Gift Guides

Xylophone

Cute, musical, looks great in a room - a perfect toddler toy that you can get 2-3 years out of.

Retro Game Keychain

Last year we put these more affordable pocket Gameboys in their stockings (tetris and pacman).

Comfort Robo Cat

Our kids got these three years ago and still love them. They purr, roll over, clean their paws and on a bad day I might pick one up and let it soothe me.

Vintage-Style Play Kitchen

These play kitchens just get better and better (and more affordable). Nothing is cuter than them making you fake eggs and OJ on a saturday morning.

Crochet Solar System Toys

How cute is this stuffed, handmade solar system collection?? Maybe it’s better for a classroom, but it’s just so cute.

Fuse Beads Kit

Both our kids love Fuse beads are still a HUGE time grabber over here.

Bigjigs Doll

It's giving Cabbage Patch (IYKYK) and there are so many different human versions - hair, skin color, fashion. These are ridiculously cute.

Outfoxed! Game

We played this A LOT with the kids when they were little.

Electronic Drumset

This is what we bought Charlie who plays the drums (quite well). Is easy to move and can wear headphones.

Epic Unicorn Surprise

Truly not one I understand, but Elliot and her friends were obsessed with these (ages 6-8). Shrugging emoji. :)

Glow in the Dark Hoodie

For a boy who wants to look cool and tough, Charlie loves this hoodie. Bonus - the lettering glows in the dark.

Gnomes At Night Board Game

Another great game you guys recommended! I love the creative game board and how it stands up.

Sculpture Straw Kit

By far the building toy they've played with for the most years - From age 2 til 10 (or even older).

Baggy Boy’s Jeans

Charlie's whole middle school is wearing these baggy jeans. I guess the 90's are back?

Race To The Treasure Game

Collaborative games! A lot of you recommended this one and it was on a lot of ‘best gifts’ list a few years ago.

Wood Building Planks Set

These wood blocks may look boring but aren't. The kids LOVED them.

Coloring Playhouse

This occupied them for multiple days of holiday vacation. A great one to set up for them to come down the stairs! :)

Crazy Forts

We bought a family fort-making kit which did get some heavy play but it was expensive and cumbersome. This one is cheaper and looks easier for kids.

Snap Circuits Kit

These are the types of toys that kids resist playing with, calling them boring or "educational" but then once they start they can't stop.

Butterfly Twirl Dress

Elliot would have loved this when she was younger. Just delights the imagination in the cutest way.

Wood-Like Soft Blocks

We bought these blocks when Charlie was 1 year old and they played consistently with them for years. YEARS. They are foam (but look like wood).

Jewelry Box

Jewelry boxes (or any secret boxes with a key) - most kids just like a box that only they can open that feels secret and private (same:)).

Junior Tool Box

Get them started on DIY early, folks. I love this set and how they are real (not plastic) which teaches them so much more.

Light Up Pickleball Set

Well, now we've done it. This is so fun and likely a splurgy gift we are getting them this year.