Comments on: Tuesday Tips for Parenting – Christmas Gift Ideas

By: zelenfamily

zelenfamily — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:50:04 +0000

First a correction to my typo from my last post:) they are Chubbies BOATS not goats:) I know that several people have mentioned books, but a couple types that can be fun are books like: "When do fish sleep?" "Do Penguins Have Knees?" "Thereby Hangs a Tale" "Heavens to Betsy" Witness Wear - good for any age, including adults. Tshirts, Sweatshirts, Baseball Hats, etc. with scripture on it or a message. Our 14 yr old's favorite shirt says "What part of repent don't you understand?" My husband's favorite shirt says "I am the wretch the song refers to." For older children- GOOD quality tools, kitchen utensils, etc. that can be used now and then move into their adult life with them. Doctor Kit - we went through two of these sets with our older children and now our younger children are asking for one for Christmas. You can find these anywhere from $10-$50, Walmart has two different kits available now for $10 ea. We have also purchased working stethoscopes for our children (I don't remember where we ordered them from, I'm thinking it was Toys to Grow on? the price was around $12). Toy Cash Register - these range in price from $10 - $60, we bought one when our 12 yr old was 5 and it took several years for our children to literally wear it out. Our current 5 yr old wanted one for Christmas last year and it is still a hit.

By: childlife

childlife — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:03:26 +0000

Thanks for including the Advent study Kathy – I was looking for something like this!

By: phyllis

phyllis — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:44:27 +0000

great list – thanks!

By: Laane

Laane — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:11:06 +0000

Great post.

I don’t have a favorite gift yet.

Feel welcome to visit my site

Laane on the World

Have a great day!

By: Not the Queen

Not the Queen — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:03:11 +0000

Great links! Thanks!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:18:41 +0000

I am going to check out your links!

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:03:42 +0000

Great tip! I visited the Christmas Carnival, too and found some great sites to look into.

One thing I noted in my Google notebook was to do surprise someone who needs a little extra love this Advent with the 12 Days of Christmas tradition. I think the children will really get excited about it and it will help them with the “it’s better to give than receive” idea!
Here’s a link to the blog I got the idea from: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/NeverAlone/431294/
Sorry I don’t know how to hyperlink in this!

Oh and one gift idea that I’m going to have my parents do for the kids is Travel time story cd’s that are personalized with the kid’s names. Unfortunately there are only 3 to choose from and I have 4 kids! I’ll have to double up! Here’s the link: http://www.traveltimestories.com/

By: SAHMmy Says

SAHMmy Says — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:50:09 +0000

Great links–thanks!

By: 4urpets

4urpets — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:36:20 +0000

I know a 10 year old boy that loves to draw. This year I am giving him a lot of drawing pads, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, and a book on how to draw/ I also bought a plastic box to put all those drawing supplies in. I know he will love it.

By: MomOnTheGo

MomOnTheGo — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:22:06 +0000

What a great range of resources that you pulled together. Thanks.