https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:38:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901320 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:08:32 +0000 jhd 2901320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: I so wish my ILs would go for an experience together rather than gifts. I would much prefer it! The vtech sit to stand walker was a big hit with both of my boys. Our older one got it for his first Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901229 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:38:39 +0000 lindseykaye 2901229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: The electric shaver is totally not silly! DH needed a new beard trimmer last year so that's what I pointed his mom to for a gift and it was well received.</p> <p>As for 20s/early 30s ladies, I've given One Line a Day style journals that have been loved by friends and my SIL.<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celestial-One-Line-Day-Cheng/dp/1452164606" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Celestial-One-Line-Day-Cheng/dp/1452164606</a><br /> They have TONS of design options to fit basically anyone's style and they're inexpensive so if you want you can supplement it with a little piece of jewlery or a nail polish without breaking the bank.</p> <p>ETA: These Keel's Simple Diary journals are also great gifts and come in a rainbow of colors (and are inexpensive as well).<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Keels-Simple-Diary-Light-Blue/dp/3836512270/ref=pd_cp_14_3/141-0555288-1019832?_encoding=UTF8&#038;pd_rd_i=3836512270&#038;pd_rd_r=4b7781bd-ef82-47e2-b7d3-21ea7977844d&#038;pd_rd_w=YCE0G&#038;pd_rd_wg=M7yUM&#038;pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&#038;pf_rd_r=Q1RPAG7222C1808RJZTB&#038;psc=1&#038;refRID=Q1RPAG7222C1808RJZTB" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Keels-Simple-Diary-Light-Blue/dp/3836512270/ref=pd_cp_14_3/141-0555288-1019832?_encoding=UTF8&#038;pd_rd_i=3836512270&#038;pd_rd_r=4b7781bd-ef82-47e2-b7d3-21ea7977844d&#038;pd_rd_w=YCE0G&#038;pd_rd_wg=M7yUM&#038;pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&#038;pf_rd_r=Q1RPAG7222C1808RJZTB&#038;psc=1&#038;refRID=Q1RPAG7222C1808RJZTB</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901228 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:35:29 +0000 erinbaderin 2901228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A good sale at Chapters today means I have spent a tonne of money this morning and done almost all of my shopping!</p> <p>B (5) is getting a Beyblade stadium and some Beyblades, this weird dragon thing he wanted (<a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/toys/untamed-legends-dragon-vulcan/771171139560-item.html?ikwid=dragon&#038;ikwsec=Home&#038;ikwidx=8" rel="nofollow">https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/toys/untamed-legends-dragon-vulcan/771171139560-item.html?ikwid=dragon&#038;ikwsec=Home&#038;ikwidx=8</a>), the Osmo hot wheels game, and a tabletop air hockey table. W (3) is getting the same dragon, a Playmobil space set, the Osmo Little Genius kit, and a hot wheels stow and go play set. </p> <p>I may have also bought myself a gravity blanket. I’ve wanted one for like a year and couldn’t turn down 35% off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901224 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:12:28 +0000 foodiebee 2901224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS (6 mo. by Christmas): I was thinking some sort of activity center. Any suggestions on ones your kids liked? Suggestions in general for this age or something he'd grow into and love?</p> <p>DH: Thinking a nice electric shaver. Is this a silly gift?</p> <p>My mom: Help! Not a single idea. She likes gardening, cooking, and reading.</p> <p>Any general suggestions for sisters in their late 20s/early 30s? I find it so challenging to gift them things and most of the time end up at Anthropologie or something...</p> <p>A friend of mine's family doesn't give gifts and instead takes a family trip each year (outside of vacay) for the holiday weekend to a cabin (picture fireplace, hot cocoa, cooking, board games, movies) and I love this idea and wish so much that my fam would get on board with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901221 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:47:55 +0000 hilary 2901221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: Craft supplies are often good stocking stuffers if your kids are into that...glitter glue, washi tape, twist up markers or crayons, pipe cleaners, new glue stick, googly eyes, etc. My kids go through craft supplies like crazy and get excited for new supplies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901216 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:01:58 +0000 periwinklebee 2901216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: @bhbee: Thank you! Bought it! Bonus points that it will go really well with our kitchen, where we have an antique (functioning!) blue freestanding stove from the 1910s. </p> <p>I figure assembly can be a project for over Thanksgiving, when my parents are around to help if needed. Though procrastinating til Christmas Eve might be a good way to guarantee I go into labor then, so LO can wake up Christmas morning to a million parts strewn across the kitchen 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901214 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:22:12 +0000 charm55 2901214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m just starting to think ... I love threads like this to get ideas...</p> <p>Dd1 : rainbow looms, accessories for her American Girl doll, art supplies, Scleich horse vet playset, Crayola sprinkle art shaker, horseback riding lessons </p> <p>Dd2: accessories for her bitty baby, Duke Kaboom, Polly Pocket, puzzles , play laundry machine (her only request ???)</p> <p>Dh: Apple Watch, golf jacket, Corkcicle water bottle, debating a portable nespresso machine for work/camping/travel.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901210 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:03:40 +0000 bhbee 2901210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: that’s an amazing price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901200 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:41:32 +0000 Jennibenni 2901200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone who was interested in a kidkraft play kitchen, I saw this on my blog reader just now: </p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/2gdwJ38" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2gdwJ38</a></p> <p>This version is at its lowest price in almost a year. </p> [attach=6449/19/q08ol8.313x600.AA4AA42F-BC43-4BB9-A6F6-FC7527E0D483.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901171 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:43:47 +0000 periwinklebee 2901171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: ugh, my husband detests assembling stuff, but maybe he would do it for LO...😂 or maybe I should get it and assemble it now before I'm even more pregnant. Or just make him wait until next summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901154 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:47:49 +0000 bhbee 2901154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: omg do not assemble it pregnant. It has like 275 parts! It isn’t so much hard to do as endless. Santa needed a few drinks at my house to motivate since I didn’t start until after bedtime Christmas Eve :silly: (I think dh just did the drinking part because I’m the handier one ... )</p> <p>That said it’s worth it (assuming you have help if 9m pregnant!) because the details are great and it holds up to lots of play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901143 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:59:18 +0000 periwinklebee 2901143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MountainBaby: @bhbee: Thank you!!!! Also good to know on hard to assemble, I'm just picturing myself doing this while literally nine months pregnant 😂 </p> <p>@bhbee: I'm not sure how new it is, but my parents got LO this for Christmas last year and it seems pretty novel: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Brain-Toys-Kids-Spinagain/dp/B016F5QJQW/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=fat+brain+spinning+rings&#038;qid=1572465114&#038;sr=8-4" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Brain-Toys-Kids-Spinagain/dp/B016F5QJQW/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=fat+brain+spinning+rings&#038;qid=1572465114&#038;sr=8-4</a> He wasn't old enough for it initially but got much more into it around maybe the 17 month mark. Most of the other things DS loves are pretty basic things that I imagine you might ]have - a little toy wagon and toy lawnmower to push and pull around, a dump truck that he can also fill up with things and push around, cardboard blocks, and a couple of chunky puzzles (my parents got him this one for his birthday, which happens to be a lightening deal now - and he loves it - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Animals-Wooden-Puzzle/dp/B000FS70QE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=melissa+doug+animal+puzzle&#038;qid=1572465365&#038;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#038;sr=8-7" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Animals-Wooden-Puzzle/dp/B000FS70QE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=melissa+doug+animal+puzzle&#038;qid=1572465365&#038;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#038;sr=8-7</a> ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901129 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:56:35 +0000 peaches1038 2901129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I’m glad to hear that!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901128 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:56:00 +0000 peaches1038 2901128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: we already have a set of the Melissa and doug wood unit blocks and I’m going to get another set so he can build more things. I’d love to get a full set from somewhere like Lakeshore Learning but they are so expensive! </p> <p>Melissa &amp; Doug Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks with Wooden Storage Crate (Developmental Toy, 60 pieces, Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Year Olds) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008W72D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XYDUDbN6J4WJT" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008W72D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XYDUDbN6J4WJT</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901103 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:41:31 +0000 wrkbrk 2901103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: Oh good to know!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions/page/2#post-2901102 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:40:22 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2901102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: My 3 year old has that firehouse and he plays with it every day! Such a winner.</p> <p>6 year old girl: Calico Critters with the knockoff treehouse, Rainbow Barbie, the More than Magic glitter mini backpack from Target. She wants that LOL “glamper” but I cannot bring myself to spend $100 on it.</p> <p>3 year old boy: VTech Read to Me Marshall, Paw Patrol Jet Command Center, Lincoln Logs, glow in the dark Magnatiles</p> <p>1 year old boy: Little People Friend Ship, LeapFrog Grill, Daniel Tiger trolley and friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901098 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:08:02 +0000 MountainBaby 2901098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: We got this doll for my daughter and there are a couple ethnicities available. Way cheaper than bitty baby, but about the same size so they can share clothes if you come across any clothes you like. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/JC-Toys-16-inch-Washable-Accessories/dp/B00N6CD9V6" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/JC-Toys-16-inch-Washable-Accessories/dp/B00N6CD9V6</a></p> <p>We also have a kidkraft kitchen and it gets tons of use. Highly recommend, thought putting it together was a challenge :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901093 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:52:55 +0000 bhbee 2901093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: since you are a little ahead of me are there any cool new 1yo toys I need to put on our list?? Third kid gifts are impossible and several people want ideas from me ... </p> <p>We have a kidkraft kitchen that’s been around since the oldest was the same age as your son - we have the retro model and it’s not too huge - we had it in our city apartment. Definitely a good investment - she liked emptying it (fair warning!) around 2 and did more pretend play as she got older. </p> <p>For dolls - we have a Corolle Calin which I love but there isn’t a huge selection of ethnicities - it’s hard to beat bitty baby for that. My kids loved the diaper bag and such from Melissa and Doug, and Target also has cute cheaper accessories. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901072 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:15 +0000 Ajsmommy 2901072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: any specific blocks? I'm thinking ds would like some but not sure which ones </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901051 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:19:09 +0000 bhbee 2901051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: my son got the hape crane last year and loves it still </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901050 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:17:46 +0000 bhbee 2901050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: tissue paper in a bag is always fun for a baby! Those lawn tools look amazing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901049 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:17:24 +0000 pachamama 2901049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: I see Tegu on tjmaxx.com a lot! And I've gotten 2 awesome Bruder trucks from in-store </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901048 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:15:13 +0000 pachamama 2901048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For any kids that like lawn machinery, these are worth every penny (we have the trimmer but it IS AWESOME). My son doesn't really play with any toys except this and his little mower:. </p> [attach=5254/19/q05vdd.300x600.Screenshot_20191029-201324.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901045 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:11:13 +0000 pachamama 2901045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost 4 y/o: science experiment kits (tjmaxx had a 4 set for $7!), And magnatiles and a remote control car I got him last year but didn't let him unwrap bc he got too many other things 😂 I'm really trying to not buy much these early years when he doesn't care. He has never once asked for anything but a toy tractor at the fair when he was 2.5</p> <p>Almost 1 y/o: ummm, nothing? Wrapped boxes?</p> <p>DH: Bogs boots.... and.... Idk </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901041 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:44:01 +0000 Silva 2901041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: bella luna toys has a great selection. this is the flower: <a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/grimms-spiel-holz/products/grimms-little-flower-wooden-nesting-blocks" rel="nofollow">https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/grimms-spiel-holz/products/grimms-little-flower-wooden-nesting-blocks</a></p> <p>these are the cubes that i love: <a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/grimms-spiel-holz/products/grimm-s-rainbow-stacking-boxes-cubes" rel="nofollow">https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/grimms-spiel-holz/products/grimm-s-rainbow-stacking-boxes-cubes</a></p> <p>the wooden wagon also has a nice toy selection: <a href="https://thewoodenwagon.com/woodentoy/CSH07350.html" rel="nofollow">https://thewoodenwagon.com/woodentoy/CSH07350.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901038 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:25:51 +0000 gotkimchi 2901038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to post this - I’ve had a price watch on this and it’s the lowest price right now. A playhouse for the kids </p> [attach=4256/19/q05t33.337x600.4156337F-01E6-44B5-A698-48BDD579B20A.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901037 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:01:12 +0000 peaches1038 2901037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I admittedly go a little nuts at Christmas, but in my defense, he rarely gets anything unless it’s his bday or Christmas. 🤷🏼‍♀️ here is my list for DS who will be newly 4<br /> 1. Wobbelboard<br /> 2. Hape crane (Santa)<br /> 3. Globe<br /> 4. Wood unit blocks<br /> 5. 3-5 usborne books or from the “ultimate book of” series<br /> 6. Maybeeeee a micro maxi scooter </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901032 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:33:49 +0000 agold 2901032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: where do you buy them? I haven't seen all of these options on amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901031 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:51:25 +0000 Silva 2901031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I love them. I’d say that realistically they are not out most played with toy but their are beautiful and very open ended and make great addition to blocks/other toys. We make tunnels for trains, stack them in interesting ways, etc. I get them for my babies who are too young to care what they get because I’m not sure that out of the box they are the most exciting but they do make a nice addition to a toy collection overall.<br /> I just got the large nesting boxes for my one year old and they are great, have been garages, houses, and just used for stacking. The nesting bowls are nice too. I love the flower stacker. I think I will go with one of the gnome house shaped ones or maybe the waves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-gift-suggestions#post-2901029 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:32:08 +0000 JJ2626 2901029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don’t do gifts for each other or our parents. My LO is only 20 mos so she won’t know what’s going on but I think I’m going to get her a mini scooter just because I want to. Also eyeing a toy kitchen. We live in a small space so thinking about the Hape one. </p>