The items in this list were chosen by me because they are brands I trust and products I’m interested in or have owned. Thank you to the companies for providing samples for the purpose of this post.
My gift guide evolves each year as my children grow, mostly because I share toys or brands that are relevant to how old my children are. This is what I know at this point in time.
I love finding gifts for my children and family. I especially love gifting items they didn’t ask for but know they’ll enjoy. That’s the inspiration behind this year’s guide.
Gifts for Families Who Loves to Play Games
Giantville Giant 4 In a Row Connect Game
- This game is great for indoors and outdoors.
- It’s easy to assemble.
- It encourages critical thinking and is a great team building game when played with more than 2 people.
- For kids and adults! Manufacturer’s age 3 and up.
Giant Tumbling Timber Toy – 60 Jumbo Wooden Blocks with Storage Crate
- This game is also great for indoors and outdoors.
- It’s perfect for game nights or events/parties.
- It’s great for all ages.
- The game includes 60 pine wood blocks and a storage crate. Premium quality!
Capture the Flag Redux by Starlux Games
- If you can run, you can play!
- The most common ages of our players are 8-14. This game is great for birthday parties, family reunions or icebreakers.
- The game pieces are super durable and the company understands they will be dropped and/or stepped on.
- The kit includes enough game pieces to play the traditional Capture the Flag game with up to ten players.
- Battle friends and family using harmless glowing swords!
- Perfect for groups, birthdays and sleepovers, it includes 10 game options and 28 light-up game pieces.
- Recommended Ages: 8 to 65+, all ages play together.
- Batteries are included!
An idea for tweens, teens and moms
- These trendy Alphabet Bead Bracelets are a fun way to express yourself.
- Perfect for stacking a couple with your favorite sayings/names or wear them mixed in with your current bracelet stack. Wear your favorite people’s names, your own name, short sayings or cute messages.
- Great for tweens, teens and moms!
For budding artists
- The Holiday Happy Packs are the perfect gift package with scented stickers, want and note pads available in a variety of themes including Unicorn & Mermaid Party, Cat Cafe Party, Monsters, Unicorns, Nom Nom Donuts and Comic Attack.
- Chunkies Paint Sticks are thick barrels and just the right size for tiny hands! The paint dries instantly when you lay it on paper. No brush or water required! For ages 3+
Cra-Z-Art Rainbow Loom or Slime
- According to my kids, the Nickelodeon slime is the best out there! There is adorable packaging available right now where the slime comes in smoothie-type containers or cupcake containers. They even smell like cake! This could be a fun stocking stuffer, too!
- If you have a child into rainbow loom, this fun kit by Cra-Z-Art offers new neon rubber bands. My daughter and her friends make lots of these bracelets, and they’re really cute to stack and collect.
Lovely host/hostess gift
Little Saps Evergreen Seedling (Holiday Little Saps)
- Friends and family will love these adorable Little Saps packaged in a festive natural burlap drawstring sack with a special holiday greeting.
- All seedlings are shipped from North Carolina.
- Can be re-planted outside or in a container as it grows.
- Life span of 100 to 200 years!
- Can also purchase potted evergreens.
- All of the products in Rachel’s holiday collection were intentionally created to bring comfort and joy into your home.
- Camper style mug is microwave safe.
- Also, available in a mini mug. A mini cup of cheer!
- This would make such a great gift accompanied with some tasty coffee or a homemade hot chocolate mix!
- Fabulous line of products that evoke joy and send positive messages.
For Your Four-Legged Friend
Festive Sweater, Leads and Collars by Up Country
- Hand Knit Christmas Tree Sweater
- Individually hand knit.
- Perfect for providing a little extra warmth to our furry friends on cool days, or layering under a coat during the winter.
- Machine washable!
- Naughty and Nice Leash
- Available in 4’ and 6’ narrow or wide lengths.
- Made in Rhode Island!
- Ribbon is not only gorgeous, but it is extremely durable, being both stain and fray resistant. Designed to last a lifetime!
- Solid brass hardware is used for extra strength!
- Naughty and Nice Dog Collar
- Available in 8 sizes, as well as teacup sizes for small breeds under 10 pounds
Buckles are Coast Guard approved, and all hardware is cast, for even the strongest of dogs!
So, what’s on your list this year? What gifts have you picked up for your family?
