Mr. Happy will always be my favorite, because- well, because he’s happy!

I was an accident-prone type of kid, which earned me the nickname Mr. Bump. This tee would have been perfect for me. Isn’t he adorable?

Finally, because we all know kids who don’t stop bouncing around.

Who is your favorite Mr. Men character?

Right now at oldnavy.com: from Oct 20-22 only, if you spend $75 or more get 15% off; spend $100 or more and get 20% off. Just use the promo code “GETMORE” at checkout.

This is an amazing book which features “female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking” among others! This is the book every little girl needs on her bookshelf. We got this for a much-loved niece this year, but I also got one for myself! Buy on Amazon: The Daring Book for Girls

Beautiful. Tear-jerking, too- and that’s from someone who doesn’t have kids of her own! Recommended for children aged 4-8, this book is destined to be a classic. Here’s a quote: “the moon smiled with such wonder/ that the stars peeked in to see you/ and the night wind whispered,/ ‘Life will never be the same.’. See what I mean? Buy on Amazon: On the Night You Were Born

From Bob Greene (of Oprah fame) comes this different kind of “diet” book. He promotes a lifestyle change, which we all know is the real secret to losing weight and keeping it off, and gives you a step-by-step of how to do it. Maybe more importantly, how Oprah did it. Buy on Amazon: The Best Life Diet, or take it a step further and get The Best Life Diet Daily Journal as well!

For the Star Wars fan you know- and we all know someone- you won’t go wrong with this delightful Star Wars pop-up book. Just look at this (click the picture to see a larger version):

So very cool! Buy on Amazon: Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy

Moleskine Journal $9.95

Van Gogh painted in them, Hemingway wrote in them, Matisse sketched in them. Moleskine notebooks are a joy to use. This one, a Black Pocket Size Ruled Journal measuring 3.5 x 5.5, is only $9.95 at Barnes & Noble.

Make Your Own Healthy Doggie Biscuits Kit $9.95

We have one of these “activity kits”, and it’s brought so much happiness to our three dogs already. The kit features adorable bone-shaped cutters, and a recipe book for all needs, including vegetarian, anti-allergy, and reduced calorie. Also at Barnes & Noble.

Cote d’Or Mignonettes Noir de Noir $9.45

Ah, the luxury of dark chocolate. Noir de Noir means extra dark- these chocolates, at 56% cocoa content, are not for the faint of heart. Beautifully packaged in a gift box, this is a mix of 24 solid rectangular-shaped mini-chocolates. Such decadence… at less than 10 bucks! From Chocolate Source.

Cocktail Anyone? Kitchen Towels
$10

A lovely set of three kitchen towels that include recipes for popular cocktails (Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai, etc.) from Martha Stewart. Ten bucks at BedBathStore.

Classic Marvel Superheroes Kit $9.98

It’s finds like these that make shopping online fun: this kit includes statues of Captain America, Spider-Man, The Hulk, and Wolverine- as well as a 128-page book featuring the histories of these well-loved Marvel characters. A collector’s item, this is on sale at Barnes & Noble for $9.98 (down from $24.95).

Barbie Ballerina Doll $5.99

A toy under ten bucks? A Barbie, no less? Oh, yes. I found this on Shopzilla, and it’s our favorite blonde in a glittery ballet costume, complete with a tiara that doubles as a ring for your little girl. $5.99 at Boscov’s.

Handmade Chocolate Cupcake Ornament $9.95

Sometimes, less is more. This Christmas ornament is mouth-blown and hand-painted in Poland exclusively for Sur La Table. 2 1/2′ tall, and available at Sur La Table for $9.95.

Illuminated W.O.R.D. Touch Screen Game
$9.97

A hand-held device featuring four fun word games: Word Search, Text Tumbler, Letter Train, and Alpha-MixerUp. Features a full-size illuminated touch screen and a stylus for easy entry. For less than $10, what a deal! Get it for $9.97 at the Discovery Channel Store.

Marie Claire Magazine (1-Year Subscription) $8

I love magazine subscription gifts because they’re gifts that keep on giving- for a whole year! Marie Claire is $8 a year- just right for the style maven on your list. For men, Esquire is also just $8 a year.

LUSH Skin Sin Hand & Body Cream
$9.50

You knew I had to toss some LUSH in here, didn’t you? Warning: this hand and body cream is addicting! Especially during the colder months, when your hands are dry and painful. Sour Cherry-scented, with chamomile, almond oil and cocoa butter. Mmmm. Maybe get one for yourself as well? $9.50 from LUSH.

… and there you have it: ten stylish christmas gifts that you won’t have to break your bank for. Be sure to bookmark this page, and come back tomorrow for the second part of this series: 10 Gifts Below $25!

Obviously, I would have loved to have one of these Lego watches, which you “build before wearing”. Water resistant up to 100 feet, with analog-quartz movement. Just $14.99 at Amazon. The child in your life will love it.

Your baby is the cutest baby in the world, make no mistake about that… but imagine how much cuter he’ll/she’ll be in Anne Geddes’ Bunny Border Hat & Booties Set.

Made of 100% cotton knit, it features an Anne Geddes bunny print that can only be called “adorable”. And it’s a real steal at only $9.50 (on sale from $24.50).

**Update: the bunny set is no longer available. If you’re looking for Anne Geddes products, might I suggest something here?