Small and Simple Gifts - Recommended by Heather - Great gift ideas for any holiday or occasion!

Fabulous gifts from other stores

Here are some other products that I enjoy, which are not made by me! I am always on the lookout for interesting gifts -- especially toys that don't require batteries. You might like them too.

Homestyle Arts: Wire wrapped jewelry by Oregon artisan Betty Kellogg, featuring beautiful pendants, earrings and bracelets.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle: A classic, and one of my kids' all-time favorites (Amazon)

Caldecott Medal Books (great illustrations): My family loves a book with a great story AND beautiful pictures! (Amazon)

Melissa & Doug toys: My kids love these toys. Most are "old-fashioned," wooden toys and puzzles. I love that they don't need batteries, and they don't make lots of electronic noise. (Amazon)

NEW - My Twinn Baby Doll: I have always thought it would have been cool to have one of these personalized dolls when I was a girl. You may think having a doll that looks like you is kind of creepy, but your daughter doesn't!

Boppy Pillow: This was a great nursing pillow for me, and it has lasted through three babies! I've also given several of these as gifts to my friends. (Amazon)

Fairy Garden Hideaway: A pretty play canopy. (HearthSong)

Cascade Tower: Trains zoom back and forth down this tower, and kids love to watch it over and over again. Best of all, no batteries required!

The Big Dig™: When I was a kid, I loved using this on the playground! (HearthSong)

Doorway Puppet Theater: For hours of quiet, imaginative play! (HearthSong)

Mom and New Baby bear set: This is a wonderful gift for any bear-loving mother or child. I love classic gifts like teddy bears! (The Vermont Teddy Bear Company)

Tabasco Crock-Pot (limited edition): I love my Crock-Pot, but it is not very cute. Have you seen the new designs? I almost wish mine would break so I could get a new one, but it's been working for 10 years and shows no sign of stopping.