It's getting to the most wonderful time of the year, which also means you're probably starting your holiday shopping. Every year, I watch the people I love most grow and evolve, and with that, their needs and wants evolve too.
Right now, some of my family members have young children; that epic age between 5-12. Holiday shopping is the most fun for kids, so why not get the parents in on the fun, too?
Here's the best (and most epic) family-friendly gifts that don't break the bank and are easy to grab!
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1. Mom & Me Journal for Kids
A playful shared journal where parents and kids bond through prompts, activities, and conversations. A great opportunity for meaningful connection!
2. The Family Play Deck
Give the family a chance to spend the next few nights screen-free with 60 cards packed with ideas for all kinds of activities: treasure hunts, crafts, science experiments, etc. Best for families with younger children!
3. Exploding Kittens
The ultimate game that can be relayed over and over and over again! Play together, get silly, have a laugh!
4. Kids Against Maturity
A family-friendly version of Apples-to-Apples and Cards Against Humanity, built for all ages, and all kids of belly-laughter! Best for kids 10+.
5. Rosie & Raven - Interactive "Smart" Book
Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Metalist. The story of Rosie, who gets stuck in a snowstorm and must work together with Raven that will help them return to Fairyland. Can be read as a normal hardcover book, but when read on a tablet or screen... the pages come to life!
6. Microwavable Stuffy
A snuggly and huggable weighted stuffy (for ANY age) that can be headed in the microwave or chilled in the freezer. Can help calm the nervous system!
If you want to spend a little more...
Mini Majer
The first (and best) board game on the market that's specifically designed to teach kids how to play Majer.