We can think of no better duo than a partnership between Target and LEGO, and now that exact collaboration has arrived!

Available now, the LEGO® Collection x Target will be the bullseye retailer’s most inclusive partnership to-date. It will feature sizes ranging from XXS-4X in women’s apparel and S-5XLT in men’s apparel, and sensory-friendly and adaptive options for babies and kids like flat-lay seams.

The collection has almost 300 items and ranges in price from $1.50-$120 (most under $30) and include items like storage boxes, tumblers, brick-inspired apparel and even fanny packs.  Keep scrolling to see some of our fave products!

Minifig Plush Dolls

Mugs

Fanny Packs

Cookie Cutters

Pet Products

Notebooks and Bags

Mittens

You can find more info about the LEGO Collection x Target at ABullseyeView.com and check out the convo on social media using #LEGOxTarget. 

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Target and LEGO

 

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Newsflash! Build-A-Bear is having a major Deck the Halls sale! Not only can you stock up on plenty of festive apparel for your cuddly pal, but the workshop has also launched tons of fun new friends!

To start, from now until New Year’s Eve, Build-a-Bear is dropping new bears every week. A recent sneak peek shows beary special designs that include baking cookies, Santa, poinsettia, Christmas and New year’s Even bears.

photos: Courtesy of Build-A-Bear

Plus, shipping only costs $6! So what kind of bears can you snag from this huge sale? Keep scrolling to see some of our faves!

Holiday Grogu™ Plush

$43

Happy Hanukkah Bear Dreidel Gift Set

$33

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Bear Gift Bundle

$40

Buddy the Elf™ Bear

$40

Timeless Teddy Santa Claus

$45

Pawlette™ Reindeer Skirt Gift Set

$34

––Karly Wood

 

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Local businesses are the bedrock of communities throughout San Diego and they’ve weathered quite the storm recently. As we approach the gift-giving season, let’s remember our awesome local businesses and (look to them first) as we’re searching for the best Christmas gifts and Hanukkah gifts. We’ve rounded up a bunch of local shops to make your holiday shopping beneficial for both your recipients and small businesses in San Diego. Read on for our holiday gift guide.

Little Renegades

Little Renegades

A gift that helps build empathy and kindness? Yes, please! The San Diego-based, mom-founded business Little Renegades is a mindfulness company that offers tools for kids to learn more about themselves and empowers them to practice emotional regulation by tuning in to their feelings and surroundings. Since moms know what parents need, the products are simple and easy to use, and practical for busy schedules.  Products include Activity Cards that are chunky and just right for little hands, as well as Mindful Journals that are 128 pages of prompts and space to record their feelings and the world around them. 

These adorable digital downloads are also available for bedrooms or classrooms (a great add-on to a teacher's gift!). 

Online: Little Renegades

Pangaea Outpost

Pangaea Outpost is a quintessential San Diego business, showcasing more than 70 local artists just blocks from Pacific Beach. Guests are immersed in a veritable shopping paradise filled with jewelry, apparel, kids' toys, crystals, decor, local art and local artisan creations, as well as plenty of imports from around the world. So whether you want to share a piece of San Diego with an out-of-town loved one, or you're looking for the cutest duds for your little beach lovers, stop by Pangaea Outpost and check those boxes off your list. 

Online: Pangaea Outpost 

Vuori Clothing

If you live in San Diego, you're familiar with Vuori Clothing and even know how to pronounce it ( "vee-OR-ee,"). They've mastered everyone's favorite jogger and have the softest performance apparel line that's perfect for a workout or a coffee run. It's true that now they're more of a nationwide success than a small-town shop, but they started in Encinitas and are focused on supporting the community they love. It's also a great spot to shop for all those hard-to-find men on your list. 

Online: vuoriclothing.com/

Maya's Cookies

Maya's Cookies Website

We featured Maya's Cookies last year and we'd be remiss not to mention them again. After all, Santa isn't the only one who loves milk and cookies. Order a few gift sets from Maya's Cookies in San Diego and amaze all your sweet-loving friends and relatives. The award-winning, vegan shop ships nationwide so you can send a set to family you may not be able to see in person this year. Another reason we love supporting Maya's Cookies is their commitment to community engagement. They give back to San Diego youth and underserved communities, making shopping local extra sweet. 

Online: mayascookies.com

Pigment San Diego

Husband and wife team Chad Anglin and Amy Paul own Pigment San Diego, located in the One Paseo shopping center in Del Mar. The store focused on supporting local artists from day one when the shop opened in 2007 as an art gallery to showcase local artists. With a heavy focus on the fundamentals of art and sound design, thoughtful merchandising followed. Slowly but surely, the store outgrew the first location and eventually moved two doors down to their current 3,000 square foot space. Entering the space today, you'll be struck by the beautiful aesthetic, and the color-coded merchandising is captivating. The wall of houseplants will make your green thumb come alive. So whether you grab a puzzle for your in-laws or a succulent (and the perfect planter) for your BFF, we guarantee that finding a gift for anyone and everyone on your list just got easier! 

Online: shoppigment.com/

Cradled Boutique

Whether you're looking for your own little sweet pea or other pint-sized recipients this newly-opened Alpine boutique serves the wee ones in your life. From onesies, cardigans, teething necklaces to sophisticated furniture you're sure to find a gift your recipient will love in Cradled Boutique. 

Online: cradledboutique.com 

Tremont Collective

The just-opened Tremont Collective is a 3,400 square foot outdoor venue in the heart of coastal Oceanside that is an ideal spot to grab a peppermint latte from Communal Coffee and get into the holiday spirit. From Brixton, which started in a garage in Oceanside and has since grown to a nationally beloved apparel shop, to AL FRESKO, a luxury outdoor experience company, the collective offers an opportunity to level up your gift-giving game and get something unique for loved ones. 

Online: tremontcollective.com/

Solo

One trip to Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach can solve all your holiday gift-buying dilemmas. The beach town's design district is brimming with artisan shops like Solo, which is meticulously curated and truly has something for everyone. From your three-month-old niece to your antique loving aunt, you can find a unique and often locally crafted gift at this neighborhood favorite. 

Online: solocedros.com

The Library Shop

We love supporting book stores (and budding book worms!) because nothing compares to the magic of cracking open the spine of a book so the story inside can spring to life in a young reader's imagination. If you want to gift books this season, check out our full roundup of the best independent bookstores for kids in San Diego. On our shop local list, we're highlighting The Library Shop because it not only has plenty of excellent books but a great assortment of other gifts, including apparel and jewelry. 

Online: thelibraryshop.com 

Clay and Craft

Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend or want to share an experience with someone, Clay and Craft in Encinitas is worth exploring. The timeless and minimalist pottery is perfect for the "interior design" lover on your list. The "Best of San Diego" business also offers a dose of self-care by offering classes where you can spin and play with clay. Classes are available for both adults and children. 

Online: Clayandcraft.com 

Kateboards

Jo Savage Photography

Do you have a 'lil or big skater on your list this year? The Bloom is an old-school pool board that's perfect for cruising around town and in bowls. It has a deep concave, wide platform, and a substantial nose + tail. It's ideal for all levels of riding and whoever is on it will feel like they're coasting on clouds with the softer and bigger wheels. Gift the board and then be sure to check out our list of best skateparks in San Diego—2022 will be full of new adventures. 
 
Encinitas, CA
619-736-1185 
Online: www.kateboards.com

––Aimee Della Bitta

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Do you want drink a snowman? Now you can, thanks to Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Snowman.

As this sweet chocolate snowman melts inside a warm cup of milk, he instantly turns it into a delicious cup of hot cocoa. In addition to the chocolate shell, these sweet snowmen are stuffed full of mini marshmallows which are released as the chocolate melts for the perfect topping.

photo: Trader Joe’s

At just $1.99 each, the Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Snowman is a holiday steal. The only trick is managing to find one on store shelves. Fans on social media have reported that many Trader Joe’s locations keep selling out.

To manage the mania this season, many Trader Joe’s are limited how many each customer can buy at once to five. While that sounds initially disappointing that you won’t be able to gift one to every single person in the fam, the limit ensures that everyone can enjoy this chocolatey goodness during the season.

If you want one of these adorable snowmen for yourself, make sure you get to your local TJ’s before they’re gone.

—Shahrzad Warkentin & Karly Wood

 

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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by…grabbing a pair of Hanna Andersson’s newest Elf pajamas! The apparel company has partnered with Warner Bros. to bring fans of all ages a limited-edition capsule collection for the holidays. 

Hanna Andersson’s classic stripes and fair isle patterns are decked out with scenes and characters that include Buddy the Elf and Mr. Narwhal that both kids and adults will love. Shop styles that include long johns, flannel pants, sleepers, pet PJs, hats, a sweatshirt and dress starting today, Oct. 25.

Perhaps the greatest news is that the collection includes Hanna Andersson’s classic Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton matching family pajamas in fair isle for adults, kids, babies, and dogs! The whole family can get in on the holiday fun, while watching Elf, of course.

Prices range from $30 to $50 and you can shop the entire new collection at hannaandersson.com while supplies last.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Hanna Andersson

 

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Black Girl Magic is a powerful thing! Rebel Girls, the global empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls, is releasing a new book to celebrate the stories of Black women and girls. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is available for pre-order now

Inside the book you’ll find women from over 30 countries featured, with plenty of familiar names: tennis player Naomi Osaka, author Toni Morrison, singer Aretha Franklin and filmmaker Ava DuVernay. You’ll also discover the stories of astronaut Jeanette Epps, journalist Ida B. Wells, Empress Tatyu Bedel and many more! Like all Rebel Girls publications, it features beautiful content, this time focusing on Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators and editors.

This is the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series. It’s hardcover and a hefty 260 pages for hours of story time with your family. You can pre-order it now for $35 and it will ship on or after September 28.

To celebrate the release, Rebel Girls has launched a multimedia campaign that includes a book tour, new apparel and a partnership with various organizations to amplify community and give back. You can also buy an audiobook version that’s narrated by a stellar cast of Black women, including several award-winning actresses. Learn more on the brand’s website and get excited to celebrate these inspirational stories!

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Rebel Girls

 

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Whether you have a major Disney princess fan or a little who loves a good dress up sesh, Janie and Jack’s newest line is fit for a queen (in training).

The Disney Princess Collection by Janie and Jack is a 50-item lineup of apparel, shoes and accessories all inspired by the most famous princesses of all: Cinderella, Belle, Ariel and Tiana. Each mini collection includes both casual and party clothes, in addition to items like headbands, gloves even wands!

We love the over-the-top cocktail-style dresses, but can’t wait to get our hands on adorable and comfy items like jumpsuits, leggings, joggers and sweaters.

The collection ranges in price from $16.50 to $135, and in sizes ranging from three months to 12 years.

In conjunction with the new collection, Janie and Jack have also launched the “Everyone’s A Princess” campaign, which shares the message that every child can be a princess by embracing attributes like courage and kindness––just like a Disney princess.

The campaign is highlighting the stories of five inspiring kids on Instagram, who are real life “princesses,” performing good deeds and sharing kindness in their community.

You can shop the new princess line at local Janie and Jack stores and on janieandjack.com.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Janie and Jack

 

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OREOs—and all their variations—are indisputably delicious. Now there’s one more way to enjoy the classic sandwich treat. You might want to add New Jersey to your upcoming trips list, because the first-ever OREO Café has opened!

Located at American Dream, the retail and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, the café is a dream come true for your sugar tooth. It features a treats bar, where visitors can pick from delicious items like a waffle sundae with baked-in OREO pieces or a cookies & cream OREO cheesecake. Or you can customize a treat by choosing a dessert base, then picking from a wide range of OREO-inspired toppings, adding up to more than 200 possible combinations!

Of course, there are plenty of OREO items to buy, including packages of cookies and limited-edition merch. That includes tote bags, branded apparel, home decor and more! We’re fans of the fuzzy slippers and the giant cookie pillows.

If you can’t make it to New Jersey but really need an OREO pillow in your life, you can buy online through oreo.com. But we’re definitely putting this new café on our bucket list!

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of OREO

 

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You probably know Christian Robinson from his best-selling children’s books You Matter and Another and for his award-winning illustrations in Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña. He now brings his joyful, inspirational designs to Target as they launch the Christian Robinson for Target collection of home goods, apparel and books for babies and kids.

This limited-time collection, which continues Target’s commitment to sourcing and designing more products with Black creators and designers, includes bedding, pillows, wall art, t-shirts, onesies, pajamas, and exclusive editions of four of Robinson’s books. The clothing options include adaptive and sensory-friendly apparel. Most items are under $25, with the collection ranging in price from $6 to $70.

“We know our guests want their homes to be a reflection of themselves and look to Target for inspiration and new ways to explore their creativity,” says Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Target. “Christian Robinson’s curiosity and creativity are unmatched. We’re thrilled to be able to introduce our guests to such a special partner and deliver an inclusive collection that is as inspiring as it is affordable.”

Discussing the partnership, Robinson says, “As a child, drawing became a way to make space for myself and to create the kind of world I wanted to see. Working with Target to bring this collection to life has been a dream come true and I hope it helps all Target guests, big and small, create a space of their own that is timeless, captures their imaginations and sparks their curiosity.”

The Christian Robinson for Target collection will be available on the Target website and in stores beginning August 15; new home products will arrive in October.

—Eva Ingvarson Cerise

All photos courtesy of Target

 

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