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2017 Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids, Men, and Women

11/04/2017 by Maytal

It’s here! The Mama Maven’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! We have the coolest, most unique gifts for kids of all ages, and adults! The Mama Maven’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids, Men, and Women

2017 Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids, Men, and Women | The Mama Maven Blog

For Baby

Elmo’s World Hide & Seek – $19.99, Ages 6 months-4 years

This super-adorable and inventive game requires two players or more. One player hides Elmo somewhere around the house, using cards that have photos of places to place Elmo around the house. The other player uses the enclosed cards to find him. There are 24 location cards with ideas for where to hide, such as the couch, a backpack, even a fruit bowl. Elmo is pretty small so he can hide easily. Every 10 seconds Elmo calls the player(s) to help them figure out where he is so you can just follow the sound of his voice to find him. Once Elmo is found he calls out “Yay! You found Elmo!” You can also give your child several cards to choose from as clues. This game can also be used with a baby as young as size months – simply place Elmo under a blanket or stuffed animal and allow the baby to try and find him based on the sounds Elmo makes.

 

For Toddler

SnowWhite, $26.99 ages 4-7

This is a really great starter game for toddlers who love a good brain challenge and logical thinking games. In the game, which is for a single player, you have a house with 7 dwarves, Snow White and the Evil Queen figurines and a book of 48 challenges (plus solutions), from easy to hard. You place all the figurines inside the house based on pictures in the challenge book (there are special grooves that they can fit in). Once you place them you have to find the missing spot – and that’s where you put Snow White. Figuring out where to put her gets harder with each challenge and you have to use deduction and logic. When you’re finished, you open the windows and door to see if they match the picture in the challenge. The game also comes with a bonus picture book that’s formatted like a comics book.

For Elementary-school-aged kids:

STEM Gift Idea:

My First Lab WowScope, $69.99, ages 7 and up

Got a scientist-in-training? This microscope allows 3D viewing of objects up close and is a winner of the 2016 Creative Child Product of the Year Award. It’s from the makers of medical-grade scientific equipment and has real glass optics that provide crystal-clear viewing. The kit includes interchangeable 10x and 25x eyepieces for 20x or 50x total magnification. Your budding scientist can use any object in or outside the house, or experiment with the two prepared slides (5 total specimen). It’s very lightweight and can be taken anywhere, including outdoors.

Craft Gift Idea:

Blendy Pens Jumbo kit, $24.99, age 4 and up

Artistic kid can now take their creativity to a whole new level! Blendy Pens are markers  that can be fused together to create a different, mixed color. You simply take two Blendy Pens and put them in a fusion chamber. The two colors will create a new, unique color. With the 24 Bendy Pens included, you can create 276 color combinations! The kit also comes with 12 fusion chambers, 10 posters, 2 stencils, 1 art portfolio and a bonus airbrush. This is the perfect gift for a kid who loves to decorate diaries and greeting cards, or make posters and any other art they like.

Brain Challenge gift Idea:

Jump’in, $14.99, ages 7 to adult

In this game, a single player has to help the rabbits jump to safety. It comes with 60 challenges (with solutions), ranging from easy to expert. Once you select a challenge, you place the pieces on the game board as indicated in the picture. There are 3 rabbits, 2 foxes and 3 mushrooms. The object of the game is to move the rabbits by having them jump until all three are safe in their brown holes. The rabbits can jump over other rabbits, the foxes and the mushrooms; The foxes can only slide. The game requires planning, problem-solving, spatial insight, concentration and logic. It’s small and portable and comes with a carrying case – perfect for travel!

 

For Teen Boy/Girl

Stamp Map, $38

Encourage your teen to become a world traveler with this cool world map. One brass stamp marks an “X” on places where you want to go to create a customized bucket list. The other stamp marks “visited” to stamp over the “X”. Also included are black and red ink pads.

For Teen Girl

Hard Candy So Scentsational Bath & Body Collection, $14.88

This kit is has everything you need to relax in a bath and pamper yourself. It’s available in Pink Peony &and Lemon Verbena, as well as in Carribean Fresh Citrus & Tea Leaf scents. It comes with a gel mask, bath fizzers, hand soap, hand lotion, body mist, fragrance diffuser , nd reeds. Not tested on animals.

For Man

 

36-in-1 Deluxe Multi-Tool, $49.95

You literally can’t get a better deal – no less than 36 items inside this little gadget! Instead of rummaging the drawers for various items, you have them all in one tool – all you have to do is designate a special spot for it (and make sure you put it back in its place). From measuring tape, to bottle opener to screwdriver – this tool has it all! Even a level, a hammer and 26 bits! What more can you ask for!? It’s super-affordable so you can keep one in your house and one in the car (for camping and for when you can’t find the one that’s in the house…) Even if the man in your life is not handy, he’d still appreciate having so many tools in one compact item.

 

For Woman

 

Leading the Parade Earrings, $27

This exquisite pair of earrings is 10k gold plated and adds sparkle and movement. The crystals give the earrings an antique look that’s perfect for a dressy occasion. Wear with trendy layers of gold chains for a combination of classic with a twist.

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Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman has also written for The Huffington Post. She has been living in the New York City area for seventeen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree, but blogging is her true passion. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids (ages 10, 8 and 5) and loves finding great products for her family. 

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Comments

  1. Erika W. says

    12/01/2017 at 9:42 AM

    We don’t really have any plans. We will just be staying at home this year.

    Reply
  2. Colette Sears says

    12/01/2017 at 12:25 AM

    I will visit the kids programs and enjoy as much time with them as possible.

    Reply
  3. Breanne says

    11/30/2017 at 9:53 PM

    I’m visiting my parents.

    Reply
  4. John H. says

    11/30/2017 at 9:29 PM

    We are having Christmas at our house.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer H. says

    11/30/2017 at 9:22 PM

    We are having Christmas at home.

    Reply
  6. Sherry Carver says

    11/30/2017 at 4:57 PM

    Sherryc114@gmail.compib going to enjoy this thanksgiveingTHENKIDS ARE GROWN.AIINI GOT TO NIS EATND %AKENA NAP

    Reply
  7. Mary Gardner says

    11/30/2017 at 2:44 PM

    I will cook and have my family for dinner and then exchange gifts. Beyond that just spending time with my children and grandchildren.

    Reply
  8. Pam Flynn says

    11/30/2017 at 2:18 PM

    I’m so excited. Christmas is my favorite holiday! I’ll be going to my daughter’s house to celebrate with my daughter, son in law, and 7 yr. old granddaughter.

    Reply
  9. Leah Shumack says

    11/30/2017 at 1:21 PM

    We have friends coming over on Christmas Eve for dinner!

    Reply
  10. hazell perez says

    11/30/2017 at 12:24 PM

    My holiday plans are to visit family in New York my kids are super excited to see the snow hopefully we are able to enjoy and have fun. Happy Holidays 🙂

    Reply
  11. dorice says

    11/30/2017 at 1:47 AM

    to spend with my family and friends

    Reply
  12. Jeff Brown says

    11/29/2017 at 8:38 PM

    Staying home with friends

    Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    11/29/2017 at 6:20 PM

    I plan to keep it simple and let my grown kids take over

    Reply
  14. Jeanna says

    11/28/2017 at 1:18 PM

    We are planning on spending a quiet holiday at home with family!

    Reply
  15. Gabrielly says

    11/27/2017 at 11:18 AM

    I will be visiting family and friends.

    Reply
  16. Dawn Ganey says

    11/25/2017 at 9:37 PM

    All going to moms in the next county.

    Reply
  17. Janet W. says

    11/25/2017 at 4:33 PM

    My holiday plans include hosting my family over on Christmas day for a big meal and exchanging gifts.

    Reply
  18. Lisa Brown says

    11/25/2017 at 8:03 AM

    i have no plans, staying home to enjoy a quite day

    Reply
  19. Cheryl B says

    11/23/2017 at 6:31 PM

    I will be visiting family and friends this year.

    Reply
  20. Kim Henrichs says

    11/23/2017 at 11:12 AM

    No plans this year unfortunately.

    Reply
  21. Dana Rodriguez says

    11/22/2017 at 9:00 PM

    We are not traveling this time. Just spending time with loved ones!

    Reply
  22. Missy w says

    11/16/2017 at 9:27 AM

    To spend time with family

    Reply
  23. Terra Heck says

    11/13/2017 at 7:10 AM

    Our holiday plans include visiting Six Flags St. Louis for Holiday in the Park in the middle of December. On Christmas Eve, we will be getting together at my sister’s house with family to eat a lot of food and open presents. Thanks.

    Reply
  24. Julie Bickham says

    11/12/2017 at 5:08 PM

    I believe we are spending the holidays at my parents.

    Reply
  25. Rajee Pandi says

    11/12/2017 at 1:01 AM

    baking cookies with kids

    Reply
  26. Harmony, Momma To Go says

    11/11/2017 at 8:07 AM

    My daughter would love those blendy pens! I need to get a jump on holiday stuff

    Reply
  27. Melissa Storms says

    11/10/2017 at 10:47 AM

    We usually stay home and my mom comes to visit for a week or two.

    Reply
  28. SHAYNA says

    11/10/2017 at 8:31 AM

    I PLAN ON HAVING A QUIET HOLIDAY W/JUST ME AND MY KIDS 🙂

    Reply
  29. Jeffrey says

    11/10/2017 at 12:32 AM

    This year we will be having Christmas at our house on the 26th since I work on the 25th. We have dinner and then open presents with our kids, parents and my brother’s family.

    Reply
  30. Denise L says

    11/09/2017 at 10:05 AM

    We always go to my in laws on Christmas Eve and spend Christmas Day with my family.

    Reply
  31. Susan Smith says

    11/08/2017 at 4:48 PM

    We are going to my SIL’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Reply
  32. Joy Q says

    11/08/2017 at 2:46 PM

    My plans are to visit family.

    Reply
  33. Kimmy Ripley says

    11/08/2017 at 10:41 AM

    We always go to my sister’s and my brother in law always cooks up a delicious feast. We leave happy and stuffed!

    Reply
  34. Shelly says

    11/07/2017 at 10:06 PM

    My husband works in the oilfield so it will probably be me and the dogs at home while he is at work

    Reply
  35. Alexandra Y says

    11/07/2017 at 4:42 PM

    My holiday plans this year are to travel to see family and make it back in one piece.

    Reply
  36. jan says

    11/07/2017 at 4:41 PM

    Our holiday plans are still being worked out.

    Reply
  37. Mary Beth Elderton says

    11/07/2017 at 3:31 PM

    We will see family for Thanksgiving, but Hubz and I will snuggle up together for Christmas. All of us are in different cities in different states right now.

    Reply
  38. Arielle says

    11/07/2017 at 12:27 PM

    My husband and I go to his family’s house for Christmas and my family’s house for Hanukkah.

    Reply
  39. Sab Edwards says

    11/06/2017 at 11:29 PM

    I have that week off of work so hope to just relax and rest and maybe destress

    Reply
  40. Vanessa says

    11/06/2017 at 6:55 PM

    Celebrating Jesus’ birthday!

    Reply
  41. Kim Avery says

    11/06/2017 at 3:48 PM

    For Thanksgiving we are going to my aunt a and uncles. This will be the first year in over 20 years the whole extended family will be together! Christmas will be a quiet day at home.

    Reply
  42. heather says

    11/06/2017 at 2:53 PM

    We are staying close to home this holiday season.

    Reply
  43. Barbara Montag says

    11/05/2017 at 8:53 PM

    This year for Christmas we will be going to a fantastic buffet.
    thank you

    Reply
  44. Allison Swain says

    11/05/2017 at 7:49 PM

    We will be going to my Aunt’s house for Christmas this year. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  45. Natalie says

    11/05/2017 at 5:52 PM

    I will be traveling to my mom’s house to spend Christmas with my family.

    Reply
  46. shelly peterson says

    11/05/2017 at 12:45 PM

    We will spend time at my daughters and open presents and have dinner.

    Reply
  47. Sara Zielinski says

    11/05/2017 at 12:36 PM

    I have not made my holiday plans yet this year.

    Reply
  48. Elena says

    11/05/2017 at 11:28 AM

    My holiday plans are to celebrate with my family

    Reply
  49. elizabeth miller says

    11/05/2017 at 11:08 AM

    Our holiday plans are that the entire family will come over to my house on Christmas Eve for a huge family dinner. We also do all the little ones family presents at that time.

    Reply
  50. Cathy Oppedisano says

    11/05/2017 at 11:00 AM

    I am trying to find something to buy for my nieces. They get many gifts so I am trying to find something they will like and something they will learn something from. I wish I could travel and escape but looks like I’ll be here.

    Reply
  51. Audra O'Hara says

    11/05/2017 at 8:50 AM

    No big plans really. We’re not traveling; just staying home and enjoying the holidays. My daughter is already talking about putting up the tree!

    Reply
  52. Julie Wood says

    11/05/2017 at 7:51 AM

    My Holiday plans are to Go to my sister’s house on Christmas Eve and that is where all the family gathers and has dinner and exchange gifts. Then on Christmas day it is with my kids and husband. It is so much fun to gather and spend the Holidays with family!

    Reply

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