#16: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for Adoptive Families
November 20, 2018
Melissa and Lisa share some of their favorite gift ideas for the people you love, and a few suggestions for you too in this episode. Maybe you'll find some new ideas here!
We'd love to hear your suggestions. Join the conversation on our private Facebook group.
Babies and Toddlers
Growth chart
Cardboard bricks
Toy kitchen
Preschoolers
PlasmaCar
Strider bike
Homemade Playdoh
Click here for a tried and true recipe.
Add citrus oils for an energizing experience or floral oils for a calming ritual.
Duplos
Gorilla gym
Rice bin with toys - link to a blog post
Early Elementary
Kinetic Sand
Adventures in Odyssey and Radio Theater
Ant Farm
Bird Feeder
Magnatiles
Later Elementary
Experiences - rock climbing, trampoline park
Subscriptions: magazines,
Middle School
Lego Robotics
Suspend game
Gifts to match their interests and hobbies
Athletic gear - gym bag, hoodie, socks
Headlamp
Craft supplies
Prismacolor pencils and sketchbook
Headphones
Teens
Letter boards and magnetic poetry
Gift cards
Escape Room (check Groupon for a great deal)
Room decor: twinkle lights, banners, posters, bulletin board
Car tools and accessories - toolkit, car essential oil diffuser, organizers
Tickets to a concert, sporting event, etc.
Bluetooth earbuds
Moms
Tote bag/Carry on
Personalized mom jewelry
Travel pillow
Handlettering Kit
Yeti or Klean Kanteen travel mug
House cleaning - monthly or one-time deep clean
Melissa and Lisa share some of their favorite gift ideas for the people you love, and a few suggestions for you too in this episode. Maybe you'll find some new ideas here!
We'd love to hear your suggestions. Join the conversation on our private Facebook group.
Babies and Toddlers
Growth chart
Cardboard bricks
Toy kitchen
Preschoolers
PlasmaCar
Strider bike
Homemade Playdoh
Click here for a tried and true recipe.
Add citrus oils for an energizing experience or floral oils for a calming ritual.
Duplos
Gorilla gym
Rice bin with toys - link to a blog post
Early Elementary
Kinetic Sand
Adventures in Odyssey and Radio Theater
Ant Farm
Bird Feeder
Magnatiles
Later Elementary
Experiences - rock climbing, trampoline park
Subscriptions: magazines,
Middle School
Lego Robotics
Suspend game
Gifts to match their interests and hobbies
Athletic gear - gym bag, hoodie, socks
Headlamp
Craft supplies
Prismacolor pencils and sketchbook
Headphones
Teens
Letter boards and magnetic poetry
Gift cards
Escape Room (check Groupon for a great deal)
Room decor: twinkle lights, banners, posters, bulletin board
Car tools and accessories - toolkit, car essential oil diffuser, organizers
Tickets to a concert, sporting event, etc.
Bluetooth earbuds
Moms
Tote bag/Carry on
Personalized mom jewelry
Travel pillow
Handlettering Kit
Yeti or Klean Kanteen travel mug
House cleaning - monthly or one-time deep clean
Spa gift card
(or have a masseuse come on-demand to your house using Zeel)
One-Line-a-Day Journal
Dutch Oven
Other Links
Top Ten Gifts for Kids That Aren't Toys
Favorite Games for Everyone
DoTerra
Noonday
Uncommon Goods
The Grommet
Cate Florey Studio
The Refresh Conference
The Adoption Connection Facebook Group
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