holiday gift guide : for the big kids
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gift guide for the older kids! i even made an effort to include some tween gifts, but obv i’m not an expert so i did my best! enjoyyyyy 🙂
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GEL STICK CRAYON SET $29
i love these gel crayons — and they come in really nice colors
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MINI SKATEBOARD $40
such a cute little skateboard and comes in good colorways
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GALAXY MOON LIGHT $17
love this lamp/night light
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LIGHT UP FORT SET $70
arlo loves his fort kit so much
KIDS COOKING SET $45
the cutest little set for the aspiring chef
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custom kids apron $39
and a chain stitched apron for them too!? so cute.
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work bench $150
very cute tool bench that isn’t an eyesore!
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MONIKERS GAME $25
ok so i’ve never actually played this, but i love the box design lol and they have a bunch of extensions or spin offs so it must be fun! (for 8+)
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KARAOKE MACHINE $140
soooo cute.
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bluetooth microphone $27
but also for the karaoke enthusiast, a much more low key and inexpensive alternative.
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bead kit $50
a very cute bead kit for all their bracelet making needs!
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ROLLERSKATES $70
these are so cute!
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how to draw all the things book $13
we love how-to drawing books.
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WEAVING LOOM KIT FOR BEGINNERS $24
all the craft and new hobby kits!
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WATERCOLOR MARKER SET $40
we got this set for arlo!
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PUFFY LAPTOP SLEEVE $32
if they’re old enough for a laptop, this case is so cute and fun.
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STICKER BOOK $17
we’ve gotten two of these (halloween and xmas) and arlo just loves them. they are the perfect activity for quiet time or when he wakes up early and i want to get him this one next!
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KIWI CO CRATES ($ VARIES)
these are the perfect gifts — a subscription box with STEM based activities for whatever age your child is. you can also just buy the crates a la carte. arlo has always loved every box we’ve ever done and we requested a subscription from his grandparents this year!
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YOTO MINI $70
we have the regular sized yoto, but honestly if i was buying one now i’d prefer the mini. way easier for travel and it still has the same controls (i can’t speak to the sound quality but i assume it’s fine!) it also has this cute color option for the travel jacket!
ps if you buy from the yoto store directly, they have way more story cards.
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LIGHT BOARD $25
a fun light up board (that i think arlo would love)
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MUSHROOM DISCO BALL $30
these are so fun to add some sparkle to their room.
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SQUISHMALLOW $20
word on the street is kids love these things — this is a cute one!
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FLOWER PRESS KIT $25
a cute craft for kids! i also found two other alternatives: here and here
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LIGHT UP GLOVES $8
these would also make a fun stocking stuffer
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STAMP JEWELRY making KIT $28
you can’t go wrong with craft kits! with this one they can make their own stamped metal jewelry.
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HIGHLIGHTS THINGS TO DO BOOK $16
and a good thing to make them read whenever they’re complaining about being bored lol
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CROCS $35+
crocs are the best — these ones are the perfect neutral color, but of course they come in tons of color options
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and then get some cute charms to go with them! these flowers are sweet $9
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and so are these smiley ones $9
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GATHRE BALANCE BEAM $79
a balance beam would be so fun and this one looks good too
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WOODEN BALANCE BOARD $98
or if you want something more small scale, this balance board is great and you can use it for all kinds of play
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MONOGRAMMED WOODEN BANK $20
maybe put some cash in it to get them started too haha
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another idea for the aspiring chef — a very cute book with lots of recipes for kids to follow
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OVER THE DOOR BASKETBALL HOOP $179
a really nice-looking over the door hoop that actually looks like it will last!
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KIDS ECHO DOT $28
a smart speaker designed for kids to play music, read, and even get help with their homework!!
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NINTENDO SWITCH LITE $199
the smaller, lighter version of the switch — perfect size for kids, comes in fun colors and the games are cute
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BUTTERFLY GROWING KIT $17
for the bug-loving kids — this kit includes a voucher for five baby caterpillars, a net, and supplies for creating a butterfly habitat. so cute!
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coral FURBY + ACCESSORIES $47
everything 90s is back. also comes with little accessories!
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BODY ART MARKERS $29
temporary tattoo markers! these colors are really pretty and it comes with stencils you can use too
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PAINT BY NUMBER SET $28
the cutest little paint by number sets
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Boba Milk Tea plush toy $20
i hear big kids love boba?!
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ELECTRIC SCOOTER $90
and is white too 🙂
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SPACE ROLLER COASTER LEGO SET $110
both boys in my house want this new set.
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DIARY with a lock $18
i’ve been told kids love these right now too!
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KIDS POTTERY KIT $65
such a cute pottery kit
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KIDS POTTERY WHEEL $46
or, a beginner’s pottery wheel kit!
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mini KARAOKE MACHINE $40
the prettiest little karaoke machine
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Illustory Book Making Kit $30
a kit for them to write and illustrate their own book! love this.
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INSTAX CAMERA $70
and you could get them some fun film too.
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MARBLE RUN RACE TRACK TOY $40
a marble run / magnatile set — arlo would love.
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QUICK GEMS HAIR JEWELER $20
so they can add some sparkle to their hair
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SAND PAINTING LIGHT BOX $30
this is so cool.
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MAGNETIC BUILDING TILES $35
very pretty colors and super versatile pieces
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BODY BUMPER BALLS $60
i mean, what kid wouldn’t want these
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PEDAL GO KART $180
for the lucky kids that have some outdoor space and very good parents
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TOY DOLL COTTAGE $130
my best friend just got this dollhouse and im obsessed, its SO CUTE!
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AMAZON FIRE KIDS TABLET $125
this tablet comes in such a cute case
Lego Dreamzzz Turtle Van $48
we got this one for arlo too. the whole lego dreamzzz line is so fun.
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REMOTE CONTROL CLIMBING ROVER $35
a remote control car that can climb up walls and the ceiling.
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KIDS HOVERBOARD $87
we’re in the future
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OUR GENERATION DESSERT CART SET $50
everything our generation is too fun
Monikers is SO FUN! Highly recommend, though I’m surprised at the age! I’d say it’s more like 12+ but we just make the littles play on teams, lol.
Thank you for another amazing gift guide!