I'm sharing my 2025 Christmas gift guide with the kids this year! We tend to stick with the buying strategy: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read.”
Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are well and that your pre-Thanksgiving week is going well. I have a long list of things to do this week, but I'm sneaking away to go to a yoga class with a friend.
I'm really excited about today's gift guide because kids really bring magic to the holiday season. I'm basically like Buddy the Elf and thought nothing could make the season more enjoyable…and then we had kids. They just add to the whole magic of the holidays. As we get our Christmas shopping done early, I wanted to share a few ideas with you in case you do the same.
When we do Christmas shopping for the kids, we keep things on the simpler side. They get their Christmas presents and holiday presents, and then we stick with “something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.” This ticks all the important boxes and keeps the gifts from my parents and their other relatives from being too over the top. [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.]
Christmas Gift Guide 2025 for Kids
Today I'm sharing some of the things on her personal wish list, along with tried-and-true favorites. I look forward to hearing your children's gift wishes in the comments and your ideas! This gift is aimed at all age groups – from the youngest to the oldest child. For tweens, check out this year's tween gift guide. All of my gift guides are also available here on my ShopMy for easy access!
Something they want:
–Karaoke machine
–A 3D pen! P has this and loves it
–Tonies! I wish they existed when the kids were younger; perfect for toddlers/preschoolers
–Play an ice cream truck. The girls played with it for YEARS.
–Woobles kit. These are better for older kids, but are super fun
–Mermaid Barbie
– American Girl doll. They were always a big hit…the girls have at least ten of them. Liv has outgrown them, but I'm saving them for the future 🙂
–Animatronic Stitch
– A new bike or scooter
– Super large chemistry building set
– Puzzle sets
– Initial bracelet
–The cutest little snowman
-Zingo! This is a perfect board game for younger children. They also love Guess Who, Operation, Bop It and Uno
– New roller skates or skateboard
– The most incredible tutu
– Barbie Dream House
– Magnatiles or anything Lego
– Drive wheels. We did this when we lived in Georgia and the girls were really into it
– Science magic kit
–Bluey Playhouse
–Ponycycle. P has a similar one and it's been a hit for years
–Wooden activity center
Something you need:
– New Ugg boots << the waterproof ones last the longest
– New Jordans
– Nike Dunks
– Rain boots
– Art supplies
– Pastel set
– Dance or gymnastics leotards
– Personalized tote bag
– Individual night light
– A hiking backpack
– A new jacket
– Lighted pickleball set
– Experiential gifts are always a hit, like tickets to a museum or activity they love, or memberships to the children's museum or indoor trampoline park
–Sleeping bag that converts into a backpack
– A yoga mat for children
– New water bottle
– Practice goal and a new soccer ball
Something to wear:
– The cutest unicorn onesies
– A formal dress or an elegant blazer
– Holiday jammies
– Cozy bear slippers
–A comfortable bathrobe
–Jeweled earmuffs
–I love this hooded coat!
–The coolest Spiderman pajamas
Something to read:
–Everything, Mercy Watson. We love reading these together
-The Babysitter's Club graphic novels. I highly recommend it if you have an 8-11 year old child.
– Harry Potter box set
–The Wild Robot
– Ivy and beans
– The pigeon books
– everything that Pig the Pug is
– Thelma the Unicorn
– Pinkalicious Collection
– Fancy Nancy
– Pete the cat
– Where is Waldo?
– Mad Libs
– The Ramona set
– The Boxcar Children (this is fun to read aloud)
What's on the kids' wish list this year? Have there been previous gifts that were a success?
xo
Gina
Note: None of my gift guides are sponsored and businesses cannot purchase spots in my gift guides. These are all items that I have put together myself and really make a great gift for someone you love. Affiliate links are included, which do not affect the purchase price, but allow me to earn a small kickback. Thank you for shopping through these links and supporting our family.
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