Latching With Grace · Christmas 2026

Outdoor & Nature-Loving Kids

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Explore close to home

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Telescoping Butterfly Nets

A set of three nets for backyard exploring. Take a quick look at anything you catch, then let it go where you found it.

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National Geographic Bug Catcher Kit

For the kid who wants a closer look at every bug. Observe briefly and release it where you found it.

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Carson MicroBrite Plus Pocket Microscope

We love using a handheld microscope to look closer at things we find. The Carson is a suggested model.

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National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America

Take this along on a walk and see which birds you can identify together. Pair it with binoculars for a gift that gets used close to home.

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Scotamalone Kids Binoculars

These are the binoculars we have. Bring them on a walk to look for birds or see what’s moving in the trees.

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Camp Snap 2 Screen-Free Camera

Let them document a walk from their own point of view with a screenless camera.

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Get moving

Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike

Choose by fit and riding readiness, and include a well-fitted helmet.

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Micro Maxi LED Three-Wheel Scooter

A three-wheel, lean-to-steer scooter with an adjustable handlebar. The linked Maxi LED is labeled for ages 5–12.

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Stepping Stones

Set up a simple route outside and let kids rearrange it.

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Green Toys Toy Wagon

Use it for hauling outdoor toys or nature finds according to the model’s intended use.

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Backyard play

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Climbing Rope Swing with Platforms

We have this swing and love it. The platforms give kids places to step as they climb, and the disc gives them a spot to sit and swing.

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PACEARTH Saucer Tree Swing

A backyard gift for kids who like to swing. Follow the manufacturer’s mounting and supervision instructions.

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Outdoor Wooden Mud Kitchen

I built ours, and you could too. It’s a doable DIY. If you’d rather skip the building part, this is a ready-made alternative for muddy soups and backyard potions.

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Kids’ Garden Tools & Wheelbarrow Set

A kid-sized wheelbarrow and tools for helping in the garden, moving leaves, or hauling supplies to the mud kitchen.

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Lydaz Bubble Lawn Mower

For the little helper who wants to mow alongside you. This push toy leaves a trail of bubbles.

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Flying Disc Catching Game

Launch a disc and see who can catch it. A backyard game for kids who like to run and chase.

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JOYIN Giant Bubble Wands

A tray and big wands for seeing who can make the longest bubble.

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JOYIN Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk

Turn the driveway into a giant canvas, draw a pretend town, or make a hopscotch course.

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Wise Owl Outfitters Double Hammock

This is the hammock we have and love. It packs into its own bag and is easy to set up and take down for backyard lounging or trips away.

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