I just thought I’d put together a list of some of Princess Sparkle’s favorite gifts from her birthday for anyone else with a four year old on the horizon who might be looking for a good gift. Some of them are a little more indie-toy-shop cool, while others are just classic and easy to find at your local Target. In no particular order….
Hungry, Hungry Hippos. An oldie, but a goodie. Seriously, one of the funner games to play with the young’uns. Fast-paced and a family crowd pleaser. And yes I know funner ain’t a word.
Pop Arty Beads. I found these on DesignMom when researching toys, and of course they were a hit with 4 year old. They have fun and unique shapes and you can even make rings and bracelets as well. I know these will be used for years to come.
Meileg Mouse in a Box. My mom found these little mice from Danish toy company Meileg. I think I love this toy as much as Princess Sparkle. The little mouse comes in a sturdy box complete with mattress, pillow and knitted blanket. You can choose from a variety of boy and girl mice. This is one of the most charming and why-didn’t-I-think-of-that? toys I’ve ever seen.
Seedling–Good things for Girls Kit. Another really cute and unique gift that is as beautiful as it is functional. Seedling makes a lot of amazing kits like a “design your own super hero cape” and “build your own kaleidoscope.” This particular kit is called Good Things for Girls and contains a knitting doll, yarn, a jump rope, pick up sticks, a sketch pad and colored pencils. I love gifts that encourage creativity.
Finally, Wikki Stix. Again, so classic but so great. I love that they’re reusable and mess free, yet versatile and really entertaining at the same time. Seriously you can’t go wrong with a package of wikki stix.
Anyone else have some great gift ideas for the pre-school set?
OOoooo…I love cool/fun toys. Thanks for the ideas. I only recently discovered that B line and love all their toys. I can't wait to go research more of seedlings stuff.
I love this list. I have several grandchildren and I hope to remember this for the next 4 year old.
Wow, great gifts for Princess Sparkle! She will have to make some beautiful jewelry and then model it for your blog. : )
THANKS for this! I was just needing a little girl birthday present. I am not really up on little girl stuff, so this was very helpful!
And I don't think I have commented on your blog, but just wanted to tell you I love stopping by. You are AMAZING and your cute little Lamp melts my heart…seriously melts. Thanks again!
Just a shout out to the great little shop I bought two of the gifts from. The Seedling Good Things for Girls Kit & the Meileg Mouse in a Box came from "The Tended Thicket" on Old Gaylord Street for any of you who live in Denver, Colorado. The Tended Thicket is a great local floral and gift shop with a room dedicated to children. Victoria Magazine did a 4 page spread on the shop and it's owner Nikki Depew in it's current March/April issue. Nikki helped me pick these things out. She says she cannot keep the little Mouse in a Box in stock and that even little boys like the Boy Mice! So stop in and check it out!
Best,
G.G.