I dread buying gifts for kids parties. Afton and I walk up and down toy aisles trying to find something great, unique and superbly priced. We usually end up with a cart load of art supplies, candy, ponies and princess items and haggle over which one to give. Abel is not a patient shopper and starts hollering 5 minutes into shopping sessions so I have decided on go-to gifts. My little life is so much easier when Afton rips into a b-day invite because I know just what the next 4 year old will be unwrapping.
3-4 year olds get Hop Balls. ($7.00 at TJ Maxx) These super fun bouncers come adorned with your choice of Disney princess (gag) or other girly characters so it's a double bonus for the little party girl. I'm sure you there are many boy choices too.
If the balls are out of stock (I only go into one store, one time) we pick out a Melissa and Doug floor puzzle. This is my favorite:
Baby's first birthdays are celebrated with an Eric Carle book. I especially love the new colors and shapes books. And I love that Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Ross stores sell these books discounted!
This is my favorite toy to give to toddlers. My kids are put into a trance by this light toy! This toy is located on the science/Play-Doh aisle at Target.
Just in case my unique gift isn't up that kids alley, I always make sure to include a gift receipt and/or jot a note on the card about where I bought it and how to return it in case the store doesn't offer gift receipts.
I'm sure I am not original in my shopping plan . What's your favorite b-day gift to give?
* present photo from Getty Images
3 comments:
prebundled craft projects from the clearance section of target-also i stock up on some games when they go on sale, like hullabaloo for 7 bucks!
Thanks for the AWESOME b-day present ideas!! I never know what to buy. Sometimes I look for something on sale at Gap or O.N. Other times it's whatever is around $5 at Target.
Great gift ideas. Another one is letting Grandparents send you the money and when you come across those bargains, wrap them up in a box, addressed to the kids, put it outside your dog, and quckly ring the doorbell and wham a package has arrived. So much cheaper and quicker then ups and you get to pick out what you want the kids to have.
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