Gift Ideas: Boys & Girls

winter dress up doll $40; tween stud pack $29; friendship bracelet kit $16.50; wooden bake and decorate cupcake set $25; the shutterbug camera set $64; crayon rings set of 4 $20

reclaimed wooden glider $29; superhero cape kit $45; wood fishing play set $25; star gazer kit $18 transportation fabric wall decals $60;  14-piece tool box set $66

thumbprint notecard set $16.95;  tic-tac-toe stamp activity kit $19; animal crayons $9; eco dough $20; organic felt animals $80; 3 tales retold and illustrated $14.95

My niece and nephew inevitably get the largest chunk of the Christmas budget each year. Shopping for them is always a compromise though, especially when it comes to my 7 year old niece. I try to pair whatever Barbie is on her wish list (this year, it's a mermaid Barbie for bath time which I've already bought thank you very much) with something a little more unique. Hopefully the little one's will like their gifts this year. If not, I could always gift wrap a stick and some dirt.