So, you have a birthday party coming up and want to avoid your child getting more meaningless toys that they'll never play with? Do you already have waaaay too many toys at home? Do you feel uncomfortable with how much waste is involved with kids’ parties? So many endless kids’ gifts end up broken, unloved or in landfill. If this all sounds familiar, keep reading. We’re going to let you in on the secret to giving meaningful birthday gifts. Gifts that will be loved and adored by your little one - without breaking the bank or adding clutter to your home. Wishlists make it easy to give thoughtful gifts kids will loveKids’ gifts can often be a guessing game. Are they still into Lego? Do they have this boardgame already? I’m pretty sure they were into Star Wars last year. But I’m not sure now… Loom bands… Are they still a thing?Sometimes, if it’s your child’s friend from school, you might not even know the birthday kid at all, or their parent. So, you end up doing a last minute dash to Kmart (*cough*), spend $20 on a random thing you’ve found in the toy department, and hope for the best. Sound familiar? It sure was for us. We’ve been the gifter in this situation. And, we’ve also been the parent of the birthday child. You end up with SO MUCH STUFF, duplicates galore, and toys that were exciting to open, but ended up broken or unloved just days or weeks later. But, online wishlists take the guesswork (and stress) out of kids’ gifts. Parents can dream up gifts that the lucky kid will adore and it’s up to you whether you involve your birthday child in the process, or keep it a surprise. And best of all, you can add gift ideas from your favourite online stores. Have it all, from toys and experiences, all in one handy place. You can even add charitable donations to your online wishlist. Help your kids find a charity or cause that means something to them, and easily add them to their wishlist.Gifters L.O.V.E. being told what to buy! People love being told what to buy - it makes life easier for everyone. Online wishlists are an easy way to avoid duplicate gifts, as you can see when an item has been snapped up by someone else. Wishlists help guide your loved ones towards gifts that are useful, needed and wanted. These are the people who will usually give you something, so they don't want to give your child a gift that won't be used or appreciated. Plus, you save time and money during the gift-giving process. Left the gift until the night before? Yep, we’ve been there. With Kidzta wishlists, you can contribute to a gift instantly. The process is so quick and easy for gifters. And, they’re getting the lucky kid something they’ll love. It’s a win win for everyone!Wishlists teach kids the value of gifts One of the great things about kids having wishlists is that it's a perfect opportunity to teach them about needs vs. wants, being reasonable with gift requests, and moderation. By helping them build a list of thoughtful requests, you can help instil these important values in your kids. Some people might think that creating a wishlist means "give me stuff," but it's actually the opposite. Online wishlists help stop the cycle of materialism and teach kids the value of having fewer, more meaningful possessions. Plus, it's a fun way to get them excited about the presents they'll be receiving!If presents are such a hassle, should you ditch them entirely? We tried the no-present party a couple of times. It sounded so great in theory: a celebration for the birthday kid without all the hassle that comes with gifts. In reality, though, it led to a lot of awkwardness, with some people ignoring our request and bringing gifts along anyway, because they felt bad turning up empty handed. This in turn made those guests who listened to our no-gift request feel guilty. We also had a few lectures from well-meaning family and friends who didn’t like being denied a gifting opportunity. Talk about a can of worms! The thing is, presents are a fun part of birthday celebrations. No-present parties can help ease the toy-overload. But they can often lead to a deflated birthday child, as well as disappointed family and friends who would love to gift your child something. Wishlists are a great compromise. Your child can still feel the love on their birthday, and gifters can see the joy that their presents provide.Online wishlists save unwanted toys from ending up in landfill The stats are scary: 26.8 million toys are thrown away each year Toys take up to 1,000 years to break down The toy industry is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. It’s enough to put anyone off toy stores. Why do so many toys go to waste? Part of the problem is the fact that toys are the go-to present for kids. But we often get it wrong and buy gifts that don’t hit the mark.So how can wishlists help? With wishlists you’re more likely to receive fewer, higher quality gifts that kids will cherish for years to come. These are less likely to break, be unwanted, or end up in landfill. It’s just one step towards living sustainability, but it can help make a difference to our massive plastic problem.Wishlists are a smart way to make small contributions go further by grouping together for one special gift Remember that $20 you were going to spend at Kmart on a random toy for the birthday kid? Bet that wasn’t going to get you far. Chances are, the gift wouldn’t last long and ultimately end up in (you guessed it) landfill. The magic of Kidzta wishlists is the ability to split higher-priced items into smaller increments. By grouping together for one special birthday gift, a small contribution can make a big impact. $20 might not get you far at a toy store, but when it’s part of a group gift, your contribution can end up making something EPIC possible. Do the math: with kids often inviting the entire class, those small contributions can easily add up to hundreds of dollars’ worth of gifts. When pooled together, a truly mind-blowing gift, like a scooter or a FitBit, are suddenly possible.Now you know the secret to meaningful kids’ gifts! Wishlists are the perfect way to make sure you nail your kids’ gifting every time. If you're not sure what to put on your kid’s wishlist, Check out Kidzta for unique gift ideas to get the ball rolling. So take the guesswork out of kids’ gifts and create an online wishlist for your kids. They (and the planet) will thank you for it!