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Kylie Kelce has a 'brutally honest' gift guide for what not to buy kids this year

By: Erin Liam
12 December 2024 at 22:07
Kylie Kelce poses with the new Print Pals printable puppets to help neurodivergent children express themselves through the therapeutic power of creative expression at the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) sensory room in Philadelphia.
Kylie Kelce is a soon-to-be mom of four.

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  • Kylie Kelce said that there are toys she wouldn't want in her house on the latest episode of "Not Gonna Lie."
  • Her 'please don't buy this for my children' gift guide includes toys with too much glitter and pets.
  • Kelce's podcast topped the charts on Spotify and Apple after its premiere last Thursday.

If you're wondering what gifts to buy β€” or not buy β€” for kids this festive season, Kylie Kelce has got you covered.

On Thursday, during the second episode of her podcast "Not Gonna Lie," the media personality and wife of Jason Kelce shared her "brutally honest" gift guide for kids.

"I don't know about you guys, but I often see toys when I'm out shopping or scrolling social media, and I just think to myself, 'Not in my house,'" she said.

Referring to the list as her 'please don't buy this for my children' guide to holiday shopping, she recommended that other parents share it with "aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends β€” anyone who has asked, 'What can I get the kids for Christmas?'"

"This is your opportunity to have me deliver that harsh reality," said the soon-to-be mom of four.

1. Toys that require more than 5 minutes to assemble

When a kid sees a box with a picture of the toy, they will immediately want to play with it, the former field hockey player said.

"And you know what they're going to do the whole time you're trying to assemble it on a Christmas morning, a Hanukkah evening?" she said. "They're going to stand behind you and say, 'Are you done yet? Are you done yet?'"

"Don't do that to people. Let's not," she said.

2. Anything with too much glitter

As a mom of three daughters, all aged 5 and under, Kelce said that "pretty much everything" they get has glitter on it. "It makes their hearts so happy. I can't veto glitter as a whole," she said.

What she doesn't like about it is how glitter falls everywhere. "I need you to get something that glitter is sealed; I need it attached to that surface; I need it not leaving it," she said.

3. Toys with no volume control

Kelce said that when her daughter Wyatt was 2, she received an electronic drum set. However, it didn't come with volume control.

"I tried taping over the speaker, I tried putting it on a blanket when Wyatt wanted to play with it," she said.

She eventually retired the toy a week later but said the same person, Ed Kelce, her father-in-law, got her kid a new drum set the following Christmas. Thankfully, the new drum set did have volume control, she said.

"But there's still a lot of deep amount of guilt associated with the fact that I hid a Christmas gift from my child because I couldn't stand to listen to that damn thing for one more minute at the volume that it was playing at," she said. "I'm so sorry, Ed."

4. Anything with a heartbeat

Her kids have yet to be gifted a pet, but Kelce said she fears that when the time eventually comes, she will have to respond by returning it.

Calling it a "sick, twisted joke to gift," Kelce added that it's the parents who will end up taking responsibility for the pet.

"I'm already proud of myself when I can keep three children alive each day. I don't need to be working on any more pets, specifically pets that I have not chosen to bring into my household," she said.

5. Toys with too many pieces

"Once the kids start playing with toys that have a million pieces, I then have to go around and pick up all the little pieces," Kelce said. Eventually, pieces go missing, rendering the toys useless, and she ends up stepping on them, she added.

6. Toy weapons

Kelce said her kids have received a few toy weapons. On one occasion, her daughter, Elliotte, got "picked off" in the backyard by an airplane gun that Wyatt played with.

"So, they've proved that they have not earned the trust required to receive weapons, because they will try to take each other out, and I don't want to mediate any of that again," she said.

"Not Gonna Lie" dethroned "The Joe Rogan Experience" to take the top of the charts on Spotify Podcasts and Apple Podcasts after the release of its first episode last Thursday.

"It absolutely blew my mind," Kelce said at the beginning of her second episode. "I really appreciate you guys having such positive feedback, considering I'm still a rookie, and we're working out the kinks."

The podcast is produced by Wave Sports + Entertainment, the company behind her husband's podcast, "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce." In August, the brothers signed a three-year deal with Amazon's Wondery worth over $100 million.

Kelce previously opened up about her rise to fame following her marriage to former NFL player, Jason Kelce.

"As public figures, Jason and I know there's talk about our marriage, but we don't give much thought to it," Kelce previously told Business Insider.

"We use social media in a way that is authentic to us and I make a conscious effort not to offer us up for the opinions of others."

A representative for Kelce did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular office hours.

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All the many ways brothers Travis and Jason Kelce are expanding their brand

24 November 2024 at 02:42
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce embrace after playing each other at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis Kelce, have each expanded their celebrity footprint with new ventures.

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  • Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been expanding their brands off the field.
  • Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted their business allure and media interest.
  • The Kelce brothers' ventures reflect a strategic growth in their celebrity footprint.

Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been busy growing their brands β€” on and off the field.

The brothers have dominated NFL headlines, enjoying a boost of star power and media interest thanks to Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift, whose business acumen might be rubbing off on the brothers.

Here's how they've been expanding their empire.

The "New Heights" podcast has lived up to its name
Jason and Travis Kelce speak on an episode of their podcast.
Jason and Travis Kelce speak on an episode of their podcast.

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The brothers continue to host their "New Heights" podcast, discussing the latest football news and anecdotes from their personal lives.

In August, they inked a three-year deal with Amazon's Wondery worth over $100 million.

"We love this show, and the fanbase that has grown with us over the last two seasons. Wondery understands the shared vision and will offer a wealth of experiences and resources to take us to 'New Heights,'" the brothers said at the time.

Jason Kelce joined ESPN as an analyst after he retired from the Eagles
Former professional football player and ESPN broadcaster Jason Kelce looks on before the game  in Kansas City, Missouri on November 4, 2024.
Jason Kelce signed a contract as an ESPN analyst.

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Jason Kelce played 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles as a starting center before he retired in early 2024.

In a March retirement speech, Jason said there was "no chance" he could have made it as far as he did without his younger brother.

The retirement was short-lived.

Jason rejoined the football ecosystem as an analyst on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" and later, "Monday Night Football."

"ESPN was a consistent presence in our household growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love of all sports. To now appear on that same screen is a full circle moment," Jason said in a press release at the time.

Jason will also host a late-night show on ESPN for a limited time
Jason Kelce looks on before the game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Jason Kelce looks on during a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.

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Expanding his role at ESPN, Jason will also now host a limited late-night show on the network called "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," he announced in November.

ESPN said in a press release that the series will last five episodes and run through the end of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

The show begins on January 4 and airs weekly on Saturday mornings at 1 a.m. Eastern Time. The final episode will air at 1:30 a.m. Eastern Time on February 1.

Jason and Kylie Kelce are active investors and philanthropists
Jason Kelce poses for a photo with Kylie Kelce during the Kelce documentary premiere at Suzanne Roberts Theater on September 8, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jason Kelce stands with his wife, Kylie.

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Jason and his wife, Kylie Kelce, have an investment management firm called Winnie Capital. It's a private family office in Philadelphia that manages the couple's philanthropic and business ventures.

In October, Winnie Capital invested in HOMAGE Inc., a sports apparel brand specializing in faux vintage products. The brand is a merchandise partner for the "New Heights" podcast. It also has "unique collections that support Jason's charitable efforts, including 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' and 'Jason Kelce Pay HOMAGE' retirement t-shirt," HOMAGE said in a press release.

In collaboration with some of his former teammates, Jason recently released his third annual holiday album called "A Philly Special Christmas Party," the proceeds of which will be donated to charity. It is the third philanthropic holiday album released by The Philly Specials, a group made up of Jason and Eagles' offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata.

Jason founded a brand called Underdog Apparel
Jason Kelce seen during the second practice round at the ACC Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 11, 2024 in Stateline, Nevada.
Jason Kelce started Underdog Apparel.

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Jason also founded Underdog Apparel, which provides "inspiring clothing that you can wear with pride, knowing that you're making a difference in your city," he wrote on Underdog's website.

"Every one of our products will be designed and produced right here at home, and 100% of all profits will go through the (Be)Philly Foundation to fund evidence-based programs that directly improve the lives of our city's youth," the website reads, referencing a local nonprofit.

Jason also snagged a deal with Marriott
Jason Kelce reacts after announcing his retirement from the NFL at NovaCare Complex on March 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jason Kelce is an ambassador for Marriott.

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In September, the hotel chain Marriott announced that it had snagged Jason as a "Fanbassador" for the football season.

The collaboration allows members of Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel chain's loyalty program, to "bid points for incredible football-related experiences inspired by, and alongside, Kelce."

"As the 'Fanbassador,' this collaboration is about celebrating all of the things that make NFL fans special and providing them opportunities to get closer to the game they love like never before," Jason said in a Marriott press release.

The brothers are also taking on the beer and cereal industry
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce attend the  ACC Celebrity Golf Championship in July 2024.
Jason and Travis Kelce have pursued joint business ventures.

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A June press release said the pair are going into business with Garage Beer, a brand founded in Cincinnati. Both Jason and Travis played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

"The brothers join Garage as significant investors, partners, owners, and operators," the press release said. "Jason and Travis will be involved in every aspect of the business, including brewing, distribution, sales, marketing, and national expansion efforts."

Travis called the opportunity "exciting" in the press release.

Two months later, General Mills announced a partnership with Jason and Travis to create a limited-edition cereal called Kelce Mix. Kelce Mix combines Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese's Puffs, and Lucky Charms into a single bag.

"This is so full circle for us, growing up mixing cereal together at the breakfast table as kids! We can't wait for you to clear the shelves late September!" Travis wrote in an Instagram post.

Travis Kelce has brand partnerships with major companies, including Pepsi and Subway
Travis Kelce.
Travis Kelce has secured several brand deals during his NFL career.

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Travis' star power has helped him snag several brand partnerships, which he often advertises on his Instagram account. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has worked with companies like Lowe's, Pepsi, Subway, and ZENWTR.

Travis has also appeared in commercials for Bud Light and State Farm.

A February 2024 Forbes report said Travis raked in an estimated $5 million from endorsements.

Travis is also dabbling in Hollywood
Travis Kelce in the Grotesquerie trailer
Travis Kelce appears in the trailer for Ryan Murphy's "Grotesquerie."

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Travis isn't a stranger to TV opportunities.

In addition to commercials, he also appeared on a 2016 reality dating series called "Catching Kelce," in which 50 women vied for the football player's affection.

More recently, Travis played Ed Laclan in Ryan Murphy's 2024 thriller series, "Grotesquerie." He's also been tapped to host "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" The series, available on Amazon's Prime Video, is a spin-off of the 2007 game show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" hosted by Jeff Foxworthy.

"I grew up loving game shows, and I'm excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with 'Are you Smarter than a Celebrity?'" Travis said in an October press release.

Travis launched a clothing brand called Tru Kolors
Travis Kelce wearing a powder blue suit over a patterned white button-up shirt.
Travis Kelce created a sportswear brand called Tru Kolors.

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Travis promoted the sportswear brand in a 2019 Instagram post. The official website said Travis drew inspiration from vintage sporting goods paired with bold features and colors.

"I like to show off who I am through what I wear," Travis said in a statement on the website. "I think colors are a unique way to connect people and an amazing way to express yourself. We're all in this together β€” be you, stay true. And always rep your Tru Kolors."

The company sells various T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, cardigans, and other items.

In addition to Tru Kolors, Travis partnered with Nike in 2023 to create a cleat dubbed The Alpha Menace Elite 3 TK. The sporting apparel company advertised the cleat on Instagram.

Travis hosts a music festival called Kelce Jam
Patrick Mahomes, 2 Chainz and Travis Kelce at 2024 Kelce Jam.
Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce stand onstage with 2 Chainz at Kelce Jam in May.

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Travis created a music festival called Kelce Jam, which kicked off in April 2023 at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

The first iteration had musical guests like Machine Gun Kelly and Rick Ross.

Travis hosted the music festival for a second time in May 2024. This time, the musical acts included Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Diplo.

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