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Gifting Done Right
When we think about Christmas and all the beautiful families getting together to share in the holiday spirit, we are reminded of the special gifts embedded in our memories and how they came to be. Whether it's a special teddy bear that's taken everywhere, or a blanket that soothes a baby at night, the best gifts that we give to the children in our lives are the gifts that promote wholesome values.
If done right, gifts can become heirlooms - cherished for years to come. Or they can inspire a young life to be set on a firm path. So, instead of buying large quantities of cheap gifts this holiday, take some time to really think about your purchases and how they may inspire the future little genius' among us. |
| | | Get Them Rolling with Fun Wheels Like These...
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| Little carpenters-in-training can keep the tools of their trade close at hand with this clever wooden pushcart. Magnetic forces hold the hammer, screwdriver and wrench securely in place on the front, while an assortment of building supplies (wood, nuts, bolts, washers and kid-safe nails) can be kept on top for easy access during playtime, or stored away in the bottom of the trolley. Click here for more info...
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| The Tricycle Wagon, featuring quality slatted-wood wagon pulled by a shiny red tricycle, is every child’s dream machine! Its uses are endless and so are the adventures. Kids pack the wagon with furry friends, toys, and supplies and hit the road for a picnic, clubhouse, or their best friend’s house. Every day kids find more fun ways to use their ultimate 3-wheeled playtime ride. |
| | Young children will love pushing, and eventually riding on this candy-colored wooden llama. Add fun by repeatedly dropping Aztec-style wooden shapes (cactus, sun, gold coin, pan flute, sombrero, and temple) through the removable, slotted seat cover. This 3-in-1 toy, beautifully painted in yellow, red, and turquoise designs promotes walking, fine motor skills, and a toddler’s first independence! Click here for more info...
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| | Inspire Craft Time with Creative Gifts Like These....
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| Crafty Creations™ Cookie Kit - A cool collection of real cookie tool essentials perfect for aspiring chefs—plus five scrumptious heirloom cookie recipes not found outside a certain recipe box until now. It’s time for them to be shared, and for kids to learn how rewarding it is to make and give. Includes a 23-piece baking set, festive gift bags, recipes for five different kinds of cookies, as well as blank recipe cards. Click here for more info...
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Wool Felt is one of the most versatile and practical craft fabrics. Its softness, durability and rich texture make it a great choice for many toys, dolls and puppets, and since the edges do not unravel it's perfect for teaching children to sew and for quick and easy projects. Click here for more info...
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| Pottery Wheel - Whoever invented the wheel must have been a potter. While the powerful wheel does the work, you get to be creative. Jump right in—the machine comes with two pounds of air-dry clay, three clay knives, a cutting cord, six paint pots, two paintbrushes, and inspiring instructions. Exceptionally sturdy, and the closest we could come to a professional wheel, it runs on electricity or eight C batteries. Click here for more info...
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| | Send Them Out In Nature with Gifts Like These...
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| Hoot ’n’ Holler Animal Caller - Imaginary beasts, alerted by the incredibly realistic sound quality of this animal caller, lead the way to pretend-play adventures. Drawn from nine different habitats, the animals are all experienced in inspiring exciting exploits. Blow into the caller to create one animal voice, or flip a switch to change calls. Click here for more info...
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| Songbird Feeder with Field Guide - Tweet! Tweet! Providing sustenance for local birds, bird feeders can help threatened populations recover and strong populations continue to thrive—right from your backyard. This hardwood feeder arrives fully assembled and can be conveniently filled through the hinged roof. And as a bonus, it comes with a set of 10 field guide cards with interesting bird facts. Click here for more info...
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| Stick-lets® - Discover a spectacular new way to play with a time-honored and renewable kids’ favorite resource: the stick. Stick-lets’ set of 12 flexible, colorful, and safe silicone connectors includes six different shapes in six different colors that can be twisted, stretched, and otherwise manipulated to accommodate almost any kind of construction. Set of 12 also comes with a storage bag and informational pamphlet. Click here for more info...
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