I’m sharing my 2024 holiday gift guide for kids this year! We tend to stick to the buying strategy of: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”
Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are doing well and that all your Thanksgiving preparations are going smoothly. I have a couple of last minute things to do, but I snuck out for a yoga class with a friend.
I’m really excited for today’s gift guide because kids really bring the magic to Christmas. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and thought nothing could make the season more enjoyable…and then we had kids. They only magnify all the magic of the holidays. We do our holiday shopping in advance, so I wanted to put some ideas out there if you’re doing the same thing.
When we do holiday shopping for kids, we keep things on the simpler side. They get their Santa gifts and stocking stuffers, and then from us, we stick to “something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.” This checks all the main boxes and keeps things from getting too bananas with gifts from my parents and their other relatives. (Another hack: all the unopened presents in the first two days stayed in the playroom. I took them outside on a rainy day or when the kids said they were looking for something to do.)
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Today, I’m sharing some of the things on their personal wish lists, along with tried and true favorites. I’d love to hear your kids’ gift requests in the comments and any ideas you have! I’m also going to share my first gift guide for tween this year.
Something they want:
–A 3D pen! P has this and loves it
–Tony! I wish these existed when the kids were younger; perfect for toddlers/preschoolers
– American Girl doll. These are always a huge hit… the girls are at least 10. Liv outdid them but I’m saving them for the future 🙂
– A new bike o scooter
– Zinc! This is a perfect board game for younger children. They also love each other guess whoand our girls also love Operation, Bop It, and Uno
– New roller skates o skateboard
– magnates or something Lego
– Power Wheels. We did this when we lived in Georgia and the girls were saved for them
Something they need:
– New Ugg boots << waterproof ones last longer
– Leotards for dance or gymnastics
– Gifts of experience are always a hit, such as tickets to a museum or activity they love, or subscriptions to the Children’s Museum or the indoor trampoline park.
–Sleeping bag that turns into a backpack
– The purpose of practice and a new soccer ball
Something to bring:
– A party dress or elegant blazer
Something to read:
–Something about Mercy Watson. We love reading these together
-The Babysitter Club graphic novels. I highly recommend it if you have an 8-11 year old child.
– Ivy & Bean
– anything Pig the Pug
– Thelma the unicorn
– Pinkalicious Collection
– Fancy Nancy
– Pete the Cat
– Where is Waldo?
– Mad Libs
– Boxcar children (this makes for a fun read aloud)
What’s on the kids’ wish list this year? Any previous giveaways that were a home run?
xo
Gina
Note: None of my gift guides are sponsored, and companies are not able to buy spots on my gift guides. These are all items that I have curated myself and I really think they would make great gifts for someone you love. Affiliate links are included, which do not affect the purchase price, but allow me to earn a small kickback. Thank you so much for purchasing through these links and supporting our family.
