Disclaimer: this gift guide for kids is tech-free. And that is a good thing, as we choose gifts that kids will love, and some that will even bring the whole family together.
El: The Chicago Transit Adventure Board Game, Transit Tees, $40
If you have a child that loves the El, this new game is a perfect gift. Players have to decide the best route, so this will really test everyone’s Chicago knowledge.
Wooden Telephone, Kiko at Design Live Kids, $52
With today’s tech-savvy kids, you have to laugh at this one, and we bet the rest of the family will get a kick out of it, too. Kiko toys are made from beechwood and created with a simple design to inspire imagination.
Nugget Play Couch, Nugget, $229
What happens when you combine a couch and a toy? Meet the Nugget, a playroom’s best friend that is a couch, fort, place to rest, and more. Made in North Carolina, Nugget supports livable wages and gives back to worthy causes like Teach for America.
The Ultimate S’mores Kit, Swoon Living, $150
Locally made in Chicago, this s’mores kit is perfect for city living and gives you an opportunity to spend time as a family. You can also engrave it with your family or child’s name for a special touch.
Disney Anna Down Cape, Colombia, $300
With the release of “Frozen 2,” “Frozen” fever is again raging and there’s no better way to say “let it snow” during a Chicago winter than with “Frozen”-inspired outerwear from the “Frozen 2” X Columbia Sportswear collaboration. Girls can channel their inner Anna in this down cape that’s as warm as it is chic, and you can feel good buying it since it’s made with Responsible Down Standard-certified down, which protects the welfare of the geese and ducks that provide the down.
Blockitecture Garden City, Areaware at Little Peach Fuzz, $75
Available for in-store pickup only, you can find this sustainably-made city block set by James Paulius for Areaware at local favorite Little Peach Fuzz (1005 N. California Ave., Chicago).
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