maize Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) I need ideas for Christmas. We keep things simple--stocking stuffers for everyone plus one or two larger family gifts. In the family gift category I already have something targeted at ages ten and up . I need something for my littles. Since this takes the place of multiple individual gifts it can (but doesn't have to) be relatively expensive. Ideas? Edited October 14, 2018 by maize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyhwkmama Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 The 3 and 5 year olds might like this. Not sure about the 7 year old: https://www.amazon.com/VTech-DigiArt-Creative-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B01FVS6D9W 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Dani-LLC-Playground-SportWood-Climbing/dp/B07GQT8C83/ref=sr_1_15?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1539534718&sr=1-15&keywords=swedish+wall If you don't have some serious sort of indoor gym, I'd go for it. If this is out of your price point, then I'd look at something like https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Blue-First-Slide/dp/B008MH5H4M/ref=pd_day0_hl_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008MH5H4M&pd_rd_r=b6f56c6c-cfce-11e8-8922-d5febd524695&pd_rd_w=fVLG1&pd_rd_wg=A3Frn&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=NPKKN6TPC2KQECEQK5S3&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=NPKKN6TPC2KQECEQK5S3 plus https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-EasyScore-Basketball-Set/dp/B01C5A2WJO/ref=pd_bxgy_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01C5A2WJO&pd_rd_r=e1758c97-cfce-11e8-9a8b-017d633f01ef&pd_rd_w=ZyCcA&pd_rd_wg=HZSQx&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=83CPECH3NZ3AHHM95PX9&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=83CPECH3NZ3AHHM95PX9 plus https://www.amazon.com/Hammaka-Hanging-Hammock-Wooden-Dowels/dp/B00016HXXK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1539535000&sr=8-7&keywords=sky+chair (anchored to an indoor ceiling) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, happysmileylady said: Are you littles 3, 5 and 7.....or are they 1, 3, 6, and 8? I am a bit confused by your siggie. What about an outdoor playset? Or a playhouse? 1, 3, 6 and 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 We have considered a ninja ropes course in the past. I am definitely at least one piece for ds' birthday next year, and I think we might add on at holidays after that. We have several trees, though, which makes it an easy choice here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Big in size: giant whiteboard, ball pit. Things you can add on to with future gifts: Brio builder set, Keva planks, gears. Pop-up tent and/or tunnels are good both inside and outside. Basketball hoop. Toy kitchen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, HomeAgain said: We have considered a ninja ropes course in the past. That's fabulous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Our go-to group gifts are board games. Playing a new game together gives lots of easy happy family memories on Christmas morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Gym-Dandy-Teeter-Totter-Seesaw-Playground/dp/B003O86DGU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539556776&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=teeter+totter&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Trailblaze-Tree-Swing-Hanging-Strap/dp/B077J581VR/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1539556850&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=swings&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Swurfer-Original-Surfing-Curved-Easily/dp/B00NU9VMAK/ref=sr_1_4_acs_ac_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1539556923&sr=1-4-acs&keywords=swings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 55 minutes ago, Meriwether said: https://www.amazon.com/Gym-Dandy-Teeter-Totter-Seesaw-Playground/dp/B003O86DGU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539556776&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=teeter+totter&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Trailblaze-Tree-Swing-Hanging-Strap/dp/B077J581VR/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1539556850&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=swings&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Swurfer-Original-Surfing-Curved-Easily/dp/B00NU9VMAK/ref=sr_1_4_acs_ac_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1539556923&sr=1-4-acs&keywords=swings OK that Swurfer swing looks really cool: I'll have to look and see if we have a branch that would work for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonflower Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 A dollhouse from these people: https://elvesandangels.com/ or something similar - sturdy, open-ended play. We did a set of lazer tag guns one year which was a hit but only lasted a short time because batteries. Those ball pit balls are favorites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 A big box of Kapla blocks—1000! And some of the design books, too. Or a bunch of really excellent costume pieces from Magic Cabin, and a trunk to keep dress up clothes in. Or a big set of Thomas the Tank Engine things. They are so much cheaper when you buy the big sets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I got my kids this shared gift when they were 5 - youngest finally gave it to the younger cousins when she was 11. https://smile.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Princess-Dollhouse-Drawbridge/dp/B000NKH0E6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539645044&sr=8-2&keywords=wooden+castle+melissa+doug (Furniture etc. sold separately.) If this is too girly for your kids, there are also non-pink options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonflower Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 if you have an indoor garage/basement where they play (or you live in a warm winter climate - I'm so sorry that I've forgotten where you live!), maybe a set of those gym scooters with the handles on the sides. Mine adore those. Get a set of like 4 of those and a big lightweight bouncy ball and they can do all kinds of fun things in a garage or on a big empty wood floor. mine have also liked a tent. Yours might be a bit too young for one, unless you can find a very sturdy one. Don't fall for those trendy teepee things - an actual camping tent is more fun and generally better quality for the price. Ours loved having a little closed in area like that. You could kit it out with body pillows, blankets, etc. (again this relies on having a bit of extra space) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 12:43 PM, HomeAgain said: We have considered a ninja ropes course in the past. I am definitely at least one piece for ds' birthday next year, and I think we might add on at holidays after that. We have several trees, though, which makes it an easy choice here. I was already thinking of getting a slack line for my kids, I really think I’m going to add this or something similar. I just realized our trees in the backyard actually are big enough and spaced far enough apart that I think it will work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 4:39 PM, maize said: OK that Swurfer swing looks really cool: I'll have to look and see if we have a branch that would work for it. My nephews have a Swurfer - It's so much fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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