tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991133507520851940.post1044408751670381499..comments2018-06-17T11:41:33.485-07:00Comments on Mrs. Ditter's Advice for The World: Aunt Needs Christmas Gift Ideas!Mrs. Ditterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616473801322786872noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991133507520851940.post-87965746690331345632009-11-24T00:57:15.276-08:002009-11-24T00:57:15.276-08:00Go to Goodwill or someplace like that and buy some...Go to Goodwill or someplace like that and buy some old appliances. Gather up a few tools like screwdrivers (both types of head) and needlenosed pliers. Put them all in a box and PRESTO! Any youngster can spend a bunch of time taking things apart without anyone suggesting they will be unable to put them back together.<br /><br />Maybe yes, and maybe no. This present is one my sister gave her two boys one year when money was so tight she was unable to buy them store presents. Just as little kids sometimes like the box better than what came in it, this gift was their favorite for two years running.<br /><br />It is always a good idea to give them things they can Do. You know, things they can USE. My personal values go toward children growing up competent with their hands, and that doesn't just mean using the computer mouse capably.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what else people suggest. WAIT! More ideas!<br />1. composition books (if someone writes) come in many designs now - get several<br />2. pens and pencils, very cool<br />3. paper, lot os paper of different kinds<br />4. books, of course, and yep, magazines are a good idea.<br />5. a bank account - depending on age and parental permission, a checking account for an older kid who needs to learn, now, how to bounce a check<br /><br />Etcetera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com