Adoption gift

[Lilith]

I have an adoption to attend late on this month and am trying to figure out what to give the family or the 2 girls. Any suggestions?

[PantyFanatic]

How old are the girls and do they have any other children?

[Lilith]

the girls are under 5 and yes they have 2 much older children

[Rhiannon]

hmm lilith you give the same stuff you give for a shower. its just the same..

we had an adoption shower when we got out little one. just make it age appropriate. The girls will love it

[PantyFanatic]

^^^ Sounds about right to me.............. as usual. ;)

[Lilith]

They have had the children for almost a year. Shower items would be unnecessary. I am looking for something more meaningful but thanks.

[maddy]

how about a gift cert to a portait studio... for a FAMILY picture?

[osuche]

Take the girls out and do an art project with them (pottery, painting, etc) and make it a group gift.

[Rhiannon]

Lilith
try adoption website for shopping (http://www.adoption.com)
you can get great adoption gifts there. you might find what you are looking for.

there are lots of adoption sites like that that have shopping..

also did they do a domestic adoption or international. Lilith feel free to pm me as our daughter is adopted

[Lilith]

These were abused and neglected childen placed in foster care whose foster family is adopting them.

I like the family portrait idea or something along those lines.

[maddy]

I'm not sure how old the girls are, but some sort of jewelry that symobolizes family might be nice for them (and pricey :( )

Or perhaps a family tree type plaque... I'll have to google more.

[maddy]

some ideas....

http://www.onefarstar.com/familiesaremadewithlove.shtml

http://www.familymedallion.com/specialoffer.htm?OVRAW=adoption%2Bgift&OVKEY=adoption%20gift&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=7170778021&OVKWID=81615501521

http://www.adoptshoppe.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=443 (I know it's not a foreign adoption, but the concept is neat)

[Lilith]

Great idea. I actually make jewelry so mayhaps I should make them all something to symbolize their unity.

[WildIrish]

I love the idea of jewelry made with your own hands and own heart.

If you prefer to add something purchased to the gift, I suggest some local maple syrup. :D

[Lilith]

To make sure their lives will be sweet.

[wyndhy]

a small basket of books, some early reader types for the girls to grow into and a few others they can all read as a family. choose one that maybe even speaks to the family's character or lifestyle if you want. put a small inscription in each. nothing says stability and attention like a nightly bedtime story.

then throw in two lollypops for the girls 'cause nothing makes a kid smile like a giant swirly lollypop. unless they're way under 5. then just add diapers.