Kids Non-Toy Guide
Alright, what is everyone getting the kids in your life for the holidays? My sons have more than enough toys. I’m asking family and friends to gift them with experiences or “non-toys.” Here is a list of ideas, I generated with the help of some friends (thank you, Instagram Questions feature). Another gift gifting idea is to give the following: Something they want, need, to wear, and to read. If you’re in a similar situation as me, I hope these inspire you to think beyond “more toys.”
Memberships
Zoo
Aquarium
Children’s Museum
Local Indoor Play Gym
Experiences
Day Trip
Vacation: beach, mountain, hotel overnight stay
Shopping Spree
Nature Trip
Sports Event
Photo shoot
Gift Cards
Bookstore
Favorite Store
Clothes Store
Amazon
Restaurants
Movie Theater
Lessons
Dance: tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop
Music: piano, guitar, voice
Swimming— Infant Self-Rescue (ISR) course is the best!
Sports: tennis, football, soccer, golf, hockey
Photography
Painting
Cooking
Practical Gifts
College Fund
Photo book of favorite memories of you and the child. // Shutterfly starting at $20
Art Supplies
Cooking Supplies
Piggy Bank
Telescope
Camps
New Clothes
Books
Bike, scooter
Pet
Garden
Make something together
Subscriptions
Disney+
Netflix
Hulu
Charity
Compassion International Gift Catalog
Volunteer
