Updated – Originally published November 14, 2024
It’s that magical time again, when wish lists get long, wrapping paper gets everywhere, and parents are somehow both the elves and Santa.
This year, our Holiday Gift Guide is packed with our favorite finds for kids, teens, and parents alike—gifts that inspire connection, creativity, and calm.
And since life’s about growing in steps, not scrolls, you’ll spot gifts that fit right into your family’s Tech in Steps journey.
So pour some cocoa, cue the holiday playlist, and browse through our 2025 Gift Picks.
Gabb’s Gift Picks for Kids

Big imaginations. Little hands. Endless giggles.
These are the best Christmas gifts for kids and bring playtime back to real life—color, crafts, and creativity that spark curiosity (and keep screens out of sight).
Crayola Color Wonder Bluey Light Up Stamper

This delightful Bluey stamper set lights up to indicate the selected color, adding an extra layer of magic to the stamping experience. The set includes a Bluey-branded light-up stamper unit with 3 vibrant ink pads, 18 unique coloring activity pages, 10 Bluey character stamps.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Bluey Poolside Playset

Scribble, scrub and scribble again with kid-favorite characters Bluey, Bingo and Bandit. Kids can transform their imagination into action with the included Pump Pool, Innertube, and Scenic Recolorable Backdrop. The durable and easy-to-clean Scribble Scrubbies friends ensure that the fun never stops.
Pippi Post Tumbling Book Stack – Wooden Block Stacking Game

Put your steady hands and literary love to the test with this bookish twist on a classic stacking game! The Tumbling Book Stack features wooden blocks designed to look like colorful book spines, making it the perfect game for book lovers of all ages.
Pippi Post Cozy Christmas Coloring Book

Celebrate the holiday season with the Cozy Christmas Coloring Book, featuring 40 pages of hand-drawn festive illustrations. From gingerbread houses and stockings to mugs of hot cocoa and twinkling ornaments, this book is perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your coloring sessions.
Moana: The Songs (Vinyl)

Dive in and experience the songs from Moana! The soundtrack is packed with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In the Heights), Mark Mancina (Grammy-winning composer), and Opetaia Foa’i (lead singer of Te Vaka, an award winning world music band). This vinyl version of the soundtrack features all of the songs from the film.
Learning with Kelsey The Craftivity Box- Monthly

Get creative together every month with the Craftivity Box! Designed for kids ages 2–7, this monthly subscription includes 8 ready-to-make crafts that support learning, creativity, and quality time with your child.
Gabb Watch 3e/Gabb Phone 4

The Gabb Watch 3e and Gabb Phone 4 are the perfect kids devices, allowing them to safely connect with family and friends every step of their day. No social media or internet browsing.
Gabb Music+

Gabb Music+ is a music streaming service built specifically for kids, and available on iOS and Android devices. Enjoy ad-free listening, create your perfect playlist, and download hit songs — all clean, no expletives.
Crayola Marker Airbrush

Step into a world of spray art magic with the Marker Airbrush Art Kit. This DIY kit is a playground for the imagination where kids can experiment with unique spray art effects, enhancing their artistic expression and color exploration.
The Pony Pick Pack

The patented, original easy-to-use hair elastic band remover. An amazing tool for those who have hair to do and undo with extra stretch elastics included.
Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn® Mix & Learn DJ Table™

Little music-makers can work their fine motor skills while rocking out to Puppy’s freshest beats with the Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table activity center from Fisher-Price. This interactive learning toy and activity table features a piano with 3 ways to play, plus 12 fine motor activities and 3 Smart Stages learning levels to keep the learning fun going as your baby grows.
Barbie Dream Camper

Hit the road with the Barbie Dream Camper, featuring rolling wheels, 7 play areas, and 60+ accessories—including a puppy, fishing pond, campfire, and color-change barbecue fun! Open it up to reveal a fully equipped campsite with a pop-up rooftop tent that sleeps two dolls, kitchen, bathroom, and plenty of space for endless outdoor adventures.
Fisher-Price® Barney’s World™ Sensory Barney™ Plush

This 12.75-inch-tall Barney plush toy offers a variety of sensory experiences to help kids calm their big feelings through play. Kids can practice their self-regulation skills as they trace the embroidered patterns on Barney’s feet, rub his soft ribbed belly and silky hands, or play with the heart-shaped popper attached to Barney’s hand.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Sharks vs Dinos Dragon Destruction Playset & 2 Toy Trucks

The battle is on between Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Great Bite and Rageasaur to defeat the cyborg dragon in the Sharks vs. Dinos Dragon Destruction Playset! Load both trucks into the double slam launcher, send them racing through the dragon’s mouth, and see which survives the chainsaw diverter to claim victory when the dragon collapses. Two Hot Wheels Monster Trucks are included; colors and decorations may vary.
Becoming Superheroes by Elysia Cannon Butler

Ready to inspire your kids? Becoming Superheroes is equipped with so many tools to build resilient and empowered children who believe in their heroic abilities. This book will proactively prepare your child to face life with hope and courage no matter what challenges they face.
Gabb’s Gift Picks for Teens

For the dreamers, creators, and almost-grown-ups.
This year’s teen lineup hits that sweet spot between fun and freedom with chill vinyl vibes, cozy gear, and ways to stay safely connected.
San Diablo Churro Fiesta in a Box

The ultimate at-home churro-making kit with everything you need to easily fry or air-fry fresh churros in less than 10 minutes! It’s the perfect gift to send anywhere in the world, or to make churros at your next family activity, date night, dessert night, team-building event, or holiday celebration.
Pippi Post Book Lover’s Wall Calendar

Keep your reading life beautifully organized with the Book Lover’s 2026 Wall Calendar! This spiral-bound hanging calendar features monthly layouts adorned with hand-drawn illustrations and beautiful gold foil accents.
Pippi Post Literary Who’s Who

Put your bookish knowledge to the test with Literary Who’s Who, a classic guessing game with a literary twist. Featuring beloved characters from classic literature, this interactive game lets players ask clever yes-or-no questions to reveal their opponent’s mystery character.
Pink Coquette Bows Quilted E-Reader Case

Add a touch of playful charm to your literary accessories with our Pink Coquette E-Reader Quilted Book Case. Designed to safeguard your tablet or Kindle, this sweet case features a hand-illustrated design of pink coquette bows.
Pippi Post Book Lover’s 2026 Mini Desk Calendar

Celebrate a year of literary charm with this Book Lover’s 2026 Mini Desk Calendar. Featuring twelve months of hand-painted bookish illustrations, including cozy bookstores, seasonal book stacks, and charming literary details, this die-cut calendar is a great addition to any desk, nightstand, or reading nook.
Pippi Post Blue Book Journal

Elevate your writing experience with our Book Journal. Designed to resemble a classic book and featuring gold foil accents on the cover, this journal is as beautiful as it is functional.
Pippi Post Book Lover Coloring Book

The Book Lover Coloring Book features the perfect motto for any bookworm, avid reader, teacher, or coloring fan. With heavy, single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through, this reading-themed activity book is a great activity for adults and children alike, making it the perfect gift for kids, moms, teachers, and more!
Star Wars Lofi (Music from Vol.1-3)

Available for the first time on splatter vinyl, Star Wars Lofi (Music from Vol. 1-3) includes lofi mixes from and inspired by Star Wars films and Disney+ Series.
Gabb Phone 4/Gabb Phone 4 Pro

Gabb Phones are built specifically for kids and teens. With advanced filtration and the custom-built Gabb OS, it’s the best option for secure and protected communication.
Gabb Music+

Gabb Music+ doesn’t bleep out lyrics—instead we use proprietary technology to exclude any song with sexual innuendo, explicit lyrics, drug references, or violent content. The result? A safe music library that every kid will love, and parents never have to worry about.
Talulah Los Angeles Vintage Trucker Hat

Keep your teen trendy and safe from the sun with this stylish, vintage-inspired two-toned trucker hat. It comes in red or green and is a perfect addition for any wardrobe.
Pippi Post 52 Weeks of Happy Quotes – Desk Flip Calendar

Stay inspired all year round with our 52 Weeks of Happy Quotes Desk Flip Calendar! Featuring hand-lettered and illustrated motivations for each week, this undated calendar is a daily dose of positivity.
Gabb’s Gift Picks for Parents

Because the holiday magic-makers deserve some magic, too.
From cozy comfort, to mindful reads, and tools for tech balance, this list is full of gifts that restore calm after the chaos.
A Season of Family Meal Plans Cookbooks by Jordan Page (Volumes 1-4)

Give the gift of stress-free dinners with A Season of Family Meal Plans (Volumes 1–4)—a beautifully designed collection that plans an entire year of family-friendly meals for you. Each seasonal volume includes weekly menus, prep guides, and recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, making it the perfect blend of practical and thoughtful.
Noteworthy Parenting: How to Use Your Own IDEAS to Create Your Parenting Roadmap by Kristin Buchtel

An award-winning book helping parents align as they raise their kids. An illustrated quick read to help parents plan how they want to navigate technology and other challenging social topics in this ever-changing modern world.
Talk To Them & Habla Con Ellos by Heidi Chance

Learn about online safety and countless digital threats our kids face. Talk to Them (English Version) and Habla Con Ellos (Spanish Version) are great resources for anyone trying to navigate parenting in the digital age.
YUUMA Mini Bag

This mini backpack for moms is small, but mighty, and can fit practically anything you need. It makes a great gift for moms with tweens and teens.
Tech-Healthy Family Hub by Better Screen Time

Join the Tech-Healthy Family Hub to access expert guidance, proven resources, and self-guided courses that help you navigate today’s tech-heavy world with confidence. Together, we’ll reduce screen time, restore family connection, and raise kids and teens who thrive.
Pippi Post Blue Bows Glass Can

Add the perfect cup to your collection with our Blue Bows Glass Can. Ideal for coffee, tea, or sparkling water, this drinkware is a sweet gift for trendy kids, teens, and women alike.
Talulah The Vintage Snap Crew/The Vintage Lounge Shorts

Get cozy with this luxe fleece knit snap pullover and lounge sweat set. Featuring a henley snap button collar, raglan seam sleeves, ribbed banded hem, and elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring tie and large pockets.
Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction by Dr. Zelana Montminy

A must-read action plan to reclaim your focus, direct your attention, and save your mind in an era of endless distraction.
Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids—Without Losing Your Mind by Devon Kuntzman

This book is the first-ever comprehensive, research-backed, quick-reference book designed specifically for kids aged 1–5, and completely flips the script on what it means to parent a toddler. Inside are bite-sized chapters, FAQs, and real-world scripts that you can use right in the moment to support you through 27 of the most common toddler challenges!
Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom 2LP Set

Walt Disney Records presents the highly anticipated vinyl of the soundtrack to Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, featuring the original score by the one and only John Williams.
52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens/52 Modern Manners for Kids by Brooke Romney

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens and kids gives simple, inexpensive solutions that guide parents and add connection to your family so your teens and kids can live a more successful life.
Gabb Music+

Every genre. Every era. Safe for kids. Gabb Music+ has all of today’s and yesterday’s top hits, including emerging artists and classic favs. Craft the perfect playlist, download your favorite songs—and let the whole family sing along.
Divi Scalp Serum

Give your scalp a spa day, every day, with our award-winning, clinically tested Scalp Serum. The best part, you can use it every day without any residue. With this 3-month supply, go ahead and show your scalp the TLC it deserves. Your hair will thank you, too.
Ballerina Farm Farmer Protein Powder

Easily add protein to your routine! Farmer Protein Powder is a natural, nutrient-dense source of protein made from ingredients we trust and use in our own home. Each scoop contains 24 grams of protein from whey, collagen peptides, hemp protein, and calf-first bovine colostrum.
Ribbed Pajama Set by Nuuds

Ready to sleep in comfort and style? This ribbed material is stretchy and comfortable—perfect to cozy up by the fire.
Now to Wrap It Up (Literally)
No matter who you’re shopping for this season—little dreamers, nearly-independent teens, or parents holding it all together—the best gifts make life a little lighter, warmer, and more connected.
Tell us your best gift ideas or holiday traditions in the comments. We’d love to hear how you’re making this season special.




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