It’s tricky to offer a list of “gifts for kids,”  because a precise list of recommendations depends on who, exactly, we’re talking about.  Preschoolers, elementary-aged kids, or teens?  Girls or boys?  Here I’ll offer a general list of gift ideas for children, though.  (Tomorrow we’ll talk about gifts kids can make or buy for others.)

• One Step Ahead has some easy building kits that would make a great gift.  (While you’re there, take a look at their other offerings.  They sell some great stuff!)
• Look for additions to a ” set” of something they already have – unit blocks, Littlest Pets, wooden trains, Legos, Hot Wheels cars, etc.  (This will, hopefully, keep mom and dad from having to find new storage places for things!)
• Contribute to a hobby.  Does the recipient build model trains, collect baseball cards, or crochet?  (If the child doesn’t have a hobby yet, you could give a “getting started”  kit.)  See the crafty gift list for more ideas.
• Clothes.  Most young boys may find clothing boring, but most girls (and the older boys/some of the younger ones) will appreciate new additions to their wardrobes.  Especially if these are not just basics – add something a little “fun”  here if you can.
• Consumable school and art supplies are a favorite gift here, because they get used up rather than taking up lots of “new” space – and we would otherwise have to buy them.
• Books, of course, are also one of my favorite options. 🙂  (Read more in a couple weeks as we talk about books as gifts.)

Also see the ideas in the “gifts for kids”  section of my holiday gift guide!

This week we’ll be giving away Crochet for Children.