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When considering what to give a child, think of what will encourage them to grow and give them skills for their future. It is a very simple thing to give a child the latest popular toy of the day - which only gives a fleeting sense of happiness and nothing long-term. Consider providing something that will challenge the child and create an interest for years to come. Of course there are differences between girls and boys, but listed below are wonderful areas you might like to consider. It is fairly simple to purchase supplies, books and patterns for these.

Gift Ideas for Girls

  • Embroidery
  • Cross Stitch
  • Crochet
  • Knitting
  • Scrapbooking
  • Recipe Collecting
  • Canning
  • Gardening
  • Bible Memory
  • Decoupage
  • Dried Flowers
  • Pressed Flowers
  • Letter Writing
  • Drawing/Sketching
  • Music
  • Creative Writing
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Poetry
  • Sign Language
  • First Aid
  • Ribbon Embroidery
  • Hardanger
  • Redwork
  • Stamping
  • Cooking/Baking
  • Literature
  • Quilting
  • Quilling
  • Calligraphy
  • Hope Chests
  • Sewing
  • Nature Journalling
  • Herb Use
  • Genealogy

Gift Ideas for Boys

  • Woodburning
  • Woodcarving
  • Woodworking
  • Stamp Collecting
  • Bug Collecting
  • Nature Exploring
  • Astronomy
  • Auto Repair
  • Home Repair
  • Gardening
  • Bible Memory
  • Camping
  • Drawing/Sketching
  • Leatherworking
  • Letter Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Music
  • Tools
  • Photography
  • First Aid
  • Kites
  • Models
  • Knots
  • Sailing
  • Photography
  • Rockets
  • Geology
  • Sign Language
  • Survival Skills
  • Map Making
  • Coin Collecting

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