Over the years I’ve created quite a few gift guides for all ages and budgets. On this page you’ll find all the LPF gift guides related to end of year holidays and the winter season. I hope you get some great ideas!
Stocking Stuffer Guides
2024 $5 Travel Gift Guide
This is my favorite gift guide I do every year because it’s – I hope – super USEFUL for a variety of people and circumstances. While obviously it’s geared to travel, I hope it’s helpful whether you’re going out exploring near or far. I love finding new items each year that are inexpensive but also really practical, especially for travel.
60+ of the Best Stocking Stuffers For Men
Stocking stuffers are some of my favorite gifts to choose. I love the challenge of finding inexpensive, fun, useful items that aren’t just clutter or junk. It always feels like a success finding practical and useful gifts for stockings for men. Here are 60+ items that are intentional, helpful, and perfect ideas for the best stocking stuffers for men!
2023 $5 Travel Gift Guide
Here’s a list of really excellent, useful gifts that travel lovers will love but won’t break the bank. All of them are under $10, so they’re perfect for a sister, friend, neighbor, or coworker. They’re tried and true items we’ve loved in our travels, so you can be sure they’ll be used for years to come!
50+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Toddlers and Babies Under $5
Here’s a list of the best stocking stuffers for babies and the best stocking stuffers for toddlers that are fun and exciting and perhaps even a bit useful. I’ve tried to keep them under $10 and focus on things that won’t sit around unused. I hope you love them like we do!
Hiking & Outdoors Stocking Stuffers Under $10 for All Ages
Stocking stuffers are some of my favorite gifts to give and also to receive. And my kids adore them, too! I love giving a few useful little outdoors stocking stuffers each year. Here are a few of our favorite stocking stuffers for outdoorsy kids and families – I hope they’re helpful!
Gifts We’ve Actually Given
Experience & Last Minute Gift Guides
Fantastic Outdoor Experience Gifts for Kids + Experience Gift Ideas for Couples
Here are 15 amazing and special outdoor experience gifts for families and couples. They’re great experience gifts for outdoor lovers of all ages, including and especially kiddos. I hope they inspire you to highlight and prioritize enjoying outdoor recreation together during your family’s gifting season, as well!
20+ Thoughtful Last Minute Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
Here are 20+ fantastic last minute gifts that are thoughtful, interesting, and don’t feel like you procrastinated in your gift giving. They’re all gifts I’d love to give or receive!
200+ Experience Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
I compiled over 100 ideas for experience gifts for families, including toddlers, kids, and adults so there’s something for everyone. I hope this list gives you some ideas for providing the gift of time and connection!
Other Holiday Gift Guides
Small Business Gift Guide
One of my favorite things about holiday shopping is finding small businesses to support – from activities to shops to virtual classes. Here are some of the best small shops for holiday shopping – I hope they’re helpful!
Our Kids’ 2023 Sibling Gift Exchange
One of our kids’ favorite parts of Christmas morning is their sibling Christmas gift exchange! Since we have a lot of kids, each child gets a present for one other – this makes it so there aren’t a million gifts, and also they can choose something a little nicer when not doing so many. Here’s what our kids chose for their sibling Christmas gifts this year!
100+ Consumable Gifts for Kids
I’m sharing 50+ ideas for gifts that can be used creatively and consumed, but won’t sit around your house for forever. They also won’t put a bunch of plastic in landfills once you’re done using them. I love that these creative gifts allow hours of independent or group play and also get used up. I hope they’re helpful for you, too!
Our Favorite STEM Gifts For Kids
I have a soft spot for educational toys and STEM toys that teach strategy, coding, engineering, and science. I hope this list of our favorite STEM homeschool toys is helpful to you!
Our 2021 Elementary Teacher Holiday Gifts
We love taking the opportunity to give end of year teacher gifts to our kids’ teachers. They work so hard throughout the year so it’s fun to choose something for them for teacher holiday gifts! Here’s what we did this year for our elementary school teacher gifts!
My Favorite Christmas Gift For A Dad or Mom
There are my very favorite Christmas gift for a dad or mom. It’s a Christmas gift I’ve given my husband four times already, and am planning to give it again. Every time, it’s been so meaningful both to give and receive.
Winter Essentials Guides
Winter Hiking Gear Gift Guide for Families
We’ve found a few items over the years that we tend to use over and over and that have become our winter travel essentials. This winter gear for families keeps everyone warm, dry, and comfortable, and helps us pack light, too. It’s mostly stuff that is versatile for different types of weather and activities and lasts for years. Here are 10 winter outdoors essentials available at REI that are perfect for taking along on your winter travel adventures!
Winter Packing List for Kids
Over the years, we’ve gotten a pretty good handle on what to pack for cold weather. Here’s our winter vacation packing list that doesn’t require us to pack multiple extra suitcases for all our stuff. I hope it’s helpful to your family!
