Get new ideas for what to buy everyone on your list with this year’s family gift guide! Something to wear, something to read, something to want, and something to need for the kids, mom, dad, and the family as a whole!
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I LOVE putting together gift guides each year! Gift giving is my love language and I get excited at every occasion to buy my loved ones gifts they will enjoy.
For this year’s gift guide, I followed the giving tradition of gifting each person with “something to wear, something to want, something to read, and something to need.” Each item on this list is hand picked as a gift worth giving– many of them favorites in our home.
Use this list as a guide to give you fresh ideas for those on your list this year– there’s something for everyone!
2017 Family Gift Guide
For the kids…
SOMETHING TO WEAR
Learn a new skill! Give your kids the resources they need to learn how to make something to wear– for them, for their friends, for a little side hustle!
Paracord Bracelets :: Starter kit
Knitting & Crocheting :: My First Knitting Book, My First Crochet Book
Sewing :: Beginner’s sewing machine, Sewing School book
SOMETHING TO READ
Story Orchestra Books :: Four Seasons in One Day- Vivaldi, The Nutcracker :: We LOVE these books! They are a wonderful way to introduce classical music to your kids in a fun and informative way!
Books for LEGO fans :: Epic Lego Adventures, Awesome Lego Creations with Bricks You Already Have, The Lego Ideas Book :: Books that help your kids use the LEGOS they already have can help them use their imaginations and give their LEGOS new life!
SOMETHING TO NEED
Sketchbooks :: If your kids are like ours, they are constantly doodling and drawing. Making sure they have sketchbooks to fill helps to reduce the paper clutter in the house and makes it easier to save drawings for years to come.
SOMETHING TO WANT
Magnetic Building Sets :: Malia’s House, Marine Rescue Center, & Creativity Castle
Cold Steel Training Tools :: Rubber Training Knife, Training Sword, Medieval Dagger :: These are favorite outdoor toys at our house. They’re safe and practically indestructible. (select items ON SALE NOW)
Play Kitchens :: Fun for all ages and great for kids to play together. There are MANY options ON SALE NOW! (This one will be “under” our tree this year!)
For the mom…
SOMETHING TO WEAR
Personalized Bird Family Necklace (Get 5% off through this link)
T-shirts & Sweatshirts :: Mom Life tops from Ezra + Eli (ON SALE NOW), Holiday sweatshirts from Cents of Style (ON SALE NOW), “Start each day with a thankful heart” shirt from Cents of Syle
Each of the items above are perfect for a mom’s daily uniform! I always receive compliments on the necklace (and you can add more birds as your family grows!), and every mom needs a good pair of slippers!
SOMETHING TO READ
Kindle Paperwhite :: Tucking a Kindle in a purse ensures that there’s always something to read at the park or doctor’s office. Moms of babies can also appreciate the ability to enjoy their current reads in the dark with the backlit Kindle.
Life Giving Table, Sally Clarkson :: Sally’s new book is characteristically full of wisdom and inspiration for any mom wanting to cultivate beauty and truth in her home.
SOMETHING TO NEED
Stock the kitchen :: Find my FAVORITE kitchen tools to use and recommend here.
A good cup of coffee! (ON SALE NOW) Gift yourself or a mom in your life with a seriously good cup of coffee with this stovetop espresso maker.
SOMETHING TO WANT
Bluetooth Speaker/Nightlight/Plant Pot :: Shhhh! Don’t tell my mom this is her Christmas present this year. Such a neat item!
For the dad…
SOMETHING TO WEAR
Wool Fingerless Gloves (select sizes ON SALE NOW)
SOMETHING TO READ
Valley Of Vision– Puritan Prayers and Devotions :: Highly recommend this book for ANY adult on your list!
Lord of the Rings Trilogy :: Fan of the movies but haven’t read the books? Give a gift that will keep on giving for months!
SOMETHING TO WANT
Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler & Straw :: These insulated cups are perfect for coffee in the morning and cold drinks during the day!
SOMETHING TO NEED
Folding Pocket Knife (ON SALE NOW)
For the whole family…
SOMETHING TO PLAY
Settlers of Catan, Zingo, No Stress Chess :: Spend quality time together playing these great games that are fun for all ages!
SOMETHING TO READ
New family read-aloud books :: First Read Aloud Chapter Books.
Audible Membership and/or new audiobooks.
SOMETHING TO WANT
Camping Gear :: Sleeping bags, propane camping stoves, tents, and more! Get ready for your family’s next camping trip! Plus, find a ton of camping tips and resources here!
SOMETHING TO NEED
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner :: Make life a little easier for everyone!
What is on your family’s wishlist this year?
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