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Waldorf birthday presents for a two year old

gifts for a 2 year old This is a sponsored post

For us, Waldorf inspired gift giving is about less is more.

{This is not something I am always good at, because there are so many lovely things!}

So, we follow the gift giving philosophy of ‘something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read’

A-gift-giving-philosophy

We also look for beautiful natural materials that will meet the children at their developmental stage.

So for Teddy, who is turning two, that means gifts that meet his desire to imitate.

Waldorf gifts

Something he wants

Teddy loves dogs. You should see him ‘talk’ to Lucy the dog next door through the fence. It is like he is having a whole conversation!

So when I saw this adorable St Bernard Ostheimer dog it was like it said ‘woof, choose me’ *wink*

And the horse companion will be wonderful for playing with our farm mat.

child sized dust pan

Something he needs

Teddy loves to help tidy up and even tells us what we need to do next! Whether it is put out the bins or put the dishes in the dishwasher.

And he watches his dad and I sweeping and wants to do it too. So this little child sized dust pan and broom will be just the thing.

It’s funny, before discovering Waldorf I would have thought a gift like this was not only boring but also not very nice. But seeing him work with us to tidy up, I know it will be loved.

pants

Something to wear

A clever friend of mine makes the sweetest little boys pants. With adorable whimsical fabric pockets. So for Teddy’s second birthday I asked if she would make us some new ones for our growing boy *grin*

Aren’t they adorable!

Rain or Shine

Something to read

Many times a day Teddy will bring books over to me, asking for me to sit and read with him. It’s really rather lovely.

And his favourite books are simple Waldorf inspired board books. Especially wordless books.

He loves to point to all the things. So I think Rain or Shine will soon be a favourite!

2 year old gifts

I can’t wait to celebrate my little boy.

For more inspiration, you can see Ruby’s 2nd birthday gifts here, as well as Max’ 6th birthday party here.

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Blessings, Kelly

June 6, 2016 by

Playing with bubbles

Ruby blowing a bubble This is a sponsored post

Bubbles are one of the most joyous ‘toys’!

There is something super lovely about creating these magical light capturing baubles. Then watching them float in the air, caught in the breeze.

Little {and not so little} hands reaching to capture them.

catching bubbles

And these lovely bubbles from Sweet Elephants are the best!

The bubble mix lasts a lot longer than usual ~ you simply tip what you need into the little solution holder. Then the children can dip their bubble wands and start blowing!

Teddy with bubbles

The bubble wand is also really easy to use, especially for the littlest children.

It helps that is is more solid, so easier to grip. And it is easier to blow through too.

close up of Ruby blowing bubbles

Even little Teddy had success ~ which he was thrilled about!

Look at him go! He was walking around the garden blowing bubbles everywhere *grin*

Ruby and Teddy blowing bubbles

And these lovely bubbles you can touch and even stack.

Max worked out that blowing really slowly made the biggest bubbles.

Max sitting and blowing bubbles

And then Ruby and Teddy waited patiently to catch the bubbles Max made.

It was lovely watching them all play together like this.

getting ready to catch the bubbles

And would you believe the bubble wand itself is biodegradable?!

{I must admit to feeling a little guilty about all those plastic bubble containers we have added to landfill ~ so was pretty pleased to find these!}

Ruby blowing bubbles

Even the bubble mix is more eco friendly… made from natural cellulose extracted from trees.

So I don’t have to worry when Teddy inevitably eats some!

bubbles

You can find these lovely bubbles at Sweet Elephants ?

To happy bubble filled days, Kelly

May 9, 2016 by