Hi guys! Here are my picks for the Fab Four!

1.Want // When it comes to toys, we love to invest in pieces that will last for more than a month or two and can be enjoyed by both of our kids. Of course, our kids still get their fair share of plastic toys each year but these wooden pieces are usually the ones that they stay interested in. This set from Plan Toys will surely last through many teddy bear tea parties or early morning baking sessions!

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hello friends! it’s hard to pick just four, but here are some  current faves that I think my son Donovan would looove!

want: vintage space lego sets! Donovan is crazy about space, and is really getting into building with lego. But contemporary lego is all about star wars, which we’re not into, so some late 70s legoland space sets are on my christmas ebay watch list! The old sets had so much more scope for imaginitive play than the licensed character sets that seem to have taken over lego.

need: my son really needs more room to play and work in his bedroom, so a loft bed is in our future! The alex loft bed is just the bed for the job: very cool retro-futuristic style both me and the kid would be pleased to find under the christmas tree! He’s excited about sleeping up high, and i’m excited about what a cool piece of furniture that is!

wear: rainbow bright hi-top sneakers from kawaii kids. shh! don’t tell, but these are already wrapped and awaiting christmas morning. Donovan loves rainbows, and mama loves 80s throwback style. Everyone wins!

read: The kid’s love of space has lead him to a growing interest in the science at work in outer space—but that is definitely not my area of expertise! So i think he’s really going to love learning from “wonderful life with the elements” by Bunpei Yorifuji. Itsan illustrated guide to the periodic table where every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from the length of an element’s beard to the clothes on its back. What a fun and silly way to learn, right?!

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Hi guys! Here are my fun Fab Four picks!

want. My kids are all about escaping away into imaginary places. This teepee is on the top of their list. I can only imagine the stories that will be told in this teepee.

need.  We have a sock thief amongst us, so socks are always on high demand. I think the world of these adorable Bobo Choses Star Socks for my daughter Eden.

wear. I’ve had my eye on this aqua jacket for my son Ethan. I want to pair it with skinny black jeans and high top sneakers.

read.  I’ve heard only great things about this cute book. I think my kids are going to love it!

— Kirstin

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It’s hard not to go overboard during the holidays…buying presents can be so fun! But how many gifts does a modern kiddo REEEEALLY need? Some say it can all be boiled down to four special items: something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. I have to confess I’m not sure I could just do four presents, but I love this idea. And I think it would be a terrific suggestion for grandparents or family members looking to buy something for your kiddo.

We thought it would be fun to ask some of our favorite blogger pals what their Fab Four Wish List would be…so every day this week we’ll be featuring their responses!

And now we want to know, what would YOUR Fab Four be??