Gift giving can be hard, especially when we don’t know how well a gift will hold up. Nothing is worse than buying a very cool, expensive gift and then it breaks the next day (ask me how I know). I have compiled the best gift guide for toys and gifts that last. Here they are:
Wood
The right kind of wooden gifts will last a long time. We have wooden ornaments, blocks, games, and more. The biggest question is how do we know if they’ll last? You can tell pretty much from holding them. If they are light or if you feel like you could snap it in your hands, then give it a pass. Here are some items we have that have held up for years, only the dog to blame for any damage. The nice thing about wood is that there is a wide variety for all ages and interests.
Hardcover Books
We are big book lovers over here and year after year we buy more books for Christmas and birthdays. While some may not come in a hardback format, we have slowly converted as publishers allow. We absolutely love these book in hardback but any is great. They make great gifts and you know that they will hold up better than paperback.
Electronics
The truth is that the more unknown the brand or the cheaper the item, the poorer the quality. I don’t mind buying or giving electronic items but I want to buy something once and never again (versus 900 cheap cords). These are some of my favorite purchases in the electronic category because they last and work well. The fact that we have owned the same cord for almost a year with no fraying, bending, or breaking is quite impressive. A good power bank is also a must for me, this one has great ratings (I bought one from ihome in a store but can’t find it online, this is the only electronic recommendation that I don’t personally own).
Wrap Up
Gift giving is my love language so I definitely take it seriously. If you’re still stumped, check out these other gift guides I’ve written: Gifts for Families who Travel and Gifts for Homeschool Families. You might find the perfect gift there as well and as always, thank you for checking out this gift guide for toys and gifts that last.