Christmas Gift Guide 2019
It’s that time again – the annual Sonshine Magazine gift guide. This year, we’ve asked some of our favourite experts to help find toys, games, clothes and books. And there’s even a section for the grown-ups.
We know lots of you are looking for ways to shop more sustainably at Christmas and so we’ve looked for independent makers, designers and distributors, as well as ethical manufacturers and eco-friendly materials. We’ve also thought about things that have long lives, so you can pass them on to siblings, cousins, friends. Don’t forget, children rarely notice if a toy has been played with before or that a book has a line on the spine…
We’ve gone by theme this year rather than age – lots of these items will delight tiny children as much as they do some of the big kids among us (yes, I am guilty of buying presents with the secret wish of getting to play with them).
Enjoy!
Browse the 2019 Gift Guide
(And if you need more ideas, browse last years’ guides for inspiration too.)
See all in Issue 8
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This year, we’ve asked some of our favourite experts to help us find toys, games, books and mindful presents.
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Amanda Maister picks some games to keep everyone entertained on those cosy dark afternoons.
Even on a winter day a bit of outdoor play can brighten moods and sharpen appetites. Kirstie Beaven picks some favourites for getting out.
Why should the kids have all the fun? Ceramicist Madeleine Keep picks some presents that are bound to appeal to the adults you’re buying for.
Lynsey Pollard, Director of Little Box of Books, asks: Is there anything better than getting books for Christmas?