Think outside the personal gift box this holiday season and instead look for gifts that benefit every member of the family! As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to engage our family in group activities, and each one of these gifts provides the perfect opportunity to do just that! You’ll be able to make lasting family memories of laughter and fun all year long. What’s better than that?
Eight days – eight gift picks. Check out a sneak peek of what Santa just might be leaving under our tree in the slideshow:
Gift of the Day
Gift of the Day: Monday 11/25
Stats 14-in-1 Multigame Table (BUY )
With 14 different games to choose from, you’ll never grow tired of having this multigame table in your house! Play foosball during the week then switch out the table to play ping pong on the weekends. Everyone in the family will be able to find a game that they really enjoy!
Gift of the Day: Tuesday 11/26
Nintendo’s Wii U™ System ( BUY )
This holiday season, give the perfect gift for family fun by upgrading to Nintendo’s Wii U™ System . Now with two free games, it's the perfect system for family members to enjoy together. The new touch screen control pads make interaction easier than ever, and there are endless possibilities of games to choose from! $299.99 MSRP*. *MSRP = Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary.
Gift of the Day: Wednesday 11/27
MindWare Q-Ba-Maze Big Box (BUY )
Q-Ba-Maze combines the fun of a marble run with the creativity of building blocks. The interlocking blocks allow you to create unpredictable mazes in whatever dynamic shape you can dream up! Allow the adults and teenagers to have fun with the physics of everything, while kids of all ages enjoy building the mazes and sending the marbles racing through them!
Gift of the Day: Thursday 11/28
Human Slingshot (BUY )
Want to take your family fun outside? This ridiculously fun game has four people using an elastic band and slinging each other back and forth and is as easily played in the backyard as it is in your neighborhood park. You’ll all be sure to get a workout from the running and the giggles!
Gift of the Day: Friday 11/29
Muppet WhatNot (BUY )
Do you have future actors in your family? Give them a creative outlet by creating their own custom Muppet WhatNot puppet and let your whole house become a stage for their performances. In fact, why not get everyone a WhatNot and create a family drama troupe?
Gift of the Day: Saturday, 11/30
Hometown Map Puzzle (BUY )
No matter what age your kids are, you’re sure to draw everyone together when you pull out a puzzle. Instead of just assembling a picturesque scene or cartoon characters, make the experience personal by creating a puzzle of your own neighborhood! You’ll have a blast trying to piece together the streets around your house and placing your house right in the center of all 400 pieces!
Gift of the Day: Sunday 12/1
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Standing Art Easel ( BUY )
No need to clear off the kitchen table anymore as this easel creates a space in your house for painting every day! You might need to kneel or take a seat to enjoy it, but your kids will love creating their next masterpiece in crayon, marker, paint or chalk! There’s plenty of storage room for art supplies, and a paper roll in the back for endless canvas!
Gift of the Day: Monday, 12/2
LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village (BUY )
I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of the Star Wars trilogy were ewoks! This brand new playset from LEGO allows you to build the tree-top hideaway of those loveable creatures, complete with rope walkways and 16 mini-figures. Get the whole family involved in building it, and you’ll be sure to hang around to play for countless hours after!