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Popular Gifts For Teens

Teens, probably are the most difficult to please when it comes to Christmas and birthday presents. Sometimes, giving them what’s on the trend or any popular gifts are still unable to make them happy. We already have two in the house and they are a little bit different from each other. Although most of the times, our second son is idolizing his big brother.

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I am not an expert when it comes to teens but according to my first son, they are getting the presents they really wished for. So, to help you decide what kind of gifts you are giving to your teen kid, check this Popular Gifts For Teens List.

Popular Gifts For Teens

Musical Instrument

Perhaps due to the popularity of YouTube and song covers, teens suddenly wanted to be musicians. My son has his first Ukelele and he is enjoying it. We are planning to give them more musical instruments this Holiday but we are still undecided what type. A guitar might be perfect for our eldest as he is the one who has a strong endearment for music.

Gaming Phone

Who doesn’t love mobile games? Even our daughter loves playing games on her phone. A gaming phone is one of the best popular gifts among teenagers. Every teen we know has a gaming phone, maybe because it is really a necessity. Aside from gaming, it is easier o contact them especially when you are not around. But of course, you should set limitations when it comes to gaming and utilizing the Internet.

Headset

To pair the gaming phone, you should buy a headset and not just only an ordinary one. Try to invest in a high-end headset for durability and quality. You can also try Bluetooth headset for them to enjoy their games more. For teen boys, a wireless headset is a must and for teen girls, look for a fancy one.

Shoes

It is ideal to buy your teens good quality shoes. It is one of the most important accessories of a person, the kind of shoes you are wearing will represent your personality. So give them the best quality shoes, they will surely love a pair and will last longer than ordinary and cheap shoes. It doesn’t need to be so expensive, you can check reviews and the brand’s credibility. If you can, buy local and if you know a good brand, kindly recommended it too. Tip: teenagers love casual shoes and basketball shoes.

Book Series

Our kids love reading and we have a mini library in the house. My teens love reading book series and of course, their favorite is Harry Potter Books! Actually, the whole family loves Harry and we got a collection of the series. We are looking forward to collecting other series too. Maybe this Holiday, we will buy a new collection for them. It is a great way to enhance their imagination.

In choosing a gift for a teen, you need to remember to always involve them. Ask them what they want. For our kids, I ask them to make a lit of their preferred gift. Give us a few choices and we will decide which one to give based on budget and availability.

Best Gifts For Kids 3- 10 Years Old

Christmas is the best time of the year to be with our loved ones and enjoy together. Exchanging Christmas best gifts is one of the amazing things everyone enjoys. Sometimes giving the best gift for kids is a little bit tricky. Imagine if the kids get what they wished for, they will surely be happy and so do the parents too. For kids 3 to 10 years old, guessing what will please them is quite hard. You will either get a thank you kiss or a tantrum. Of course, parents will get upset too if they will receive the latter reaction. Well, you can’t blame that on the kid, rather, check what kind of gift will surely make them happy.

Best Gift For Kids Aged 3 to 10

Bike

Did you remember your joy when you received your first bike, or when you actually ride on it? Nothing beats the enthusiasm, right? You will never get wrong with a bike but make sure you buy one suitable for your child’s age. For 3-5 years old, look for those who have training wheels. For 6-8, find something that has 14-16 inches wheels. For older kids, they will love something bigger, a bike with around or over 18 inches wheels.

Book

If your kid is a bookworm, or if you want him/her to be one, then buy more books. You can even aid in wakening her spirit by giving a book. It is one of the best gifts in the world for all ages. Just make sure to buy which suits your kid, know what kind of genre he/she will enjoy. Books can let your child imagine the way he/she wants to and also enhance comprehension skills.

Play pretend toys

When we were young, we all loved pretending like adults- a teacher or a pilot. You can see a lot of play pretend toys in the market, from miniature to life-sized toys. If your place is small and you are on a budget, you can buy portable play pretend set where you can fold after playing. For spacious houses and have huge back or front yard, it is best to buy life-sized play pretend toys. A set of slide and playhouse is definitely one of the best gifts for kids.

Origami Brainteaser or Rubix Cube

If you have a kid who isn’t that active or a geek, an origami brainteaser or Rubix cube is perfect. These two toys are really brain twisting and at the same time, enhances brain development. You can also check other brain-enhancing toys as the best gifts for kids who love learning and intellectual challenges.

Building Blocks

Kids who love imagining and building things are fond of playing building blocks such as Lego and Mega Bloks. For kids 6 and under, it would be best to buy the Mega Bloks Classic. You can also consider the mid-sized blocks like Lego Duplo. For bigger kids, you can get the smaller version of building blocks.

There are many options for the best gifts for kids but these 5 are our top most favorites. Perhaps, having 5 kids who have different attitudes, likes, and style, it is easier now for us to know which will get the excitement out of them.

5 Perfect Christmas Gifts For Babies

Christmas is definitely one of the most wonderful time of the year. Perhaps some say because of it is the time where many received their bonuses and Christmas gifts. However, the true essence of the Holiday is the time spent with the family and how you will make them happy. Giving gifts is one of the best ways to express your love to your family, especially to kids and elderly. Whether a gift has a huge value or priceless, it is still the thoughts that count.

However, it isn’t that easy to think of what is the best gift you can give to your loved ones especially if you are clueless about what they will appreciate. This usually happens to babies, they may be not able to tell you what they really want but of course, there are unisex gift ideas that are perfect for them. Since Baby Marius is still the baby, we are planning to give him something he will surely love. If you are still undecided on what kind of gift babies under two will appreciate, here are what you need to know.

5 Perfect Christmas Gifts For Babies

Mega Bloks

If you want a baby genius, this toy is a must. It helps stimulate your child’s creativity and also helps in their cognitive development. This toy saves my kids from a lot of tantrums when they are young and it will be a nice gift for Marius too. Aside from that, this is the most durable toy ever! Like for real. The oldest Mega Bloks in our toy room is as old as my first born who is 14 years old.

Kiddie Bikes

He’s really fond of his siblings every time they go biking in our subdivision’s road. He used to ride on his ride on car and stroll along with his Ate. But, he is now eyeing for a real kiddie bike. He is growing so fast, last week he is trying to jump off the stairs.

Puzzle

A wooden puzzle is quite interesting, I find some from the mall. Since babies and toddler are messy most of the times they have water or milk spills, throwing up, and the like. Oh, almost forgot- tantrums like throwing things and reaping things apart. Don’t get a paper or board puzzle, go get a wooden puzzle and you will thank later.

Mini Ball Pit

The last time we go out, the kids have a blast at the ball pit and so do Marius enjoyed the mini ball pit and slide at the Playdium in FunRanch. So, this leads us to put a mini ball pit on the list, maybe a tent full of balls is a good idea.

Doodle Pad

Who doesn’t love doodling? Babies and toddlers really love doodling and exploring with their hands and a bunch of doodling pens and crayons. There are many doodle pads out on the market but what we like most is the doodle table from Hallmark Warehouse Sale. You will be able to save your wall from your toddler’s different strokes of colors and arts.

Do we have the same thinking? If you have something in mind, kindly recommend Christmas gifts for babies. As of now, these are making our list for Marius this coming Christmas. Can’t wait to hear his giggles and thank you kisses while opening his Christmas gifts under his favorite tree.