BlsdMama Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) So it’s a (horrible) tradition that I generally make at least one item. One year I dyed Waldorf silks, once I made a teepee, several years dress up clothing. This year, two pioneer dresses for my Little House fanatics - ages 6 & 8. They’re cut out. My husband is begging me to break tradition - you know, the one where I stay up until 5am seeing to complete them? Then nap in the morning. I get it, I do. I do NOT last minute shop. Not ever. But I thought I’d be further on these dresses than I am. We had three days at Mayo unexpectedly last week and it blew the schedule and I can’t sit for hours to sew at one time. So - what to get?!?! I’m at an absolute loss. They are girls #7 & #8. I do have little metal cups, knitted red mittens, and peppermint sticks for the stocking. 😉 Edited December 24, 2019 by BlsdMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyLady Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Can you find bonnets (already made) for the girls to open, and then give them the dresses as a “learn to sew with Ma” gift basket? Any stuffed animal were a hit with my girls that age. Also remote control cars, scooters, wave board, etc. I’m sorry this week didn’t go as you had planned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Do you have the LH TV series in a format they can enjoy? We had a couple of LH seasons on DVD back in the day, but I am sure there is a way to download or buy them now if they're not already on a streaming service. Kids' cookbooks? There is even a LH cookbook, although it is unlikely to be at your local bookstore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I like the sew with ma idea above! Do you have enough fabric to cut out little doll/plushie dresses? So they'd get something to sew by hand while you sewed their dresses and they'd also match their dolls. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 My daughter recommended a pig bladder to use as a balloon. 😂 Cooking project? Knitting supplies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoraBora Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Pretty aprons and a couple of baking tools? Pioneer Woman has pretty stuff at Walmart. You could make a nice printout of Ma Ingalls' Vanity Cake recipe and try it together at some point. https://sitesandstories.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/cooking-with-chloe-lauras-vanity-cakes/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 A written coupon good for “make something together with mama” after Christmas. For example to dye play silks together. Or to sew or knit or quilt something together. I think that do it together would be as good (probably better) gift than a hand made by you alone item. They can participate in choosing the project too. It could even be a learning thing for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 A "do something later" kit is still made by you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 How about a cook with mom experience? When my daughter was a little older we enjoyed making some recipes from the books together. There's a cookbook which you couldn't have in time, but here are some recipes from the Little House website. http://littlehouseontheprairie.com/little-house-on-the-prairie-recipe-index/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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