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Gifts for Everyone...

Hot Toys for 2010• ..........................Page 4

Local Favorites• ...............................Page 5

2010 Top Gifts• .......................... Pages 6-7

Babies and New Mommies• ......... Pages 8-9

Toddlers and Pre-schoolers• ....... Pages 10-11

Kids Ages 5-7• .........................Pages 12-13

Kids Ages 8-10• ............................. Page 14

Tweens and Teens• ..........................Page 15

Games and Puzzels Lovers• ......Pages 16-17

Educational Gifts• .....................Pages 18-19

Health & Wellness• .........................Page 20

Gamers• ........................................ Page 21

Outdoor Lovers• ............................Page 26

Pets• .............................................Page 22

Sports Enthusiasts• ........................Page 24

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Zoobles by Spin MasterRazoo’s Treehouse PlaysetZoobles are collectable colourful spheres that ‘pop’ open into fun and cute characters when placed on their magnetized ‘Happitat.’ Zoobles Kiwi’s Treehouse Playset, you can take your Zoobles on a wild adventure! Drop through the ice cave, swing in the tree chair - there’s so much to do in the Treehouse Play Set! You never know when the Zoobles will hit a hot spot and spring to life! The set is loaded with hot spots for surprise reveals — $69.99

Available at most stores where toys are sold www.amazon.com

Can’t find that perfect gift? It may be closer than you think!When you’re looking for something really special

local neighborhood businesses can save the day!

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Can’t find that perfect gift? It may be closer than you think!When you’re looking for something really special

local neighborhood businesses can save the day!

Our LOcaL FavOrites

AutomotiveLilliston Polaris787 North Delsea DriveVineland, 856-691-2020Rossi Honda1517 South Delsea Dr, Vineland(856) 692-1700Sparkle Kleen Car Wash2611 S. Main Rd, Vineland (856) 691-4421

Baked GoodsBrownie’s Squared Retail Bakery/CafeGift Baskets, Party Trays, Custom Cakes6019 Main St., Mays Landing(609) 625-0711

Crust N Krumbs BakeryMagnolia Court Shopping Center1370 S. Main Rd., Vineland(856) 690-1200

BeautyHomestead Barber Shop6028 Main St. 2, Mays Landing(609) 625-4766

BooksSherlock Books & Cafe45 S. New York Rd, Smithville(609) 652-5505

Sun Rose Words & Music756 Asbury Ave, Ocean City(609) 399-9190

CandyHeavenly SweetzConsumer Square Mall (Near Target), Mays Landing

Sweet Tooth644 WHP., Egg Harbor City(609) 965-8800

Village Sweet Shoppe1 N. New York Rd, Smithville(609) 652-0016

Children ClothingSweetpea’s Children’s Shoppe2757 S. Main Rd, Vineland(856) 213-6739

Dining/FoodBagel Gourmet II680 Whitehorse Pike, Absecon(609) 377-5160

Crabbys1413 Rte 50, Mays Landing(609) 625-2722

Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern1 N. New York Rd, Smithville(609) 652-0544

Historic Smithville Inn1 N. New York Rd, Smithville(609) 652-7777

Joe’s Poultry440 S Delsea Dr, Vineland(856) 692-8860

The Rail Bar and Grill1252 Harding Hwy, Richland (856) 697-RAIL

Villa Fazzolari821 Harding Hwy, Buena(856) 697-7107

FlowersCounty Seat Florist5926 Main St., Mays Landing(609) 625-3500(888) 476-3500

Gift BasketsDiane’s on Main6013 Main St., Mays Landing(609) 625-6491

Remember When Primitive gifts6022 Main St., Mays Landing(609) 625-7344

Smithville Christmas and Candle Shoppe1 N. New York Rd, Smithville(609) 652-0440

Wrap It UpGifts of distinction for the person who has everything. Lampe Berger, Heartstrings, and more.16 Central Square, Linwood609-653-1743

Gift CertificatesMassages By KellyGalloway, 609-992-9595

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2010 Top Gifts Zipfy Mini Luge Like Snow Sledding... Only Better! A uniquely designed rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever used for stability and turning. Ages 5 and up.

Available at www.ToysRUs.com — $39.95

Kids Only! Puzzle Furniture

Family Favorite

Parents’ Pick

We LOVE the Zipfy Mini Luge. It’s fast, easy to manuver, lightweight, and easy to store. The best thing? Almost anyone can ride it! It’s rec-ommended for Ages 5 and up, but even our 3 year olds were able to hang on and swoop down tiny hills. It’s weight capacity is reported to be 250lbs, and it is strong enough to hold the weight, but our older kids had a tough time fitting on the pint sized seat. The price is right, we suggest getting one for every child, our kids got impatient waiting for their turn.

Adorably Sweet Plush Pets designed to satisfy kids’ cravings for collecting as well as cuddling! Each PetCakes animal features a “frosting” hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up! Ages 3 and up — $13.99

Available on-line only at www.toysrus.com

PetCakes™ by Well Made Toy Manufacturing Corporation

It’s a giant puzzle – no, it’s a table and chair set!

Three designs including: Crayola® crayon, Disney Princess castle or Toy Story rocket ship. Ages 3+ Available at major retail stores nationwide or

www.toysrus.com — $59.99

Little Kids’ Pick

There’s something special about these little guys. Everyone who saw them wanted one. Even the boys! Simple and sweet, a great gift for almost anyone. Sure to be popular with collectors... gotta get ‘em all!

Practical and fun, what’s better than that? Kids had fun putting the “puzzle” together over and over again. More bulky than a regualr child-sized table and chairs, but well worth the extra space. It’s made out of very sturdy plastic and stood up to even our roughest “toy experts.” The Toy Story rocket design was loved by all, but the little girls were all wishing for the Princess Castle design. We hope Santa has enough room on his sleigh, all of our kids put this one on their lists.

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Zipfy Mini Luge Like Snow Sledding... Only Better! A uniquely designed rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever used for stability and turning. Ages 5 and up.

Available at www.ToysRUs.com — $39.95

Editor’s Favorite

Big Kids’ Pick

Kimochis™Kimochis™ are unique, fun, educational plush characters that help facilitate positive communication between children and their parents, caregivers, and peers and help cultivate social and emotional learning. — $24.99

Available at www.FatBrainToys.com

Really, really unique. We’ve never seen a toy so easily understood by children of all ages. Kimochi character boxes come in a variety of designs (Cloud, Cat, Hugtopus, Lovey Dove, Bug) along with little “Feeling” pillows with emotions on one side and a graphic faces matching the emotion on the other side. Infants loved the soft cuddly characters and toddlers like taking the feeling pillows in and out of the characters. Our 2 and 3 year old “product testers” picked up on the concept immediately taking turns mimicing the feelings and instantly began roll playing situations to match the Kimochi emotions. Best toy on the market for teaching children to express and understand emotions. Amazing.

Shred Sled® The first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board available in one of three colors: black, blue or red. Ages 8 and Up

Available at www.ShredSled.com — $79.99

The Shred Sled takes a bit to get used to, especially if you’re not already a practiced skater. The older kids loved the look and feel, very flashy, lots of embelishments. Unlike a standard skate board, the Shred Sled is not stable when it’s at rest, much like a bike, but that’s part of its appeal. Overall, a great gift for any active tween, teen, or kid at heart who has the need for speed and isn’t afraid of trying something new.

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Soft Shapes®: TrucksBaby’s first bath foam book and puzzle.A dump truck dumps! A cement mixer spins! Pop out the trucks, and the fun begins!

Available at www.innovativekids.com — $10.99

Parum Pum Pum by B. ToysPlay your own rhythm. March your own route. Parade-ready with 8 instruments, drum with handle & strap, centipede drumsticks, jingle bell ant, busy bee maraca & clacker, caterpillar tambourine, 2 shaka-shaka eggs. 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS — $21.99Available at www.Target.com

Babies

Juno BabyBeautiful music and product line with the strong believe that beautful music enriches lives. Juno and her puppet friends sing, play and learn in a series of vignettes created to instill a lifelong love of music in children. Featuring original music performed by a live orchestra, Juno Baby addresses overcoming childhood fears, the importance of friendship, problem solving skills, and creating music from things found in the world around you. Available at www.thejunocompany.com

Zoobies Soft, furry toys that turn into pillows PLUS a large blanket, all in one neat package. Velocro tabs and hidden zipper keeps everything in place. —$34.00

Available at www.Zoobie.com

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Oshi Mat Eco-Friendly Baby Mat Kit with bag

Oshi mat has a wide arrange of uses ranging from developmental classes –like music class, mom and baby classes-, to a travel mat, a changing mat, a play-date mat, an outing mat, a tummy time mat and many more. It is light weight, water repellant, and cold resistant. Because it is moisture free, it does not allow bacteria to store. 4 beautiful designs on a smooth and incredibly soft surface that everyone loves. — $50.00 Available at www.Amazon.com

VERSA Diaperbag by Skip HopStylish and lightweight, Versa expands to fit your life. VERSA is the high style diaper bag keeps up with you and baby through errands, playdates, work and even the gym! Pack it, grab it and go!.Two insulated front pockets are roomy enough to store baby’s bottles, sippy cups and food. Nine more pockets easily organize diapers, toys, clothes and all of your personal items – keeping everything safe and dry. A quick zip down the center provides over 20% more storage capacity. How cool is that?—$70.00

Available at www.skiphop.com

Clic-It™The Smart Diaper Bag SystemClic-It™, the first Smart Diaper Bag System that adapts with a single “click” to meet the changing needs of moms, dads and little ones. Unique and versatile, Clic-It allows you to customize your diaper bag to perfectly suit baby’s different ages or activities. The patented system allows parents to conveniently add, remove or rearrange a variety of accessory totes, such as bottle holders, key rings and pacifier cases, so your bag holds what you want, where you want it. With Clic-It, parents can find whatever it is they are looking for in a snap! — $49.99

Available at www.clicitbag.com

New Mommies

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Pop On Pals Amusement Park by Pop on PalsPop on Pals are perfect for pre-schoolers! Just press down on the pal and pop-on mix n’ match rings- it’s that easy! Having Fun While Learning a Ton—The Amusement Park offers plenty of action and learning opportunities. The toys are specifically designed for holding in the palm, which helps develop a child’s ability to hold a pencil or tool. Toddlers love experimenting to discover how the world works, and this toy offers plenty of action and reaction points to satisfy a toddler’s curiosity. Ages 2+ —$19.99

Available at major retail stores nationwide and www.Amazon.com

Toddlers

Adventurers Tropical Tree Houseby Hearthsong

Imagination lives in this amazing 62-piece wood-and-fabric fantasy play set With all the nifty nooks and crannies and passageways and vines in the high-rise hideaway, living is the same as playing in this tree. Ages 3 and up. — $159

Available at www.hearthsong.com

Moon Dough by Spin Master

Moon Dough is the latest and greatest

molding compound that is unlike anything you

have ever seen before! Soft and marshmallow-

like, cleans up easily and never dries out so

you can use it again and again! Ages 3+ —$14.99

Available at most stores where toys are sold and

www.toysrus.com

Video USB by ATP electronicsVideo USB drives with a special “wearable” connector strap merges Sesame Street’s educational content with a new technological format that enables storage for files like photos, music and video. Each wearable drive comes with character-specific full-length video—$24.99

Available at www.Store.SesameStreet.org

Disney Toddler Dolls by JakksDisney Princess characters as cute, cuddly

baby dolls and toddler dolls, choose from Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle,

Ariel, and the newest Disney Princess character, Tiana. Each 14-inch Disney Princess Toddler doll is dressed in her signature ball gown and features beautiful rooted hair, poseable legs, and a tiara. Ages 3+ — $36.99

Available at Disney Stores and major retail stores nationwide or

www.disneystore.com

Sesame Street

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MeowsicTM

by B. Toys Plays notes and chords in piano, bells, organ, banjo and a silly meowaphone. 20 familiar songs plus 7 witty kitty tunes. Retractable mic amplifies your voice. Control the beat and tempo. Record and play back songs over and over. And over. And over. Comes with the most important feature any child’s keyboard can have: voLUme conTRoL. BPA-free, lead-free, phthalate-free — $24.99Available at www.Target.com

Monkey Target Game by HearthsongThree-In-One Doorway Target Game Adorably detailed doorway target can hang around as a cute decoration or be used for endless game play. 3 plush baby monkeys, 3 bananas, or 3 coconuts (all are weighted) to toss at the different targets in various ways.Ages 3 and up — $59.98

Available at www.hearthsong.com

Zillionz Talking Cash Register by Summit ToysRing up real money! It talks… it counts… it’s the Talking Cash Register – a great learning tool for learning about money and math. A soon-to-be centerpiece for your child’s play store, the Talking Cash Register speaks in three different languages: English, Spanish and French. Use the hand-held scanner to read barcode stickers (included) or call up a price check over the loudspeaker microphone. The talking keypad announces your entries and totals while the digital display shows them. The included credit card and play money will help get you started. When you’re ready to swap out play money, use the cash drawer to store real currency and coins! Available in two different color combinations: steel/blue and pink/lavender. Ages 4 & Up — $39.99

Available at major retail stores nationwide and www.Amazon.com

chop balance BIKE by Prince Lionheart’s

Teaches balance, coordination and confidence. Sold rubber handgrips, 100% Birch wood frame. Ages 2-5 —$94 Available at www.amazon.com

Pre-School

Music Together LullabiesMusic Together Lullabies is a soothing anthology of 18 lullabies. This CD

includes a booklet with calming activity ideas for parent-child bonding. —$14.95 Available at www.musictogether.com

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Kids Ages 5-7

Aqua Sand by Spin Master

Polar Playground The ultimate Aqua Sand playground!Create aqua sand creations on top of the mountain. Cascade water down the iceberg, over the waterfall, and over your creations. The magic sand that never gets wet! Pour the sand into water, sculpt, take it out and...wow! It’s dry! Age: 4-7 — $24.99

Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.buyaquasand.com

B. Pop-Arty! by B. Toys

Funky Pop Beads... This snap-together jewelry is fun to

make and wear. Features beautiful fashion colors and unique shapes and designs. Great for play date and party

fun. 500-pc. set includes 12 rings and 6 bracelets. Comes in a storage jar. —

$16.99Available at www.Target.com

Space Orbiter Backpack Playset by WowToyzYoung space enthusiasts everywherewill love the best selling Space Explorer backpack playset featuring the Space Shuttle Orbiter. Each set comes with high quality diecast metal and plastic toys modeled after actual NASA designs! Additional features include a realistic playmat with educational information on back and educational rocket poster — $24.95

Available at www.amazon.com

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myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier

The myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier fits a variety of dolls, ranging in size from 12-18” including American Girl Dolls and stuffed animals. The Agile bag is named after one of the 30 sub-species of wallabies.The bag is hand made from the finest materials. Completely machine washable, its patent pending design enables it to be converted from a purse to a doll carrier in just a matter of seconds. As you can

see from the photos, the purses convert to transport dolls easily. What really sets the

myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry

a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch — $39.99

Available at www.mywallaby.com

Zylie the Bear KitBegin your adventures with Zylie here! Her kit comes with an 18” plush Zylie bear, in her signature outfit, orange bag with her map, diary and passport, and the first book in her Adventures! 18” jointed bear with fashionable clothes and accessories. Comes with signature flounce top, white jacket and skinny jeans. Kit also includes Zylie’s bag with her passport, map and diary. First book in the Zylie adventure series included! — $75.00

Available at www.zyliethebear.com

HEXBUG Habitat SetThe HEXBUG Nano Habitat Set includes 2 extremely rare Nanos and everything you need to build your habitat. The set includes 4 easy-connect curved pieces, 3 easy-connect straight pieces and 3 easy-connect hexagon pieces. Configure the pieces any way you like, then turn your Nanos loose to play. Real fun with real science. Learn about the science of micro-robotics as you watch them run and skitter, flip over and pop back on their feet all in their own special habitat — $29.99Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.Target.com

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Kids Ages 8-10 T3 Transforming Solar Robot by OWI’s

T3 easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robot, and Scorpion. Each design can be built, disassembled and then reconfigured to make the designs again and again. Ages 10 and Up. — $19.95

Available at hobby, specialty toy, educational and gift stores nationwide and www.robotshop.com

SHRED SLED® Get ‘on board’ with The Shred Sled, the next generation caster board that combines the movements of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding all into one unique experience! The Shred Sled is the first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board that makes it smoother and easier for kids and adults to ride. Each deck has a grip surface to maximize traction and stability, while the concave decks make for better foot control. And that’s not all – instead of pushing off the board like a regular skateboard, riders use their hips, legs and arms to move the board, similar to movements used to propel surfboards and snowboards. Ages 8 and Up — $79.99Available at www.ShredSled.com

Air HogsHawk Eye by Spin MasterHawk Eye is a revolutionary new helicopter that blends the boundaries between flight, aerial videography and digital media. It is the first ever indoor video camera helicopter that can capture up to 5 minutes of video or hundreds of photos while in flight (Ages 8+) — $79.90Available at most stores where toys are sold www.spindirect.com

The Liv dolls by Spin MasterThe Liv dolls are back and fresher than ever with fabulous new styles. Still the same real teenage girls, with trend-setting styles and cool features like easy to change wigs, 14 points of articulation and real glass- like eyes that add to their amaz-ing look.

Available at most stores where toys are sold — $14.99

www.amazon.com

Bella Sara Classic Box SetWhether your loved ones are avid Bella Sara™ collectors or newcomers to this magical world of horses, enrich their holidays with this limited-edition gift of a lifetime.

www.BellaSara.com – $19.99

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The ZombiezooNew creepy, cuddly ZOMBIEZOO collectables are here!!!! They’re cute, they’re cuddly, they’re collectible and yes, they’re even a bit creepy too! ZOMBIEZOO creatures are for you, your kids and collectable lovers of all ages who appreciate high quality, plush toys with an unusual story line that will warm your heart and make you smile — $24.99

Available at www.plushbucket.com

Domo Party Lights by Dark Horse Deluxe

You can brighten up any festivities with the all-new Domo Party Lights, featuring ten festive lights in five brilliant colors of Domo! — $14.95

Available at www.darkhorse.com

Hoodie Buddie by Abbey Dawn

Features machine washable headphones integrated into the drawstrings and a built-in MP3/iPod connector in the pocket. — $24.99

Available at www.stylenext.com

FLY Pen by Leap Frog

Is it a pen? Is it a computer? Guess what... it’s both! Check

it out! For ages 8 yrs. and up. Prices start at $39.99 and pens and accessories are available at Target stores

and www.Amazon.

com

Tweens and Teens

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Qubits® by Discovery Toys, LLC

The extraordinary new, exclusive building and design toy! Qubits are based on the strongest

shape in nature, the triangle. The flexible, rubber-like pieces can be bent into an endless array of

shapes and geometric structures. Build a bridge, a tower, a sphere, a rocket, or any

structure you can imagine. This 160 piece set includes an Activity Guide and is packed in a handy storage box.

From 7 Years – Adult—$60.00

Find It At The BeachFind It At the Beach features ocean blue end caps and over 40 hidden items with a beach theme in soothing blues, greens and coral colored pellets. This is an exciting game that is a great travel game with its enclosed pieces that will never get lost! Can you find the ray, whale, beach chair, shark, bathing suit or light-house in this contained adventure? The hard-to-find penny is still included in the Find It At the Beach game. Play Find It At the Beach in your home, at the cabin, car or office. For one or more players and enjoyed by all whether you are 8 or 98!

Available at www.finditgames.com – $20.00

STACCABEESStaccabees is a beautiful and fun new holiday game based on the traditional and multi-cultural game of Teetotum.

—$19.95Available at independent toy stores and

www.Staccabees.com

Yamodo Party Time and Yamodo Good to GoYamodo Party Time is a family based game that welcomes an unlimited number of players at almost any age. It is played in quick rounds, where players scramble to create their “best” definition to a made-up word and theme with the hope of being picked by the judge. They must be creative, but quick, because when time runs out, the Spindoodler is spun, and the consequences (like having to pass your card) only add to the fun. Every round has a new judge, word and theme, so you never know what your mind will draw out! —$24.95Yamodo Good to Go are great stocking stuffers and really encourage creativity. Kids and adults will stay entertained for hours creating drawings and definitions for this inspired collection of made-up words. Each card starts with a new word and doodle, and while there’s never a wrong answer, there are always lots of laughs!

Available at Barnes & Noble, Toys R US, and www.Yamodo.com

Games and Puzzels Lovers

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Games and Puzzels Lovers CARD GAMES7 Ate 9 by Out of the BoxFast play card game makes adding and subtracting bring fun to the whole family! Players add, or subtract, 1, 2, or 3 to the number on the top card of the pile to determine if they have a card that can be played next. Sounds simple, but with everyone playing simultaneously, the options are constantly changing. The first player out of cards wins! 2 to 6 players, ages 8 to adult.

Available at specialty toy stores and www.otb-games.com—$9.99

StoryPlay Cards™ by Think-a-lot-ToysStoryPlay Cards™ is an amazing deck of storytelling and playing cards that will delight, inspire and intrigue kids of all ages. The card deck has 90 beautifully illus-trated cards along with a carrying pouch, a rulebook and a guidebook. You can use these cards to tell stories and engage your creative imagination. You can use them to play card games like Spoons, Poker, Sets, and Concentration. Or, you can use them to engage in thoughtful conversation by choosing the card or cards you are attracted to and talking about what they mean to you. Ages 8 and up.

Available at www.think-a-lot.com— $19.99

Pirate versus Pirate™The Swashbucklin’ Game of Swords and Rewaaarrrds!Three bands of pirates have discovered an island brimming with treasure. Conquer the island by capturing the gold and silver, or by

eliminating the enemy pirates. Position your pirates carefully, enemies are all

Chronicles of the Mindby Griddly GamesFind out how well you really know your family and friends. Share your story, slip in a few fibs, and see how many people you can bamboozle! Perfect for parties, road trips, school, camp, or just hanging out with your friends. Ages 10 + —$12.99

Available at specialty toy stores and www.amazon.com

Available at specialty

toy stores and www.otb-games.com

Wits & Wagers by Northstar GamesNot a trivia buff? It doesn’t matter! Each player writes a guess to a question such as “In what year did the bikini swimsuit makes its first appearance?” or “How many feet wide is an NFL football field?” and places it face-up on the betting mat. Feeling confident? Bet on your guess. Think someone else knows better? Bet on their guess. Strike it big and you’ll be cheering like you just hit the jackpot! —$29.99*Now available in the new family friendly version Wits & Wagers Family simplifies the rules and scoring system of the popular Wits & Wagers. Now families and kids can get into the Wits & Wagers action!

Available at Target, Borders, most specialty toy stores and www.amazon.com

Consensus®

Consensus® is a game about opinions, it’s not a trivia or strategy game. Consensus® is the perfect game for a party setting, or as a family game. For 4 to 8 Players, ages 13 and up, 30 Minutes per Game. Now available in Junior Edition, Music Edition, and Movie Edition. — $24.95

Available at www.consensusgame.com

STACCABEESStaccabees is a beautiful and fun new holiday game based on the traditional and multi-cultural game of Teetotum. —$19.95

Available at independent toy stores and www.Staccabees.com

December 201018

Educational Gifts

Little PimThe Little Pim Italian for Children Gift Set Plus includes a boxed set of Little Pim DVDs 1, 2 and 3, the 8″ velvety plush Little Pim, and Little Pim Italian Word and Phrase Cards in a handy reusable, see-through tote that young children will love.Little Pim, the award-winning DVD language series that makes it easy and fun to introduce young children to a foreign language, announces three additional DVDs featuring two new characters. The new DVDs teach children 180 words and phrases in Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese in the following themes: in my home (Disc 4), happy, sad and silly (Disc 5) and I can count! (Disc 6). The star of the series, an animated panda bear named Little Pim, is now joined by two new friends: Lola the Elephant and Bob the Bobcat. Lola is a sweet and sassy pink elephant with a playful, spraying trunk, and Bob is a lovable bobcat who is easily distracted and always falling asleep — Starting at $29.99

Available at www.littlepim.com

Backyard Safari by SummitAdventurer KitGear up for adventure with the Adventure Kit filled with field essentials. This kit features the Water Tight Case, Retractable Carabiner Clip, Mini Lantern and the Pop-Up Essential Field Guide. Ages 5 & Up. —$14.95

Available at Target and Kohls, or online at www.amazon.com

BUG VACUUM by SummitSneak up on bugs and suck ‘em up! There are thousands of crawling, flying, buzzing bugs in your backyard – catch them LIVE with your Bug Vac! Become the ultimate bug wrangler with this creepy-crawly device. You can look at bugs up-close with the built-in magnifying glass. Available at Target and Kohls, or online at www.amazon.com

Ages 5 & Up, $19.99

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by Monika MiraAn invaluable source of information about Hawaii’s reef fishes. Includes over 200 colorable illustrations that helps the reader learn how to identify each fish, and teaches their anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies. — $16.95.

Available at www.lucid-hawaii.com

The Wheels On The Bus Sing-Along Travel KitDesigned to provide kids ages 3-9 with hours of fun—whether on a plane, train or automobile. Contains two musical DVDs featuring 15 animated literary classics. Packaged in a colorful and portable travel case with a handle, it also turns into a fun-filled, go-anywhere mini-suitcase for kids! —$24.95

Available at Target and Kohls, or online at www.amazon.com

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Educational Gifts

CapablesThe Capables Parenting Tool, and comprehensive, step-by-step Parenting Guide, will help YOU teach your child the life-skills they need to succeed. Now you can get the parenting answers to your most stressful parenting questions. Dawn Billings shares advice that is practical, FUN, EASY, and best of all, IT WORKS! If you are ready to motivate and inspire your child to be the best they can be, and teach your child high-level skils such as thought management, character, foresight and hindsight, emotional competence and so much more, The CAPABLES Parenting Tool & G.R.E.A.T. Child Development System is for you. Ages 3-10https://www.getcapables.com/store/category/list

Available at www.getcapables.com

Best Multiplication Songs EVER! by Abligio BooksBest Multiplication Songs EVER! shows kids that learning times tables can be as much fun as play! How it works: We learn our ABCs by singing to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It’s powerful learning. Best Multiplication Songs EVER! helps children learn times tables just as easily. Simple tunes. Simple lyrics. Kids can sing all the times tables in 8 minutes. — $14.95

Available at www.abligio.com

Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals DVDby Galloping MindsChildren enjoy watching the DVD, the animations, the music. A single DVD that teaches your child counting upto 10. Counting in Reverse from 10 to 0. Moms and Dads can use this video as a great teaching tool for teaching their children 123’s and animals. The entire video is set to classical and children’s music. Ages 1 & up. — $12.99

Available at www.gallopingminds.net

Money & Making Change DVDby Rock-n-LearnThe comical characters Penny and Bill help students learn strategies for counting coins and bills, “skip counting,” expressing money in written terms, making change, and more. Provides plenty of practice with real-world skills. Approx. 57 min. Ages 6 & up. — $19.99

Available at www.rocknlearn.com

Human Body DVDby Rock-n-LearnExplore the systems of our magnificent human body—skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems. Experience a thrilling amusement park ride called The Alimentary Canal. An in-depth look at the five senses uses amazing, realistic models. Bonus sections include tips for science tests and learning about nutrition, exercise and MyPyramid. Meets National Science Education Standards. Approx. 52 min. Grades 4-8. — $19.99

Available at www.rocknlearn.com

Primary Science Set by Learning ResourcesGo mad over science with these real tools! Sized for little hands, this colorful set entices children to experiment and explore. Includes beakers, magnifying glass, funnel, test tubes with stands, goggles, and more, all made of durable plastic. Also includes Activity guide and Cards with fun, easy-to-do experiments. There are 12 pieces in this set. Ages 4+ — $29.99

December 201020

Health & Wellness

The PowerBalance Bracelet

Power Balance is based on the idea of optimizing the body’s natural energy

flow, similar to concepts behind many Eastern

philosophies. The hologram in Power

Balance is designed to resonate with and

respond to the natural energy field of the body.

—$29.95

Available at www.powerbalance.com

Jillian Michaels Ultimate Kettle BellThe Ultimate 20 lb. Adjustable PowerBell with Jillian Michaels is

a total-body workout that integrates cardio and strength so you get the full benefits of each exercise. Space Saver Design: The innovative SpaceSaver Design of the PowerBell keeps your workout space clutter-free so you can focus on trimming down and finding that perfect you. It replaces an entire set of kettlebells in one convenient set. The Ultimate 20 lb. Adjustable PowerBell with Jillian Michaels features a 5 lb. handle, five 3 lb. weight plates and

an instructional DVD with Jillian Michaels. The weights quickly adjust from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. for convenient set-up and easy

progress. — $89.00 Available at www.walmart.com

Storyland Yoga by Playful Planet

This DVD is geared toward kids (3 to 8,) but is interACTIVE for the whole family, AND it has a 'green' twist to it, so it is positioned to do really well in a year that everyone is looking to keep kids moving and be eco-freindly. — $14.99

Available at www.amazon.com

Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Elliptical Trainer

The Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Elliptical trainer is an affordable way to work out at home on one of the most popular machines in the gym. It is compact and lightweight enough to use at home or at the office, and stores easily under a desk or in a closet.Elliptical trainer workouts burn a similar number of calories as jogging but without the risk of injury to the back, knees, hips, or ankles. Since your feet never leave the pedals the Stamina InMotion E1000 Elliptical gives a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints. — $199.99

Available at www.staminaproducts.com

Gamers

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Health & Wellness Gamers

Megamindby THQBased on DreamWorks Animation, this new video game series features unique gameplay and allows players to battle villains with inventive mega-gadgets and super abilities. SRP: $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3)/$29.99 (DS)/$19.99 (PSP) Available at www.thq.com

The Biggest Loser by THQOne of the most popular interactive health and fitness video games. Players who are looking to lose a little weight, a lot of weight or maintain their current physique, will now be able to push themselves to the next level. SRP: $39.99/$49.99

Available at www.thq.com

Battlefield Bad Company 2ULtimAte editionby Electronic ArtsAll-out-warfare multiplayer. Experience the signature Battlefield multiplayer across a variety of huge open maps, each with a different tactical and gameplay focus and set across many different environments SRP: $39.99/$$29.99

Mass Effect 2by Electronic ArtsEarth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. —$59.99

Available at www.amazon.com

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuitby Electronic ArtsPlay as either cops and racers in both a tremendously deep, fully-defined single player career and a groundbreaking multiplayer experience across all race modes. Autolog system connects friends directly to each other’s games, SRP: $39.99

Available at www.amazon.com

Medal of Honorby Electronic Arts# Fight Today’s War - Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers# Unparalleled Authenticity - Intense story with incredible pacing and variety set in the rugged Afghanistan landscape, creating a shooter experience only available from the storied Medal of Honor franchise. SRP: $59.99 Available at www.amazon.com

Dragon Age: Origins by Electronic ArtsThe survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by fate. Make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice your friends for the greater good of mankind.

—$44.95Available at www.amazon.com

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Pets

Fido’s Favorites (Faux Sheepskin)No dog’s toy box should be without these timeless classics! These toys are soft and comfy for snuggling, yet durable enough to handle intense playtime. Available in four styles: balls, bones, tugs, teds. Now through December, these toys come with a red ribbon and “To/From” gift card. —$5.49-$14.99.

Available at www.premier.com

The KONG WobblerA KONG-shaped food dispensing toy and feeder that provides a new way to entertain and challenge your dog. The Wobbler sits upright until pushed with a dog’s paw or nose, then wobbles, spins and rolls, dispensing treats through a KONG-shaped hole near the top. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging, even for seasoned Wobbler users.The KONG Wobbler is suitable for all dogs weighing 25 lbs. or more — $17.99-19.99

KONG Wubba Ballistic FriendsThe original Wubba’s cuter cousin. Each toy is made from brightly colored, durable nylon. They squeak like the original Wubba and of course have Wubba’s floppy tails for tossing, tugging and shaking. They come in cute, colorful panther, bunny, hippo and monkey characters. S= $6.99 – 7.99, L= $9.99 – 10.99, XL=$11.99 – 13.99

KonG Tugger KnotsKONG Tugger Knots are available in two sizes (Small/Medium and Medium/Large) and come in four cute characters: Monkey, Frog, Lion and Moose. S/M = $9.99 – 10.99, M/L = $11.99 – 13.99

All Kong Products Available at www.amazon.com

KonG Wubba Ballistic Friends

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• All products are non-toxic and child/pet safe• Happy Employees, Happy Customers• Organizational Services (Garages, Attics, Closets)• Fully insured

Give the Gift of a

CLEAN HOUSE

•Shore Naturals•Your Eco-Cleaning Company

(609) 798-1470 • www.ShoreNaturals.comGift Certificates Available

A Great Gift for Anyone on your list

Think Outside of the Box

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clean house and the time to enjoy it! Health and sanity are included too!

2010 HOLIDAY PROMOTION For every $100 Gift certificate your purchase,

get a $20 credit for yourself, or add it to your gift!

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Sugar-Posh Fairy PJ Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Meet Up with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Kidz Creations for Cookies and Coca

Get your picture taken on Santa’s lap

Make and decorate a cookie to take home

Make a special holiday wish with the Sugar-Posh Fairy

Save the Stamp Bring your Letters to Santa

Come in your PJ’s and get a free gift

$10 Donation Requestedproceeds go to OC Humane Society

4:00 - 6:30 Sunday, December 5

Dog House

Adopt a pet

Nativity

Slumber Party with the Sug-ar-Posh Fairy and FriendsBake up some holiday good-ies with your friendsSugar Plum OrnamentGingerbread HouseCreate a custom pillow case

Special Candy Cane Lane Gift Shop for ‘lil Shoppers

Place Your Order Now for THANKSGIVING Retail Bakery/Cafe6019 Main St., Mays Landing

609.625.0711Local Delivery • Shipping Availablewww.BrowniesSquared.com

FREE Large Coffeew/ ANY PURCHASE OVER $5 (must present ad)

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• All products are non-toxic and child/pet safe• Happy Employees, Happy Customers• Organizational Services (Garages, Attics, Closets)• Fully insured

Give the Gift of a

CLEAN HOUSE

•Shore Naturals•Your Eco-Cleaning Company

(609) 798-1470 • www.ShoreNaturals.comGift Certificates Available

A Great Gift for Anyone on your list

Think Outside of the Box

I‛m Sandy the Shore Naturals

Cleaning Elf and I love the

holiday season!I help Santa every year and I can help

you choose the best “out of the box” gift

for anyone on your list. The gift of a

clean house and the time to enjoy it! Health and sanity are included too!

2010 HOLIDAY PROMOTION For every $100 Gift certificate your purchase,

get a $20 credit for yourself, or add it to your gift!

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Sporting

GIFTS FOR HUNTERS10ft Extendible Tree Saw by Hooyman

Made specifically for hunters, this saw elimi-nates the need to bring a pole saw into the woods and it extends to 10 feet to clear shooting lanes from the ground up to tree stand levels. The Hooyman 10 telescopes to just 28 inches for easy transport.

Available at specialty toy stores and www.hooymansaws.com—$79.99

Alumi-Tech®

Magnum Climbing Treestand

by API Outdoors™ Welded-aluminum design is quiet,

stable, and sturdy. Top climbing section features a padded climbing bar, armrests, and adjustable seat, backpack straps, cinching straps, and accessory bag.

Available at www.apioutdoors.com — $279.99

ScentPrevent™ Kit by Dead Down WindThis Kit is easy to carry and includes all the ScentPrevent products necessary to get ready for the hunt. Each product contains exclusive bio-engineered enzyme formula with the power of our enzyme technology.

Available at www.deaddownwind.com — $44.99

Vero Vellini SlingWhen dad goes out in the field, you want him to be comfortable. What better way to show you care than to give him a Vero Vellini sling.

Down-N-Dirty Outdoors game callsIf dad likes turkey hunting, then DND turkey calls are the perfect gift for him. All of the calls are hand-made in the hills of Kentucky. They are designed by national champion callers, Jason Kidd and Mark Coin.

Come visit the new General Manager DAVE BAIONNO previously from Millville Harley Davidson

wwwLillistonPolaris.com • 856.896-6729 •787 N Delsea Drive, Vineland • SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER FOR MORE SAVINGS

Clothing, Helmets and Gifts

Available for Holiday Season

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AND ACCESSORIES Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not to be combined w/other offer. (Exp. 2/1/11)

IGNITE Whitetail Hunting SystemWhat better way to say happy holidays to dad than to give him a gift that keeps on giving – Rack One Whitetail hunting system. This proven whitetail feeding program will not only strengthen and grow a healthy herd, it will keep them coming back for more!

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Come visit the new General Manager DAVE BAIONNO previously from Millville Harley Davidson

wwwLillistonPolaris.com • 856.896-6729 •787 N Delsea Drive, Vineland • SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER FOR MORE SAVINGS

Clothing, Helmets and Gifts

Available for Holiday Season

15 % OFF ALL IN-STOCK CLOTHING

AND ACCESSORIES Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not to be combined w/other offer. (Exp. 2/1/11)

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Outdoor Lovers

Slalom Sled by Mountain BoyBeautiful molded plywood, full-pivot steering, slippery plastic runners, and stainless steel hardware. Made with 5/8” thick marine-grade waterproof molded plywood, the entire front section of the Slalom pivots. The sled’s wide stance makes it very stable and gives it excellent flotation in powder snow. Specialized plastic runners for top speed and control. — $129.99

Available at www.ToysRUs.com

Snow Baller by HearthSongThe Sno-Baller makes a huge pile of perfectly round snowballs in minutes, while mittens and hands stay warm and dry. Ages 5 and up.

Available at www.HearthSong.com — $8.98

Slicer All-Season Sled by Ice MeisterAn innovative, all-season sled that works on both snow and grass. — $79.99

Available at www.icesled.com

THE SHOX SCOOTER®

The first-ever active shock absorber scooter that allows riders to perform higher, faster, more awesome tricks! Unlike traditional scooters, the Shox Scooter’s supreme shocks increase a rider’s speed and air-time, making stunts bigger and better. The Shox Scooter is built with a new, innovative spring shock deck that not only absorbs impact when landing jumps and stunts, but also springs back to increase the rider’s power. The deck’s rough grip surface provides excellent foot control and traction while performing tricks. Also, the scooter’s sturdy back brake further enhances control and safety while riding. Ages 5 and up

Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.shredsled.com – $49.99

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Outdoor Lovers

Located in Central Square, Wrap It Up is not your typical gift shop.

Plus, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to any ques-tions customers may have.

Their selection of high-end gifts, jewelry, handbags but the is well worth the expense.

New Owners - come see what’s new!Bringing back unique items & cardsWe have items for all occasions: Engagement, Wedding, Baby, Bar & Bat Mitzvah, First

Communion, Conformation, Sweet 16, special birth-days. Special Events, Holidays.Don’t forget personalized invitations, and all your

NEW OWNERSHIP, NEW PRODUCTSLampe Berger, Heart Strings, Spring Street, Paprus, Sand Fransico Music Box Company

Personalized invitations for all ocassionsJewelry, handbags, scarves, childrens books, games & puzzles.

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greets customers personally. Hess describes her hands-on approach as “friendly and outgo-ing,” a style that resonates with her custom-ers, many of whom give the store plenty of repeat business.

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New Owners Revitalize Linwood Gift Shop“Wow, this place looks a lot different,”

notes a pleasantly surprised shopper who wandered into Wrap It Up, a gift store located in Central Square, Linwood. She notes the expansive selection of greeting cards still lines the walls of the quaint shop, but suddenly she notices that the selection of items on the shelves has morphed into a carefully selected menagerie of endless gifting possibilities.

“We really want to offer a unique blend of products, something different than other stores in the area.” says Somers Point resident Gail Rosenthal, who recently purchased the store with her husband Bob.

“We’re having a lot of fun, but it’s hard work,” says Gail. “I love the new Chantilly Lane Musicals,” says Gail. “They are plush animals that play music and talk to each other— you have to see them to appreciate it, they’re really cute.”

It’s obvious that Gail has an eye for fun gifts and quality items by the vast selection of distinctly stylish options now lining the shelves. In addition to a varied selection of the popular Lampe Berger Lamps and oils, you’ll fi nd everything from china tea sets and designer hand bags to that special something for the man in your life.

As you make your way through the store you’ll notice every nook and cranny is fi lled with treasures worth fi nding at varied price points. They also carry a great selection of toys and games for the kids, books, trinkets, one-of-a-kind artistry from local hand crafters–a little bit of everything.

Located in Central Square, Wrap It Up features gifts for all occassions and a huge selection of personalized invitations and party supplies.

Located in Central Square, Wrap It Up is not your typical gift shop.

Wrap It Up is all about options.

She describes her store as a place fi lled with charm, quality and possibilities.

And if you’re looking for something special or unusual, don’t be afraid to ask, the staff is happy

They are also now carrying one-of-a-kind-hand made pieces by local artists,

With Gail’s help you can create a look that refl ects your own

With a varied selection of jewelry, fashion accessories, gift items, books, custom invitations and

Chantilly Lane Musicals

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“We’re trying to have something for everyone, no matter what

they are looking for, we strive to satisfy each customer’s unique tastes,” said Gail. She points out a vast selection of unique picture frames and Budd Leather, including

luggage tags, wallets, business card holders.

“We’re already getting ready for Valentine’s Day and I’ve got some really amazing things picked out,” says Gail.

In addition to gifts and cards for every occasion, you might be surprised to fi nd that they also specialize in custom invitations at great prices. Gail has over 20 years of graphic design experience and she can personally help you create a unique

look for your invitations. Choose from a huge selection of invitation styles and designs, including the latest in fun

sizes, elaborate folds and layers, colorful papers, ribbon accents and more.

Open Daily 10am-6pm

You won’t fi nd discount-bin items at Wrap It Up, but the prices are reasonable. Plus, the staff is welcoming and helpful to boot. Without question, this store is on its way to becoming a must-stop shop for anyone looking for the perfect gift

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MAYS LANDING

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