If you have kids, you can sew buttons on the socks for eyes, and embroider noses and mouths with yarn. Fashion a puppet stage from an old box, using fabric scraps for curtains, and watch them have a great puppet show. Cut out the image on the front of the card and put the information on the back. You can secure it by punching a hole in the top and using a ribbon to attach it to the package. Teach your children a little about charity.
Old toys don t have to be tossed.
If your child is involved in picking out some things that he is willing to give up, put them in a box and go to a charity to give them away. Your child will learn about those folks who have very little and the joy of giving. It will also make way for all those new Christmas presents that Santa left under your tree. Saute them lightly in butter, and place them on top of a casserole during the last five to ten minutes of baking time. Potato chips, corn chips, and even pretzels work great for this.