Tag: child
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Fill in the Blank Thank You Notes
If children can write, they should write handwritten thank you notes. Gift givers like to know their gift was received and appreciated. By receiving a handwritten thank you card, they can be happy knowing it was! A parent could write a thank you note on a child’s behalf, but it doesn’t have the same impact. […]
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Baby & Child 6-Piece Flatware Progress Set
Babies outgrow baby items so quickly. But this baby shower gift grows with a child, getting years of use! A silver baby spoon? Nah. No one has time to polish silver. Kids Size Flatware Go with a Baby & Child 6-Piece Flatware Progress Set instead! Progress sets come with a baby set of fork and […]
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Summer Break Quality Time With Each Child
My friend, Carol, told me about a wonderful summer tradition she started in her family that I want to share with you. Each summer, she spends 5 days with each of her children, just the two of them. She explained her children act differently when she is alone with them. For this reason, she loves […]
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Balance Bike Helps Kids Learn to Ride Faster
Fear of falling. Scraped knees. Learning how to ride a bicycle isn’t easy. A new type of bicycle gaining popularity in the United States makes it easier for toddlers to learn how to ride a bicycle faster. Say hello to balance bikes! Benefits of Balance Bikes Balance bikes don’t have pedals. Instead, toddlers are seated […]
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Stuffed Animals Displayed as Art
Most of us have grown up with teddy bears or other beloved stuffed animals. Many of us still have them. They are tucked away forgotten until we come across them stored away in the attic or closet. Oh… that warm fuzzy feeling of seeing your childhood companion! I have a beautiful gift idea to display […]
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Card & Gift From Child’s Favorite Disney Character
One of the biggest joys of parenting is the opportunity to inject a sense of wonder and excitement into your kids’ childhood. It’s why we get up in the middle of the night to set out presents from Santa and to tuck money under the pillow in exchange for a tooth. This thoughtful gift idea […]
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Big Brother & Big Sister Gifts
Jealousy. Bribes. Love. Sounds like the stuff of a soap opera. Adding another child to your family can create a lot of jealousy and drama if you’re not careful. No matter how young in age, children will notice when they aren’t the center of attention anymore because of the arrival of a new baby or […]
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Silhouette Paper Portraits Make Classic Gift
A custom silhouette paper portrait is a classic gift that will be cherished for years. The one I had made of my son melts my heart every time I glance at it. Parents and grandparents especially love this type of gift! It used to be you had to visit a silhouette artist in person, but […]
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Kids Color-In Thank You Cards
Even though toddlers can’t write thank you cards for their gifts, they do have the ability to color. Color-in thank you cards allow young children to use their artistic abilities to show their appreciation using markers, crayons, colored pencils or paint. Gift givers will enjoy opening their thank you card and seeing your child’s artwork […]
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Bring a DHS Foster Child “Home for the Holidays”
Imagine spending Christmas Day in an emergency shelter away from your home and family… Now imagine yourself as a child spending Christmas Day in an emergency shelter away from your home and family… You’re probably wondering why in the world would I have you imagine such horrible and depressing things. Why? Because it’s not make […]