17 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids
Is it just me or does everyone feel they are bombarded with ads for all the "must have" toys this time of year? We recently got a Holiday 2026 Amazon kids gift book in the mail and I am underwhelmed. There are some cute toys, for sure, but most gift guides offer what is most popular, not what suits my outdoorsy family. Of course, I am not opposed to toys. I know they are helpful for child development and what is life without fun, right? But then there's that pressure to get all the right things for your kids so they won't feel left out. Frankly, I am not concerned whether my kids fit in. If their friends are genuine, they will belong even if they don't have a full collection of Squishmallows, a Toniebox, or a Nintendo Switch 2. Besides, they will have their whole lives to play on screens. My main concern is cultivating their love for the outdoors as well as the skills to safely navigate their own adventures someday. Honestly, I'd rather go hiking as a fami...
