Today my baby girl turns 6. I can’t believe it! It seems quite appropriate that the gift guide I share today is focused on all the kids in our lives. I’ve rounded up gift ideas for kids under $50 and stocking stuffer ideas for under $25.
Gift Ideas
- Instant print camera- What’s old is new again!
- Scratch art notebooks
- Air tent- Perfect for fast forts
- Posca markers– These are very popular among 4th and 5th graders.
- Personalized name blanket– Claire has one and it’s super soft.
- Magnetic building blocks– unique building blocks
- Galaxy nightlight projector – Beautiful nightlight
- Water marbling kit– I had one of these as a kid
- Cookbook- Great for teaching a lifeskill and independence. Pair it with these kitchen tools.
- Claw machine– My kids love playing with this.
- LED Frisbee– Perfect for summer nights.
- Kinetic sand– This always makes a mess, but the kids play together with it for hours so nicely!
- Custom neon sign– This one is on sale through 11/15 with coupon and 20% off code NEON2525 .
- Coding robot– use coding to program the robot to draw.
- Sleuth & Solve Mysteries- Looks fun for kids to work on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- DIY Cake Pop kit– Fun and delicious.
- Fossil Dig Kit– education, fun, and should keep them busy for a while!
- Inflatable ride-on bouncing dino– This looks so fun!
- Fidget cube– This shape shifting box is mesmerizing.
- Traveling Shoes– This is a beautiful book sharing the inspirational story through poem of Olympian and long jump champion Willye White.
Small Gift & Stocking Stuffer Ideas (20 under $20)
- Mini puzzles or brain teasers.
- Watercolor gel crayons– these have the ability to be used as crayons or you can add water for a watercolor effect. So neat!
- Stickers and sticker books
- Mini toys– so cute
- Temporary tattoos– these glow in the dark
- Butter slime– always a hit
- Fun pen or pencils- like this darling 8 color one
- Retro handheld videogame– Prove newer isn’t always better.
- Keychains– Personalized ones are a good idea.
- Stress balls
- Sticky notes- The kids at our school are obsessed. And this set has a great variety. Even clear ones.
- Mini LEGO sets– the LEGO Creator sets are really cute and all around $10 each.
- STEM Solar robot kit
- Mini flashlight or nightlight- What is it about kids and flashlights? These are great because they are small and glow in the dark so you can find them more easily.
- Character-themed socks- Which do you think is cuter? Animal themed knee socks or food themed socks?
- Silly straws or reusable water bottles– Finally! A dishwasher safe silly straw. These are darling. And so is the pop-it handle on this water bottle.
- Bath paint or bath bombs– always a hit no matter the age!
- Cute hair clips- Customizable to any age
- Fake snow STEM kit
- Sports equipment like bouncy balls or jump ropes
These stocking stuffers and gift guide for kids are affordable and can provide hours of entertainment and fun during the holiday season. Don’t forget to check out to check out my Hostess Gift Guide with everything under $25, too!
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