Thank you KiwiCo for sponsoring this post! These are so fun for birthdays.

If you have kids, you’re probably well-versed in the art of birthday parties. I have four kids ages 7-12 and it seems like every week someone comes home with a birthday party invitation.

And since I know myself way too well as a terrible last-minute gifter (I’m like a deer in the headlights running into the drug store minutes before a birthday party)…I keep a gift closet well stocked for such a time.

Parenting Hack: The Gift Closet 

Having a stash of gifts on hand is one of the greatest parenting hacks ever. It saves you a priceless amount of time running to the store to grab a gift that you really didn’t put a whole lot of thought into. That’s why I love stocking up on gifts, including KiwiCo kits that I can gift throughout the year. They make the best birthday gifts for your own kids, for their friends, and for grandkids and nieces and nephews. 

And you come away victorious because KiwiCo crates and kits are always a hit.

The Kits I Give for Birthdays Throughout the Year

They are creative

KiwiCo has the edge on creative gifts that kids absolutely love.

We’ve done so many KiwiCo kits over the years that have made my kids’ eyes light up. Some of our favorites have come from the KiwiCo Store where you can buy individual crates that encourage kids to get creative and exercise their brains. 

And right now, mix and match 5 eligible crates for $108. What a perfect time to stock your gift closet!

Or check out these fun gifts under $20.

Encouraging future engineers, builders, chefs, and artists

I love toys that encourage kids to use critical thinking skills and flex their artistic muscles. KiwiCo crates are like little building blocks for our future. They ignite in kids a passion for science, art, cooking, and building things to solve problems and make really cool things.

(Watch this hydraulic claw in action!)

KiwiCo is defining the future of play by making it engaging, enriching, and a TON of fun! My kids go crazy over their experiments (my tween twins loved the soap-making kit and loom-knitted hats) and hands-on projects like Trashketball (such a riot!). 

A surprise every month

Kiwi Crate subscriptions boxes are the best! They’re a surprise every month that are fun, engaging, and let kids put their brain power to use. It’s a hands-on gift that keeps on giving all year long. 

Use code HOWDOESSHE to get 30% off your first month!

KiwiCo crates are created by experts (engineers, scientists, chefs, and artists) and fully tested by kids. KiwiCo offers 9 subscription lines for various ages. (Including these fun new Yummy Crates!)

KiwiCo’s mission is to EMPOWER kids, not just to make a project, but to make a difference. And there is something empowering about creating something from nothing–from building an incredible contraption with your own two hands. I see it in my kids eyes every single time.

If you’re looking for special gifts to stock in your gift closet or to friends and loved ones throughout the year, stock up on KiwiCo now and help kids become FEARLESS innovators!

Did you know you can get a pack of 10 STEM classroom kits for school and teachers for $124.95 (valued at $249.50) What an incredible deal and a fun gift for a local classroom!

Go search around for fun and creative kits to stock in your gift closet!

And remember, to use the code HOWDOESSHE to save you 30% on your first Kiwi Crate.

Kids love them, parents love them, and they’re such a unique and interactive gift to give!