There’s something for everyone in this gift guide of my family’s favorite things! We own, use, and treasure each one of the items on this list! I hand selected our top toys, camping gear, kitchen equipment, beauty tools, etc. that I would recommend to anyone!
From the book lover to the board game player to the baker and physically active individual on your list, you’re sure to find something they’ll enjoy! Plus, I’ve included lots of price points to fit every budget!
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TOYS/CRAFTS:
Hatchimals 12 Pack. For the little girl who loves little tings and surprises! My daughter collects these!
LEGO CREATOR 3 IN 1 DEEP SEA CREATURES
What kid doesn’t love LEGOs? My kids are obsessed and this is one of my daughter’s favorite sets! We adore the 3 in 1 kits because it’s more bang for your buck and much more fun!
My kids have created so many cool things with these 3 D pens! They’re super simple to use too!
Test your determination and ability to see something through to the end with this challenging 3 D maze! This is great for keeping kids busy if you’re stuck in a waiting room or just want them to have some quiet time.
My kids build with these blocks all the time. I love that there are tons, so they can all build together and never run out! The sky’s the limit!
My son loves to build and figure things out. This is a great STEM learning toy with components to make five different designs!
Metal Riding Fire Truck for Kids
My youngest son has been riding this around for years! It’s an all-time favorite toy! You should see him flying around the corners of our house. My toes can attest that it’s super heavy duty!
My kids have a few different varieties of these and snuggle with them every night in bed.
My daughter pulls this out every. single. day to work on creative projects. It’s always on our dining table, haha! It’s definitely well used. I love all the color options and how it’s all stored neatly in one organized carrying case.
Feisty Pets They’re cute one second and then crazy the next! My kids love them!
GAMES:
We’ve had this game for years and still play it very regularly. This is a fun one for smaller children to see who can spot the common picture between the two cards the fastest!
This is my daughter’s favorite game.
We never grow tired of this game! We love that our whole family can play it together and play time is quick.
A quick 2-5 player game that tests the eyes with optical illusions.
Incan Gold Game for 3 to 8 players
We love playing this as a family! Fun for all, and it keeps you on the edge of your seats!
Zooloretto Board Game. A fun family game for 2 to 5 players where you become the zookeeper and have to make strategic decisions to keep the zoo running smoothly!
Clank! Board Game for 2 to 5 players
Sheriff of Nottingham. One of my most favorite board games to play with family and friends because you get to lie and see if you can get away with it, haha! And you get to see if your peers are good liars!
Tokaido Board Game for 2 to 5 players.
Jamaica Board Game. A fun strategy game for 2 to 6 players.
Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch for four players. My kids love to play this together!
BOOKS:
These classic books are page turners! I believe every young person needs to read them at least one during their childhood!
My 12-year-old daughter loves these books!
Disney Piano Music Book Collection. All the best songs from the movies and so much fun to play! My daughter has spent hours tinkering around on the piano from these pages!
Everything I have made from this book is SO incredible! My family’s favorite are the Buttermilk Pancakes! The avid baker or cook in your life will thank you for this one!
KITCHEN GADGETS:
Literally my favorite spatulas of all time. I love that the handle is reinforced and really sturdy. Plus the shape is perfect! And they don’t melt easily if I happen to leave them on the side of a hot pan. 🙂 They’re dishwasher safe, too!
My favorite baking mats by Silpat
Line your cookie sheets with these and avoid using the yucky nonstick cooking sprays. This is a quality brand that is easy to clean and produces delicious results!
I don’t know what I’d do without this set! They are good quality knives that I know I’ll have in my kitchen for a long time! Plus, they’re extremely affordable! I really love the blade and handle design.
6 quart Instant Pot Pressure Cooker/Slow Cooker
I cook with this multiple times a week! It makes meals so easy and quick! At first I was intimidated by it, but quickly learned how simple it is to use and just how amazing it is! There are so many yummy recipes out there that involve a pressure cooker!
HOUSEHOLD/BEAUTY ITEMS:
There are much more expensive models out there, but I really like this one for the “middle ground” price point. We run it at night while we’re sleeping and it saves me from having to vacuum every day!
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush
Your teeth will never feel so clean as when you consistently brush with this toothbrush! It’s seriously so amazing and you can sync it with an app that lets you know how well you’re brushing. It also has a pressure sensor that lets you know if you’re heavy-handing it too much. I love the case for traveling and how it holds a charge for a long time.
This does such a great job providing that deep down clean! Nothing gets my makeup off, quite like this! And my skin is left feeling smooth and amazing! You can definitely pay a lot for one of these, but this is super inexpensive and totally effective!
My oldest daughter has this. I love the way it’s organized. Drawers down the middle and the sides open up and have hooks for necklaces and bracelets. It plays a pretty tune when opened.
Wet Brush. Nothing gets through my girls’ serious tangles, quite like this brush! It’s heaven sent! Now there are no more tears when I’m getting them ready in the morning!
Men’s Beard Trimmer/Hair Clipper
We have these for our kids’ bunk bed mattresses and they are super comfy! I want one for my bed too!
OUTDOOR GAMES:
An exciting lawn game for the whole family!
This is a fun lawn or beach game that involves quite a few people and literally keeps you on your toes!
This is such a fun way to get the family outdoors and being active. If you have a nearby disc golf course or enough space to make your own, you’ll love this game!
CAMPING GEAR:
We’ve made so many yummy things camping, because of this amazing stove! I love how quickly it brings things to a boil and cooks things. Plus, it’s so compact and easy to tote around!
Lightweight Aluminum Camping Table. This thing is seriously so impressive! It’s very sturdy, yet so lightweight and easy to put up and down. It makes eating while camping a breeze! We typically use it for food prep, if there is already a picnic table at the campground, because then we don’t have to bend over a bench while we’re working.
I hope you’ve found inspiration here! Have a wonderful, magical holiday season!
So tell me, do you prefer to shop for gifts online or go to a physical store? I’d love to hear!
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