Before having kids, I thought it was silly — and maybe a little unappreciative — when parents said "please do not give my children anymore "stuff" when asked for gift ideas.
Buying toys is fun. Heck, I like buying toys for my girls and the other young kids in my life. But, as children often do, the kids I know gravitate toward one or two items, leaving the remaining toys to sit, unused, in the closet.
So today, I have a gift idea for you that is unlikely to end up unused: subscription gift boxes for kids. You can find more than a dozen options focused on everything from cooking to science experiments to arts and crafts to history and fashion and more.
Here are a few we like:
- Kiwi Kits: I need to start with this one because it's an absolute favorite in our house. I'm talking such a favorite that at least once a month, I recommend these when people ask about gift ideas for the children in their lives. The kits, which arrive every other month, are filled with fun, creative science and engineering projects. Everything you need is included, the directions are simple enough my preschooler can follow them and the kits are age-specific — meaning the kits for my younger daughter are more basic and simple than those my second grader receives. We have been getting Kiwi Kits for several years and have only had maybe two creations that were a "bust" (that's two out of hundreds as there is more than one activity in each kit). Bottom line: all subscription boxes should be modeled after Kiwi Kits. Prices start at about $20 a month. Learn more about them here.
- Gigil STEM kits: These subscription kits are newer than Kiwi and were founded by entrepreneur Michelle Davis. The STEM and creative kits are delivered to your home each month. The directions aren't quite as clear as Kiwi (those pictures Kiwi provides with their step-by-step instructions really help), but the activities are a ton of fun — and they're multi-layer. Ex: you build a rocket, but then talk about how high it will go, what causes it to launch, etc. before lift-off (my girls especially loved this one). Each kit includes five activities. You can order a single kit or purchase a monthly subscription. Prices start at about $28 a month. Learn more here.
- Annie's Young Woodworkers: This kit, as the name suggests, focuses on woodworking. We haven't tried it personally, but I know people who have subscribed — and love it. Think of these like technology class meets the those Home Depot kids workshops (which have been on hold due to COVID-19) at home. While Kiwi and Gigil offer kids for younger children, Annie's starts at 7 years old (you need to be able to use a hammer and work with small nails). They're offering a 50 percent off promotion right now, so kits start at $10 (normally they're $20). Learn more about Annie's here.
Good Housekeeping put together a story looking at the 33 "best" subscription kits for kids. Check it out here.
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