I’ve gathered my absolute favorite things for kids of all ages here for you. I love this list so much, I’m pretty sure I’m going to go broke shopping it myself. If you have other gift ideas — please leave them in the comments! The more the merrier! And before you leave, peek at the exclusive discount code only for Substack subscribers toward the end of this email. Also heads up — this is going to be easiest viewed on your mobile device bc these graphics are BIG and tall. Happy shopping!
Tiny Kids
Skip Hop Musical DJ Set: how precious is this? Raise your little DJ right.
Personalized Sweater: absolutely darling. Buying one for all the littles I love.
Skip Hop Baby Popper Pusher: sound might make you crazy, but the look won’t.
Wooden Baby Gym: so simple and sweet.
Cloud Baby Blanket: a few cute designs to choose from.
Hatch Rest Go: this is brilliant. Sleep sounds on-the-go.
Fawn Design Mini Diaper Bag: where was this when mine were tiny.
Baby Teething Toy: will entertain baby for at least 10 minutes.
Floral Garden Activity Mat: so cute and will blend well with regular decor.
LAKE Kids’ Pajamas: the best of the very best. Quality is unmatched.
Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle: so cute and a great Amazon find.
Warmies Stuffed Animals: lavender scented, able to be heated for comfort.
Crab Bath Bubble Maker: my 8 year olds need this too.
Rainbow Waterproof Play Mat: brilliant idea! Easy to put together too.
Wooden Baby Walker: super cute and functional.
Sereed Baby Balance Bike: love the look of this and its great practice.
Little Kids
Banwood Maxi Scooter: absolutely precious and I love the basket.
DIY Bracelet Kit: for your Swifties and your besties.
Mini Wooden Golf Set: perfect for rainy days inside.
Personalized Pennant: all three of my kids have these for camp and we love.
Earring of the Month Club for Girls: Studs every month! With a cute holder too.
Play Kitchen: absolutely adorable — a favorite from way back.
Little Tikes Dino Coupe: every kid needs a coupe.
Little Tikes Princess Horse & Carriage: … especially a princess coupe.
Little Tikes Ice Cream Truck: … or an ice cream truck.
Rattan Stroller for Kids: never got it, but always wanted it for C!
Toddler Bumper Cars: my kids *loved* these.
Wiggle Cars: my kids *still love* these.
Kids’ Star Tent: for rainy day reading and snacking. for kids. or mom.
Star String Lights: my kids love these at bedtime.
Toddler Tower: a brilliant idea for toddlers to be able to help.
Honey Joy Kids Picnic Table w/ Umbrella: beyond cute.
You’re Always Enough book: of course. By yours truly.
Big Kids
Notebooks: perfect for school or doodling.
Plus-Plus Glow Block Set: Tyler’s favorites.
2024 Planner: get them started early.
Instax Camera: buy extra film, trust me.
Noise Canceling Headphones: and here’s a pricier version if you want to go with Beats.
Disco Ball String Lights: another favorite at bedtime.
Giant Bowling Set: might want to play with this one outside.
Giant Connect Four Game: so fun! My kids love it!
Belt Bag: a great bargain and super cute.
Quick Dry Personalized Bath Wrap: always comfy… but also, this hair wrap.
Custom Neon Name Sign: on Caroline’s wishlist. This price is stellar!
Reba Star Patch Platform Sneakers: the look of GG, but not the price.
Bow Tie Cozy Slippers: so cute and comfy.
Grace Not Perfection for Young Readers: a favorite for girls 8-12.
Makeup Bag: again… the name brand look, but not the price.
Teen Boys
Vintage Style NFL Tees: how much fun are these! confirmed soft.
Crocs & Nike Socks: IYKYK.
Mini Drink Fridge: Brady is dying for this. Might fill it with mini waters.
Slim Wallet: a good habit to begin early — carrying a wallet.
Magnetic Dart Game: all the fun without the pokey ends!
Drone: fun for all the boys… and of course the dads.
Gym Bag: love the spot for the shoes and the back straps.
Faux Leather Caramel Modern Lounger: a splurge, but so fun.
Custom Neon Light: Varsity #: also a splurge, for your athlete.
Backlit Basketball Hoop: fun inside!
Teen Girls
Pickleball Set: give with a lesson!
“A Lot Going On At The Moment” Latte Glass: Taylor said so.
Friendship Workbook: a sweet way to focus on friendship.
Gold Bubble Initial Necklace: unique and great quality.
Little Words Project Bracelet (or E Newton is all-the-rage if you want to spend a little more)
Soldejaneiro Perfume Set: all the rage right now.
Best Friend Stanley Set: two for the price of one.
Shuttle Art 88 Marker Set: my kids favorite markers for doodling.
Mini Hair Clips Set: cute and functional.
Teleties Claw Clips: great for thick hair.
Teleties: for a very voluminous pony tail.
Birdie Personal Safety Alarm: a brilliant product to help keep them safe.
Peter Thomas Roth Mask Set: trial sizes of all the bests.
Vanity and Pink Chair: Caroline’s #1 on her wish list for Santa.
Cloud Slippers: Super cute.
Travel Makeup Mirror: Have and love.
Ok you guys. I’m going to choose someone in the comments to send a $25 Simplified gift card to. So comment with your favorite gift not on this list and what age kiddo its great for!
xo,
Emily
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Although it's a pricier item, a Nugget Play Couch has been the most used gift my son has. We got the Nugget three years ago, when he was 2, and we've used it for fort building, a pretend duck blind, tumbling, napping, and so much more. Covers wash great as well!
Gotta go with the crocs and Nike socks. 😂 This year I am gifting my nieces and nephews advent calendars. I send them at the end of November so they can have them for December. They all get so many gifts Christmas Day...this way they can enjoy it all through the month!