Child Gift Ideas To Help With Christmas Shopping



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 Child Gift Ideas and Tips for Holiday Gift Giving
 

With the holidays rapidly approaching Great Finds For You wishes to recognize the true meaning of the holiday season.  It is a special time of year to reflect upon our faith and remember our family, friends, and others less fortunate.  Children are the center of our lives and there is no better time than the holidays to enrich their lives with the fullness the season has to offer.  It is with pleasure that Great Finds For You offers some Christmas child gift ideas and tips to help in your holiday gift giving for the precious children in your life.

At the top of our holiday gift-giving list is definitely the children. The excitement and joy of the holiday season can be experienced through the eyes of a child, which sparkles with the season's magic of anticipation, jubilation and gifts from good ole' St Nick.

No doubt for most of us with children, we have a detailed Christmas wish list by the time the holiday season begins.  Most lists will have as one of their feature wishes the latest and hottest selling item, which is the rage among their friends.  But after reviewing the list further, you will probably discover some things that actually reflect their own personality and preferences.


Items such as DVDs and CDs are good indicators of their viewing and listening interests.  Clothing can be an interesting item.  The lack of clothing may be an indicator that music, art, technology and other areas probably play a more important role in their life than style and fashion.  A technology crammed list may be an indicator that a future computer whiz is about to emerge.

Perhaps the most important thing about our child's Christmas wish list is not what the list contains, but what it says.  Take the time and study your child's wish list.  Find out more about their interests, tastes and likes.  The more you understand about your child the better you will be able to communicate and bond.  This will afford you will better insight in determining child gift ideas. 

For the younger children in our lives their wish list tends to change with each toy commercial they view.  Many times we find that after buying them an elaborate gift, they end up playing with the gift-wrapping.  The best types of Christmas gifts for younger children are those gifts that spark their imagination and bring out their creativity.  To witness a child's creative process at work, fueled by their sparkling imagination is truly to be cherished.  

Personalize a gift and it becomes a great gift idea for a child.  From the time a child learns to write their name, they love items containing their name.  These types of gifts often become treasured keepsakes.

It is important to remember as we plan our holidays, we are creating memories for our children to cherish down through the years of their lives.  Gift giving is only a part of what makes the holiday season special for children.


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Child Gift Ideas - Requiring No Gift Purchase

Here are a few child gift ideas and tips that does not involve the purchase of a gift, but may become their favorite gift in years to come by becoming precious memories:

  1.  Make each holiday season special for the child by helping the child create their own special ornament.  Be sure to have them include the season's date.  In years to come this can be a priceless collection for them as they share these treasures with their own family.

  2.  Almost all children love to help bake and decorate those favorite holiday cookies.  This can be a great time for sharing, bonding and creating!  Make it special by adding holiday music to set the mood and grab the camera and take some video or photos of the prized baking creations.

  3.  Encourage the children to share in the holiday decorating for the home.  Make it a planned event for the whole family to partake.  Let them be part of the planning, designing and creation process for the home's holiday decor.  This will enable them to stamp mark their own individuality on the decorating; thereby, giving them a sense of connection.

  4.  Plan an unhurried afternoon to take the children shopping so they can shop for those on their gift-giving list.  This can be a great opportunity to bond.  Frequently, children are just like us…needing advice and direction on what to buy friends and loved ones.   Encourage them to stay within their own budget and to think about the interests, tastes and likes of their friends and loved ones.  Top the shopping off with a favorite treat such as a sweet delight from the ice cream shop or perhaps have a meal at a favorite restaurant.

  5.  The most important gift of all is telling your child how much you love them and how important they are to you.  Give this gift often and all through the year.  This is the best child gift idea that exists.

These are only a sample of the types of things that can be done to help make the holidays special for our children.  The most important thing to remember is to let the child know they are loved and you can then watch cherished holiday memories unfold.

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Visit our Hot Christmas Toys webpage to view great Christmas gifts for children that are hot sellers.  If your Christmas budget is limited, then be sure to visit our Hot Christmas Toys Under $20 webpage.  If your child loves animals and most children do, then be sure to view the gifts below.

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Children Gifts

Night Sky Projection Light Kit
 

Night Sky Projection Light Kit

$14.95

Kids are sure to love creating their own ""Night Sky"" night light with this kit that includes sky domes of both the northern and southern hemispheres, a lamp, detailed instructions and a star chart of both hemispheres. For ages 8 and up.

Personalized Happy Cat Desk Accessories Set
 

Personalized Happy Cat Desk Accessories Set

$13.55

Personalize your workspace with this decorative desk accessory set that includes a cat mousepad and a cat wrist rest. Personalized Happy Cat Desk Accessories Set is a Whales & Friends Exclusive! Happy Cat wrist rest is 16"" x 3 1/2"". Happy Cat mousepad is 8"" round.

Personalized Horses Desk Accessories Set
 

Personalized Horses Desk Accessories Set

$13.55

Personalize your workspace with this decorative horse and horseshoes desk set that includes a horse mousepad and a horse wrist rest. Personalized Horses Desk Accessories Set is a Whales & Friends Exclusive! Horse wrist rest 16"" x 3 1/2"". Horse mousepad 8 1/2"" X 9.

Plush Seal Toys
 

Plush Seal Toys

$12.95

Kids of all ages are sure to love the furry white seals that are made for years of cuddling. Seal Stuffed Toys are Sold Separately! Prices Vary According to Size.

Sea Life Kaleidoscope
 

Sea Life Kaleidoscope

$9.95

A classic toy for kids of all ages has been updated. Children Looking through the eyepiece will bring you into the world of undersea life. Images of tropical fish, dolphins, and a coral and blue ocean will appear with each turn. 5"".

Webkinz Panda
 

Webkinz Panda

$14.95

Webkinz pets are lovable plush pets that each come with a unique Secret Code. With it, your kids enter the Webkinz World on-line where they care for their virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Webkinz are a safe educational toy that can teach your child valuable lessons about responsibility, work and rewards. Adopt your Webkinz today!

Webkinz Duck
 

Webkinz Duck

$14.95

Webkinz pets are lovable plush pets that each come with a unique Secret Code. With it, your child enters the Webkinz World on-line where they care for their virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Webkinz are a safe educational toy that can teach your child valuable lessons about responsibility, work and rewards. Adopt your Webkinz today!

Webkinz Pink Poodle
 

Webkinz Pink Poodle

$14.95

Webkinz pets are lovable plush pets that each come with a unique Secret Code. With it, your child enters the Webkinz World on-line where they care for their virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Webkinz are a safe educational toy that can teach your child valuable lessons about responsibility, work and rewards. Adopt your Webkinz today!

Youth "Horse Stampede" Lounge Wear Set
 

Youth "Horse Stampede" Lounge Wear Set

$16.00

Kids can get comfy in our Horse Stampede Pajama Set that includes cotton pants with an allover horse design and an elasticized and drawstring waist, and a cotton horse t-shirt with a coordinating design. This set will make a terrific addition to your kids wardrobe. Youth sizes. ""Horse Stampede"" kids Pajama Set is A Whales & Friends Exclusive!

Youth Kitten Hooded Full Zip Sweat
 

Youth Kitten Hooded Full Zip Sweat

$14.95

An embroidered kitten applique decorated this poly/cotton blend hooded kids sweatshirt that has a full zip front and slant pockets. Youth Kitten Hooded Full Zip Sweat is a Whales & Friends Exclusive!

Youth Denim Overalls
 

Youth Denim Overalls

$9.95

A blue cat applique hangs out on the bib pocket of theses youth denim short overalls. Cat youth overalls feature 2 back patch pockets, 2 side front pockets a bib pocket, adjustable shoulder straps and side buttons. These cat denim overalls come with the matching white t-shirt that also has a cat face on the sleeve. Available in sizes 2T, 3T and 4T.

Dinosaurs Youth T-Shirt
 

Dinosaurs Youth T-Shirt

$8.48

Eight pre-historic pals decorate this yellow cotton Tie-Dye style t-shirt.

Animules Alligator Slippers For Adults & Youth
 

Animules Alligator Slippers For Adults & Youth

$6.38

Your toes are sure to be cozy in these plush alligator slippers. ADULT ALLIGATOR SLIPPERS, fits up to a mens' size 7 and womens' size 9. YOUTH ALLIGATOR SLIPPERS, fits up to childrens size 11.

Plush Tiger Slippers For Adult & Youth.
 

Plush Tiger Slippers For Adult & Youth.

$18.70

These plush tiger slippers, with skid-resistant bottom, will keep your kids toes cozy. Youth Tiger Slippers measure 8"".

Children Chihuahua Pajamas
 

Children Chihuahua Pajamas

$19.95

Kids are sure to love the comfort of lounging around in this cotton Chihuahua dog breed Pajama Set. The plaid bottoms have an elasticized waist for the perfect fit and the t-shirt has an image of the dog breed along with the message ""All dogs are pets Chihuahuas are Family."" Sizes 6/8, 10/12, 14/16. A Whales & Friends exclusive.

Kakuda The Giraffe Book & Cd Set
 

Kakuda The Giraffe Book & Cd Set

$9.95

Share the heartwarming adventures of Kakuda, a giraffe living on the wide plains of Africa, as he is rescued by villagers in Zambia. Kids can read along with the 28 page book that has full-color photographs, while using the interactive CD Rom.

Kid's Watches
 

Kid's Watches

$15.95

Kids can keep track of the time with these watches that have quartz movement, soft printed bands, stainless steel buckles, durable acrylic covers and decorated faces.

Pony Sleeping Bag For Kids
 

Pony Sleeping Bag For Kids

$38.95

This plush sleeping bag has a ""pony"" pillow that's perfect for cuddling. Plastic carrying case with handles. Non-flammable materials. 51"" x 24"".

Where Did The Dinosaurs Go Cd
 

Where Did The Dinosaurs Go Cd

$19.95

Engage a child's curious mind and inquisitive nature with this CD that has sing-along-songs like ""What Really Happened to Dinosaurs?"", ""How Many Bones in the Human Body?"", ""Why is Recycling Important?"" and more. Play time approximately 40 minutes. Lyrics sheet included.

""Horse Games & Puzzles"" Book
 

""Horse Games & Puzzles"" Book

$9.95

""HORSE GAMES & PUZZLES"" BOOK has 102 brainteasers, jokes and riddles, picture puzzles, matches, and logic text for horse-loving kids. Perfect for long car rides and restaurants. ""Horse Games & Puzzles"" Children Book is for Ages 6 & up.

Adult & Children's Horse Slippers
 

Adult & Children's Horse Slippers

$24.95

Your toes are sure to be cozy when you slip them into these plush slippers that have a horse head and tail. Skid-resistant bottoms. Adults fits sizes 7-11. Children's fits sizes 5-12. ADULT ARE SOLD OUT

Cat Kids Sleeping Bags
 

Cat Kids Sleeping Bags

$38.95

Sleepovers just got more fun! Children are sure to love curling up in these plush sleeping bags. Each comes with its own plastic carrying case with handles. Constructed with non-flammable materials. 51"" x 24"".

Children ""Woof Woof"" Dog Pajamas
 

Children ""Woof Woof"" Dog Pajamas

$17.95

This dog Pajama Set includes roomy soft poly fleece pants that have an elasticized waist, deep side pockets and a cotton t-shirt with coordinating dog and dog bone pattern. Kids sizes XS (4 yrs.), S (4-6 yrs.), M (6-8 yrs.), L (8-10 yrs.).

Childrens Personalized Pillowcase
 

Childrens Personalized Pillowcase

$10.35

Kids are sure to love having a pillowcase that's personalized to brighten up thier bedroom decor. Great for sleepovers too! Fits standard pillowcases. Personalized Pillowcase are Whales & Friends Exclusives!

Dinosaur Puzzle Ball
 

Dinosaur Puzzle Ball

$19.95

The pieces are curved and once assembled create a smooth ball. No glue or adhesive required! Kit includes a puzzle guide and display holder. For ages 6 & up. 5"".

Hooray For Horses Game
 

Hooray For Horses Game

$8.95

Hooray for Horses features 5 games in 1! 48 cards feature a variety of horse breeds. For 2-4 players ages 6 & up.

Pink Cowboy Boot Slippers for Children
 

Pink Cowboy Boot Slippers for Children

$28.95

These pink cowboy boot slippers have climbed up the style ladder! Keep your toes warm and cozy with these fur lined slippers with non-skid rubber soles. Available in sizes S/M (12/13 to 1/2) and L/XL (3/4 to 5/6).

Pieces Of Nature Animal Matching Game
 

Pieces Of Nature Animal Matching Game

$9.95

The goal of this memory matching game is to collect the most pairs while learning about wildlife. Game includes 48 cards representing animals from around the world. For 2-4 players ages 3 & up.

Monday Already Children's T-Shirt
 

Monday Already Children's T-Shirt

$7.50

We all love the weekends even the kids! Monday always seems to sneak up on us and this t-shirt tells it like it is! 100% cotton. A Whales & Friends Exclusive!

North Pole Camoflauge Game
 

North Pole Camoflauge Game

$22.99

Thaw out your logical reasoning skills with this game that offers 48 challenging puzzles to be solved, enhancing cognitive thinking and spatial perception. Ages 7 & up.


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