25 Simple Gifts for Kids

Do you need fresh gift ideas for the kiddos in your life? From birthday parties to the holidays, we've compiled this list of unique, affordable and simple gifts for kids that have the potential to create memories, too.

Tangible Gifts

1. Active Gift - Encourage the child's favorite sport or activity with a soccer ball, jump rope, scooter, swimming goggles, tap shoes or beyond.
2. Free Pass Coupons - Give him/her a certificate that will get them off the hook for a chore on a day of their choice (clean room, walk dog, make bed, put away laundry).
3. Money for Each Year - Start a tradition of giving a card with money that equals the child's age. Your kiddo will look forward to a raise each year!
4. Collection in a Lamp - A unique idea for his/her room: Buy an empty glass lamp that can be opened. Together, stuff it with a collection of model cars, small stuffed animals or seashells.
5. Recycled Piggy Bank - Reuse an item such as a shoebox, sauce jar or plastic bin. Make three sections: spending, saving and giving. Teach your child about these concepts, give them a starting amount and a weekly allowance. If the gift recipient is older or you want to keep things digital, create a spreadsheet that tracks all of this.
6. Journal or Diary - Give this classic gift a twist by writing prompts or encouraging notes throughout the notebook. You can ask questions like, "What are three things that made you smile today?" or reserve space for writing down thoughts and dreams.