holiday gifts for kids, two ways.

In the same spirit as the grown-up version of this year’s gift guide, here are a few ideas for gifts for kiddos (mostly in the toddler set, because, well, write what you know, and all that), presented in two ways. 

Rainbows, Two Ways
+ A sun-catching prism for making rainbows.
+ A stack of pastel-colored blocks for building them.

Little Blue Truck, Two Ways
+ A little blue truck.
+ A companion set of these two favorites.

Play Dough, Two Ways
+ Eco-friendly modeling dough.
+ Flour, cream of tartar, vegetable dye, and a free afternoon to make your own.

Getting Arty, Two Ways
+ Twin crayons.
+ An afternoon at an art museum.

Planting Seeds, Two Ways
+ A story about a Truck Farm (and a sing-a-long, too).
+ A watering can, seeds, dirt, and time.

Sweet Baby, Two Ways
+ A new baby doll.
+ A custom print. 
The Polar Express, Two Ways
+ A gift of the children’s classic.
+ A sleigh bell, a subway ticket, and a peppermint stick.

Under the Sea, Two Ways
+ A stackable wave.
+ An afternoon at an aquarium.

Picnic, Two Ways
+ Make-believe fixings.
+ A picnic blanket, a lunch to-go, and a walk to the park.

Blanket Fort, Two Ways
+ A field tent.
+ A blanket, a kitchen chair, and a flashlight for good measure.

Gourmet Meal Training, Two Ways
+ A pitcher, tiny glasses, and patience for perfecting the pour.
+ An apron for the tiny chef.

Down on the Farm, Two Ways
+ A set of tiny farmy animals.
+ A visit to a nearby farm.

More thoughts on gifts for babies, RIGHT HERE. Strategies for thoughtful gift giving, OVER HERE. The grown-up version of holiday gifts, two ways, THISAWAY.