MODERN MONI HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

It’s that time of the year again and I cannot be more excited!! I am such a BIG gift giver when it comes to the holidays! Honestly, nothing makes me happier than to see the smiles on friends and my family’s faces. I do, however, try my best to keep presents to a minimum for my kids. I’ve attempted different gift tactics in the past, but it always seemed to get a little out of control.

With that being said, one of my girlfriends told me last year about following this simple little rhyme when it comes to gifting her kids: 1 WANT, 1 NEED, 1 WEAR, 1 READ. I think it’s a good way to ensure my kids not only appreciate the 4 things they do get, but it also makes me and *Santa* think about gifting quality things, rather than something that will be thrown out after a year. I also usually put together some wishlist items for grandma and grandpa to help them out with the gift buying process!

1 YEAR OLD GIFT IDEAS- RUSSELL

Russell will be starting daycare in the New Year, so a lot of his gift ideas revolve around lunchboxes and backpacks. Even if your child isn’t starting school, backpacks and little personalized towels, etc are always useful gift ideas!

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Native sneakers

Hooded bath towel

Digital basketball hoop

Pottery Barn Kids: anywhere chair

Pottery Barn Kids: lunchbox

Pottery Barn Kids: PK backpack

Urban Infant: cot sleeping bag

Ride on remote control jeep

Goosebumps shop: Naught or nice two piece set

Toy vacuum that works

DK First: Animal Encyclopedia

2 YEAR OLD GIFT IDEAS- CLEMENTINE

Clementine is always in need of clothes and of course her favorite blablakids dolls! I also found this incredible alarm clock to help alert your child when its “time to wake up” so cool! Check out the link!

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Pottery Barn Kids Castle Doll House

Playskool flashcards

iloveplum tutu dress

Harlow Jade Overalls and pants

Hooded bath towel

LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise Alarm Clock

Rainbow tunnel stacking toy

Blablakids dolls

5 YEAR OLD GIFT IDEAS- CHACHA

Chacha is into everything princess, so when she started asking me for a watch for Christmas I took her lead and made it an opportunity to teach her about time and how to read it. This “my first clock” will hopefully teach her how to do that. I also included some useful wearable gifts too.