gift giving season again…and if you can overlook how that spells
disaster for your wallet or how it’s going to get you into a
frustrating queue at the cashiers then rejoice because it’s Christmas
shopping season again. That special time of year where we look to
brighten lives and warm hearts with the Christmas spirit.
But no dedicated Christmas gift shopper is without bother because the
age old question/frustration always comes to mind, what would make the
perfect gift? In my opinion for any gift to qualify as a good gift let
alone a perfect one, it has to be:
- 1. Respectful of budget
- 2. Represent my thought for the recipient (love, kindness etc)
- 3. Light on my spirit (nothing that will weigh on my
conscience as a sin against nature, animals of any other living soul- a
bit deep but hey it’s just for me) - 4. Needed if not wanted by the recipient; and
- 5. Not in any way harmful or bad for the recipient.
And that’s really how I start with my Christmas shopping list – know
the purpose, set the price and be firm on the selection. Over the
course of the weeks leading up to Christmas I’ll be sharing with you
some Christmas gift suggestions (you’re open to add your suggestions),
starting off with gifts for little girls in this article.
Now when it comes to little girls, I’ve got my heart set out on dolls
this Christmas. Of course I don’t have Barbie in mind, I’m thinking
about real dolls – lovely cotton dolls…
I’m not sure why but there’s just something about them- I think they
are comforting, feminine and nurturing. Some people are great with
their hands and whipping up a beautiful custom doll from leftover
fabric is as easy as pie, but not everyone can sew or have the time to
dedicate to such a project. So if you’re looking for some lovely dolls
this Christmas, do consider the following: ‘
HONEYSUCKLE DREAMS
This store offers 100% ORGANIC COTTON dolls and I rather like them
because they look so Raggedy Ann like. And if you think the little
girls would much prefer an animal toy, then they have a very cute bunny
you might want to look at (of course they have other animals too).
Overall I would describe the designs of Honeysuckle Dreams’ dolls are
simple, youthful and innocent.
Fairy Cove Silks
This one can be something you absolutely love, or become absolutely
puzzled by. Me, I love it for the colours and the imaginations it will
inspire. It’s not exactly a doll, in fact seems very similar to a dog’s
toy as it’s made of a 3″” Ball, insulated by wool batting and secured
by 11″silk Coordinating Ribbon Tails. To most people it’s a ball
wrapped with cloth, to me it looks very whimsical.
Baby Bunz and Co
Waldorf ‘Sweetheart’ Dolls are exactly that – sweethearts. They are
really beautiful in the fashion of a Hansel and Gretel or maybe little
red riding hood way. With hair of cotton yarn, a smooth cotton knit
body, and pure wool stuffing that keeps its spring and cuddly softness,
these dolls with their rosey cheeks and gorgeous yarn hair will be
every girls delight.
Fairtrade Online Store
This store has got an abundance of choice for you to select from. The
Organic Cotton Veggie Toys Set , I find it lovely but so are the Ecotoy
Animals from Sri Lanka . All the toys are eco friendly and from a fair
trade source.
So which is your pick?
