Buy Christmas Presents For Kids in 2011
Is it possible to find the perfect Christmas present for a kid in 2011 when compared to 20 years ago? Well, I'm writing this to let you know it can be done...
but I'll tell you it won't look anywhere near the type of gift that would of knocked your socks off 20 years ago! From techno gadgets to characters from apps to iTunes, a little research before buying for a kid in 2011 is a good idea.
Don't try to get the special kids in your life such boring gifts as clothes, mementos or personal care products and expect the same type of reaction that a popular toy or game will get! I remember when I was a little girl, my grandma used to get me a new pyjama every year.
Now I wish I still had that new pyjama for Christmas but at the time, I looked much more forward to my aunt's gift which was sure to be a popular new board game, toy or doll.
What kind of gift giver to you want to be to the kids in your life:
First of all, kid gifts are always geared to the age of the child.
The same present that will thrill the 10 year old may choke the 2 year old so always be conscious of what age rate the present you choose is made for.
For boys presents and for girls presents are usually very different although some characters like Sponge Bob and Angry Birds are suited to both females and males.
Electronic toys, board games, toys and all the variations are great gifts especially if the special kid in your life is into a certain character like Buzz Lightyear, Barbie or the Disney Princesses.
This kind of preference for a certain character is very age related so make sure to ask the parent what the child is into these days.
Music players such as mp3's and ultimately iPod Nanos are always a big hit for any musically inclined child.
Does the special music lover in the family already have an iPod? If so, the perfect gift for them would be a gift card to purchase iTunes.
but I'll tell you it won't look anywhere near the type of gift that would of knocked your socks off 20 years ago! From techno gadgets to characters from apps to iTunes, a little research before buying for a kid in 2011 is a good idea.
Don't try to get the special kids in your life such boring gifts as clothes, mementos or personal care products and expect the same type of reaction that a popular toy or game will get! I remember when I was a little girl, my grandma used to get me a new pyjama every year.
Now I wish I still had that new pyjama for Christmas but at the time, I looked much more forward to my aunt's gift which was sure to be a popular new board game, toy or doll.
What kind of gift giver to you want to be to the kids in your life:
- The fun exciting gift giver? or
- The boring but practical gift giver?
First of all, kid gifts are always geared to the age of the child.
The same present that will thrill the 10 year old may choke the 2 year old so always be conscious of what age rate the present you choose is made for.
For boys presents and for girls presents are usually very different although some characters like Sponge Bob and Angry Birds are suited to both females and males.
Electronic toys, board games, toys and all the variations are great gifts especially if the special kid in your life is into a certain character like Buzz Lightyear, Barbie or the Disney Princesses.
This kind of preference for a certain character is very age related so make sure to ask the parent what the child is into these days.
Music players such as mp3's and ultimately iPod Nanos are always a big hit for any musically inclined child.
Does the special music lover in the family already have an iPod? If so, the perfect gift for them would be a gift card to purchase iTunes.
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