There are so many neat toys for babies and children out there! I love to find original toys for my own daughter and to give as gifts. {And I prefer things that don’t light up or make too much noise!} I’ve had a lot of fun shopping for Molly, my niece and nephews, and some of our family friends this holiday season.
I think my *favorite* toys this year are the plush play sets. You can find a huge selection of plush items for girls and boys right now – tea sets, food pieces, doctor’s bags, tool kits…you name it, you can probably find someone who’s made it out of fabric and stuffing! Two of my favorite finds:
I think my nephew would love these Paper Jamz guitars…I’m still trying to figure out exactly how they work, but I checked them out at a local toy store and they seem so cool!
I can’t wait until Molly is a little older so we can have family game night. Beverly and her kids already love to play this game: Zingo. It’s a great multi-age, unisex game that is simple, yet encourages communication and enhances logical thinking skills. {I can’t help it – I’m a teacher, so I’m always looking for educational toys!}
Have a budding artist on your hands? Need an answer to rainy day boredom? This Art Jar is perfect! I love that it’s full of different items – papers, pom poms, zig zag scissors…everything a child needs to stay occupied for oh, about ten minutes. Or at least make a good mess!
What are you getting your favorite kids this year? Do share your best ideas – I’m not finished shopping yet!
