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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:52:03 -0800

http://familytimesinc.com/GT_1109/Tis_the_Season.htm

‘Tis the Season for Spoiling Your Grandchildren!

By Maura Keller

As the holidays are quickly approaching, many shoppers turn their attention to their gift buying list, trying to determine the best gifts to purchase for the children and teens in their lives. 

The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, an independent consumer review organization for children’s products recommends grandparents evaluate whether a toy: 

        a.. Fits the developmental needs, interests and skills of the children for whom it was designed. 
        b.. Determine what a child will learn from this product 
        c.. Whether it is a “smart” product that will engage the child’s mind or simply a novelty with limited play value? 
     
Of course, paying attention to the interests of the child or teen is paramount when selecting the perfect gift this holiday season. Here are some great gift options for kids and teens of all ages. 
Jewelry
Girls of all ages love jewelry, especially unique jewelry that makes a statement! With “going green” a popular adage among the younger set, Ann-Made jewelry is a unique line of jewelry made from soda can tabs. This unique and chic jewelry promotes recycling while illustrating a business can benefit society and the planet. Bracelets, pendants and earrings are available at a variety of price points. www.annmadeart.com
Art of Possiblity Studios, the only art brand representing physically disabled artists, has introduced the new “Phenominoes” Pendants, which feature blind artists’ artwork on real dominoes. These ‘art-you-wear’ pendants are created by the careful transfer of original and licensed art to a new canvas: the face of a real domino. $26.95 www.aopstudios.com.