Sure you can get them games for PS3, Xbox, Wii, or whatever game system they have, but you will earn major points with the parents for buying something different and wholesome. Not to mention, you’ll spare the kid a childhood devoid of whimsy and imagination.

play·ful –adjective
1. full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.

whole·some–adjective
1. conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial

{Crayon rocks $6.95}

{Paper machine by Walter Ruffler $9.95}

{The Little Prince Pop-Up Book $18.60}

{Chronicle Books There Was an Old Lady $11.55}

{Print from The Voyagers $20}

{Abima Uglydoll $24}

{Pirate ship yacht $39.95}

{Create Your Own Playhouse $80}

{p.s.} Brooklyn 5 & 10 is offering 20% off for the entire month of December.

{p.p.s.} Hit the “Shop” tab at the top of the page to get to the {Bits of Beauty} shop. Tons of gift ideas there and we get a few bucks every time you buy. Yay!