Day 11: Give a Giving Tree Gift

One of our favorite stores is Magic Beans, a local parent-owned toy store (with a fantastic website). Our local store is at the Derby Street Shoppes (another favorite). This season, they've set up a Giving Tree at Magic Beans to benefit the children of the Germantown Neighborhood Center.

TheBoy chose an ornament from the tree

Fortunately, it was for a three-year-old boy. I was secretly nervous we'd have to choose something for an 11-year-old girl. And while I work with 11-year olds, it was much easier to select something for a little guy.










TheBoy agreed that Legos were a good idea and helped me pay for them

Derby Street was also sponsoring free hayrides on Tuesday nights, so we got to enjoy the decorations and a ride after we got the gifts.