Ideas for Kid's Gifts

When considering gifts for families, think outside the box. We enjoy an annual family membership to our local zoo that we would love to receive as a gift! Memberships are available to zoos, museums and aquariums. Consider water parks or amusement parks, many of them have annual passes. These are great gifts that many families can enjoy all year long.

Another idea is a project you can work on together. I just found this - Illustory. I haven't purchased it yet myself, but am considering it as a gift for my nephew. It's something different the two of you can work on together - writing and illustrating a story. It will always be a memory and a big accomplishment for the child.

Some other ideas are books. Find out if the family or child is reading a series, such as The Boxcar Children. Purchase a book in the series as a gift. Another idea is a child's magazine subscription. We love My Big Backyard and Ranger Rick. Remember how much kids love to receive mail. It is also a gift they will receive all year long.

Another book idea, for someone that already has an annual pass or membership. For example, let's use the zoo. Find out what the child's favorite animal is purchase a book on that animal, for example, let's say squirrel monkeys. A child might really appreciate learning more about his or her favorite animal. Plus you've taken an interest in what they are doing or learning.

If the child spents a lot of time traveling, some traveling games might be a good idea. We will be traveling after the holiday on a long trip, had I thought of it earlier, I may have asked each family member if they would buy a small gift that I could take with me for the trip home. That way when the kids get restless, they could open one of the gifts.