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24 great gift ideas for kids

By Kathryn Dorrell

Not sure what to get the kids in your life this year? Read on for 24 great gift ideas.
Great gifts for kids 12-16
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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