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I’m sharing my 2025 holiday gift guide for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the buying strategy of: « Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. »
Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are doing well and that your week leading up to Thanksgiving is going well. I have a long list of things to do this week, but I’m sneaking out for a yoga class with a friend.
I’m really excited about today’s gift guide because kids really do bring the magic of Christmas. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and I thought nothing could make the season more enjoyable… and then we had kids. They just add to all the magic of the holidays. We’re wrapping up our holiday shopping early, so I wanted to throw some ideas out in case you’re doing the same.
When shopping for the holidays for the kids, we keep things simple. They get their presents from Santa and stockings and then from us we stick to ‘something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read’. This checks all the major boxes and keeps things from getting too bananas with gifts from my parents and their other relatives. (Another hack: any presents that aren’t opened in the first few days are stored in the playroom. I bring them out on a rainy day or when the kids say they’re looking for something to do.)
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Today, I’m sharing some of the items on their personal wish lists, along with tried and true favorites. I’d love to hear your kids’ gift requests in the comments and any ideas you have! This gift is aimed at all ages – from toddlers to older children. For teenagers, check out this year’s gift guide for kids. All my gift guides are here and in my ShopMy for easy access!
Something they want:
–3D pen! P has this one and loves it
–Tony! I wish they existed when the kids were younger; perfect for toddler/preschool
–Play ice cream truck. The girls played with this for YEARS.
–Woobles set. They’re better for older kids, but they’re super fun
– American Girl doll. They have always been a big hit…the girls have at least 10. Liv has outgrown them but I am saving them for the future 🙂
– A new bike or scooter
– Zingo! This is a perfect board game for younger children. They love too Guess whoOperation, Bop It and Uno
– New rollers or skateboard
– Tycoons or something lego
– Power Wheels. We used to make these when we lived in Georgia and the girls went crazy for them
–Ponycycle. P has a similar one and it’s been a hit for years
Something they need:
– New Ugg boots << waterproof ones last the longest
– Leotard for dancing or gymnastics
– Backpack
– Experiential gifts are always a hit, like tickets to a museum or activity they love, or a membership to the Children’s Museum or indoor trampoline park
–A sleeping bag that turns into a backpack
– Training goal and a new soccer ball
Something about clothing:
– Festive dress or elegant blazer
–The coolest Spider-Man pajamas
Something to read:
–Everything Mercy Watson. We love to read them together
– The Babysitter’s Club graphic novels. Highly recommend if you have an 8-11 year old.
– Ivy and Bean
– whatever
– Thelma the unicorn
– Pinkalicious Collection
– Fancy Nancy
– pete the cat
– Where’s Waldo?
– Crazy libraries
– The Boxcar Children (this makes for a fun read aloud)
What’s on the little ones’ wish list this year? Any previous giveaways that were home runs?
xo
Gina
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