by the power of grayskull! my 9-year-old's birthday presents
My ‘baby’ is turning 9 [gulp]. He wanted to have his tight crew over to play, so we had a rad little backyard birthday party. The sun was shining so bright and everything just felt so ‘normal’ and heavenly and right; just a handful of little dudes (and 2 wee girls) running around screaming with delight and bonking each other with pool noodle light sabers. The cutie birthday boy requested a Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie for his treat, and it was a huge hit, complete with Darth Vader perched on top.
My little guy has a GIGANTIC + spectacular imagination and still loves toys, especially action figures. And he’s a very dedicated Star Wars fan. He likes to set up epic battles where an Ewok is pit against a T-Rex and Darth Vader is taken down by an old-school army guy. He’s also very curious and artistic and loves books and cooking with mama.
So I’m sharing with you the gifts he was so generously given by dear friends and family, far and near in case it might lead you to your own perfect gifts. If you love a kiddo that digs fantasy + Star Wars + mythology, this one’s for you. And may the force be with you. Always. xo
>> NINTENDO SWITCH LITE
Grandma + Papa surprised my little with his own Nintendo Switch. It’s compact and great for travel. If you plan to drag it around I recommend including a protective case along with it.
>> MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE
This is a gorgeous + fascinating book that teaches you the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects in a totally accessible way. It’s a really beautiful and interesting book.
>> DARTH VADER FLEXIBLE TURNER
My little sous chef needed a good spatula for pancake-flipping. Who better than Lord Vader himself for the hot job.
>> STAR WARS MISSION FLEET
This cool series of Star Wars toys are about the size of a medium-sized built lego, but don’t break when you actually play with them. They have some nice details and little extra bits and they seem super durable.
>> LEGEND OF ZELDA BREATH OF THE WILD
The kid has been dying for this game for MONTHS. It’s a great one for kids interested in fantasy and epic quests.
>> OPINEL LE PETIT CHEF SET
Every legit chef needs a solid knife to work with and this one is super safe and sturdy. It comes with a finger guard and a peeler, too. He asked me 8 times today when we could start making dinner to test it out.
>> THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
In addition to the awesome recipes in this book, I really love the instructional bits that teach kids that it’s ok to make mistakes and has really useful sections about how to measure things and find their way around the kitchen.
>> HE-MAN ACTION FIGURE
I could NOT walk away from the retro Masters of the Universe toys. They are so much fun and super posable. I mean, the muscles and hair are amazing.
>> CELESTRON TELESCOPE
His interest in the Star Wars universe has sparked curiosity about the real one. With this beginner telescope he can look at actual space instead of a galaxy far, far away. It’s easy to use and portable enough to take camping.
>> STORMTROOPER APRON
We love to cook together so I got my guy a Stormtrooper Apron from the impressive Star Wars collection at Williams Sonoma. It’s SO cute.
>> ALTER NATION ACTION FIGURES
These action figures based on the comic series are so cool. They have some unexpected + cool details that make them extra fun to play with.
>> KNIGHTOLOGY
My fantasy-loving kiddo loves these ‘ologies’ books. They’re super clever and fun and have wonderful details. We already had Dragonology and Wizardology and love them.
Hey! Just a heads up that this post includes affiliate links that could earn me a small commission, but rest assured that I stand by all product recommendations 100%. Questions? Reach out, I’m always here for you. xo