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gift ideas for 10 yr boy, who is way smart, and sweet, innocent, artsy, not into video games or violence?

He is my step-son and visits during the summer. I live in Arizona, where it gets up to 116 degrees while he is here. So, there isnt much we can do outside while he is here. I also have a 15 month old daughter. She still puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. I have to be soo very careful about what falls on the floor, and what is accessible to her. We like to have "Christmas" when he gets here, since we only see him during the summer. I just dont know what to buy for him. He is brilliantly smart. Smart in an adult way. Emotionally he is still a boy. He doesnt like the typical boy toys (skate-boards, dirt-bikes, rough/tough type toys). He likes crafty things- Sand art, paints, wood-working, making necklaces/bracelets to give as gifts etc. He is more inventive, hands-on, creative and loves board games. We try to entertain him, but with a little one and being limited to staying indoors, I need for him to be able to play independently (and enjoy it). He likes the cooking channel-please help!

When I am looking for age-appropriate gifts for children I don't know that well, I always look to the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. I even look through there for ideas for my own daughter! http://www.toyportfolio.com/

It's a great site, it's divided by age and categories of toy and activities. For instance, you'll search for "later elementary years" and "science toys & activities," "activity and craft kits," or "construction toys." The categories are further divided into Platinum Award winners. I've always been thoroughly impressed with the award-wining toys...and so has my daughter! Good luck on finding the right gifts. I'm sure this site will help!

Also, Gamewright
http://www.gamewright.com/gamewright/index.php?section=games has great fun & intellectual games that kids LOVE -- some of their products have even been featured on the Oppenheimer site. You can find a lot of the card games pretty cheap in Wal*Mart. Check it out!

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