2011 Holiday Giving Suggestions
GENERAL WISH LIST FOR CHILDREN
INFANT TO TODDLER (24 months): Winter coats or snowsuits, boots and outerwear, board picture books (including books in Spanish), Multi-cultural baby dolls, Learning toys from manufacturers such as Baby Einstein, Lamaze, Fisher Price, Playskool and Leapfrog for infant to 24 month olds,
bathtub toys, teething rings, rattles, stand-and-push toys such as sturdy baby carriages, shopping carts, high quality stuffed animals without choking hazards, age-appropriate blocks and musical instruments
(Specific examples of the above toys might be: Lamaze Freddie the Firefly Rattle, Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse Blue, LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas, Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes, LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table, Baby Einstein Bendy Ball, Vtech - Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker, Fisher-Price Little People Lil' Movers Airplane, Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy, Hohner Kids Toddler Glockenspiel with Bag and Safety Mallet, Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack, LeapFrog My Pal Violet, Melissa & Doug Deluxe First Bead Maze, Sassy Flutterby Teether Developmental Toy, Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone, Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride, Aurora Plush Baby 10" Yasmin Doll, JC Toys La Baby- Hispanic, Baby Alive Whoopsie Doo - AFRICAN AMERICAN, Dora the Explorer)
AGES 3 to 5: Multi-cultural baby dolls, toys and accessories related to characters such as Disney, Thomas the Tank Engine, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Toy Story, ect., age-appropriate arts & crafts supplies, puzzles (wood and cardboard), block sets, trains, bathtub toys, dinosaurs, Care Bears, Learning toys from manufacturers such as Fisher Price, Playskool and Leapfrog for 3 to 5 year olds, Crayola Beginnings, Play Doh sets, Mega Bloks, My Little Pony, Wonder Pets, Elmo and Sesame Street toys, Doodle Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Littlest Pet Shop & accessories, Dress Up costumes (princess, pirates, firefighters, animals, Superheros, ect.) animal figure playsets, toy building and cooking/chef/food sets, Stomp Rockets, Disney doll sets and books, Sturdy cars and trucks, books (including books in Spanish) to be read to 3 to 5 year olds, stickers, indoor tents and sleeping bags..
(Specific examples of the above toys might be:Little Mommy Sweet As Me Princess Doll ~ African American, You & Me Friends - Black Hair and Brown Eyes 14 inch Doll, LeapFrog Scribble and Write, Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway, Rub a Dub Stickers for the Tub: Beep Beep!, Nick Jr Plush Toy - Diego The Rescuer, Hi Ho Cherry-O Game, Chutes and Ladders Game, Fisher-Price TRIO DC Super Friends Batcave, Toy Story 3 Woody & Bullseye Roundup Pack, Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo Guitar, Crayola Beginnings Color Me A Song, Mother, Father, Baby, Sister and Brother Loving Family Doll Set African American, Disney Toy Story Slumber Duffle Bag )
AGES 6 TO 9: Multi-cultural dolls, Legos, scooters and skateboards, bike helmets, Hello Kitty, sleeping bags, Webkins, puzzles, age-appropriate books series such as Judy Moody, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Beverly Cleary, Rick Riordan, The Magic Treehouse, re-told Classics for children, ect., moon sand, art supplies and craft/model sets (clay, jewelry making, weaving, wood burning, rock tumbler), dance mats, wristwatches, Game Boy sets, age appropriate board games (Sorry, Twister, Operation, Jenga, Kerplunk! Monopoly), Polly Pockets, Light Bright, journal/diary, Neopets, DVD’s (Disney,High School Musical ect.) age-appropriate learning games such as Quirkle, Banannagrams, and Educational Insights MathWhiz and Story Cubes, sleeping bags, sports jerseys and accessories, Dress Up costumes (princess, pirates, career, fantasy, Superheros, ect.) basketballs, footballs and soccer balls, wiffle ball sets, indoor basketball hoops, velcro dart sets, Play Doh setsLincoln Logs
(Specific examples of the above toys might be Disney The Princess and The Frog Princess Tiana Doll, Barbie I Love Valentines African-American Doll, Razor V-17 Youth Multi-Sport Helmet (Black Gloss), Play-Doh: Fun Factory Deluxe Set, Razor A2 Kick Scooter, American Girl Pencil Toppers Sewing Kit, Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100, Polly Pocket Pop Up Glamper Vehicle, Polly Pocket Party Collection Fashion Playset, Franklin Sports NFL New York Jets Helmet and Jersey Set, Fundex Games New York Yankees Mlb Rubik'S Cube, Eureka Minnow 45 Degree Sleeping Bag, Dragon Ninja Weapon Backpack Weapon Set, DC Comics Boys Trio Action Set Dress Up Trunk, Nerf Sport Nerfoop Basketball Slam)
AGES 10 TO 13: Age appropriate DVD’s (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Transformers, X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Japanese anime and manga), CD & DVD players, art supplies, (charcoals, pastels, sketch pads), Arts and crafts/model and building kits, hair accessories, costume jewelry, Sudoku, age appropriate books, comic books, board games, moon sand, Game Boy, journal/diary, Wii games, gift certificates to music stores, dry erase boards, scooter, bike helmets, Playstation 3,X Box 360, I Tune gift cards, digital cameras, sports jerseys and accessories, wristwatches, basketballs, footballs and soccer balls, skateboards and scooters, inflatable or bean bag chairs, music cds
AGES 14-17: TRAC FONES, Game Boy, electronic instrument, CD player, costume jewelry, wristwatches, I Tune gift cards, robes & slippers, digital cameras, Diary, lava lamps ans things to decorate “teen” rooms such as laser lights, interesting clocks or bead curtains, radio/alarm clocks, girls fashion scarves, Wii games, Playstation 3,X Box 360,journal/diary, personal care items, music cds, video games, gift certificates to music stores, computer stores, The Gap, Old Navy, Modell’s, Zumies, American Eagle, Sports Authority, Target, Penny’s, ect. **This is notoriously a hard age for us to fill. Please consider gifts for teenagers when giving! J If undecided, a gift card is always appreciated (denominations of $10, 15 and $20 maximum, please)
ALL AGES: **Sweat suits of all sizes. This is especially important for clients entering our Safehouse. Warm outerwear: winter coats, boots, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, ect. Nightwear: pajamas, robes and slippers. Ladies sweatsuits (esp. large sizes), sweatshirts and shoes. Make Life Easier For Our Single Parents: Our families can always use things to make life a little easier/nicer: gift certificates to restaurants such as Boston Market, Ruby Tuesday, Wendy’s, The Olive Garden, ect., new dishes, glasses and silverware sets, small vacuum cleaners, toaster ovens and microwaves.
KIDS SHOP FOR MOM: (Inexpensive items for kids to give moms- they choose and wrap them up right here in our offices!) Gift certificates to hair and nail salons, potpourri, special soaps & body lotions, costume jewelry, fashion scarves, hats, candles, perfume, journals. Wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbon, bows, scotch tape help our families feel festive..
Once again, we would like to remind you that clients’ feedback to our offices has indicated a real desire to be able to purchase gifts for their families themselves. Your purchase of gift cards in denominations from $5 to $25 gives a woman the opportunity to select toys and other items for her children on her own. We encourage you to consider this empowering opportunity and again, would like to express our gratitude for any donations you choose to select. Happy holidays!