[blindkid] It's that time of year again!

Tue Nov 17 17:06:31 UTC 2015

Thank you all so much for your ideas. My kids still enjoy the imaginative play things also. I sometimes worry that they are so far behind their sighted peers there. I do think that Bath and Body Works type stuff is definitely on the list this year for some smell goods. I especially told my younger daughter that if I noticed her using what she had, I would definitely put in a word to Santa about that. That is when she asked me if she could have some of the electric lotion like her sister had. The lotion bottles with the switches on them. Then it dawned on me that she was talking about the Bath and Body Works bottles with the push-down to open lids. Too funny!

I wish I was more crafty, or even remotely coordinated. I never had anyone consistently work with me on those things, and I just didn't get it. I feel badly too, because I can't really teach my girls how to do that stuff. I wonder if there would be a family discount on those classes for the three of us? (grin) I'm not sure I can talk my husband into $90 a year. My girls have big sisters from BBBS though, and I'm pretty sure at least one of them would consider a few options for crafts with my younger one. Maybe I could even learn something. Ha!

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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning via blindkid
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [blindkid] It's that time of year again!

I loved those when I was young and would make and sell them.  I think I sold them for less than the cost of the loops to make them, but Mom paid for the loops so who cares.  (smile)  Along the same lines, the Knifty Knitter, known as loom knitting would be another craft children and teens could enjoy.  Jewelry making would be another idea.  I belong to a group of blind crafters.  It is Krafters Korner and their classes are offered through email or by phone.  The teachers are blind.  It would be fun to see if we could get a junior group started if there is enough interest. It is part of NFB and the annual dues are
$30.00 but all instruction is free.

On 11/13/15, Traci W via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Another idea, I just showed my 11 year old girl how to do those 
> hook/loom pot holders, I think she has made one for everyone in the 
> family for Christmas.  They aren't perfect, but they are all 100% her 
> work.  :)
>
> Traci
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM, Jody Ianuzzi via blindkid < 
> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Are your girls interested and crafts? You could get the Moraity of 
>> craft kits that would introduce them to a lifetime of fun. A B 
>> dazzler to put rhinestones on jeans etc., knitting and crocheting kits, leatherwork, and
>> I'll kinds of fun things like Daisy makers and other wood products.   You
>> could get them a simple sewing machine and start them out making tote 
>> bags and pillows.
>>
>> JODY 🐺
>> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com
>>
>> "There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
>> DOCTOR WHO (Tom Baker)
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Nov 13, 2015, at 9:23 AM, Traci W via blindkid 
>> > <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > My kids are 9 and 11 and I bought them a goalball and a soccer ball 
>> > with bells, they love sports. They also love mostly pretend play, 
>> > they have a lab (in the bathroom) with a cart full of all their 
>> > flasks, etc. , they also play doctor alot and use action figures as 
>> > their patients, they
>> have a
>> > 3' foot superman, so he makes a good patient - ha! and they also 
>> > play classroom, but not as much as they used too.  As far as "toys" 
>> > goes, they don't get much toys anymore, just items for their room 
>> > or pretend play items.  I try to be sure they have something to 
>> > actually *play* on Christmas day and that is the hardest part.  :(  
>> > My son is easy, since he loves action figures, but my daughter is 
>> > the hardest.
>> >
>> > Good luck!
>> > Traci
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 6:21 PM, Carol Castellano via blindkid < 
>> > blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >> A braille cookbook?
>> >>
>> >> Carol Castellano
>> >> Parents of Blind Children-NJ
>> >> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
>> >> 973-377-0976
>> >> carol_castellano at verizon.net
>> >> www.blindchildren.org
>> >> www.nopbc.org
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Marianne Denning via blindkid < 
>> >> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> When I was that age I enjoyed jewelry, clothes, music...  I am 
>> >>> blind and the more tactile the jewelry the more I enjoyed it.  
>> >>> That is just an awkward age for any child.  They are beyond 
>> >>> childhood but not yet a teen.  They might also enjoy gift cards 
>> >>> to different places they like to go with friends.
>> >>>
>> >>> On 11/12/15, Linda A.Coccovizzo via blindkid 
>> >>> <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>>> As my girls get older, 10 and 13, I find myself scrounging to 
>> >>>> figure
>> >> out
>> >>>> what in the world to get them for Christmas. I appreciate any 
>> >>>> ideas
>> >>> anyone
>> >>>> might have for totally blind children their age. I found this 
>> >>>> link,
>> and
>> >>> even
>> >>>> though I'm not finding really anything here for my girls, I know 
>> >>>> this
>> >>> might
>> >>>> be of help to some of you. There are also a lot of things here 
>> >>>> that
>> >> will
>> >>> be
>> >>>> useful for kids with multiple disabilities.
>> >>>> Enjoy!
>> >>>> Linda C.
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