Looking for inspiration for gifts this year? Lucky for you I have collected a few ideas to share with you. If you are looking for tips on the year’s “hottest” toys (and by “hottest I mean- the toys you will get trampled for on Black Friday at Target for) then skip this post.
For your friends, family, neighbors….
Personalized Ornaments from PersonalizedFree.com have over 1,800 customizable ornaments and an easy shopping interface. Browse by theme to match the recipient’s interests and then add their name(s). The best part? PersonalizedFree.com will be donating 10% of your purchases to my favorite cloth diaper charity- Giving Diapers, Giving Hope. Use code GDGH at checkout to have your purchase count!
For the New Baby…
Really babies need very little except milk, snuggles, sleep, and clean diapers. Considering only one of these things can be purchased you know where I’m going with this! One of my favorite brands also makes the most adorable cloth diapers for newborns. Orange Diaper Co. has squishy soft, gorgeously crafted newborn cloth diapers in to die for prints. Sometimes I reconsider not having another baby when I see diapers this cute. Fluff under the Christmas Tree? Yes!
For the Non-Walker…
The box from whatever gift you thought was a good idea….just kidding…kind of. But really and truly this age group is a hard one. Not yet toddler, yet not baby enough to just sleep all day. Crinkly paper, boxes, and noise making devices suit these little guys just fine. But since you are going to buy them gifts regardless consider sturdy and colorful board books. One of our favorite series is by Leslie Patricelli– author of “No No Yes Yes,” Quiet Loud” and “Yummy Yucky.” Simple, colorful, and actually somewhat helpful, these books have been a favorite in our home for years.
For the Busy Toddler…
The Wheely Bug is a Rosas Family staple and a toy I suggest to everyone I meet. Unlike traditional ride on toys, the wheely bug by Prince Lionheart has caster wheels that move in all directions so that the child can turn the toy. How frustrating are ride-on’s that only go straight?! These ride-ons aren’t hideous to look at either. We have 3- the Cow, Bee, and Lady Bug, and they all meander through the home yet I never try to hide them like the other toys. Fun for toddlers and preschoolers too. Even I ride them once in a while…
For the Impossible Pre-Schooler…
It is ALL about imagination and pretend play! For Christmas your precocious pre-schooler might love indulging in some imaginary fun dressed as a super hero, a doctor, or even a bear. Whatever you choose there are so many stores and WAHM’s making costumes.
For the Moms…
I recently stumbled upon an artist on Etsy with some beautiful paintings depicting breastfeeding, bed sharing, and motherly love. Perhaps the mom in your life would love to hang one of these in her home? They are stunning. Find her work here: Katie M. Berggren
For The Dads…
I am always clueless for gifts to buy the men in my life. Considering time is the most precious thing in our home I like to do gifts that let my husband spend time doing things he enjoys. Last year I took a trip to the movie theater and purchased a ticket for him and gifted it tied up with a box of theater candy (they sell them at KMart for cheap!). It is an inexpensive gift that lets him have some alone time. Since I never watch action movies at home I made sure he got to see the newest one that year.
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I have to admit that I am pretty lost myself when it comes to Christmas Shopping! Still, I wanted to share some personal ideas that have been popular with my family and a special way to help a cause close to my heart when you are looking to buy an ornament for your exchance or for family. As a bonus you can enter a giveaway sponsored by PersonalizedFree.com and hosted along with other bloggers for a custom ormanent. Enter via the Rafflecopter below. Remember, if you order from their website they will donate 10% to Giving Diapers, Giving Hope– an organization that send cloth diapers to families who can’t afford them. Every baby deserves a clean diaper.
