This is a “gift guide” that I hope you will find to be different from many others. My gift guide is a wish list of things that I would love to give to my family and friends.
My gift guide isn’t influenced by PR or free samples. These artisans and companies do not even know they are being featured.
My hope is that you will see some wonderful items that you might not have known about otherwise.
Gifts for Little Dreamers (children ages three and older)
A soft, organic toy, this Hedgehog Ball has appeal for children of all ages.
These are handmade, and machine washable.
Available from Beneath The Rowan Tree for $10.
Receiving something special in the mail always brightens my day!
Children can deliver mail with this sturdy felt letter carrier set.
It includes 27 pieces, like 3 postcards, 2 envelopes, 6 stamps, 6 messages, 6 address labels, a brown package, drawstring mailbag and flag. All are made of a wool blend felt with Velcro squares sewn securely on for attaching.
$49.95 at A Toy Garden.
Any child with an imagination has use for a Little Hero Mask from Discovery Denim.
The Little Hero Mask is available in a variety of colors to suit the pickiest of heroes.
$15 at Discovery Denim.
Bamboletta dolls are handmade with love by a talented mama in Canada (each doll can take up to 18 hours to create).
Custom orders are available, but this one, Joelle, is for sale at NaturalPod.com
Their bodies are soft, simple and childlike, lovingly handmade using 100% cotton interlock fabric from Holland and stuffed with Romley lamb’s wool.
This wooden robot with clever magnetic hands is exactly what I have been looking for: action figure meets art meets heirloom.
Maybe there is hope in my war against plastic.
From Mahar Dry Goods.
As I am preparing this gift guide, my 4-year-old is looking over my shoulder saying, excitedly, “I want that!” about each item. He says, “I want every thing that is COOL, like that!”

A shimmery gold cape can transform your child into a knight, a princess, a king, or a matador!
$19.95 at A Toy Garden.
This Fairy Tale Castle set is crafted to be enjoyed by children 4 and older. NovaNatural.com offers a variety of exciting additions to customize your castle. This play set will be enjoyed for years and become a treasured family heirloom!
Nova Natural also has a timeless wooden toy kitchen that your child would be proud to own!
This set is $169.90 at Nova Naturals Toys & Crafts.
I know that these beautiful playthings would make a young child’s Christmas dreams come true!
These are toys that are made to last, and made to be enjoyed. What a gift!
- Gifts for a Happy Home (helping your family have a meaningful Christmas)
- Gifts for Learners
- Baby’s First Gift Guide
- Gifts for Teachers
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