There are some free activities you can find online as well. For boys and girls, I particularly like http://www.makingfriends.com You can print them out for your kids or grandkids. Or you can even slip them in a card for someone else to enjoy. They can print, cut and make their own paper dolls. These are fun because kids or adults can present a play with their creations, retell a story or glue them to cards for gift giving.

Now when I go to my gift chest I am ready to wrap and don't have to put my life on hold to find a gift. Don't forget to keep your gift chest well stocked but not over-stuffed and overflowing! Try not to buy big bulky items that will use up all your space.

Make sure to keep a budget on gifts and don't overspend. By keeping your gift chest well stocked you can actually save some money by being able to get items on sale throughout year and not buying a more expensive item on impulse because you're already late for party!

Copyright - Stacie Dahl 2003 About author: Stacie is a WAHM with 4 little kiddos and owner of Blankie Bundles, an online gift boutique specializing in babies and young children's gifts. Visit: http://www.blankiebundles.com