There is a chill in the air here in Michigan, and it's only a matter of time before the cardinals are gracing our bird feeders again. I love this time of year, and all the joy it brings. One of my favorite things is discovering and giving that perfect gift. I'm sharing some of my favorite treasures, shops and DIY gifts in hopes that you can find something special too.
Below is my curated collection of mostly handmade, creative gifts for those nature-loving kids in your life. From personalized slingshots and flower presses to fairy kits and nature-club subscriptions, there's something for everyone. Also, don't miss the giveaway at the end of this post. Happy Hunting!
{ For Your Animal Lover }
Animal Action Wooden Travel Game via @MamHandmade Holiday Gifts for KidsaMayI
Realistic Wall Stickers via KEK Amsterdam
Animal Tails for Imaginary Play via Colette Bream
{ For Your Artist }
My Nature Book: A Journal and Activity Book for Kids (Includes blank pages for drawing)
SunPrint Solar Paper and Art Kit
DIY Nature Journal with Twig Binding via Mud Puddles and Meteors
{ For Your Botanist }
Introductory Botanist Case via Imagine Childhood (I dare you not to drool over everything in this shop!)
Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Game, a cooperative board game via Learning Herbs
Portable Flower Press via Premeditated Leftovers
{ For Your Dare Devil }
Personalized Sling Shots via Cake in the Morn
Wooden Bow and Arrow Set via Tweet Toys
DIY Slack Line via Natural Papa
{ For Your Builder }
DIY Woodworking Set for Kids via Pickle Bums
DIY Nature Blocks via Adventure in a Box
{ For Your Explorer }
The Backyard Box via Idea Box Kids
Kidnoculars via Educational Insights
DIY Explorer Kit via Stir the Wonder
{ For Your Fairy }
Fairy Kit in a Box via Fairyfolk
Organic Fairy Grass Growing Kit via Imagine Childhood
DIY Fairy Garden Terrarium via ilonas garden
{ For Your Fashionista }
Never Stop Exploring via Little Oak Threads
Organic, Handmade Hats via Mountain Honey
DIY Wings via Pretty Prudent
{ For Your Reader }
These are some of the beautiful nature-inspired books we've enjoyed this year:
The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein
Pipsie The Nature Detective by Rick DeDonato
The Stick by Clay Rice
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum by Jerry Bloom
Animalium Activity Book (Welcome to the Museum) by Katie Scott
Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up
{ Subscriptions and Online Clubs }
The Wild Explorers Club, an Adventure Club for Kids
DIY.org: Learning Things and Being Awesome
Magic Onions Craft Box Subscription
{ For The Whole Family }
We Love Nature, A Keepsake Journal for Families Who Love to Explore the Outdoors by Stacy Tornio
Adventure Mate Geocaching Starter Kit via Geomate
Whew, you made it! Now it’s giveaway time! Enter for a chance to win a Backyard Box from Idea Box Kids through the Rafflecopter below. A winner will be drawn at random and notified via email. Read the terms and conditions for more details. Good luck!
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But wait, there’s more! I’ve teamed up with 14 outdoor family bloggers who are waiting to share their gift giving ideas. Several of them have great giveaways for you to enter too!!
- Rain or Shine Mamma - Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Kid + GIVEAWAYS
- Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies - Holiday Gift Guide for Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing (with GIVEAWAYS)
- Rockies Girl - 2015 Gift Guide for Outdoor Families
- Outdoors Mom - A Gift Guide For The “OutdoorsMom”
- Wild Tales Of - 2015 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Young Traveler and Outdoor Adventurer
- Tales of a Mountain Mama - Gift Guide for Outdoor Families 2015 + Giveaways
- Play Outside Guide - Outdoor Lovers Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
- AdventurousParents.com - 5 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy and On-The-Go Toddlers
- Brave Ski Mom - The 2015 BSM Holiday Gift Guide for Skiers and Snowboarders
- Go Adventure Mom - Holiday Gift Guide
- Mountain Mom and Tots - Best Gear of the Year + Links to Holiday Gift Guides
- OutdoorsyMama - 15 Things Your Outdoorsy Mama REALLY Wants for the Holidays! Gift Guide
- RockiesChick - Holiday Guide for the Little Explorers
- Nature for Kids - Rad Gifts For Outdoorsy Kids
PIN FOR LATER!
3 comments
Great list, Nicolette!
Thanks for sharing the Mud Puddles Journal!
Thanks so much for your support! It feels so good to be getting back into it – just have to take it day to day :)
What a great gift guide, Nicolette! I love that these items are all so unique. Great to see that you’re getting back into blogging:o)