Rockin' Mama's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

The furry friends you can personalize and create at Build-A-Bear Workshop are cuddly, adorable, and fun.  More than just a stuffed animal, it’s an experience your child will cherish.  Take your child into a store to stuff, dress, and box up his new furry friend.  Or, if you’re in a hurry, check out the company’s “Gifts on the Go,” a selection of “customized furry friends that are stuffed, dressed, and conveniently packaged in gift sets.”  Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.

MSRP: Varies $15-$20 and up

Ages: All

Gender:  Boys and Girls

Popularity: 58% [?]

Looking for a fun, creative, and delicious way to celebrate the season?  Adults and kids will have fun assembling and decorating the Gingerbread Houses offered by Wilton.   Everything you’ll ever need is in the kit (but you can buy additional accessories to complete that perfect house if you’d like).  My personal favorite? This Pre-Baked and Pre-Assembled Gingerbread House Kit.   Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.

MSRP:  $16.49 (ranges from $12.99 to $49.99)

Ages:  Everyone

Gender:  Everyone

Popularity: 67% [?]

Sit down with a hot cup of cocoa and enjoy this enchanting and adorable animated film.

“A young boy embarks on the holiday journey of a lifetime in the city that never sleeps in the charming animated movie Little Spirit: Christmas In New York.  Moving to a new house in a new city is never easy, but when Leo’s dog (and best friend) Romona is accidently lost in Central Park, Leo is determined to find his furry little friend in time for Christmas. Feeling lost and alone, a magical spirit takes him on an incredible adventure and Leo soon learns that this new city isn’t as scary as it seemed – and that the true meaning of Christmas may just be found in the people he meets along the way.”

Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.

MSRP: $16.95

Ages: Preschool +

Gender:  Boys and Girls

Popularity: 45% [?]

Children’s room and wall decor has never been more fun!  Wallables 3D wall decor brings color and play to a child’s room. They also play music, teach the alphabet, and glow in the dark. We like them because they’re easily removable.  The company recently launched their green line, featuring soy-based wall decor items.  Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.

MSRP:  $19.99

Ages: Baby Toddler, Preschool

Gender:  Boys and Girls

Popularity: 64% [?]

“Apple Grove is a place where innocence and imagination translate into fun. The characters, playsets and storybooks teach friendship, curiosity, courage and other important life lessons.” Bonus…each set comes with a storybook for that added educational component.  Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.

MSRP:  Varies.  Playsets $24.99 to $34.99, Friends Pack, $9.99 to $14.99.

Ages: 18 months to 4 years of age

Gender: Boys and Girls

Popularity: 55% [?]