Gifts For the Kids

Don’t fill up the online cart this year when you’re looking for gifts for the kiddos. Downtown Easton shops have so many cute ideas for your kids, nieces and nephews and grandkids. Here are some of our favorites:

Yellow Balloon Consignment (135 N. Third St.)

Mani-Pedi Gift Sets: The teens in your life could do with some stress relief. These sets have foot cream, hand cream, cuticle balm, a tool kit and fizzies for a foot soak.

Scrubs & Body Butters: Locally-made foaming whipped sugar scrubs, lip scrubs and body butters will pamper them for sure.

Roll-on Perfumes: Perfect to add to a purse or travel cosmetic case, these roll-on perfumes come in a variety of scents.

Aura Ceramics (12 S. Second St.)

With over 15,000 pieces to choose from, Aura Ceramics has lots of choices for the kids on your list. Pick out a piece they’ll love ($5-$15) and add the supplies they’ll need to finish it at home (acrylic paints start at $2.40, brushes run $3-$8). Or sign up for a class that you can take together. ($10-three hour adult classes, $8-two hour kids’ classes, family night is $10 per person. Classes include first two firings on greenware pieces purchased and painted at Aura; students are responsible for the cost of the piece they’re working on as well as supplies)

Polliwogs & Petunias (245 Northampton St.)

Highway Kick Scoot n’ Rides: Littles will love riding through the neighborhood in these scooters.

Pajamas: These winter pjs are oh-so-soft and come in such cute patterns!

Hairbows & Clippies: Cute clips, hairbows and accessories your little lady will love.

Bubble Bombs: Not only will these Bath Bombs make bathtime a hit, but after they dissolve to reveal a small figurine inside!

Month Stickers: New mamas will love these milestone stickers or pennants to mark their little one’s growth.

Sigal Museum (342 Northampton St.)

Dinosaurs!: If you’ve got a kiddo in your life who loves dinos, you have to visit Sigal Museum’s gift shop. Dino puzzles, books, cups, flashcards, glow in the dark tees, blankets and more.

Book & Puppet (22 Centre Square)

Activity books: Find a range of activity books for any interest. Gift them to those traveling over the woods to Grandma’s house. 

Kids’ Books: Books are a gift they can enjoy again and again. Find their favorite collection, or introduce them to a new author. Need a recommendation for a specific age or interest? Ask Andy or Rebecca and they’ll steer you in the right direction. Don’t forget to check out the Discount Book Rack!

Folkmanis Puppets: Need a cuddly friend for a little one? Book & Puppet has finger puppets, stuffed animals and larger sized puppets to choose from.

Board books: They’ll love the rhymes in Little Blue Truck, this cuddly Llama Llama gift set or a board book from Leslie Patricelli.

Ada, Iggy, Sofia and Rosie: This collection by Andrea Beaty is great for elementary school-aged kids. Learn about Ada’s love of science, Iggy’s penchant for building and Rosie’s can-do spirit in this beloved series. Must reads!

Jewelry Making Kits: The Rainbow Cottagecore Pearls and Charms kit is perfect for kids 12 and up. It includes everything needed to make three pieces of jewelry: a necklace, a bracelet, and a choler/wrap bracelet, with genuine cultured pearls and fun bead charms.