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gift guide for homeschoolers

Gift Guide for Homeschoolers

November 30, 2023 · In: For Moms, Ideas

Some links on this page are affiliate links which means that, if you choose to make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I greatly appreciate your support!

In an effort to share some unique gift ideas, I compiled my favorite things I have given or received in this special gift guide for homeschoolers.

I love gift giving opportunities. I’m that friend that aims to finish Christmas shopping in October. It saves me time and money, yes, but I also find so much joy in finding great gift ideas.

So, I’m sharing my finds with my homeschool friends! If you struggle with ideas for what to give to your special people, I hope you will find some inspiration if not a straight up gift list to make this season more peaceful and convenient for you!

Keep reading for different categories of receivers. Anything for moms has been loved and used by myself, and anything for kids have been actually received and loved by my children. Let me know if you have any things to add that have been a hit!

Gifts for Homeschoolers: Moms

gift guide for homeschool moms
Gift Guide for Homeschool Moms

1. home planner

If you want to be encouraged by Scripture, have specific, seasonal, and relevant homemaking tasks to help you keep up with your full schedule, I highly suggest you take a look at this Home Planner. Not only is it beautiful, but it takes the guess work out of how to get things done.

I am finishing up my first year in this planner, and made sure to get the 2024 one because it really became my personal assistant. I love the daily to do list that helps me keep my home, my schedule, and my finances in order.

2. neutral sweaters

If someone wanted to know what gift card I would like, this store is it! All the cohesion, comfort, and modest mom outfits.

3. always need a coffee mug

A cup of tea or coffee is on the daily, and having a cute mug is a little slice of motivation for my days. Here is a really cute one!

4. meal planning

The undercover culprit of my days getting thrown off has to be meals. They never fail to sneak up on me. The weeks where our meal planning is on point are the weeks that tend to be without stressed out parents and hangry children. I started using these recipe cards for slow cooking that I love, as well as recipes from Healthy in a Hurry from Danielle Walker. She is a client of my husband’s videography business, and is such a kind and knowledgable woman.

5. planner stickies

For your planner lovers (it’s me, hi!), check out these planner stickies. The colors and the design are just perfection.

6. coffee

I have been enjoying this coffee since I heard about it from my friend Oprah. 🙂 It is responsibly sourced, they are women-owned, and donate 1% of proceeds to food justice causes. Plus, it tastes great, and I use a frother for a foamy top.

7. at home manicures

My hands and nails get no love at a nail salon. I just don’t have the time to go, but that is where this amazing manicure kit came to the rescue! Everything you need for an at home manicure, and the polish collection (and their titles) are my favorite part.

8. new testament bible study

2024 is looking really good as I’m planning to dive into the New Testament. All of my study time seems to improve when I have a study guide of some sort beside me, and this one is really good.

9. super serum skin tint + spf 40

In my search to find a clean make up base that wasn’t part of a multi-level marketing plan, I found this pretty skin tint that includes SPF. I also like their foundation for extra coverage days.

Gifts for Homeschoolers: Tween Boys

tween boys gift guide
Gift Guide for Tween Boys

1. skillshare

It’s fair to say that all of my kids appreciate our Skillshare subscription, as well as my husband and me. Our son has taken courses in video editing, animation, music composing, and Procreate. He often finds new skills listed on the site that he wants to try, and this link will give you one month for free!

2. Gabb watch

We are still not ready to give our tween a phone, so this watch is the perfect solution. I needed something I could communicate with him through texts and by phone, without any of the added apps or addictive things. He wears it when he will be away from us parents, and sets in on the charger when he’s not. It has been a great helper in the area of communication. Try the code JUICEBOX when you check out because Gabb often attaches deals to my code.

3. disciplines of a godly young man

The adult version of this book was encouraging, so we are trying out this version for our tween. Together, him and my husband are reading books side by side this year. It has been a joy for me to see them study together.

4. shape shifting box

If your son is into keeping his hands busy, this is a fun activity that incorporates mind challenges with creative possibilities. Unlike other puzzle box toys that turn out flat, the patented, award-winning Shashibo Sensory Box features 36 rare earth magnets for an innovative design that transforms into over 70 shapes.

5. trekking through history

Family game nights are a favorite activity in our home. Recently, my tween got into Trekking Through History, as we started using it as a history supplement. If history isn’t your tween’s thing, check out this list of favorite board games over the years.

6. unresponsive yoyo

My son swears by his DNA Unresponsive Yoyo, but he has been practicing for a while. If you’d like to give one a try, he also uses this less expensive version often. I had no idea a yoyo would become such a hobby for my active tween, but it has come in handy when he has to wait for his sisters at many different moments.

7. book series

The book series that has been on repeat lately has been Percy Jackson. Other series he he has enjoyed is the Warriors and the Lemoncello series.

8. skin care

Not all boys will ask for skincare, but mine saw that his older sister had her own skincare routine, and asked for his own. To my pleasure, my research led me to Gryt, which is totally made for this age group, and their sensitive skin. I picked up the Gryt Kit for him, and he has found a great routine. Use code “juicebox15” for 15% off their shop!

9. magnetic chess board

Another hobby I didn’t expect to start up in our home was chess! I have still to this day never played, but my tween son has really grown to love the game. He was taking some classes with Chess Guides, and we finally made the jump to purchase a chess board for the kids to play at home. I love this magnetic feature as I was imagining lost pieces.

Gifts for Homeschoolers: Teen Girls

gift guide for teens

1. necklaces of faith

I have loved gifting my daughter a couple of these delicate necklaces. Even more so, it brings me joy that each one has a meaning rooted in Christ. She has been wearing the Hesed necklace most recently, which is a Hebrew word for Steadfast Love.

2. personal bible study

Seeing your teen grow in their own faith is really such a gift to us parents, and she has really appreciated using Confidence in Christ for her personal study time.

3. personal drinking cup

Mom and dad are the only ones who have their own drinking cup for water. However, now that my girl is a teen, it has been fun to pick up small symbols that represent her growing up. Whatever that may be in your home, it was a drinking cup for us! The cup from the Autumn collection from The Daily Grace Co is a cutie.

4. skincare for teens

She uses her entire Gryt Kit daily, and I’m so proud of her for being disciplined with skincare. This one is gentle enough, with no harsh chemicals for teen and tween skin. You can use my code “juicebox15” for 15% off their shop.

5. watercolor school

One of the go-to relaxing things my teen likes to do in her free time is create. We have a lifetime subscription to Watercolor School by Lily & Thistle, and have used it between all of us for years. A great investment for the lifetime edition.

6. scripture lettering workbook

Along with watercoloring, hand lettering is also something she has been working on for her graphic design hobby. This hand lettering workbook uses Scripture as a base, which makes it even more beautiful.

7. cute sandals

I love a neutral sandal, and these Pons are feminine, adorable, and pairs well with anything kind of souls!

8. effortless hair clips

Again, I love a neutral, and this is the one she uses often.

9. social media free cell phone

We wanted to our teen a phone for communication purposes…only. We didn’t need to introduce new distractions, addictions, or have the world at her fingertips. So, after a lot of research, I landed on the Gabb phone. It provided all we needed for communication, minus anything that would be a waste of time. Use the code “JUICEBOX” to see if there is a discount attached when you read this post.

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