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121 Best Toys and Christmas Gifts for Kids of 2022

Sometimes finding the hot toys, the best toys, is really not always about what is new. Of course don’t get me wrong, there are a ton of ridiculously cool new toys that we also included in our 2022 Christmas toys and kids gifts list.

Christmas Gifts For Kids

Azul Board Game

Azul Board Game

Not only does the game of Azul encourage critical thinking, but it’s stunning aesthetically, too. For 2-4 players aged 8 and over, it will make a great after-dinner game for Christmas and beyond.

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Chalktrail

Chalktrail

Could riding a bike possibly be any more fun than it already is? It can with this gift! Attach it to your bike and you can be a cyclist and an artist all at the same time! Provides 15 miles of awesome bike riding fun.

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Puppet on a Stick

Puppet on a Stick

Don’t know what the child in your life wants or needs? You cannot go wrong with a classic! Kids have enough electronics so why not go with something simple but totally fun? Give them a challenge this Christmas that requires good old fashioned skill without the use of a keyboard.

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Squishy Human Body

Squishy Human Body

Learning about the human body is made all the more fun with this Squishy Human Body set. It shows what happens when you eat food, and is realistically squishy so it takes some guts to actually touch it and not get grossed out.

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Sun Art

Sun Art

Let your child’s artistic side shine through with this wonderfully creative product that will allow them to experiment with art and science. You can also feel good about getting them something that is highly environmentally friendly which is always a big plus!

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Nuby Octopus Floating Bath Toy

Nuby Octopus Floating Bath Toy

Turning bath time into laugh time, the Nuby Octopus is bound to put a smile on the face of even the most reluctant of bathers – just look at that adorably cute little face!

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Hog Wild Cow Popper

Hog Wild Cow Popper

With this cool toy you will never have to say “Don’t play ball in the house!” again. Soft balls, awesome shooting distance and fun for all ages (even for grownups!), this is a welcome addition to any home. It is one of the coolest toys of 2014.

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Tegu Blocks

Tegu Blocks

If you will be traveling this holiday season, these are a must have item to keep your child’s mind occupied. This magical toy is simple yet amazing in the eyes of little ones who are just beginning to learn about and understand the world around them.

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Avengers Power Gauntlet Electronic Fist

Avengers Power Gauntlet Electronic Fist

There’ll be no throwing down of this gauntlet! Armed with glowing Infinity Stones and authentic sound effects, this wearable fist can also be locked into a clenched position for impressive display.

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GOTRAX GXL V2 Electric Scooter

GOTRAX GXL V2 Electric Scooter

With a top speed of 15.5 MPH, this foldable scooter, with pneumatic tires, handbrake, cruise control, and up to 12 miles per charge, will make short work of the school run.

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LEGO Creator Deep Sea Creatures

LEGO Creator Deep Sea Creatures

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the LEGO box, along comes this ocean-themed set which can create a shark, crab, squid, or even a giant-mouthed Angler fish.

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Leak Proof Water Blob

Leak Proof Water Blob

Water blobs are SO much fun for those long summer days, so follow these steps to create your own gigantic water-filled bubble using painter’s plastic and an iron.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit

This is one Christmas gift they will really dig – the National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit, from which they can unearth shark teeth, coral, and even real Dinosaur Bones.

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Star Wars Interactive R2-D2

Star Wars Interactive R2-D2

This R2 not only understands some of the things you say, but interacts with you in a number of ways, making it a highly coveted toy among Star Wars enthusiasts. One of the most beloved characters is brought to life here.

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LEGO City Heavy Cargo Transport

LEGO City Heavy Cargo Transport

Get them away from their screens with this LEGO building kit which allows them to create a heavy truck, flatbed trailer, and even a helicopter with actual spinning rotors. Minifigures included.

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WikkiStix Traveler Playset

WikkiStix Traveler Playset

The possibilities are endless with Wikki Stix. These colorful sticks are pliable, bright, and non-messy, and they come in a handy travel case for on the go molding fun.

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Sound-Activated Light Blocks

Sound-Activated Light Blocks

Engineers of the future will light up with joy when they receive this sound-activated light blocks set from Uncommon Goods. The rechargeable power base allows the bricks to be built into any design their imagination can conjure, and is sound activated to light up the entire structure. It’s a gift that is light years ahead!

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Glo Nightlight with Portable Balls

Glo Nightlight with Portable Balls

Your kids will bed you to put out the lights so their Glo light can shine! Provides comfort in the dark as well as a fun way to play ball at night! Perfect for any room!

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Marble Run Super Set

Marble Run Super Set

Your kids can now build their own marble runs anywhere in your home! Easy to construct and exciting to set loose! Watch the marbles race around the self-made track and imagine it is you! Fun for all ages!

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Huffy Green Machine

Huffy Green Machine

Your child can ride the day away on this awesome bike with large rear wheels which allow for added weight and easy and exciting steering capabilities! Great for all ages and allows for 150 pounds of weight.

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Sew Mini Treats Food Plushies to Stitch & Stuff

Sew Mini Treats Food Plushies to Stitch & Stuff

For sweet treats which last longer than the edible variety, check out this craft kit! With all the pieces needed to create a smorgasbord of scrummy snacks, your child will be able to make a cuddly cupcake, endearing egg, and a plush pizza among others. It’s a veritable feast for crafty kids. Just add scissors.

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The Original Rainbow Loom

The Original Rainbow Loom

Loom bands took the toy world by storm, and they’re still going strong today. This fab set contains 600 bands, hook, clips, and both an original and mini loom, too.

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Kids Squeeze Ball

Kids Squeeze Ball

These balls are so popular – stress balls, exercise balls, call them what you will, they are great little balls to take along on a journey. Using the simplest of materials, you could make a complete set for the kids to use as juggling balls, throwing balls, or even bowls balls (but not in the car, obviously!) These are one of the best toys, because they are highly sensory, and will keep idle hands from making mischief!

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Pretend Make Up Kit

Pretend Make Up Kit

Little girls love to copy Mommy, but the last thing you want is to arrive at your destination only to find your little Princess has covered herself in make up! These adorable pretend diy make up kits are best toy for some make believe beauty sessions, for a little girl to play with, either on herself or on her dolls.

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Giant Jenga

Giant Jenga

Jenga is just a lot more fun when it’s big sized! These giant Jenga blocks are just like the original game, but make it more fun when it all collapses, and makes it more intense as you try to take one out.

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Hoberman Sphere

Hoberman Sphere

This portable toy expands to high depths and gets close to 10 times the original volume. Push it, roll it, stretch it and have fun! Great for all ages!

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RingStix

RingStix

Get your kids outside to play with this rocking new game that they can play on their own or with all of their friends. Play on the grass, in the water or even up in a tree if you can get there! The possibilities are endless and the creative prospects are through the roof!

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Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium

Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium

The Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium is where science meets art, and now your child can have both at their green fingertips. With everything needed for two complete plant lifecycles, this kit will yield wheatgrass and chia, and thanks to the stickers included will even glow in the dark. Includes figurines and decorative sand and stones.

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Chewbacca Craft

Chewbacca Craft

Get ahead of the curve with this years’ hit Star Wars film with his Chewbacca craft. It’s ultra cute and while it may not ever be a collector’s item it sure is a lot of fun to play with.

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Magnetic Thinking Putty

Magnetic Thinking Putty

Free your child’s mind with a toy that inspires them to think creatively while relaxing at the same time. They can tear, pop, bend and bounce their way to a world of endless possibilities!

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Mix and Match Creature Blocks

Mix and Match Creature Blocks

A super quiet and super easy set to put together for any journey or quiet time. With just some colorful pool noodles and a permanent marker, and you will have a complete set of mix and match characters to play with. Line up a head, body and legs to make some really funny mismatched bodies. Great fun for the little ones to play with.

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Backyard Ice Rink Kit

Backyard Ice Rink Kit

Build your child their own ice rink in their own backyard! This would be the coolest, most exciting gift of their lives! They can play hockey, skate or simply slide around on this amazing self-built rink!

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Plaid Elephant

Plaid Elephant

Turn your child’s room into a zoo filled with color with this adorable plaid elephant! You can also collect the other animals in the plaid family to go with their new elephant friend!

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Paw Patrol Tracker’s Jungle Cruiser

Paw Patrol Tracker’s Jungle Cruiser

Put Tracker behind the wheel of his awesome jungle cruiser and he’ll be off on brand new ‘jungley’ adventures. Pair him with other Paw Patrol characters for even more fun.

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Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab

Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab

Let the kids be putty professors with this lab kit which contains everything needed to make 4 types of putty and 4 types of slime, including fluffy, snotty, and glow-in-the-dark.

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Karina Garcia's DIY Slime

Karina Garcia's DIY Slime

Kids young and old will have a slimetastic time making the 15 different homemade slimes detailed in this book. From glow in the dark to liquid gold, this book from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia will enable readers to make more than a dozen borax-free slimes, along with tips on storage and fun facts about Karina herself.

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4M Crystal Growing Experiment

4M Crystal Growing Experiment

Mini geologists will be fascinated with this crystal growing kit, which allows them to perform seven crystal growing experiments in all their beautiful glory. This gift rocks!

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Zing Air Storm Fire Tek Bow

Zing Air Storm Fire Tek Bow

Be a trail blazer when it comes to bow and arrow action, with the Zing Air Storm Fire Tek Bow. Hook the arrow into the loop, pull it back and let it fly as it streaks light across the sky up to 125ft, screaming as it goes! It’s the Christmas gift you’ve been hunting for!

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Giant Gummy Bear

Giant Gummy Bear

If your child is gummy obsessed than this is the right gift for them! Treat them to five pounds of delicious gummy fun but make sure that you get them a new toothbrush too!

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Minions Slime

Minions Slime

Make Minions themed slime for plenty of good times. It oozes all over and comes in a custom holder that looks like a little Minion. A great choice for any fan of the latest Minions movie.

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Harry Potter Coloring Books

Harry Potter Coloring Books

Coloring books can keep kids entertained (and quiet!) for hours, but a lot of the time the pictures are all a bit generic. These Harry Potter books are anything but! With four different books to choose from, older kids (and adults) can immerse themselves in the world of Hogwarts, and create stunning masterpieces, while on the road.

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LEGO Avengers Ultimate Quinjet

LEGO Avengers Ultimate Quinjet

Containing 838 pieces, this superb LEGO building kit is perfect for Marvel Avengers aficionados aged 8 years and over. The finished Quinjet features an opening cockpit, stud shooters, and six minifigures.

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Make Your Own Monster Puppet

Make Your Own Monster Puppet

What could be more fun than creating your very own puppet? Creating one that looks like a monster! Watch your child’s eyes light up and creativity topple out when they get their hands on these mesmerizing do-it-yourself puppet delights!

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Illuminated World Globe for Kids

Illuminated World Globe for Kids

Give a child the world for their next birthday or Christmas with the illuminating world globe from Little Experimenter. Small enough to sit on a nightstand or desk, the globe can be used as a learning tool for geography homework, or as a night light as it gently glows with vibrant colors. A very illuminating gift.

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Latches Board

Latches Board

Satisfy little curiosities by making this latches board using a wooden board and adding handles, chains, locks, latches and more for tiny hands to explore. You could even add their name.

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Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon

Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon

Around since the 1930s, the classic Radio Flyer wagon makes a wonderfully nostalgic Christmas gift for kids, and this walker comes with bumpers for safe indoor play for little ones aged 1+.

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Perplexus

Perplexus

Perplexus is a fun but challenging 3D Labyrinth game that’ll grab anyone’s attention for a long time. The point is to roll the ball through the spherical maze to the finish line and you’ll always be determined to beat your previous time. It’s also only played by one person so it offers some nice, relaxing quiet time.

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Botley the Coding Robot

Botley the Coding Robot

Kids as young as 5 can start to learn coding with Botley, the coding robot, and with no phone or tablet required, they can have screen-free fun while learning essential STEM skills.

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Freerider Skatecycle

Freerider Skatecycle

Does your child love skating? If so then you have to get them this perfect gift for the holidays! It provides a hubless skate experience that works great on flat ground or in skate parks! Allows for more challenging moves as they become accustomed to riding it!

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Hopscotch Mat

Hopscotch Mat

Hopscotch is a great game for wearing the kids out, but what do you do when it’s too cold or wet outside? You make an indoor version like this one, of course!

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Animated Flappy The Elephant Stuffed Animal

Animated Flappy The Elephant Stuffed Animal

Babies will delight at Flappy the Elephant as he sings and plays peek-a-boo with his big flappy ears. Super soft and cuddly, he’s bound to become their new best friend.

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Bookshelf Dollhouse

Bookshelf Dollhouse

Doll houses can be expensive, especially if they want a wooden one, so why not make use of a bookshelf instead, and make this adorable version by adding décor and furniture?

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Melissa & Doug Pizza Counter Play Food Set

Melissa & Doug Pizza Counter Play Food Set

Every night can be pizza night for your kid when they have the Pizzeria play set from Melissa and Doug, with wooden toppings, crust, oven/counter, and even an authentic delivery box.

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NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster

NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster

If your kid is Fortnite mad, this NERF Dart Blaster will really make their Christmas. With a motorized 10-dart blaster and acceleration button, they’ll fend off even the scariest husk monsters.

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LEGO Technic WHACK! Building Kit

LEGO Technic WHACK! Building Kit

Compatible with the LEGO Technic BASH! this WHACK! building kit allows kids aged 7 and over to create their own fast pull-back car for the ultimate stunt crash vehicle.

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Creativity for Kids Doodle Socks

Creativity for Kids Doodle Socks

There’s creative fun afoot with color-in socks! Ordinarily, socks are a bit blah, but this set of three adds fun to functional. The pre-printed designs are just begging to be colored with the four permanent markers included, and their designs won’t come off in the wash. Coordinated or crazy, they can step out in style.

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LEGO Ninjago Movie Quake Mech

LEGO Ninjago Movie Quake Mech

With Cole in control, the shark army won’t stand a chance! Be Cole’s ninja sidekick as he masters the Quake Mech in his quest to save Fred Finlay. With loudspeakers, soundwave flick missiles, and moving mighty arms to grab the enemy, the mighty Quake Mech is a force to be reckoned with. Includes 5 minifigures.

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Cobra Hoodie

Cobra Hoodie

If you have a snake lover in the family then you have just found the perfect gift! This hoodie is cleverly designed to really make snakes more accessible to your child. They will beg to wear it every day!

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Creativity for Kids Fashion Headbands

Creativity for Kids Fashion Headbands

Being in style is important for all big kids. This fashion set includes headbands for every color in the rainbow as well as 10 awesome accessories. Your child will be all set for any event no matter what the theme may be with this set!

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Diy Upcycled Sensory Board

Diy Upcycled Sensory Board

This DIY car sensory board can be made using items from around the house with just a little imagination and ingenuity – it’ll keep them amused for hours.

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Gravitrax Marble Run

Gravitrax Marble Run

Gravitrax makes the perfect Christmas gift for kids who love to build. With 122 pieces, they can design and create their own marble race tracks, using gravity, kinetics, and magnets.

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Kiwi Crate

Kiwi Crate

Children love gifts that are tailor made just for them and that is why this gift will hit the spot on Christmas morning! Personalize your crate to contain your child’s favorite things all in one gift! Perfect for the children at heart as well.

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Dinosaur Set w/ Activity Play Mat & Trees

Dinosaur Set w/ Activity Play Mat & Trees

This dinosaur set is one of the best toys you can get for dino-mad kids this Christmas, as it enables them to build a whole Jurassic world right there on the floor.

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Marshmallow Bow and Mallow

Marshmallow Bow and Mallow

Now you can let your child shoot their bow in the house! Yes it is true! With this new toy your child can aim and fire their marshmallow ammo safely! Great preparation for the real thing as they age!

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Moon In My Room

Moon In My Room

Now your child can see the moon without looking outside! This authentic looking moon lights up and shows each moon phase in great realistic detail. Give your child the gift of solar appreciation this holiday season with this terrific gift!

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DIY Alphabet Pocket Chart

DIY Alphabet Pocket Chart

It goes without saying that ABC’s are a crucial part of your child’s language skills but sometimes they can be very difficult to instil. This alphabet pocket chart adds ease to the process and makes it much more enjoyable. Your child can place pictures of different letters, images, or words into each pocket all while learning and developing very important skills.

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DIY Sensory Boards

DIY Sensory Boards

A baby discovering their own senses can be quite an overwhelming experience. This sensory board allows your baby or toddler to learn and explore these senses by almost any means possible. Your child will be entertained for hours while learning very important skills with this board!

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Diy Kids Scooter

Diy Kids Scooter

Some of the best toys are homemade, and this seated scooter is up there with the best of them. Simple to make, they’ll have hours of fun freewheeling or being pushed along.

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Darice Deluxe Art Set

Darice Deluxe Art Set

Is your child the next Picasso? Maybe it’s too early to tell, but whether they are or they just love art this is the perfect set for them! It includes markers, pencils, pastels, watercolours, and plenty of accessories that’ll bring out your child’s artistic side!

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Customized Art Travel Cases

Customized Art Travel Cases

The great thing about art is that it really promotes creativity and imagination so it’s essential for every child. This case can be thrown together so your little ones will always have something to do in the car, in the hotel, and everywhere in between. Let their imagination take off!

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Madpax Backpack

Madpax Backpack

This backpack not only looks cool, but is sturdy and the perfect size for a small child to carry comfortably. They will love the look and you will love the functions!

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Skip Hop Zoo Pack

Skip Hop Zoo Pack

Your child will adore strapping this adorable backpack on and you will enjoy having the extra carrying space that kids so dearly need! Choose from several designs that will make your child’s day!

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Foam Pogo Jumper

Foam Pogo Jumper

Hop and squeak with this fun kid friendly pogo type toy! Perfect of playing inside or outside and safe for the littlest bodies!

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ThinkFun Amaze

ThinkFun Amaze

A more elaborate version of the games we used to find in kids’ comics, this is a maze with a difference. The idea is to navigate through the maze with the attached stylus, avoiding traps and dead ends, and opening movable gateways. With three difficulty levels, and 16 challenges, it is a great way to have some quiet, and screen free, time.

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Play Parachute

Play Parachute

Who’d have thought an inexpensive shower curtain could be so much fun? This tutorial shows you how to create a custom play parachute for just a fraction of the cost.

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How to Tell a Story Blocks

How to Tell a Story Blocks

Help your child to create fantastical new worlds through the power of story-telling. This beautiful book prompts kids to weave a story by throwing the 20 six-sided story blocks, and, using the pictures on those blocks, create a tale to excite and intrigue the reader. The possibilities are truly endless.

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Girl Scout Cookies Oven

Girl Scout Cookies Oven

Smelling Girl Scout cookies baking is now possible with the Girl Scout Cookies oven! It’s a way to make your favorites and has refill packs available so you can make as many as you want.

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Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set

Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set

The biggest boosted Hot Wheels set ever made (over 5 feet wide), this double figure eight track set is equipped with high speed boosters for even more impressive multi-car crash action.

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Rory's Story Cubes

Rory's Story Cubes

Why go with a boring board game that only allows one way to play? Why not choose one game that will give you endless options for having a fun? With these cubes you can play with many people or by yourself. You can even come up with new games on your own!

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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 Book

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 Book

Kids are like sponges when it comes to knowledge – they soak it up and then still want more. Feed their curiosity with this 5000 Awesome Facts (About Everything) book which covers wildly diverse topics such as gravity, toilets, vampires and Minecraft, and is accompanied by the stunning photography that is synonymous with National Geographic.

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Magnetic Board and Tangram

Magnetic Board and Tangram

Tangrams are geometric shapes which can be put together to make different patterns or animals. By adding magnets to the back of the shapes, and laminating some printed tangram templates, your child can have hours of fun arranging the shapes onto a magnetic toy board. Keep them all together in a plastic purse and you have a great go-anywhere activity.

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Radio Flyer Classic Red Dual Deck Tricycle

Radio Flyer Classic Red Dual Deck Tricycle

With its distinctive red livery, this Radio Flyer trike features a twin deck for easy mounting, adjustable seat, controlled turning (so no accidental tipping), chrome handlebars, and fun streamers and bell.

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DIY Cornhole Game

DIY Cornhole Game

A lot of fun any time of year, just bring this cornhold game inside for some indoor fun in the cold winter months. Then drag it outside when the weather gets better for spring and summertime fun.

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Finger Twister

Finger Twister

Keep that much loved game of Twister at your fingertips with, yep…you guessed it…Finger Twister! A teeny tiny DIY version of the game to be played with your hands. Simply spin the wheel, and then place the corresponding finger on the named color. It’s a lot of fun with much less space.

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Thames & Kosmos Happy Atoms Magnetic Molecular Modeling Set And Complete Set

Thames & Kosmos Happy Atoms Magnetic Molecular Modeling Set And Complete Set

Get up and Atom with this kit for young scientists. Introduce kids to the curious world of chemistry, and the interaction of atoms, with this magnetic molecular modelling set, which allows them to build molecules and then capture their creations using the free app. Makes a fun and educational gift for grade school kids and up.

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Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit

Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit

This travel set will make a wonderful gift for any kid who loves making friendship bracelets, as it comes with a portable ‘loom’, 20 pre-cut threads, and a handy slide out drawer.

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Ocean in a Bottle

Ocean in a Bottle

DIY your own science experiment with this ocean in a bottle tutorial! It’s made from 3 household ingredients so it’s quick and easy yet yields an incredible result. Your kid will be absolutely amazed when they bring the ocean to their own home with this experiment!

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Boogie Board

Boogie Board

For a kid friendly AND environmentally friendly gift, you cannot go wrong. Great for any drawing, writing, etc. Plus, it’s a terrific school tool as well. We won’t tell if you won’t!

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Animated Butterfly in a Jar

Animated Butterfly in a Jar

This is the perfect gift for the butterfly lover in your family! The jar contains a life like butterfly that moves around when the jar is tapped! A wonderful decoration!

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LEGO Ninjago Movie Destiny's Bounty

LEGO Ninjago Movie Destiny's Bounty

Give a LEGO NInjago fan a gift that’s ship shape! Rebuilt by ‘ninjaneers’ after it was marooned in the Sea of Sand, Destiny’s Bounty is ready for more adventures. With 7 minifigures, including Wu and Kai, and an assortment of weapons and accessories, this 2295 piece kit will keep all Ninjaaarrggghh-go fans happy.

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Giant Microbes

Giant Microbes

Give the gift of fun AND education with these fatally adorable stuffed animals. Cute and soft, kids will never know that they are really learning during play time! A fantastic kids gift idea for anyone who is interested in the medical field.

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Monster Jam Monster Dirt Arena Playset

Monster Jam Monster Dirt Arena Playset

Even if they’ve grown out of mud pies, this Monster Dirt Arena will delight, as it contains 2lbs of kinetic sand ‘dirt’, arena, ramps, mold, and official Monster Jam Monster Truck.

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LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

Expelliarmus any doubts – this Hogwarts Castle is one of the best toys around for fans of both the Harry Potter franchise and LEGO sets alike, and includes 27 microfigures and even 5 Dementors.

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Baby's First Blocks

Baby's First Blocks

This Baby’s First Blocks set makes the perfect Christmas gift for tiny fingers and inquisitive minds, as they sort the included blocks into colors, and ‘post’ the shapes into the bucket.

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Little People Caring for Animals Farm Playset

Little People Caring for Animals Farm Playset

With a multitude of fun activities included, kids aged 1-5 will love making memories with Jed the farmer and his pig, horse, cow, and chicken in this Little People playset.

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Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On

Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On

There’ll be miles of smiles with this indoor/outdoor mini rollercoaster which comes with 10 feet of track and high-back car, and has been specially developed for little riders aged 24m+.

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Pandemic Co-op Board Game

Pandemic Co-op Board Game

2-4 players must race against the clock to find cures for 4 deadly diseases which threaten to devastate the world and wipe out mankind for good. For players aged 13 years and over.

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Baby Shark Official Song Puppet

Baby Shark Official Song Puppet

Love it or loathe it, Baby Shark is here to stay, and now your little one can play it over and over again by moving the mouth of this super cute puppet.

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Segway Ninebot ES4 Folding Electric Kick Scooter

Segway Ninebot ES4 Folding Electric Kick Scooter

Looking uber-cool with its matte black finish, this folding electric scooter can travel up to 19 MPH with a range of up to 28 miles, and features Bluetooth capabilities and ambient lighting.

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Codenames Board Game

Codenames Board Game

Pit one team against the other in this game of super sleuths as they compete to see which side can contact all of their agents first. The perfect gift for ages 14+.

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Splendor

Splendor

Take them back in time to the European Renaissance as they wheel and deal to become the richest jewel merchant of the time with Splendor, the challenging economic game for ages 10+.

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Hatching Toothless Interactive Baby Dragon

Hatching Toothless Interactive Baby Dragon

Straight from How to Train your Dragon, this adorable interactive Toothless baby dragon comes in his very own egg, which they can help to hatch by shaking, tapping, and rattling.

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Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit

Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit

Put those old LEGO bricks to good use when you incorporate them into the LEGO chain reactions kit. The comprehensive instructions allow any child to design and build 10 incredible moving machines, using balls, ramps, string and more. Who said you can’t teach an old brick new tricks?

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Flybar Super Pogo 2

Flybar Super Pogo 2

Fly into the air this holiday season! Your kids will love the jump power they will have in this cool toy that provides fun and exercise all in one. Gravity has met its match!

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Pass the Pigs

Pass the Pigs

The object of this game is to roll the ‘dice’ and get your score to 100. The ‘dice’ are actually two little weighted pigs, and the score you roll depends on how the pigs land. Comes complete with 2 pigs, sty (shaker), score cards and pencil, and comes in a carrying case, making it perfect for travel. Lots of fun for 2 or more players.

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Optimus Prime Age of Extinction

Optimus Prime Age of Extinction

If your child saw the Transformers: Age of Extinction movie last summer you can’t go wrong by getting them this Optimus Prime figure from the film. It’s Optimus, but with special features that mimic the way he was in the movie.

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Nerf Zombie Strike

Nerf Zombie Strike

With the rise in popularity of all things zombie, it’s no wonder Nerf has put out a special blaster that is all about saving the world from a zombie apocalypse. It’s pretty much like other Nerf guns, with a few tweaks to make it zombified.

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Voice Command Heli Vehicle

Voice Command Heli Vehicle

Take flight with this heli vehicle that actually responds to voice commands. This adds a new dimension of fun to an already fun toy, and it’s guaranteed to provide hours of fun for them.

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Travel Spirograph

Travel Spirograph

There is something hypnotic about Spirograph. Watching the pattern emerging on the paper as the wheel spins around has kept many a youngster amused for hours. This compact version features a hand held unit, which holds all your paper, pens, wheels and finished works of art, and is small enough to be used on the go.

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Meccano MeccaNoid

Meccano MeccaNoid

This is just part of the robot plan to take over the world, first they infiltrate our children and learn to mimic all of their actions. Next thing you know it’s all Terminator and I, Robot scenes. But seriously this bot is a lot of fun to program and play with.

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Giant Sock Monkey

Giant Sock Monkey

Your child will love this life size friend! With this 42 inch monkey there is no end to the imagination possibilities!

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Frozen Fever Singing Elsa Doll

Frozen Fever Singing Elsa Doll

Get up to speed with the latest Frozen toys with this Frozen Fever Singing Elsa Doll. It features her new look from the animated short Frozen Fever, which will surely be different from the way she looks in the sequel, which is still years away.

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The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book

The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book

Turn your kitchen into a one-man science lab, and prepare to be amazed! This book presents dozens of experiments which will challenge curious kids to look at ‘things’ in a different light. For instance, can you turn a magnet off? What’s inside coins? And can a toilet flush the other way? Curious? Us too!

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Elements Photo Card Deck

Elements Photo Card Deck

Make it your Bismuth to give this fascinating gift to any aspiring scientist! Each card displays one of the 118 elements, along with facts on the back to educate and enlighten, and inspire a lifelong interest in science. Give one to every kid on your list, they’ll be in their element!

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Bears vs Babies Card Game

Bears vs Babies Card Game

Pit bears and monsters against babies in this fun game for players of 10 years old and above. Each player must build their armies and score enough points to eat the barbaric babies, otherwise those little bundles of joylessness win! A fun strategy game for 2-5 players.

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Blokus Game

Blokus Game

In this game of high strategy, players must take it in turns to lay one of their colored blocks down on the board. Sounds simple? Not quite, because each block can only touch another of the same color by the corners! It’s a race against time to block their opponents and win the game.

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Osmo Genius Kit

Osmo Genius Kit

Turn screen time into learning time with the Osmo Genius Kit. By slipping your iPad into the base, it becomes an interactive learning tool for numeracy, literacy, visual thinking, problem solving, and even art! This Time Toy of the Year makes a great gift for any 10 year old, and makes learning fun!

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Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

Switch up their gaming with the Nintendo Switch. The console connects to the home dock, allowing players to game at home on the TV, but when it’s time to go that doesn’t mean the end as the console slips out of the dock to become a handheld system for gaming on the go.

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Scratch Map Deluxe

Scratch Map Deluxe

If you know a 10 year old who is itching to travel, scratch that itch with this unique Scratch Map. Printed in black and gold, as each place is visited the corresponding area can be scratched off to reveal vibrant colors underneath. Further scratch panels along the bottom reveal interesting geographical facts about the world.

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Color Your Own Map Pillowcase

Color Your Own Map Pillowcase

Now children can go anywhere they like in their dreams, with this fully washable color your own map pillowcase. Made from 100% cotton, it features every continent along with iconic landmarks along with the Seven Wonders of the World. The pillowcase comes with ten washable fabric pens, making this a gift which will go far.

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Root Vue Farm

Root Vue Farm

Teach your child how things grow and encourage them to eat smart with this fun and educational gift. They will be delighted to see what they did with their own two hands!

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IQ Fit

IQ Fit

A game for the thinkers. The object of the game is to fit all of the 3D shapes into the game board, to make a flat 2D image with no holes! With 120 increasingly difficult challenges, this one will keep the player deep in thought for the entire journey. Difficulty levels range from simple to complex, meaning it is perfect for the whole family.

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Squishables

Squishables

Kids like stuffed animals but when they are giant sized they LOVE them! This 15 inch wide toys are huggable, squeezable and all around loveable! Choose your child’s favorite from their wide variety of designs.

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Melissa and Doug Travel Hangman

Melissa and Doug Travel Hangman

Hangman has always kept kids amused, and this travel version is ideal for journeys as it has NO loose pieces, meaning nothing will get lost. The letter tiles flip over, and the board is a dry erase whiteboard. The marker even comes with its own sponge to wipe the board clean, and stores at the side of the board.

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Zipfy Snow Sled

Zipfy Snow Sled

Bring on the snow! This amazing sled is chock full of power to give your child the ride of their life! Comes in three colors so get one for all of your kids so they can race through the white stuff together!

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Boo Plush

Boo Plush

This adorable plush toy is quickly becoming a childhood sensation with millions of kids dragging it all over the world! Boo Plush is perhaps the cutest pup in the world and the best part is that you do not have to clean up after it!

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Raskullz Helmet

Raskullz Helmet

Since your child has to wear a bike helmet anyway, why not make it one that stands out from the rest? This is exactly what you will get with Razkullz. So cool that they will actually want to wear it all the time! Choose from four rad designs!

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TABLETOPICS Family: Questions to Start Great Conversations

TABLETOPICS Family: Questions to Start Great Conversations

Get the family talking with Tabletopics. The neat cube holds 135 questions designed to spark conversation and fun family discussions, a dying art in the age of technology! Family members simply choose a card, read the question, and answer. From silly to serious, it’s the perfect mix of topics for any kid.

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ALEX Spa Hair Chalk Salon

ALEX Spa Hair Chalk Salon

For a gift that’s hair today but definitely not gone tomorrow, this Hair Chalk Salon puts others in the shade. Includes 5 colors, metallic beads, beading tool, and hair elastics.

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Design Your Own Slime Kit

Design Your Own Slime Kit

Slithery, slimy, spectacular slime that ‘melts’ back to fit in the tin when they’ve finished playing with it! Even the tins are customizable with the pencils included!

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King of Tokyo New Edition Board Game

King of Tokyo New Edition Board Game

In the race to be the one and only King of Tokyo, players must roll the dice to gain energy, restore health or attack others in the battle to occupy Tokyo. Whether you are a monster, alien, or robot, it will be a fast and furious battle to take the city! For 2-6 players.

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My Comic Book Kit

My Comic Book Kit

This is a super hero of a Christmas gift for any child who loves to draw and/or write stories. Simply fill in the pre-formatted blank pages, send it off in the envelope supplied, and wait with bated breath for it to be returned to you as a professionally bound comic for a great keepsake.

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LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker Star Wars Toy

LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker Star Wars Toy

We can ATteST to the fact that Star Wars and LEGO fans alike will love this AT-ST Walker kit, as featured in Star Wars: Rogue One. With a working top section, opening cockpit, and three minifigures, fans can revisit their favorite scenes from the movie as they go in search of rebels and more.

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Batman Rain Coat

Batman Rain Coat

Give your child the gift of becoming a superhero! Let’s face it. No kid likes to put on a rain coat…until now that is! Once they see that they can look like batman they will be praying for rain every day!

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Bananagrams

Bananagrams

For a great time with anagrams, this is the perfect gift! Your child will be having fun and learning at the same time! The best part is that it can be played anywhere – even in the car on those long and boring road trips!

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Scattegories Card Game

Scattegories Card Game

The fast paced favorite in a deck of cards. When a letter card and a category card are combined, you must down your ‘I know’ card and fire a quick-draw answer to keep the cards. The player with the most cards at the end of the game, wins. Game typically lasts up to 30 minutes, so is great for shorter journeys, or multiple games can make a longer journey pass more quickly.

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LEGO Mindstorms NXT

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

This gift takes LEGO to a whole new level! Your child will love the traditional LEGO look mixed with the micro software that allows them to build actual working robots! Great for the science lover in your family!

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Star Theater Pro

Star Theater Pro

Stargazing is taken to a whole new level with this amazing gadget that projects a realistic solar system onto any darkened surface in your home. Your kids will love the amazing effects and you will enjoy star gazing right along with them. Great for spending quality family time with an educational twist!

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Trunki

Trunki

Travel becomes a great adventure with these unique luggage bags that are the perfect size for the little ones to tote all by themselves! Choose from several designs that are sure to make your child smile!

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Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes

Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes

Putting stickers on items all over the home is something that parents are not fond of…until now that is! These awesome eye stickers are removable, reusable and just plain fun and creative!

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Obol Never-Soggy Cereal Bowl

Obol Never-Soggy Cereal Bowl

If your kids complain about soggy cereal then this is the right gift for them! Included are two compartments; one for the cereal and one for the milk for separate dipping and eating. What an unique idea for the cereal lover in your life!

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Food Face Dinner Plate

Food Face Dinner Plate

Perfect for the picky eater in your home! This plate allows you to make faces with the food for a fun and creative meal time every day! Your kids will love coming to dinner with these plates on the table!

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Construction Plate & Utensils

Construction Plate & Utensils

Your kids will love cleaning their plates with the unique eatery that simulates a cool construction site! Forget the old adage about not playing with your food! This gift encourages imagination at the dinner table!

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Storymatic

Storymatic

Thousands of stories in each box allow your child to really use their imagination and hone their reading skills! Simply pick a card and begin a story! Perfect for early readers and those who simply enjoy a good story!

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License Plate Game

License Plate Game

This game is fun and unique and teaches about the different license plates around the USA. As you play along, you’ll be required to remember the licence plates from all 50 states which will help anyone’s memory. Also, it teaches the names and locations of every state and their capital so it helps greatly with geography too.

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Stencil Art Set

Stencil Art Set

Help your child develop their creative side with these fun and unique stencils that will help them bring out the artist in them! Great for making all sorts of art projects!

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Loopdedoo

Loopdedoo

Your child will love making their own colorful accessories with this amazing gift that will leave them smiling for days! The innovative spinning tool allows for amazing designs for bracelets and other personalized accessory ideas!

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Eco Dough

Eco Dough

This is the perfect gift for the family who loves to play with dough but hates the chemicals involved in creating the final product. This environmentally friendly and kid safe dough allow your child to create their art without you worrying about possible effects of play.

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Cubebot Puzzle

Cubebot Puzzle

Let your child build a robot out of durable wooden blocks that fit together to make the perfect play toy! They can pose them in several ways and use their imagination to create new robot forms!

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Sphero Spark

Sphero Spark

Play ball like you are doing it for the first time with this unique item that is controlled by your tablet or smartphone. Technology is speeding up – are you keeping pace with it?

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Travel Math Game

Travel Math Game

The perfect way to combine entertainment and education for bored kids from the age of 10 and up. These little tins contain a number of dice, and instructions on games to play, ensuring hours of math fun and learning. So much learning in one little tin!

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Melissa & Doug Suspend

Melissa & Doug Suspend

This is a challenging game for your kids to play on their own or with you! Increase their balance ability with this fun and exciting game that is easy to learn and provides hours of fun!

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Green Toys Dump Truck

Green Toys Dump Truck

This ecofriendly toy is made from totally recycled plastic and is safe for kids of all ages. Perfect for the construction loving kid in your life!

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Symphony in B

Symphony in B

Introduce your child to the classics at an early age with this melodic music toy. Includes 13 different instruments for them to experiment with so that they can develop a love for many types of sounds while they are still young and open to different music.

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This Is Not My Hat

This Is Not My Hat

Nothing inspires a child like a good story! This is what you will get with this book. Teach your child about different hats, shapes and colors with this fun story that they will want to hear over and over again!

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Art Lab

Art Lab

Let your child experience art on a whole new level that is guided by a professional art teacher. Contains projects for kids of all ages that encourage creative thinking and brings out natural artistic talent!

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Crazy Forts

Crazy Forts

Children love to build forts and now they can do so without pulling out all of their blankets! These forts are easy to connect and fun to play in. Watch their imaginations go wild with this awesome holiday gift!

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Gubs

Gubs

Introduce your child to a world of enchantment and magic with Gubs. Full of imagination, this game is perfect for daydreamers and adventurers alike!

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Pentago

Pentago

Here’s a mind-bending game that’s great for all sorts of kids, even those that don’t typically like board games. Just when you think you’ve got things figured out the entire game can change and make you re-think your strategy.

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Fluxx 5.0

Fluxx 5.0

Anytime they make a fifth version of a game you know it’s time to jump on board. This is a game where the rules are constantly changing, which keeps everyone on their toes and is a bit different each time you play.

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Alarm Clock & Night-Light

Alarm Clock & Night-Light

Make waking your child much easier with this 2 in 1 alarm clock and night light! It glows green when it’s time for your child to get out of bed and fun animations give it personality.

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Rocket Playset

Rocket Playset

Build cool rockets and learn about the earth’s gravitational pull all at the same time! Perfect for science lovers. So much fun they will not even know that they are learning!

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Ybike Explorer

Ybike Explorer

This pedal go kart with lever steering allows your child to go exploring in a new and exciting way. Safe for use on flat surfaces and gravel, this toy will turn your child’s outdoor play into a great adventure!

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WHAM-O Snowball Blaster

WHAM-O Snowball Blaster

Forget Nerf pellets! The in thing now is snowballs! Snowball fights have never been better with this amazing launcher that allows a more accurate hit from further away from the target! Snow days have never been so much fun!

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HearthSong Sand Digger

HearthSong Sand Digger

Bring the crane to life for your child with this life size crane. Works just like the real thing but in your child’s sizes and dimensions. Great for you little construction worker!

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IQ Twist

IQ Twist

A compact travel game that looks deceptively simple. However, with challenges ranging from simple to complex, this is the perfect travel companion for anyone with time on their hands and a bored brain. The object of the game is to fit all the twisted puzzle pieces on the game board, as shown in the instructions. It’s not as easy as it looks!

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Astronaut Ice Cream

Astronaut Ice Cream

Even wonder how the astronauts eat dessert? Well wonder no more! You can eat just like they do with this freeze dried ice cream treat!

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Lovesac

Lovesac

This gift is one of warmth and comfort! Comes in several sizes and designs! Choose your favorite!

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VTech Kids Drum Set

VTech Kids Drum Set

Annoyed by your kids bashing pots and pans together? This drum set allows them to do so in a much more sophisticated way by adding a learning aspect to their playing. It consists of 4 drums, LED lights, and 4 modes of play that’ll work on your child’s motor and coordination skills while they drum away!

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Grow n' Glow Terrarium

Grow n' Glow Terrarium

As a child, science can be a very fun thing to experience but it can also be very messy. This terrarium combines the best of both worlds; the entire project is sealed within a plastic jar. The glow-in-the-dark stickers that are included will make them able to watch their little garden kit grow and glow all day long!

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Little Tikes 3' Trampoline

Little Tikes 3' Trampoline

Kids are full of energy, even when you’re not. This 3 foot trampoline by Little Tikes allows them to release that energy while working on crucial muscle, motor and coordination skills. When they’re all done bouncing they’ll be ready for a nap and some down time which means that this is a great gift for you too!

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Kids Ball Pit Playpen

Kids Ball Pit Playpen

What kid doesn’t love crawling around the ball pits in McDonald’s and other play areas? This playpen brings all of that fun and entertainment to your own home. It measures about 39 inches long by 20 inches wide which means that it can fit just about anywhere in your house and give your child hours of fun while you keep a watchful eye!

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Mega Bloks Big Building Bag

Mega Bloks Big Building Bag

Bring out your child’s creative side with this Mega Bloks set! The possibilities are virtually infinite and all of the pieces are all quite large so they do not pose a chocking hazard. Your child will be lost in their own imagination when they build whatever comes to mind with this set!

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Toy Tool Workbench Set

Toy Tool Workbench Set

Give your child an early start on their mechanical and DIY skills with this tool workbench set! It stands about 29 inches high and comes with 12 realistic tools including an electronic drill and hanging accessories. Your child’s creative and building side will be released with this set!

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Toy Vacuum

Toy Vacuum

Teach your child the skills they need to know with this Dyson Ball toy vacuum. It makes real sounds and motions like the real thing and has colorful balls that visibly spin through the clear part of the toy. Once they’ve learned the basics with this toy you can upgrade them to the real thing!

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Pro Ball Set

Pro Ball Set

Unsure which sport your child will most enjoy? This pro ball set allows your child to partake in 3 of the largest ball sports in the world; it includes a soccer ball, a basketball, and a football so that your child can either make a decision between the 3 or enjoy all of them!

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My First Mind Blowing Science Kit

My First Mind Blowing Science Kit

Do you remember when you first realized how cool science truly is? That moment is now for your child with the My First Mind Blowing Science Kit! This 20 piece kit will allow your child to explore and discover the basics of chemistry and the use of scientific tools.

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4M Crystal Growing Experiment

4M Crystal Growing Experiment

This Crystal Growing Experimental Kit is so cool that even adults will get a kick out of it. It contains all of the materials needed to perform 7 crystal growth experiments which makes it great if you have multiple children. Both you and your child will be amazed by the results that transpire!

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Wooden Dolls

Wooden Dolls

Take a trip back in time to when toys were actually made of durable materials and kids played with them happily for hours. These wooden dolls are sure to become a keepsake for your child, and you can make an entire village full of them easily.

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Sumo Wrestler Bowling

Sumo Wrestler Bowling

Have a ton of fun with these sumo wrestler bowlers. They’re made out of plastic bottles so you’re reusing something that would otherwise end up in the recycle bin. They look so happy and cute that they’re fun to play with.

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Traveling Chess Set

Traveling Chess Set

The game of champions is quite difficult at first, but playing it often can actually improve many parts of your brain and help you think in smarter ways. This set is intended for traveling and the board is actually its own case for all of the pieces making it ideal for anyone on-the-go.

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Travel Chalkboard Doll House

Travel Chalkboard Doll House

Turn an ordinary lidded wooden box into a multi-purpose chalkboard case, using only a few bits and pieces. The finished box can be used to draw on (and in), as a playing board for travel games, as a carrying case for chalks, pens, paper, toys and books, or even as a makeshift table!

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Vintage Wood Travel Games

Vintage Wood Travel Games

What’s great about this project is that it’s actually multiple games in one so you’ll never get bored. It triples as a map puzzle, a mini checkers board, and a chalkboard that’ll make any journey much quicker and more entertaining. Another thing is that the puzzle can be made from a map of literally anywhere so your child will learn about geography as well as where they actually are in the world.

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Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Super super easy to make, your little ones will love this simple but cute puzzle toy. Using Popsicle sticks and paint (or felt tip), simply draw a design on to the taped together sticks, color it in, and then jumble the sticks up. The child then has to rearrange the sticks back into the original picture. So simple, but so effective.

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Abacus

Abacus

Kids love to count, so why not make this adorable DIY toy abacus to take on journeys and keep the kids busy? Using an old frame, bamboo skewers and some beads, you can have a pretty abacus for hours of counting fun. Endless math games make this fun, and educational too.

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Matching Game

Matching Game

With a few clicks of your printer, some wooden tiles, and some glue, you can make this highly personal version of the matching game. Lie all the tiles face down, and then each player turns over two at a time, to reveal the photos on the other side. Then they have to memorize where the pictures are in order to pair them up and win the pair. A beautiful gift.

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Classic Board Games

Classic Board Games

Another 3-in-1 toy set that’ll ensure your child never gets bored on those long rides. This one includes a tic-tac-toe board, a checkers board, and a mancala board that’ll keep your children entertained for hours on end. Everything stores up nice and tidy too which makes it much easier to take on the road.

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DIY Play Dough

DIY Play Dough

Avoid the high cost of store bought Play-Doh by making your own version. There are a vast number of things your child can make when they have multiple colors of dough, and it helps develop the imagination.

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Papercraft Alphabet

Papercraft Alphabet

For young learners you can make this papercraft set of letters from a to z, with each letter represented by an animal or person so they have better recall. It’s great for phonics lessons and learning the ABCs.

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Toy Tool Belt

Toy Tool Belt

Round up all of their toy tools and secure them in this belt so they can have easy access to them. This is the perfect way for them to look like their favorite Mr. Fix It and follow his lead as he works on projects around the house.

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Crochet Yoda

Crochet Yoda

Crochet this Yoda for them and they’ll have a fuzzy and cuddly version of the beloved Star Wars character. This is one Star Wars toy that you won’t have to worry about keeping in mint condition, so they can play with it as much as they want.

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Stacking Rings

Stacking Rings

Here’s a version of the classic multi colored stacking rings, but made out of fabric instead of plastic. It’s a softer version that holds up to wear and tear just as well as the original, and if it ever gets messy it’s washable.

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Teepee Tutorial

Teepee Tutorial

Make a teepee fort just about anywhere when you follow this teepee tutorial. Outside or inside this will provide your child with a great place to hang out and play. Great step by step instructions make it easy.

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Kid's Travel Pillow

Kid's Travel Pillow

Here’s a fun way to make sure they’re comforftable wherever they go. It’s a travel pillow that you make by hand from things you probably already have around the house..

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Stuffed Animal Swing

Stuffed Animal Swing

Get all of their stuffed animals up off the floor and give them a place to hang out, literally. This swing holds even a large collection of stuffed animals, so they don’t have to get knocked off the bed every night.

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Ninja Turtle Sock Puppets

Ninja Turtle Sock Puppets

Take the Ninja Turtles to the next level with this awesome sock sewing tutorial. They look remarkably like the real thing, but they’re made from socks. Follow the directions just right and they’re sure to look cool.

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Little Tikes Makeover

Little Tikes Makeover

If the Little Tikes playset has seen better days, give it a makeover with a few simple steps. It’ll look great when you’re done and you can even re-gift it to them as a new and improved toy from the past.

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Card Holder

Card Holder

It gets tired holding those cards in marathon-long games of Catan, Phase 10, or Sequence. Make it easier with these wooden card holders and you’ll be able to rest easy as the games go on and on.

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Working Minecraft Torch

Working Minecraft Torch

These torches make a great gift for a Minecraft fan, and they actually work at lighting things up just enough to guide you through the dark. They’re really easy to make too, so they make a nice last minute gift as well.

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Travel Backgammon Board

Travel Backgammon Board

Backgammon is another game that is great for the brain and promotes smart and logical thinking. This travel board can be rolled out and played anywhere anytime for a quick and enjoyable game. Roll the dice and try to get your pieces ‘home’ before your opponent and you’ll be crowned champion!

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Secret Decoder Wheel

Secret Decoder Wheel

Did you know you have a rear seat full of secret agents? With this secret decoder wheel, they can pass and decipher secret messages, have spelling practice (every good spy needs good spelling, after all), and play word games.

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Pipe Cleaner and Bead Animals

Pipe Cleaner and Bead Animals

Simple, clean fun, which will make travelling so much more enjoyable. Just a bagful of pipe cleaners, beads, and sticky googly eyes, and your kids can make a menagerie of fuzzy, cute pets to while away the time. Challenge older ones to make a specific animal, or let their imaginations run wild. It’s a great mess-free, quiet, travel toy. Bliss.

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Graphic Dominoes

Graphic Dominoes

With just some reclaimed wood and paints, you can make a long lasting set of dominoes with a difference. Colorful graphics replace the usual (and let’s face it, boring) numbers on each tile, making it a much more vibrant game to play. Finish each piece with a wax or varnish and they will last for years, too.

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Connect Four Game

Connect Four Game

A homemade version of the ever popular game of connect 4, this toy set can be made with a little DIY knowledge, some wood, and a few other simple bits and pieces. This one takes a bit more time to make, but will be well worth the effort as it will last a long long time.

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Travel Chalkboard Doll House

Travel Chalkboard Doll House

This chalkboard doll house is great for traveling because it allows them to pretty much create their own rooms and environments. They can draw in whatever they want to give them a unique experience every time they play with it. They’ll never get bored of their own imagination with this cool toy!

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Felt Scrap Alphabet

Felt Scrap Alphabet

This is such a simple gift to make, and yet it will become one of their most loved games to play. Once the little ones learn the alphabet, there is no stopping them, and with these adorable felt letters, they can have hours of word play. Simple spelling games like Cat, Dog, Hat will turn into happy memories as they get older.

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DIY Chalk

DIY Chalk

These are SO cute! They can be made with any shape mould you like, you could even make them all different – for instance all different animals for a zoo, or various vehicles for a garage. These homemade chalks are so much prettier than any you can buy, and as they are chunkier they are less likely to snap. Just add a chalkboard and you have hours of fun, for next to nothing.

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Scrabble

Scrabble

So simple, and yet so clever! If you have an old game of scrabble lying around and you want to turn it into a travel game, simply buy some small magnets to fit the back of the tiles, and a couple of cookie sheets. The (now) magnetic tiles will stick to the cookie sheet, ensuring the letters stay put, and there you have it – a brand new travel game!

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Conversation Starter Stones

Conversation Starter Stones

These pretty stones, made from glass stones from the dollar store, are a great way to while away the journey for the whole family. Each stone has a phrase on it, which is used to start a discussion. Keep them all in a pretty bag, and each person can pick one out in turn and use that as his or her prompt.

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Portable Lego Kit

Portable Lego Kit

You can always count on Lego to keep the kids amused, but a whole heap of Lego takes up a lot of room in your bag or luggage. With these mini Lego Sets, your child can have lots of Lego fun with just a few bricks and some printable patterns for them to follow. Keep the bricks and patterns in a snap-shut box and there you have it – a handy, portable, Lego set.

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Kid's Travel Pillow

Kid's Travel Pillow

As fun as car games can be, sometimes the best thing is a bit of down time. This travel pillow makes it easy to fall sleep even in a car. It wraps around your neck to give you the comfort and support to catch some ‘Zs’ and make sure you and your children are well rested for once you reach your destination.

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Dollhouse in a Box

Dollhouse in a Box

This is a fun way to turn a box into a dollhouse that they’ll cherish. You can decorate the inside of the house as you see fit, and can customize it so it goes along with the dolls that are already on hand.

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DIY Toy Storage

DIY Toy Storage

With all the toys on this page you’re going to need somewhere to store them all. Why not re-purpose a piece of furniture and turn it into a great shelf for toys?

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Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head

Is your child a fan of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head? This tutorial shows you how to make the couple out of felt by making a few simple cuts on various colors. It includes templates that you can use to make sure you get all of the pieces exact and you can even create and add your very own accessories.

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Handmade Kitchen

Handmade Kitchen

Bring out the Gordon Ramsay in your child with this miniature DIY kitchen! Some wood work must be done so it helps to have some tools laying around but the end result will be a very sturdy kitchen set that fits your child proportionately. Your kid will love it!

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Homemade Silly Putty

Homemade Silly Putty

Silly putty is a must have for every child; it provides hours of fun and is totally harmless. This guide shows the recipe for creating your very own homemade ball of silly putty in any color imaginable. Your kid will have fun for days with this gooey ball of silly putty!

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Simple To Knit Fingerless Gloves

Simple To Knit Fingerless Gloves

Nobody will be knit-picking when they see this gorgeous pair of knitted fingerless gloves that you’ve made for them. Perfect for kids and adults alike, as they leave fingertips free for touch screens, while keeping the rest of the hand toasty warm and snug. Simple and fast to make for a very handy gift.

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Boy’s Lego Belt

Boy’s Lego Belt

If your 10 year old is scared to ‘lego’ of his pants in case they fall down, here’s a great gift idea you can build on! With a little sewing savvy, you can turn some ordinary twill fabric into this awesome belt with a LEGO buckle, and match the colors to suit his wardrobe. Simple.

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Glow-in-the-dark Slime

Glow-in-the-dark Slime

What is it with 10 year olds and slime? They can’t get enough of it. Make your own glow-in-the-dark slime by following this simple tutorial, using only a few basic ingredients. There is even a free downloadable label for whatever jar or container you want to put it in. It’s the slime of life!

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Subtle Superhero Shirt

Subtle Superhero Shirt

Sometimes less is more, and although super heroes are not known for their subtlety, this t-shirt will be! This tutorial uses Avengers symbols, but you could tweak it to whichever hero you like, and with fabric paint and freezer paper you can create an awesome tee which any one (big or small) will love.

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Sew With Me Saturday Ipod Or Phone Case

Sew With Me Saturday Ipod Or Phone Case

If someone is on your case to buy them a sleeve for their iPod or phone, go one better and make it instead. By going the DIY route, you can have your pick of the best fabrics, and this simple to follow guide will show how to do it in next to no time.

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Diy Pen and Pencil Roll-up

Diy Pen and Pencil Roll-up

Although this DIY is for a pen and pencil roll, it can easily be adapted for makeup brushes, tools, or any other implements you need to keep together. With sturdy fabrics such as canvas, a button and some ribbon or string, you can roll out this great gift in no time at all.

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Pocket Bag Tutorial

Pocket Bag Tutorial

Make this bag as a gift and pocket the money you would have spent on buying one! Using an old pair of jeans of cargo pants, you can turn a discarded garment into a bag that’s both useful and looks good. Make the strap extra-long for wearing across the body, or shorter for a shoulder bag.

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Alphabet Peg Dolls

Alphabet Peg Dolls

This adorable set of wooden alphabet peg dolls can be made at home by following the step-by-step instructions – the brighter the colors, the more attractive they’ll be to little ones.

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Diy Pizza Puzzle

Diy Pizza Puzzle

Hone your woodworking skills on this wooden puzzle which is based on that most beloved of foods – the pizza. Stain it plain or paint it in authentic colors for a brighter finish.

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Diy Alphabet Pocket Chart

Diy Alphabet Pocket Chart

You can use pre-made memory cards or create your own to use in this easy to make alphabet pocket chart which uses super soft felt, glue, and letter stickers.

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Diy Silly Putty

Diy Silly Putty

Silly putty is a must-have in any home with kids in (great for stressed parents, too!) and this DIY will show you how to make your own using just three simple ingredients.

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Stick Threading Game

Stick Threading Game

A great way to use natural resources, this threading game uses a stick, drill, and thread, and will provide endless fun for little ones who are perfecting their fine motor skills.

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Diy No-cook Play Dough

Diy No-cook Play Dough

This no-cook play dough recipe takes just 4 minutes to make and can be customized using colors, sparkles, flavors, and even essential oils – lavender is great for over-excited kids.

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Diy Wooden Stilts

Diy Wooden Stilts

Remember using tin cans for stilts when you were a kid? Why not recreate that fun with this tutorial which shows you how to create a (stronger) pair of wooden ones?

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Foam Lacing Shapes

Foam Lacing Shapes

Little ones love lacing, so make sure they have a stash of lacing shapes by making them this set, using foam or cardboard, laces, and some handy cutters for different shapes.

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Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game

Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game

This game of Tic Tac Toe uses festive shapes for a great Christmas gift, but you can always adapt the pictures to suit another occasion, or even a couple of their favorite animals.

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Diy Wooden Toy Camera

Diy Wooden Toy Camera

Kids love cameras, but they’re not really built for little hands, and toy ones can be expensive. Have a go at making this delightful wooden version which even comes with a leather neck strap.

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Diy Name Stamp

Diy Name Stamp

Help them learn to spell their own names with this fun homemade wooden stamp which features the letters of their name – for longer monikers you could also use 2 blocks.

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Dollhouse In A Box

Dollhouse In A Box

This Christmas gift idea is just gorgeous, and can be adapted to suit any theme. Simply decorate the inside using wallpaper or paint, add details and furniture, and let their imagination do the rest.

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Mirror Wooden Blocks

Mirror Wooden Blocks

Wooden blocks have been nursery favorites for years, so why not add a new dimension by making some mirror blocks, using mirror acrylic and glue for something a little bit different?

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Diy Sensory Boards For Babies And Toddlers

Diy Sensory Boards For Babies And Toddlers

Sensory boards provide so much entertainment for kids, and by making your own you can add the things they really enjoy. Follow the instructions on how to create your one-off design.

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Color Rock Dominoes

Color Rock Dominoes

If you like the idea of using natural resources, you’ll love making this gift idea which uses 28 flat rocks to create a one-off game of dominoes with a difference.

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Magnetic Alphabet Board

Magnetic Alphabet Board

Magnetic boards are perfect for little ones, so make one of these super simple alphabet boards using a metal oil drip pan, then decorate and add a set of magnetic letters.

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Diy Nesting Dolls

Diy Nesting Dolls

Transform a set of plain wooden Matryoshka dolls into a unique, bright, and colorful version by painting them yourself with cheerful acrylic paints for a fun sorting Christmas gift idea.

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Diy Pretend Play Sponge Food

Diy Pretend Play Sponge Food

Role play has always been an important part of childhood, and now it can be the sweetest, too! Create these cake slices out of sponges for safe, non-toxic fun.

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Baby Doll Carrier

Baby Doll Carrier

When there’s a new baby in the family, sometimes toddlers can feel a little left out. Let them care for their own ‘baby’ with this brilliant DIY baby doll sling tutorial.

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Paper Helicopters

Paper Helicopters

The best toys are often the simplest, and these super easy paper helicopters will provide hours of entertainment and fun in the fresh air. They make a great STEAM activity, too.

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Motor Skill Toys

Motor Skill Toys

This fun guide will show you how to make not one but four homemade toys which not only look fab, but teach fine motor skills as they play, too.

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Stuffed Felt Alphabet Letters

Stuffed Felt Alphabet Letters

A great aid to learning to spell, these cute felt letters can be made by stuffing and sewing, and could be created using letters of their name or even the whole alphabet.

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Diy Mini Magnetic Blocks

Diy Mini Magnetic Blocks

These small wooden blocks look beautiful when they are dyed using liquid watercolors, and, once you glue the magnetic paper onto the bottom, they can be used on whiteboards, fridges, and more.

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Painted Wood

Painted Wood

There are no instructions for this project, but all you need to do is look at the pictures for an abundance of inspiration for making beautiful wooden spoon dolls and more.

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Waldorf-inspired Nature Blocks

Waldorf-inspired Nature Blocks

These Waldorf inspired nature blocks are absolutely beautiful, and will make a delightful Christmas gift for kids, especially those who love to play with toy woodland creatures, or even fairies, gnomes, and unicorns.

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Diy Cloth Baby Book

Diy Cloth Baby Book

Babies love books, but they love faces even more. Combine the two with a fabric book which uses t-shirt transfer paper to add photographs to each page.

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Texture Blocks

Texture Blocks

These wooden blocks made the best toys for babies as they feature a range of textures and fabrics in bright, eye-catching colors and shapes to keep them amused for hours.

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Wooden Flower Stacker

Wooden Flower Stacker

The time and patience needed to make this gorgeous wooden flower stacker will be well worth it when you – and they – see the end result. Bright, beautiful, and lots of fun.

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Tic Tac Toe

Tic Tac Toe

Get the little ones outdoors and in the fresh air by making them one of these Tic Tac Toe games, using rocks, sticks, and brightly colored paint.

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Diy Fabric Roads

Diy Fabric Roads

Super easy and cheap to make, this portable set of roads needs nothing more than an old pair of jeans, scissors, and some yellow paint to make the road markings.

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No-Sew 'Quiet Book'

No-Sew 'Quiet Book'

Quiet time is essential for busy babies (annad moms, too) so take inspiration from this post which shows you how to make a quiet book, and even includes some printable templates.

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