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@Lucky15 (37374)
Philippines
March 16, 2016 7:34am CST
Got a phone call from my sister yesterday, it was a good news. Our 5-year old nephew is the top of his class. While me and my sister are having our phone convo, he suddenly asked me what will i be giving him as my gift, for being a good boy and all that. As one "generous" aunt of his, I told him of buying that happy meal and have the kung fu panda toy as his gift. Then he reminded me of my long overdue Christmas gift, the boy has one good memory eh, so i said okay, lol. So this morning, after i had my bank transaction, I went to the bookstore and check if i can buy something for him, and...yes, I saw not just one but four books for his age and they are on SALE!. Too much of this frugal aunt of his Now, I am thinking, if i will just hand the gift to him with the paper bag or will I still wrap it with something...'fancy". What do you think? What is your ideal gift for a kid? Do you give books too as a gift?
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
16 Mar 16
I always like to give books as gift, especially to kids. I haven't been wrapping gifts with gift wrapping paper for quite some time, as I think it's not so environmental friendly, unless I really need to. I think a paper bag is good, perhaps with a handmade card attached to it? I might use yarn to make something and attach to the paper bag, and I think it'll look nice too. I read that it's an alternative idea to use fabric to wrap the gift, as the fabric can be reused. On my son's birthday this year, I put his gifts inside a box, and wrapped with fabric. I used another fabric to tie a ribbon. He was happy with it.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Handmade card. Sounds graeat. Thanks :)
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
23 Mar 16
@Lucky15 Hope your nephew will like the book you bought for him.
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
16 Mar 16
I like to receive books, so I always give books as gift. I would wrap the book.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
though some i knew never bother to rad those i gave, i am still hoping that someone will read what i have given them. and my nieces knew that love with books, they always give me one :)
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• United States
16 Mar 16
Congratulation on your nephew being top of his class! I'd wrap the gift as kids love to open things
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Thanks ma'am. Will let him read your comments :)
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Mar 16
Congrats on having a bright nephew! Memory is a sign of intelligence. I give my grandchildren books, toys, science products, etc. They are both very bright.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
You got bright grandchildren ma'am. :)
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
You got bright grandchildren ma'am. :)
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Mar 16
Books are a great gift for a child of any age. I hope he'll like them.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Am hoping ma'am. Though i know the family loves reading and won't never have theblove go
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Mar 16
I am always giving books as gifts but I think that is because I love books. I've begun to wonder if the recipients feel the same way. Congratulations to your nephew. I'm sure he will love his gift.
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@patrice7 (1191)
• United States
17 Mar 16
@Lucky15 your nephew is very cute! Im glad that he loves books and he loves to read!!
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar 16
@Lucky15 What a lovely photo! I blew it up. Your nephew has lovely big eyes - and quite a big mouth!
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Here is my nephew ma'am. :) will let him read your comments here :)
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@patrice7 (1191)
• United States
17 Mar 16
I think you should wrap it with a fancy covering because I think books are precious gifts for they stimulate and open a child's imagination. I would definitely give books to kids whom I see are very happy reading. Some children loves to read because they are brought to another exciting world, assuming the child fully understands what he is reading. Ideal gifts for kids would be anything that matches their indivdual interests.
@LdeL0318 (6400)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
I usually give books or school supplies as a gift. I rarely give toys. It would be better if you will wrap them because wrapped gifts are very pleasing to kids eyes.
@funkeyguhl (1743)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
You can be creative on how you present the gift to your nephew so that he will be surprised. You can use the same paper bag but maybe try to add your personal touch to it? :) Congratulations on your nephew!
@skysnap (20153)
16 Mar 16
I usually pay attention to the kids and then give them what they like the most. that being said, there are some gifts kids usually love a lot.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Indeed ;)
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
16 Mar 16
As a kid growing up in depression years.Never got any ideal gift.Just to stay alive
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Staying alive isthe best gift sir ;)
@rina110383 (24492)
16 Mar 16
Always books. I don't give toys because it will just be destroyed. An educational gift, like a book, is an ideal one. Also, it is the best gift I think for brilliant boy.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Agree. Books will make him more brilliant ;)
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