"The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent."  ~Sam Levenson,


Grandparents are synonymous with giving. Our time, memories, and experience are the ultimate gifts and Nona's Roots and Wings page is the place to find great ideas on how to pass these along to our grandchildren in fun, memorable ways. Sometimes, though, a purchased gift is in order. Unfortunately, we find as we're shopping that too much of what's out there for kids is gadgetry leaving nothing to the child's imagination.  Of course there is a place for the toy that amuses or distracts, but a gift from a grandparent is an opportunity to go beyond that. Nona reviews unique items along with some tried and true favorites that might not be showy enough to make it to Saturday morning cartoon commercials, but that we know are sure fire winners. Every product that Nona recommends is sure to encourage either cognitive, emotional, spiritual  an/or character development in those very special people, our grandchildren.  Since each age has it's own set of developmental milestones,  Nona's Product Picks are categorized as follows:

               Pregnancy - Birth             
               Birth to 2 years old
               3 -5 years old
               6 -9 years old
               10 - 12 years old
               Teens
               Parent Products 
            Grandparent Products

You can bet your boots that these gifts will be unique, age-appropriate, and well received. They will delight your grandchildren and their parents who will appreciate the thought and effort you put into picking out something that will further their children's development.