There’s a noticeable trend in the fun Valentine’s Day gifts that I found this year!  Each one is “sweeter” than the last and sure to please women of all ages!

For Babies

Cupcake Onesies

Practical onesies look adorable when packaged in cupcake papers, trimmed with a decorative fruit or flower and sold in a bakery box! (The Baby Bunch, Cupcake Onesies, box of 6, $49.95)

For Little Ones

Hide n’ Peek Chocolates

Shapes and colors are just waiting to be matched inside this sweetheart box of chocolate truffles!  The twelve chocolates can be used to enhance fine motor skills or play a memory game.  (Learning Resources,  Hide ‘n Peek Chocolates, $17.99, ages 2+)

Candy Construction

 This building kit will not only encourage creativity, but will do so in the sweetest possible way!  An activity guide is included for inspiration with step by step directions.   (Learning Resources, Candy Construction, on sale for $34.99)

Twinkle Hearts Felt Cake

This is a deliciously fun three layer cake crafted from wool felt in either “chocolate” or “vanilla.”  The cake arrives in a white cake box, tied with bakery twine and includes a variety of Valentine themed cut outs for decorating, again and again.  Additional decoration packs are available for other special occasions! (Twinkle Kids, Garden Cake, $59, Hearts Icing, $12.95)

(Twinkle Brands, Cut-out Icing Hearts, on sale for $12.95)

Sweetheart Prissy Poof

A white tulle tutu, embellished with pink and red hearts will be a fabulous surprise for any little girl!  A matching tulle bag is also included! (Prissy Poofs, Sweetheart Poof, $49.95)

For Teens and Women

Cupcake Flannel PJ’s

Sweet and cozy, these chocolate brown pajamas with colorful cupcakes are 100% cotton flannel and available for women and girls! (The Cat’s Pajamas, Cupcake Sprinkles Flannel Pajama, $88.00)

Wish Cupcake Necklace

This too cute necklace features a gold tone cupcake with faceted glass pave and a pink glass cherry detail!! (Neiman Marcus, Wish Cupcake Necklace, $36.00)

A Candy Bar Bag

This is the perfect way to give a special woman the gift of chocolate:  in a fabulous evening bag!  I love this candy box inspired clutch from Kate Spade, right down to its bon bon clasp! (Kate Spade, Candy Bar Clutch, on sale for $187.00)

Sprinkle Necklace

Colorful and fun, women of all ages will love this quirky and sweet necklace! (Girlz Lyfe, Candy Heart Necklace, on sale for $16.00)

For Pets

Chocolate Cake Dog Toy

All dogs will love receiving their own Valentine treat:  a soft, plush “chocolate cake” toy!  From Two Poodles and Me, this toy, along with many other cute versions, retails for $10.00! (Two Poodles and Me, Chocolate Cake Dog Toy, on sale for $10.00)

Candy Dog Bed

Who could resist this adorable dog bed!  Shaped just like a piece of candy and offered in pink and blue, this bed is as cute as it gets for your best friend! (Funny Fur, Candy Dog Bed, starting at $50)

Catnip Candy Stix

Colorful, candy shaped sticks are filled with farm fresh catnip and hand tied at each end, to resemble its real candy equivalent! (The Sophisticated Cat, Catnip Candy Stix, $5)

I just love every delightful gift on this list and hope that you’ll add some sweetness to someone special’s Valentine’s Day!

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There’s something special about Valentine’s Day gifts – they can be romantic or sentimental, often appear in those lovely hues of pink and red and best of all, arrive during the cold and snowy days of winter!  Here are my favorites for 2011!

For Any Valentine:

A Cupcake Kit

Saint Cupcake offers a delicious Valentine’s Day gift – a kit that includes your choice of cupcake and icing flavors, assorted sprinkles and decorative “flags” to finish the creation!  These kits are available with three, six or twelve cupcakes and are sure to delight – the giddy reaction from my own children was proof of that! (Saint Cupcake, Valentine’s Day Cupcake Kit*, $12 – $38)

A Giant Fortune Cookie

This oversized version of the take out favorite is dipped in your choice of chocolate and filled with your own personal fortune message!  The overall size is similar to a football and the fortune is one foot long! (Red Riding Hood Edibles, Giant Fortune Cookie, $29.95)

Love Surprize Cornucopia

From Tops Malibu, this 17” cone crafted from beautiful paper is filled with fun surprises for all ages!  Your gift recipient will find a surprize ball inside of the cone with five hidden prizes, as well as seven more prizes inside of the cone! (Tops Malibu, Love Surprize Cornucopia, $19)

Heart Warmer Hot Water Bottle

Perfect for snuggling up and easing aches and pains, this hot water bottle is useful and adorable!  These rubber hot water bottles are wrapped in removable turtleneck heart sweaters. (Spoon Sisters, Heart Warmer Hot Water Bottle, $12.50)

For Women:

A Super Cozy Throw

From Pine Cone Hill, this soft, fleecy blanket features a pink and white damask pattern that just begs you to take a nap!  (Layla Grayce, Fleece Blanket, on sale for $38)

“Chocolate Sachets”

Sweeten up drawers with freshly knit chocolates that will leave clothes deliciously scented! Even better than the real thing!  (Uncommon Goods, Chocolate Sachets, $25)

Twirl Perfume

This scent by Kate Spade is infused with watermelon, orange blossom and French macaroon and is bottled with gold sequins!  (Kate Spade, Twirl Perfume, $80)

For Men:

The Phonekerchief

This clever pocket square definitely sends the right message and delivers the goods as well!  The hanky is made with silver fibers that effectively block incoming calls and texts.  Love this!  (Uncommon Goods, Phonekerchief, $15)

Love Letter Cuff Links

From Cambria Cove, these handsome cuff links feature a bold letter of your choice, surrounded by silver filigree on a black background! (Love Letter Cuff Links, $70)

Enjoy this romantic holiday and those you love most!

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My Little Sandbox

My little sandbox is another one of those bright new ideas, winning toy awards! Each set contains a 10” x 10” sandbox, a 20” x 20” play mat and lots of themed play pieces. Choices include:  Big Builder, Mermaid and Friends, Beach Party, Dino Land, Funny Farm and more! (My Little Sandbox, $42.98, ages 4 and up)

Play Houses for Girls

I just love the Rose Petal Cottage for little girls. The cottage is crafted from soft fabric and roomy enough for friends.  The accessories, which are sold individually, will allow for even more imaginative play. (Rose Petal Cottage, $199.00, ages 3 and up

Play Teepee

Join your little guy in his very own Teepee!  (The Land of Nod, Kids Play Teepee, $159.00, ages 3 and up)

Mini Wooden Kitchen

This attractive, wooden kitchen features a sink, stove top, cupboard and backsplash with utensils and other accessories and fits perfectly in small spaces! (Hearthsong, Mini Wooden Kitchen, $49.00, ages 3 and up)

Wooden Play Food

If you decide to purchase a toy kitchen this year, you must take a look at the adorable wooden play food from Polka Dot Toys! There are ice cream cones, birthday and chocolate cakes, toaster, scale, cupcakes, milk and eggs, coffee maker and more! (Polkadots, Toy Food, $19.99, ages 3 and up)

Aquadoodle Adventure Mats

Aquadoodle mats were already of a lot of fun for kids, but now this toy has gotten even better! With themes of Dora or Thomas the Tank Engine, the mats include stand up characters and vehicles. The vehicles actually move, following the doodled lines! This is a fabulous toy, reusable and with no mess, no paint, and no washing! (Thomas Toot N Doodle, $34.94, 36 months and up)

Musical Dance Skirts

These adorable pull on skirts play music like “Swan Lake” and the “Hokey Pokey” when activated by motion! (Hearthsong, Hoke Pokey Musical Skirts, $34.98, ages 3 and up)

Doorway Puppet Theatre

Turn any doorway into a Puppet Theatre! Made of durable and colorful cotton twill, this award winning toy will encourage imaginative play! Rolls away when not in use! (Hearthsong, Doorway Puppet Theater,$49.98)

Pottery Barn Kids’ Activity Table

This table includes paper roller, two drawers and two storage bins. Table legs are sold in two sizes, for little and big kids. (Pottery Barn Kids, Kids’ Activity Table, $239)

Let’s Play Mail Mailbox Play Set

This is a keepsake quality 27 piece set made of felt which includes a sturdy mailbox, postcards, letters, envelopes, messages and more.  This toy encourages reading, writing and mailing! (Uncommon Goods,Let’s Play Mail Mailbox Play Set, on sale for $19.99, ages 3 and up)

Sweet Tin Tea Set

This pink and red tea arrives in an adorable hat box style carrying case and the best part? This tea set is not only sweet, but unbreakable!  (Hearthsong, Tin Tea Set, $29.98, ages 3 and up)

(Not So) Scary Monsters

Who said that monsters need to be scary?  FAO Schwarz has an terrific “menagerie” of mythical monsters that offer more laughs than chills!  These eight, pop-eyed, long limbed tentacle beasties have arrived from England and are sure to delight! (FAO Schwartz, Not So Scary Monster, on sale for $9.99, ages 3 and up)

Ugly Dolls

These quirky little guys are so ugly that they’re actually super cute! Hand sewn from polar fleece in a variety of colors, these huggable characters appeal to boys and girls of all ages!  Each Ugly Doll comes with its own name and unique story, ready to be adopted! (Young Explorers, Ugly Dolls, on sale for $11.99, all ages)

idbids

Short for Iddy Biddy, this eco-friendly company has created a trio of characters designed to teach children about keeping our Earth happy, healthy and green!  With these cute toys, parents can instill green living without installing solar panels on the roof!  Here’s the roster:

• Scout – a fluffy white cloud who knows all about air and air pollution
• Lola – a hot pink flower who teaches about trees and plants
• Waverly – a bright blue water drop who cares “deeply” about oceans, rivers and lakes (idbids, on sale for $19.99, ages 3 and up)

Tree Blocks

These earth friendly building blocks have the feel of river washed stones and will become whatever kids can imagine!  Bark has been removed from the wood with high pressure water, exposing the beautiful hues of the wood underneath. (Fat Brain Toys, Tree Blocks, on sale for $39.95, set of 36, ages 3 and up)

Connectagons

This creative building set offers limitless opportunities for fun and challenge!  The set contains 240 colorful wooden circles each with 8 slots that allow construction to go in any direction – up, down or sideways!  A wooden box allows for neat storage. (Hearthsong, Connectagons, on sale for $19.98, ages 4 and up)

Stonees

Offering a new take on building blocks, Stonees encourage hours of creative and natural play with these colorful stone building blocks.  The beautiful contours and surfaces inspire creativity as the stones are balanced to create sculptures, figures and much more.  The organic nature of these blocks makes them a true stand out! ( Stonees, $19.95, set of 50, $53.95, ages 4 and up)

Princess on the Pea Bed Set

I just love this whimsical toy from Denmark offered by Pink Olive!  The set includes a “princess” doll, her bed, lots of quilts and of course, the pea!  This is not a gift that would be forgotten after the holidays!  (Pink Olive,  Princess and the Pea Bed, $124, ages 4 and up)

Flying Turtle

This toy is so popular at my house that we had to buy two!  It’s low to the ground and kid powered by swinging the handles back and forth to set the scooter in motion.  No motor, pedaling or batteries involved! (Hearthsong, Flying Turtle, $79.98, ages 3-12)

Wonder Golf

With this toy, kids can practice putting on a portable green that replicates real putting challenges with adjustabl feet that allow you to raise an end or side to simulate a real green!  The set is very attractive and colorful and includes:  an adjustable putter, ball holder, flags and golf balls. (Hearthsong, Wonder Golf, $69.98, ages 4 and up) 

Prissy Poofs

These are fantastically fabulous dress up skirts, or poofs!  There are dozens of styles to pick from, including seasonal designs.  Each poof is made of tulle with embellishments like ribbon, shimmery pom-poms, hearts and more!  These are truly an exceptional offering in the world of dress ups! (Prissy Poofs, Prissy Poofs, prices vary)

Super Hero Capes

Craftsbury Kids has a cape for every kid!  These satin capes are lined with a super soft velvet chamois and decorated with all sorts of fun designs for boys and girls.  Choose from lightning bolts, flowers, Jolly Roger, rocket, dinosaurs and more! (Craftsbury Kids, Satin Capes, starting at $38, two sizes available, ages 2 to 10.)

Fancy Nancy Book and Doll

Pick up this debut book and adorable cloth doll who arrives with red yard hair that’s decorated with bows, butterflies, a crown and other fancy “stuff” and dressed in sparkles, glitter and glitz! (Book, Doll, ages 4 to 8 )

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (ages 4 to 8 )

Sure to amuse both kids and grownups, this story tells the tale of “knuffle bunny” and what happens when a special “lovey” is lost! The bunny stuffed animal is a great tag along! (Book, Stuffed Animal, ages 4 to 8 )

Do you have an idea for a fabulous Christmas gift for children?  I’d love to know!

*BusyBeeLifestyle is an affiliate of Amazon, Land of Nod, Uncommon Goods and Hearthsong.

For more ideas on Christmas gifts for boys and girls of all ages, see:

• Timeless Gifts for Kids
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• Top Christmas Gifts for 5 and 6 Year Olds and Up
• Top Christmas Gifts for 7 and 8 Year Olds and Up
• Top Christmas Gifts for 9 and 10 Year Olds and Up
• Unique Birthday Gifts for Children

Are you looking for a fabulous Christmas Gift for a favorite child? Take a look at a few of my top recommendations:

Legends of Magic Kit

Setting this kit apart from others is the cool “illusion box” that makes a very official-looking performance table and instructions to help kids use compelling conversation to keep the audience entertained! (Hearthsong, Legends Of Magic, $59.98, ages 7 and up)

Magnetix I-Coaster

This new toy is really cool – incorporating magnetix components to construct a roller coaster and then adding music from your child’s I-Pod!! (Magnetix I-Coaster, $97.99, ages 8 and up)

Find It: A Container Adventure

This unique item is a cross between a toy and a game that can be played alone or with friends, at home or on the go. Each cylindrical toy is filled with tiny, colorful recycled pellets and hidden within the pellets are tons of tiny objects. Turning, spinning and shaking the container is addictive for both kids and adults. Play with Find It alone to pass the time or with a group in a competitive race to find the items! Different versions are available for kids, adults, or with themes like “Find it at the Zoo” or “Find it at the Beach.” (Find It, $17.95, ages 8 and up)

CSI Field Kit: Junior Investigator Kit

This fun, hands on kit, offers  20 different activities and over 70 working pieces.  Amateur investigators will be able to gather evidence, compare samples and catch the perpetrator! (CSI Field Kit, $47.90, ages 8 and up)

Pop-Up Scrapbook Kit

By Creativity for Kids, this award winning toy features colorful paper, easy pop-ups, stickers, stencils, rhinestones, scissors, glue stick and punch out embellishments. (Pop-Up Scrapbook Kit, $24.38, ages 7 and up)

Kick N Go Xcelerator

This scooter is unique with a kick pedal self-propulsion system that allows kids to move quickly without pushing off the ground!  A fast, smooth ride with tight turns is promised! (Pulse Kick ‘N Go, Xcelerator, $69.00, ages 8 to 12)

Boochie

This is the perfect game to get kids moving either indoors or out!  And while active, athletic prowess isn’t necessary for a win!  Players roll a large, 12 sided foam die and then take turns tossing balls and hoops towards it.  After everyone has tossed, the instruction on the die may award the points to the 3rd closest object or the furthest!  Performing other feats as you throw adds to the fun! (Boochi, 23.89, ages 8 and up)

Ruk-shuk

This unusual game encourages players to pick a card depicting a rock formation and then replicate what they’ve seen in 60 seconds or less using 7 game “rocks” that they’ve drawn from a large pouch.  Each rock bears a different point value and tallying the score cards is part of the fun.  The rock formations in the game are based upon formations from around the world and facts about each are included with the game! (Ruk-Shuk, $49.94, ages 8 and up)

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity

Published by Klutz, this hilarious 410 page book is filled with hundreds of crazy tricks and goofy ideas for hours of laughter and silliness like:  how to bounce a doughnut, fake a sneeze and much more!  This book promises to amuse kids and grown ups, too! (Encyclopedia of Immaturity, $12.17, ages 8 and up)

Lego Digital Camera

This cute camera is made of Lego blocks and can hold 80 photos before needing a computer download!  While kids can’t disassemble the camera, they can add additional Lego blocks to it! (Lego 3MP Digital Camera, $42.99, ages 7 and up)

Flowboard Alternative Skateboard

This cool new version of a skateboard promises that kids can “surf without waves, carve without snow” made possible by patented 7 wheel trucks that make an incredibly smooth ride! (Discovery Store, Flowboard Alternative Skateboard, $79.95, ages 8 and up)

Do you have a favorite idea for a Christmas gift for a 7 or 8 year old boy or girl? I’d love to know!

For more ideas on fabulous Christmas gifts for children, take a look at:

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• Great Christmas Gifts for 9 and 10 Year Olds and Up
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Gift Ideas for Girls:

All Natural Day Spa Kit

This kit has everything a girl could need for a Spa Party for four guests!  Invitations, party planning guide, shopping lists and materials to craft natural spa treatments at home!  (Mindware,  All Natural Day Spa , $29.95)

The Enchanted Doll’s House Pop-Up Book

This beautiful book explores houses from the 16^th to the early 20^th century and the families who lived in them.  Girls will read journals, explore jewelry boxes and more!  (The Metropolitan Museum of Art,  The Enchanted Doll’s House Pop-Up Book, $25.19 members, $27.99 non-members)

MoMA’s Modern Play House

Kids will be inspired to create modern spaces with an innovative set of modular nesting boxes, mix and match furniture and removable vinyl clings! (MoMA Store, Modern Play House 2010, $17.99 members,  $19.99, non-members)

Personalized Polka Dot Sleeping Bag

Girls in this age group are just starting to think about sleep overs and with an adorable sleeping bag like this one will be the best accessory! (Chasing Fireflies, Personalized Jumbo Dots Sleeping bag, on sale for $118.00)

Barbie Video Girl

Barbie goes high tech with a real video camera inside of the doll.  The lens is hidden in her necklace and the video screen is on her back!  (Barbie Video Doll Girl, $39)

Gifts Ideas for Boys:

Rip Rider 360 Bike

This three wheeled bike features back tires that swivel all the way around for an especially “wild” ride! (RipRider 360, $71.99)

Dinosaur K’nex 20 Model Building Set

This set allows kids to build 20 different dinosaurs, complete with stomping and roaring sounds! (K’Nex Dinosaurs 20 Model Building Set, $21.97)

Playmobil Pyramid Play Set

Young explorers can make big discoveries with secret chambers, trapdoors, mummies, hidden treasure and more! (Playmobil, Playmobil Pyramid, $104.99)

Speed Sensing Sport Balls

These high tech, digitally equipped balls measure the speed of your pitching with a baseball and the distance of your throw with a football! (Big Smile Toys, Digital Speed Sensing Baseball, $19.95;  Virtual Distance Football, $22.95)

Gift Ideas For Both Girls and Boys:

Super-Simple Tie-Dye Machine

Creating cool tie-dyed clothing can be a big mess, but not with this kit that includes enough supplies to dye 12 items! (Super-Simple Tie-Dye Machine, $19.99)

Perplexus

This fun game will boost children’s concentration and coordination with a 3-D puzzle that’s fun over and over! (Fat Brain Toys, Perplexus, $21.95)

Habitadule – The Perfect Play Space

This oversized construction set allows kids to create all sorts of playscapes!  The word “habitadule” is French for living spaces and offer endless possibilities!  (Hearthsong, Habitadule, on sale for $74.99)

Lego Digital Camera

This cute camera is made of Lego blocks and can hold 80 photos before needing a computer download!  While kids can’t disassemble the camera, they can add additional Lego blocks to it!  (Lego Digital Camera, $77.99)

The Come Back Kids Gift Set

This set includes four timeless toy treasures that will bring back memories for adults and entertain the next generation!  Look for the original Slinky, a Duncan yo-yo, Silly Putty and Crayola crayons in a vintage case. (The Hall of Fame Toy Pack, $9.40)

Touch the Art Interactive Books

These books allow kids to do exactly what is forbidden in museums! This set features famous works of art with fun commentary, tactile materials and interactive components! The titles themselves are fun, too - Brush Mona Lisa’s Hair, Pop Warhol’s Top,Make Van Gogh’s Bed, and Feed Matisse’s Fish! (Uncommon Goods, Touch the Art Books – Set of 4, $35)

Dogs Around the World

This adorable toy features five different stuffed dogs from five countries and their coordinating houses! One example is the Yorkshire Terrier, housed in a little English cottage. (Hearthsong, Dogs Around the World, $19.98 each)

 Disney Apples to Apples

This newly classic game is great fun in its original version and even more fun with a Disney twist!  The game features comparisons ranging from the Disney theme parks. to movies and Disney channel television shows. (Apples to Apples, on sale for $19.93)

Do you have a favorite Christmas gift idea for a 5 or 6 year old boy or girl? I’d love to know!

Busy Bee Lifestyle is an affiliate of Amazon, Hearthsong, and Uncommon Goods 

For more fun gift ideas for children ages 5 and up, see Top Birthday Gifts for 5 and 6 Year Olds and our Christmas Gift Guide, detailing gifts for kids by type!

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