Most moms will attest that the majority of gifts our kids receive are almost immediately tossed into the neglected pile of dust-gathering toys and trinkets. But if you want to give a present that is actually useful and will also delight parents, allow me to introduce you to Fabkins.

These adorable cloth napkins, available in a variety of themes, not only help us grownups easily encourage more mature table manners, but also they have the feel-good function of eliminating paper-napkin waste. Added bonus: They are an affordable and tasteful luxury at 5 napkins for $22.95. A proud owner of the pink ballerina Fabkins set, my three-year-old daughter now literally requests a napkin when she sits down for dinner. Of course she has to see all five and mull over her selection, but, hey, that works for me.

–Erika Lenkert

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