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Presents Perfect

Don’t be a Scrooge. Our holiday picks will have every Tiny Tim on your list grinning from ear to ear.

Spirit of Presents Past
Go back to the earth with I Love Dirt: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature (Anthropologie, 100 Highland Park Village; 214-219-4510). Then get up in your head with Yamodo, a game in which kids give meaning to made-up words (Learning Express, 6828 Snider Plaza; 214-696-4876).

Spirit of the Present
Indulge her love of sparkle with a pair of rhinestone-studded Converse with pink princess laces (Little Heiress, 6959 Lebanon Road; 214-432-1612). And for her throne? The Cubino Chair is sublime (Baby Bliss, 6721 Snider Plaza; 469-232-9420).

Spirit of Presents Future
Power House teaches budding environmentalists to build a house with regenerative energy sources. Or tell ’em to hit the road with EzyRoller (both at The Toy Maven, 6025 Royal Lane; 214-265-9971). Part bike, part scooter, its adjustable frame means it grows with your daredevil.

Bye-bye, bah humbug.

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PLAN
Deck the Hall
What: Pictures with Santa and loads of activities followed by a children’s concert featuring Lisa Loeb.
Why: Get your tix before they sell out.
When: Sat., Dec. 13.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. (214-692-0203). Tickets online.

STROLL
StrollerFit
What: Pre-register for January classes and get December classes free.
Why: You gobble, gobbled all weekend.
When: Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.
Where: Biggers Activity Center, 5817 Hillcrest Ave. (214-321-5575).

SEE
Santa’s Holiday for Strings

What: Puppets come to life in this holly jolly celebration.
Why: No strings attached.
When: Thru Dec. 23.
Where: Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. (214-740-0051). Tickets online.

Location
6025 Royal Ln
@ Preston Royal Village
Dallas, TX 75230
214-265-9971
2301 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201
214-670-3600
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