KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News SourceUnique and Fun Gift Ideas for Kids

Buying gifts for people can be a little trying. You want to get them something that fits their personality, that's unique and fun.

Now add to all of that the pressure to buying a gift for a child. You want to get them something fun yet practical and something that won't drive their parents crazy.

Our Great Day Mommy Correspondent Alissa Forester joined us Monday morning with some unique and fun gift ideas for kids.

You can read Alissa's blog at: www.happyhourmom.com.

Here is a list of the gifts that Alissa talked about:

1. Personalized items

    - T-Shirt (Etsy.com, $25)

    - Stamp (thepaperprincess.com, $24.99)

2. Skip Hop Zoo Backpack (Amazon.com, Babies 'R Us, Barnes & Noble, $20)

    - Stuff with art supplies or travel toys

3. Build-A-Bear (Build-A-Bear Workshop at Fashion Fair Mall, $10 and up for small animals, $16 and up for average sized)

    - Create your own special stuffed animal

    - Great to do with your kids

4. TOMS Shoes (toms.com, tiny TOMS $29, youth TOMS $38)

    - One for one- for each pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need.

    - Many different styles from sparkle to canvas to hand-painted