For a few years now, we have been using the “What to Give” web site. You can make a wish list for all of the members of your family! The service is free, but the creator does accept donations. Family and friends can use the lists for birthdays, Christmas, or any special occasion. It’s wonderful! Grandma and Grandpa can see Little Johnny’s list online and promise to buy an item. Others will see that item is bought when they peruse the list. Check it out!
If you are looking for some gift ideas for others (or yourself ~wink~), check out some of these:
This piano CD, “Porcelain” by Helen Jane Long, is amazing. It is inspirational, uplifting, and energizing. My husband even likes it a lot, and sometimes he feels piano CDs are a bit dull. You can find some good samples of the music here.
“Sequence States and Capitals” is a great strategy game for learning the states and capitals. My kids enjoy playing it. The states and their capitals are located on each side of the board. You can play on either side. The objective is to get your sequence of five tokens established first (either one or two sets of them, depending on the number of players). You place tokens by playing one of the cards in your hand.
“Qwirkle” is another good game. My five year old son especially enjoys this, and we have had many dates together playing it. You line up tiles based on color or shape and earn points.
Wooden Spoon Puppet Theater. My daughter just received this for her birthday. The kit includes four wooden spoons with pop-out clothing, face stickers, and yarn for hair so you can make the puppets. The theater is also included.
Happy Shopping!
Very cute, love the games!
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