The Produce Nerd's

Christmas
Gift Guide

2026

Thoughtful gifts for healthy, active families

Gifts for getting outside, playing together and unplugging — plus thoughtful picks for the grown-ups on your list. Looking for kitchen tools? Those live on my Kitchen Gadgets page.

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Outdoor Adventures

Gifts that get kids excited to play outside.

RC Monster Truck

This truck is fast and can handle almost anything outdoors (except for a skate park)! Two rechargeable batteries = more drive time.

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Ride-On UTV for Big Kids

jeep for Big Kids

A ride-on for big kids, with working headlights and a radio. My 6 & 7 year old can both squeeze into this together!

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PowerNet Ball Net

Ball Net

A practice net for kicking soccer balls, hitting, pitching and catching. Sets up in the yard and packs into its own bag.

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Guardian Kids Bike

Guardian Kids Bike

The easiest bikes to get kids started riding, and to keep them going! We love these bikes so much that we have sized up with them 3 times already!

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Screen-Free Play

Building, creating and reading — fun that doesn’t need a screen.

LEGO City Fire Rescue Boat

LEGO City Fire Rescue Boat

This has lasted us the whole past year getting turned into different versions, and the boat really does float!

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Picasso Tiles Magnetic Building Set

magna tiles Building Set

I've never met a kid that didn't enjoy playing with magna tiles!

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Lite-Brite

Lite-Brite

The classic glowing peg board that never gets old. And, once the kids need a break from playing with it, they can always use it as a decoration!

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Gel Pen Set

Gel Pen Set

60 colors (plus refills) in a zip up case — perfect for coloring, journaling and long car rides.

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Lisa Frank Activity Set

Lisa Frank Activity Set

Coloring book, sticker pad, puzzle and more. And, if you're anything like me, this is about as nostalgic as it gets!

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Christmas Books for Kids

Christmas Books for Kids

A list of our favorite Christmas picture books to read together all season.

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Little Kids First Big Book of Why

Little Kids First Big Book of Why

The perfect book for the kid(s) that always likes to ask "why?"!

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KEEN Kids Sandals

KEEN Sandals

Cute, multi-purpose shoes that work as both sandals and tennis shoes.

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Faith-Based Gifts

Books and keepsakes that keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

Jesus Plush

Jesus stuffy

A soft Jesus doll with “Jesus Loves You” on the foot. It comes in both blue and red. 

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Religious Christmas Books

Religious Christmas Books

Our favorite Christmas picture books that tell the true story of Christmas.

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Religious Books for Kids

Religious Books for Kids

Bibles, Bible stories, sticker books and activity books for every age.

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Religious Jewelry for Kids

Religious Jewelry for Kids

Bracelets for boys and girls, and a St. Christopher medal.

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For Her

Thoughtful gifts for the women who keep everyone going.

10% off with my code

Fringe Red Light Face Mask

Fringe Red Light Face Mask

A red/infrared/blue light face mask. I've been using it for the last ~6 months and my husband keeps joking that I'm aging in reverse! Use code THEPRODUCENERD10 at checkout for 10% off.

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Lisa Frank Adult Coloring Book

Lisa Frank Adult Coloring Book

A nostalgic, screen-free way to unwind.

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Women’s Athletic Socks

Women’s cotton Socks

Comfortable, breathable socks that have a really high cotton percentage.

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Recordable Christmas Ornament

Recordable Ornament

If you are gifting something to a mom, have her kids record something special into the ornament and this gift will win Christmas!

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For Him

Practical picks for the guys on your list.

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Intake Breathing

Intake Breathing

For the mouth breathers (day and/or night), this will completely change their ability to breath and the quality of their life! My husband (and son) sleep with this on every night.

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YETI Ceramic-Lined Coffee Cup

YETI Ceramic-Lined Coffee Cup

An insulated cup that keeps coffee hot, without the metal taste.

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Men’s Athletic Socks

Men’s cotton Socks

Comfortable, breathable socks that have a really high cotton percentage.

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LED Flashlight

LED Flashlight

A bright, battery-powered flashlight for late night walks, camping, the car and power outages.

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Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Small gifts that keep little hands busy.

Rubik’s Cube

Rubik’s Cube

The classic brain-teaser — hours of screen-free problem solving.

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Bicycle Playing Cards

Playing Cards

Two decks that will last all year long!

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Hot Wheels 20-Pack

Hot Wheels Pack

Twenty Hot Wheels cars to race, trade and collect.

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Nerf Vortex Football

Nerf Football

The iconic whistling football that gets all kids excited to try.

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Guardian Bike Lights

Guardian Bike Lights

Rechargeable front and rear bike lights. And although rechargeable, these batteries keep power for a long time!

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Activity Books for Kids

Activity Books for Kids

Drawing, puzzles and hidden pictures — perfect for road trips and when everyone just needs to chill!

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Girls Socks

Girls Socks

Comfy, breathable socks with a large cotton percentage — a practical stocking stuffer they’ll actually use.

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Boys Socks

Boys Socks

Comfy, breathable socks with a large cotton percentage — a practical stocking stuffer they’ll actually use.

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Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Little treats and everyday favorites.

Best Reads of 2026

Best Reads of 2026

My favorite books this year — business, faith, memoir and health picks.

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Poppy & Pout Honey Lip Balm

Poppy & Pout Honey Lip Balm

Natural lip balm (that works) in a plastic-free paper tube. This has no color tint to it, and can be given to both women and men.

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Brocelite Broccoli Sprout Capsules

An easy way to fit broccoli sprouts into your daily routine. Use code THEPRODUCENERD for 15% off.

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Tony’s Chocolonely

Tony’s Chocolonely

These are the next best things to See's Candies! Once you try one of these, a Hershey bar will never taste the same again!

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Flour Duster

Flour Duster

Dusts flour or powdered sugar evenly. This is perfect when making any type of homemade pastry, bread or tortillas.

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Cookie Scoop

Cookie Scoop

Stainless steel and spring-loaded to get you even-sized cookies. This is very durable, and has lasted me many years.

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Tawashi Vegetable Brush

Tawashi Vegetable Brush

Scrubs produce clean and can go in the dishwasher.

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OXO Vegetable Peeler

OXO Vegetable Peeler

The best working peeler you'll ever use, and it can go in the dishwasher!

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Shopping for a cook?

Every kitchen tool I own and recommend — juicers, blenders, knives and more — is on my Kitchen Gadgets page.

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Merry Christmas, from The Produce Nerd!