
Today for the Children’s Holiday gift guide, I’ve compiled a list of popular stores as well as some new-to-me, unique shops that have been emailed to me when I asked for businesses interested in participating in this event! Enjoy and happy shopping! Oh, and this is going to be a long list!
Tiny Footprint Toys – At Tiny Footprint Toys, we passionately source toys that are eco-friendly and socially conscious. We carry handmade toys from local artisans and top eco-brands such as Plan Toys, Grimm’s Spiel & Holz, HaPe, Phd Pocket Disc, Tegu and Peppa. Shop online with the code “SIMPLY FRUGAL” (two words) until December 1, 2011 to receive 15% off your order and have your Christmas presents delivered to your door. (Strider PREbike not included) Tiny Footprint Toys would also love to give one Simply Frugal reader a $50 gift certificate!
ONS Gear - Home of the famous MITT-ONS! Innovative mittens which stop snow from getting in, keeping hands warm and dry. Featuring a sleeve to the elbow and a zipper at the wrist for optional wearing of the mitt with or without the sleeve. These patent-pending MITT-ONS™ have been designed to stay on! Perfect for our Canadian Winters! The Mitts are a warm Thinsulate waterproof mitt and feature a soft fleece removable sleeve, an adjustable Velcro wrist for a snug fit, a grippy surface on palm, a rip-resistant tip and a cotton thumb for runny noses. Use the coupon code Snow10 to save 10% off your MITT-ONS purchase through November 20, 2011. ONS Gear is also giving away 1 pair of MITT-ONS to one lucky reader!
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he InnoShop – The InnoShop is an extension of ONS Gear that features innovative and unique products invented by Parentpreneurs! This year, The InnoShop would love to give a 2 pack of EZ SOX to one lucky reader! The EX SOX help children pull on their socks with ease. Reinforced loops give little fingers a strong grip for pulling over their tiny toes. Cute animal faces act as a guide, showing which way is up. Non-skid bottoms make EZ SOX safer on slippery surfaces. With the coupon code InnoShop20, you’ll save 20% off your EZ SOX purchase through November 30, 2011!

Today I Ate a Rainbow - Today I Ate A Rainbow creates products that help parents set healthy eating habits by getting kids excited about eating fruits and veggies! The Today I Ate A Rainbow kit comes with a fridge chart, 4 sets of tracking magnets, 4 achievement magnets, color coded shopping list and The Rainbow Bunch book. Valued at $20. Simply Frugal readers can get an additional 15% discount by entering the code KIT when purchasing a rainbow kit! One reader is going to have the chance to win a Today I Ate a Rainbow Kit!
Name Trains – Name Trains features beautiful handcrafted wooden name trains available in whatever name you’d like! The name trains make great gifts. What child doesn’t like to see their name in something so permanent? The trains are Thomas compatible as well! If you desire to make a purchase, mention Simply Frugal, and with a train order you will get a free little car with your order, and any train order with a photo car will get a free key chain with the same photo on it! NameTrains.ca would also love to give one reader a 5 letter name train with the Engine and Caboose! (additional letters are $4.00 each)
Little Jummy – Little Jummy is a new business started by Aleasha that features very cute handmade baby bandana bibs and burp cloths. I think that these would make great gifts! When Aleasha’s son started teething, she created the bandana bib that would work for soaking up the drool as well as look stylish. As he’s gotten older, they work great for absorbing the mess caused from eating! To place an order, simply visit Little Jummy on Facebook, pick out the fabric design you’d like (fabric name is under all the photos), then email [email protected] with your choices. Bibs are $12. Burp cloths are $15. A matching bib and burp cloth set is $20. Write the coupon code xmas2011 in your email order to save 20% off until December 11, 2011! One Simply Frugal reader is going to win a bib and burp cloth set of their choice!
Temperate Textures – Custom Knitting Designs: A great place for unique custom made hats for infants up to adults. These hats are great for everyday wear and for those perfect photo shoots! Choose your own colours and modern style. Hats styles are available for all four seasons so always remember to check in and see what’s new. Use the coupon code ADULTHAT to save 10% off all adult hat orders. Temperate Textures is also generously giving one Simply Frugal reader a chance to win a custom childs hat of their choice and size!
sweetbabydealz - sweetbabydealz.com is a brand new weekly deal site targeted towards moms and babies. A new deal will become available every Monday at 8am EST. They promise to deliver quality, parent-recommended products at sweetly low prices, and as much as possible to support brands that are organic, natural, eco-friendly and made locally (in Canada!) with love; products and brands that we would only buy for their little ones and themselves. sweet babydealz is also generously providing three separate giveaway prizes! Three Envirosax bags, a Bebek bottle set, and a Lalabee Bathworks baby gift set!
Layla & Me Boutique – Layla & Me Boutique is another brand new shop on Etsy! You’ll find some beautiful hair bands and hair clips for baby girls to ladies! Keana’s two year old daughter is her inspiration for the shop. She loves making unique pieces for hair and enjoys creating flowers with different fabrics, whether it be vintage or store bought. Layla & Me Boutique is giving one Simply Frugal reader the chance to win a hair clip from the shop!
Playpants- Playpants Modern Bloomers are proudly made in Vancouver, Canada with 100% certified organic cottons and recycled hemp. Our designs are inspired by our own children to reflect the individuality, playfulness, and simplicity we strive for in our everyday lives. Cover your diaper and discover your style at playpants.ca. One lucky reader is going to win a pair of “laundry day” playpants, which is their best selling denim bloomer with a modern frill and made with 100% Organic indigo denim.
ItsyBitsy Kids – Custom made tutus for the Princess in your life. Christine started making tutus as a personal hobby for her little girl. After posting pictures on facebook, she had custom orders from other mom’s also wanting tutus. Providing excellent customer service, her tutus have been sold to all ages (including adults for Halloween and dance recitals), and for all different types of occasions (photo shoots, ballet and personal enjoyment). Her end product is superior and her special touches are what girls love about their tutus! I must say, that Christine is awesomely quick with email replies and her tutus are adorable! One Simply Frugal reader is going to be lucky enough to win a custom tutu! To place an order, simply email Christine with your special tutu requests. Tutus range from $25 – $35 (shipping costs will be determined at the time of ordering).
Andrea’s Clips & More – Andrea creates some fabulous clips for mittens, pacifiers, nursing cover/bib clips, Sophie the Giraffe leashes and more, so you can end the frustration of forever lost or dropped items! You can also find no slip hair clips and crochet hats and headbands! Don’t tell my Sister in Law, but I’ll probably be getting my niece a Sophie leash for Christmas since my she lost her Sophie at the park last time they were visiting! Use the coupon code SIMPLYFRUGAL11 to receive free shipping on your purchase of $10 or more through December 5, 2011. If you like, you can even shop online at her Etsy shop. Andrea is giving one lucky reader a pair of mitten clips and a boys adjustable tie!











