Gift Giving Guide

Thank you so much for wanting to contribute to Alyria's life. Please never feel obligated to give her a gift. Your participation in her life is the greatest gift you could offer. We know that distance and other factors can present a challenge for being physically present. If you wish to give her a material token of your affection, here is a short guide.

Monetary Gifts

• A contribution to her college fund is probably the simplest way to help us set her up for success in life. (Please contact us for Venmo/Paypal/ApplePay info.)

• Traditional Chinese Red Envelopes are a good way to bestow a sense of tradition.

Material Gifts

For other physical items, please keep the following thoughts in mind:

• Alyria thrives with natural and organic materials.

• Good materials include 100% Organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, untreated wooden toys, etc. Semi-synthetic (plant) materials such as viscose (rayon), lyocell, and modal are mostly okay.

• Please avoid plastics and synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc. Take special note of fillers often used in stuffed toys and trim on clothes.

• Avoid products derived from animals such as wool, feathers, sea shells, pearls, fur, etc.

• Dolls appearances should be very simple, allowing for imagination.

• Animal appearances should be realistic.

• Real (age-appropriate) activities over pretend.