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Things my kids love that I would 100% buy again
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items This might be the most random list. Toys, books, etc that would gift to a friend!
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Crafty things
Toys on toys on toys
Books I had never seen before becoming a mom
Misc for sure
Crafty things
Crafty things I’ve probably bought more than once
Ok here’s what you need to know about scribble scribbles. Buy a set or two with a tub/shower thing. Once you have those, you can just buy new pets and markers to add to your stash. We have had the same supplies for YEARS. I’ve tossed pets that got to...
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Ocean Lagoon Toy Set, Coloring Gift for Girls and Boys, Shark Toy for Kids, Arts & Crafts
If I could, these little sets with the silicone “strings” are the only bead activity I would ever do. I would say ages 4+ could almost do them mostly unsupervised.
Disney Princess Necklace Activity Case Kit
We have purchased these cardboard forts multiple times and they are SO GREAT! They color on it and play with it for weeks. If a spot gets ruined I just tape it up and they keep playing 🤪
Christmas Craft Cocoa Camper Fort - Mondo Llama™
Toys on toys on toys
Toys that I would gift to a friend with no second thoughts
This was my then 2yo’s Santa gift last year and he plays with them DAILY. A great gift for a toddler who’s into trucks/cars. Little start set to kickstart their monster jams obsession 🤪😆
Monster Jam Monster Truck Diecast 9pk - 1:64 Scale
Ok, I DON’T love that they’re mystery, but my 3yo is obsessed with these and I LOVE the size. Great for church bags!
Monster Jam Mini Blind Bag
All three of my kids have played with this allll the time since we got it last Christmas
Our Generation Hop In Dog Carrier & Pet Plush Puppy for 18" Dolls: Doll Accessories with Leash & Collar Set
These silicone fire stick remotes are amazing! My youngest looooved these for so long! I just passed ours on to my sister. Very sturdy, and you can put a lanyard thing on them.
Fu Store Silicone Teething Toys for Babies
Disney princess dresses for 18inch dolls??? Yea please!!! My girls looove these!! and I loved the price 🤩
18in Doll Clothes 6Pcs Princess Costumes
Ok, I wish I had known how gross bath toys get when I was a new mom. I would have only ever used ones like these! We’ve had this set for a year and they’re amazing. Not a single drop of water in them ✅
Hely Cancy Infant No Hole Animal Bath Toys
This is a toy that anytime friends were over, the visiting kids would end up being entranced with this!!! My kids loved hiding things in the doors 🙄
Melissa & Doug Take-Along Wooden Doorbell Dollhouse - Doorbell Sounds, Keys, 4 Poseable Wooden Dolls
I wanted to share the little Polly Pocket dollhouse we have but I couldn’t find it! But we have two of these little sets and my 6yo loves them.
Polly Pocket Cozy Dreamland Lamb Compact Playset with 1 Micro Doll and Pet Unicorn, Travel Toy with Food & Styling Accessories
Books I had never seen before becoming a mom
A lot of books we own are ones I know of from 20 years ago. But I love finding new ones that I am so happy someone wrote!!!
I have used this book DOZENS of times to help my kids during a tantrum, just at bedtime, etc. they love it and I love it. Highly recommend as a way to help kiddos visualize their emotions.
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
My 3yo is obsessed with this whole series. And I loooove the illustrations!!
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Board Book)
Misc for sure
Probably the most random thing I’ll recommend, but BUY A BUNCH OF THESE!!! use them for fort building, keeping butcher paper on the table for crafts, etc. we use these daily.
Hyper Tough 1-inch Metal Spring Clamp with Rubber Tips and Handles
Randomly one day my girls had 20 keychains. Grabbed these off Amazon and never had keychains floating around again 🤷🏻♀️😆
koboome Neoprene Wristlet Keychain 6 Pack
I know this says women’s but it cinches pretty tight - I got this for my daughter when she was only 5, so her wrist was very small obviously. I like that it’s more sturdy than like a kids character watch might be.
Casio LA20WH Women's Digital Watch LED