Christmas gifts for kids, the cheekymono gift guide to smile central
Little things to unwrap. Big things to remember.
Christmas is full of lists, wish lists, shopping lists and endless things to buy. But when it comes to making Christmas magical for little people, it's not the things under the tree that matter most.
Yes, like every other retailer at this time of year, I've put together a little collection of colourful, thoughtful and joy-filled gifts for curious, creative kids. Things to play with, make music with, read, wear and treasure.
But, because I believe some of the very best Christmas gifts for kids don't come with a price tag, I've also included a few ideas for making memories together... No shopping required.
The gifts they'll love
1. Merino and Alpaca Wool Baby Booties |
A cosy little treat for tiny toes. Beautifully soft, warm and made for little adventures just beginning.
2. Angel Finger Puppet | £2.99
A little character with lots of personality. Perfect for imaginative play, storytelling and making up adventures.
3. Toucan Ocarina | £7.99
A colourful introduction to making music. For little musicians who love to experiment, explore and make a bit of noise!
A lovely first introduction to movement, mindfulness and finding a little calm. Perfect for sharing together.
5. Pom Pom Scrunchie | £4.25
A little pop of colour for everyday outfits. Because life's always better with a bit of pom pom fun.
6. Llama Pen | £4.25
For doodles, drawings, lists and little creative moments. A fun stocking filler for stationery lovers.
7. Hear Me Roar Print | £22.50
A colourful reminder to be brave, be bold and let your personality shine. A lovely addition to a little one's bedroom or play space.
8. Ocarina | £14.00
For older children ready to explore a new instrument. A little pocket-sized musical adventure that encourages curiosity and creativity.
A brilliant story about finding your courage, discovering your voice and realising that being little doesn't mean you can't be mighty.
The gift that gives them more than something to unwrap
A cheekymono gift card is a lovely way to give children something to look forward to. It could mean a place at one of our Little Yogis classes, a special family event or an opportunity to try something new.
Because sometimes the best presents aren't things to keep, but experiences to enjoy, memories to make and new things to discover.
The gifts money can't buy
Honestly, what children really want is you! Your time, your attention, your silly ideas and your willingness to get stuck in. So, alongside the presents, why not wrap up a little time together?
Three simple ideas that cost very little but can mean an awful lot.
1. Go on a curious little adventure
Take a walk together, but give it a mission. Find a good stick along the way and turn it into a journey stick. Take some wool or string with you and, as you explore, tie on little treasures you discover. A fallen leaf, a feather, a piece of sea glass or something interesting you spot along the way.
By the time you get home, you'll have a little collection of memories from your adventure, all attached to one very special stick. No destination, no rush and no need to walk miles. The curiosity is the mission, not the mileage.
2. An afternoon of making a mess
Get out the cardboard boxes, toilet rolls, old wrapping paper, scraps of fabric, glue, paint and an unreasonable amount of glitter. And make junk-model creations, invent little cardboard worlds or spend an afternoon making your own Christmas decorations.
They don't need to look perfect. They don't need to match the decorations on the tree. In fact, the more wonderfully wonky, the better. Put the kettle on, get stuck in and see what happens when little imaginations are given the freedom to create.
3. Bake something together
An afternoon in the kitchen, a little flour on the floor and something delicious at the end of it. Make biscuits, decorate gingerbread, bake a cake or simply use a packet mix. It really doesn't matter whether you make everything from scratch or start with a ready baked cookie and a load of icing and sprinkles. Let them stir, pour, decorate and, inevitably, sneak a few chocolate buttons along the way.
It's not about the perfect bake. It's about doing something together.
A little more time. A little more joy.
This Christmas, we're celebrating all the things that make childhood wonderful. Colour, creativity, curiosity, connection and the freedom to simply be a kid.
So, by all means, fill their stockings and wrap up something lovely. But don't forget to leave a little space in the calendar for the things that matter just as much.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas time ahead, with much love
Sara x
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