For those of you looking for a thrifty, yet practical Christmas gift for all ages, why not try making a personalized Gift Basket for that special someone? It is easy, economical (most of the items can be purchased at the dollar store), and a gift that anyone would love! I have included some Gift Basket ideas, but I am sure that if you put your ‘thinking cap’ on, you can come up with some pretty creative items for your own special basket for any family member or friend on your gift list!
Note: You don’t have to use a basket, since any unique container will do!
Note: You don’t have to use a basket, since any unique container will do!
Also, in this article, I have researched and came up with a list for what seems to be the most popular and sought after toys by parents this holiday season. You had better hurry and check the list below (twice, like Santa!), though, as they will sell fast!
So, for those of you looking for a thrifty, yet practical Christmas gift for all ages, why not try making a personalized Gift Basket for that special someone?
The following is a list of unique items you can include in your gift baskets (theme-based):
Kids Craft Basket: Include markers, crayons, paper, beads, pipecleaners, sparkles, etc.
Kids Fun Basket: Include a yo-yo, kite, magnets, silly putty, etc.
Kids Bath Basket: Include wash cloths, duckies, bath toys, towel, pouring containers,soap,etc.
Teenage Spa Basket: Include nail polish, nail files, hair stuff, perfume, oils, magazines, etc.
Kids Fun Winter Basket: Include day ski pass, hot chocolate, marshmallows, hand warmers…
Kids Sculpting Basket: Include playdough, clay, kinetic sand,
Kids Building Basket: Include lego, construction sticks, blocks, any toys that you can build with,..
Family Movie Night Basket: Include popcorn, movie passes/dvd, pop, candy, popcorn bowls,etc
Kid’s Comfy Basket: Include books, slippers, small pillow, music cd, eye mask, blanket, etc.
HERE IT IS! TOP TOY LIST FOR 2014!
Toddler Boys (18-23 months)
Little Tykes Giggly Gears
Little Tykes Big Dog Truck
Fisher Price Little People City Skyway
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Crawl Around Car
V-Tech Go!Go! Smart Wheels Train Station Play Set
Toddler Girls (18-23 months)
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Smart Stages Chair (for boys too!)
Laugh and Learn Smart Stages Vacuum
V-Tech Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset
Leapfrog Farm Animal Mash-Up Kit (for boys too!)
Girls (Ages 2-3)
Little People Disney Princess Klip Klop Stable
Critter Clinic
Play-Doh Magical Designs Palace, Cake Mountain and Buzzsaw Playset
SmartGames Bunny Peek A Boo
Boys (Ages 2-3)
Melissa and Doug Wooden Railway Set
Fisher Price S’getti Scatter Game
Thomas and Friends Trackmaster Avalanche Escape Set
Girls (Ages 3-5)
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Toddler Dolls and ‘Frozen’ Snow Glow Elsa
Doc McStuffin’s Mobile Cart
Disney Palace Pets
‘Frozen Sing-Along Boom Box’
My Very Own Nursery Set
Boys (Ages 3-5)
Kinetic Sand
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Zoomer Dino
Hot Wheels Track Builder Total Turbo Takeover
Hot Wheels Street Hawk Remote Control Flying Car
Despicable Me Minnion Dave Talking Action Figure
Girls (Ages 6-8)
Beados Quick Dry Design Station
Ever After High Rebel and Royal Doll
Flutterbye Flying Fairy
Boys (Ages 6-8)
Lego City Arctic Helicrane
Leapfrog Leap Band
Playmobil Pirate Ship
Transformers Age of Extinction
Girls (8+)
Fashion Angels Bungee Braids
Make Your Own T-Shirts (BIZ)
Marker Maker (Crayola)
Boys (8+)
Magformers
Sky Viper Drone Quadcopter
Air Storm Firetek Bow
Razor Crazy Cart
Lego Chima
NOTE: You can find more interesting toy ideas by visiting momstown.ca or the Momstown link below.
http://momstown.ca/baby-family-life-school-life-toddlers-preschooler/momstown-gift-guide-2014-all-best-toys-books-and
