2024 Holiday Gift Guide

I love this time of year but the pressure to get the perfect gift for every person in your life is stressful! I wanted this guide to be a tool to give you some ideas as you finish up your holiday shopping! Every item in this guide is either something that I have previously bought & we loved or something that we are buying this year.

Disclaimer: this guide does contain some affiliate links. I would only share items that I genuinely like & recommend.

For The Mamas

1. PJ Set ~ This PJ set I LIVED in after delivering my son! It’s so cute, at a great price point & the material is to die for. It’s also breastfeeding friendly!

2. Heated Blanket ~ I cannot live without my heated blanket. This is a great gift idea really for anyone! Especially in the winter, it’s so soft & cozy!

3. Mama Necklace ~ The one I have is no longer available but this is a similar one! I have worn my Mama necklace every day for almost 3 years now. I always get so many compliments on it.

4. Bracelet Sack ~ A custom bracelet stack is such a great gift! Mine are from a Sudbury local mom & she has so many unique and beautiful designs.

5. Mama Crop ~ The material for this crop is like BUTTER! I wear mine all the time!

6. Short Sleeve PJ Set ~ These sets from Knix are so cute & comfy! You can use my code mamanursern-tryknix

7. Dime Body Set ~ You can’t go wrong with some body care. This set from Dime Beauty is incredible. Use my code MAMANURSERN to save 20% of!

8. Milk Maker Sweatshirt ~ I love items that help celebrate your breastfeeding journey! These are so comfy & I also have other designs to shop from!

9. Kindred Bravely Bamboo Robe ~ Upgrade your loungewear with this silky smooth robe! This makes a great gift for any woman in your life!

For The Babes

1. Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Spray ~ this is the BEST stain remover & at this age a practical gift or stocking stuffer. Watch it in action here!

2. Lovevery Playkits ~ These Playkits are filled with on-toxic toys made by experts in child development! They help your baby work on new skills and meet milestones based on their age. We have been ordering them since my daughter was a baby & love them!

3. Teething Sticks ~ These make great stocking stuffers and are perfect for your teething baby. They also help to promote oral development!

4. Tubby Todd Bath Set ~ These are by far my favourite bath products for babies! They make great stockings stuffers as well!

5. Sensory Tubes ~ My kids LOVE these, even now. The giggles you will get with these tubes is the best!

6. Ball Pit ~ We did a ball pit as our “big gift” for my daughters first Christmas & it was perfect!

7. Honey Stick Crayons ~ Non-toxic beeswax candles designed for little hands!

8. Pip & Phee Bamboo PJs/Sleep Sack ~ My all time fav PJ brand. We order new PJs every year & they last forever! Use my code KARISSA10 for 10% off!

For The Toddlers

1. Montessori Climbing Set ~ We bought this climbing set a few years ago and it’s a great gift for your climbing toddler!

2. Ice Cream Cart ~ Our kids got this Minnie Mouse one last year & it has been one of their favourite toys ever. They play with it almost daily!

3. Pip & Phee Pajamas ~ These are the coziest bamboo PJs. This is a Canadian mom owned brand & we order them every year! Use my code KARISSA10 for 10% off

4. Play Farm ~ This is a new gift this year & I can’t wait for the kids to play with it

5. Lovevery Playkits ~ These really are the best gifts for any age! (HINT - ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, for the subscription as a gift & have it come all year long!)

6. Balance Bike ~ Our kids love their balance bike & it a great way for them to learn how to balance & prepares them for riding a bike

7. Tonie Box ~ This was a top recommendation from my IG community!

8. Doctor Kit ~ This kit has been one of my kids favourites. It’s inexpensive & makes a great gift for any kiddo in your life!

9. Lovevery Reading Set ~ If you have a little one who just started school, these reading sets are PACKED with games, activities & tools to help you child learn to read!

For The Kiddos

1. Lovevery Playkits ~ I can’t not share these here again! These kits go up to 4 years old!

2. Montessori Kitchen Set ~ Both of my kids love this set! These are kitchen tools that actually work so they can help out while learning kitchen skills safely.

3. Leapfrog Computer ~ These will be a gift this year! We have a leapfrog learning pad that my kids are always fighting over. Bonus, these come in green and pink (hopefully no more fighting!)

4. Kids Camera ~ My daughter got this last year and always has so much fun taking pictures! It’s durable which is essential!

5. Magnetiles ~ I feel like these are a staple in every house lol. My kids love making houses, cars, towers, etc. They also make great bath toy!

6. Vetch Watch ~ Another item on the wish list this year! This is a great idea for helping your kiddos learn to tell time, set alarms and they have other fun functions as well!

7. Draw Board ~ This board is perfect for car rides, at the restaurant or waiting rooms. No mess & they can colour or write till their heart is content!

8. Snackle Box ~ A practical gift but perfect for packing snacks for in the car, a picnic or extracurriculars

9. Lovevery Reading Set ~ If you have a little one that started kindergarten or is learning to read, these sets have so many unique and creative activities to help teach your child reading skills!

Experience Based Gifts

• Tickets to the zoo, aquarium, science centre, etc. (e.g. a family membership to Inspired Tots or Science North)

• Gift card for the movies or other local activities

• Class passes for mommy & me groups (e.g. Mamas + Minis (you can purchase a Gift Card here to use towards sessions), classes by Lexi Dewar)

Service/Support Based Gifts

• Postpartum support (many providers will offer some sort of gift certificate)

  • You can purchase a gift card for any product or service of mine here (hint** send this to a loved one if you are wanting to work together!)

• Pampering gift certificate (e.g. a gift certificate for lash extensions from @lashesbycyndlelabrosse, massage, facial, mani-pedi)

• Gift card for a meal or cleaning service

Clutter Free Gifts

• Money for an education fund or extra curriculars

• Gift card for the drug store or Amazon (this is so helpful for diapers, wipes, toiletries, etc)

• Family photoshoot (these can be pricy but they are so special & any mama would love to have professional family photos & photos of their babes)

Happy Holidays!