2020 Holiday Shopping Guide - Special Needs Family

 

Hey friend, 

It's been a while and oh girl, what a year it's been. I have a message on that later but for today I'd like to share with you a holiday guide for your family. This year may look different for everyone spending wise for Christmas and I'd like to share some tips. 

The first thing I suggest is to ask your family what they would like - straight up. Depending on your child's communication, they may be able to share it with you, draw pictures, or point at items. Another good thing to try to see what your family likes is to take them to a store that y'all like to normally shop at and ask them to show you things they like. Take pictures of things or write them down. 

Valencia and Athena at Walmart gravitating to what they like. 

These are not affiliated links and in the future, if they ever are I will let you know. I just love sharing things and places I love with you! 

Baby: Books, Teethers, and scented bubbles!

                                               Fashionable teether - mama wears, baby enjoys!

https://www.chewbeads.com/Perry-Teething-Necklace-p/perry-necklace.htm?1=1&CartID=0

    

                                                                    Scented bubbles!

https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/074885/Jelly-Belly-Scented-Bubbles-6-fl.-Oz..html?trackcode=googleBase

Preschool: Books, weighted blanket, weighted lap pet, scented play-doh, puzzles!

                                                                Weighted lap pet!

https://therapyshoppe.com/products/P5275-weighted-scented-kitty-cuddles-animal-calming-sensory-autism-toy-pet

    

                                                                       

                                                                            Puzzles!

https://specialsupplies.com/basic-skills-practice-board

Use code: SPECIAL10 for 10% off 

Child: Books, weighted blankets, fun sensory bath bombs, Be kind clothing.

                                                                Sensory bath bombs!

These were found at HEB towards the makeup and bath aisles. They are scented and turn the water whatever color they are!

This is how I decided to store them in the girl's bathroom. With this cute plastic container from Dollar Tree!

                                                                     Be kind clothing!
                                            

                                                        https://bekindlivekindshop.co

Preteen: Books, chewlery, slime, makeable kits.

                                                                Fashionable chewlery!

https://therapyshoppe.com/products/P3699-chunky-hexagon-chewy-necklaces-tubes-bracelets-jewelry-fidget-tool-toy-chew-chewelry

                                                                               Fun slime!

This was a huge hit with my girls. From Target, found in the toy and fidget aisles area!

Teen: Books, scented lipgloss and makeup, chewlery, fidgets, sensory clothes!

                                                                Scented lip balm!

https://www.ulta.com/superfruit-lip-balm-4-pack?productId=xlsImpprod11731375

Adults: Experiences, audiobooks, cute jewelry!

                                                                        Jewelry!

https://big-brookwood-in-georgetown.shoplightspeed.com/big-earrings-disc-rainbow-magic.html

Spouse/Mom: Custom items, clothing, gift cards (to their favorite places; nails, hair, botox, brunch, spa). 

                                                                Custom popsocket!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sophialittlebowpeeps

Special needs mama shirts and sweatshirts!

https://www.blessedforthismess.com/#/

Spouse/Dad: Custom items, experiences (tickets, gift cards to his favorite places)!

                                                                Custom dad gear!

https://www.instagram.com/craft_e_creationss/ 

Grandparents: Experiences with family and mission-driven gifts. 

                                                                Personalized items!

https://big-brookwood-in-georgetown.shoplightspeed.com/

                                                   Hats, sweatshirts, accessories from CW collective!

https://www.cwcollective.net/shop/ladies-safari-kallie-black

Again, ask them what they would like and go from there!

XO,

Minerva 

Love you to life!

P.S.: May this holiday season be filled with laughter, blessings, rich relationships with family and friends, experiences, joy, and a full heart.

P.S.S.: What is on the top of your holiday list this year?