Our family and friends think it’s very difficult to choose gifts for us. And it is. We have high standards for quality and are kinda particular about the toys we allow. We don’t want clutter or something that’s not educational or useful.

And we don’t have a lot of storage space since we’re military and move every few years.

Books and experiences are the best!

BOOKS are always welcome.

Not sure? Gift cards to bookstores or Amazon are perfect.

Ask which curricula we’re needing.

There’s always something needed next and often: gift certificates are usually available. Or just use my blog affiliate links on your own purchases to help us out! {Thanks}

Often the extras get pushed aside.

Experiences: Music lessons or art classes or gymnastics are great gifts for homeschoolers.

My kids would LOVE that. We just can’t manage it for four kids year-round right now.

Also, memberships to museums or subscriptions to educational magazines are great!

We love Zoobooks and Nat Geo and Discover.

What are great gifts for a homeschool family?

Whole Family:

We love gifts that the whole family can enjoy together! Game night is fun.

Littles: Alex loves his light box we made. I need to collect some supplies to really use it to its potential. These are some items I’m eyeing.

Big Kids: Tori and Kate are pretty obsessed with art and science. I need to provide outlets for that! And they need something to release all that energy too.

Teens: Liz loves art and science. I’m not real crafty, so I need to help her out.

Dads: like to grill and do woodworking!

Mamas: We got a Nespresso as soon as we married. We thought we were way cool until Keurig came along with their killer advertising and Nespresso took a backseat. For a little sumpin sumpin other than coffee on a brisk and rainy afternoon, I often choose a fine tea. I am a foodie snob, so no 3-buck tea for me!

For a chef (or wannabe cook) – they need the best, right?