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These are a few of our FAVORITE THINGS!!!
Hey friends, I’m doing a special edition of Christmas Shopping Fun! If you know me at all, you know that I actually do not like to shop! I get so stressed about the amount I’m spending and whether or not the gift is just right!
So I asked my kids to help me put together a list of their favorite gifts and what they are asking for this year. Some of these we already have and they have been our favorites. Others are what my kiddos are hoping to get this year.
I did the work and found the amazon links for you! All you have do is click on the link and you can check out the options! Enjoy!
Also, if there is something that you know kids will love that I didn’t include, please leave me a comment at the bottom of this post! This way we can share our great gift giving ideas!
Cooper’s Top Picks (boys age 5-10)
BeyBlades
Let me tell you, last year this was all Cooper wanted!!!! He got it, then he started watching the show and learning about each Beyblades character traits, it’s seriously like he’s speaking a foreign language. But, he still loves them and is asking for more this year! There are so many different sets of Beyblades. Click here to see all the options for Beyblade gifts ! The best part, it once they have an arena, they are inexpensive gift ideas to offer to family members. They can add on and always want more!
Nerf
This is our favorite family gift! Last year Santa bought one for each kid along with a vest to hold their bullets. This year, I think mom and dad are hoping Santa brings one for them. I mean, parents need to defend themselves from nerf bullet attacks, right!
Street Hockey
If you know us well, then you know that hockey is a year round sport in our house. We play in the basement, in the driveway, anywhere possible, we play hockey! rollerblades and helmet and extra hockey sticks for your friends to play! This is a fun way to get all the neighborhood kids playing together.
Knee Hockey Fun!
Our kids love to play knee hockey as a family! However, it’s quite hard on the knees…so this year, we are putting some Puzzle Mat Flooring in our basement and lining the perimeter with netting so the pucks and balls stay in the playing area! Any age and any gender…it’s fun for all.
Roller Blades
My kids seriously have gone through so many pairs of roller blades! For this reason, I’m including a link for replacement wheels! They probably rollerblade more than they ride their bikes. Roller blades and new helmets are on their lists this year! Plus, street hockey is much more fun when you have on your roller blades!
Click here to see options for Hockey Face Shields.
We also use Christmas as a time to Pucks and Hockey Tape make a great stocking stuffer!
Xbox and Nintendo Switch
I’m not a huge fan of video games, but we all know that kids are! This was great during quarantine because our kids could communicate and play with their friends without being together. Another great thing about Xbox gifts is that you are always safe to get the XBOX gift cards. This way you can spend any amount and they can use it on something they know they want. Any kid would be happy getting their favorite video game for Christmas.
Delaney and Hudson’s Top Picks (girls age 5-10)
Basement Dance/Gymnastics Space
My girls love to sing and dance! We are creating a fun space in our basement for them to do gymnastics and dance! Click here to find basement monkey bars, rock wall, floor matsSophia the First
My girls love, love, love, Sophia everything! Click here to see what Toys and gift ideas are offered on Amazon!
Calico Critters
These adorable little things are so much fun! We are obsessed with them at our house. The girls play with them all the time and it’s a great gift that you can continue to add on to. The items range in price which makes it nice for all who are shopping. Whether you are looking for a big ticket item or a small gift for somebody, you will be able to buy a Calico Critter!
Karaoke Fun
Last years big hit was the Karaoke Machine. The kids play with it all the time. There are often fights over the microphone, so guess what they are asking for this year. Yep, you guessed it, an extra microphone with a stand. To see different options for microphones with stands click here.
Wellie Wishers
If you have girls, you know how much they love dolls! My girls love their American Girl dolls and play with them all of the time! This year, they are asking for the Wellie Wishers. These dolls are a couple inches smaller than the classic American Girl Dolls. Click here to see the books that go along with them and there is even a TV Show on Amazon Prime.
Barbies
You know barbies are such a timeless gift! They have been around for decades and are still a favorite! I just don’t know why they are always naked…lol! Here is an amazon for Barbies!
Baby Alive
This is one that my youngest is hoping to see under the tree. She loves her babies so much and plays with them as if they are real. The Baby Alive comes in different varieties so here is a link if you want to check them out.
Wellie Wishers
The Wellie Wishers are from the American Girl Collections. They are a little smaller than the classic American Girl Dolls. They have books and an Amazon TV Show that my kids love! My girls are hoping to collect them all. We will see about that…LOL!
Osmo
This is gift that supports learning! All of my kids love Osmo. You can draw, spell words, work with numbers, and even do coding! This is a great gift for ages 4-8.
Family Picks
Sleepover Fun!
Our kids love a good movie night! One of the best gifts they ever received was a duffle bag filled with a matching tent and sleeping bag! They use them almost every weekend to camp out together in our living room! Click here to check them out!
This year, they are asking for pillow beds to put inside of their tents. They sure do look comfy!
Bikes!
It’s always wonderful to be surprised with a brand new bicycle under the Christmas tree! We are big fans of balance bikes! I swear this is what makes learning to ride a bike so easy for kids. There are also fun accessories to make your bike personalized and safe! Enjoy the gift of family bike rides!
Alexa
If you know me well, you are probably calling me out right now! I did NOT ever want an Alexa. Seriously, the last thing I need is another voice talking in this house. But I will tell you…WE ALL LOVE ALEXA!!!!! My kids have the Echo Dot in their room. It gives them quiet music at night, pump up music during the day, and dance music while they clean their rooms. They also ask her what the weather is every morning so they know if we need hats and gloves. I highly recommend this product! Click here to see all Alexa products.
Puzzles
At our house we almost always have a puzzle going! It is something that we all like to do. We have even glued some of our puzzles down and framed them.
BoardGames
You can never go wrong with playing games as a family! In fact, I wrote a whole blog post about board games that you can read about here. But for this post I will just list our favorites that make great gifts.
- Our #1 Pick… Skip Bo
- Uno
- Battle Ship
- Monopoly for Kids
- Code Names
- Scrabble
- Trouble
- Sorry
- 5 Second Rule
Enjoy Being Their Difference,
