i just went to a birthday party for a one-year old boy. here is one of the gift tables…
the best gift he received: a contribution to his college savings account from his grandfather. now there’s a gift that will outlast the batteries in the laughing elmo doll.
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Love that grandfather! We have repeatedly over the last 10 years requested the same thing-college investment. But instead get useless toys that I end up returning to put the money in a fund for them. I wouldn’t even mind a small toy in addition if it makes them feel better.
I only recently came across your blog, and I’m loving it.
In my own life, gifts to my children are a source of on-going frustration to me. I’m finding it really difficult to get grandparents, etc. on board with the less-gifts, less-lavish (or less trash, in some cases) idea.
http://www.kidscangivetoo.com
a nice alternative to the materialism of large childrens birthday parties.