Adding a squeeze of golden syrup whilst melting gives you a silkier texture.
4. Pour into the moulds and decorate to your heart’s desire. Again, we like to mix it up - our fave’s include milk chocolate with festive sprinkles, dark chocolate and stem ginger chunks, white chocolate flourished with chopped pistachios and cranberries. Mmmmm. 5. Add your lollipop stick and place in the fridge to chill. Usually this takes a good 3-4 hours or even overnight if you can resist temptation - just to ensure they are nice and chilled. 6. Remove the lollipops from the moulds - do this by pushing up from the bottom rather than pulling on the stick. 7. Voila! Now simply eat, dip in a well deserved hot choc or wrap the tops in cellophane and secure with a festive ribbon, tied in a bow round the stick.
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OYOY Christmas Pretzels £38.00 Mustard Made The Lowdown Locker £248.95 Ferm Living Christmas Velvet Stocking £54.00 OYOY Christmas Advent Calendar £68.00 Bloomingville Seagrass Basket in Natural £30.95 13
Gift Ideas
1-2 Years Dive into our handpicked delights for little explorers. From heirloom gifts to sustainable toys that aid learning through play, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up.
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Kids Concept Plywood Xylophone £25.95
Little Dutch Rocking Ring Stacker £15.95
MamaToyz Midilli Rocking Horse £83.50
Sebra Doll’s Bed in White £119.95
Little Dutch Baby Doll Rosa £34.95
Scoot & Ride Highwaykick 1 Scooter £107.95
Our Top Pick This showstopper is full of nostalgic fun. Solid, sturdy and oh so stylish - wheelie good fun awaits with this truly special present. Banwood Trike £129.95
OYOY Abacus Rainbow £46.50
Kids Concept Pavilion Play Tent £168.50
Olli Ella See-Ya Suitcase in Sage £89.90
Maileg Noah’s Ark with 3 Mini Animals £57.95
Jupiduu Childrens Slide £197.00
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Kids Concept We’ve fallen for this stunning Swedish based brand and their beautiful, handcrafted wooden toys. Explore innovative, functional products designed to spread joy and encourage creative play. Their modern, unique designs have captured the hearts of adults and kids alike, making them the perfect choice for gifting this season and beyond.
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Pavilion Play Tent £168.50
Stacking Rings Neo £18.95
Doctors Case in Natural £23.95
Groceries Set £27.95
Rocking Mammoth Neo £119.95
Food Mixer Set in White £42.95
Our Top Pick Wooden Alphabet Puzzle £31.95
Wooden Car Track £57.95
Fridge and Freezer £109.95
Shopping Cart / Trolley £55.95
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Kids Concent Pavilion Play Tent £168.50 Liewood Gitta Activity Blanket £79.95 Kids Concept Aiden Fire Truck £42.50 Kids Concept Aiden Garbage Truck £43.95
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Little Dutch Stacking Blocks £15.95
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Fabelab Stocking in Candy £21.95 20
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Gift Ideas
3-4 Years Explore these top picks for growing imaginations. Our range of unique gifts are designed to spark creative play adventures, day after day. Carefully chosen to support developing young minds on their learning journey, with beautiful gifts that will stand the test of time.
Little Dutch Doll Stroller Spring Flowers £37.50
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Olli Ella Wooden Tea Set £24.95
Little Dutch Guitar in Blue £29.95
Plan Toys Contemporary Dolls House £245.95
Cabana Kids Charlie Teepee £140.00
Our Top Pick Mini master chefs will adore this smart play kitchen with its appealing Scandi style. Perfect for encouraging imaginary play, little cooks will get busy serving up culinary treats for endless role play fun. Little Dutch Kitchen in Pink £114.95
Olli Ella Luggy in Straw £65.00
Great Pretenders Doctors Costume £32.95
Sebra Play Tool Bench £204.95
Le Toy Van Popcorn Machine £29.95
Little Dutch Railway Train XXL Set £72.99
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Origami
Snowflakes Is there anything more magical than a snowflake? We don’t think so and this origami version is a true classic. Have a go at this super simple, eco friendly, craft activity which makes for a stunningly effective decorative centrepiece. Little crafters will love to get stuck in too. Create them in various sizes then hang them in the windows, tied with coloured ribbon or as ornaments on your tree. They will give your home a wonderful Nordic inspired look, full of traditional festive charm.
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Start with a square sheet of paper (not rectangular).
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Fold the triangle in half to create a smaller triangle, ensuring that the corners meet, like so.
Time to fold.
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Fold the piece of paper in half to make a triangle, as shown. Turn it over and cut along the horizontal edge, snipping off the bottom. Then fold it in half one more time. You will be left with a triangle like this…
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Use your creative flair to cut out random shapes along each side like so. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. Go straight, curvy anything goes here. Each snowflake will have its own unique pattern, just like in nature! Remember to supervise any young ones around scissors and use child friendly ones if you can.
Christmas Craft You will need White or brown paper use recyclable materials or recycled paper such as used wrapping paper. • Scissors • Ruler • Ribbon
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Fold the left section inwards and then do the same with the right, so that they meet in the middle.
8. Carefully unfold your piece of paper to reveal your very own design. Now you can go for it and create as many as you like until you have your very own little flurry of snowflakes!
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That’s a Wrap By Caroline Brooks Head of Content
‘Tis the season of giving, and we’re on hand to help with those gift wrapping dilemmas. A beautifully presented gift really doesn’t have to cost the earth, quite literally. With a continuing paper shortage and so much waste amassed over the holidays, follow our guide to the best eco-friendly wrapping ideas this season. On our quest to find the perfect packaging ideas,
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we got our thinking caps on and the creativity flowing to bring you a host of sustainable solutions that bring the wow factor. If gift wrap is your thing, then you’ll be hard pushed to beat Squidgearoo’s bright, colourful designs that are sure to spread plenty of Christmas cheer. Little ones will adore a gift wrapped in one of their fun festive sausage dog prints. With no plastic outer, this fully recyclable paper is doing its bit for our planet too. Of course, with sustainability at the very heart of our brand, we have some wonderful ideas for paper free gifting options too.
Baskets of Joy Bellybambino have created quite a stir in recent months. Their delightful range of award winning storage baskets can be seen anywhere and everywhere, full of playful magic with their super stylish designs. Handwoven from natural seagrass, they make the ideal home for stowing away treasures and toys. And, that’s exactly what makes them a great gifting option too. Rather than throwaway packaging, wouldn’t it be fun if it was part of the gift too. You can choose from their amazing selection of themed baskets, from lion faces, pandas, jellyfish and unicorns. There’s something for everyone. Then simply fill it with all the things you know your chosen recipient loves. Craft supplies, candies, wooden toy animals, clothing, books. Anything goes. Organise them in an attractive way and get ready for squeals of delight! Squidgearoo Sausage Dog Wrapping Paper £8.00
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1 Fabelab Pencil Case £16.95 2 Liewood Silas Socks £16.95 3 Liewood Toy Elephant £17.95 4 Liewood Skipping Rope £11.95 5 Meri Meri Mini Pirate Suitcase £24.95 6 Liewood Finger Puppets £16.55 7 Bellybambino Tiger Basket £55.00
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Aykasa is another brand that’s serious about saving the planet. Their 100% recyclable crates would make a wonderful alternative gifting solution, particularly for older kids and even grown ups too.
Stack it up
Stationery lovers will go gaga over these stackable staples. Why not fill with their favourite planet friendly art supplies, or even theme them up. Add safari style toys and goodies for little animal lovers or how about puzzles and activities for budding Einsteins. So original and thoughtful too. Happy
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1 Ferm Living Memory Game £15.00 2 Plan Toys Wooden Wild Animals £24.95 3 Maileg Jungle Friends Monkey £24.95 4 Little Dutch Noah’s Ark £34.95 5 Aykasa Folding Mini Crate £4.95 29
Gift Ideas
5 Years+ Our curation of stunning gifts for older kids will ensure it’s all smiles on the big day. Inspiring dress up, educational toys and arts and crafts to encourage creativity and nurture growing minds.
Meri Meri Christmas Dress Up £48.95
Bloomingville Eleo Dentist Wooden Play Set £31.95 30
Crayon Box Play Tub of Unicorns £10.95
Liewood Elisabeth Make-up Set £27.95
Ferm Living Little Architect Table £219.00
Bigjigs Times Table Tray £9.99
Our Top Pick This traditional board game is full of nostalgic fun. Get the whole family together with this delightful toy that will take players on an exciting adventure, helping to aid concentration and observation skills. Little Dutch Game of the Goose £12.95
Marie-Chantal Christmas Print Pyjama £52.95
Great Pretenders Astronaut Costume £31.95
Kids Concept Waffle Iron Bistro Set £38.95
Nobodinoz Oasis Bean Bag £94.95
Maileg Hiker Mouse - Big Sister £29.95
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Home is where the heart is. Make your space a cosy seasonal sanctuary, full of all the things you love about the festivities. Our handpicked range of stunning decorations and accessories will ensure a hygge retreat for all to enjoy, however you choose to spend the holidays.
Bear Basket with Lid £99.95
Oyoy Christmas Pretzels £38.00
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Ferm Living Hand Blown Ripple Glasses £32.95
Fabelab Hanging Tree Cone Bags £16.95
Let Them Play Toys Wooden Stampers £46.15
Deck the Halls
Let Them Play Toys Mega Christmas Set £149.23
Fabelab Christmas Stocking £21.95
Rosie Meringue My First Christmas’ Star £7.50
Bloomingville Wool Ornaments in Multicolour £18.90
Ferm Living Scented Candle £15.50
Design Letters Advent Calendar £39.95
Ferm Living Candle Holder £99.95
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Table Scaping With OYOY Design
Set the scene for a festive feast with this exquisite range of tableware from OYOY Design. This beautiful Scandinavian brand epitomises modern Nordic design with its charming collection of covetable pieces to make Christmas dining a truly special event.
A Guide to Table Scaping. A table covering in neutral tones is a must and instantly transforms the setting into a cosy space. Adding a centrepiece will create an
added wow factor to the occasion and really brings the look to life. We love this urn with festive sprigs hung with beautiful decorations. Candles provide warmth and elegance, dot them around for a casual yet coordinated feel. Statement place settings in modern designs and mixed colour palettes are a real talking point. Layer them up and finish off with folded napkins in natural fabrics, ready for a seasonal celebration to remember.
Christmas Ball £28.00 Grid Tablecloth £68.00 Art Candleholder - Oval £26.25 Inka Wood Tray £50.98 Christmas Piero Low £34.00 Inka Kana Pot - Large £70.75 Inka Dinner Plate (Pack Of 2) £33.98 Suki Board - Round - Caramel £19.60 Inka Kana Pot - Anthracite £28.99
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Stocking Fillers
These pocket sized treats are just the ticket for popping in Santa’s stocking, destined to delight on Christmas morning.
Little Dutch Fishing Game £13.95
Maileg Little Brother Mouse in Box £18.95
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Liewood Kate Cupcakes (4 pack) £18.95
Nobodinoz Hand Puppet Leopard £18.95
Kids Concept Wooden Mini Drum £18.90
Wee Gallery 32 Ways to Dress Nordic Animals Activity Book £3.95
Meri Meri Floral Star Wand £12.50
Little Dutch Rainbow Stacker £19.50
Little Dutch Wooden Toy Van in Olive £8.50
Bloomingville Lissen Wooden Boats £25.95
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Maileg World Explore these cute collectibles, a perfect heirloom gift for little ones to treasure. Full of whimsical charm, they make the perfect present for inspired imaginative play.
House of Miniature Dolls House £231.95
Dolls Dining Set £49.95
Dolls Toy Wagon Micro £11.95
Baby Mice Twins £22.95
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Little sister mouse £19.95
Panda Medium £28.95
Our Top Pick Ornaments Box with Guards £15.50
Princess and the Pea £42.95
Gift Tags in Christmas Print £8.25
Danish Flag Christmas Ornament £4.95
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Cam Cam Rainbow mobile £24.95 Olli Ella Piki Basket £39.90 Olli Ella Luggy in Straw £65.00 Lorena Canals ABC Washable Rug £129.95
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Maileg House of Miniature Dolls House £231.95
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God Helg - Happy Holidays From Grace and the Team
