24 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Family

Katie G. said:  My husband has been eyeing the 3D printers at our local electronics store for a long time. Thanks to some Christmas gift cards he decided to buy one for the family. I would say the kids are having as much or more fun with it than him. The printer is simple to use and easy to find projects for anyone to print. We've had fun making animals, whistles, toys and sports-themed memorabilia. Worth the investment for the family fun!

Vanessa M. said:  This inflatable backyard bounce house is hours of bouncing fun that will keep kids jumping, climbing, and sliding. Walls have mesh sides for safety, and it is a breeze to set up with the included blower.

Hannah Scott said:  Bring the park to your backyard with this elaborate swing set! Traditional swings, a tire swing, slide, monkey bars, climbing wall, and a treehouse all provide endless opportunities for active fun and imaginative play for your family.

Katie G. said:  We live in the woods and have had smaller home made tree swings in the past. This past Christmas we decided to buy this saucer tree swing since the kids are getting older and outgrowing the home made version. The swing is easy to install (with a sturdy branch) and holds up to 700 lbs, perfect for a fun family swing.

Kelly R said:  These adorable mugs are each personalized with a different member of the family, featuring their name and an illustrated likeness. This is a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift for family that would be used for years, and it would be fun to receive them with all of the fixings for a hot chocolate bar!

Family-favorite gaming console has plenty of great games to play together.

Kelly R said:  Sure, kids would love any gift that means more screen time, but we have particularly enjoyed using our switch together as a family. Some friendly competition over Mario Party or Mario Kart is a fun way to change up our usual family movie night!

Kelly R said:  The Jeni's Pint Club subscription sends four different ice cream flavors every month, giving you all something to look forward to! I love suggesting food and treats as family gift ideas because they're consumable and don't create clutter, and high-end picks like Jeni's are such a fun indulgence! We have gifted Jeni's deliveries many times, and it always goes over big with both adults and kids.

Lisa R said:  Even if you've never played before, it's pretty easy and a lot of fun to learn simple versions of favorite Disney or holiday songs. The grown-ups in our house don't exactly have a lot of raw musical talent, but that hasn't stopped us from having some pretty awesome sing-a-longs and dance parties with our 61 key Yamaha. It has all sorts of features, including the ability to play over 100 prerecorded songs and to mimic the sound of almost any instrument (the silly sound modes are very popular). The learning mode and ability to mix and record multiple parts get less use, but hey, maybe someday? Ebay/used is the best place to look.

Kelly R said:  My family discovered Mexican Train Dominoes last summer, and it truly is a timeless game that all ages can enjoy. We have played it many times, with and without kids, and it accommodates both smaller and larger groups. You can add on things like score sheets, domino racks and fancier train stations if you want to make this family Christmas gift a bit bigger.