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My Kids Love These!
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items I have an 8 + 6 year old and these are the items the reach for again & again. My kiddos love crafting, playing outside, and reading all the books. I hope you find something unique in our list of favorites.
Ok, so maybe this is MY FAVORITE lego set ever.. but my kids really like it too. The accessories that come in the box are some of the cutest I've seen from Lego. They really did their research. The little worms make me so happy.
LEGO Friends Axolotl Adventure Boat Toy 42681
Hands down our favorite book series. We've read it on repeat for a while. We even have the accompanying Yoto Player card packs. A little girl named Zoey and her cat Sassafrass use science, observation, and experimentation to help the magical creature...
Zoey and Sassafras Books 1-6 Pack
Literally hours of entertainment. I was slow to jump on the Perler bead bandwagon because I just knew these things would end up all over my house. But man, I'm so mad I didn't purchase this sooner. It makes my kids somehow… calm? They get sucked into...
FUNZBO 23000 5mm Fuse Beads Kit - 22 Colors
Why choose a regular old boring nightlight when you can add a little whimsy?
INZU Pink LED Night Light with Dusk to Dawn Sensor
We are in full capybara craze over here. One of my kids wants to be a vet when they grow up so anything remotely resembling pet care is right up their alley. I love all the (well made) accessories that come with this kit. There are too many cuties to...
Cute Capybara Plush with 10 Clothes & Accessories
We get visited by the tooth fairy ALOT around here… so dental hygiene is not something to sleep on. We do dance parties while we brush, listen to music, set timers, and turn it all into a competitive sport. Why. not add these adorable (and super affo...
SEAGO Kids Electric Toothbrush Pink SG-977
Oh man, do we remember to do this everyday? Absolutely not.. but it's so nice to have at least some of our most precious artwork collected in this book and not scattered throughout my house. I will cherish this one, always.
Draw with Mom!: Two-Person Doodle Book
I tried not to jump on the Mini Brands train. Really, I did. It's so cute and addictive and I knew I didn't need another thing for me or my kids to collect. But man, when I tell you that this is the best thing Mini Brands has ever made. I love seeing...
Mini Brands Fill The Fridge Playset w/UV Light
Food to go with your tiny fridge.
Mini Brands Fill The Fridge Mini Minis Series 1 by ZURU (2 Capsule)
My kids are in the thick of learning how to read and we love this game! There is something so satisfying about flipping these little wooden tiles over. It's truly a sensory experience. Heavy duty materials makes it even better!
Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Travel Hangman Game
We get lost in these stories and mostly the incredible artwork.
Book of Mythical Beasts & Magical Creatures
We love this brand because they always have an interesting and screen free brain game for us to try!
GiiKER Super Slide Puzzle, 500+ Challenges
There is just something so satisfying about solving a puzzle with your hands and not on a tablet. Don't get me wrong, I love playing video games… but we could all benefit from being a bit more analog.
GiiKER Super Blocks STEM Puzzle Game
We are 100% in our roller skating era.
NEMONE Adjustable Light-Up Mermaid Roller Skates
We love finding an unconventional craft like these glow in the dark canvases.
Acmelight Glow in Dark Canvas Boards 2pk
The more art supplies the better. We keep all sorts of recycled materials around… popsicle sticks, cardboard boxes, washed out yogurt tubs… but we need something to bedazzle those items!
1200 Pcs AB Rhinestones Rainbow Effect Gems
Keep those sticker collections organized and handy!
Mlife A5 Sticker Organizer Binder Blue
The thing that I love about Etsy is that there is always something totally UNIQUE on there. I get complimented on my Etsy purchases more than anything else… because people haven't seen these items en masse.
Gummy Bear Necklace: Colorful Candy Bead Jewelry for Girls
Life is way too short to be worried about what the neighbors think of your funky/fun decor. My girls love this rubber ducky in our bathroom! And that's all that matters to me.
Disco Rubber Ducky Bathroom Wall Hanging /Dopamine Decor/ Maximalist Decor/ Unique Gift/ Bathroom Art/ Pop Art/ Wall Sculpture/ Funky Decor/
One word. Printable. I think so many parents are sleeping on the goodness that is the “instant download”. I can purchase, print, and have an activity set up for my kids in less than 5 minutes and it takes me very little mental effort. I always keep a...
Printable Hair Salon Pretend Play Set | Scissor Skills + Role Play | DIY Haircut Dolls + Salon Accessories | PDF Activity Kit for Kids
Yet another incredible artist selling their adorable printable DIYs on Etsy. It's the pot of gold at the end of the tired parent rainbow, y'all.
Printable Paper Dollhouse Coloring Pages: DIY Quiet Book Activity (Digital Download)
Seriously, where was Etsy when I was growing up?! Make my own bubble machine… SAY LESS.
DIY Bubble Machine Kit – Educational STEM Toy for Kids
I'm always looking for a reading incentive for my kids. Sparkly gummy worm bookmarks are just the ticket!
Gummy Worm Bookmark: Holographic Reading Accessory
An infinity mirror and a tulip had a love child. Fall asleep dreaming about endless fields of flowers. Even if that 6:00 a.m. alarm clock is gonna ruin absolutely everything.
DIY Tulip Mirror LED Night Light Kit, Handmade Gift
Not just for birthdays… I keep this cute kitty on display year round. But what a cool thing to gift your kid in 12 or so years. The birthday candle they remember from all those family celebrations. Things don't have to be so disposable. ya know?
Year of the Tiger Cake Topper | Porcelain Figurine | Camp Hollow Collectable Heirloom Art | Birthday Candle Holder | Collect them All!
We're just a little bit frog obsessed in this household. But seriously, think of all the tiny dioramas you can build together for this guy!
Handmade Crochet Frog Toy, Movable Arms and Legs, Frog Shoes, Amigurumi Plush Animal
Dude, watch your kid beam with pride when you hand them one of their own creations. I can't get over how cool this thing is.
Custom Crochet Toy from Child's Drawing 12 inch 30cm Made to Order Etsy's Pick
The new ocean themed plushies at Build a Bear are so cute! We don't go there very often… mostly for celebrations. But I like to look ahead of time to see what's new. This angler fish is so funky and fun!
Anglerfish Stuffed Animal | Build-A-Bear
We were lucky enough to go to Costa Rica a few years ago and seeing a toucan in the wild was an amazing experience. My kids still talk about it all the time.
Too Cute Toucan Stuffed Animal
The mash-up we all need. Lobster slush lives!!
Fruit Punch Lobster Slushie Plushie
A press on nail craze took swept my kiddo's school. These were a hit since they were donut themed. Super cute!
imPRESS Mini Super Duper Press-On Nails - Kiss | Ulta Beauty
Ok, I want kids who know how to play chess but I don't know how to play chess so… We have to learn together! This set is so intuitive. Theres a reason why it holds a steady 4.7 star rating on Amazon.
No Stress Chess by Winning Moves - 20 Years