I can see you now looking around your house thinking, wow, what do I get the kids this year, they have everything. Christmas is a time when our already full houses seem to get even “fuller”. I get it, watching your child unwrap on Christmas Day and their happiness cannot be measured. Though there are many things you can do to limit your “stuff” but still have a magical Christmas.

I have organised into ages, some ideas you can do to limit just buying toys for the sake of buying toys.

0-3 years old

Photo albums

Personalised towel or clothing

Puzzles

Books

Bird Feeder

4-8 years old

Tickets to their favourite event

Classes of their favourite hobby or activity or maybe something completely new.

Dress up clothes

Repurposed kitchen items and play food

Craft supplies

Own outdoor/gardening equipment

Homemade coupon book

School supplies

8-12 years old

Classes of their favourite hobby or activity or maybe something completely new.

Magazine subscription

Tickets to their favourite event

Own outdoor/gardening equipment

Homemade coupon book

School supplies

A gift card to spend at a business

Craft Supplies

13+ years old

Tickets to their favourite event

Magazine subscription

A gift card to spend at a business

Music/Movie subscription

A personalised bath towel

School supplies

We would love to hear what you have bought this year or if you have other options!