Teaneck—For anyone who feels like gift giving can be a trial, the staff at The Purple Bow of Teaneck offered some suggestions. While “everything emoji is so hot” (pajamas, earmuffs, stationery and more), for anyone looking for gifts that transcend the still popular and omnipresent emoji-themed novelty items, The Purple Bow experts on toys and trends lend their knowledge.
Slapzi is brand-new this month and flying off shelves everywhere. In this fun, fast-paced game the whole family can match wits and match cards to the categories as quickly as possible. The Purple Bow is already on their third order and people are buying them as quickly as they come in. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Parents who collected Beanie Babies get a kick out of the latest fad from Ty Toys with Beanie Boos. These large, glassy eyes add that element of “awwww,” and are a hit for a wide range of ages. Kids ages 3-6 love the Teeny Boos, and for 7-10 year old girls, be sure to check the larger-sized Beanie Boos menagerie.
Older children (preteen and up) love gifts that add an element of ownership to their living space. Bean bag chairs and novelty pillows are always a great choice, and let them add a personal touch.
Continuing with tweens, teens and personal space, The Purple Bow asserted that “anything with an initial is hot.” This includes initial necklaces and monogrammed bags of any size.
Girls of all ages are embellishing their spaces with keychains—whether or not they have any keys to go on said keychain. “The more keychains, the better,” said the staff at Purple Bow. With fuzzy pom poms, funny shapes, emojis and, of course, mini Beanie Boo keychains, the possibilities are endless.
Sports are always a popular gift item, and they work for any fan in the house—both boys and girls will “sport” apparel with their favorite team. For boys especially, sports-team regalia have been the hottest item selling at The Purple Bow. Hats, blankets, outerwear and pajamas are just some items selling for fans of any age or gender.
With the Trolls movie rolling out across the country, the brightly colored dolls are excessively popular, especially for girls. Yes, there are keychain options available with Trolls, too.
Lego may be a classic, but it never gets old, especially as the brand constantly updates to stay on trend with the latest pop culture phenomena. Fun for all ages, this too is especially popular with boys 7 and up.
Though everyone knows the Chanukah season is not solely about the gifts, being able to find something that reflects the interests of the recipient always brings a warm feeling to everyone involved. Enjoy all that Chanukah means to everyone.
By Jenny Gans
