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Christmas is almost here, so whether you’re just starting to shop for your tweens or have already started, check out our Stocking Stuffers for Tween Boys gift guide in this post. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite gifts any tween boy will love and my favorite thing is they’re all from Amazon, which means you can get them FAST! Check out our suggestions and get a jump on your holiday shopping or just add a few extras to their stockings!
The holiday season is almost here! Whether you’re an early shopper or a last-minute shopper, we’ve got you covered with some great and useful stocking stuffers for girls. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite gifts your girls will love. The best thing is, they’ll fit right in their stockings! We’ve included a variety of items that any girl would love to find in her stocking this holiday season. Check out our suggestions and get a jump on your holiday shopping!
Do you or your kids love scavenger hunts? Mine does! In recent years I have started to incorporate scavenger hunts into our gift-giving holidays to make them a little more fun and interesting. These Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues are one of my favorites!
With Christmas just around the corner, the Advent calendars are about to come out to officially begin the Christmas countdown. If you like using wooden calendars with drawers that hold little treats (like I do) then these Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues are a perfect addition. The clues and riddles make finding the gift a little more exciting!
My son loves a good scavenger hunt so anytime I can incorporate one I do! One of our newest favorites is using these Advent Calendar Scavenger Hunt Cards in the tiny Advent calendar boxes.
Looking for kids Advent calendars? In this post, you’ll find a full gift guide of the 19 Best Amazon Advent Calendars for Kids. We found a variety of family-friendly calendars like puzzles and tree decorating to some of the popular household names like Roblox and Pokémon! Keep reading for the full list and links.
Advent calendars are used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Since the dates of Advent vary every year, most store-bought paper calendars that we use at home begin on December 1st and end on Christmas Eve. In recent years, a surge of kids Advent calendars have crowded the shelves of our favorite stores, making it nearly impossible to avoid the popular countdown to Christmas.
As the Christmas countdown nears, we decided to make a list of some of the best Kids Advent Calendars found on Amazon in hopes that you find something special for the little ones who excitedly await the arrival of Christmas morning.
Starting your holiday shopping? We’ve got your gift guides covered this holiday season and we’re starting with a list of toddler Christmas gifts. All the gift ideas in this post are designed to help small children spark imagination and develop fine and gross motor skills.
Holiday shopping can be a stressful time of year for a lot of people. Most can’t decide what to buy, how much to spend, or even where to shop for that perfect Christmas gift. As a “self-proclaimed” professional shopper, I am giving you a gift guide to Walmart’s best Christmas gifts for toddlers. [Read more…]
Gotta Catch ‘Em All, Pokémon! Anyone with a little one into Pokémon knows that catch-phrase like the back of their hand. My seven-year-old son is officially obsessed with Pokémon so making these DIY Pokémon Ornaments for him just seemed so fitting. Check out my easy instructions below.
It’s Christmas time and I’ve got a fun Holiday Scavenger Hunt for those doing a little traveling this holiday season. If you plan on spending any time in the car with kids this Christmas—holiday shopping, a road trip to visit family, or even just a trip to the market make sure you grab this Holiday Scavenger Hunt and a marker. [Read more…]
With in-person Santa visits on the decline this year, maybe you’re opting for a phone or video chat instead. This free Printable Letter From Santa is the perfect addition to get your little one in the spirit.
It’s that time of year again- Christmastime! And if you’ve got little ones in your home they’re probably looking forward to their annual visit with good ole St. Nick. It’s the only time of year when they get to get up close and personal with the legendary man himself. The only problem is, [Read more…]
Christmas is just around the corner and while some are finished shopping and already wrapping, others may still be racking their brain for gifts to give to that special someone. If you’re one of those looking for a few Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Women, well then look or rack no further because I’ve got you covered with some fun holiday gifts any girl in your life will love. Most of these home, beauty, or wellness gifts can be found on Amazon so if you have a Prime membership, you’re [Read more…]
There are certain scents that always remind us the holidays are here. We all have our own favorite. The smell of pine trees may be your favorite, but if it’s orange and cinnamon, then this DIY Holiday Stovetop Potpourri will definitely fill your home and your senses will Yuletide joy!
With Christmas just about a week away, I’ve been doing some fun holiday crafts with my 3-year-old. A few weeks ago, during Thanksgiving, we made a turkey magnet which you can see here. It was so easy and quick that I decided to also make a Christmas Tree Magnet. We made a couple to give as gifts to grandparents and the few who can really appreciate a toddler’s one-of-a-kind artwork. [Read more…]
This DIY Hot Wheels Christmas Tree is perfect for boys and girls who love cars! In this post, you’ll find links and a full tutorial on how to turn Hot Wheels cars into the cutest Christmas tree ornaments.
If you’ve read some of my older posts, you know my son is obsessed with cars. I imagine most little boys his age are so, with Christmas right around the corner, I decided to make my little guy this DIY Hot Wheels Christmas Tree.
If you’re feeling adventurous, this is a fun project to do with your kids plus when it’s complete they’ll be so excited to see their handy work!
I’m always amazed when I hear about the impractical, silly, or downright thoughtless gifts some of my friends have received. I’m talking about the same restaurant gift card 5 years in a row for people who rarely eat out. Or beautiful pierced earrings for a woman without pierced ears. Or the loud musical instrument for a child whose parents clearly disapproved of the “gift”! Those are the kind of gifts that leave a person wondering “What were they (the gift giver) thinking?” The thing is, they probably weren’t thinking. It doesn’t mean they’re a bad person, they probably just haven’t practiced how to be a thoughtful gift giver. And who’s gonna tell them they’re gifts are [Read more…]
