Celebrity-Approved Gifts to Help You Finish Your Holiday Shopping

With literally millions of gift ideas at our fingertips these days, narrowing down the best of the best to give to your family and friends can be a daunting task – especially as the holidays quickly approach. Over the years, celebrities and influencers have curated their own holiday gift guides, in the hopes of helping you narrow down your options and find the perfect gift for each and every person on your list. To help make your gift shopping experience even easier, we’ve compiled some of the top celebrity-approved gift items that you can conveniently find at London Drugs! From Oprah Winfrey to Mariah Carey, here are the celebrity-approved gift ideas that will help you tick off the last few names on your holiday shopping list.

Oprah’s Picks

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019 list is full of covetable items, expertly curated by Oprah and her team. This year, that includes the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender and Sony XB12 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker, which you can both find at London Drugs! The Ninja Foodi brings the heat, with its new heating element that can boil in minutes to cook soups, simmer sauces and even melt cheese for fondue! Plus, it can still blend your favourite frozen drinks and smoothies with ease. The perfect gift for a foodie. Meanwhile, the Sony Extra Bass Speaker is a must-have for the music lover on your holiday shopping list. The speaker is waterproof, dustproof, rustproof and washable, meaning they can take their music with them pretty much anywhere. They’ll love the enhanced low-end tones, and the Li-ion battery that will last up to 16 hours.

Mariah Carey’s Pick

Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas. After all, can you even think about Christmas without ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ popping into your head? This holiday season, Mariah is spreading Christmas cheer not only with her tunes, but with her hand-picked gift ideas too. Some truly unique items made her list, including the Arcade1Up Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet. These Arcade1Up games just launched at London Drugs this year, and they’ve already become a huge hit with customers! Enjoy the nostalgia of playing Pac-Man and Pac-Man Plus with this classic upright arcade cabinet. Gift it to someone with a love for old school arcade games, or introduce it to your kids as a way for them to explore the wonderful world of arcade gameplay for the first time. Plus, it’s the perfect way to get the whole family engaged in some fun together once the gifts are unwrapped on Christmas Day.

Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to pick up one of Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas albums on CD or vinyl too, to get you in the holiday spirit this season!

Ellen’s Pick

The official ‘Ellen’s List’ is out, and there’s one particular gift that made the cut and caught our eye: the Nintendo Switch Lite. No surprise this made the list, as it makes a great gift, especially for kids and teens. In fact, Ellen called it “the hottest toy of the year.” This new small, light version of the Nintendo Switch system has been optimized for handheld play. It’s also compatible with the popular Nintendo Switch games, like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and more. They’re sure to keep the kids occupied for hours on road trips or anywhere else!

Jessica Simpson’s Pick

As you may have already learned in our blog on the resurging trend of film photography, film cameras have become a hot item once again. And not just with those who have used film before. A whole new generation is now exploring film photography for the very first time! That’s why it makes perfect sense that Jessica Simpson would pick the Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera, when she shared her favourite holiday gifts with People Magazine.

“We love all kinds of photography in our house! I can’t get enough of this precious time with my three kids without documenting everything. Capture memories in the moment and give friends an artistic keepsake. This camera is also fun for kids to use and create cool collages.”

Know someone who already has an Instax Mini camera? Fujifilm’s themed film (like Star Wars and Frozen 2) make great stocking stuffers, as does a stylish Instax Mini camera case or a cute little Instax Mini Album to store their snapshots.

Christina Milian’s Picks

The Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera clearly is one of the hottest holiday gift ideas for 2019! Not only did it make Jessica Simpson’s top picks, but singer (and actress – have you watched Falling Inn Love yet?) Christina Milian shortlisted the fun instant film camera on her holiday gift guide with E! News. She also featured another hot item on her list – Apple Air Pods. These are a must-have for any techies, or really anyone with a compatible Apple device (think: iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac). They deliver a fully wireless headphone experience and include a handy charging case, so they’re always ready to use. They’re automatically on and always connected, so you can change a song, make a call or even make a request from Siri on the fly.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka’s Picks

When it comes to the holidays, actor Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka are known for going all-out. Their home is immaculately decorated, and they’ve become experts in holiday entertaining. With two 9-year-old twins, they also now have a pretty good knack for finding the perfect gifts for kids. In their 2019 holiday gift guide, the couple named Squishmallows stuffies and The Lego Movie 2 – Benny’s Space Squad set as must-have gift items. Apparently, both their kids will be getting Lego this year, according to David and Neil’s holiday Q&A in People Magazine!

Jillian Harris’ Picks

Local celebrity Jillian Harris, co-host of HGTV Canada’s “Love It or List It Vancouver”, and former Bachelorette, has shown time and time again that she can curate the best of the best in her annual holiday gift guides. This year, her ‘Gift Guide for Him’ included some of her husband Justin Pasutto’s favourite things. He earmarked both the Apple Watch and Apple Air Pods as his top tech picks. Showing up in several holiday gift guides, it’s safe to say Air Pods will be one of the most popular items gifted this season. Apple Watches also make a great gift, with various models and price points to choose from. The newest model, Series 5, comes with both GPS and Cellular capabilities, so you can stay connected with just your watch. It’s also swimproof, has an always-on retina display, and Emergency SOS among other handy features. If they already have an Apple Watch, accessories like these Spigen Rugged Armor cases, or style-conscious Apple Watch Straps would also be a smart gift idea.

 

We hope some of these celebrity-approved holiday gifts ideas will help you finish off your holiday shopping! Need your gifts delivered extra quick? When ordering from londondrugs.com, check and see if Same Day Delivery is available in your area and make sure to order before the designated cut off time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Green Gifts

If you have left a few holiday gifts until the last minute, and you have a green stocking to stuff, take heart. Here is a quick list of sustainable products that are quick to pick up at your local London Drugs.

For the Beauties

Eco Tools Beauty SetPhysician's Formula Glamour Set

Eco-Tools Beauty Kits – With brush handles made from sustainable bamboo, packaging made from tree-free paper and a recyclable and reusable storage tin, the Warm Winter Glow Beauty Kit is a great gift for the sustainable fashionista.

Physicians Formula Non-Toxic Glamour Set  – Featuring Organic Wear® 100% Natural Origin Makeup, 80% Organic Tinted Moisturizer and 70% Organic Mascara that is 100% free of harsh chemicals, parabens, synthetic preservatives, GMOs and synthetic fragrances. It’s also cruelty-free.Burt's Bees

Burt’s Bees – A great green company. Even though they are owned by Clorox, this brand continues to impress with innovative natural products, low-waste packaging (check out their lipstick!) and a zero waste manufacturing facility. Choose from lip balms, gift sets, and even pet products.

For the Hipsters

Marathon Mechanical ClockCaprina Goat's Milk Soap

Marathon Mechanical Clock – The ultimate analog gift for your hipster friends. 100% human-powered (wind-up) and grid-failure resistant. And it’s got a loud alarm. When it goes off, you WILL wake up. Comes in low-tech black or classic white.

Caprina Goat’s Milk Soap – These soaps are made with traditional saponification to gently cleanse skin. Produced from the milk of eccentric goats from a Canadian family-owned company in Ville St-Laurent Quebec.

For the Green Thumbs

Gardians of the Galaxy Chia Pet

Guardians of the Galaxy Chia Pet – OK, any Chia Pet is green, but the one that looks like Groot is, well… GROOT! Cardboard box, pottery head, seeds, and fun. All sustainable, recyclable, and green. (There is one piece of plastic in the box, but you can Bring Back the Pack so that’s recycled, too). Pick up in-store.

For the Chocolate Lovers

Pacari Chocolate

Green & Black’s – A Green Deal holiday classic. Organic, fair trade, and available in a range of delicious varieties.

Pacari – This premium brand promises ‘organic chocolate from tree to bar’. USDA Organic, Vegan, Beyond Fair Trade, and B-Corp Certified.

Zazubean ChocolateTheobroma Chocolate

Zazubean – Certified Fair Trade, USDA Organic, not to mention vegan and Kosher. Also some of the best chocolate names in the business. (Nutbar, anyone?)

Theobroma – Certified organic, Fair Trade and Gluten-Free, by Quebec Chocolatier Vigneault. Nice stocking-stuffer stick size.Green Magazines

For the Magazine Lovers

The holidays are a great time to curl up with some sustainable reading, from healing herbs to vegan foods to solar heating plans.

And they’re all recyclable (or burnable in a wood stove for heat).

Visit the magazine section at your local London Drugs and browse for your special green someone.

Fill out the subscription card for a gift that gives all year long. Pick up in-store.

 

For the Coffee and Tea Drinkers

Ethical Bean CoffeeSalt Spring Coffee

Ethical Bean Coffee – Roasted in Vancouver; you can actually scan the code on each bag to see details on the origin and roast. Certified organic and fair trade.

Salt Spring Coffee – Organic and Fair Trade; they also support coffee farmers and communities with their Fair to Farmer Fund.

Commercial Drive CoffeeKicking Horse Coffee

Commercial Drive Coffee – Here’s a local roast with a genuine East Van Vibe for the true hipster on your list. Certified Carbon Friendly and USDA Organic.

Kicking Horse Coffee – Roasted in the Kootenays for extra mountain flavour, this organic & Fair Trade blend is also available in a decorator tin just in time for the holidays.

Traditional Medicinals Teas

Traditional Medicinals Organic Teas – A great gift for the long, cold winter season. Certified Canada Organic and available in a variety of flavours.

For the Water Bottle Toters

Stainless Steel Water Bottle

London Drugs Stainless Steel Double-Wall Water Bottle – Keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. Durable, stylish, and ultimately recyclable.

For the Yogis

PurEarth Eco Yoga Mat

PurEarth Eco Yoga Mat – Non Toxic, Latex, PVC, and Chloride Free. Named one of Outside Magazine’s 12 Best Yoga Mats.

For Everyone

Energizer Rechargeable Batteries

Energizer Rechargeable Batteries and Charger – This is a green gift we recommend every year, because it keeps on giving. In fact, not only can you save money in the long run, you’ll also cut your battery waste by up to 75%

Wrap it All Up Sustainably

Seagrass BasketAdwood Pinecrate

London Drugs Seagrass Basket – It’s the gift box you can reuse all year long. Handmade from 100% natural materials. Comes in several sizes.

Adwood Pine Crate – Made from sustainably managed forests in BC, these crates look naturally good the way they are, and are also perfect for painting and decorating.


Be sure to let your giftees know that they can BRING BACK the PACK (including Styrofoam) from any London Drugs gifts, recycle old electronics and small appliances when they get new ones, and recycle beyond the Blue Box at their local store all year long.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Easy and Convenient Gifts for Those Who Don’t Like Shopping

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

The Christmas season can be an exhausting time of year, and gift shopping can add to that pressure. Figuring out the best gift for each person on your list and running around to purchase them can make even the happiest time of year a stressful one. That’s why we’re here to simplify your holiday season with a holiday gift guide and a one-stop shopping experience that enables you to get something for everyone on your list in one place — and you can buy it all online if that’s even easier.

Strategy: Buy Gifts Everyone Will Love

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: KitchenAid Food Processor2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Philips Espresso Machine

When it comes to reducing your shopping time, it’s all about strategy. Think about gifts that everyone could use and buy multiples for the various people on your list. These could be practical gifts like a KitchenAid Food Processor (everyone needs to eat!) or the Philips 3100 Series Espresso Machine. Who doesn’t like coffee?

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Sodastream2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Salton Goose Neck Kettle

The SodaStream Fizzi is great for all ages. It makes drinking water more fun for kids and is perfect for adding sparkling water to cocktails for the older crowd.

A cup of tea is super cozy at this time of year, and a new stylish kettle is a wonderful gift. Slippers are another great gift for cold winter nights, like these comfy ones from Perry Ellis.  

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Perry Ellis Lined Clogs Slippers

Strategy: Buy Gifts They Won’t Buy Themselves

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Sunbeam Heated Back Wrap2018 Holiday Gift Guide: ProActive Heat Therapy

Another good strategy is to go for luxurious gifts that people just don’t buy for themselves. The Sunbeam Heated Back Wrap has Shiatsu massage functionality; it’s like getting a massage whenever you want.

The ProActive TheraHeat Electro Stimulation and Heat Therapy also offers heat and pulse action at a variety of intensity levels.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Chefman Electric Griddle and Crepe Maker

The Chefman Electric Griddle and Crepe Maker adds a level of glam to breakfast. Crepes are delicious and delightful, but hard to make at home without the right tools. This griddle and crepe maker brings brunch home!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Burberry Brit for Men

Fragrances are another luxury option that everyone enjoys. For men, the Calvin Klein Eternity for Men set with both a fragrance and a matching body wash or the Burberry Brit for Him set of two scents would make great gifts.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Marc Jacobs Daisy Set2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Calvin Klein Euphoria Set

Women will enjoy the Marc Jacobs Daisy Set or the three-piece Calvin Klein Euphoria set, which includes a purse spray for a mid-day fragrance refresh.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: JBL Soundgear Neck Speaker

Lastly, you can always try getting something weird and unique that your friend or family member hasn’t even heard of, like this JBL Soundgear Neck Speaker. It’s exactly that, a speaker that hangs around your neck, creating an immersive sound landscape. You can interact with it by voice control and even use it to take calls. It’s super cool new tech and will definitely be a surprise to any recipient.

We’ve got all kinds of gifts for all kinds of gifters. Need more holiday gift help? Check out londondrugs.com for more great gift ideas.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Affordable Gift Ideas for the Budget Conscious

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Affordable Gifts for the Budget Conscious

Christmas can be tough on the wallet. That’s why we offer plenty of great gift options to suit any budget. We’ve rounded up some of the best, most affordable gifts (all under $100), so you can spread holiday cheer while keeping your bank balance in check.

For Grooming

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Conair Infinity Pro Curl Secret2010 Holiday Gift Guide: CHI Air Ceramic Iron

Give the gift of gorgeous hair with the Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret. This device automatically draws hair into the curl chamber where it holds and heats the hair, producing a perfect curl every time.

The CHI AIR 3-in-1 Ceramic Iron curls, straightens, and styles. Multiple heat settings can heat just the inner or outer tourmaline ceramic plates, or both, to create curls, waves, and perfectly straight hair. You can create a variety of hairstyles with just one tool!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Braun Multi Groomer

For the men, Braun’s MultiGroomer similarly offers multiple functions. Shave, trim, and style with four length options including a 1.2mm comb for the perfect three-day beard. It’s waterproof for in-shower convenience and only requires five minutes of charging for one shave.

For Beautifying

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: London Premiere Complexion Brush Set2018 Holiday Gift Guide: NYX Whipped Wonderland Shadow Set

The London Premiere Complexion Brush Set contains five makeup brushes for applying foundation, powder, brush, eye shadow, and lipstick. It’s a great starter set at a reasonable price!

Combine that with the NYX Whipped Wonderland Shadow Set or the e.l.f. Eye and Face Palette.

For Cooking

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: London Drugs Pressure Cooker2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Blue Diamond Frying Pan

Instant Pots are still super popular gifts, but the London Drugs 6 Litre Pressure Cooker is a similar option at a lower price point. If you don’t think your recipient will use all seven features of the Instant Pot and really just wants to come home after a long day at work and have dinner ready in 30 minutes, then the pressure cooker is perfect on its own. For versatility, though, the Instant Pot is your best bet with pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, and sautéing features all in one device.

A classic frying pan is always welcome and the Blue Diamond Frypan offers incredible heat conduction in its diamond-infused ceramic coating. It’s about four times more thermal conductive than copper while still being non-stick and dishwasher safe.

For De-stressing

2018 Gift Guide: iHome Aroma Speaker with Lighting2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Relaxus Himalayan Salt Lamp

We recommended aromatherapy diffusers in our Trend Seekers Gift Guide, and the iHome Aroma Speaker with Lighting combines a diffuser with a lamp and a speaker. Three gifts for the price of one! The built-in fan spreads the scent of essential oils across the room, while the speaker wirelessly streams music via Bluetooth. The lamp functionality offers seven light therapy modes, including an option to mimic candlelight.

Crystal salt lamps are also a great option for the wellness lover on your list. The handcrafted lamps, with salt mined from the Himalayas, produce negative ions that may improve health and boost energy. Everyone loves their soothing orangey-pink glow.

For Fun!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Super Mario Brothers Party

Lastly, if you want to give a gift that’s all about fun, try Super Mario Party for the Nintendo Switch. It’s a great party game that’s enjoyable for everyone to play. And if they don’t have a Switch, we have an extensive collection of board games for more analog fun.

We’ve got all kinds of gifts for all kinds of gifters. Need more holiday gift help? Check out londondrugs.com for more great gift ideas.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Quality Christmas Presents that Stand the Test of Time

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Quality Gifts that Will Last

If you want to give quality Christmas presents that will last, or if your loved ones tend to eschew trendy gifts for classic styles that withstand the test of time, this gift guide will help you choose the kinds of gifts that you’ll really love giving, and that will truly be appreciated.

For the Music Lovers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Vinyl Restoration System2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Marshall Noice-Canceling Headphones

Music lovers who are dedicated to quality sound will love our selection of vinyl records ─ they sound better and they’ll last forever. We carry all kinds, everything from classics like the Beatles to newer artists like Drake.

If they already have an extensive collection, then the Kirmuss Audio Ultrasonic Vinyl Restoration System will clean and restore those records to pristine condition while the Marshall Mid Noise-Cancelling Headphones ensure amazing sound quality.

For the Cinephiles

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: London Drugs Microsuede recliner2018 Holiday Gift Guide - Sony 65-in OLED 4K UHD HDR Android TV

If your recipient loves movies or television, then set up their living room with the London Drugs Rocker Recliner Chair and a new Sony 65-in 4K television. This super slim TV has acoustic sound technology, meaning the whole screen provides sound.

For the Comfort Seekers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Sunbeam Heated Blanket2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad

Folks who value comfort and coziness will love Sunbeam’s heated blanket and heated mattress pad. With five heat settings on the blanket and 10 on the mattress pad (and both featuring a 10-hour auto-off function), they’re great ways to add some hygge to the home. And they’re both machine washable and dryer safe!

For the Travellers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Targus Laptop Backpack2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Treefrog Ultraslim Notebook Bag

For travelling techies, a new VIP Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Backpack will ensure their holiday travel is a breeze. It unzips to lay fully flat, making it easy to display your laptop for security to screen, but its structured piping enables it to stand upright. The water-resistant base protects valuables from spills and weather.

Tree Frog’s Ultra Slim Notebook bags are super stylish alternatives. Their ultra-slim design features a padded interior to protect your computer, a detachable shoulder strap, a zippered pocket on the front, and an accessory pouch on the back.

For the Photographers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Fujifilm Mirrorless Camera2018 Holiday Gift Guide: HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer

Nothing is more precious than memories, and the Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera or the Sony Alpha A7 II DSLR will help preserve those forever. Photo buffs will love the HP Sprocket Photo Printer. It makes printing photos at home super simple, so those memories don’t just languish on a memory card.

For the Beauty Lovers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Calvin Klein Fragrance Set2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Elizabeth Arden Fragrance Set

Make it a scent-sational Christmas with a luxurious gift set. Fragrance sets make a perfect gift for the beauties in your life. Calvin Klein and Elizabeth Arden both have fragrance sets available, with their signature scents and matching body lotion for the ultimate in glam.

We’ve got all kinds of gifts for all kinds of gifters. Need more holiday gift help? Check out londondrugs.com for more great gift ideas.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Cool Finds for the Trend Seekers in Your Life

2018 Gift Guide: Gifts for Trend Seekers

We all have friends and family who love to stay on top of the latest gadgets and trends. In some ways, this makes them easy to shop for, if you know what’s trending. But what if you don’t? Well, you check out this holiday gift guide and let us help you! London Drugs has all the hottest gifts to keep you and your loved ones on trend.

For the Serenity Seekers

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers: Aromatherapy Diffuser2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Aromatherapy Diffuser

Aromatherapy diffusers are all the rage, and they make great gifts during this busy and potentially stressful time of year. Show your gift recipient how much they mean to you with an Ellia Soothe Aroma Diffuser or the adorable Coastal Cactus diffuser.

Add in some essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, or Fight It, the perfect combination of oils to ward off colds.

For the Beauties

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers: La Roche Posay Beauty Kit2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers: Biotherm Beauty Kit

If you want to really pamper someone, the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum Kit or the Biotherm Skin Oxygen Holiday Set will get their skin hydrated and glowing for the new year.

For the Coffee Connoisseurs

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Braun Coffee Maker2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Russell Hobbs Coffee Maker

The latest coffee makers from Braun and Russell Hobbs are sleek, stylish, and equipped with the newest technology to brew coffee quicker. Who wants to wait for their morning cup?

The Braun Digital Touch Screen Coffee Maker brews 12 cups in under 10 minutes and tracks freshness using a digital indicator. This Russell Hobbs 8-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker uses advanced technology for full flavour extraction and features a permanent gold-tone filter and self-cleaning function, reducing waste.

For the Health and Fitness Buffs

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers: Ninja Mega Kitchen System2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers: FitBit Charge 3

For your uber-healthy friends and fam, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System has everything one needs for eating healthily. The 2-horsepower motor connects with a 72oz blender jar, 8-cup food processor bowl, or two single serve cups for juice or smoothies on the go.

The latest version in the Fitbit Charge series continues to track overall health, workouts, and sleep while adding call alerts, text notifications, and updates from favourite apps.

For the Sound Hounds

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Sony Smart Speaker2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Klipsche Multi-Room Speaker

With many hopping on the smart home train, why not get your trendy friends and family started with the Sony Smart Speaker? Not only is it voice controlled with the built-in Google Assistant, it’s also got touch-free gesture control.

For a more traditional sound system option, the Klipsch Multiroom Speaker with Play-Fi has a gorgeous mid-century modern look paired with modern sound technologies.

For the Snap Happy

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Go Pro Camera 2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - DJI Spark Drone

GoPro cameras are perfect for capturing Instagrammable adventures in the mountains, and the DJI Spark drone makes those beautiful aerial shots possible.

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Fuji Film Instax

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6’s selfie mode and selfie mirror produce perfect selfies you can treasure forever.

For the Tech Savvy

2018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - Apple Watch Series 42018 Gifts for Trend Seekers - iPhone XR

Finally, the two big items this year for the trend seekers on your list should be the Apple Watch Series 4 and the iPhone XR. The latest versions of these tech must-haves have just gotten better.

The Apple Watch has automated workout detection and advanced health features, and the built-in cellular functionality means you don’t need to have your phone on you to take phone calls and messages!

The iPhone XR sports the most advanced LCD screen in the cellular marketplace, an incredible new camera, and has the option to support dual SIM cards. It’s no wonder they were both on Oprah’s Favourite Things list this year!

We’ve got all kinds of gifts for all kinds of gifters. Need more holiday gift help? Check out londondrugs.com for more great gift ideas.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Hot Gifts for Kids of Every Age

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

Christmas is coming! Time to start making your list and checking it twice. Christmas is such a magical time for children, so it’s important to choose the right toys and gifts for them. Don’t worry, London Drugs has got you covered with the hottest gift for kids as well as a few other toys you might not have considered.

For Kids Aged 0-3

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Mega Bloks2018 Holiday Gift Guide Mega Bloks ABC Train

Your little one will be ahead of the class with the Mega Bloks 123 Counting Bus Set and 123 Learning Train, which feature big printed numbers on the blocks so kids can learn to count while building a friendly train or bus.

The Mega Bloks ABC Train offers a similar, engaging opportunity to learn the alphabet during play time.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Mega Bloks Fast Tracks2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Mega Bloks Fire Rescue

For children who just want some fun, the Mega Bloks First Racers Fast Tracks Racing Rig and Block Builders Fire Truck Rescue encourage hands-on play and tons of excitement!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Playskool My Little Pony

Some things never go out of style, like My Little Pony and friendship. The My Little Pony Celebration Castle offers both in an adorable purple playset. What’s more fun than a dance party with Pinkie Pie and StarSong in a spinning castle turret?

For Kids Aged 3-5

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - LOL Doll2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - LOL Glam Glitter Surprise

L.O.L. Surprise dolls are the gift that keeps on giving, since each one of them offers seven layers of surprises, including which doll you get. These highly collectible toys even make use of the sphere they’re packaged in, which become a doll display or purse carrying case. Go big with the L.O.L. Glam Glitter Surprise dolls!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Paw Patrol Fire Truck

Your child can join Paw Patrol favourites Marshall, Skye, and Zuma in amazing adventures with the Paw Patrol Fire Truck Set. With a ladder, siren, mini hose and water cannon (that actually launches three included projectiles!), the Paw Patrol is off to the rescue.

For Kids Aged 5-8

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Fingerling Blaze2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Fingerlings Untamed Dinos

Fingerlings, the adorable animatronic toys that cling to your fingers, were so popular last year that people were selling counterfeit versions to meet the demand. This year you’ll want to get the Fingerlings from the Untamed Dinos set: Blaze, Fury, Razor, Stealth, Scratch, Ripsaw, Tracker, and IronJaw. Or grab the Untamed Jailbreak set with an exclusive T-Rex! The Glitter Panda Fingerlings are popular this year too.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Skyrocket Pomsie2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Squeezamals

Pomsies are kind of like furry Fingerlings. These soft fuzzy toys are interactive, like Fingerlings, but they can clip on to a backpack, wrist, clothes or wherever you child wants. With up to 50 different reactions, your child will never tire of their cute new friend!

If your child likes Pomsies, they’ll love Squeezamals. These round, plush toys are even cuter, with giant sparkling eyes and sweet smiles. Think stuffed animals, but super squishy and tons of fun.

For Kids Aged 8-11

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Magic Wizard Set

Older kids are a little more dextrous, so they’ll do well with toys that involve more pieces as well as those that stimulate them intellectually. The Ideal Street Magic Wizard set is a great gift for your budding magician, with supplies and instructions for over a hundred different magic tricks. Your child will be enthralled for all of Christmas break!

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall

Another great hands-on toy is the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall. This set includes a buildable Great Hall and tower, complete with house tables and banners, fireplace and food, as well as 10 minifigures of everyone’s favourite characters. Grindelwald’s Escape LEGO set is a great complement to this, and it ties in nicely with the latest Fantastic Beasts film.

Board games are still popular gifts this year, including favourites like Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Codenames, Pandemic, and Trouble.

For Kids Aged 12-15

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Nintendo Fortnite Switch2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids - Pop Funko Wobblers

Video games are still the hottest gifts for tweens and teens, especially Fortnite, currently the most popular video game in the world. For kids new to video games, grab the Fortnite Double Helix Bundle that comes with the game and a Nintendo Switch console. If they’re already playing Fortnite, give them the new Deep Freeze bundle available for PS4, Xbox One, or the Switch.

Funko POP toys are big hits with this age group too! Try the Star Wars Wobblers with bobble heads, the Rock Candy Marvel superheroes, or the Marvel Captain America set with two classic Funko POPs and two pocket POP keychains.

We’ve got all kinds of gifts for all kinds of gifters. Need more holiday gift help? Shop our selection of toys for other great gift ideas.

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