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Gifts for Kids

Shopping for the kids of work-at-home moms means looking for books and games that will keep them engaged while mom works.

Gifts for Kids

Whether you're shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, a birthday or any holiday, these lists of gifts for kids of all ages provide ample ideas.

Children's Audio Books

We listen to a lot of audio books in our house. They keep kids of all ages occupied while I work in a way I can feel good about. These are some of our favorite audio books. I'll admit these are not the most unusual or cutting edge choices. There are tons of choice in children's literature today. Our favorites do tend to be the standards. But standards become standards because they are good.

Books That Keep Kids Busy

These wordless or almost wordless picture books will keep work-at-home moms' kids--ranging from non-readers to voracious readers--engrossed. They use vivid illustrations that cleverly tell stories or engage the mind. When you're not working, you'll enjoy them too. And when you are, you can add them to your child's repertoire of independent play activities.

Quick and Creative Kid Gift Exchange Ideas--For $1 or Less!

When your child's teacher plans a gift exchange between kids...what should you do and how much should you spend? The key is to think small and special. Here are some quick and budget-minded ideas--all under $1 or much less!

CrayolaStore.com

A well-equipped art space can go a long way in keeping kids busy and work-at-home moms working.

StuffKidsLike.com

This online shop's clever toys and puzzles keeps kids busy and learning while you work.

AreYouGame.com

Games are a great way to keep the kids of WAHMs busy while they work. Having a wide selection to choose from keeps boredom at bay. Stock up here, and save money on this game sellers "deals and steals" page.

Kazoo Toys

The tagline for this online retailers is "Toys that play with imagination!" And that's exactly what kids of WAHM need to do, use their imaginations.
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