This year there will be shortages for gifts, especially toys. They are saying to shop early and not wait to see if things go on sale. I decided to provide my gift recommendations and my favorites of 2021 for you earlier than usual. I went through what I have shared with you and some of what I will share with you to give these recommendations. I may make additions in the future since I don't have everything I will review this year yet. I am dividing it up by ages for actual gift recommendations! Many of the recommendations are for books. If you follow the rule of four for gifting this should be helpful! I hope you find this list helpful!
Younger Children:
Grace and Box by Kim Howard My Review
Fun picture book about an imaginative young girl who loves playing with a refrigerator box!
Dolls and stuffed animals that are picture book characters like Froggy from Jonathon London's series
Born to Sparkle: A Story About Achieving Your Dreams by Megan Bomgaars My Review
An adorable picture book with the message that we all can sparkle with hard work, practice and being brave.
A sweet picture book about giving and getting hugs with permission of course!
This is a fun book that includes activities and masks for kids to learn about different animals.
Middle Grades (Ages 8-12)
A beautiful book all about trees of different types.
A fun activity and craft book to help kids learn to calm themselves and teaches mindfulness.
Outdoor Series from Macmillan Publishers My Review
The perfect series for families and kids who like to be outside or want to get outside more.
A fun and humorous novel with some math in it as well.
A graphic novel based on author's own diary from living in New York City as a middle schooler when 9/11 occurred.
Historical fiction of middle schoolers living in Texas during 9/11.
Young Adults
A novel with a Weird Science twist. Teenage girls create the perfect guy for one of them and deals with what creating life truly means as well as learning about love and relationships.
First book in a trilogy and the trilogy is part of the Grishaverse series. Fascinating fantasy and can also watch the series on Netflix which combines several of the parts of the series.
A novel with a look at Down Syndrome as well as sex trafficking and more.
My favorite of the year!! Native American characters that have to solve a mystery and learn about relationships, dangers and more.
Historical fiction about the destruction of Black Wall Street in 1921.
Amazing novel sharing a horrifying story about being Black in the United States.
Educational books on topics in middle school and high school that are helpful for students and teachers.
Adult Books
A memoir of growing up as a Black Christian in America.
My favorite Christian book thus far. It shares the power of women and pray by looking at the women in the Bible who prayed.
An uplifting spiritual guide to help you get through the tough times.
Crafts
High quality diamond painting that creates beautiful artwork while relaxing you.
So many choices of beautiful, high-quality paint-by-numbers meant for adults!
Instructions to make beautiful, life-like paper wildflowers for crafts and more!
Jigsaw Puzzles
Tribal Nations Map 250-piece puzzles from Tribal Nations Maps My Review
Great for learning about Native Nations as well as state history!
My favorite puzzle of the year. Doing it and looking at it makes me happy! I love the picture!!
Beautiful photograph from Japan with information about the place in the photograph.
This was the most challenging puzzle I completed this year! It is beautiful and perfect for people who love a challenging puzzle!
Places to Shop and Support Crafty Moms Share
Thirty-One Gifts (I'm the consultant)
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