24 great gift ideas for kids

Not sure what to get the kids in your life this year? Read on for 24 great gift ideas.

By Kathryn Dorrell

12-16 years:
1. Your kids can wear their social conscience on their sleeves with eco-friendly scarves, T-shirts and zipup hoodies that are made in Canada. Fifty per cent of the company's profits go to Free the Children. Me to We Style, $24.50 to $69.99. Order online at www.metowestyle.com.

2. Mindtrap Geometrical Riddles make great stocking stuffers and come in three levels. Outset Media Games, $9.99. Order online at www.boardgames.ca.

3. Music aficionados will have hours of fun with Humm Bug. The game has more than 1,000 song titles. Outset Media Games, $24.99. Order online at www.boardgames.ca.

4. David Suzuki's Green Guide (Greystone, $19.95) by David Suzuki and Canadian environmental lawyer David R. Boyd shows how to reduce your eco-footprint.

5. BBC Video's Planet Earth: The Complete Collection is a stunning series of DVDs that showcases nature and wildlife all over the earth. $69.99. Available at Blockbuster.

6. Isomers Australian Harvest Try Me Kit is a great stocking stuffer for tween and teen girls who want to try out new skin products. $19.99. Order online at www.isomers.ca.

7. Hockey Now! Fifth Edition by Mike Leonetti features great photos and profiles of more than 20 players. Firefly, $24.95

8. NHL Personalized Action Photos allow you to add a favourite fan's name to the back of a player's jersey in a keepsake photo. Choose from six NHL teams and different print options. All-Star Lineup, $19.99 to $49.99. Order online at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca (click on Easypix).

* All items available at most toy or bookstores unless otherwise specified.

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