You can assemble kits of all kinds from the shelves of a well-stocked grocery store or even from your house. These are perfect gifts for older siblings to give to younger kids who are still in those lovely make-believe years. When I was six, I loved getting a bag of real baby supplies for my pretend babies: preemie diapers, baby lotion, a bottle and a tiny rattle. Let your imagination go wild to come up with the loot for make-believe beauty salons, doctors' offices, chefs' kitchens, and theaters. Your kit will be truly appreciated if the ingredients are safe for a kid, if they really work and if you're willing to participate as part of the gift. For example, a sewing kit should come with a kid-sized project (like a cool patch to put on a denim jacket) or a coupon for a session at the sewing machine with you at the controls. A fitting container to hold the items adds the crowning touch--use a mixing bowl for a chef's kit, a diaper bag for a baby kit or a pretty old purse for a beauty kit.












