More Fun Than Allowed…with Kids

It’s about that time of year again…Birthday Season.  I’m not sure why, and I guess it will change as the kids get older and create new friends, but all our current friends (kids) have Summer birthdays.  Our Summer’s are packed with birthdays including one of our own.

I like to get unique gifts, something that broadens the mind of the children receiving and either teaches something, reinforces lessons already learned, or promotes imagination.  I have a friend that sends out a registry for both her boys and tells everyone what they are “currently in to”.  I avoid that list.  I try to find something unique that no one else, including the child, would think to get but that I know they will enjoy.

ebeanstalk.com helps me pick an age appropriate toy or game that has been through rigorous testing from their team of experts.  I can search by age, by gender or by Top Toys in each category.  They have a huge selection and offer expert advice on what is appropriate for each age as well as what developmental mile stones are reached at each stage.  I think the feature I like the best, especially as a shower or “new baby” gift, is the Gift Series.  You can send a years worth (total of 4 gifts, sent every 3 months) of developmental gifts for any age level.  You can choose from pre-selected gifts from the expert’s top picks, or you can modify the series and choose which gifts you want sent.  What a great way to celebrate a new life (or a not-so-new) with a new “surprise” every three months.

If you have not already heard about this site I encourage you to check it out. If you, also, find yourself on the eve of birthday madness, you can use the code:TGS345 for 15% off your order between now and June 30th.