Gifts Recs for the Family

It's that time of year again, where the holidays start to loom in the distance before they seemingly pop up out of nowhere! Have no fear, I'm here to help you find the perfect gifts for all the people in your family.

Throughout this list, you'll find gifts foor toddlers and younger kiddos first, including crafts, toys, books and more! You'll also go on to find suggestions for older kiddos, for "her," "him," your child's teachers, babysitter, even their coaches! Beyond that, you'll find other gift suggestions that may be less common but underrated- giftcards for experiences, DIY classes, customizable gifts and giftboxes anyone will be sure to enjoy.

Toddler/Preschool favorites:

Books & Booksets:

Crafty Gifts:

For the older kiddos:

Gifts for "Her":

Gifts for "Him":

Gifts for Teachers, Coaches, Babysitters, Nannies:

Let's be real- every one of the people listed above will greatly appreciate anything you give them. Some of the most treasured gifts I have recieved were handmade cards from former students and children I've babysat (I have a whole collection!). However, some suggestions for a phsyical gift include:

• -cash or check for cash
• -beeswax candles/wax melts
• -gift cards for local coffee shops, UberEats, restaurants, grocery stores, etc

Other suggestions for everyone:

Gift cards for experiences: museum memberships, play café play sessions, zoo admission, movie theater, exercise class(es), bookstores, art classes, playhouses or live theaters

(Local-NJ) Gift cards to:

• Twin Monkey Playhouse
• Pilates Please (Fairfield)
• Watchung Booksellers
• Pigtails & Crewcuts
• Santokh Yoga (Montclair)
• Hometown Arcade (Bloomfield)
• Alchemy Haus of Beauty
• The Brookdale Tavern (Bloomfield)
• JETSET Pilates Montclair
• Hiya Pal! Playspace (Cedar Grove)

Local Giftshops Worth Browsing:

• Cornerstone General Store
• Crystal & Candle
• Blu Lotus
• Pink Bungalow
• Learning Express (Verona)
• Giftbar
• DollyMoo
• Houss Freya
• Goffin's Hallmark Store (Rutherford)

-Clothes with matching accessories: think- a dinosaur clothing set with a stuffy dino to match! Something that helps the parents, with something for the kiddo to be excited about!

-Everyday use items: favorite snacks or small treats, travel size perfumes/body sprays, face/hand/body lotion, cozy socks, blanket scarf, customized reusable bag/canvas tote

-themed gift baskets- think movie night, hot cocoa and treats, fancy dinner night @ home, self-care items, cookie baking or bread making basket, etc

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a bit about me...

I'm Anne Reboa, the founder of Paranneting! I am Master of Social Work and my coursework was heavily concentrated on children and family practice and theory, child and human development and person-in-environment approach. Further, I’m well- versed in early childhood education and clinical therapeutic practices. While in pursuit of licensure, I am hoping to become an online resource center for parents, caregivers in any capacity, and educators wanting the best for the little ones in their care.

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