I am no toy or parenting expert, but what I can share is the toys my kids keep coming back to over and over again. The toys tend the be the classics, from art sets to sandboxes these are the items that will last. I am sharing 8 classic gifts that you can't go wrong buying.
Art Set-
We got this craft supplies kit above a few years ago and it is still a staple in our home. When things run out I simply refill the little drawer. The kids have access to it and always know where they can go to get some crafts supplies to start creating. You will never go wrong with art and craft supplies.
We got this craft supplies kit above a few years ago and it is still a staple in our home. When things run out I simply refill the little drawer. The kids have access to it and always know where they can go to get some crafts supplies to start creating. You will never go wrong with art and craft supplies.
Kinetic Sand-
Some people might not like this in their house, but I love Kinetic Sand. A quick tip is remove it form the smaller box it comes in and put it in a larger tupperware. The kids can play with it in the tupperware and keep the mess from getting out of the box. Or you can also use a rectangle baking pan (with sides) and let them play with it on that. It'll keep the mess contained!
Some people might not like this in their house, but I love Kinetic Sand. A quick tip is remove it form the smaller box it comes in and put it in a larger tupperware. The kids can play with it in the tupperware and keep the mess from getting out of the box. Or you can also use a rectangle baking pan (with sides) and let them play with it on that. It'll keep the mess contained!
Schleich Animals-
It is no secret we are big dinosaur fans over here, but we have a zoo of other animals now. Hands down the best quality play animals are are Schleich. I find these animals get picked from the play bin over and over. I like to separate them by category, such as farm animals, safari animals, dinosaurs, ocean animals etc.
It is no secret we are big dinosaur fans over here, but we have a zoo of other animals now. Hands down the best quality play animals are are Schleich. I find these animals get picked from the play bin over and over. I like to separate them by category, such as farm animals, safari animals, dinosaurs, ocean animals etc.
Magna- Tiles-
The Magna Qubix are my go to travel item. The kids have endless fun creating all types of creations with these. I even find myself having fun with the Magna Tiles.
The Magna Qubix are my go to travel item. The kids have endless fun creating all types of creations with these. I even find myself having fun with the Magna Tiles.
Doctor Kits-
Doctor kits are just something that I have found continues to get pulled out at our house as well. From giving the dogs a shot to putting on the scrubs are doing a "surgery" both kids really enjoy the doctor set.
Doctor kits are just something that I have found continues to get pulled out at our house as well. From giving the dogs a shot to putting on the scrubs are doing a "surgery" both kids really enjoy the doctor set.
Sandbox-
HANDS DOWN the best thing in our yard. When we poured new concrete a few years ago for our patio we had them pour a sand box. Leo is nearly 6 and I think has spent 50% of his life in the sandbox. I often look outside and see him out there in his pajamas at 8am playing. It has been the best bang for our buck.
HANDS DOWN the best thing in our yard. When we poured new concrete a few years ago for our patio we had them pour a sand box. Leo is nearly 6 and I think has spent 50% of his life in the sandbox. I often look outside and see him out there in his pajamas at 8am playing. It has been the best bang for our buck.
Wooden Train Sets-
While Leo is beginning to grow out of these train sets were something that my kids have always loved. I had a small one that when we would go on road trips I would always bring. Even today I find my kids still loving train sets and asking me to get them down.
While Leo is beginning to grow out of these train sets were something that my kids have always loved. I had a small one that when we would go on road trips I would always bring. Even today I find my kids still loving train sets and asking me to get them down.
Board Games-
We are on a BIG board game kick right now. As winter comes and it gets dark so early this is a great activity for right after dinner. Monroe has really gotten into Guess Who, but Leo could play Monopoly all day long!
We are on a BIG board game kick right now. As winter comes and it gets dark so early this is a great activity for right after dinner. Monroe has really gotten into Guess Who, but Leo could play Monopoly all day long!
As you can see the classics toys are the ones that kids continue to reach for. Personally we bought a few new board games for the kids and both kids are getting craft sets and a few new animals in their stocking for Christmas.
Happy Shopping,
Jess
Happy Shopping,
Jess