The holidays are right around the corner. From the “gift of time” and stocking stuffers to gifts that give back and even DIY gifts that are inexpensive but from the heart, we will share some holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list.
GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME
The holidays are here, so let’s take a poll: Ham, Prime Rib or Turkey… what will be at your Christmas feast?
Regardless of your answer, Omaha Steaks is here for you! We indulged on their Holiday Spiral Sliced Ham Dinner (and it was incredible, and so simple to prepare). We’ll be serving prime rib on Christmas Day, and we had their mouth-watering Turkey for Thanksgiving, so no matter how you slice it, you can’t go wrong with Omaha Steaks.
From delicious side dishes like vegetables and potatoes, to a variety of desserts, everything you need for a complete meal regardless is available and for any size guestlist. We love the idea of stocking up on burgers and franks, as well as array of appetizers so you’re never left without a meal option when relatives to decide to stay longer than originally intended.
It’s so simple to follow instructions and have the perfect feast delivered right to your doorstep. Take advantage of their generous holiday sales!
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK & INSPIRE
Teaching children about different cultures and the world around them can be a challenging concept. For Purpose Kids is not only inspiring the next generation of global citizens but also giving back. The dolls are beautifully hand-knit by Artisans in Peru. Global Kidizen collection is a group of diverse characters from around the world, inspiring children to discover different cultures embrace others and encourage belonging. Each doll features its own cultural story designed to connect hearts by highlighting similarities and celebrating differences. They are hand-knit by artisans in Peru with nontoxic yarn, which makes them safe to snuggle. For example, we love Ming Lee. She is from China and loves to paint and going to art museums. She also loves eating noodles and jumping rope with her friends. For Purpose, Kids recently won the Oppenheim Toy portfolio Platinum Award. We also love that For Purpose Dolls gives back to support global communities. Each doll purchased gives back to an organization from that country, that the doll represents. Plus they also have a lot of great free sources on their site.
For Purpose Kids also has the Connecting Hearts Collection. Each color represents a different character trait. You can pair them with the Kindness cards to inspire a friend. We love the idea of writing a note about a quality you see in your child or friend and pairing it with a heart as a reminder of how they can encourage others through their character. For Purpose Kids is also was recently awarded the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award and made the 2023 Best Toys for Toddlers List!
STOCKING STUFFERS
Keeping little hands busy whether you’re traveling to grandma’s.. or maybe you just need kids to have crafts that provide independence from parents so you can attend to the cooking in the kitchen or socialize with guests, there are many ways for creativity through art activities.
One of our favorites is the new Wixels sets from Crayola. Inexpensive and reusable — two key words! — innovative way to do pixel art while teaching concentration and patience in a creative way. Once done can show off masterpieces and display in house too.
DIY PHOTO GIFTS OR TAGS
Think about using your printer for more than work or copies, use it as a photo print center to create thoughtful gifts this holiday season. We use the HP Envy Printer, but you can use your own home computer, and take photo paper, print pictures and then use those to create family ornaments, frames or even gift tags. We love selecting a photo from a trip or special memory, printing it out and pairing it with a unique frame. Another fun idea is to print out photos from all of the holiday adventures and use washi tape and stickers to create fun borders. This is something easy that kids can do and makes a thoughtful gift for others. We also love that HP has lots of fun printables for the holiday season. They have gift tags and photo ornament templates, plus lots more to explore and create.
