The holiday season is when most Americans buy presents, but why wait until then? The back-to-school season is upon us and why not take the opportunity to buy your child more than the essential school supplies? The transition back to school from a summer of fun can be a discouraging change, but lighten up your child's day by surprising them with cute little gifts they can share the next day with their friends.

4 Reasons to Treat Your Child with a Mini Paint Set

A mini paint set is a small painting set made of eight colors and the palate is easily held by little hands. It comes with a brush and the entire unit can be sealed with a lid. Here are four other reasons to buy a mini paint set.

• Creativity: A small painting set is a unique gift that encourages creativity. Technology is prevalent in today's young culture, but a mini paint set can be just the thing to pull attention away from the TV. Set aside time with your child after school to paint and color. A blank sheet of paper can open up their imagination and painting can allow them to express their young hearts.


• Socialization: Some kids may struggle to make friends, but a small painting set can be one way to encourage socialization. Purchase several mini paint sets and host a painting party. Invite the school children over for an afternoon of creative painting. This gives the kids something to do and encourages them all to bond and have fun by creating masterpieces with their miniature paint sets.


• Easy Clean-up: A mini paint set is ideal for little ones because the small size reduces the amount of mess that can be made. The last thing kids want to do is take time to clean-up. The mini paint set can simplify the clean-up hassle. The consolidated paint troughs are connected together in one unit and can be quickly wiped down and securely closed with the lid.


• Easy Storage: A mini paint set is easy to store because of its lid and small size. The small painting set can be stashed away under counters, in closets, or in craft drawers without taking up too much space. Because of its size and security, a mini paint set is also ideal to travel with if you want to host a paint party outside of the house.

Kids are creative. Kids like to have fun. As you begin to make those back-to-school lists, add a few mini paint sets to start the year out right.