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Holiday Traditions & Gift Ideas
28 items
By
Shel Holtmeyer
Simple traditions, toys, and activities that help us create meaningful, low stress holidays with kids.
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Toys we’re adding for pretend play
Elf on the shelf
Melissa and Doug
Toys we’re adding for pretend play
A collection of toys we’re adding to our pretend play setup, chosen to encourage imagination and creative play during the holidays and beyond.
Building pretend play area for my children
Casdon De'Longhi Barista Coffee Machine Toy
Doctors kit
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit, 25-Piece
Sweet pretend-play accessory that lets kids carry their dolls just like mom.
GAGAKU Baby Doll Carrier with Adjustable Straps
I plan to use these to house felt items in the Melissa and Doug Grocery Store
Glad Plastic Storage Basket Set - 9 Pack
Such a great pretend play toy
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Adventure Bay Rug
Love these sets
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden Magnetic Play
Barbie styling kit with stencils and pretend makeup for creative hair and beauty play.
Horizon Barbie Magazine - Hair & Makeup Fun
Simple pretend dentist kit that supports imaginative play and familiarizes kids with dental visits.
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set
I’m planning to use this for more than just a grocery store. Pinterest has been giving me soo many ideas.
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Pretend Grocery Store
Wooden pretend drink set for imaginative play and pretend kitchen or café setups.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Drink Dispenser Toy
Wooden gingerbread house play set for pretend decorating and imaginative holiday play.
Melissa & Doug Pink Wooden Gingerbread House Reusable, Mess-Free Play Set Activity for Boys and Girls
Elf on the shelf
A collection of Elf on the Shelf ideas, accessories, and fun additions to make this holiday tradition easier and more fun for our family.
our elf
Elf on The Shelf: Blue-Eyed Girl Scout Elf
not necessary but I thought it would be a cute addition to our elf :)
Elf on the Shelf Snowflake Skirt & Scarf
loved the props on this
Printable Elf Kit 24 Days Bundle – Christmas Elf Props, Activities, Arrival Letters, Elf Ideas & Games, Instant Download
I'm a DIY kind of mom so I'm going to try this out this year
24 Day Elf Mega Bundle Elf Kit Elf Games Elf Notes Elf Activities Elf Ideas Elf Letters Santa Letter & Nice Certificate Instant Download E23
Melissa and Doug
A collection of Melissa & Doug toys we use and love, especially for pretend play and hands-on fun during the holidays.
Such a great pretend play tool
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Adventure Bay Rug
Love these sets
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden Magnetic Play
Simple pretend dentist kit that supports imaginative play and familiarizes kids with dental visits.
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set
There are so many things you can do with this! Pinterest has been giving me so many ideas. And we will not be repainting.
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Pretend Grocery Store
Condiment set for pretend cooking and imaginative kitchen play.
Melissa & Doug 5-Piece Condiments Play Set
Pretend vet play set that encourages imaginative play and caring for stuffed animals.
Melissa & Doug Pet Vet Play Set, 24-Piece
Wooden pretend drink set for imaginative play and pretend kitchen or café setups.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Drink Dispenser Toy
Stainless steel play cookware set for pretend cooking and kitchen role play.
Melissa & Doug 8-Piece Stainless Steel Play Set
Wooden alphabet puzzle for letter recognition and early literacy practice.
Melissa & Doug Alphabet Puzzle 52 pcs
Wooden rescue vehicles set for imaginative play and storytelling.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Rescue Vehicles & Garage
Wooden number puzzle for number recognition and early math practice.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Number Puzzles 40 pcs
Pretend doctor kit that supports imaginative play and caring role play.
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit, 25-Piece
Wooden gingerbread house play set for pretend decorating and imaginative holiday play.
Melissa & Doug Pink Wooden Gingerbread House Reusable, Mess-Free Play Set Activity for Boys and Girls
