Have you ever noticed that the best gifts are ones that kids play with over and over for years? And kids are happy to get them as gifts and play with them! If you're wondering how to find a meaningful, long-lasting toy gifts to give, here are my specific suggestions. Share in the comments your toy buying tips or the toys you're most excited to give this holiday season! Best Tips for Holiday … [Read more...]
Creative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids
If you're looking to find an art and craft gift for your child, look no further. This up to date list of ideas for 2016 should help! Creative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids Color a Doghouse Kit ages 4+ Whether a real dog or your plush toys live in this house, you'll be able to design it exactly how you want for a colorful, creative home! Sew Mini Treats KLUTZ ages 4+ This beautiful … [Read more...]
Pretend Play Gifts for Kids 2016
Spark your kids' imagination with gifts for pretend play. This 2016 holiday gift guide for Christmas and Hanukkah will share the hottest imaginative toys for children from ages 1 up to 12. See last year's Pretend Play Gift Guide here. Pretend Play Gifts for Kids 2016 Little People Surprise and Sounds Home ages 1+ Little ones will love pretend playing with this fun home that makes sounds, … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts From National Geographic Kids (+ 3 Book Giveaway)
Weird But True! 8, The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017, and 5000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 will make great holiday gifts for kids this season. When we got the latest Weird But True! 8 in the mail last week plus The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017 and 5000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3, my kids POUNCED. Why? Because they're so interesting & well-designed! And, me? … [Read more...]
Kids’ STEM Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Since you want to encourage your kids in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), my first holiday gift guide is new and awesome STEM (and STEAM) gifts (toys and kits) for 2016! I'm including building with engineering so all the building blocks and building kits are on this list, too. See last year's STEM Gift Guide here. Kids' STEM Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Lauri Toys … [Read more...]
Lillypost Subscription Children’s Book Box
Lillypost is a monthly children's book subscription box of either board books or picture books. As you know, the more books in your house and the more you read to your child, the better your child's future reading abilities. Which is why I recommend buying, borrowing, and giving lots and lots of books. And why I think Lillypost is a lovely option for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens Ages 3 – 13
I'm so excited about these stocking stuffers for kids, tweens, and teens from ages 3 to 13 that I'm barely resisting buying them all. I did a lot of research on gifts for kids for my holiday gift guide 2015 the found some cool fun ideas that your kids will love. Hope you love them, too! Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens Ages 3 - 13 Solar System Marble Set ages 5+ I'm totally … [Read more...]
Arts and Crafts Gifts for Kids
When I plan for Christmas gifts for my kids, I shop for learning games, STEM toys, something for pretend play, awesome books, as well as something creative and / or artistic. How about you? What are your must-have gift categories? Today I want to share my favorite 2015 arts and crafts holiday gifts for kids in hopes that it helps you find the perfect creative gift for your child. Arts and Crafts … [Read more...]
Best Board Books 2014
Do you have a baby or toddler who needs a board book? Get him or her one of these recommended best board books 2014. The Best Board Books 2014 1. My First Book of Girl Power From Wonder Woman's ability to find the truth to Black Canary's powerful voice to Batgirl's keen mind, readers will find lots of girl power to admire in this unique board book. 2. Super Heroes Busy Bodies This cool … [Read more...]
Best New Learning Games for Kids 2014
From card games to board games and dice games, here are the best learning games for kids from 2014. We're huge family game night people and it's important to me that we play educational games that make us think, use strategies, solve problems, and improve other skills. Best New Learning Games for Kids 2014 1. Spot It Holidays (ages 6 - 15) From snowmen to candy canes, each card is decorated … [Read more...]
Building Toys for Kids
These building toys make great STEM / STEAM gifts for your kids because they not only are tons of fun but they improve fine motor skills, visual perception, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and problem solving. Building Gifts for Kids 1. Jumperrobot (ages 8+) Build seven bouncing robots that use an electric motor and a spring-loaded mechanism to jump forward in a continuous motion. … [Read more...]
Writing Gifts for Kids
Are you looking for gifts for kids who like to write or to inspire them to write? Sometimes all it takes for kids (and me) to want to write is a brand new journal and a pen that is awesome. Have you ever noticed that, too? Gifts for Kids Who Like to Write 1. My ABC Keepsake Book (age 3+) I think the My ABC Book Keepsake is so cute -- it's filled with eye-catching stickers, punch-out's and … [Read more...]