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2021 Sibling Gift Guide

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Hi friends! It’s hard to believe but somehow, some way the holiday season is once again upon us 😱 We normally don’t get in Christmas mode in Casa Rice until after Turkey Day but with this year’s supply chain issues I worry we’re already too late! Our Christmas playlist may not be playing on repeat quite yet but its time for mama elf to get to work — πŸ§πŸ½β€β™€οΈ aka put her terrible online shopping habit to good use. πŸ€ͺ Below is the first of what I hope is a series of gift guides to help you get through your list a little quicker.

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For this first gift guide, I am focusing on gifts that siblings can enjoy together and gifts for the whole family. If you’ve been following for a bit, you know us Rices are not big gift-givers when it comes to the kids’ birthdays and holidays. We worry about excess and promoting materialism — said the blogger mom pushing product 🀨 — and grandparents/family already gift so much that we don’t think it necessary. Typically, each kiddo gets one individual bigger gift and then we get gifts for them both to share and for the family. This way, we still have plenty of gifts to open on Christmas morning while promoting sharing and spending time together.

Rice Family Favorites

THEATRE TENT | POP IT | CRAZY FORTS | UNO | COLORING ROLL | TRAMPOLINE | GIANT JENGA | BIG BLUE SLED | ABBY’S 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS | MAGNA TILES | CRAFT LIBRARY

Giant Jenga is a Rice family favorite. We purchased it last holiday season and one year later it continued to be on HEAVY rotation. Same thing goes for the Crazy Forts set — we purchased two of them for maximum fort building capabilities and recommend you do the same! Our $85 double trampoline is AWESOME and 1.5 years later has held up well. We bring it indoors on colder months but otherwise keep it outside. My best friend wrote a Christmas book and I am including in every. single. gift guide because well — MY BEST FRIEND WROTE A BOOK! It’s a children’s recipe book with a story and the first (non Christmas) edition is Teddy’s favorite book πŸ€— Pop It’s would make really cute stocking stuffers and they are beloved my kids of ANY age (myself included πŸ˜…). Magnatiles are a HIT in our house and at all of our friend’s, too! Even the Dads in our crew have been known to partake in a build or two 🀣 Chickie is very into UNO and it’s so fun to play as a family! Last year, Santa brought the kiddos this big blue sled and the excitement was REAL – we used it lots last winter and it was so fun every time! We purchased this arts and crafts library early on in the pandemic and it’s been such a great addition to our rainy day activities! It’s so well stocked I’ve never had to buy school crafts supplies again πŸ™ŒπŸ½ How cute is this big sheet for coloring?! The perfect sibling project 😍 This pop up threatre tent is so, so cute!

Family Board Games

LIFE JR | GUESS WHO? | ZINGO! | GO FISH! | LIFE ON EARTH MEMORY GAME | GIANT DOMINO | COUNT YOUR CHICKENS | GIANT JAX | LARGE PUZZLE | PICTIONARY AIR | CANDY LAND

Some of these we own (Life Jr. is our current family fave) and some of these you said you loved, when I asked you on stories. Teddy (3) is still too little to really play anything but the memory game but Chickie (5) is VERY into boardgames and puzzles. My older nephews (8-11) can play a mean game of Pictionary – I’ve heard great things about Pictionary Air and purchased it for Thanksgiving! When we traveled to Houston, they ALL (chick included) played Go Fish! together for a long time and our collective hearts melted – this portable version is the BOMB. My mom got these giant Jax for Chickie and she’s making so much progress! Giant dominos will be our next venture 😜

Get Them Movin’

When I asked you guys about the best sibling gifts you’ve ever gifted, SO MANY of you replied with claiming structure, active gifts! I was not planning on including those as I have little experience with them but the community has spoken! I did research on the most recommended ones and although they are expensive, reviewers agree that they are durable and worth the $$$.

NINJA ROPE | GYMNASTICS MAT | INDOOR PLAYGROUND | BALANCE BEAM | BALANCE BOARD | CLIMBING STRUCTURE (AND A CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE) | SET OF 2 KITES | CLIMBING ROPE | FRISBEES | STEPPING STONES | ROCK CLIMBING WALL KIT

I purchased two of these gymnastics mats when Chickie turned 3 — one to keep inside and one to keep outside — and we use both on the reg to this day! Great quality for the $65 price tag. How cool is this balancing beam to use along with it?! This rainbow rope ladder looks so fun. I cannot express how much I wish this indoor play gym fit in out basement 😩 the rock climbing wall doubles as a slide! Also not to be missed are the swing and basketball hoop!! So many of you said these monkey bars/climbing structure got you through winter – they look amazing! Here is a more affordable climbing structure. Balance boards are all the rage right now – kiddos can use it as a slide, to balance, a bridge, etc.. open-ended toys are the best! Multiple people recommended this portable Ninja Warrior obstacle course and I have to say – wowwowow is this for real? I would’ve LOVED this as a kid!! This is a simpler, way more affordable alternative. Frisbees — a genius sibling gift I wish I would’ve come up with myself! This $8 four pack is a great option. This $13 three pack is more aerodynamic and easier to catch. This summer we flew kites with the kiddos and it was so, so fun! You can turn any wall into a rock climbing wall using this set – how cool is that?! Someone recommended purchasing these stepping stones to use them to make obstacle courses and my mind 🀯!

That’s it! I would love to hear your thoughts on what/who I should tackle next — personally, I would love to do “gifts for her” because there’s so many incredible ‘hers’ in our lives: moms, grandmas, aunties, nannies, teachers, etc.. but happy to do whatever is most useful. Happy Holidays, my loves!

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πŸ‚ biking the @arnold_arboretum and packing a picnic 
πŸ‚ getting our Halloween on with a day trip to historic Salem
πŸ‚ hitting the @bluehillsboston for some hiking and a visit to their outdoor zoo - there are TONS of trails a quick google search away 
πŸ‚ apple picking at @tougasfamilyfarm and @bostonhillfarm 

HAPPY FALL YA’LL πŸ₯°β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯
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On this last day of August, on the eve of our last On this last day of August, on the eve of our last summer weekend and Dad’s last summer Friday… mentally, I am here - on a perfect day with mine in Capri eating the best vongole I’ve tasted in my LIFE πŸ™πŸ½- where my heart will remain until Spring πŸ’•βœ¨
Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support your creators 😑!!! One bowl πŸ”₯ lunchbox friendly chicken meatballs 🀯 A no mess family dinner that takes 30 mins and I can pack for school?! These β˜„οΈ are a Rice family favorite for a reason πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯ 

~ INGREDIENTS:

πŸ” 1 pound ground chicken or turkey

πŸ₯š 1 egg

🍞  1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

πŸ§€ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

πŸ›’οΈ2 tablespoons olive oil 

πŸ§„1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

πŸ§… 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

πŸ§‚ 1/2 teaspoon salt

πŸ–€ black pepper to taste

~ INSTRUCTIONS: 
 ☝🏽Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.

✌🏽 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ Roll the mixture into little balls + place them on the lined baking sheet. 

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ³ Bake for 25-30 mins or until internal temp reaches 165F (I’m a freak about this with chicken πŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…) 

β˜„οΈ THAT’S IT β˜„οΈ Don’t forget to tag me if you try them! πŸ₯°
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Transportation courtesy of @hylinecruises, lunch πŸ• by  @oathpizza + drinks by @crunantucket πŸ₯‚

We shopped πŸ›οΈ till we dropped at: 

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@gracegeierack 
@summershadesack 
@respokeofficial 
@beauandro 
@alice_walk 
@olivela 

Did you really visit ack if you didn’t leave with @auntleahs fudge?! 🍫✨

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One day you’re young and the next you’re hype One day you’re young and the next you’re hype about a basket 🀣πŸ€ͺ stair moms get it πŸ”₯πŸ˜‚β˜ οΈπŸ™ŒπŸ½ link in bio!!!
I’m done denying it - the temps are cooling and I’m done denying it - the temps are cooling and the leafs are changing πŸ‚ autumn feels CLOSE πŸŽƒ and that thought is no longer spooky πŸ‘»πŸ–€ What do you like to do with your family during fall time?! Some of our favorites include: 

πŸ‚ biking the @arnold_arboretum and packing a picnic 
πŸ‚ getting our Halloween on with a day trip to historic Salem
πŸ‚ hitting the @bluehillsboston for some hiking and a visit to their outdoor zoo - there are TONS of trails a quick google search away 
πŸ‚ apple picking at @tougasfamilyfarm and @bostonhillfarm 

HAPPY FALL YA’LL πŸ₯°β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯
Here we go again πŸ“šβœοΈβœ‚οΈ β€” in more ways Here we go again πŸ“šβœοΈβœ‚οΈ β€” in more ways than one πŸ™ƒπŸ«£πŸ€°πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ Happy first day of school to my sweet BIG girl πŸ’•πŸ’« Second grade 🀯🀯!!
A very special park run πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’« A very special park run πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’«
On this last day of August, on the eve of our last On this last day of August, on the eve of our last summer weekend and Dad’s last summer Friday… mentally, I am here - on a perfect day with mine in Capri eating the best vongole I’ve tasted in my LIFE πŸ™πŸ½- where my heart will remain until Spring πŸ’•βœ¨
Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support your creators 😑!!! One bowl πŸ”₯ lunchbox friendly chicken meatballs 🀯 A no mess family dinner that takes 30 mins and I can pack for school?! These β˜„οΈ are a Rice family favorite for a reason πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯ 

~ INGREDIENTS:

πŸ” 1 pound ground chicken or turkey

πŸ₯š 1 egg

🍞  1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

πŸ§€ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

πŸ›’οΈ2 tablespoons olive oil 

πŸ§„1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

πŸ§… 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

πŸ§‚ 1/2 teaspoon salt

πŸ–€ black pepper to taste

~ INSTRUCTIONS: 
 ☝🏽Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.

✌🏽 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ Roll the mixture into little balls + place them on the lined baking sheet. 

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ³ Bake for 25-30 mins or until internal temp reaches 165F (I’m a freak about this with chicken πŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…) 

β˜„οΈ THAT’S IT β˜„οΈ Don’t forget to tag me if you try them! πŸ₯°
No stroller, no problem πŸ”₯ @microkickboard for t No stroller, no problem πŸ”₯ @microkickboard for the WIN βœˆοΈπŸ›΄πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Find links to everything (how genius are the silicone water bottle holders??) in my bio πŸ₯°β€οΈ Our travel scooters are good for ages 5-12! πŸ‘πŸ½ Happy travels, my friends ✈️✨
A day with @shopnantucket ✨ Transportation cou A day with @shopnantucket ✨ 

Transportation courtesy of @hylinecruises, lunch πŸ• by  @oathpizza + drinks by @crunantucket πŸ₯‚

We shopped πŸ›οΈ till we dropped at: 

@spacenantucket 
@gracegeierack 
@summershadesack 
@respokeofficial 
@beauandro 
@alice_walk 
@olivela 

Did you really visit ack if you didn’t leave with @auntleahs fudge?! 🍫✨

Thank you for a lovely day @shopnantucket πŸ™πŸ½ #gifted
It’s never easy, but it’s always worth it πŸ™ It’s never easy, but it’s always worth it πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’« how lucky are we to have @viajesgloriamendez  at the control tower of our very trip?! 🌎✨
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