| Now that the holidays going, here is a guide to | | | | children right now. With simple games for tots, |
| point you in the right direction for Christmas gifts! | | | | Hannah Montana games for the girls, and racing |
| Razor Scooter: | | | | games for the boys, the DS is a great toy for |
| These scooters have been hot for the last few | | | | everyone. While this is a more expensive present, |
| years. Kids love to ride them around the house, | | | | it is one that will last for a long time! Many parents |
| to their friend's house, and a few like to play | | | | feel that the Nintendo DS is a great investment, |
| tricks on them. The sleek sliver scooter made by | | | | since it is a great travelling toy for kids to carry |
| Razor is still the most popular model. Scooters are | | | | with them. |
| easier than a bike for children to pick up, since it | | | | Legos: |
| requires less balance. Even toddlers can use them! | | | | Legos don't get old or expire. Plus, there are so |
| Razor makes a Jr. sized scooter that has a | | | | many variations of Legos that you can always |
| second back wheel, giving the scooter enough | | | | give a child an expansion to their Lego set. There |
| stability for young ones. Radio Flyer also makes a | | | | are pirate ships, animals, airplanes, cars, castles, |
| scooter for tots, but with a second wheel in front | | | | and the list goes on and on. Lego even created a |
| rather than in back. The scooters are adjustable, | | | | "pink brick" set for girls, with Lego accessories |
| so they actually grow with your child. These are | | | | designed just for girls! Jumbo and soft blocks are |
| also much cheaper than a bike! Scooters typically | | | | great for tots and babies, while the smaller, more |
| run from about $30-80, depending on model and | | | | detailed Legos give more creative options for |
| size. | | | | older children. |
| Dress up clothes: | | | | Clothes: |
| Dress up clothes are great for both boys and | | | | Here is a semi-responsible present to give children. |
| girls! Boys aren't interested in the princess | | | | It seems that kids shuffle through clothes so |
| costumes like girls are, but they enjoy dressing up | | | | quickly, it's difficult to find a time that they don't |
| like firefighters, lions, and ninjas. Dress up clothes | | | | need more clothes! Back to school clothes are |
| encourage imagination and creative play, and are | | | | starting to get a little more worn, the seasons |
| one of those toys that don't get "old." Many | | | | have changed, and more often than not the kids |
| home-school organizations use dress ups to teach | | | | have outgrown their Christmas dresses and dress |
| about other cultures and for free play time. Girls | | | | clothes. |
| love to wear princess costumes, and dance | | | | Girls probably need a new Christmas dress for |
| around. If you decide to get dress up clothes as a | | | | the season, and boys might need a new tie and |
| Christmas gift, don't forget the accessories! Girls | | | | slacks. New pajamas on Christmas Eve are a |
| need feather boas for their princess costumes | | | | family tradition for my family; we all enjoy |
| and boys need toy guns for their cowboy | | | | sleeping in new pajamas and waking up in them |
| costumes! | | | | on Christmas morning. Regardless of what you |
| Nintendo DS: | | | | purchase, clothes are one of those "necessities" |
| The lite Nintendo DS is making big waves with | | | | that typically people like to receive! |