25 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Family

Alexandra F.:  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.:  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!

Vanessa M.:  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.

Hannah Scott:  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.

Kelly R:  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.

Hannah Scott:  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!

Alexandra F.:  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).

Tracy Snyder Molina:  My teen and tween boys pooled their money together to purchase the new Oculus Quest 2. It's an amazing VR headset that truly immerses you in the VR experience or game you've chosen. I was a bit of a skeptic but after trying it out for myself I have to admit that the technology is pretty amazing and really makes you feel like you are truly part of the action instead of just standing in your living room. Who couldn't use a bit of that with all the time we are spending at home these days? It does require creating a Facebook account, but my 14-year-old was able to do that with minimal information required.

Hannah Scott:  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:  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:  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:  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!

Hannah Scott:  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.

Erin P.:  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!

Katie G.:  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!