girlymama’s gift guide: little kids and big kids

I'm jumping on the gift guide train sleigh here at Girlymama. The
gift guide this year is not sponsored by anyone – its just a few items that I
love that I wanted to share!!

Little Kids:
Shopping for kids is FUN!! Don't you love to just go to a toy store and go nuts? Which is fun! But the parents would really appreciate if you didn't pile more plastic things that need batteries into their homes!! Toys are easy to pick out… think outside the box!

1. Get Personal. What kid doesn't want to be a superhero with these personalized capes? Aren't these adorable?? Perfect for getting out of Princess-mode! And my kids love these personalized towels – great for taking along to swim lessons or camp. We also love these personalized tote bags – use them all the time!!

2. Room Decor. There is such adorable stuff for kids room!! What about a cute poster set for their room? Or a fun pillow for their bed? Or a fuzzy blanket to snuggle with?
 

3. Books. Is it possible to have too many books? Not in our house. Classics are always a good bet: Good Night, Gorilla
, The Polar Express, anything Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears. And the new classics like Pinkalicious
and Skippyjon Jones. Pair with a pair of pajamas for a cute bedtime gift! 

4. Games. We love a good board game in our house and classics
like Candyland
, Memory
, Memory
, Jenga
and such are always a sure hit!! As
for video games… for little girls, we love Ubisoft's Imagine series
in our house – especially Imagine Artist, Imagine Wedding Designer and Style Lab Makeover. For boys, I think Battle of Giants Dragons is really cool. (All the fanatasy while still being age appropiate.) If they have a Wii, Mario Kart
and Wii Sports Resort
is super fun. We have the new Super Mario Bros game
on our list as well.

Big Kids:
They probably just have one thing on their list – and its probably something like an $300 iPhone, right? What else can you add? Well, my kids aren't here yet, but here are a few ideas:

1. Gadgets. An iPod shuffle
is only $55. A docking station for their iPod or minispeakers.  Their own digital camera
(This Nikon Coolpix in under $100! We have a Coolpix and I highly recommend it). A ceramic flat iron. 


2. Grown up gifts. For girls, a sweet, stylish pea coat is a great investment piece. I know it seems crazy, but what girl wouldn't love an awesome purse? You can get adorable little purses at the Coach Outlet for around $50. For boys, a great ski jacket that will last years. (My husband has this one and he LOVES it – three jackets in one!) Cologne. Jewelry. Makeup brush set. Anything Vera.
 

3. Gift cards and tickets. They're picky – they want to pick out their own clothes! And don't forget movie tickets, concert tickets, sporting event tickets -always fun!!

disclosure: some of the above links are affiliate links. Which means if you click on them and purchase something, I will earn some money. We're talking pennies – PENNIES! – for every dollar you spend. So go nuts. I have to pay for my fashion addiction somehow.