There's a lot of people seeking gifts this time of year. Hanukkah has already started. Christmas is only three weeks away. As we approach the winter solstice, there are
many festivals being celebrated. Buying handmade, or vintage gifts is a great way to have a lower impact with your gift giving - and that's where
etsy comes in. But if you're seeking to help Santa Claus find the perfect gift, how do you make sure it get there in time to be under the tree? Buy local, of course! We have almost eighty shops now on the
Toronto Etsy Street Team. We thought we'd offer a taste of what's on offer from Toronto sellers - starting with the gifts for little ones. (We're going to follow up with a
Naughty & Nice Gift Guide, because adults like Christmas too, so stay tuned).
You little one can stay cozy and warm with a huggable
Blinky Blue the Hot Water Bottle Cover by Bellie Friends 
What's more huggable than bacon? Get the
Surprised Bacon Pillow by quacked
Cool and eco-friendly, get the
Girls' Lightning Screenprint Upcycled Denim Dress - 3T for the little girl on your list.
Older girls might enjoy the
Kawaii Light Blue/Green Sparkly Glitter Laser Cut Acrylic Layered Penguin Pendant with swarovski crystals cute happy japanese anime style by kumacraft
Children's rooms call out for whimsical art like the
Limited Edition Archival Print of Original Mixed Media Painting by Piperinapeartree
Babies need a
Sock Monkey Minky Baby Blanket by saritababy and this is the LAST ONE
Have you noticed all the kids are wearing animal hats? Bet you haven't seen a koala. Let your kid be the original with the
Koala Hat - Large - Earflap Hat by GoodYarns
A great, fun, notebook, sketchbook or diary for an older child is the
Large Notebook - Creatures by Papermuse Designs
For the little Blythe collector:
One-piece wrap dress for Blythe by kltrocks
For the practical parent with stylish baby -
So Rad Long Sleeved Kimono Bumdershirts by sorad
Check out the fun rings for girls, like the
Hostess Cupcake Ring by candychick
ClaraClips has all sorts of adorable accessories and toys for the little ones, like these
Wool Felt Baby Owl Booties
Check out this great stocking-stuffer for the little girls:
custom order children's bracelets by Bullasursum
It's all about small mammals with big teeth this February, starting with a very snowy Groundhog Day! T.E.S.T. can offer a rather more Canadian-themed rodent: check out these Beaver Stamp Cufflinks by cuffcraft, or the Toronto's most common rodent (we hope) the squirrel (see Little Squirrel by drelin). Tomorrow is Chinese New Year and we commence the Year of the Rabbit! 恭喜发财! Kiung Hi Fat Chhoi! Enjoy all these bunnies and rabbits and hares!
Little Squirrel by drelin
We hope mice are less common, unless they are Purrrfect Eco Mice by Voteza
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tu-z - The Rabbit, Linocut, 4th in Chinese Zodiac, Limited Edition by minouette
Year of the Rabbit art titled Meditative Rabbit Pointing at the Moon by GwenArtDreamscape
Get the Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Plush Doll by quacked for your little rabbit.
Send the Year of the Rabbit Happy Chinese New Year card by VintagePaperParade
Fed your rabbits the best! Organic Orange Imperator Carrot Seeds by cubits
For your little bunny's hair: Bunny Rabbit Wool Felt Hair Clip
For the perpetually late bunny: The White Rabbit Ring by candychick
Get in on the vampire trend in the Year of the Rabbit: Fun Vampire Bunny Brooch by AutumnAndBoo
Wear the Bunny on Vanilla and Red. A fused glass pendant necklace. by ellecools
Decorate with the Screenprinted Wooden Ornament- bunny with maple leaves by genevievejodouin
For the baby bunny: Angel Bunny Knitted by GoodYarns
Wear the On Sale - Miniature Rabbit Manju Charm by PetiteCreation
Wear the CutiePie charm bracelet (with bunny) by ratgirl
Use the Bunny Silhouette - Available in Print or Web Versions by SoRad
Send the TAKE ME TO THE HOP - Greeting card by thegirlinyellow
Wear the Neighborhood Animals (1.25 inch button pack) by zomb
