Fun Gifts for the Entire Family

Fun Gifts for the Entire Family

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Fun Gifts for the Entire Family
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Old Time Candy
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Escape the Crate Subscription Box
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National Parks Scratch-Off Chart
Pop Chart

National Parks Scratch-Off Chart

$25 from Pop Chart
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Families who make regular pilgrimages to national parks will love this illustrated scratch-off chart. Once they’ve checked off a destination, they’ll gently peel off the top layer to reveal a rendering of that park in full color. (If they’re not park-goers, there are charts for Major League ballparks, basketball arenas, football stadiums, golf holes and more.)


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Gym1 Deluxe Indoor Playground
Amazon

Gym1 Deluxe Indoor Playground

$225 from Amazon
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Outdoor play can be tricky once the weather turns cold, so it’s time to get creative if you’re buying for kids and their stressed-out parents. This innovative set turns a sturdy doorway into a swing, ladder, rope, trapeze, or rings, and it can hold up to 300 pounds.

Dinosaur Taco Holders
Uncommon Goods
Wooden Family Tree
Etsy
3794590
Amazon

Z-Man Games Pandemic

$22 from Amazon
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Sure, it’s a bit on the nose, but buyers say this cooperative board game that challenges players to stop disease outbreaks and epidemics around the world is as challenging as it is fun. “When you win, you come away feeling like the hero of an apocalyptic movie, saving the world in the very nick of time,” raves one player.


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The Adventure Challenge Family Edition
The Adventure Challenge

The Adventure Challenge: Family Edition

$20 and up from The Adventure Challenge
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This book has 50 fun family challenges to make the most of quality together time. Scratch-off entries reveal activities that run the gamut from outside adventures to kooky and creative projects. Each spot includes a place to include a photo, so this will become a cherished keepsake the entire family will love even after the challenges are long-completed. There's also a bundled package that comes with an instant camera.

Stingray Family Tree Tent
Tentsile

Stingray Family Tree Tent

$600 from Tentsile
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Take a second to recover from the sticker shock. Then consider that this waterproof tent could stand in for a hotel room and backyard treehouse. Capable of holding up to 880 pounds, it’s made for multi-person lounging and sleeping (read: everyone won’t roll to the middle). Set it up anywhere you can find three anchor points for camping, stargazing, or just elevated outdoor play.


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Amazon eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Amazon

Amazon eero Mesh Wi-Fi System

$140 from Amazon
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Wi-Fi groaning under the weight of simultaneous Zoom calls? Buyers say Amazon's new eero mesh Wi-Fi system helps keep the data flowing, blanketing up to 5,000 square feet with speedy coverage, even if you have dozens of devices connected. The 10-minute setup is easy even for tech novices.


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Crossnet Four Square Volleyball
Amazon

Crossnet Four Square Volleyball

$85 and up from Amazon

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Competitive or active families will love this set that puts a volleyball twist on the classic playground game of four square. It comes with a height-adjustable net, a travel backpack, volleyball, pump, boundary lines, and a rule book.

'Kids Against Maturity' Card Game
Amazon

Kids Against Maturity Card Game

$19 from Amazon
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Though the game makers note that "humorless" parents can remove any card they find objectionable, most of the more than 7,000 reviewers appear nonplussed at the content, noting that Kids Against Maturity offers "real-deal laughs" and is "suitable for all ages."


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Kodak Mini 2
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Scratch Off World Map Poster
Amazon

InnovativeMap Scratch-Off World and U.S. Map Posters

$31 from Amazon

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Know a family that loves to travel? They can check off all their adventures with this map duo set. The set includes a large world map and smaller U.S. map, plus a scratch tool, memory stickers to pin each new trip, and a magnifying strip so the smallest details loom larger.

Family History Throw
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Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Walmart
AbcoTech Indoor Golf Putting Green
Amazon

Abco Tech Indoor Golf Putting Green

$61 from Amazon

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This practice putting green is compact enough that it can be used almost anywhere. It's lightweight and portable, with a roll-up mat for easy storage, and comes with three practice balls.

Marquee Light Box
Amazon
Charley Harper Birds
Amazon
Boston Warehouse Monkey Vegetable Peeler, Orange
Amazon

Monkey Vegetable Peeler

$13 from Amazon
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If your family appreciates a little whimsy in the kitchen, this funky monkey helper will probably bring a smile — and encourage a battle over who gets to peel the potatoes for a holiday dinner.


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Global Hot Sauce Gift Box
Uncommon Goods
Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set
Uncommon Goods

Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set

$55 and up from Uncommon Goods
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Next time you see something that reminds you of that one amazing friend or much-missed family member who lives far away, let them know you're thinking of them with this gift. Simply tap the bracelet, and your loved one's half of the set will light up and vibrate. Replacement bands in different colors are available for $15.


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Let's Roam
Let's Roam

Family Scavenger Hunt

Price varies from Let's Roam

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Let's Roam crafts scavenger hunts that also double as city tours in over 400 locations around the world. You walk around your city looking for hidden secrets and must-see spots in a gamified app-driven hunt full of puzzles, riddles, and challenges. If you'd rather not leave the house, there's also in-home scavenger hunts that are fun for every age.

Cookie Shots Dirty Cookie
The Dirty Cookie

Christmas Cookie Shot Decorating Kit

$50 from The Dirty Cookie

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Cookie shots are little beverage cups made out of edible cookies, so you can fill them with Irish cream for mom and dad, and milk or a milkshake for the kids. This kits includes six cookie cups, plus chocolate, sprinkles, and edible Christmas-themed decorations so everyone can customize their own cup.

Viewfinder with Custom Reels
Amazon

Custom Viewfinder

$35 from Amazon

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Remember those View-Masters with the circular reels of images you looked into as a kid? Everything retro is popular again, and now you can buy one that comes with a custom-made reel with your own photos. It's a great way to relive family memories and kids will love looking through it.

Weddingstar Personalized Wooden Advent Calendar
Weddingstar

Personalized Wooden Advent Calendar

$55 from Weddingstar

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Families who celebrate Christmas all December long will adore this wooden Advent calendar. It has 24 drawers that can be filled with all kinds of treats, is reusable every year, and can be personalized with a family name on the front.

Weddingstar Personalized Santa Gift Sack
Weddingstar

Personalized Santa Gift Sack

$17 from Weddingstar

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Add a little extra magic to Christmas morning with Santa's gift sack. It comes in adorable themed prints, including a child's name, and has a drawstring so all those presents won't burst out.

Carpool Karaoke Mic
Singing Machine

Carpool Karaoke Mic

$50 from Singing Machine
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This wireless microphone pairs with an FM station on a car's radio so that the whole fam can recreate their favorite James Corden moments on the next big road trip. It provides up to six hours of use before the battery needs to be recharged.

Shut the Hell Up Chewing Gum
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