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 🙂

GEL STICK CRAYON SET $29

i love these gel crayons — and they come in really nice colors

MINI SKATEBOARD $40

such a cute little skateboard and comes in good colorways

GALAXY MOON LIGHT $17

love this lamp/night light

LIGHT UP FORT SET $70

arlo loves his fort kit so much

KIDS COOKING SET $45

the cutest little set for the aspiring chef

custom kids apron $39

and a chain stitched apron for them too!? so cute.

work bench $150

very cute tool bench that isn’t an eyesore!

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+)

KARAOKE MACHINE $140

soooo cute.

bluetooth microphone $27

but also for the karaoke enthusiast, a much more low key and inexpensive alternative.

bead kit $50

a very cute bead kit for all their bracelet making needs!

ROLLERSKATES $70

these are so cute!

how to draw all the things book $13

we love how-to drawing books.

WEAVING LOOM KIT FOR BEGINNERS $24

all the craft and new hobby kits!

WATERCOLOR MARKER SET $40

we got this set for arlo!

PUFFY LAPTOP SLEEVE $32

if they’re old enough for a laptop, this case is so cute and fun.

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!

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!

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.

LIGHT BOARD $25

a fun light up board (that i think arlo would love)

MUSHROOM DISCO BALL $30

these are so fun to add some sparkle to their room.

SQUISHMALLOW $20

word on the street is kids love these things — this is a cute one!

FLOWER PRESS KIT $25

a cute craft for kids! i also found two other alternatives: here and here

LIGHT UP GLOVES $8

these would also make a fun stocking stuffer

STAMP JEWELRY making KIT $28

you can’t go wrong with craft kits! with this one they can make their own stamped metal jewelry.

HIGHLIGHTS THINGS TO DO BOOK $16

and a good thing to make them read whenever they’re complaining about being bored lol

CROCS $35+

crocs are the best — these ones are the perfect neutral color, but of course they come in tons of color options

and then get some cute charms to go with them! these flowers are sweet $9

and so are these smiley ones $9

GATHRE BALANCE BEAM $79

a balance beam would be so fun and this one looks good too

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

MONOGRAMMED WOODEN BANK $20

maybe put some cash in it to get them started too haha

20 Recipes Kids Should Know $17

another idea for the aspiring chef — a very cute book with lots of recipes for kids to follow

OVER THE DOOR BASKETBALL HOOP $179

a really nice-looking over the door hoop that actually looks like it will last!

KIDS ECHO DOT $28

a smart speaker designed for kids to play music, read, and even get help with their homework!!

NINTENDO SWITCH LITE $199

the smaller, lighter version of the switch — perfect size for kids, comes in fun colors and the games are cute

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!

coral FURBY + ACCESSORIES $47

everything 90s is back. also comes with little accessories!

BODY ART MARKERS $29

temporary tattoo markers! these colors are really pretty and it comes with stencils you can use too

PAINT BY NUMBER SET $28

the cutest little paint by number sets

Boba Milk Tea plush toy $20

i hear big kids love boba?!

ELECTRIC SCOOTER $90

and is white too 🙂

SPACE ROLLER COASTER LEGO SET $110

both boys in my house want this new set. 

DIARY with a lock $18

i’ve been told kids love these right now too! 

KIDS POTTERY KIT $65

such a cute pottery kit 

KIDS POTTERY WHEEL $46

or, a beginner’s pottery wheel kit!

mini KARAOKE MACHINE $40

the prettiest little karaoke machine

Illustory Book Making Kit $30

a kit for them to write and illustrate their own book! love this.

INSTAX CAMERA $70

and you could get them some fun film too.

MARBLE RUN RACE TRACK TOY $40

a marble run / magnatile set — arlo would love.

QUICK GEMS HAIR JEWELER $20

so they can add some sparkle to their hair

SAND PAINTING LIGHT BOX $30

this is so cool.

MAGNETIC BUILDING TILES $35

very pretty colors and super versatile pieces

BODY BUMPER BALLS $60

i mean, what kid wouldn’t want these

PEDAL GO KART $180

for the lucky kids that have some outdoor space and very good parents

TOY DOLL COTTAGE $130

my best friend just got this dollhouse and im obsessed, its SO CUTE!

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.

REMOTE CONTROL CLIMBING ROVER $35

a remote control car that can climb up walls and the ceiling. 

KIDS HOVERBOARD $87

we’re in the future

OUR GENERATION DESSERT CART SET $50

everything our generation is too fun