Sharing my 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for kids this year! We tend to stick to a “something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read” buying strategy.
Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are doing well and that the week before Thanksgiving is going well. I have a long list of things to do this week, but I’m going to sneak in a yoga class with a friend.
I’m so excited about today’s gift guide because kids really do bring the magic to Christmas. I was basically like Buddy the Elf and thought nothing could make the season more interesting…and then we had kids. They just amplify all the magic of the holidays. We’re getting our holiday shopping done early, so I wanted to throw in some ideas if you’re doing the same.
When we’re holiday shopping for the kids, we keep things simple. They receive Santa gifts and Christmas presents, and then from us, we insist on providing “things they want, things they need, things to wear and things to read.” This checks all the major boxes and prevents gifts for my parents and their other relatives from getting too bananas. [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 Kids
Today I’m sharing some of the items on their personal wish lists, as well as tried and true favorites. I’d love to hear your kids’ gift requests and any ideas you have in the comments! This gift is suitable for all ages – from little ones to older kids. For teens, check out this year’s Teen Gift Guide. All of my gift guides are on my ShopMy for easy access!
What they want:
–Karaoke machine
– 3D pen! P has this, I like it very much
– Tonys! I wish my kids had these when they were little; perfect for toddlers/preschoolers
– Play with ice cream truck. Girls have been playing this for years.
–Woobles Kit. These are more suitable for older kids but are super fun
——Mermaid Barbie
– American Girl Doll. These are always a hit…the girls have at least 10 of them. Liv has grown out of it but I’m saving them for the future 🙂
– Animatronic stitching
– A new bicycle or scooter
– Super Hair Chemistry Kit
– Puzzle set
– Initial bracelet
——The cutest little snowman
– Zingo! This is a perfect board game for young children. They also like Guess Who, Action, Bop It and Uno
– New skates or skateboard
– The most incredible tutu
– Barbie Dream House
– Magnatiles or any Lego set
– Power wheels. We did this when we lived in Georgia and the girls went crazy for it
– Science Magic Kit
——Bluey’s Play House
– Pony bike. P has a similar one that has been very popular for years
– Wooden Activity Center
What they need:
– New Ugg Boots << Waterproof boots last the longest
– New Jordan shoes
– Nike Dunk
– rain boots
– art supplies
– pastel set
– Dance or gymnastics leotards
– Personalized tote bag
– Customized night light
– Hiking backpack
– a new jacket
– Light up pickleball set
– Experience gifts are always appreciated, such as tickets to their favorite museum or event, or a membership to a children’s museum or indoor trampoline park
– Sleeping bag turns into a backpack
– Children’s yoga mat
– New water bottle
– Practice goals and new football
What to wear:
– The cutest unicorn onesie
– Festive dress or sophisticated blazer
– holiday pajamas
– Comfortable bear slippers
– Comfortable robe
——gem-encrusted earmuffs
– I love this hooded jacket!
– The coolest Spider-Man pajamas
Something worth reading:
—Anything Massey Watson. We love reading these together
-The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic novel. If you have kids ages 8-11, I highly recommend it.
– Harry Potter set
–wild robot
– ivy and beans
– Pigeon Book
– anything pig pug
– unicorn selma
– Pinkalicious Series
– Fancy Nancy
– pete the cat
– Where is Waldo?
– crazy freedom
– Ramona Suit
– boxcar children (This makes it fun to read aloud)
What’s on the kids’ wish list this year? Have any gifts been home runs before?
Western Europe
Gina
NOTE: None of my gift guides are sponsored, nor can companies purchase a spot on my gift guides. These are all items I curated myself and I truly think they would make great gifts for your loved ones. 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.
