My Holiday Gift Guide is back with more gift ideas than ever! I separated the kid categories by age and interest (based mainly on the wish lists of my own kids through the years), added a bunch of new categories (like the Future Politician and the 80’s kid), and included tons of great options for adults (like the Pandemic Ready Dad and the Chrissy Teigen Wannabe). For the first time ever, I have categories for tweens, teenagers and grandparents too. Oh, and Pet Lovers! I promise, if you scroll through the whole guide, you will find unique ideas for everyone you know.
I also added a diverse toys category at the top. This category is obviously great for kids of color, but I think it’s also important for white parents to add diversity to their kids’ toy boxes and book shelves. This is especially easy to do with the Barbie Fashionistas line which are $8 each. There are literally hundreds of doll options with different skin colors, body sizes, hair textures and disabilities. This isn’t sponsored; I’ve just noticed that having a variety of Barbies for my kids has made a huge difference in how they play and how they view the world.
Okay, without further ado, here is…
The Mommy Shorts Holiday Gift Guide:
Addy American Girl Doll
Crayola Colors of the World Crayon Box and Marker Pack
My Family Builders
Ken Fashionista Doll
Once Upon A World
Barbies Fashionista (Pack of Four, Vitiligo, Wheelchair, Prosthetic Leg)
Creatable World Doll
Who’s That? Community Helpers Game
Kendall Wellie Wisher Doll
The “Kid’s Book About” series was just featured in Oprah’s favorite things! Congrats to them. They deserve it. You can find all these titles and more (like depression, climate change, autism, adoption, etc.) by clicking here.
Galaxy Light Star Projector
Harry Potter Box Set
Bubble Gum Kit
Xplora Watch
Canon Powershot
Secret Decoder Ring
Keracolor Conditioner Hair Dye
Skincare Mini Fridge
LED Lights
Imposter t-shirt
Among Us Plush Toys
Narcissa Malfoy Wand
Mini Backpack
Projector
12 Days of Glow Mask Set
Doughnut helmet
Mini Brands
American Girl Bakery Set
Rebecca American Girl Doll
Mini Doughnut Maker
Non-Stick Pancake Pan
Scooter Tassels
Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Please, Mr. Panda
Ginny Weasley Wand
Panda Camera
Rowan Ear Piercing Subscription
Who Was? Book Series
Play Doh Slime Kit
Barbie Dreamhouse
Brio Pinball Game
The Bad Guys Book Set
Pokémon Card Binder
Squeekee the Dog
Hidden Side Lego Set
DIY Robot Kit
Hover Star UFO
Pie Face Cannon
Air Hockey Table
Rainbow Floor Floatie
Shrinky Dinks Mini Artist Kit
Polly Pocket Ski Set
Trolls World Tour Lego Set
Mixy Squish
Rainbow Unicorn Robe
Nail Art Kit
My Little Pony Set
ABC Beads Bracelet Making Kit
Duplo Starter Set
National Geographic Stepping Stones
Fisher Price Piggy Bank
Wood Unicorn Activity Center
My Pal Scout
Melissa and Doug Shapes Wooden Chunky Puzzle
Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella
Utex Pop-Up Play Tent
Wooden Circus Tent Set
United States Map Wood Puzzle
Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris Doll
American Flag Sunglasses
Election Night Board Game
The Electoral College: A Kid’s Guide
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark
Courtney American Girl Doll
Caboodle Case
Monchhichi
Lite Brite
Retro Gameboy
Rubik’s Cube
Care Bear
Perfection
Pogo Ball
Retro View Master
Polly Pocket Partytime Surprise
Cabbage Patch Doll
Mr. Potato Head
Panda Mug
Panda Robe
Panda Pajamas
Panda Socks
Panda Slippers
Little Panda Coin Bank
Panda Stuffy
Panda Watch
Sequin Panda Backpack
Panda Hat with Handwarmers
Microkickboard Cruiser
VR Goggles
Kid’s DJ Set
Remote Control Paper Airplane
Sphero
Wreck This Journal
Exploding Kittens
Speks
Amazon Kids’ Echo Dot
Wireless Karaoke Microphone
Rainbow Bath Bomb
Nintendo Labo
Rockets of Awesome Sequin Bomber Jacket
RBG Collar Onesie
Little Feminist Book
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Box Set
RBG Action Figure
Encouraging Pencils
Rosie The Riveter Action Figure
HerStory Museum Puzzle
Wonder Women Bingo
The Future is Female Tee
Merida Doll
Oy Vey Socks
Challah Salt and Pepper Shakers
Menorah
The Jewish Cookbook
Dreidel Set
Godiva Hanukkah Gift Box
Hanukkah Cookie Cutters
Hanukkah Onesie
Challah Bread Mold
Mensch on the Bench
DAYS Hanukkah in a Box
Edible Candy Kit
Coding and Robotics Kit
Lip Balm Boutique Kit
Loop Lab Box Subscription
Domino Set
LEGO Creator Roller Coaster
Paper Unicorns Kit
Rainbow Clay Kit
Mini Treats Sewing Kit
Confetti Crayons
Unicorn Craft Kit
Frosty Treats Jewelry Kit
Studio in a Box
Quick Knit Loom Kit
Art Easel
Layer Cake Leveling and Frosting Kit
Smiley Spatula
Complete Baking Kit
Reusable Baking Cups
Candy Melting Pot
Flour Shop Rainbow Explosion Cake Kit
Unicorn Baking Set
Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker
American Girl Baking Book
Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ Crocs Charms
Springfree Trampoline
Instax Polaroid Camera
Vmini Water Bottle
Scrunchie Pack
Penny Board
Ultimate Jewelry Kit
Dylan’s Candy Bar Box
Fairy Lights
Hair Chalk
Beanbag Chair
Clip-On Ring Light
No One Asked for This by Cazzie David
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Amazon Firestick
Weighted Blanket
Boba Tea Tapioca Bubbles
Cake My Day Face Mask
Mini Succulent Terranium Set
PlayStation 4
Ring Light Tripod
Eyeshadow Palette
Escape Room in a Box
Pusheen Stuffy
Operation PetScan
Dog Sweater
Personalized Dog Portrait
ABCs of Cats Puzzle
American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds Guide
Cat Socks
Chuckit! Indoor Dog Ball
Bark Box Subscription
I Like Dogs and Maybe 3 People T-Shirt
Personalized Pet Pillow
Chunky Knit Throw Blanket
Blue Light Glasses
Extra Long Cheese Board
Six-In-One Coffee Table Games
Home Base Welcome Mat
Geode Coasters
AirPods
Split Decision Pie Pan
How to Cook for Beginners
Succulent Pot Set
Alexa Dot with Clock
SodaStream
Personal Trainer Mirror
Hypervolt Massage Gun
Omoton Phone Stand
Fitbit Inspire
Lululemon Align Leggings
BOSU Ball
Pilates Magic Circle
NorthFace Running Jacket
Foam Roller
Manduka yoga mat
Free Weights
Airpods
Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook
Emergency Survivalist Kit
Dad Apron
Packable Waterproof Backpack
3x Cotton Layer Masks with Filter Slots
Golf Ball Ice Cube Tray
Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer
Chilling Whiskey Stones
Pistachio Bowl
Food Vacuum Sealer
Fit Bit Versa 3
Roller Rabbit Pajamas Set
Flippy iPad Pillow
Cozy Socks Pack
Ugg Robe
Not Today Satan Candle
Coop Home Luxury Pillows
Amazon Fire Tablet
The COMFY: Wearable Blanket
Faux Fur Blanket
Toms Ivy Slippers
Rose Quartz Roller
Tinkle Eyebrow Razor
PMD Bluetooth Facial Brush
Microneedling Roller
Rodan + Fields Lash Boost
Living Proof Night Cap Hair Mask
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer
DryBar Curling Wand
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Ice Roller
Tweezerman with Case
Essie Base, Polish, and Top Coat Set
Oribe Gold Lust Hair Oil
PedEgg
Ardell Brow Tint
Baby Foot Exfoliator
Manicure Tool Kit
Hair Remover
ZitSticka Pack
Pandemic
Chess
What Do You Meme?
Big Boggle
Rummikub
Black Lives Matter DC Puzzle
Roll-Up Puzzle Mat
Codenames
Scrabble
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
PopBabies Portable Blender
Food, Ya Burnt Oven Mitt
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
Pampered Chef Cookie Scoop
Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Breakfast in Bed Table
Chefman Air Fryer
Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Chefman Electric Kettle
Nitro Cold Brew Keg
Notorious RBG Mug
Starbucks Flavored Coffee Syrup Set
Vobaga Coffee Warmer
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve
Nespresso Vertuo
Yeti Rambler + Straw Accessory
Milk Frother
Folding Easel
Arteza Brush Marker Set
Beginner’s Guide to Lettering & Modern Calligraphy
Modern Watercolor Botanical Guidebook
Paint Brush Variety Pack
“When You Needle Little Time for Yourself” Beginner’s Knitting Kit
Embroidery Kit
Cricut Air 2
Acrylic Paint Set
The Home Edit Life
Stanley Home Painting Set
Refrigerator Organizers
iRobot Roomba
Bosch Laser Distance Measurer
Samsung TV Frame
Ring Video Doorbell
Metal Bread Box
BLACK + DECKER 68-Piece Tool Kit
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
HoMedics Footbath
Heating Pad
Take Care Journal
Pillow Ritual Relaxation Spray
Mini Facial Steamer
Relax Girl Candle
Essential Oil Diffuser
Rose Bubble Bath
Bamboo Bathtub Tray
Silk Sleeping Mask
Aura Digital Frame
Bond Touch Bracelets
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Letters to My Grandchild
Indoor Herb Garden
Blue Skies Umbrella
Ice Cream Cone Sundae Cups
Tile Mate Item Locator
My Family Cookbook
Smartphone Picture Printer
Personalized Photo Sequin Pillow
Non Sequin Custom Photo Throw Pillow
The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting
Dinosaur Chips and Dip
Come in/Go Away Reversible Doormat
Bring Me Coffee Socks
I Am Very Busy Travel Mug
Mr. Food Plate
Mommy Shorts Tote
Go The F*ck To Sleep Candle
Amazon Echo with Clock
iPad Case with Handle and Stand
I’m Outta Here Luggage Tag
I’m Proud to Be a Remarkably Average Parent Mug
Okay, that’s it! Did you find something? There’s going to be a gift guide giveaway announced soon, so please follow @mommyshorts on Instagram to look out for it!
What a great compilation! Thank you! I think I remember you got Mazzy a Comfy last year(?). Did you think the junior size is the best size for a tween? My 10 year, whose the size of a 12 year old, wants one but I’m just not sure whether to get her a junior or adult size.
Love this! The stop motion animation kit linked in MAZZY’s 8 year old list, it links to the same animation kit in the 9 year old list – do you have a different link or is it the same kit? Thanks!
Great list. Just bought the newer model of the led lights off Amazon for my 15 year old daughter who has been bugging me for months to get some. Same brand/store but a little cheaper and WiFi capable so you can use an app on your phone to control them.
This list is legit. I just asked my 12 and 13yo nieces for their lists. They both have LED light strips and the younger has the crazy blanket hoodie.