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Toys you use up

brachysirabrachysira member
in February 2013 Moms
My cousin's almost 5 year-old DD has many many toys.  I asked about a unique book I found, but they had it.  I don't want to keep emailing, and my cousin did not suggest anything.  I want to get something she can use up, that way if she has it, she can just have a replacement supply.  I already have another small item, so not more than $15. Ideas?
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Re: Toys you use up

  • wifeofadamwifeofadam member
    For a five year old I would make a little craft bag - you could do any combo of pipe cleaners, google eyes, paper, pom-poms, paints, glue sticks, stickers, craft sticks, etc.  Even print off some cute craft ideas from Pinterest to include in the craft bag.  That will be a fun gift for her and is something she will use up.

    Other ideas for a five year old - paper origami or paper airplane books that have directions and paper (my kids love those), jumbo coloring books and a new set of markers or coloring pencils, a science kit from a place like Hobby Lobby (they sell sets where you can grow crystals and stuff like that), one of those loop looms that teach you to weave a hot pad for the kitchen, playdough and cookie cutters - those are items that are always a hit with my kids and that I can never have enough of.  My DS2 is 4, almost 5, and he will sit for hours at the dining room table coloring pictures and making books or doing crafts.
        
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  • Puck1182Puck1182 member
    Definitely want to second +adamwife+'s suggestion for craft/art supplies.  That's exactly what I was going to say!


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  • tamarar5tamarar5 member
    edited December 2013
    Another for @+adamwife+ craft idea.  Honestly, DH went out and bought DD 4 coloring books, 3 packs of markers, the 104 crayons AND colored pencils for her birthday and that was the gift she liked the most.  That's what I get for sending my husband birthday shopping.  Overkill :)

    You could also ask if her parents would be okay with a cookbook or something.  We got DD her own Disney Princess cookbook for Christmas.  It's not "no bake" items, so she would need supervision doing some of the activities, but kids love to "help" in the kitchen.  She might really enjoy making Princess Ariel's Cupcakes.  

    Or you could look into a magazine subscription like Ranger Rick JR. or Ranger Rick (reading ability?), Highlights Magazine, or American Girl (but that one is geared towards older girls).  most kids LOVE getting mail that is all for them.

    Edit: The Princess Cookbook was $16 at Barns and Nobles, and last time I checked Ranger Rick was $19.95, but its for an entire year's subscription.
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  • kelly321kelly321 member
    Highlights or another magazine subscription is a great idea, as are crafts, I think. What little kid doesn't like getting a bunch of fun, glittery/soft/whatever craft stuff :)

    And I just realized that is a fantastic idea in general - we have too many toys, so I've been trying to figure out how to handle presents. My parents are getting DD1 a Highlights subscription this year, and in the future I think I'm going to start asking for usable items, as well.

    BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
    BFP2: 3/18/12, blighted ovum, natural m/c @ 7w4d
    BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence

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  • nlp1990nlp1990 member
    I just got my 5 year old sister a weaving loom and refil loops for like $10. She's been making pot holders for everyone!
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