Nov
27

For the babies

by Sofia   -   in Good things for kids  Shopping

Tänään sitten päästään ihanaan vauvakuplaan lahjavinkkien osalta. Yhdellekään vauvalle en tänä jouluna pääse ostoksia tekemään joten saan vain haaveilla näistä ihanuuksista.

I think when we buy gifts for babies we either buy them thinking of ourselves ( as parents) or thinking of their future rather than the likes of the baby as they are not at liberty to express their specific tastes so much. Obviously we know their likes and dislikes to some degree. But when it comes to presents we can sort of pamper ourselves too when it comes to our babies. Buy them cute outfits we love to see them in or things for the nursery we enjoy. Or perhaps lifelong keepsakes we know older children may not appreciate at a certain point in their lives when they actually open their own presents.

So my wish list for a bébé I don´t have in my life but still love to imaginary shop for.

I love a cute onesie that is comfortable enough to nap in my looks great even when visiting someone.

You can never go wrong with a classic book or even a book set. Beatrix Potter is a kids favourite year after year as who would not love these adorable talking animals.

The classic Steiff teddy was already on my other post but it would be a great gift for a special child in your life. The collectible mohair hair teddies are pricy but last from generation to generation and they feel different in your arms, more real somehow. I would know as I worked in a toy shop during my teenage years and I was in charge of the so called ” teddy room” and we actually had a whole room filled with amazing collectable plush toys. These are sold in Tingeling. 

A beauty bag is a necessity in everyone´s life and you can keep this one on a shelf as it´s so cute. 

Last but not least a baby´s first doll is always a great idea. Corolle is a classic in my life and this one is from birth onwards so perfect for the newborn in your life as most dolls are actually recommended from 18 months onwards for some reason.

Nov
26

For little boys

by Sofia   -   in Good things for kids  Shopping

Jos saisin toivoa niin tämä vesisade voisi muuttua vaikkapa lumisateeksi ja pitäisin mielelläni koko joulukuun ainakin maan kauniin valkoisena. Jostain syystä minulla on tunne, että se valkeus ja sen mukanaan tuoma valo ja kauneus toisivat vähän positiivista tunnetta tänne vallistevan tilanteen keskelle meille jokaiselle. Lueskelin aamun Hesarista muun muassa glögitestin tuloksia ja totesin, että ehkä nyt on hyvä hetki viikonloppuna aloittaa myös glögikausi. Siinä on perjantai illan drinkkihetkeen hyvä juoma ja glögi löytyy helposti alkoholittomana lapsille kaupasta. Itseasiassa pidän itsekin alkoholittomasta glögistä, mutta joskus on kiva maistella myös näitä ns. oikeita glögejäkin. Mutta nyt siis poikien lahjavinkkejä. Olin tosi ilahtunut kun huomasin, että Tingeling oli avannut nettikaupan. Itse tykkään visiteerata liikeessä kun asumme tässä keskustassa ja siellä saa aina niin iloista ja ystävällistä palvelua, mutta tiedän, että monia lukijoitani tämä tieto ilahduttaa.

This is by far the hardest category for me. I´m really not the best at this as boys are not my forté. I do have two godsons though so I will try! If you would be so kind as to add a few ideas for me and my readers at the comments. Actually for our other godson we usually get something golf related as it´s close to my husband heart and he plays and for our other sweet godson we collect wine that will have some value when he grows up as he happens to have a cellar where to store them. I also love to buy books for all my godchildren. My absolute favourite is included here. It´s also a great choice for any friend of yours.

I´m not sure how excited little boys are of soft parcels but this jumper is such a classic. The book I am always raving about is The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse from Charlie Mackesy and it´s available in English as well as in Finnish & Swedish.  I think many kids love musical instruments and a harmonica is a classic. It would also be good for an advent calendar surprise. The Maileg mom & dad in a cigar box are great for imaginary play and they just got in this mouse in a race car that we saw in the shop. It´s very cute. And my 9 year old daughter liked it too. And as most boys I know love to play with cars this classic yellow cab might make them feel like little New Yorkers. The last three items are all available in the new Tingeling webshop.

Nov
20

For him

by Sofia   -   in Shopping

Kenelle teidän mielestä on haastavinta kekesiä lahjoja? Itse tuskailen joskus mieheni lahjojen kanssa, koska keksisin hänelle aina kaikkea hirmuisen kallista jota en voi hankkia. Listailin alle niiden muutaman kalliin jutun lisäksi mielestäni kivoja ideoita, mutta toki riippuu niin lahjan saajasta. Viiniklubi voisi yhtä hyvin olla kausikortti jääkiekkomatseihin tai oopperaan ( tai kertalippu), kelloista kertova kirja vaikkapa tiedekirja jne.

Have you already sorted out your gentleman´s gift? Mine wished for a fire place hoover. I have no idea from where to get one but I´m working on it. We have one on the island but now apparently we need one for the city too. I do love to have the fire place going on rainy & windy or snowy nights but it´s always a bit of work to clear it from ashes. So I guess it makes sense to have one. 

Here are some other ideas for your man, or brother or dad.