Mom and Dad Stuff
By Christine Davis
Mom Stuff
1. Cake Boss Icing Duo and Decorating Set – This entire set is specially designed to pipe two different icing, buttercream or frosting colours or flavours at one time. Perfect for the mom who loves to decorate cakes and cookies. Available at major retailers. $12.99
2. Cake Boss 2 Tier Round Cakelette Pan – The baker in mom will love this nonstick four-cup round cakelette pan that helps create impressive miniature tiered cakes for special occasions. Available at major retailers. $16.99
3. Cookina Reusable Baking Sheet and Oven Protector – Mom will appreciate these non-stick PTFE coated sheets. Baked food slides right off the baking sheets while the oven protector catches overflow and spills before they get baked onto the oven. Available at leading retailers. Single sheets $9.99; Limited Edition trio (two baking sheets and one guard) $24.99
4. Piper-Heidsieck Rose Sauvage – A great gift that mom can enjoy for Christmas or save to ring in the New Year. This flamboyant, unique and deep rose wine offers hints of blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry and sweet strawberry freshened with citrus, mandarin and blood orange. Available at the LCBO. $69.95
5. Philadelphia Yoga Jeans – A gift that will embrace mom’s body and act like a second skin, Yoga Jeans offer maximum comfort that will hug her curves. The Philadelphia skinny has distressed details for added swagger. Available at Jean Machine. $158
Dad Stuff
1. Dove Men+Care Pro-Moisture Shave Cream – Available in Hydrate+ and Sensitive+, this shave cream lubricates and moisturizes to help prevent shaving irritation and razor burn for dad. Available at drug, mass and grocery stores. $8.99
2. With You George Cufflinks – Help dad keep you close with cufflinks that open up to a locket that holds a photo in each. Sterling silver with options for yellow or rose gold. Available at WithYouLockets.com. Sterling silver $169 US
3. Bogs Johnny Chukka boot – This waterproof full-grain leather boot is lined with soft leather and DuraFresh bio-technology that activate to fight odours. Available in scotch, coffee and black so dad has the perfect go-to boot for all occasions. Available wherever Bogs are sold. $190
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab A – Available in 8- and 9.7-inch sizes, the Galaxy Tab A offers a great viewing and reading experience, making it a perfect gift. Includes access to Microsoft Office for Android, allows for outstanding multitasking and the ultra-power saving mode extends the life of a charge. Available wherever Samsung products are sold. 8-inch $249; 9.7-inch $429
5. Philips Hair Clipper 7000 – Thanks to titanium blades this hair clipper cuts even the thickest hair. A great gift for dad. Available at Amazon.ca, Home Hardware and Walmart. $64.99
