Fill Up Treasure Boxes

A tiny treasure chest is a thoughtful gift, especially when filled with the kind of treasures kids have access tosuch as fairy stones, skipping stones, acorns, marbles, shells and pinecones. Send your kids on a search for these things while you decorate a small box (or vice versa) with paints or a collage. When you fill the box, be sure to leave a little extra room for future treasures the recipient might want to collect. Kids can also decorate larger containers for more sizable treasures. A shoe box can become a house for paper dolls or a garage for Matchbox cars.