Is there a holiday or a birthday coming up for one of the kids or grandkids in the family? You aren’t too sure what kids really like nowadays. Try not to overthink it, we can help make some suggestions that will have them happy as can be. 

If you are looking to get the kids a gift, look no further. Through countless years, there has always been one thing that kids truly like without fail. If you guessed candy, you are absolutely right. If you have a local candy shop, taking them there to pick out some delicious sweets may be the way to go. But, if you do not have a local candy shop that is okay too. They have some shops online where you can buy and find all sorts of sweets. Some of them that are even lower in sugar, but don’t tell the kids that. 

If the kids do not really like sweets, you can always treat them to a special dinner. Take them to their favorite restaurant and allow them to order a special drink, maybe a soda if your kids rarely get any. Or if they would rather have dessert, that may be a better option. It all depends on what they like, you just want to make them feel special.

If you live in a colder climate where it snows all the time, you don’t want the kids stuck inside. They get bored very easily, and you have started to run out of games to play. Snow sleds are fun for the whole family. Your kids or grandkids will have an absolute field day riding on sleds. This gets them outside and having fun. Build a snowman with them. Build a small fort from snow and have a massive snowball fight. Getting outside and active with the kids will really make their day. Try not to let them get too cold, and after a long day of hard play, who doesn’t love a nice cup of hot chocolate? 

For the kids that are seemingly attached to their devices, you can look for a tablet holder. A tablet holder is useful to them as it means they do not have to hold it for hours on end. It is useful for you because this means they can prop up their tablet a few feet away and still be able to watch any videos. Kids often hold their devices really close to their faces, this can strain their eyes and cause some damage to their vision in the long run. 

If your grandkids or kids are more into music than technology, we recommend trying to discover more about the world’s greatest music. You can show them older songs from your generation and talk about how much music has changed. They can show you the music that they really like too. This gives you both a chance to bond with each other. Who knows, they may actually prefer your genre of choice. 

Maybe later on, if they still have an interest in music, why not try taking them to a live music performance. Or maybe they would like to try their hand at an instrument. Some places make instruments, especially for kids. More durable, and less breakable of course. 

For the kids that love to game, you may want to gift them something they will constantly use. A big bean bag chair is super comfortable and stylish in any room. They can relax and play games in it without hurting their backs by leaning over all the time. Bad posture can cause some major pain in the body as it grows. Have them sitting cozy and free. 

Another gift that is more technology-based is a headset. Similar to headphones but they have a microphone. This is ideal for kids that love to play video games with others. They will be able to hear the other players and communicate clearly with them as they play. They may also just use it to watch movies, videos, and even listen to music.

There are kids that do not like technology. Surprisingly enough if you have an activity that is stimulating enough, you may be able to actually lure the screen-dwelling kids away from them. Something that has been around for what seems like ages is LEGOs. LEGO’s are tiny building blocks that you can make pretty much anything out of. If you want to engage kids more, make a friendly competition out of it. See who can build the most innovative item out of LEGO’s. There are some adults who still get a kick out of creating things with these colorful blocks. 

Most of the time kids will need new clothes and shoes. Let’s face it, they grow faster each week it seems. If you are looking to gift that kid in your life something fitting, why not go for a new outfit? If you know their sizes and their style preference, then it is a guarantee that they will love these clothes. Mallary by Matthew has a huge selection of clothes for boys, girls, and kids in between. Many different styles and patterns for each season so that they can be comfortable no matter what the forecast calls for. 

You can always try to give them something new. A new experience for example. Maybe your kids or grandkids are top chefs in the making. Either way, it is fun to let them help in the kitchen. Giving kids a chance to create something while cooking can make them super excited and overloaded with confidence. You can try to bake at home with them. Cookies, pies, cakes, and treats oh my! Regardless of what they create, they will feel amazing if it turns out great!

Another awesome gift idea is to get the kids’ new decor or bed sets for their bedroom. Kids often change their minds about what they like or what they obsess with from time to time. You can keep their room updated and happy with awesome decorations and furniture for their rooms. Pottery Barn Kids offer a wide variety of gifts, bed sets, furniture, and the like. You could even let the kid pick out something they would like to have, so you have a better idea of what to get them in the future.

Make something together. You can always sit down with paper, scissors, glue, markers, crayons, pencils, etc. You can sit across from them and ask them to draw a picture of you, or if there is a holiday around the corner, you can both create cards for other people to show your creativity and kindness. Kids will probably make a mess, but the memories that will be made will be cherished above any mess they could make.

These are great gifts for grandchildren and children alike. Whether it be their birthday, Christmas, or just any regular day. Making and keeping our kids happy is one of our main priorities. While they may not show it, they definitely will appreciate anything you give them. So, why not go all out while you can? They will only be this young for so long. They deserve the best and you want to give it to them.