The List: Your guide to great holiday gifts
We put the season's hottest toys to the test
Watch video demonstrations, see the toys in action with our child testers, find toys in your price range and compare prices.
Nov 19, 2011 | 12:30 pm | Loading…
The List: Gifts under $10
1. STOCKING STUFFER: Kids will love brushing with these Dr. Fresh Barbie and Batman battery-powered rotary toothbrushes ($5.99) at Walgreens.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts from $10 to $20
1. HEADS UP: These stylish crocheted headbands button in the back for extra comfort ($12 each) at MOss, 424 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts from $20 to $30
1. LEATHERY SHELL: The colorful leather turtle wrist purse ($14) and turtle key ring ($7) are great accessories for the tween girl at the Wild Grey Hare, 116 Mill Street in Kimmswick.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts from $30 to $50
1. WHAT AN ANGEL: The Perfectly Paisley "Christ is Born" figurine stands about 9 inches ($30) at Fran's, 426 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts from $50 to $100
1. YEAR-ROUND TREATS: You'll find year-round treats in the festive Christmas Delights tin, which includes Vanilla Deelite body lotion, Sugar Scrub, Candy Cane soap and Snow Fairy shower gel. There's even a massage bar, perfect to relieve the stresses of the season ($54.95…
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts from $100 to $300
1. FULLY LOADED: This Saucony running top has a pocket for your iPod, an LED light for running in the dark and DryLete fabric to keep you warm and dry ($74.99). Add the Saucony glove-mittens with rechargeable LEDs ($39.99) at Fleet Feet, 278 THF Boulevard in Chesterfield,…
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts over $300
1. FRESH SOLUTIONS: Create your own tea service from the Japanese Tetsubin and Tatara cast iron collection: Red Imperial Dragon cast iron tea pot ($169.95), large warmer ($39.95), red Imperial Dragon cups ($12.99 each), Yoho black coasters ($12.99 each), sushi tray ($69.9…
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: When all other gifts fail, give a gift card
Sometimes, you just don't know what to give someone. In those cases, gift cards work great. You could take the easy route and get a mall gift card or a Visa gift card, but here are a few more specific ideas.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Thoughtful gifts that will give back
Want to give twice this year? Many holiday gifts pull double duty and keep on giving long after they've been unwrapped. Proceeds from these gifts support charities, food programs, farmers, artisans and supplies for children.
Dec 12, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for the home and garden
Jumbo-size numbers get their own pieces of this colorful pie in the Riley multicolor clock.
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for sports fans and outdoors lovers
1. PITCHING MOUND: Two titanium necklaces are twisted together to form one Phiten Titanium Tornado necklace. Spurred by popularity on the pitching mound during the World Series, you can rock the the same sporty style as your favorite players ($46.99, for the 22-inch) at S…
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for pets and animal lovers
Serve Fido only the best from this Plush Meat and Cheese Toy Set.
Nov 21, 2011 | 5:00 pm
The List: Gifts for kids and tweens
1. A DIFFERENT KIND OF SHERPA: These soft sleepover favorites feature snuggly sherpa exteriors and yarn-dyed cotton gingham lining. Polar bear and moose heads, paws and tails add character and a soft spot. Personalization is $7 extra ($79-$95) at Pottery Barn Kids, Plaza …
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for the fashionista
This wool-blend fabric cape accommodates all body shapes and sizes.
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for the foodie
1. FINEST PEPPERS: Special peppers are mashed with a small amount of Avery Island salt, placed in white oak barrels and aged for approximately three years and then blended with premium white wine vinegar, strained and bottled as a small batch of Tabasco Reserve Pepper Sau…
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for technology and gadget lovers
1. ARCADE FOR IPAD: The ThinkGeek iCade for iPad and iPad 2 features a functioning joystick and buttons to play your favorite games ($99.99) at thinkgeek.com.
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for movie and TV buffs
1. SUSPENSE COLLECTION: A guaranteed hit is the new "Essentials Collection" of five Alfred Hitchcock films from TCM and Universal Home Video. It includes: "Rear Window," "Vertigo," "North By Northwest," "Psycho" and "The Birds" — the must-have movies for any suspense coll…
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for bookworms and literature lovers
1. WHAT KNOT: Looking like a page torn from an old diary, these origami paper "fortune cookies" actually contain different quotes from famous books ($13.95 for 12) at findgift.com.
Nov 21, 2011 | 12:00 am
The List: Gifts for travelers and roadtrippers
Delsey's new Helium Colours hardside carry-on combines vibrant style with durability and features an integrated TSA combination lock for added security.
Nov 21, 2011 | 5:00 pm
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Nov 18, 2011 | 10:02 pm | Loading…
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