A brand new game makes an excellent gift. Why? Because it can be shared with others, played again and again and offers a brain-boosting experience every time it comes out of the closet! However, a 3 year old will enjoy a different game from a 7 year old and from an 11 year old. So…
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Gift Guides for Kids
If your looking for a unique and delightful gift for a child, peruse our gift guides that feature games, math gifts, picture and chapter books, train themed presents as well as fun toy and book combinations to spark children's imaginations.
Best Gifts for Preschoolers to Boost Their Brains! (Ages 3-5)
Need some ideas for good gifts for preschoolers? You probably want to avoid toys that will get discarded or broken within a few days. Perhaps you also want to avoid flashing lights and annoying sounds. The best toys for 3-5 year olds are ones that will open up the floodgates of their imagination and boost…
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11 Fun & Unique Advent Calendars for Kids
The countdown to Christmas is a special time for kids and families. Our family has made DIY advent calendars which encourage sibling kindness and reading advent poetry, but we also love more traditional choices. Incorporating an unique advent calendar for kids into your Christmas routine–with a little surprise for each day of Decemeber–makes the holiday…
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STEM Projects Teens Will Love
As a mom of a 14 year old, I know that teens are hard to buy gifts for, and even harder to surprise! What if you could find a great gift for teens that also wowed them every time they opened it? Sure, your teens might think all they want is a gift of cash…
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Book and Toy Gift Sets for 5-7 Year Olds
It’s my humble opinion that the best gift a child can receive is a book. But let’s face it, kids also want to get toys! Pairing a children’s book with a coordinating toy is a fun and often unexpected way to surprise a child. Choose a theme that appeals to your children’s interests. Do they…
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The Gift You Never Thought Of: Make Your Own Board Game Kit
Want to give a unique gift to kids that will spark their creative juices and encourage growth mindset? I have the perfect idea for you! We love games at the holidays, and this year I am trying something a little bit different with my gift guides. A make your own game kit! It can be…
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These Stocking Stuffer Games Will Be Everyone’s Favorite Gift
What are the best stocking stuffers for kids? The answer is obvious! Games that will keep the kids busy for days and days after Christmas is over. Games that keep them thinking, strategizing and testing their luck. But these stocking stuffer games are not just for kids, oh no! The entire family will enjoy playing…
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Best Picture Books to Give as Gifts That Kids Don’t Already Have
This book list is my secret weapon. And I’m handing it over to you. Free of charge. Because every child should be see their home filled with books. You’re here because you agree not just with me, but with the experts who say that growing up surrounded by books has a powerful effect on the mind….
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