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Show tElfc tEtmee-fflefo- g Wednesday, December 22, 1993 Nephi, Utah Christmas Section - Page 10 Need Ideas for Childrens Holiday Gifts? Here are 20 They Wont Outgrow r. With the holiday season speeding toward us, parents and grandparents are beginning their annual quest to find A classic board game, like together. A home computer, new chess, checkers or cribbage. An introduction to world software for the computer at events, history, heroes and home, or a used typewriter and on a ream of paper. wonders (and a leg-u- p The set of a An introduction to your favia homework), World Book Encyclopedia. vorite sport: a putter and some Abound journal and a copy golf balls; a tennis racquet and of Thoreaus Walden to read a can of balls; a grown up hammer, screwdriver, wrench, etc., engraved with his or her initials. Accompany it with a book of projects to try. An insect collection jar, a the "right gifts for the children in their lives gifts that will butterfly net, and a field guide have meaning beyond this sea- (along with instructions to reson or this year. Gifts that lease the specimens unwont be sold at next summers harmed). A telescope and garage sale, because theyre star guide. not "in anymore. Gifts that their children will leant from and grow with, as well as en- baseball bat and ball; a football, soccer ball or basketball. And, of course, a few tips from you. Binoculars, a bird identification guide, and a bird feeder for their window. Or adult gardening tools, a gardening Please turn to page 11... glow-in-the-da- rk joy. "One of the best gifts you can give is the gift of discovery, said Dr. Alvin Granowsky, an expert in childhood education. "By selecting presents that expand their worlds, youre fueling their curiosity, broadening their knowledge, and providing a source of pleasure theyll enjoy for years to come. With that in mind, here are 20 ideas for gifts s that the chil- dren on your list wont outgrow gifts for every interest and budget. Some are appropriate for one child, others, such as the telescope, the hom& computer, and the World Book Encyclopedia, are perfect family gifts. And allpf them will be valued long after this years trendy (and often very expensive) toys, fashions, sports equipment, and other hot gifts are gathering dust in the closet. A coin collecting book, coins minted the years you and the child were bom, and a few foreign coins. Or a stamp collecting book, some stamps, and a magnifying glass. A small tent and sleeping bag, and an outdoor survival guide. A starter set of real tools: There's nothing more beautiful than the face of friendship you've shown US i XiU i Uui Brad's Hairstyling 1 V 343 North Main Lorette, Teresa and Missy 1 Let the spirit of brotherhood ring throughout the land. With Fishes Warm And Bright Juab Title and Abstract Nephi, Utah Weve got that glowing good feeling that comes from knowing such deLIGHTful folk as you. May your home be blessed with good fortune this Christmas. Nephi Area Chamber of Commerce ...ws cbr our very best wishes to you end yews this hclidey iscscn. Vcrffo Drive Inn 625 North Main, Nephi Yard ft Diane White Merry Christmas and thanks for ycur 8Uppcrti"y.. |