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Just what do I get the Kids for Christmas this year??!!
newmanfamilyvlogs:
Our daughters love their play kitchen as well. Got it last Christmas and it gets played with every day. Even at 11mo/o, our youngest is starting to 'play' with it, though in more of a physical exploratory sense than imagination.
Toys that encourage imagination and abstract concepts I think will always have a longer staying power than something with a more strict interpretation of how you play with it.
JMB:
The musical instrument ideas are great. I have a drum set, a couple guitars, and keyboards setup for the kids to use whenever they want. They don't get constant use but they do keep going back to them.
I also highly recommend board games you can play with your kids, Life, Monopoly, Sorry, Clue, etc.
Vigo:
--- Quote from: JMB on November 17, 2010, 04:47:27 pm ---I also highly recommend board games you can play with your kids, Life, Monopoly, Sorry, Clue, etc.
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I agree that board games age a great gift, but I really recommended that you don't get those games. There are so many games out there that are much, much better, and will keep you from that 5 hour game of monopoly riddled with arguments and grief.
I personally recommend a game like "Pandemic" or "Forbidden Island" for kids 10 and up. Intense enough that adults love it, but kids can really get involved in it and enjoy it just as much. Plus they are co-op games, so its not really about who wins. Its just a good time.
atomikbohm:
With the younger kids it has to be cool / interesting not necessarily expensive.
Best gift I got my brother's 2 boys was an Airzooka http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/60b6/ Under $20 and they played with them till they fell apart. Which was quite a while according to my sister-in-law >:D
BTW NEVER give your own children a drum set!!! Give things like that to your siblings children. That way they get to enjoy listening to the learning curve >:D >:D >:D
eds1275:
My recommendation also goes to a musical instrument. And not just any instrument - obviously I am biased because I am a professional guitarist, but I think you should get her one of the following instruments:
Guitar
Keyboard
Drums [electric drum prices are down lower than ever and quality is pretty good, even on the starter sets like the Roland TD-3]
Bass guitar
A small PA system with a nice mic if she likes singing
The better choices are the PA, guitar, and keyboard - those are instruments you can play alone. If you are going for a guitar, go electric. I know many will tell you to start with an acoustic, because acoustic guitars are the root of the instrument, but in my experience they are harder to play thus easier to give up on. An electric is easier on the fingers, can be played unplugged or with headphones for silent practice, and can if she keeps up with it a neverending source of ideas for gifts.
A PA system would allow her to jam with other musicians, plus it would also benefit you if you ever throw outdoor parties!
The reason I suggest these five instruments is because chances are better that she will keep up with these throughout her lifetime, as opposed to the regular high school "band" instruments. Not many people still play the flute out of high school. Plus... it's really hard to rock a flute.
Here's me rocking out at my housewarming partay!
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