If you are looking for holiday gifts, here are a few fresh ideas! You can visit the Macaroni Kid Business Directory for some local ideas in many of the categories listed below.
Additionally, if you have gently used toys to clear out before the holidays set in, consider donating them to a charity that can make use of them such as Cradles to Crayons. You can also look into consigning at a store or one of the upcoming spring sales.
Gift ideas:
Classes or Camps
Is there an art or music class you've been hoping to try? A science camp or class you think your child would love? Our area has so many great opportunities for camps and classes, consider gift certificates to one of these as a gift for a child on your list.
Memberships
Give the gift of a membership to one of our area's museums, zoos or gardens. Some examples include Longwood Gardens, Brandywine Zoo, Elmwood Zoo, or Adventure Aquarium.
Adopt an animal
Our local zoos and aquariums offer animal "adoption" programs where you receive a certificate indicating your "adoption" of one of their creatures including bio info and more (depending on the facility). Imagine, a penguin for the Holidays!
Gift Certificates to some great local spots
Rather than toys that might get played with only briefly, how about gift certificates to a local toy shop for your child to choose their own fun toy. Local stores such as Monkey Fish Toys and Learning Express have great options. Bookstores have great gift ideas as well. Books always make a great gift, and gift certificates are fun because you get to choose your own gift!
Some other great gift certificate options include children's play places (such as Bounce U, The Little Gym, etc), miniature golf, pizza or ice cream shops, paint-your-own-pottery or book stores.
An added bonus to some of these ideas - you can shop more easily, either online or with a quick trip to a store. These ideas can also apply to adults. Memberships to health clubs, food/wine-of-the-month club, dining gift certificates, spa gift certificates all make great gifts. There are many great local options for your entire list.
The Macaroni Kid Holiday Gift Guide has gift ideas for adults and kids, so be sure to check it out as well. When possible, remember to support your local businesses and happy shopping!
