uncommonly good goods

I have been a big fan of Uncommon Goods for many years now – I remember looking to them for gift ideas a decade ago! Wow, I’m old. These days you can find some of the most uncommonly cool gifts for kids from Uncommon Goods. In fact, they seem to have curated a collection almost as good as my own gift guides, if I do say so myself!

Uncommon Goods is unique for several reasons. Over 50% of the products they sell are handmade, and yet they have a catalog and website like any other big online presence. Most of Uncommon Goods products are made in the USA, and about a third of it is upcycled or recycled. They also have ongoing design challenges to encourage an ever-growing roster of artists that they sell and promote. It’s a great model for business!

Some of my favorite picks for kids from Uncommon Goods are featured right here, of course. Let’s see. Up above you can see the Dream Land nightlight – so beautiful in a nursery. The Scallops Construction Cards – see them here – are the most unique building set I’ve seen this year. I’m tempted to nab the Storymatic Kids Game, read why on their site. And if we had a baby in the house, that Organic Sleep Hat would be mine asap – the flaps cover baby’s eyes when they sleep – check out these pics.

Okay, I couldn’t stop, here are a couple more ideas for you. Classic Roll It Up Games are right over here. Or totally shock your kids with this life-size Woodmobiel building set, you can see more building ideas on their site. And I’m dying to play with the kinetic sand – look at how it works in this cool video! And for the sweetest of infants, a Custom Constellation Blanket as soft as these is where it’s at.

A great big thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are, of course, my own. Thanks Uncommon Goods!