tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883078905985770452.post3963357934368743343..comments2023-12-27T20:27:02.226-05:00Comments on Sara's Toy Box: Rambling about the grandparent question...Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999039538167155221noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883078905985770452.post-66642337160150788072010-03-05T21:09:51.373-05:002010-03-05T21:09:51.373-05:00When toys were big news in 2007, it gave me the ch...When toys were big news in 2007, it gave me the chance to boldly share our toy ideals, however there are some relatives that don't give gifts all (they keep saying they forgot it at home EVERY YEAR). So I am grateful for any gifts we get, and show appreciation no matter what it is. Anyone giving us made-in-China toys knows they are doing it against our wishes by now. Some think we are ridiculous and want to give our children "normal" toys. Our children know to be thankful, and that they have lots of toys. So anything we don't want either gets donated or put in the trash (if unsafe). In the rare instance that we have to get rid of something they really want, we go out and replace it with something similar that is safe. We have a wish list, but we don't pass it around unless someone asks what they want. By now, all our relatives know about the wish list. A few LOVE it and buy from it with relief, and others won't, and that is ok. I don't like wish lists either. I do appreciate it when they at least try to get things that are safe. A gift is a gift though. I try to model gracious acceptance so the children will not be snobs about it. It is ok to get rid of a gift we don't want, but not to hurt the feelings of the giver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883078905985770452.post-3426396808780043342010-02-28T06:34:47.159-05:002010-02-28T06:34:47.159-05:00HI Sara,
I agree with you and feel your frustrati...HI Sara,<br /><br />I agree with you and feel your frustrations. No matter how many times we tell friends and family that our kids dont need X, Y or Z p lastic toy that has flashing lights and ZERO play value, guess what they give year after year. We have one uncle and aunt that not only gave gifts like that, but would send the kids home with cheap plastic figurines and super hero dolls, knowing we have asked time and time again.<br /><br />In some cases we just buy the gifts and get the grandparent, uncle etc to pay us back, at least that way we can ensure they get something suitable rather then plastic Ben10 toys or bratz dolls.<br /><br />It isnt easy. Maybe that is why so many people just follow the norm as deviating from it can be hard.handmade toyshttp://www.fairyring.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883078905985770452.post-92121058159194926312010-02-26T12:33:00.263-05:002010-02-26T12:33:00.263-05:00We did Amazon.com wish lists this year and it was ...We did Amazon.com wish lists this year and it was amazing -- my in-laws not only purchased off of it, but my son actually played with and enjoyed everything they got (IE Mom managed to guess well at what he would want). This is the first year that has happened.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it isn't helping for Aunts and uncles who don't want to purchase online. But we grin and say thank you anyway!MommyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608956553350425075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883078905985770452.post-51444410065456505462010-02-26T11:32:23.105-05:002010-02-26T11:32:23.105-05:00Sara,
Thanks so much for mention the Elf Toy of th...Sara,<br />Thanks so much for mention the Elf Toy of the Month. I can assure you that these classic-style toys are of the highest quality. Most are made in the USA, including the charming sugar eggs. I'm a published children's author and have written the companion books that are published in Portland, OR. You can read testimonials about the Elf toy of the Month at Whimsmoore.com.Aunt Lindahttp://whimsmoore.comnoreply@blogger.com