Like most nine-year-olds, I failed to hide my bitter disappointment. It was, I shreiked, the worst present ever. My mother sent me to my room.
As an aunt to seven kids, I am determined to never give a child such a lame gift. And so, in the spirit of Christmas (and thanks to input from critic —and mom-of-two —Alexandra Lange), I am delighted to share my Etsy-enabled (but pillow-free!) gift guide for the little ones.
Relive your own childhood — and make some little person's holiday a great one — with this vintage Fisher-Price Sesame Street play set for $99.
For the 21st century child, it's no longer enough to simply cut out a square and a rectangle. The refrigerator box-fort has come of age. ($200)
For the industrious child, Charlotte Packe has created instructive, all-ages sewing kits. And what to do with all the items they'll produce? Why, open an Etsy shop, of course! ($8+)
These geometric paper ornaments from Field Guide Design provide yet another innovative way to convert playtime into useful household items. The kits contain pre-cut and -scored card stock with easy-to-follow instructions. (25$)
Clever and instructional educational posters from Etsy shop NewDocuments. ($85 - $300)
In an age where so many of a child's possessions require an AC outlet, the humble rubber stamp will always remain a childhood favorite. Select from talktothesun's wide variety of hand-carved stamps, or have bespoke stamps made to order. ($10)
