Sharing my 2025 holiday gift guide for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”
Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope that you’re doing well and that your pre-Thanksgiving week is going swimmingly. I have a long list of things to do this week, but I’m sneaking away for a yoga class with a friend.
I’m really excited for today’s gift guide because kiddos really bring the magic to Christmastime. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and thought that nothing could possibly make the season more enjoyable… and then we had kids. They just magnify all of the magic of the holidays. We’re getting our holiday shopping done early, so I wanted to put some ideas out there if you’re doing the same thing.
When we holiday shop for the kiddos, we keep things on the simpler side. They get their Santa gifts and stocking stuffers, and then from us, we stick to the “something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.” This checks all of the main boxes and keeps things from getting too bananas with gifts from my parents and their other relatives. [Another hack: any gifts that aren’t opened in the first couple of days are stocked away in the playroom. I bring them out on a rainy day or when the kids say they’re looking for something to do.]
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the 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! This gift is geared towards all ages – from littles to bigger kids. For tweens, check out this year’s tween gift guide. All of my gift guides are here on my ShopMy for easy access, too!
Something they want:
–A 3D pen! P has this one and loves it
–Tonies! I wish these existed when the kids were smaller; perfect for toddler/preschool age
–Play ice cream truck. The girls played with this for YEARS.
–Woobles kit. These are better for older kids, but super fun
– American Girl doll. These were always a huge hit… the girls have at least 10. Liv has outgrown them, but I’m saving them for the future 🙂
– A new bike or scooter
– Zingo! This is a perfect board game for younger kids. They also love Guess Who, Operation, Bop It, and Uno
– New roller skates or skateboard
– Magnatiles or anything Lego
– Power Wheels. We did this when we lived in Georgia and the girls went wild for them
–Ponycycle. P has a similar one and it’s been a hit for years
Something they need:
– New Ugg boots << the waterproof ones last the longest
– Dance or gymnastics leotards
– Experience gifts are always a hit, like tickets to a museum or activity they love, or memberships at the Children’s Museum or indoor trampoline park
–Sleeping bag that turns into a backpack
– Practice goal and a new soccer ball
Something to wear:
– A festive dress or dapper blazer
–The coolest Spiderman pajamas
Something to read:
–Anything Mercy Watson. We love reading these together
-The Babysitter’s Club graphic novels. I highly recommend if you have an 8-11 year old.
– Ivy & Bean
– anything Pig the Pug
– Thelma the Unicorn
– Pinkalicious collection
– Fancy Nancy
– Pete the Cat
– Where’s Waldo?
– Mad Libs
– The Boxcar Children (this makes a fun read-aloud)
What’s on the kiddos’ wish list this year? Any previous gifts that were a home run?
xo
Gina
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