Guest post from Marci of Our Heavenly Home:
I’m willing to bet that you don’t need anymore toys laying around your house, right?!?
Whether it’s Christmas, a Birthday, or special occasion, there’s no reason you must give toys for a gift. Think outside the box a bit and I’m sure you’ll come up with a great non-toy gift to give.
Whether you create a themed gift basket using items listed below, or throw a few of the non-toy gifts into a gift bag, I’m sure they will be a welcome surprise for anyone on your gift list!
Karate Class
Books that you enjoyed as a child
Zoo membership
Trampoline
Museum membership
Sidewalk Chalk
Swing set
Donation to a Children’s Hospital or special cause in their name
Savings bond
Construction Paper
Money deposited into savings or 529 account
Clothing and shoes
Children’s Cookbook
Dinner date coupons (one on one time)
Gift certificate to a cooking class
Music Class for 1 session
Arrange a family day at the bowling alley
Cook a family dinner together
Play Mat or Rug
Movie Date at the Movie Theater
Child’s Umbrella
Drawing Pads
Ride On Vehicle
Water Table (use for kinetic sand in the winter)
Scarf
Work on a craft together and proudly display
Gift Certificate to Favorite Restaurant
New Christmas Ornament
Horseback Riding Lessons
Dress Up Clothes
Add accessories to their fairy house
A Radio
Art Class for one Session
Gift Certificate for favorite ice cream eatery
Sheets and Comforter for Bed
Spend the day with a friend at the skating rink
Embroidery Floss
Playing Cards (Uno, Go Fish, Regular Deck)
Their favorite chefs cookbooks
Your favorite books from your childhood
Yearly Subscription to National Geographic
Add necessities to their sporting gear
Sandbox
Beads for Crafts
Gift Certificate to Paint Pottery
Notebooks and Smell Markers
Day out with a Friend For Skating
Little Passports membership to explore the world
Magic Tricks For Kids
Head for a local kid or school theater for a play
Your favorite movies (on dvd or blu-ray of course) from your childhood
Gymnastics Class for 1 Session
Cookie Cutters
Dry Erase Boards & Markers
I See Me! Personalized Book
Kidorable Rain Boots (so cute!)
Chick-Fil-A Gift Card
Car Seat
Amazon Prime Membership to stream movies and tv shows
Snack Cups
Yearly Subscription to Highlights Magazine
Photo Album with pictures of the special kiddo
Blanket
Sign up for a library card
iTunes Gift Card for Educational Apps
Personalized Step Stool
Colored Pencils
Tickets to a age appropriate music concert
Pair of Skechers Light up Shoes
Finger Flashlight
Fun Hat and Mittens
A puppet theater
Puzzles
Fun Colored Belts
Bicycle
Finger Puppets
Crochet Blanket
Character Alarm Clock
Kitchen Tools to help make meals
Educated with a membership to ABCMouse.com
Create a craft bin with supplies
Pillow Pet
Help your child create a Countdown Calendar for special event
Diapers
Markers
Wipes
Cooking Apron
Writers Workshop (pencils, pens, notebook, journal)
Bath Mirror for Bath Time
Day out at the water park
Go for a hike
Crayons
Membership to local attraction/amusement park
Night out at a local hotel with a pool
Candy Molds
Drinking or Sippy Cups
Teach a hobby of yours
Funky Socks
Create a coupon book
Start a collection or add to an existing one
Wendy’s Gift Card
Spend a entire day baking and deliver the goods to friends and family
Finger Paint
At home movie night with dinner, snacks and dessert focused around the movie
Popcorn Cart
Potty Seat or Chair
Squeaky shoes for toddlers
Beanbag chair
Science Kits
Hat & Mittens
Create a book on Shutterfly expressing your love
Jewelry
Bubbles
Baseball Glove or Soccer Ball
Book Shelf
Karate Class
Tickets to a Professional Sporting Event
Crayons for Bath Tub
Balloons
Shadowbox of Keepsakes
Book of handwritten notes of child’s “Silly Sayings” they’ve said over the years
Night Light
Pottery Kit
Personalized Anywhere Chair
Indoor Parachute
Duct Tape
Instrument
Chalk board
Outdoor Movie Theater Screen
Slippers
Sunglasses
Nail Polish
Hammock
Drawing Paper
Bag of Craft Supplies (Googly Eyes, Glitter, Popsicle Sticks, Cotton Balls)
Bird Feeder and Seed (one of the best gifts we’ve ever received!)
New Pajamas
Stamps and Ink Pads
Sleeping Bag
Children’s Movies
Sled
Camping Tent
Popsicle Molds
Bubble Bath
A treasure of yours that you would like to pass down
Do you have any items that you would add to the list?
You can find Marci Loehner sharing recipes for busy Moms at My Heavenly Recipes and DIY projects at Our Heavenly Home. You’ll find that each recipe and project is kid tested & Husband approved.
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