24 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Family

Alexandra F. said:  Karaoke is so much fun for the whole family, but especially so with a Singtrix system! We gifted ourselves one of these babies over the holidays and now almost every night is karaoke night at our house! What we love most about our Singtrix is that it can sync with music from any device (we usually hop on YouTube from our iPad), so you are pretty much guaranteed to find the song you want without having to purchase any special karaoke tracks. Plus, it has awesome voice effects that make everyone sound good, so you can belt out Let it Go or Livin' on a Prayer with equal confidence!

Vanessa M. said:  Ice cream makers are awesome family Christmas gifts that are sure to be a big hit with everyone. Simply mix ingredients to make homemade soft serve ice cream or frozen yogurt, let the machine work its magic, and the whole family will have a sweet treat to enjoy together. This model has condiment containers that automatically mix in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or whatever you like as it dispenses ice cream! Yum!

Hannah Scott said:  If you're an outdoorsy family (or aspire to be), a quality tent with a bit of personal space is a great family gift for Christmas. Assembly only takes minutes -- a feature you'll be grateful for when trying to keep track of excited kiddos! A detachable divider in the middle offers a bit of privacy between kids and adults, or effectively contains little ones who still need to nap.

Vanessa M. said:  This durable foosball table is just what family playrooms are missing, and it would make a great Christmas gift for the family! The chrome plated rods, hand painted players, reinforced rails, and leg levelers ensure your gift will bring playtime fun for years to come.

Kelly R. said:  A membership to Disney's streaming service brings an amazing number of movies and TV shows to your family - for a year of epic family movie nights! There are many great movies on Disney Plus beyond the classic favorites. I love Christmas family gifts like this one that don't create any more stuff to store in the house.

Alexandra F. said:  A portable movie projector will give you the gift of epic outdoor family movie nights for years to come! This one is a well-reviewed option for a reasonable price. If you don't already have one, you may also want to purchase a Fire Stick or Roku device to allow you to watch movies and shows through whatever streaming service you might subscribe to (Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, etc).

Hannah Scott said:  The trampolines of our childhood were wrought with hazards -- springs that threatened to pinch you if you landed on them the wrong way, the very-real risk of bouncing off and onto the ground, etc. But trampolines have come a long way! The Springfree Trampoline addresses all of those safety issues and then some. Their trampolines come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and have smart accessory options.

Hannah Scott said:  Pop-A-Shot is an arcade favorite, and an incredibly fun addition to your home game room! Two hoops encourage a little friendly competition, and this model features different game options to choose from. This is one of the best family gifts for Christmas if your kids are the bursting-with-energy type who end up bouncing off the walls in colder weather -- give them an active outlet that isn't dependent on good weather!

Hannah Scott said:  These pools are a fantastic option for families who don't want to commit their yard space year-round to a permanent pool. The only steps are to lay the pool out on flat land, inflate the top ring, and fill with water. Just add pool toys!

Hannah Scott said:  Little Free Library is a community book exchange program popping up all over the country. Anyone can set up a library on their property, and community members are encouraged to take a book while leaving one behind for someone else. Purchasing and installing your own Little Free Library will be an exciting project for your family as you watch new materials cycle through, and looking out for Libraries in your neighborhood will be a fun thing to do on your family walks!

Erin P. said:  Air hockey is a great Christmas gift for the family that parents and children can enjoy together! Kids can get pretty good at playing air hockey fairly quickly. This table will keep track of the score and the time left. Whenever you have fifteen minutes to spare and your kids are looking to have some fun, turn on the table!

Hannah Scott said:  A dome climber is a fantastic family gift idea for open-ended outdoor play. Your kids will climb, swing, balance, hang, and get a fantastic gross motor workout! The attachable canopy provides shade on sunny days and turns the dome into a private fort or hangout -- even for older kiddos.

Hannah Scott said:  Fancy a game of HORSE, or a little two-on-two? Or maybe you have kids who play team basketball and want to squeeze in some drills off the court. A home basketball hoop makes it possible at a moment's notice. The adjustable height makes this hoop a versatile piece of equipment that can grow with your kids.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  I just bought this hammock and my kids and I already love it. I set it up in about five minutes on our patio and it's the perfect spot to relax, read a book and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. It's big enough for two adults to comfortably relax or in my case, one adult and two kids! It's also sturdy, rain resistant and the quilt fabric can be removed easily to bring inside to protect from a storm. The fabric height from the ground is adjustable by the links on top.

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!

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.

Kelly R. said:  This annual pass gives the gift of a year of adventure, granting access to the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. It's an especially fun family gift idea when paired with a scratch-off National Parks poster so you can track all of the parks that you visit together.