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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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.
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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Top Book and Toy Gifts for Preschoolers to Spark Their Imaginations
Gifts for preschoolers should inspire, not clutter! And what better way to get your little one moving and grooving to the beat of their imagination with a special book and a matching toy. After reading the book, cuddled up with a loved one, your child can springboard off the storytelling into pretend play with one…
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Best Gifts for Tweens For Creativity & Thinking Skills
You want to give them a Latin-English dictionary. They want a smart phone. Maybe there is a middle ground? What your tween wants is to be entertained. What you want is for them to develop their critical thinking and innovative creative skills. (Note: images and links may be affiliate links, which earn a commission for…
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