Cannot think of an inventive, original, and long lasting gift? Want something that is well made, will last forever if cared for, and can be equal parts educational, beautiful, fruitfull, and fun?
Give a Tree as a gift!
My parents gave our girl a baby pine tree as a gift on her first Christmas two years ago. I planted it on January 1st (during the usual winter warm spell in Southeastern Pennsylvania - it was nearly 70 degrees on New Years Day 2005!). She took to hugging it as soon as it was in the ground (tree hugging was an early habit of hers - which is why we designed this Tree Hugger shirt for her. This design started our Cafe Press store). The following year, Mrs. and lil' OWTK created a small teardrop shaped flower bed around her little tree. Each Spring we let our girl pick out colorful annuals (her choice - whatever color is her favorite that day) and she helps plant them around the tree.
This experience has turned into a wonderful yearly tradition that started as a thoughtful and unique holiday gift.
When she is a bit older, maybe next summer, we will engage in a woodworking art project to make a sign to stake into her flower bed.
Jeff
OWTK
http://www.owtk.com
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