^ Etsy not easy

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the eleven year old, there are some cute string art kits on Etsy. I bought my son a Yoda themed one.

For games, my kids enjoy Mancala, Clue, Sleeping Queens and Unstable Unicorns.

can u post a link? I am the PP with the star wars loving 8yo.

The easy store is ABUnderwoodCO2, but there are several other versions if you search baby Yoda string art.

Anonymous wrote:For the eleven year old, there are some cute string art kits on Etsy. I bought my son a Yoda themed one.

For games, my kids enjoy Mancala, Clue, Sleeping Queens and Unstable Unicorns.

can u post a link? I am the PP with the star wars loving 8yo.

For the eleven year old, there are some cute string art kits on Etsy. I bought my son a Yoda themed one.

For games, my kids enjoy Mancala, Clue, Sleeping Queens and Unstable Unicorns.

Adding to the craft theme:

Craft table
Roller paper
Laminator
Easel & big thing of paper, canvases, brushes, supplies
Clay and tools

Anonymous wrote:Mine are 6 and 9.

Endless craft stuff. Nice, skinny markers and “adult” coloring books for the nine year old. Washi tape. Book of craft ideas.

Puzzles (I found some that are a mix of piece sizes that are supposed to be good for a mix of ages-we’ll see!)

Legos and more legos.

Science kits.

We’ve had these and they’re great! I was skeptical, but they really did let everyone do puzzles together.

Our DD6 is getting a gymnastics bar. Not sure how exactly this is going to work on our house, but we’ll find a way. Maybe just keep it in the living room, cause we’re classy like that.

For those of you with DCs into crafts, black notebooks and metallic markers were a hit last year.

Mine are 6 and 9.

Endless craft stuff. Nice, skinny markers and “adult” coloring books for the nine year old. Washi tape. Book of craft ideas.

Puzzles (I found some that are a mix of piece sizes that are supposed to be good for a mix of ages-we’ll see!)

Legos and more legos.

Science kits.

My 6 year old son is receiving a huffy torex utv ride on as well as several LEGO sets including a train, and some boy adventure books.

My daughter, who is 13 but very significantly disabled, is receiving a Yoto. https://www.yotoplay.com/

I’m super excited for this as it’s extremely hard to find things that are appropriate and fun for her.

My mom’s love language has always been gifting so the holidays can get a bit excessive. I tend to buy them pajamas and their stocking stuffers. I donate to the Child Life programs at our favorite hospital instead of adding onto the mountain my mom buys.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 8yo DD is into Star Wars this year. I have bought two Star Wars Lego sets already and a Mandalorian puzzle.
I will probably get some books.

Not sure what else as far as keeping her busy. She is an only.

I’m not sure that I think this is worth $100 but my parents got it for my kids and it’s cool:
https://www.shopdisney.com/bb-8-interactive-remote-control-droid-star-wars-400021014558.html?CMP=KNC-DSSGoogle&efc=179006&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy579BRCPARIsAB6QoIarKiQqmhwrpl5GHpxuo-nOdSJ3BctYkKq-dzKjc-bYTWvUnC3zAREaAsV8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

That does look cool, Thank you

Anonymous wrote:My 8yo DD is into Star Wars this year. I have bought two Star Wars Lego sets already and a Mandalorian puzzle.
I will probably get some books.

Not sure what else as far as keeping her busy. She is an only.

I’m not sure that I think this is worth $100 but my parents got it for my kids and it’s cool:
https://www.shopdisney.com/bb-8-interactive-remote-control-droid-star-wars-400021014558.html?CMP=KNC-DSSGoogle&efc=179006&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy579BRCPARIsAB6QoIarKiQqmhwrpl5GHpxuo-nOdSJ3BctYkKq-dzKjc-bYTWvUnC3zAREaAsV8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

My 8yo DD is into Star Wars this year. I have bought two Star Wars Lego sets already and a Mandalorian puzzle.
I will probably get some books.

Not sure what else as far as keeping her busy. She is an only.

OP here - we celebrate Hanukkah but I want this thread for everyone / all holidays! Anyway - here are some other ideas I have if helpful to others. Every year one night is books & PJs.

I think I’m getting the whole book series of Artemis Fowl and Spy School for the older two. Still thinking on an idea for my soon to be 6 year old (she is in K and still can’t read yet fwiw). Idk what PJs I am getting them yet either.
One night we do a night for others and each kid gets $25 to donate to the charity of their choice.

Also - I do an individual date with mom doing an activity of your choice in the each kid’s stocking every year (kids are being raised Jewish but my dad is Christian & we do xmas with his side - except this year we are not going to travel for Xmas , lol so now you know my life story).

Laser tag set.

ISO holiday gifts ideas to keep kids entertained during the pandemic winter.

Could be outdoor or indoor ideas. My kids are 11, 9, and 6. I hope this thread gets popular and we can share ideas for all ages.

Some things we already have from gifts other years that we still use & that may be ideas for others:
Magnetic dart board for wall, PS4, echo dots for each kid, air hockey table, foosball table, kids kindle fire for each kid

Thanks!