According to Catherine Jacoby, Marketing Manager at Toys R Us, there is an interesting toy trend this year. Parents and children are looking for stress-relieving toys that transcend age, like LEGO, role-playing games and dollhouses. Keeping this in mind, as well as the fact that a whopping 80 percent of toys end up in landfills, incinerators, and in our oceans, I’ve put together a conscious Christmas Gift Guide for Kids for 2023.
Hook & Pine is a small local business owned by wife and husband duo. They are passionate about kindling a love and respect for nature and the environment with their own kids. This is also the philosophy behind their beautiful toys. Whether it’s with their explorer kit, wooden stick loaders or laptop, their aim is to encourage kids to delve into their own imaginary worlds. All their products are made by hand and from sustainable materials as far as possible. We especially love their wooden cameras and binoculars.
Peet and I have found that LEGO is a favourite with our godchildren and our own little girl. Not only is LEGO great for mastering skills, such as problem solving, it’s also a wonderful way to spend time together as a family. Another great thing about LEGO is its durability. They last forever and can be bought second-hand at a reasonable price. There are many options available, but I personally love the festive inspired ones for this time of the year. How cute is this Brick Headz Nutcracker?
For the little ones who love building things, this DIY bird feeder kit is bound to be a hit. The kit comes with easy-to-follow building instructions and is a great way to get your kids into the garden and interested in birds. It’s available from Babylonstoren’s online shop.
A book always makes a great gift. In her book Dis nie lekker nie, dis baie lekker! author Lise and her little boy Leonard explore different countries, learn about their cultures and food. The book is full of cute and easy recipes, that should keep your little ones busy for at least a part of the school holidays. Unfortunately, at the moment the book is only available in Afrikaans. Contact Lise directly at 0714180076 to get your copy.
I love these kiddies Gardening tools from tiny tree toys. Add a colourful plant pot, a packet of seeds or a tray of seedlings, and you have the perfect gift for the little budding gardener in your life.
A Premixed baking bottle is the perfect gift for the little foodie in your life. Mr. Price has a wonderful assortment of Premixed bottles and bags available. I especially love their Rainbow cupcake mix.
Happy gift shopping!
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