You're growing young readers and writers. So why not give gifts that encourage your kids to read and write? I love products that really get kids jazzed about literacy -- even if it's just a fun shirt or new book -- don't you? Don't miss all my 2017 gift recommendations for kids here. Gifts for Young Readers Kids Room Book Storage, The Little Prince - Buy It Here I love … [Read more...]
2017 Arts & Crafts Gifts for Kids
If your child loves arts and crafts, often a craft kit, art supplies, or inspiring coloring book is a perfect gift for the holidays. Here are the latest kits that your kids will love. SEE ALL 2017 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS including STEM, games, and pretend play. 2017 Arts & Crafts Gifts for Kids My First Scribble - Buy It Here This is a classic gift for young children who like … [Read more...]
Creative Pretend Play Gift Ideas for Kids, Holiday Gifts 2017
Don't you love watching your kids imagine and pretend? These 2017 gift ideas are toys, dolls, and kits sure to spark hours of pretend play. See all my 2017 holiday gift recommendations for kids including STEM, games, and stocking stuffers HERE. Pretend Play Gift Ideas for Kids, Holiday Gifts 2017 Melissa and Doug Brew and Sip Coffee Set - Buy It Here Your kids will love this new … [Read more...]
Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids 2107
Discover the BEST Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for 2017 for boys and girls. Kids ages 4 - 14 will love these gifts! I didn't grow up with Christmas stockings so I'm VERY enthusiastic about finding the coolest, most wished-for gifts that my kids and your kids will love. I particularly like finding new toys that haven't been in their stockings before. How about you? Find more gift … [Read more...]
Hottest New Games for Kids (for Holiday Gifts 2017)
Get ready to discover the hottest new games of 2017 you'll want to give as gifts for Christmas or the holiday you celebrate. As you know, I'm big on learning games so most of these fall into that category -- without taking out any of the fun. See last year's best games for kids here. Find the coolest STEM gifts for kids. Hottest New Games for Kids for Holiday Gifts 2017 Where's Bear - Buy It … [Read more...]
Best Tips for Holiday Toy Gift Giving
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! UPDATE: 40+ Stocking Stuffers for 2018!! Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens Ages 3 - 13 Educational … [Read more...]