Giving expensive presents

I give my kids pretty expensive presents, presents that they enjoy using to enhance their ability and learn a new skill. Adora asked for a digital camera this year and I was happy to get her one. She was thrilled to have it and take pictures any chance she gets. I have observed that she actually is picking up some new set of skills in terms of picture taking. I believe in learning through doing. Many skills are acquired through the actual experimenting, through doing it, you become more intuitive and observant, you learn from the mistakes and success as well. It's a great feeling to be good with your hands, creating and make things.