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Kids (gifts that aren't just plastic toys)

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Overconsumption is a hard cycle to break particularly when you have kids who get showered with kids from friends and family. These are a few unconventional gift ideas that will last a lot longer than a plastic toy.
 
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I started a set of these for each of my kids and they are connected to a private Instagram account where I upload photos. Once I hit 60 photos they automatically print a book and mail it to us. My kids LOVE these and they love looking back on the mem...
Chatbooks - High Quality Custom Photo Books - Easy Photo Book ...
 
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Each one of my kids had this book (personalized with their name) They love reading it and every one is a slightly different story due to the letters in their name. The illustrations are great and I love that we were able to add a personal message at ...
Lost My Name by Wonderbly
 
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We try to keep our kids in some kind of activity they enjoy doing. It makes it extra special when they have a personalized bag that makes them feel put together and keeps all their sport or activity items organized.
Custom Duffle Bags
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These come in so many fun colors and you don't have to print your child's name you can write empowering messages too which I think is amazing particularly for little girls.
Personalized pencils
 
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I'm not sure I met a child who doesn't like to color not to mention one that is personalized for them.
Personalized Kids Color Books
 
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Encourage reading with these fun and playful bookmarks. The perfect accessory to go with a new book.
Kids Personalized Bookmarks
 
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Get them in the kitchen with you where you can make memories together and all the better than in their own little apron that is just there size.
Cute Little Chef Apron
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We all know bedtime can be hard. These are beautiful and create just enough light to sooth those nighttime worries.
Custom night light, Moon & stars butterfly or rainbow for kids room decor, personalize with your name
 
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One with a little more color and fun animal shapes. Again perfect to make their bedroom feel a little more them.
Kids Personalized Acrylic Night Light
 
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What a way to encourage getting outside and exploring the world around them. They can keep this for a long time and look back at what their perspective was when they were young. How cool is that!
Custom Travel Journal for Kids,
 
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Bright colors, fun font and you can't get it confused with someone else's towel (a Mom's DREAM!) lol.
Groovy RETRO Style Personalized Beach Towel
 
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If you have the space I love this for a little boy. They can see all their cars and once it's filled then no more trucks! ha, who am I kidding?
Toy Car Parking Garage
 
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This does take a little bit of prep work but after that the kids have a ball doing it. I love how creative they get.
Marbling Paint Art Kit for Kids
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I was tired of holding all the shells my kids found on the beach. These little bags were just their size and they LOVED them. It was a huge hit!
Seashell Bags For Kids
 
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This was a must purchase for me when we recently visited The Smoky Mountains. We bought one for the entire family and my kids loved getting it stamped to “prove” we visited the National Park. We also bough some stickers for specific places within the...
Passport Books - Americas National Parks