Some Last Minute Gift Ideas

In addition to the idea of giving of one’s self and time by volunteering through the coming year, and making use of the creative possibilities of do it yourself craft gifts and cards, and even enlisting the entire family in such projects, as the Big Day gets closer there always seem to be a few people on the list that just must have a gift you haven’t purchased yet. So I’ve been surfing around in search of good ideas and advice.

First, there are the young granddaughters. What’s a better gift than a doll? I found a blog called Doll Diaries with a list of the Best Dolls for Girls Ages 3-6. I especially like the fact that these recommendations don’t include Barbie or any of her oddly-shaped fashion-hound friends. It’s never seemed a good idea to me to push boobs, high heels and prostitute wardrobes on girls so young. The My Twinn and Bitty Baby dolls are quite adorable, I’ll be looking at those next Christmas for my little Miss Sunshine.

The Casual Keystrokes blog has a useful post, Clutter Free and Last Minute Gift Ideas that grannies will like a lot. Things like movie tickets for the underagers are easy, as are tickets to other activities and events kids love. Coupons for a nice meal out or night of bowling are good for grownups, especially the parents of your grandchildren who could always use some time off. How about including yourself as babysitter too?

Concert tickets, a spa gift certificate, there are a lot of good ideas here that work for any age group, can be obtained quickly and late in the Christmas shopping game. Check it out and see what you can come up with for those friends and relatives – and yes, grandchildren – that will be a welcome addition to the pile of gifts and won’t clutter up anybody’s living space.

Links:

A Holiday Gift of Self
A Fun Family Do-It-Yourself Christmas
Best Dolls for Girls Ages 3-6
Clutter Free and Last Minute Gift Ideas
CBS: Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

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