I would like to suggest Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs and a small planter vase. Add some moss and rocks or soil. Package up a sense of hope for the darker winter months.

Betty Crocker's BettyLab is a site for kids that uses a recipe and the scientific principles behind cooking and baking are explained. Fun science projects monthly.

Produce is in, and it is as easy as adding to cooked pasta. Combine 2 pints cherry tomatoes (halved),

1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 crushed garlic clove.

Let sit on counter for over 30 minutes. It will become very juicy. Add fresh basil leaves that are cut up small (or torn) and about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Stir in the cooked pasta and serve, or feel free to stir the pasta and tomatoes in a pan to warm up.

Use the freshest tomatoes (larger ones cut up will work too) and add whatever other herbs you wish. If you must use dried, put in with the tomatoes on the counter to infuse their flavor.