6 hot picks of christmas gifts for kids

• Dr.Toy’s 10 Best Toys of 2012

FyrFlyz Multicolor Blue LEDs Blue Angel

Create amazing light shows with the FyrFlyz Blue Angel.On target to become the latest playground craze, FyrFlyz are unique handheld toys that can be spun through the air to create rays of streaming light. Anyone aged eight and up can use the cool FyrFlyz Blue Angel, but can you perfect all 13 of the tricks.

Why we love it:

Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, has been for many years one of the nation’s and world’s leading experts on play, toys, and children’s products. With 30 years of experience, many parents, teachers and toy buyers use Dr. Toy’s advice when buying toys.

• Hot Wheels Stick-On Wall Tracks

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks Starter Set 1

Introducing the coolest new place to play—from the floor to the wall! Wall Tracks sets bring stunts, speed, turns and tricks to new heights. Kids can experience track play from an entirely new perspective—eye level. They can change stunts as they change their rooms!

Why we love it:

It is the Winner of the Toy Industry Boy Toy of the Year award. Hot wheels wall tracks are the go to gift for boys!

• Build Awesome Forts with Fortamajig

Crazy Forts!

Just add bedsheets for endless fun! Crazy Fort is powered by a child’s imagination. A single Crazy Fort Kit contains 25 geometrically precise balls and 44 sticks that connect to create a multitude of possible play structures. Simply throw a bed sheet over top and watch their creativity flourish. A rocket today, an undiscovered cave tomorrow, a princess castle one day and a wild horse in a corraln.

Why we love it:

The best way to describe Crazy Forts is it’s basically a Tinker Toy-like set that enables you to construct internal frameworks to create awesome bedroom forts. These forts will be so much fun to make; it will be hard to take them down.

• Create Your Own Fireworks Light Show

Fireworks Light Show

Boom! Bang! Pop! Now, with Fireworks Light Show, you can create an incredible fireworks show right in your room! Pump up the fireworks launcher, choose your firework, aim and pull the trigger. Watch as amazing firework light effects burst and expand on your walls! And with the booming sound effects it’s just like a real fireworks show! Built-in fireworks images!

Why we love it:

Create a 4th of July celebration everyday with create your own fireworks light show. Watch amazing firework light effects burst onto your walls with booming sound effects.

• Personalized Pop Art Portraits
• Your Photo in Andy Warhol Style (4 Panels)

Want a truly personalized gift? Our professional artists will create Andy Warhol style Artwork based on your photo. The coolest gift for any occasion. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping.

Why we love it:

Take a favorite photo and give it an arty upgrade. These custom creations come in all sorts of styles to match the recipient’s taste from pop-art to manga inspired. This is a great gift for the stylish, colorful & unique people on your list.

• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2011 Toddler Winners

Leapfrog Peek-a-shoe Talking Octopus

Ball-drop play with peek-a-boo shoe surprises. Drop in a ball and look for it under the brightly-colored/coloured, numbered shoes. Explore counting, colors/colours and learn about different sea animals. Press his collar to add music to the mix. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning. Appropriate for children…

Why we love it:

The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children’s media. They test and review products for children the year-round. They test toys, videos, books, music, and software.

The first one is Hong Kong’s features. Both Disneyland and Ocean Park go all out to deck there parks in trees, lights and fake snow. You can expect Santa to make an appearance, along with an entourage of sweating reindeer and elves. While Ocean Park would usually be our recommended park, at Christmas, Disneyland, with its American traditions, holds the edge. Main Street will be adorned with Christmas lights, kids can explore the fairytale styled Gingerbread Village and Mickey, Minnie and friends will be strutting their stuff in Christmas themed parades throughout December. Elsewhere, Madame Tussauds is promising to break out the the baubles with a top to toe Christmas decoration, elves handing out presents and even a visit from the big red man himself.

girls in honkong for christmas

Second part: Visit Santa at Winterfest

Set in the heart of Central, Winterfest is the focus of Hong Kong’s Christmas celebrations. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Statue Square is transformed in to a winter wonderland, at the heart of which is the 30 meter tall Swarovski Christmas. In a classical piece of Hong Kong showmanship, the tree is constructed from 20,000,000 pieces of crystal, including 200 live action ornaments which light up every half hour between 7pm and 9:30pm.

look, Santa Claus and lovely girl

Third part: Christmas Day Dinner

If you’re hungry now and if you’re in Hong Kong for Christmas, chances are that you won’t have the kitchen facilities to cook yourself up a fancy turkey with all the trimmings. Never fear, Hong Kong’s hotels spend Christmas duking it out to lay on the most extravagant and tasty traditional Christmas feast, along with entertainment for the kids and plenty of alcohol.

Last part: Go Shopping

You love shopping? Huh? Not always fun for everyone, shopping is nevertheless an essential part of the Christmas routine. Luckily, Hong Kong can take most of the pain out of Christmas shopping; with a fantastic selection of products from high end bankrupting boutiques to bargain basement markets. It’s an easy city to stuff your stocking.

As a family member, you can find some gift ideas that are out there from the daily chatting or observing. There must be some long-desired items are what they want. When open the gifts, they would surely be surprised.

First idea in our Christmas gift list is the gift card. It’s the most convenient gift idea for every person. You can relax from the thinking and the receivers can choose the gifts as they like. It’s beneficial to both of you.

Second gift idea that most used as Christmas gift choice is electronic gadgets. Everyone loves the electronics that they can change our way of life. Take these gadgets as gifts, people would be content and have a lot of funs with them. You can find there is a large range of electronics on the market now. You can easily find something that the receivers actually needed. They may don’t cost a lot, but surely can be right Christmas gifts.

If you have limited budget, but also want to express your special wishes for your loved person in the Christmas season. Try some homemade Christmas gifts by yourself that are affordable, unique and creative. Such as made a special memory box or record a video which can express you freely. If you are good at cooking, it’s time to show your cooking talent. Make a batch Christmas cookies or wafers as the sweetest gifts.

So many people are smiling all the time, embrace each other. On their faces, there are gratitude, happiness and even happy tears—this is the first scene of the movie, Love Actually. “Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrival’s gate at Heathrow airport. General opinion starts to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed. But I don’t see that, seems to me that love is everywhere.”  This is the aside of the movie which can be heard as soon as the movie starts.

This movie got introduced to the public in 2003 during the Christmas period. Several seemingly disconnected stories in fact have close connections with each other. Love is full of every story—not only romantic love, but also love among families and relatives. I love this movie since the day when I saw it. It makes people feel warm.

The most unforgettable story in this movie is the man, who falls in love in his friend’s bride. I can still remember that wedding ceremony. Using his camera, he recorded all the scenes where the bride appears. The smiling bride, the charming wedding dress, the happy expressions, all of these look so warm and romantic!

“With any luck by next year, I’ll be going out with one of these girls. But for now, let me say without hope and agenda, just because it’s Christmas (and at Christmas you tell the truth), to me you are perfect and my wasted heart will love you until you look like this. Merry Christmas!” Without any words, only carrying a tape record and paper board on which all he wants to express, he told his beloved girl all his love. The girl gifted him a kiss. “Enough”, he told himself with a satisfying smile. It is enough. It is love!

Every time when I see this scene, tears would fall off my eyes. I am not sad. Perhaps I just was moved by this special kind of love. If you love somebody and you are sure that she/he is happy now, perhaps, all you can do is to say “Merry Christmas”. That’s all, that’s enough.

Christmas is a time when people should tell the truth and express their love. So since Christmas 2011 is around the corner, have you already prepared to show your love?

There are many great card making supplies out there and you will always be able to find lots of Christmas themed craft project and ideas both online and offline. It is really easy to get started with card making so you don’t need to worry if you have never done it before. The best way to learn is simply by having a go and getting stuck in. Here are some of our top tips for making your own Christmas cards.

-Don’t be a perfectionist

The charm of handmade cards is that they look like they are handmade. A few wonky bit s of paper and splodges of glue are not the end of the world. You will get better in time and these things will become rarer but don’t expect to get it right first time.

-Choose a card making kit

The vast choice of card making supplies can be a little bit overwhelming to a new card maker. A card making kit will usually contain all that you need to make an amount of cards. This means that all the supplies are pre-picked for you and all you have do is assemble the cards. This is a very good starting block for beginners.

-Find some good inspiration

One of the hardest things in card making is designing the card and laying it all out in the right way. Dig out some of your old birthday cards and see how they are set out. Have a look at where the images and working is places, the colours that are used and the shape of the card. Try making a copy of a card that you like to start off with. You will soon learn where to place things and what colours to use together.

-Use quality glue and scissors

Glue and scissors are two very basic card making essentials. Make sure that yours are good quality. If you buy cheap scissors and glue then this will be reflected in the finish of your card. A guillotine will also be very useful if you can afford one

If you are looking for that helping hand this year and looking for some useful tips to help get organized for this Christmas then look no further. With a little help you may surprise yourself and other and clear the way for a much more organized and structured festival holiday.

The first decision that must be made is when to begin? Many people who enjoy being ahead will begin shopping around September and October. This will ensure that by December there is no chance of being caught up in the busy shopping that is created around every shopping centre. It will also highly depend on the amount of gifts that are required.

A budget must be selected and stuck with. With many people having difficulties with the last few years it’s understandable that less is spent than normal but again this will be down to individual circumstances. By creating a list of everyone that is to receive a gift and place a price next to each can help create a realistic and comparable price list and total that is affordable and something to remind you of the limit set. Another way of spending wisely is to spread the spending out throughout several months therefore not allowing in December to have no money because everything was bought last minute. Another benefit of making an early start is the ability to shop online and make great savings and not worry about anything being sold out or being delivered late.

Lastly, try buying for families and friends as a group. Instead of buying individual gifts try selecting a gift that can be shared by all and can help reduce the amount of gifts and the overall cost. It can be the quantity of gifts required for all family and friends families that makes Christmas shopping such a time consuming challenge. Try buying christmas food hampers or gift boxes full of treats that can be tailor made and include a personal touch that mirrors the festival spirit of family and sharing. Using several of these but tailored to each family or friend will help not only reduce the time looking for presents but by spending the allocated cost at a total than individually can ensure that the hamper will be very luxurious.

Although these are very simple steps, sticking to them and having self discipline can make sure that come December and possibly even November you can relax and spend the festive season with your family and loved ones relaxing.

You may wish to choose a theme for the stockings.

Does everyone have a favorite reindeer from Rudolph or character from Frosty the Snowman? If so, you can purchase stockings containing these designs or even buy patterns to make your own, and allow children to add decals to further personalize their stockings. Another idea for themed stockings is to pick a Christmas character, such as an angel or snowman, and allow each person to decorate their own stocking using this character as the centerpiece. To see how your children have grown and changed from year to year, consider choosing a new theme every couple of years and hanging older stockings throughout the house during the Christmas season.

Create personalized stockings with individual’s names.

Have each of your family members pick out a stocking in their favorite color and line the top with white velvet. Then, write each person’s name along the top. You can purchase solid colored stockings in a variety of sizes at many local stores, or you can make them yourself using material from a craft store. Children may wish to add designs that are important to them, such as a football or set of ballet shoes. If you have a family pet, the children may enjoy decorating a stocking for the cat or dog. You may even encourage them to buy small toys or treats for the pet to put in the stocking on Christmas Eve.

Remember that stockings can add to the decorative nature of your home.

If you use certain colors throughout your other Christmas decorations, such as green, red, and gold, then you may wish to include these in your stockings. You may also want to have a set of stockings that hang from the fireplace mantle throughout the Christmas season and a second set that gets hung solely for Christmas Eve.

1. Hang wreaths on all doors and front windows

If you are a creative kind of person, you can make your own wreaths using all sorts of elements around you. Pine cones, holly leaves, cinnamon barks, bows, flowers, small bags of potpourri, baubles, candy, or perhaps berries are inexpensive and you can easily find them everywhere. They also make your wreaths unique and cheerful. Unfortunately, some of the materials are not meant to be kept for long-term storage. It is great if you have artificial wreaths which can be stored and reused for future Christmases. You can redecorate them every year to get a different look.

2. Place ribbons in every corner of your house

Ribbons tied into bows can add a cheerful mood to your home. Tie bows on your dining chairs and table, stairways, plants inside and outside the house, silverware, or anywhere you can think of. Red and green are the basic Christmas colors, but you can use others as well. Gold, silver, as well as floral patterned ribbons work well for creating a festive ambiance. Untie the bows and store the ribbons properly after the holiday is over so that you can use them again for future celebrations.

3. Install colorful lights to enliven the mood

You can create a more festive mood by putting on some colorful lights, whatever your home design style is. Christmas lights come in many shapes and colors. Combine icicle lights, string lights, rope lights, garland lights, or net lights for indoor and outdoor decoration. To save the energy, choose LED lights for your home. They can save up to 90% of energy compared to conventional lighting. LED lights can be used for up to 200,000 hours and they save you a lot of money.

4. Let music fill the air

Play your Christmas CD collections on your stereo set. Although most Christmas songs might not be altered much for several decades, you can never get bored of them. Many versions of Christmas songs are available to create different moods for different occasions. Cheerful, upbeat songs are perfect for children or welcoming guests. On the other hand, classic jazzy tunes by Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, or Frank Sinatra elicit the romantic and nostalgic atmospheres of Christmas evenings.

You may wish to choose a theme for the stockings.

Does everyone have a favorite reindeer from Rudolph or character from Frosty the Snowman? If so, you can purchase stockings containing these designs or even buy patterns to make your own, and allow children to add decals to further personalize their stockings. Another idea for themed stockings is to pick a Christmas character, such as an angel or snowman, and allow each person to decorate their own stocking using this character as the centerpiece. To see how your children have grown and changed from year to year, consider choosing a new theme every couple of years and hanging older stockings throughout the house during the Christmas season.

Create personalized stockings with individual’s names.

Have each of your family members pick out a stocking in their favorite color and line the top with white velvet. Then, write each person’s name along the top. You can purchase solid colored stockings in a variety of sizes at many local stores, or you can make them yourself using material from a craft store. Children may wish to add designs that are important to them, such as a football or set of ballet shoes. If you have a family pet, the children may enjoy decorating a stocking for the cat or dog. You may even encourage them to buy small toys or treats for the pet to put in the stocking on Christmas Eve.

Remember that stockings can add to the decorative nature of your home.

If you use certain colors throughout your other Christmas decorations, such as green, red, and gold, then you may wish to include these in your stockings. You may also want to have a set of stockings that hang from the fireplace mantle throughout the Christmas season and a second set that gets hung solely for Christmas Eve.

As previously mentioned, a number of individuals do not realize that they can effective decorate their whole home for Christmas, especially the kitchen.  If you would like to showcase your Christmas spirit in a room other than the one that your Christmas tree is in, you should start with your kitchen. One of the reasons for this is because there are, literally, an unlimited number of Christmas decorations that are designed for the kitchen. 

One of the most popular ways to decorate your kitchen for Christmas is by purchasing and using Christmas themed potholders.  You don’t even necessarily have to use them. Just having a potholder with a picture of Santa, snowflakes, or reindeers should be enough to bring the Christmas spirit into your kitchen. In addition to potholders, you can easily find oven mitts, as well as kitchen towels that come with a Christmas theme. Hang these items in your kitchen and they can easily be considered Christmas decorations.  

 
In addition to potholders and kitchen towels, you can also bring a touch of Christmas spirit into your kitchen with some kitchen magnets.  A large number of retail stores, both on and offline, carry a fairly large selection of Christmas magnets.  What is nice about these Christmas magnets is that they come in a number of different forms.  You could easily purchase some cheap plastic magnets, the ones that look like they were made for kids, or you also purchase more elegant magnets, often handcrafted ones.  In fact, it is even possible to purchase Christmas magnets that double as Christmas frames.  What better way to bring the Christmas spirit into your kitchen than combining your Christmas decorations with pictures of your family?