The Best Gift Guide For Your Family This Christmas

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I can’t tell you how many times Christmas rolls around and I can’t think of a single thing my family members have asked for. My kids all year ask for things and I tell them to wait until Christmas, but by the time December rolls around, I can’t think of a single gift idea for them, my husband, or even myself!

So this year, I have been writing things down as I think of them. That way I’ll have gift ideas; and I can share it with all you other parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings. That way we will have one place to come when looking for gift ideas for family members. I am also throwing in some stocking stuffer ideas for Christmas gift ideas in case you need those as well.

A lot of these are interchangeable… obviously. So, make sure to read through the list because it might spark ideas. I’ll be linking as many as possible too, (CLICK ON THE PHOTO) just to make it easier to find.

GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS

Interactive toys: jump ropes, hula hoops, or skip ball (aka skip it)

Art supplies/kits/crafts

Sports Equipment: tether-ball, soccer, roller hockey, you get the idea

Fun bedding: Think pillow pets, hooded blankets, even slippers

Polaroid Camera: We got one for my daughter and it’s awesome!

*Refillable film would make a great stocking stuffer.

Books/Cook Books:

Check out the steal below and maybe consider theming the gifts with books you choose.

*One of our favorites below

RC Cars/helicopters

Lego Set: It’s a toy with imagination (and boobie trap at night if not put away)

Funny Novelty Things (I love getting these! And I want this below.)

Hover Board

Skateboards, skates, EZ Rollers (so fun), and similar outdoor items

TeePee for room and decorations for teenagers

Magnet Blocks

Piggy Bank

Nintendo D.S./Game Tablets (we know kids don’t need more screen time, but these are nice to have)

Basic Toys (not my favorite but I will get them on occasion when I see a great desire): Hatchimals, LOLs, dolls, figurines, Beyblades

Headphones

Laser Tag

Walkie Talkies (my kids LOVE their walkie talkies)

I love doing themed gifts: so think Harry Potter books, with robe, movie, and wand. Can be done with whatever your child might be currently into.

GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM

Drone: If he’s anything like mine, he likes electronic “toys”

Go-Pro (linking the one I want)

Watch

Beard Trimmer (and make sure it comes with nose and ear trimmer while you are at it)- my man loves all beard accessories. Before the beard he did enjoy manscapping products.

*beard oil might be a nice stocking stuffer too.

Nintendo Classic (got my hubby one last year and it has been a HIT!)

Gaming Chair: and if he’s really into gaming he might love this…

Ring Doorbell

Cutting Board: I wasn’t sure if I should put this as a “him” or “her” gift, but he does most of the cutting and BBQing.

Headphones

Golf balls: I usually theme this with a round at a nearby course and it is ALWAYS eagerly accepted.

Tools: I try to do one big tool a year to build up his set

GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

Make-up: make it good stuff, fun stuff, new stuff, or her favorites; but we love make-up. And if she doesn’t need new stuff or you’re really at a loss, new brushes are awesome too!

Camera: One of my favorite gifts I have ever received was a good new camera. And if she has one, a new lens, case, strap, etc. Be creative with what you know she likes and would need.

Jewelry: A thoughtful piece of jewelry rocks.

Sunglasses

Insta-Pot

If she enjoys hosting, consider a customized charcuterie board

Photo Books: These are my favorite because it is memories and I know thought was put into it. Shutterfly or another online source to make them

Similarly, any sort of picture memory gift is awesome: puzzle with a family picture, a custom calendar, etc.

Custom Family Portrait: We had one made and I am obsessed! See here for more info.

Nice bag: I like a purse, practical every day bag, clutch, etc.

GIFT IDEAS FOR THE FAMILY

One of my favorite things we do at Christmas is a family gift. Something we can all enjoy together. They usually end up as the gift that keeps on giving.

*(my favorite gift and one I have never ever regretted) was bikes and trailer.

Trampoline

Karaoke Set

Family Trip (but the gift recommendation is luggage and a storage unit for the car… makes travel much easier)

Gaming System: we love our X-Box because of the apps and interactive games (you can stream movies and use it as a DVD player as well). It gets used a lot around here.

Board Games: Children’s Ticket to Ride, Pie in the Face, Telestrations, etc

Spike Ball, Ladder Golf, Corn Hole, (all fun family games to do outside)

STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS

Besides candy, *GUM, jerky which always come in our stockings (along with an apple and orange at the bottom) we try to throw in a few fun things as well. No, not the socks and underwear all kids get either.

kid’s fun watches

Plushies

Tamagotchi Pets (yes, they are back and so in!)

Craft things like scented pens, markers, pencils

Nail Polish

Jewelry for the older kids

Play-doh

$5 movies

Passes to skate, laser tag, etc. (I know there are passes available at different places like Fiesta Village, Castle Park, etc.

***I always look up Groupon and Gold Star (events) to find deals and things to do with my family rather than “things”. Really, we do a little of both.

Ideas: Knotts Berry Farm passes on Gold Star click here

Regal movie tickets to print at home here (This makes for a great themed gift for work, and people you are buying generically for).

Please feel free to share your great gift ideas down below in the comments!!!