| Everyone loves a special gift on their birthday: | | | | 6. To the gourmand give a roll of sugar cookie dough |
| especially our kids! I have put together a list of 10 | | | | from the grocery store, along with a couple of |
| memorable gifts you can give your children on their | | | | cookie cutters, and a rolling pin. Again, this would be a |
| birthday without breaking the bank. | | | | lot of fun for the little one to make, and share with |
| | | | friends and family. |
| 1. Art supplies: almost all kids enjoy crayons, markers, | | | | 7. For the nature lover, a gardening kit with a couple |
| stickers, colored pencils, gel pens, special papers and | | | | of small pots filled with potting soil, some seeds, and |
| scissors, sidewalk chalk, water colors, homemade | | | | a plastic watering can give countless hours of fun, |
| rubber stamps, "how to draw" books calligraphy | | | | while caring for the plants, and watching them grow. |
| instructions, or origami instructions and colored paper. | | | | 8. A disposable camera will add a boost to the party. |
| An art supply gift not only encourages the | | | | If your budget permits, add a small picture album, |
| youngsters to use their imagination, but it can be an | | | | and you've instantly created wonderful memories of |
| extra treat when you spend time with them using | | | | that birthday. |
| them. | | | | 9. A basket of fun: find an inexpensive basket, or |
| 2. Books are always great gifts for any age: you can | | | | another container, maybe a pail for kids and fill it with |
| get musical or squeaky books for the little ones, | | | | fun, cheap stuff. For instance, silly putty, a water |
| short stories for preschoolers, adventure books for | | | | gun, a deck of cards, sidewalk chalk, etc. For boys, |
| 9-11 year olds, and so on: there is a book for every | | | | you can add some little cars and for girls, throw in |
| taste. You can also buy books about your child's | | | | some hair accessories. Finish it off with some candy |
| interests, books about careers, etc. | | | | or a pez dispenser and you have a fun gift. If you |
| 3. A classic movie, which never goes out of style, | | | | find some fun, small things that most kids think are |
| great for when friends come over, or on that day | | | | neat, pick up a bunch so that at any time you have a |
| when they are bored and nothing else could help. | | | | supply of items to mix and match for a birthday. |
| 4. For older boys, a tool kit would be great: gives | | | | 10. Children crave attention from important people in |
| them the opportunity to work side by side with dad, | | | | their lives, (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, older sibling). |
| and possibly learn a life skill. | | | | Give that special child the gift of time: a day out with |
| 5. For older girls, beads could mean hours of fun. Buy | | | | you complete with lunch, a movie, and/or shopping |
| a variety of colors and shapes and watch you little | | | | for the gift of their choice. |
| princess enjoy hours of happiness. | | | | |