"If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done." Ludwig Wittgenstein

Silly Gifts - The gift of silliness!

The meaning of the word silly has changed over the centuries. It used to mean harmless, innocent, inoffensive, lacking malice or airs. We prefer that meaning to the more recent derogatory uses as there are plenty of negative words already... and no other word that does quite as well as silly and silliness.

Silliness encourages:

creativity, abstract thought, flexibility, laughter, wellbeing, positive thinking, energy, trust 

Silliness is an antidote for:

stress, pomposity, pretentiousness, self-importance, self-absorption, embarrassment, fear, anger, negativity

Sharing silliness encourages:

laughter, friendship, trust, confidence

Silly gifts have always been part of any celebration for us. On this site we've pulled together some that take our fancy - gifts we think will encourage silly goings-on and messing around with lots of laughs and giggles.

New to Silly Gifts

Novelty gifts for Mums on Mothers Day - because the family that laughs together and plays together...

These are just some of the latest silly gifts and gadgets to be added...

National Geographic Remote Control Tarantula RC This Remote Controlled RC Tarantula is realistic enough to scare your friends and family as it moves across the floor! An easy-to-use radio controller allows you to move your spider from up to 7.5 metres away. see all Science Kits from Young Minds

Meccano Spykee Micro Robot - Blue and Chrome Meccano Micro Spykee Robot (approx 15cm tall)  has two directional controls, lights, fun sound effects and powerful tracks to take on most surfaces it faces, this is heaps of fun all via remote control. Micro Spykee robot has 20 pieces… see all Construction Toys from Young Minds

Meccano Spykee Micro Robot - Orange Meccano Micro Spykee Robot (approx 15cm tall)  has two directional controls, lights, fun sound effects and powerful tracks to take on most surfaces it faces, this is heaps of fun all via remote control. Micro Spykee robot has 20 pieces that… see all Construction Toys from Young Minds

Meccano Spykee Micro Robot - Green Meccano Micro Spykee Robot (approx 15cm tall)  has two directional controls, lights, fun sound effects and powerful tracks to take on most surfaces it faces, this is heaps of fun all via remote control. Micro Spykee robot has 20 pieces that… see all Science Kits from Young Minds

Meccano Spykee Micro Robot - Purple and Black Meccano Micro Spykee Robot (approx 15cm tall) has two directional controls, lights, fun sound effects and powerful tracks to take on most surfaces it faces, this is heaps of fun all via remote control. Micro Spykee robot has 20 pieces… see all Science Kits from Young Minds

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