Reddit mentions: The best crayons for kids

I know you said you don't have time, but making a sandbox for her (of course with parents permission) would be awesome, and they could keep it for years. Plus you could always update it each year- repaint the sides, add decoration, etc as a birthday gift.

From Amazon: A turtle that shows the constellations. My baby brother had one and loved it- and my parents enjoyed having a pretty night light that they could use as a learning tool.

Also this keepsake kit will allow the parents to make a new Christmas ornament of their girl's first Christmas, plus they can make an extra one for the favorite grandma. Yes, this isn't really for the daughter, but lets be honest; she'll play with the box and be completely overjoyed.


If you want to really make the daughter happy, this sensory tub is AMAZING. Just a tub, you say? Oh no. This can be filled with sand, small pebbles, noodles, water, beans, etc to fully engage her sensory experience. I teach with a program that has one-year-olds and they go crazy when these tubs are brought out. You can even make it into a cute basket by including things like this and this and still stay in your budget! :)

For me? I'd like this so I can sleep in a few mornings :) Good luck to you in your quest for the perfect present!

Fear cuts deeper than swords - it really, really does. :)

1.) Not just grey but Earl Grey.

2.) A rain cover.

3.) Ginger chews?

4.) Ninja throwing knifes for my wee son - because I'm a craptastic parent!

5.) A classic, Ender's Game because why haven't you already read this??

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! Sorry! Nothing physical. $1.55 is the closest.

7.) Hello Kitty!

8.) I think compasses are beautiful.

9.) Princess Bride - but no on my WL. <3

10.) Gerber 22-41131 Profile Guthook Fixed Blade Knife -- It's self explanatory really.

11.) I love to cook and I need to cook healthy food but my current knives (and I use the term loosely) leave me beaten and bloody. So these

12.) Happy crayons

13.) A surfboard. Because they are BADD ASS!

14.) A gun safe could hold a lot of bread!

15.) Pretty lupus friend earrings!

16.) Blood orange and bergamot candle!

17.) Doctor Who K-9 bobble head!

18.) Pencils. I freaking LOVE pencils.

19.) A gift card, so I can gift more people. :)

20.) I love this beautiful buddha.

MADE IN OREGON! Bob's Red Mill flours. Look it up!

I love silly contests like this - I know others have done better, but I had fun looking. <3

I loved these giant bricks so much at that age! Superfun for basic stacking as well as advance building.

Should probably wait a bit on this one, but Cootie is the best game ever for the preK & K crowd. Another classic game is Memory.

Have some construction paper, brown paper bags (I cut the bottoms off, then down one seam and use the backside as kraft paper), markers, and crayons. Even the 2 year old can rip paper up and stick it to contact paper to make fun collages! Bonus, no need for scissors!

And please don't forget books! Board might be best for the little girl, but if she's not an eater/tearer, then go ahead and get paper or hard backs. Rikki Tikki Tembo, a Seuss collection, Where's Spot, some Eric Carle, Carl, Richard Scarry, Jamberry, and some Little Golden Books ought to be a good start! Protip: Thrift shops have tons of books for kids in great condition.

Is anyone willing to share their kids' absolute favorite toys/games/crafting supplies? (We have two girls ages 4 & 7.) I'm trying to be a lot more selective to avoid the toymaggedon that invariably happens every year when we end up with a lot of crap they don't care about or play with. And I refuse to get on the LOL doll/Pikmi Pops bandwagon because they are fun for the 3 minutes they spend opening them and then zero interest afterwards.

I'll share a few of our favorites in case anyone else is in the same boat:

7 y.o. loves: Uno (card game), Math Slam game,

4 y.o. loves: Melissa & Doug housekeeping set, M&D play kitchen

Both girls are obsessed with drawing/coloring with oil pastels

Family games we all love playing together: HeadBanz, Zingo, Monopoly Junior,

From cheapest to most expensive...

Art supplies are always appreciated because they're used up so quickly. They're a great default if you don't know what to get.

My favorite children's CD by Rachel Buchman.

Dapper Snappers are really nifty little things that most people don't know about.

Head to the bookstore and get the staff to recommend some fantastic children's books.

Get a family membership to the local zoo, aquarium, children's museum, nature center, etc. (although check first - many places let children 2 and under in for free, so a couple's membership might be a better value).

Just remind yourself that being angry is a totally valid and perfectly healthy way of handling something that upsets you - the line is drawn at acting on the anger.

For example: Don't get angry and daydream about killing your mom, then snap at your kids for being kids, or kick your dog, or tear your husband's head off for not putting the dishes away. But if you "embrace the angry" you're feeling, and enjoy "treating yourself" to some fantasy about her empty funeral and pigs disposing of her body - then laugh and play and enjoy your life like she never did, and hug your kids, and passionately embrace your husband/wife - that's perfectly healthy and acceptable, because you're not harming anyone by doing it.

You don't have to be perfectly in control of everything at every minute. You need to be aware of your surroundings, and not harm anyone if you choose to do something to handle your emotions in a certain way. For another example, I used to love oil pastels. I would beg mom constantly to buy them for me, she'd always lecture me about how ungrateful I was, and if I posted the issue then I'd end up beaten whenever I got home. That's a prime example of not handling your emotions properly, but more than that, it never taught me what to do when I'm upset about something because all I know is "don't be like her", so like you I'd try bottling it up and just not being angry. I exploded on someone one day because it was just too much and I still didn't have any "tools" to deal with anger, because as far as I was concerned it was a bad emotion and I needed to try harder to be a good person and just never feel it, ever. So last week, I explained to my therapist what's going on and what happened when I blew up last year and we were talking about how to handle it (I love this new therapist!), but he asked why I'd never bought myself a box of oil pastels. I didn't have an answer of course because it was essentially due to believing I didn't deserve them, which is totally bullshit, but I've been dealing with much bigger issues and the oil pastel thing was buried deep (I only had told the therapist by accident even).

So instead of snapping at people and trying to avoid being angry (which just isn't possible BTW, don't be hard on yourself for feeling angry) - but instead of dealing with any of that, I bought a box of Crayola oil pastels off Amazon, and a couple of first drawing pads (if you or anyone else reading this is an artist of any kind, do not look at those links in the context of "art supplies"). I got them yesterday (cause I've got no memory and forgot to order them for a week), and ripped them out of the box - which is also a phenomenal release (if you don't often o order from Amazon you'll see what I mean, it's like the Christmas you never had, sitting right at your front door!)... But the first thing I did was break the end off of the brown one because I scrawled out "Fuck You Mom!!!" in huge letters that took up the whole page.

It's not about being perfect, or acting your agree, or "keeping up appearances". Being angry is part of being human, and suppressing or avoiding that anger won't end well for anyone around you (trust me on that one, I still feel bad about my blow up and it was nearly 18mos ago! Thankfully everyone around me now is very good at forgiving and being kind and understanding, but I still feel guilty about having snapped in the first place).

Good luck, and please remember to be kind to yourself, be understanding and empathetic - to you as well as others. I'd like to offer huge, warm, sincere hugs if you'd like some.

Sorry again for babbling, I'm apparently incapable of not being verbose :)

I hope you get to do something unplanned and unexpected this weekend, that you want to do for once, and you surprise yourself with how much you enjoy it! (I "sucked up" my fatigue and pain from my MS a couple of weeks ago and went to the "dinosaur museum" with the kids and husband, it was so much fun - even though I spent thirty mins scrubbing their hands/arms/faces with Wet Ones cause I'm also paranoid everyone's walking Petri dishes...

Cheers :)

• The cheapest item I have isn't going to qualify :( It's $1.92! It used to be $1.18 though...darn amazon prices. It's on my wishlist because I love coloring, and Crayola is vastly superior to Roseart :)
  
• I'd like a gift card if I win the $20 item--I'm saving up for this beautiful, incredibly expensive Kindle! I love reading, and the thought of taking TONS of books with me EVERYWHERE I GO just is amazing to me! I want the superdy-duper fancy one, because I might as well go all-out if I'm going to be saving up! It's going to take a long time to get enough for the Kindle, but it's worth it to me :) I've never had a fancy tech gadget before, and I can't imagine a better one than a giant fancy book to pop my techno-cherry :)

Crayon Rocks: They are great for strengthening little hands while teaching pencil grip. Just Rocks in a Box 16 Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M28AOW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BttdAbK24SFK5

Wooden Marble Run: If marbles are allowed for your age group. My kids love these and I just bring out the marbles when we use them. Ideal Amaze 'N' Marbles 60 Piece Classic Wood Construction Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000IZC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fytdAbKDMAVBJ

Hape brand: We use their realistic wooden kitchen items. This is just one we have. Hape Kid's Coffee Maker Wooden Play Kitchen Set with Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WZM79O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gAtdAbQ6RP3TM

Anamalz: Small wooden animals. My class loves them. We have the farm set with their playmat listed under roaming Mountains. https://www.anamalz.com/

Sonya, Your Momma wouldn't tell you this but remember to share to your classmates. Sharing is caring. Treat others how you would treat yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-52-0064-64-Ct-Crayons/dp/B00004YO15/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395721397&sr=8-1&keywords=crayons

Congrats on being sober, that is awesome!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HDATZ
FUN???What could be more fun than CRAYONS

I have this and a great multitude of coloured pencils (I'm not good with markers). I also have some excellent colouring books (mostly dinosaurs).

This is the best party ever.

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Here. You can buy her a soldier's favorite meal.

https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Ultimate-Crayon-Collection-Pieces/dp/B00CI6J3HA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542335549&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=crayons&psc=1

Before anyone freaks out, I'm an Air Force vet, and this is meant only as banter. His daughter probably would have roasted me too.

Yes, get a pretty fountain pen or felt tip that makes writing fun! I like le pen, varsity disposable fountain and sharpie's calligraphy pens.

Madison? Ella? Rose?

Congratulations Uncle Rambo :) You must be so excited! I used to have a whale of a time with these when I was a kid, so they are my recommendation :)

These Crayola Oil Pastel Sticks for me and the boys to be more artsy. It's summertime which means the boys have lots of free time and drawing is something they like. And I like to doodle as well from time to time.

Thank you for this contest.

You guys are amazing. I'm brought to tears...please PM me your address if you've purchased and are comfortable doing so, so that I may send you a thank you card..


So for Kathrel, the following things have been ordered from complete strangers I don't even know....
http://www.amazon.com/iXtreme-Hooded-Winter-Jacket-Black/dp/B0068QK87U/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1JNCXBL8XTQZ1&colid=3MZT860T4GK2O

http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Spider-Man-Movie-Bust-Bank/dp/B000NVLE3S/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=IX0SYW0RAL7Y7&colid=3MZT860T4GK2O

For JoJo
http://www.amazon.com/Spiderman-Swinging-City-Boys-Winter/dp/B005T54DK4/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=I12D9V3SL8GYK8&colid=3FYHJFFJIWJWR

For Emani
http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Wonder-Disney-Princess-Within/dp/B0046KK4FG/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1RVH0KI8068ID&colid=NKBPJ2GBT4E5

http://www.amazon.com/Savvi-Hello-Kitty-Tattoos-Kit/dp/B005N6Z1OQ/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=I37R8CA4GSPLTW&colid=NKBPJ2GBT4E5

http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Headquarters-Toddler-Belted-Outerwear/dp/B005G6N6UO/ref=wl_it_dp_v?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3NWE2WHVHGIWX&colid=NKBPJ2GBT4E5

Oh man, THIS! You can get so much art supplies for cheap off Amazon....and I'm sure you can get kids arts stuff for even cheaper.

If you want to be a realllly awesome gifter, and if you're going this route, you definitely need to get the GIANT pack of crayons. Who didn't want one of those when they were smaller?

What about small, baby safe toys?

Finger puppets- a decent deal because one set would fill multiple eggs if you put one in each.

Sensory balls

Toy animals- as long as they're big enough to not pose a choking hazard

Crayons- toddler crayons come in all shapes these days!

Or if she's not big on putting stuff in her mouth, Fridge magnets if you don't already have them

I like the idea of cereal/puffs though! Can she have teddy grahams or goldfish? I know there are some dairy-free recipes for both on pinterest (Not sure if they're egg-free though)

I love beeswax crayons! Those are similar to the Stockmar crayons my kids used as toddlers and preschoolers. Waldorf and Montessori supplies are great for plastic-free supplies for kids.

I like to use these http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Washable-Window-Crayons-5-count/dp/B001QKNOZQ. I've used them for edc 3 years in a row, you can get some pretty nice details with them.

Can't find the three packs, but would something like this be useful to you? Let me know if so.

#1. Happy Cake Day!

#3. Book

#4. Eating Utensil

#5. Animal

#6. Purple

#7. A Game..all about the poker

#8. A Guilty Pleasure...I hate that I love her

#9. A Tool

#10. Something from my childhood...oh man is it

#11. An organizational item...a stretch but what/who's more organized than ants?!

#12. Hobby

#13. Nerdy/Geeky

#14. Something Natural

#15. Green

#16. Something I wear

#17. Funny

#19. Gardening

#20

Bonus

Thanks for this fun Contest!

I think, aside from gift cards, this is cheapest thing on my lists. School supplies! WOO!

Triangle crayons are crayons meant for 12-24 month old little ones to promote a good grip and so they wont roll away when they are set down. They are fairly normal :) http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-52-4016-16ct-Triangular-Crayons/dp/B001VXNFD4

Yes! There called 'washables'

http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-52-3281-Washable-Crayons-16-pk/dp/B00178LYI6

They are amazing!

1. These crayons have ALL the colors!
   
2. I drew these colorful chalk ballerinas and I want to dye my hair like this!
   
3. My favorite color is various shades of red! Mostly dark burgundy reds!)
   
   Edit: fixed picture

Oh, man... I would've loved to have the mega 120 Crayola Crayon box.

I would've instantly been the most popular kindergartner.

You can always have fun with an amusing coloring book and some crayons. Lots and lots of fun ideas for adult coloring books.

Thank you for the contest!

add-ons are pesky

I could use either this for $3.99

Or this for $4.97

Happy Thursday to you too!

> I would have been more than willing to skip food for a couple of days if it meant we could spend the extra money on Crayola.

Roseart 64-pack: $3.99

Crayola 64-pack: $4.50

I hope for your sake that the price difference was much greater when you were a kid.

Awesome! My Nephew does that all the time since I gave him these.

cowpox

My item from my add-ons list.

Thanks for the contest!

I would love this as my Pesky AddOns

Pesky AddOns

Thank you!

My childhood would like a word.

I'm going to need you to use each color in this box.
Crayola 120ct Original Crayons https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000J0NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3gdIxb633PEDH

>I had soo many of them

bet you didn't have a motherfucking crayon tower

And you haven't gotten it for her why...?

I'll help you out, why go for 64 when you can make up for lost time with THIS mega box of 152 + sharpener + holder: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00CI6J3HA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_0qVDDb8XE5PVA

Calligraphy. Start with these.

Where does one procure a telescoping crayon tower?! I had the 96 crayon set back in the day, but I've never even seen anything larger than that.

Found it! though I've never seen it in an actual store.

Less than $5 is expensive?

[We always need markers.] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFJ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=EQJTOLVDS2H1&coliid=I1R9VXMEOPD6AB&psc=1)

Oh yeah....

Also this

Tyler could use some new Crayons

I have a 120 box right now but I'm lusting after the telescoping tower of glory

http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-58-7812-12ct-Washable-Markers/dp/B00006IFJ4/

Shit, that's fucking cheap.

In the U.K. Amazon it's £13 (like $20).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crayola-52-0064-Crayons-64-Count/dp/B00004YO15/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398780454&sr=8-1&keywords=crayola+64+ct+crayons