My Favorite Consumable Christmas Gifts for Kids

Are you one of those moms who doesn’t have the heart to say “Please don’t buy my kids any more toys!” to your relatives at Christmas time– but you cringe at the thought of adding anymore “stuff” to their bedroom?  You’re not alone!

 

If you are asking, “Is there a nice way to say ‘no toys’ to the grandparents?!?”  Some will tell you this is okay, and some say it’s rude. I tend to think that it could come across poorly, so what I recommend instead, is having a great list of things that the kids need, (like snowpants, or new socks.) Or if they want to give toys (most grandparents and aunties do) then you can point them toward consumable toys.

Toys that your child will love, use up, and you won’t have to store for years.

Below are my favorite (and my kids’ fave) consumable gifts for kids ages 2-5 years old.

 

Tape Activity Book

My mother-in-law found this book recently, and my kids have LOVED it. They are huge fans of washi tape (more on that later), so this book was perfect for them.  They simply rip a piece of tape to stick along the white lines on each page. No scissors needed! There are all sorts of fun scenes, including my kids’ favorite, which is a guy with crazy hair.

Stamp Marker Activity book 

Kenny got the boy version of this activity pad for his birthday from one of his aunties.  He is such a typical firstborn, stamping each spot so precisely. If your child is still in the scribbling stage, this will be a little too advanced. But ages 2.5+ will enjoy the challenge of matching the marker to it’s shape.

Colorblast Pads

We have used these when we take the kids on road trips or airplanes. It’s one white marker, that reveals all the colors on each page. This pad is good even for scribblers!

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Make-a-Face Sticker Pad

Be prepared for lots of giggles if your kids get this book! My kids stick the stickers in wacky places and then crack up laughing.

Sticker & Paste book

Here’s another great sticker book for ages 2+.

Washi Tape on Dispensers

So about my kids and washi tape… I don’t remember exactly when, but they started “borrowing” my washi tape from time to time, and I soon realized they needed their own or mine would be gone!  Since then, it’s become one of their favorite things to receive from their Nana.  I love it, because unlike stickers, which are a challenge to peel off if they accidentally get stuck somewhere that they shouldn’t, washi tape peels right off and leaves no residue!  win-win with washi tape! (well, as long as they aren’t taking mine.)

You can find this set {here.}

Colorful Washi Tape

If you prefer, get the tape without dispensers. Because the tape rips off without using scissors, it’s sometimes easier for younger ones to use it straight off the roll.

Rainbow Washi Tape

There are also these solid colors available that are fun for crafts too….And for yourself you could get this set, but let’s not get distracted. 😉

So there you have it. Our favorite consumable gifts.

Let me know in the comments what else could be added to this list!