Gift Guides

Oh So Kind! (An oh joy! Book)

My friend, Joy’s book is so sweet and I’m so proud of her for using her time and design skills to put such a great series into the world.

Squishmallows

Anything Squishmallow - whatever secret magical formula these companies have created makes the kids go nuts. It's like cat nip for kids. Be careful.

Toybox 3D Printer

They got this 3D printer years ago and it’s been a VERY huge hit - highly recommend it based on our kids (and their friends) frequent use and love of it.

Crosley Record Player

This is the record player we had in our play attic at the Mountain House. The kids loved it and could easily navigate it Comes in a ton of colors!

Flying Orb Ball Toys

This is a dumb toy that both my kids love a lot (you throw it up and it lights up and floats around, etc)

Claw Machine

Listen, its a lot of plastic, but Elliot and her friends LOVE IT. This one comes better rated than ours and has dinosaur, bunny or unicorns.

Yoto Mini

We have the first version of this - people with younger kids RAVE about the stories, the music, the screen free play.

3D Puzzle Maze Cube

My kids can’t walk past this maze box without doing it - they've played with it for 5+ years.

Moe’s Prank Phone

Calling all 9-14 year olds. Charlie and Elliot love this and so do their friends. A real hit with the tween cohort. (It's the Simpsons.)

Honest History Subscription

A magazine subscription! We found that it's an awesome monthly surprise. Our kids used to dive right in and we'd do all the activities together.

Magic Kit

We have bought MANY magic kits over the years–this small one from Justin Wilman (the best magician out there) is really really good, clever, and SOLID.

Razor Crazy Cart

The Razor Go Cart was a HUGE hit in 2023 (Charlie’s big present) and he and his friends still love playing with it.

Kids Nat Geo Subscription

A magazine subscription! We found that it's an awesome monthly surprise. Our kids used to dive right in and we'd do all the activities together.

Tiger Tribe Amazing Artist Kit

Elliot LOVES this art kit – it makes her feel really grown up and like a serious artist.

UGG Ultra Mini Slippers

Marlee's teen sister's fave slippers that her and all her friends have (and yes they wear them to school, even in the rain!)

POSCA Paint Markers

Elliot loves these paint markers (from her favorite crafting influencer, WILD, but they are legit great markers).

Hey Clay

The best air-dry clay they’ve ever used (and they’ve used a lot) is this - this takes up hours of creative time.

Ugg Tasman Slippers

Marlee's younger brother's favorite slippers - he wears these EVERYWHERE.

91pc Mixed Media Art Set

Both kids are into art, with Elliot being far more of an enthusiast and willing to do it on her own. She LOVES this art kit which is super dialed in.

Neon Smiley Face Light

Charlie loves his yellow smiley face neon light in his room - it’s a cool tween move to have these as decor.

Fairy Makeup Kit

Elliot put this on this list (she started with organic makeup at 6). So fun.

Cinema Light Box

Elliot loves her Cinema Light Box – comes with a ton of letters.

Mushroom Wall Lamp

The cutest wicker mushroom sconce I ever did see. Maybe not a gift for your kid, but you/we deserve this.

PAC-Man Countercade

This was a big Santa gift a few years ago and our kids love playing it with friends then and now. A great video game alternative!