This year I’m sharing my 2023 Christmas gift guide for kids! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”
Hello friends! Happy Thursday! How are you this week? I’m getting better from the flu and had to cancel my trip to Palm Springs. Both girls are sick too, so it’s been a pretty horrible week. For now, let’s talk about happy things, like retail therapy.
I’m so excited for today’s gift guide because kids really bring magic to Christmas. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and I thought nothing could make the season more enjoyable…and then we had kids. They simply magnify all the magic of the holidays. We’re doing our Christmas shopping early, so I wanted to share some ideas if you’re doing the same.
When holiday shopping for the kids, we keep things on the simpler side. They get their gifts from Santa and Christmas decorations, and then on our part we stick to “something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.” This checks all the major boxes and keeps things from getting too crazy with gifts from my parents and their other family members. [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.]
Today, I’m sharing some of the things on your personal wish lists, along with your tried and true favorites. I’d love to hear your kids’ gift requests in the comments and any ideas you have! I’ll also be sharing my first gift guide for tweens this year.
Kids’ Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Something they want:
– American girl doll. These are always a big hit…I think there are 10 of us now lol.
– A new bicycle either scooter
– zingó! This is a perfect board game for younger children. they also love Guess whoand recently I bought Twister and Bop It
– new skates either skateboard
– Magnatiles or anything lego
– electric wheels. We made these when we lived in Georgia and the girls went crazy for them.
Something you need:
– New Ugg boots << raincoats last longer
– cake set
– Dance or gymnastics leotards.
– Experience gifts are always a hit, like tickets to a museum or an activity they love.
– Practice objective and a new soccer ball
Something to wear:
– a festive dress or elegant jacket
Something to read:
– The babysitters club Graphic novels. I highly recommend it if you have a child between 8 and 11 years old.
– ivy and bean
– Pig the Pug
– Thelma the unicorn
– Pinkalicious Collection
– Elegant Nancy
– Pete the cat
– Where’s Waldo?
– crazy liberals
– The wagon children (this makes a fun read aloud)
What’s on the kids’ wish list this year? Any previous gifts that were a home run?
xo
gina
Note: None of my gift guides are sponsored and businesses cannot purchase spots on my gift guides. These are all items that I selected myself and I truly think they would make amazing gifts for someone you love. Affiliate links are included, which do not affect the purchase price but allow me to earn a small commission. Thank you very much for purchasing through these links and supporting our family.
