gift guides

  • Personalized Puzzles

    One of my good friends started her own little tradition.  Every time she goes to a child’s first birthday party, she gets them one of these personalized name puzzles from Fat Brain Toys.  I absolutely love this idea! Each child receives a gift that is uniquely their own, and I can’t tell you how many children have learned to spell their names because they play with their puzzles so often.  The best part is that the buyer types in the child’s name, and then Fat Brain Toys creates it from that custom order – so there is no hunting down a name only to find that it doesn’t come in…

  • Favorite Things – Preschool Teacher Edition 2017

    Every year I play Oprah and share some of my all time favorite things from the past year.  The idea is that any of these items would make an incredible gift for the teacher in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a co-worker, a family member, or your child’s teacher, here are some fun ideas ** All links are affiliates** Bow Earrings – My favorite thing about these earrings is that they can be dressy or casual, they literally work with every outfit.  I have them in gold and silver and they get worn often! Happy Planner – A good planner is a must for any teacher. The best thing…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Preschoolers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Janod Magnetibooks – I want to play with these! The books come in a variety…

  • Toddler Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Toddlers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Oakiwear Rainboots – Practical is not always fun, but Oakiwear rainboots are definitely fun. They…

  • Favorite Things – Preschool Teacher Edition

    Every year I channel my inner Oprah to share my favorite things with you.  My hope is that this list will help you shop for gifts that your favorite preschool teacher is sure to love, just like I do! All of the links below are Amazon affiliates, here’s the list for 2016: I love my Alex and Ani bracelets because they can be casual or dressy – which is perfect for a preschool teacher’s wardrobe.  I also love that the price point makes them an ideal gift for any occasion.  I always have a water bottle with me, and my current favorites are glass bottles with a screw-off lid.  This…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the preschoolers in your life – these would also be great gifts for any preschool classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. If this Green Toys Salad Set doesn’t inspire healthy eating then I don’t know what will. I love Green Toys because they are made of recycled materials, and their food sets are so much fun, make sure to check out the Pizza Set too! A play kitchen is an amazing holiday…

  • Toddler Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the toddlers in your life – these would also be great gifts for any toddler classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. These Boon Water Pipes are the best bath toys! They suction to the wall of the bathtub and each pipe has a different function.  Toddlers can explore them each on it’s own, or line them up to create a pipe maze for the water to flow through.  This will definitely help…

  • Infant Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the infants in your life – these would also be great gifts for any infant classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. I always include these Sassy Ring’O Links in my infant gifts for a couple of reasons; They are simple toys that are safe for the smallest infants to grasp and chew, they don’t take up a ton of space making them easily portable and perfect for the diaper bag, they are…

  • Gift an Experience

    Do you have a special little one in your life? The holiday pressure is real when you want to impress your favorite kid.  One more toy that won’t stand out from the pile of other toys on Christmas morning doesn’t seem like enough for a really special kid.  This year, try something different, gift an experience that they will look forward to and remember for years to come.  Here are a few ideas: Go Ice SkatingTake an art or cooking class togetherVisit the children’s museumGo to a sporting eventMake a special keepsake togetherGo out to dinner, just the two of youSee a movie and splurge on snacksDecorate a Christmas ornamentVisit…