Holiday Gift Guide for Kids Ages 5-10
Kids put the magic in the holidays. For sure. As a mom of a 4-year and a pair of 9-year olds I am holding onto that magic as long as possible. I put together our tried and true toys that we have used the MOST over the years (or are on the list this year).
1 .Women Who Dared Book- Brief biographies of brave and heroic women to share with our little women. Both my kids loved hearing these empowering stories $14
2. LED Light Up Gloves - Easy, safe entertainment for your kiddoes that does not involve a screen? Yes please! $13
3. My World Interactive Map- Award winning educational interactive talking map. $51
4. Fairy Lights with Remote- Add these to your kids bunk bed, walls, forts, tents. My kiddoes love these remote controlled lights! $13
5. Headlamp- We bought these headlamps for camping and emergencies. Little did we know how our kiddoes would love them for sleepovers and playdates. Both useful and fun. $14
6. Gold Initial Necklace- Make a little girl feel like a big girl. $14
7. Speed cube 3x3 - Another old school toy that is having a big come back right now. $10
8. Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone- So much entertainment for $20. Your kids will like it too :)
9. RoboShooter Remote Control Robot- My son got one of these when he was 5 and its still a fan favorite that he and his buddies play. Don’t tell anyone. $19
10. Trifold Canvas Wallet- Graham loves this wallet and has started to carry his own money with him for trips to the store $6.99
11. Moon-Star Projector Light- This has been a bedtime favorite nighttime for all three kids $20
12. Unicorn Onesie- No special occassion needed for a onesie $12.95
13. Build a Snowman Kit- Such a cute kit for a snow kiddoe $19.99
14. Triple Eight Dual Certified Bike and Skateboard Helmet- All three of our kids wear these helmets on anything with wheels. Ps. They adjust for growing kids. $70
15. Mad Mattr Super Soft Modeling Dough. EASY clean up. All three of my kids love this stuff. I buy this instead of play-doh for my toddler and instead of slime for my fourth grader. Everyone wins. $12
16. Bike Wheel Lights- with quarantine days ahead, bikes and their accessories are all the rage. $24.99
17. Hydroflask - Kids today. Sheesh. If I’m going to cater to boujie children, I am making it a Christmas or birthday gift. $32.
18. FujiFilm Instax Mini Camera- My daughter has used hers for years and loves making albums with her pictures. $69
19. Walkie Talkies - These have been our go-to birthday gifts for many years. Old fashion fun $21.
20. Jenga Game- A good addition to your board game collection for $13.
21. Knee High Animal Socks $14.99
22. Ukulele for beginners - $18 Let the jam sessions begin.
23. Paper Airplane Book- My son spent hours making paper airplanes $15
24. Caboodle- Glory days! I know you all remember the joy of your first caboodle. THEY ARE BACK. I use these for gifts for my daughter’s friends and fill them up with whatever the jam is at the time. Slime, candy, dress up, school items, bracelet making- whatever! $19
25. Razor E100 Electric Scooter- These are all over our neighborhood. This is one for your older child $149
26. Magic Clay - Another no mess activity that scores you some mom points in the fun department. $19.99
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27. Chess and Checkers Combo travel board- This was in our Santa closet last year and has not disappointed. I’m always looking for non-electronic options. I like that his folds ups and offers both chess and checkers. $34
28. Lego Chain Reaction Science and Building Kit. Legos are SO damn expensive. I love the idea of my boys using this book to repurpose old sets and add a little science while they are at it. $16
29. Nintendo Switch- Electronic, I know. But I also have to keep it real with what my 9-year old is wanting this year. $298
30. Osmo Genius Starter Kit for IPAD- Get ‘em coding for FUN $99
31. Kindle Fire 7 with Case- a less expensive alternative to the IPAD that does everything they need $99 (with a case)
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~ Kim