Christmas morning is exciting. The wrapping paper is everywhere. Someone can't find the scissors even though they were just holding them. Batteries are suddenly the most valuable resource in the house. And then, surprisingly quickly, Christmas morning is over. That's one reason gifts that keep giving all year for kids can be so much fun. Instead of putting all of the excitement into one morning, these gifts give children something to look forward to, use, learn from, or enjoy

Shopping for grandchildren should be fun. Then someone asks what they want for Christmas. Suddenly you're trying to remember which characters they still like, what toys they already own, what size they wear now, whether they're allowed to play that particular video game, and what on earth a nine-year-old considers cool this year. Finding Christmas gifts for grandkids can be especially challenging when you don't live nearby. You may know your grandchildren incredibly well whil

Buying Christmas gifts for kids can be surprisingly difficult when you are not the person who lives with them every day. Maybe you are a grandparent shopping for several grandchildren. Maybe you are an aunt or uncle who knows your niece is eight but has absolutely no idea what eight-year-olds are interested in right now. You might be shopping for a godchild, a friend's child, or a family member you only see a few times a year. Finding Christmas gifts for kids you don't know w