The best gift for 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12+ year old!

I have 3 boys. My boys are hard to shop for. They want the latest pair of the most expensive shoes, or the latest video game. They are not into just about ANYTHING but PS5 games and soccer, until I introduced them into some pins. My boys went crazy and wanted to immediately pin them to their backpacks so all their friends could see what they had picked out. Eventually, my kids wanted to wear different pins based on what they were feeling for the day. It was a great way to talk about emotions as I have a child that has BIG emotions to discuss and explore each day. If they were feeling poorly, I'd sneak in the chance to talk about how to wear something that would "make them feel better" and have a more positive outlook for the day! And guess what, it actually made them come home from school happier than ever because they had believed what pin they chose would actually happen. They were little positive affirmations, or some may call manifestations. Sometimes my boys would pick a silly pin that wasn't the most positive message like one that says, "always sleepy club," in which they'd still come home giggling about how their friend commented about their pin for the day and they pretended to take a nap at recess and told them our affirmation we discussed about the pin "I will not be a part of the "Always Sleepy Club." See below for my boy's favorite pins and the affirmation we used along with it.

My Kid's Picks for pins from most favorite to least along with the affirmation we used:

1. "I Pooped Today" Affirmation: I will eat 5 fruits and veggies today so I will be regular. "I Pooped Today" - Pinspire You

2. "Always Sleepy Club" Affirmation: I will not be a part of the "Always Sleepy Club." "Always Sleepy Club Member" Sleep - Pinspire You

3. "Hello, My Name is Silly" Affirmation: I like to laugh and be silly so my bad emptions will fall away. Silly Goose With Name Tag "Hello, My Name Is Silly" - Pinspire You

4. "Soth Meditating; Yoga" Affirmation: I'm feeling slow today but will take some deep breaths and ground myself. Sloth Meditating;Yoga - Pinspire You

5. "Autism Awareness" Affirmation: I am patient and compassionate to everyone. Autism Awareness - Pinspire You

6. "Love Friendship Black Cat Arm Around White Cat" Affirmation: I can make new friends. Love Friendship Black Cat Arm Around Whtie Cat - Pinspire You

7. "Patrick 'I Have $3" Affirmation: I will earn $3 by completing my chores without being asked. Patrick "I Have $3" - Pinspire You

8. "Love Mist" Affirmation: When someone hurts my feelings, put up a boundary but "shower" them with loving words. Bottle "Love Mist" - Pinspire You

9. "Pint Of Strawberries" Affirmation: I will eat my favorite healthy foods that we currently have. Pint Of Strawberries - Pinspire You

10. 'Hello, I AM...A Genius" Affirmation: I am smart and can do anything I put my mind to. "Hello I Am A Genius!" - Pinspire You

My oldest son is 11, but there are also topics for older kids and coffee, so it is a perfect gift for just about anyone over 6. There are great messages about positivity such as the "You Deserve Fill In The Petal Flower "You Deserve" Fill In the Petal - Pinspire You.

The message on the pin won't be just for the wearer, but also for the people around them who see it as well. Spreading positivity and love is like the ripple effect in the water. Best wishes on your journey!