Best and Worst Toys of Christmas 2011 Part 2

Last week we looked at some of the most disgraceful Christmas gifts so far this giving season, so tonight we will show you some of the best the market has to offer. Since everyone seems to be struggling with finances these days we will focus on economically practical choices that will ensure you can provide your loved ones with the best Christmas ever and when the credit card bills roll in next year you wont wish for death.

Toy Stick

     Parents these days often dread Christmas time because of the great financial burden children's toys place on them. Even my 6-year-old asked for an XBox 360 for Christmas last year after a schoolmate told her she needed one. Well, parents, instead of giving in to these ridiculous demands you have a choice. When I reflect back on the days of my youth I remember playing with sticks. Yes, a stick is not only free, but has so many benefits I can only begin to scratch the surface. A stick opens the imagination of a child to worlds that Playstation couldn't even begin to think of how they could possibly create. And what happens if the stick breaks (as almost all children's toys do)? Well, unlike that iPod, you now have 2 toys so breaking the gift only makes things better! Some of the greatest minds in history grew up poor and played with common sticks; Einstein, Steve Jobs, and daVinci are among the few.

Toy Box:

     When you hear 'toy box' the first thing you probably think of is a box that holds your kid's toys. Well, this Christmas season that term has a whole new meaning! If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say "he/she likes the box more than the toy" I would probably be a multi-billionaire. With the toy box you simply take a box, put a smaller empty box inside, and wrap the bigger box. This cash-savvy option offers the opportunity for imagination promotion while actually giving the child 2 gifts: the box itself and the box that the box came in. As with the toy stick you can find these free from several sources (such as your local Wal-Mart) and when (not if) they are destroyed they are easy to replace.

     With both of these choices you are giving your children gifts they will treasure above any mind-numbing fancy electronic gift and you will also be giving yourself a gift-the gift of financial peace. Thank you and please be sure to 'like' us on Facebook and post this on your own wall for others to enjoy!

*Note to Men: The gift ideas mentioned above are meant for children only. It is highly recommended that you do not give the above mentioned gifts to your wife or girlfriend.