12 Ideas of Gifts that Aren't Toys
1. A Meal Out
I think this is an excellent idea. You let the child pick their favorite place to eat and maybe let them invite a few friends to come along. This present can turn out to be a really special occasion for all those involved and create an experience that will be cherished for a long time.
I think this is an excellent idea. You let the child pick their favorite place to eat and maybe let them invite a few friends to come along. This present can turn out to be a really special occasion for all those involved and create an experience that will be cherished for a long time.
2. Fiction Books
Good books are a fantastic way to encourage children to read and can really benefit their linguistic skills. There are now more than ever a huge range of fantastic books avaliable for all ages and abilities. Why not get them the Harry Potter collection and let them fall in love with life at Hogwarts. There are also classic collections like the Narnia series that I can remember loving or if they are a bit younger maybe Captain Underpants will get them excited about reading.
Good books are a fantastic way to encourage children to read and can really benefit their linguistic skills. There are now more than ever a huge range of fantastic books avaliable for all ages and abilities. Why not get them the Harry Potter collection and let them fall in love with life at Hogwarts. There are also classic collections like the Narnia series that I can remember loving or if they are a bit younger maybe Captain Underpants will get them excited about reading.
2.Classes
I love this idea and recently my son wanted to start karate so I bought him some classes and a karate suit and he loved it as a present. There are loads of classes out there, just found out what the child is into. Maybe they want to learn a musicial instrument, ballet, painting or soccer. This could be a gift that really inspires them to give something a go.
I love this idea and recently my son wanted to start karate so I bought him some classes and a karate suit and he loved it as a present. There are loads of classes out there, just found out what the child is into. Maybe they want to learn a musicial instrument, ballet, painting or soccer. This could be a gift that really inspires them to give something a go.
3.Tickets for Special Events
Imagine the look on their face when thay find out they have tickets to there favorite band's concert! Sporting events can also be really exciting to go to and can create some fantastic memories. It can also be for something more low key like a trip to the movies or a day out at the zoo!
Imagine the look on their face when thay find out they have tickets to there favorite band's concert! Sporting events can also be really exciting to go to and can create some fantastic memories. It can also be for something more low key like a trip to the movies or a day out at the zoo!
4. Group Activitiy
Ice skating, bowling, mini golf are just a few things that you could organise as a present for a special someone. Kids will love spending time with their parents or close friends. We recently went bowling with the whole family for a nephew's birthday and we had a great time with lots of fun and laughter.
Ice skating, bowling, mini golf are just a few things that you could organise as a present for a special someone. Kids will love spending time with their parents or close friends. We recently went bowling with the whole family for a nephew's birthday and we had a great time with lots of fun and laughter.
5. Recipe and Ingredients
This might seem an unusual gift idea but some kids really enjoy cooking, All you need to do is find a good recipe, buy the ingredients and set the time aside to have some cooking fun. Maybe you could bake their favorite cookies or treats. Kids also love to decorate cakes and thay enjoy eating them nearly as much!
This might seem an unusual gift idea but some kids really enjoy cooking, All you need to do is find a good recipe, buy the ingredients and set the time aside to have some cooking fun. Maybe you could bake their favorite cookies or treats. Kids also love to decorate cakes and thay enjoy eating them nearly as much!
6. Arts and Crafts Supplies
Kids love to make things and its also something that you can enjoy doing together. Keep all the supplies ine a basket and set some time to get crafting. Sock puppets, decorations, funny faces or anything else that they want to. Let their imagination run wild!
Kids love to make things and its also something that you can enjoy doing together. Keep all the supplies ine a basket and set some time to get crafting. Sock puppets, decorations, funny faces or anything else that they want to. Let their imagination run wild!
7. Coupons
This is a cool idea! Create a book of coupons that include a variety of fun things that they can do. Some examples are a movie and popcorn night or a trip to the cinema. Maybe they want to spend some time with you playing thier favorite games or trip out. There really is no end to what these can be for and the great thing is that will appreciate them more knowing its a gift.
This is a cool idea! Create a book of coupons that include a variety of fun things that they can do. Some examples are a movie and popcorn night or a trip to the cinema. Maybe they want to spend some time with you playing thier favorite games or trip out. There really is no end to what these can be for and the great thing is that will appreciate them more knowing its a gift.
8. Memberships
A membership can a great gift. Maybe it's for a museum or a zoo. It could also be a membership to a club that they like. Yearly memberships can be great value and give them something to do the whole year round.
A membership can a great gift. Maybe it's for a museum or a zoo. It could also be a membership to a club that they like. Yearly memberships can be great value and give them something to do the whole year round.
9. Fancydress Clothes
Kids love dressing up as their favorite superheros or anything really. Dressing up clothes need not be expensive or you could have a go at making your own. Kids can spend ages playing make believe and it can be a joy to watch. Just find out what the child is into and check around on ebay for a bargain and they will love you for it!
Kids love dressing up as their favorite superheros or anything really. Dressing up clothes need not be expensive or you could have a go at making your own. Kids can spend ages playing make believe and it can be a joy to watch. Just find out what the child is into and check around on ebay for a bargain and they will love you for it!
10. Ant Farms
Ant farms can make pretty cool gifts because kids will love watching the ants go about their business. It can be quite amazing to watch as they scurry around constructing their home. Some kids might even be tempted to give them all names! It just doesn't have to be ants but you can get various kits from snails to worms.
Ant farms can make pretty cool gifts because kids will love watching the ants go about their business. It can be quite amazing to watch as they scurry around constructing their home. Some kids might even be tempted to give them all names! It just doesn't have to be ants but you can get various kits from snails to worms.
11. Science Kits
Science kits for kids can be great fun and educational at the same time. There are lots of differents sets that you can buy for all different age groups. Kids can learn so much from these sets and really fuel their interest in science. The Horrible Science Explosive Experiments set pictured is a very popular and fun one.
Science kits for kids can be great fun and educational at the same time. There are lots of differents sets that you can buy for all different age groups. Kids can learn so much from these sets and really fuel their interest in science. The Horrible Science Explosive Experiments set pictured is a very popular and fun one.
12. Voucher
This might seem like a bit of a cop out but vouchers are always welcome. You could get an Itunes voucher so they could spend it on music, videos or apps. It doesnt have to be itunes as Google play offer the same thing. Maybe you could get a clothes voucher or a cinema ticket? You could even get them an Amazon voucher and they can practiacally get whatever thay want.
This might seem like a bit of a cop out but vouchers are always welcome. You could get an Itunes voucher so they could spend it on music, videos or apps. It doesnt have to be itunes as Google play offer the same thing. Maybe you could get a clothes voucher or a cinema ticket? You could even get them an Amazon voucher and they can practiacally get whatever thay want.
