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Still need some inspiration for Wow! gifts for your kids, grandkids or nieces and nephews? We created a PDF version of the ChocolateCakeClub.com’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide to make it easier for you to read at your leisure. Download it, print it and even show it to your kids to see what gets them excited.

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Happy Shopping!

Sue Kirchner
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www.ChocolateCakeClub.com
www.ChocolateCakeMoments.com

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Top 10 Unique Christmas Gifts for Kids You Won’t Find at Target or Walmart

Buying the most impactful Holiday gift for your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews can be daunting. Do they have that toy already? What is age appropriate? Don’t let the stress of gift-buying ruin the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for you!

We want to help make your gift buying easier, so we created our ChocolateCakeClub.com 2010 Holiday Gift Guide with our picks for the most unique, highest-quality gifts for kids that you won’t find in Target or Walmart. We divided the Holiday Gift Guide by age and gender to make it easy for you to find the perfect Wow! gift.

Whether its kid’s cooking sets, family-fun games, arts and crafts kits, toys, or personalized gifts you’re looking for, our goal is to help you find really unique, cool kid’s gifts that will thrill the children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews on your list.

This video highlights 10 of the Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids from our Holiday Gift Guide. All of these gift ideas are available at our sister site, www.ChocolateCakeClub.com. Your gift purchases help us to continue to bring you our great ideas for Family Fun on this blog site.

Here’s a list with links to the Top 10 Unique Christmas Gifts for Kids from the video:

    1. Playful Chef Kids Cooking Set (The cute apron that comes with the set can even be personalized!)
    2. SmartLab Custom Rides Design Studio
    3. Handlebar Horse Bike Accessory
    4. Kids Toiletry Bags (The Monkey & Butterfly are Best Sellers)
    5. Football Game and Action Figures Set
    6. Calafant Cardboard Castle Toy & Art Kit
    7. Monkey Stuffed Animal & Pull Along Backpack
    8. Timmy the Tractor Book & Stuffed Plush Toy
    9. Personalized Hooded Bath Towels (Check out the cute Grinch!)
    10. A Light in the Night Glow Friend and Book Set

Hopefully we’ve helped make finding the perfect gift a piece of cake. Happy Stress-free Shopping and I hope your Holidays are full of “Chocolate Cake Moments” with your family.

Thanks!
Sue Kirchner
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www.ChocolateCakeClub.com
www.ChocolateCakeMoments.com

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Incredible Cyber Monday Deals at ChocolateCakeClub.com

It’s Cyber Monday and we have some unprecedented deals for you! We’ve taken 25% off of some of our top selling gifts for babies, kids, and even Moms. Hop on over to ChocolateCakeClub.com to find some great gift ideas on sale or find inspiration for the perfect gift for your little loved one in our Holiday Gift Guide. We promise we’ll make you look like a Gift-Buying Superstar!


Stephen Joseph on Sale!


TODAY ONLY, save 25% OFF of all our best selling Stephen Joseph Quilted Backpacks, Toiletry Bags, Wallets, Lunch Bags and Toddler Nap Mats. We NEVER put these on sale so hurry and grab yours today. The super adorable toiletry bags are only $14.21!!!! Go ahead and personalize them all at these prices.


Huge Schleich Sale!


The ultimate Schleich gifts for your kids are on sale today only! Save 25% off of the
Schleich Knights Castle, Elf House, and Animal Nursery/ Vet Center. Schleich makes collector quality toys that kids find so irrisistible. My kids still play with their Schleich toys, 5 years later. Save $42 on the Knights Castle and Animal Center! Then grab some very cool, realistic action figures to make this their coolest Holiday ever. They won’t be able to stop thanking you!


Coolest Art Kits


For your older kids who are too cool for craft kits, we’ve got the perfect gifts on sale. Our
Custom Rides Design Studio is a great gift for boys who want to design their own cars and motorcycles. Everything is included to customize the ride of their dreams. For your little fashionista, don’t miss 25% off our House of Fashion Design Studio. She’ll have a blast creating a wardrobe fit for Project Runway.


The Gift of Organization


Take 25% OFF of our popular
Mom’s Plan-it Family Wall and Engagement Calendars. Give yourself or someone you love the gift of organization this year. Both calendars help keep your family organized with spaces for track up to 5 people in your family and stickers to easily mark common appointments and kids activities.


Cat in the Hat is Back


One of our top Holiday gifts for baby, this
Cat in the Hat Stacker Toy wants to make mischief with your little one this Holiday Season. It’s super cute and helps encourage motor skills. Bonus! With it’s bright, red and white colors, it’s a perfect fit for Christmas.Get our your book and enjoy some Dr. Seuss inspired fun.

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Top Holiday Gifts for Girls

We are wrapping up our posts on top Holiday gift ideas for kids from the ChocolateCakeClub.com 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. Today, you’ll see our favorite unique gifts for girls 7 years old and up. Click on the link to our Holiday Gift Guide to see all of our top picks for kids divided by age and gender to make shopping a little easier.

Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits

The Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits will help you tap into your kids’ eagerness to help in the kitchen. These kids cooking kits provide the nutritional know-how, kid-sized cooking tools, and fun recipes you’ll need to get your little one cooking! We can’t think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Mountain Lava Cakes (recipe included in kit.)

FF79   $39.95

 

House of Fashion Design Studio

Does your little girl dream of appearing on Project Runway. Get her fashion design career off to a head start with this House of Fashion Design Studio. Create entire collections using a custom light tablet and cling-type wardrobe pieces. Add color, pattern, texture and embellishment for a look all your own. Let your creative senses run wild with this ultimate arts & craft kit.

TY152   $42.95

 

Spa Pedicure and Slipper Set
It’s Girl Time!!! This new Spa Pedicure and Slipper Decorating Kit is so much fun for your pampered girly-girl. She can pamper her feet with the pedicure set then while her toes are drying, decorate the slippers that will showcase the artfully beautiful toes. This is a great activity for a sleepover or a lazy Christmas morning! See our other Craft Kits here.

AS127  $21.95

 

All Natural Spa Kit

Believe it or not, this is a science kit! Your girls can pamper themselves while they learn the science behind a dozen different spa product recipes. The kit will teach girls how to create their very own unique beauty products and spa treatments out of household natural materials and custom-tooled components. Unleash some serious fun while creating Glitter Gel, Berry Lip Balm, or an Avocado Face Mask. Great for a slumber party!

TY118   $19.95

 

My First Sewing Kit

Encourage her creative side and teach her to sew – a lifelong skill. Everything she needs to start sewing is all in this My First Sewing Kit. The kit includes cool pre-cut patterns for quick and easy projects! Included are 8 colors of embroidery floss, shapes to make felt animals and a notebook cover, stuffing, fabric, ric rac, needles, scissors, measuring tape, straight pins, thimble, pin cushion, buttons and a pom-pom strip all in the cute and colorful carrying case.

AS126    $24.95

 

Cap It Off Jewelry Kit

Here’s a new twist to making jewelry. The Cap It Off Jewelry Craft Kit is a fun new way to make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Decorate the bottle caps with with stickers, beads, or satin any way you want. Create your unique set of jewelry for a friend or just for yourself.

AS136     $17.95

 

Spunky Stripe Messenger Bag

The Four Peas Spunky Stripe Messenger Bag is THE hip accessory. Flaunt a fun, girly attitude with this generously sized messenger bag that will help your kids tote their school stuff or important travel items. Your kid will love the bag for its style, Moms will love it for the sturdy construction.

OG673    $31.95

Truth or Dare Slumber Party Game

The age old game of truth or dare is ready for a new generation. The Truth or Dare Box of Questions is a great way to get your slumber party started! Spin the miniature spinner to reveal what your question is going to be: Truth, Dare, or Double Dare. There are 83 cards to pick from to ensure a whole lot of laughs and revealing of secrets!

FF165    $19.95

   


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Top Holiday Gifts for Boys

We are wrapping up our posts on top Holiday gift ideas for kids from the ChocolateCakeClub.com 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. Today, you’ll see our favorite unique gifts for boys 7 years old and up. Click on the link to our Holiday Gift Guide to see all of our top picks for kids divided by age and gender to make shopping a little easier.

Star Wars Jedi Projector

Join Captain Rex as he introduces your son to the world of Star Wars Clone Wars vehicles! The Star Wars Jedi Projector projects 24 Clone Wars vehicles images on the wall or ceiling. Your child will learn these fictional vehicles are similar to our own with the synchronized audio tour CD narrated by Captain Rex. Out of this world fun!

TY108   $39.95

 

Totem Boys Building Kit
Totem Boys is a new toy/ building activity kit that is half puzzle and half model. Imprinted on each of the 120 recycled laminiated cardboard cards are totally cool signs, symbols, textures and images that when put together look awesome. For kids with real imagination, the possibilities for building cool, 3-D objects is endless. Or, the kit comes with instructions to build a spaceship, airplane, building, or sailing ship. This activity is not only fun but eco-friendly.

FF135  $36.00

 

Marble Mania Galaxy Techno Gears

Marble Mania Galaxy is like no other marble run you’ve seen before. Create multiple space-themed marble run designs using over 425 pieces. Interlocking plates, gears, 3-D connectors, shafts, channels, funnel and pendulum make up this totally cool marble run set. Blinking lights, glow in the dark features, and sound effects just make it even better. An automatic marble launcher shoots the marble onto twists and turns that you create. Construct, play, and build again to see which designs work the best and the most fun. Your child will have hours of fun creating the perfect run.

TY155   $72.95

 

Camouflage Power Popper Gun
With the Camo Power Popper, your child can blast his friends with soft, foam balls. Slide the handle back and forth to shoot. The faster you slide the handle, the faster and further the balls launch. Safe, fun, and perfect for indoors or out. Don’t forget to buy more ammunition. They tend to get lost.

TY107     $34.95

 


Be Amazing Big Bag of Science


I know we all want our kids to be smart so parents love the idea of science kits as “toys.” Your kids may not jump up and down when they see this however, once the bag is open, they go nuts for the fun experiments they can do. There are over 70 unique hands-on activities to experiment with. You will be able to make water disappear, have liquid flow uphill, grow fake snow instantly, create a 30′ soda geyser, and so much more we can’t list them all.

TY159     $39.95

 

Pool Sharks Game

Your kids will shoot like a shark in this fast-paced game of underwater billiards. But watch out for the slippery Eight Ball – sink it too soon and you’ve sunk the game! Shoot the most balls into the fish pockets and you rule the pool. This miniaturized game of pool will indeed be fun for the whole family, but will also help increase hand-eye coordination and learn action-reaction skills.

FF148    $26.95

Custom Rides Design Studio

Your child will have a blast designing cars and motorcycles with this Custom Rides Design Studio. Put the old noggin’ to work and create a totally unique car or motorcyle on paper using the light up tablet, how to book, and colored pencils and markers. Ignite the imagination and hit the road! This is the ultimate “cool” art kit for boys.

TY153    $42.95

   


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Top Holiday Gifts for 5 & 6 Year Old Girls

Continuing with the ChocolateCakeClub.com’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide, here are our picks for the best Holiday gifts for girls ages 5 to 6 years old. They are bound to say Wow!

Schleich Animal Rescue Center

This Animal Nursery is the perfect play accessory for all you animal lovers. The versatile toy has divided rooms, movable shutters and doors, and realistic details for you to turn this structure into anything you imagine like an animal hospital, animal shelter and rescue center, or animal training center. The possibilities are endless for a creative imagination. Don’t forget get to grab some of the Schleich animal figures for the ultimate gift for your little one.

TY161   $169.95

 

Schleich Summergreen Elf/ Fairy House

It’s time to enter the magical world of fairies and elves with this beautiful, collector-quality fairy house. It even includes a little swing for the fairies. Your magical little girl will spend hours pretending with this beautiful house. Don’t forget to grab some Fairy, Elf and Unicorn action figures to make this the ultimate Holiday gift.

TY162   $79.95

 

Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits

The Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits will help you tap into your kids’ eagerness to help in the kitchen. These kids cooking kits provide the nutritional know-how, kid-sized cooking tools, and fun recipes you’ll need to get your little one cooking! We can’t think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Mountain Lava Cakes (recipe included in kit.)

FF79   $39.95

 

Crafty Christmas Set
Get ready to sew, glue, decorate, and create 18 easy Christmas projects found in this one Crafty Christmas Kit. Have fun with your little girl making cards, felt ornaments, christmas tags, picture frames, and much more. Everything she needs is stored in a miniature Christmas suitcase, which you can use over and over again.

AS137  28.95

 

Magical Unicorn Hoodel Bath/ Beach Towel

You can’t buy her the unicorn she’s been wanting, but you can make getting warm and dry a bit more magical. This fantasy-filled towel is a substantial 100% cotton terry embellished with an embroidered face, a cuddly polar fleece mane, and a sturdy felt horn. It’s perfect for after bath or at the pool. Designed and sewn in the USA. Can be personalized. See all of our Kids Hooded Bath Towel designs.

GHA356   $38.00

 

My Scrapbook Kit

Encourage your little girl to capture all of her favorite memories and BFF moments in one great book with the My Scrapbook Kit! She’ll impress friends and family by jazzing up each photo with the cool accessories. This is a great activity to do with Mom and Grandma or with her best friends during a slumber party. See our other Craft Kits here.

AS123    $22.00

 

Totem Girls Recycled Construction Toy

Hey, girls love to build too! Totem Nature is a toy/ building activity kit that is half puzzle and half model kit but with plenty of girl appeal. What you get is a bunch of unique die-cut panels made from recycled laminated cardboard. Imprinted on each of the 120 cards are totally cool signs, symbols, textures and images that look awesome when put together to build anything you can imagine.

FF168     $36.00

 

Picnic Basket Set

This charming Kids Picnic Basket Set by Alex contains everything you need for a perfect picnic. This 18-piece enamelware set contains a wicker basket, 4 plates, 4 cups, 4 spoons, 4 forks and tablecloth. Your kids will love having a picnic in the backyard or the park with their friends – real or imaginary.

GF298    $29.95

Flapdoodle Game

FlapDoodle is a new game of totally silly nonsensical fun for kids and families, perfect for Friday Night Game Night. You’ll race through the FlapDoodle factory, where you’ll have to use your creativity and imagination to answer crazy questions and do silly stunts. For example, you might have to take off your socks and shoes and have your two big toes talk to each other about potato chips. Crazy characters like Super Ninja Monkey will help you cruise around the board.

FF111    $22.95

 

   


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Top Holiday Gifts for 5 & 6 Year Old Boys

Continuing with the ChocolateCakeClub.com’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide, here are our picks for the best Holiday gifts for boys ages 5 to 6 years old.

Schleich Knights Castle

This collector’s quality Knight’s Castle is the perfect battleground for heroic toys to duel it out and conquer the land. Create a moat, pull up the draw bridge, protect the king from disaster! The attention to detail on this castle is amazing. Don’t forget to grab some knights to complete this incredible gift. Your child will play with this toy for years.

TY160   $169.95

 

Totem Boys Building Kit
Totem Boys is a new toy/ building activity kit that is half puzzle and half model. Imprinted on each of the 120 recycled laminiated cardboard cards are totally cool signs, symbols, textures and images that when put together look awesome. For kids with real imagination, the possibilities for building cool, 3-D objects is endless. Or, the kit comes with instructions to build a spaceship, airplane, building, or sailing ship. This activity is not only fun but eco-friendly.

FF135  $36.00

 

Hooded Bath/ Beach Towels

Holy Bath Adventure! Turn your next bath into an adventure with these totally cool Black Mask and Robot Hooded Bath Towels. Your kids will beg you to bathe just so they can wear these fun and imaginative towels. Can be personalized!

GHA235   $38.00

 

Flapdoodle Game

FlapDoodle is a new game of totally silly nonsensical fun for kids and families, perfect for Friday Night Game Night. You’ll race through the FlapDoodle factory, where you’ll have to use your creativity and imagination to answer crazy questions and do silly stunts. For example, you might have to take off your socks and shoes and have your two big toes talk to each other about potato chips. Crazy characters like Super Ninja Monkey will help you cruise around the board.

FF111    $22.95

 

Green Camouflage Build a Fort Kit
Tired of trying to build a fort and the blanket never stays put? No good hiding places outside to set up camp? No worries. This Green Camouflage Fort Kit has everything you need – fabric, ropes, clips and suction cups – to build your fort, inside or out. It even includes 2 glow-in-the dark wands for extra fun.

TY158     $32.95

 

Football Guys Game and Action Figures

Are you ready for some football? Sports and action figures have been a part of a kid’s life since the invention of toys. Now both are combined in this Football Guys Game Set. Set includes some suggested game ideas or use your imagination to reenact your favorite game day plays. Sports action figures are a refreshing alternative to army guys. Also available in a Hockey set.

TY135    $24.99

Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits

The Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits will help you tap into your kids’ eagerness to help in the kitchen. These kids cooking kits provide the nutritional know-how, kid-sized cooking tools, and fun recipes you’ll need to get your little one cooking! We can’t think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Mountain Lava Cakes (recipe included in kit.)

FF79   $39.95

 

Fold ‘N Fly Paper Airplane Kit

Introduce your child to the exciting world of paper airplane creation with this easy kit. You can make up to 18 planes on different printed papers. Have flying contests with your friends or with Dad. The airplane kit contains everything you need to make a fleet of paper airplanes!

AS138   $9.99

 

   


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Top Holiday Gifts for Girls 3 – 4 Years Old

Here are more of our top gift picks for kids this Holiday season. Read on for the coolest, most unique Holiday gifts for 3 – 4 year old girls. Check out the entire 2010 Holiday Gift Guide from ChocolateCakeClub.com.

All-in-One Retro Kids Wooden Kitchen

Every child needs a play kitchen and this retro-design wooden kitchen is so fun! Includes a refrigerator, write on-wipe-off marker board, a sink, microwave, oven with pull-out rack, dishwasher, open and close storage, wall phone, clock with moveable hands and more. Order early to make sure it arrives on time.

FN100   $199.99 each

 

Eco-Friendly Tea Set

The environmentally conscious toymakers at Green Toys have crafted this Eco-Friendly Kids Tea Set out of 100% recycled milk jugs! The tea cups are nicely sized so that your child can actually drink something out of it. The tea set is completely non-toxic so you don’t have to worry if they want to sip some “tea” as they play. Finally, a pretty tea set that you can let your youngsters play with and not worry about them breaking it. It’s good, clean fun.

GF400  $24.95

 

Princess Hooded Bath/Beach Towel

Your little princess will be singing and dancing to the bathtub to get clean with this super cute Princess Hooded Bath Towel. This super-soft Kids Hooded Bath Towel is made from top quality, super absorbent, 100% cotton in pink with yellow crown on hood. Sewn in the USA. Can be personalized with her Highness’ name. See all of our Kids Hooded Bath Towel designs.

GHA353   $38.00

 

Decorate Your Own Princess Castle

Your little princess will love decorating her very own recyclable, cardboard palace with markers or pencils, or better yet add fabric pieces, gems, glitter, or any other materials that will make your castle truly unique. Once your castle is decorated, let your toys move in for hours of imaginative play. Castle is easy to construct, no glue or scissors needed.

AS148    $24.95

 

Monkey Hide and Seek Safari Game

The award-winning Monkey Hide & Seek Safari Game is one of our favorite games. Hide the Monkey somewhere in the house. Your child then uses the Seeker Wand to find the Monkey, watching as the lights on the wand indicate hotter or colder. The Seeker will sound off when the Monkey is near for a banana-load of fun.

FF117   $34.95

 

Playful Chef Kids Cooking Set

Looking to have some fun with your kids and teach them the joy of cooking? The Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits will help you tap into your kids’ egerness to help in the kitchen. These kids cooking kits for ages 3-5 years old provide the nutritional know-how, kid-sized cooking tools, and fun recipes you’ll need to get your little one cooking! We can’t think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Mountain Lava Cakes (recipe included in kit.)

FF115    $42.95

Cottage House Play Tent

What child could resist playing games with six adorable little puppies? The Puppy Pursuit Games are designed to get your kids up and moving. Enjoy fun with the family and promote gross motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, memory, auditory skills and color recognition all at the same time. Each huggable, plush puppy has a personalized collar with the dog’s name. How cute!

TY126    $79.95

Handlebar Horse Bike Accessory

What little girl wouldn’t love to transform her bike into a beautiful white horse? With the Handlebar Horse Plush Horse Head & Tail you can do just that! Horse head and tail easily slip onto any bike. Press the horses ears to hear “real” galloping horse sounds. Bike riding will be so much fun!

FF149    $21.95

   


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Best Holiday Gifts for Boys 3 – 4 Years Old

Continuing with our picks for the top gifts for kids this Holiday season, here are the coolest, most unique Holiday gifts for 3 – 4 year old boys. Check out the entire 2010 Holiday Gift Guide from ChocolateCakeClub.com.

Dragon Lair Playhouse Tent

Your little knight will enjoy hours of imaginative playtime in his very own playtent. Grab your dragon fighting sword and some back-up to defend the castle. These sturdy, high-quality tents are perfect for backyard or basement fun time. He’ll be the envy of the neighborhood.

TY134   $79.99

 

Monkey Hide and Seek Safari Game

The award-winning Monkey Hide & Seek Safari Game is one of our favorite games. Hide the Monkey somewhere in the house. Your child then uses the Seeker Wand to find the Monkey, watching as the lights on the wand indicate hotter or colder. The Seeker will sound off when the Monkey is near for a banana-load of fun.

FF117   $34.95

 

Monster Hooded Towel
Say goodbye to bath time complaints!! Your kids will beg you to bathe just so they can get out and wear these fun and imaginative Monster hooded towels. These not-too-scary Monster Hooded Bath Towels are made from top quality, super absorbent, 100% cotton in purple and green. These 54″x28″ (plus hood) towels are big enough for kids from 2 to 8 years old and sturdy enough to last until they grow out of them. Can be personalized!

GHA234  $38.00

 

Farm Cardboard Art Kit

Here is a great play accessory for your farm friends. The recyclable cardboard farm by Calafant is so fun to put together and decorate. Follow the easy instructions to construct your farm without using any glue or scissors using the slot together attachments. The rest is creativity and imagination – paint, color, and decorate your farm however you choose. Then get your farm animals and play. See all of our Calafant art kits.

AS147   $24.95

 

Eco-Friendly Toy Trucks

This is THE perfect toy. Family Fun Magazine picked this toy Recycling Truck as one of their 2009 Toy of the Year Winners. Green Toys has crafted this Eco-Friendly Kids Recycling Truck out of 100% recycled milk jugs! Kids can cut the images of bottles, cans, and paper off of the recycled cardboard box to sort and load into the truck’s slots. It’s good, clean fun and may even give you a chance to explain the importance of recycling to your young one in a fun way. Don’t forget the new Firetruck, Dump Truck or the Tool Belt, also made of old milk cartons.

TY102   $24.95

 

Playful Chef Kids Cooking Set
Looking to have some fun with your kids and teach them the joy of cooking? The Playful Chef Kids Cooking Kits will help you tap into your kids’ eagerness to help in the kitchen. These kids cooking kits for ages 3-5 years old provide the nutritional know-how, kid-sized cooking tools, and fun recipes you’ll need to get your little one cooking! We can’t think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Mountain Lava Cakes (recipe included in kit.)

FF115     $42.95

 

Timmy the Tractor Book & Plush Toy
Meet Timmy the Tractor! Cuddle up with Timmy as you read about his day on the farm. In the book “His Hay Day” by Angie Wyatt, Timmy introduces you to all the different tractors used on the farm to harvest hay. Have fun learning what the job of each tractor is and what it takes to get the hay ready for all the farm animals to eat. p>

GF492  $24.95

 

Monkey Pull-Along Backpack
The Plush Monkey Stuffed Animal and Roller Backpack is two great items in one. A furry roller backpack is perfectly sized to carry small toys and goodies through the airport or to Grandma’s. The funny stuffed animal monkey on the front comes off to play and keep your child amused while traveling. There is even a tiny zipper compartment on the back of the animal to store secret treasures. Personalize the backpack for more gift fun.

OG582    $28.95

Little Hands Deluxe Card Kit
Card games are perfect for family fun game night. Although sometimes the hard part is holding all those cards in little hands. The Deluxe Card Holder Game Set by Gamewright comes with 2 little hands card holders to make it easier for even the youngest card shark in the family to hold on to all the cards.

FF185    $12.99

   


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Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Boys 1 -2 Years Old

If you are looking for a truly unique gift for that special 1 – 2 year old boy in your life, check out our top picks from the ChocolateCakeClub.com 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. We searched high and low this year for high quality, unique gifts with a lot of Wow! factor. Make a little boy’s Holiday extra special with these gifts.

YBike Toddler Balancing Bike
This multiple award winning toddler balance bike is built to help promote motor skill development, yet look cool while doing it. Designed in South Africa, the ingenious YBIKE makes learning to ride a bike effortless for children as young as 2 years. Available in a variety of colors.

TY143   $79.99

 

Eco-Friendly Toy Trucks

The Green Toys toddler play trucks are THE best toy. Not only are these eco-friendly toy trucks made out of 100% recycled milk jugs, but they have won numerous toy awards. Available in Firetruck, Dump Truck and Recycling Truck designs.

TY138   $24.99

 

Construction Zone Play Tent

This Construction Zone Tent by Pacific Play Tents is spacious enough for all the neighborhood friends to “build” a little fun! The outdoor constuction site scene on the tent exterior is complete with construction signs and machinery. Bring your tools, trucks, imagination, and get to work!

TY129    $74.00

 

Sports Toddler Nap Mat

This Sports-Themed Toddler Nap Mat is perfect for taking to daycare, on overnight trips to Grandma’s house, or even keep in the car for impromptu naps. Each nap mat is extremely soft and comfortable, the head can be used as a pillow, and it includes an attached blanket. The toddler nap mat easily rolls up and comes with shoulder straps that are adjustable on the back for a comfortable fit. Personalize it with your child’s name! Also available in monkey or doggie designs.

OG681     $49.95

 

Blue Monkey Toddler Backpack

Help your kids assert their independence by letting them carry their most valued possessions THEMSELVES with our best selling Toddler Quilted Backpacks. These machine washable backpacks are great for taking toys to restaurants or blankies to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Backpacks are available in over 20 different designs, you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your little one. Don’t forget to personalize the backpack with your child’s name.

BK221    $24.95

A Light in the Night Glow Friend and Book Set
We have discovered this adorable Kids Night Light set called Light in the Night Glow Friend Book Set. If your child is scared, just squeeze the Glow Friend’s tummy and he’ll light up to prove there is nothing scary in the room. Included with this Glow Friend is a fun, illustrated book for families to read before bed calming to calm the nerves of any little one.

GHA370  $34.95

 

Play Mat and Toy Tote
This perfect little vinyl play mat provides hours of imaginative fun with toy trucks, guys and trains. Best yet, it converts into a tote for storing those toys when not in use.

TY125  $15.95

 

Huggable Plush Elf on the Shelf
Santa’s helper is now available for hugs and snuggles! This Elf on the Shelf 19″ Plush Elf is so soft and adorable. Kids can curl up with a blanket and their Elf for a night of holiday movies, bring him along for Christmas caroling, or just prop him up for all to enjoy. This lovable elf is the perfect holiday gift that gets everyone in the holiday spirit. If you don’t have an Elf on the Shelf Book & Elf set yet, grab it now to start a wonderful family holiday tradition.

FF174  $13.95

 

   


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Best Christmas Gifts for Babies

It’s baby’s first Christmas! To make life a little easier for all of you busy gift buyers out there, I’ve put together a list of some great gift ideas to help you commemorate the event as well as fun toys to keep baby smiling well into the new year. All of these items are available at our eboutique, www.ChocolateCakeClub.com.

Gentle Giraffe Sleep Soother

The Gentle Giraffe Children’s Sleep Soother by Cloud b is the perfect bedtime buddy! The plush giraffe is an interactive plush toy that plays fun sounds when your children want to play, and plays soothing sounds when they are ready to sleep. The Gentle Giraffe is also essential for traveling or sleeping in an unfamiliar environment, like visiting Grandma and Grandpa’s house for the first time.

GHA402   $24.95

 

Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Stacker Toy
Here is a classic baby toy with a Dr. Suess twist. The bright red and white Cat in the Hat Stacker Toy is not only adorable, but fun! This toy is perfect for teaching hand-eye coordination or brightening up any baby room. One Fish, Two Fish Fishbowl Toy also available.
For Age: 9 months and up

TY150  $29.99

 

Comfy & Stylin’ Baby Clothes

Hand Picked Pumpkin baby clothes are at the top of our list for Baby’s First Holiday Gifts. These stylish and comfy baby hoodies and matching pants for girls and boys are a must-have to keep baby warm. Often seen on celebrity babies, these clothes are designed and made in the USA by a fellow Mom. You’ll love the stylish details and baby will love the comfort. Don’t forget the matching Stroller Blankets and Burp Cloth Sets for an enviable gift. 9 months – 18 months.

BC102 Boys & BC101 Girls   $78.00

 

Baby Dish Sets

We have some adorable baby dishes that would brighten up any meal. Safe, sturdy dish sets include dish, silverware, sippy cups, and placemat. They come in a variety of adorable designs. Our favorites? The retro-designed Secret Garden and Retro Robot.

GHA375 Secret Garden & EF124 Retro Robot    $32.95 each

 

The Grinch Hooded Baby Bath Towel

Your little Holiday baby will look so adorable drying off with this super cute Grinch Hooded Baby Bath Towel. You’ll love how it keeps baby warm and comfortable after a bath. Can be personalized with baby’s name. The Grinch’s dog Max is also available. See all of our Baby & Kids Hooded Bath Towels.

GHA372    $29.95

 

Santa Baby Bib & Bootie Set

Celebrate Baby’s 1st Christmas with this adorable Santa Baby Bib & Bootie Set. Your baby will be the hightlight of the family celebrations this season wearing the Santa face bib with the words “Baby’s 1st Christmas”, Santa hat, and cuddly red booties. Who can resist a snuggly little santa?

GF468     $24.95

Green Toys First Building Blocks

Here is the perfect basic starter block set for your baby and for the eco-friendly parent. Large, light-weight, bold colored blocks make it easy for baby to grab and stack. A variety of shapes make it fun to build towers, houses, or any combination of blocks they can imagine.

TY137     $24.95

   


Read our entire 2010 Holiday Gift Guide, with gift suggestions divided by age to make shopping a little easier.

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Tags: 2010 Holiday Gift Guide