I fear that in a matter of few weeks, our family room will come to resemble a toy store under attack. I’m not even talking about Christmas morning alone; in our family, the holidays become a month-long event of packages arriving on a regular basis from extremely generous out-of-state family and friends who want our girls to wish our girls the merriest. And yet, every year, these little ladies wind up playing with a couple of select toys, while hardly batting an eye at the loot that would make any normal child envious. It’s not to say my girls are greedy, but let’s just say that they are content with what they ask for and receive. While we would never deny the opportunity for loved ones to shower our kids with happiness, sometimes one ingenious gift can keep on giving, long after the decorations have been stored away until next year. This holiday season, we are ecstatic over the creative mail-order service, Kiwi Crate
. Aimed at kids ages 3-6, this monthly-based subscription lets a gift-giver mail a themed craft set to the lucky child in their life, containing everything needed for a fun-filled craft day. Subjects range from colors, for which kids can design their own stain-glass window, to dinosaurs, during which kids can fashion own fossils. You can sign up for a monthly subscription or for a few months at a time, ensuring plenty of activities to last throughout the year. We’re sure Santa will appreciate the lighter load, too.
In a Nutshell: What kid doesn’t love getting mail? This holiday season, treat the child in your life to a gift she’ll anxiously await–and won’t forget after you take down the Christmas tree.
