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Gifts for Kids: 2012 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for a gift for a kid in your life? Check out our gift guide of local, small businesses in Oak Park and Forest Park.

In the last week, I've traveled to nearly every boutique, shop and store in Oak Park and Forest Park on the hunt for great holiday gift ideas. I've been amazed at the wide selection these stores have to offer and the great prices they offer their merchandise at.

Shopping locally at small businesses saves money on shipping and gas, allows you to see and touch what you're purchasing and keeps your money in the community.

Shopping for kids is fun—just think about what you wanted at that age! Still, we've managed to assemble a great collection of gifts for kids big and little, girls and boys. Here's what we found.

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Learn more about these businesses, give a review and find contact information in our directory:

The Magic Tree Bookstore

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King's Kloset

Modest Skate Shop

Forest Park Emporium

Pumpkin Moon

Geppetto's Toy Box

Every Last Byte

Majama's

Sugarcup Trading

Did we miss your store? Contact the editor at matthew@patch.com to schedule a visit to your store.

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