Shopping guides on everything you need when you have little kids – from preschool gear to road trip toys to gift ideas for kids ages 1-5.
Stocking stuffers for little kids don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. In my son’s stocking, I like to include items like bath toys, travel toys, every day items that are a little more special, and something with his name or initials.
In this gift guide, you’ll find stocking stuffer ideas that are perfect for little kids ages 1 to 5 that they’re sure to love.
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As a preschooler, my son loves many of the same types of toys as he did as a toddler, including building toys, puzzles, and play pretend toys. But these toys are a bit more advanced and have more pieces – and are honestly a bit more fun to play with.
The toys on this list are best for ages 3.5 years old to 5. Everything on this list are toys that we own or have asked for this holiday season for our 4 year old.
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Toddlers are the perfect combination of fun and crazy. At this age, my son really loved puzzles, building toys, play pretend toys, and toys that helped him get out all that energy.
In this gift guide, you’ll find our favorite toys for two and three year olds. And most of these toys are still played with today. I’m sure you’ll find something on this list that your toddler will love for many years to come.
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Stumped on what to get your little ones for Christmas and Hanukkah this year? I’ve put together a collection of gift ideas of our favorite toys for kids ages 1 to 5, along with a Hanukkah gift guide and a guide to stocking stuffers.
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One year olds can be hard to shop for – especially if you’re a first time mom and you’re not sure what they would like or be appropriate for their age.
In this gift guide you’ll find some of our favorite toys for one year olds that our son loved for many years. In fact, he still plays with many of these toys today.
You’re sure to find something perfect for your little one this Christmas!
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Every year during Hanukkah, we love to include a Jewish or holiday-themed gift for one of the eight nights. This gift guide includes our favorites from the Mensch on the Bench collection, awesome Hanukkah Magna-Tiles, a play pretend Hanukkah set, Hanukkah craft items, and our favorite Hanukkah books. These gifts are perfect for children ages 1-5.
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After my son phased out of the airline lap child parameters, we decided to focus on road trips as a family. Now that we have a few big road trips under our belt, including one to Canada!, I wanted to share our favorite car toys for toddlers and preschoolers, car necessities, and travel accessories.
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Preschool is almost here! But the choices of tot-sized gear is frankly overwhelming. Have no fear! I’ve put together a list of backpacks, lunch boxes, change of clothes bags and water bottles for your favorite preschooler-to-be.
Everything on my preschool gear list has been recommended by other moms, is something I’ve purchased or has top-notch reviews.
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