I have to admit that my attention has started to turn towards Christmas, mainly because there is so much to think about!
Our kids love their stockings but it is a challenge every year to think of exciting things to fill them with. It is so easy to go to the nearest toy shop (or even supermarket) and fill them with short attention span, plastic trinkets that may get played with for a minute and then litter bedroom floors until they are put in the bin.
I am trying hard to avoid the easy option. It is not that I am a killjoy, I want my kids to have as much fun and pleasure when they empty their stockings as all their friends. I just can't justify spending money on plastic 'rubbish' that soon literally becomes rubbish.
I will be sticking with a few wooden toys that can be passed on and re-used when we have had our fun. They will, of course, get some edible treats and the usual shower/bath stuff. It is also a good time to stock up on things that they will need throughout the year but will have fun opening!
I have had a few other ideas that should give us all some pleasure:
• small packets of seeds either flowers or edible plants
• bubble mixture
• play doh (bought or home made)
• crayons, pencils, erasers, glue, glitter, paper...anything creative!
• face paints
• 'sprinkles' for decorating biscuits/cakes when baking, cup cake cases
If you have older kids, some of the above might not be appropriate. But how about:
• voucher for cinema or a 'movie' night at home (invite friend, make popcorn!)
• hair bands/clips
• first screwdriver, spirit level, hammer, nails, sandpaper to start a tool box
• coloured pencils, sketch book
• yarn, knitting needles, basic pattern
• first sewing kit
Let us know if you have any ideas to add, we could always do with more!
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