Cherish every moment: Thoughtful gift ideas for family bonding

Walmart is your one-stop shop for all your heartwarming family presents.

Walmart is your one-stop shop for all your heartwarming family presents.
Walmart is your one-stop shop for all your heartwarming family presents.

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Gathering together with friends and family is one of the most heartwarming and cherished traditions during the holiday season. You create lasting memories, share love and strengthen bonds with those who mean the most to you. Whether it’s exchanging gifts, having a cozy movie night or enjoying a delicious meal, here are some fun and festive ways to create holiday memories and the perfect gifts to go along with them.

Family game night

Bring your loved ones together for bonding and entertainment with fun games. Whether you have young children, teenagers or adults in your family, there are games for everyone. Game nights can be filled with laughter, friendly competition and quality time.

Photography contest

Give family members a couple of cameras and have a competition to see who can capture the best moments of the holiday. Share and discuss the photos at the end and craft a family photo album keepsake.

Themed dinner party

Plan a get-together where everyone dresses up according to a specific theme, like a particular decade, movie characters or favorite animals.

Cooking or baking challenge

Why not organize a family competition? Each family member can prepare a dish or dessert for everyone to sample and rate each other’s creations.

Campfire stories

Gathering the family around a campfire or fireplace to roast marshmallows, sing campfire songs and have good conversations is a classic bonding experience. Sharing family stories, anecdotes and memories is a great way to pass down family traditions and history.

Arts and crafts workshops

Bring art supplies and have a family art session. Encourage creativity by drawing, painting or crafting together.

Movie night

If weather permits, set up an outdoor movie screening with a portable projector in your backyard or at your holiday destination. For colder areas, create pillow forts and project a movie onto a bedsheet or blank wall.

Core Innovations Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone with LED Lights, Built-in Speakers + HD Recording

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$29.88 at Walmart

Bring the fun to your next party with this karaoke microphone. Your lucky recipient and the rest of the family can sing to their favorite songs, practice their vocals and even record themselves along the way. The microphone comes with a Bluetooth connection, allowing everyone to pair their phones so they can stream the latest hits or play their favorite singalongs.

Search Party: Chaos at the Park — a Hands-on Mystery Search and Find Game for Kids and Families by What Do you Meme

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$17.85 at Walmart

Here’s a fun game to engage your family and friends during game night. You’ll all dive into the pop-up amusement park world to solve missions by answering questions and finding clues. The players will have a blast with 15 unique stories and 300 hidden items.

Little Buffalo 8pk Wood Jigsaw Puzzles Plus Storage by Buffalo Games

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$19.97 at Walmart

Everyone from the youngest to the oldest in the family will love putting these quick puzzles together. Their colorful images and sturdy wood pieces will make for puzzling fun. The pack comes with four 12-piece, two 24-piece and two 36-piece puzzles to grow with your little ones as they develop.

onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box (New, 2023), 4K UHD resolution

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$19.88 at Walmart

Make movie night easy with this 4K streaming box. You will have access to over 700,000 movies and shows all in one place — no need to jump from app to app. Google TV combines movies, shows and live TV from all your subscriptions. The tough question might be what to watch first.

Flash Furniture Duncan Oversized Furry Bean Bag Chair, White

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$112.56 at Walmart

Whether your family likes to lounge or play, this cozy, oversized bean bag chair is a perfect accessory for hangouts. It offers form-fitting comfort and a lightweight design for easy movement from room to room.

VANKYO Leisure 3 Pro Native 1080P Projector, Full HD 5G Wifi Projector with LCD Display

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$129.00 at Walmart

Adding a projector to your next family outing could make it more enjoyable and interactive. With its larger-than-life viewing experience, your outdoor or indoor group activities will set the stage for a unique and memorable time. This projector includes Bluetooth functionality to cast audio to wireless speakers. It also connects directly to your phone via Wi-Fi or Apple’s Lightning charging cord, mirroring all the images and videos you want easily.

Tonies Disney Princess Toniebox Audio Player Bundle with Elsa, Ariel, Cinderella, & Belle, for Kids 3+, Light Blue

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$139.00 at Walmart

Let your kids’ imagination flow with this audio player. It’s a screen-free activity for the whole family, allowing everyone to enjoy the wonders of storytelling and singalong fun. You can also record your songs and messages to play whenever you like, adding a personal touch to the experience.

Play Day Space Rocketship Tent, Indoor Fabric Playhouse, for Young Children Ages 3+

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$22.88 at Walmart

A spaceship rocket tent entices fun and imaginative play. It’s perfect for reading, resting or acting out the family’s favorite space adventure. This tent is easy to assemble, making transportation and storage simple. It also includes a sheet of glow-in-the-dark star stickers to create a unique outer-space environment in any room.

Audio-Technica AT-LPGO-BT Wireless Turntable

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$159.00 at Walmart

Grab this turntable for a semianalog and interactive way to enjoy music with your loved ones. It has Bluetooth wireless technology, connecting to speakers and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Reusable 35MM Camera with Flash

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$24.98 at Walmart

A family photography outing is a fantastic way to combine quality time, creative expression and love for capturing memorable moments. This lightweight camera is reusable and reloadable with a built-in flash, ideal for low-light moments.

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Walmart is your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. From beauty to home and tech items, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list. To stress less this holiday season without breaking the bank, shop now on walmart.com.

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