Hi Mommas,
Going to a birthday party this weekend for twins that are turning 4 (one girl, one boy). Usually, I'm pretty good with ideas but this one has me stumped. They have two older siblings and therefore have tons of toys and books. I was thinking about passes to the zoo but I also think they're already members. They just "graduated" from 3's program at the nursery school my son goes to and the school gave them a pail and shovel filled with stuff for summer (bubbles, beach ball, etc) so that idea is out. So what do you think? Thanks in advance!
Thanks everyone for the great ideas. I went with the summer theme (slip and slide) and the reusable stuff (sidewalk chalk) also got them each a pair of goggles, water balloons, etc. Gift receipts are in the cards! :o) Thanks for the ideas.
Maybe a great kids sprinkler for the summer would be a fun gift. We had several different ones when I was kid and we loved them all. Maybe a slip-n-slide. Something that they can play with throughout the summer that's a bigger item than they got from the school. Make it a joint gift.
With the party being this weekend are there any other kid places in your area; like a children's museum, discovery museum, public museum or indoor play ground? Maybe a pass or gift card to a place like that, depending on which one you pick you then can get a little toy or coloring book that is related to that theme/place.
We have a zoo membership but my soon to be 4 year old would love a gift card that she could use in the zoo gift shop. With a membership I rarely if never buy anything from the gift shop but there are so many cool items in a zoo gift shop for a child.
Expand on that summer theme...How about Monogram beach towels with their first initial of their name or last name? Include a small GC from Coldstone or Dairy Queen etc.
Can you ask their mom what they are into? If you buy them something then please give a gift receipt. My twins get so much and alot of times they get doubles without a gift receipt. Then it's like not getting a gift. We donate it to charity , a great learning experience but not always fun :) My son is also 4 and now into legos. They have some from 4 or 5 and up that he can do. They can always use playdoh . Maybe movie passes because Toy Story 3 is coming soon. My daughter wants the Jessie costume and I bet they would love something like that from the Disney Store. Good luck!
A gift card to something fun in the area - movies, arcade, kiddie play place, is fun and clutter free. I also love book store gift cards. I also think you can never have enough art/craft supplies when your kids are young, you could get a big bucket of craft stuff.
Good luck! Gift receipts are a good idea.
how about hooded summer beach towels - we always need these at our house b/c even if they already have 1 set, you always need a backup if they are in the wash.
You could also look into outdoor things like a small table/chair set - they have a toy story themed one at toys r us.
