10 Non-Toy Gifts Kids Will Absolutely Love
Well before the shopping extravaganza that is Black Friday, toy fever kicks in. Our little ones' requests for the latest dolls or video games are pretty much inevitable. But not every gift they receive this holiday season has to come shrinkwrapped in a box. Not even the most prized one! And hey -- it might be nice to actually surprise our kids this year. We rounded up 10 of the best, most creative non-toy gifts out there for kids.
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We all know that kids expect a lot during the holidays. Sometimes their Christmas wish lists can be pages and pages long. But we don't always want to give them a pile of presents that they'll either 1) open, play with once, and then never look at again or 2) complain about by saying they wanted a different one and then we need to go back to the store. Or maybe we just don't want our kids to focus on material gifts!
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Either way, a non-toy gift can be good way to get the kids learning something or out of the house; it can also be a fun way for everyone to spend time together. Plus, no need to buy gift wrap! So read on and take a look at these great gifts ideas that folks should invest in this holiday season -- it might just start some new holiday traditions!
Experiences
A special, well-planned, and hyped-up day trip to a petting zoo, an ice skating rink, or to a special museum may make for memories that last a lifetime! You could even make coupons or special certificates for a "variety pack" of experiences like these that your child would enjoy the most.
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A Special Cooking or Baking Day
What's not to love about baking up a pie, cake, or batch of cookies? If your little ones have a special place in their hearts for spending time in the kitchen, you could put together a mini-"foodie" package for them -- gifting delicious ingredients with a plan for baking them up together or setting a date to choose their favorite recipe, go shopping for ingredients, and make a delicious dish.
Clothes or Costumes
Bearing in mind what will suit your little one's style and sensibility, consider an awesome hoodie, a t-shirt with their favorite character on it, a flashy pair of shoes, or even a costume for playing dress up could be a functional and fun gift for your child to enjoy all year round!