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Top Toys for Kids This Holiday Season

top toys for kids this holiday season

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I know it’s only October but with the Prime Early Access Sale 10/11-10/12, I’m already thinking of holiday shopping. This is a great opportunity exclusive for Prime members to get a jump start for the holidays. (If you don’t have a Prime account yet, click here to get one. This also makes a great gift idea, give the gift of Prime.)

I’m predicting that these are going to be some of the top toys for kids this holiday season.

**Top Seller**

Magic Mixies – I want this for myself! These Magic Mixies were a hit last year too!

Magic Mixies

 

**Top Seller**

Little Live Pets Mama Surprise Guinea Pig This reminds me of a cross between My Little Pet Shop and those cats back in our day where you would open the velcro and she had her babies, remember those?

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Little Tikes Activity Tunnel ages 1-3 will enjoy this tunnel and ball drop.

top toys for babies

 

Play Doh Kitchen Ice Cream Truck – this is a super cute idea for kids ages 3 and up. Allows them to use their imagination, and a sensory toy too!

play doh ice cream truck

 

Light Up Tracing Pad – For the kid who loves to draw! My oldest will watch videos of artists for hours trying to recreate their sketches. This is a great idea for them to trace.

Light up tracing pad

 

Night Hawk Electric Ride On Toy – this is great for ages 6 and up.

Top toys for kids 2022

 

Treasure X Minecraft Dig – This was all over Tik Tok and is perfect if you have a kid who is Minecraft obsessed. They can dig through to find the treasure and gold.

Treasure X Minecraft Dig

 

Dino Dig VR – this virtual reality immerses kids into a dino dig adventure. If you have dino obsessed kids, they will love this!

top toys for kids 2022 dino dig vr

 

Build & Grow Tree House – they can build their own tree house and then watch it grow!

top toys for kids build and grow tree house

 

Gabby’s Dollhouse – this one is just like the one from her show and perfect for ages 3-5.

gabbys dollhouse

 

Karaoke machine – this would be fun for the whole family, even has disco lights.

top toys for kids karaoke machine

 

Magnatiles – these have been a favorite in our house for years. These glow in the dark ones and arctic animals are super fun.

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Go Natural Lip Balm set – perfect for girls ages 8+, to make her own lip balms. Comes with molds and 20 recipes.

Top toys for kids this holiday season - go natural deluxe lip balm

 

Nat Geo Pottery Wheel – Nat Geo has so many awesome STEM toys and this one is new! Has everything kids need to make their own pottery.

top toys for kids this holiday season nat geo pottery wheel

 

Artie Max – This is another new STEM toy to hit the market, ideal for ages 8+. Kids create their code, and the robot draws it.

top stem toys for kids artie max

 

For more of this year’s gift guides check out

My Holiday Gift Guide For Her

holiday gift guide for her 2022

My Holiday Gift Guide For Him

Holiday Gift Guide for Him 2022

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

2021 holiday gift guide for kids

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The first of the 2021 Holiday Gift Guides is here and this one’s for the kids! As the holiday season approaches, you may feel the pressure to buy. I’m here to remind you these are just ideas and you only need to get something if it speaks to you. With that being said, scroll down to check out my 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids.

As always, click the links to shop.

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

Microscope – for the budding scientist. This microscope by Nat Geo comes with prepared slides and an interactive lab guide so they can do their own experiments.

National Geographic Microscope for Kids

Orboot Earth augmented reality globe – This is great for kids ages 4-10. Use the companion app to scan the globe and learn about different parts of the world.

Orboot Earth globe

 

Magna Tiles – These are on my gift guide every year. They’re a favorite in our house with the boys.

Magna Tiles

Osmo – This is another one that has been on my gift guide the past few years. We started with the Little Genius and you can buy additional games and skills as they get older.

Osmo

The Floor is Lava – This comes with 2 sets of games geared towards ages 4-8 and 8-12.

The Floor is Lava

Crazy Forts kit – comes with everything kids need to build their own fort, sheet and lights included.

Crazy Forts Kit

Arts and Crafts Library – This is a great gift idea to spark creativity. Has everything they need to make a bunch of fun little projects.

Arts and Crafts supply library

Vtech Kidizoom Creator Cam – Kids can create their own videos and choose from various backgrounds, to make it look like they are getting chased by a TRex, going into outer space and more. Intended for ages 5-10.

Vtech kidizoom creator cam

Stepping Stones – These can be used indoor or outdoor, help improve their balance and coordination.

Stepping Stones

 

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course – my kids LOVE watching American Ninja Warrior and this is a great gift to get them outside and doing physical activity.

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course

 

Interactive Labradoodle – If your child has been asking for a pet, well then you can make their dreams come true, kind of. The dog’s collar will show them when it wants to be fed, play, sleep, etc.

Moji Interactive Labradoodle

Fairy Finder – This almost sounds like a modern day Tamagatchi. Hug, feed and play with your fairies and use the app to learn fun facts about your fairy.

Fairy Finder

 

Magic Cauldron – Use all the magical ingredients and mix it up in the cauldron to make your own fluffy friend.

Magic Mixies Cauldron

 

BOGS – These are on our list every year too! The best quality boots and with handles too so it makes it easy to take on and off. Waterproof and insulated so you can use in rain or snow.

BOGS boots

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Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2020

holiday gift guide for kids 2020

The first of my holiday gift guides is here, and to kick it off, we’re starting with the kids!

Typically, I love to gift experiences, but since we’re all staying home more, this year’s gift guide is a roundup of some of my favorite toys and activities for kids. Click the links or photos to shop!

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Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2020

Rainbow Rocker This is perfect for kids ages 9months-5years old. We were just gifted one and it’s great for when the littles need to get their energy out!

rainbow rocker

Bounce Houseset it up in the lawn or in the basement during the winter months. This was a lifesaver for us this summer and we plan on using all winter too!

bounce house

Pickler Triangle playset Can’t go to the playground? No problem. Set up this baby right in your house. Another great Montessori toy. Santa is getting this for the boys this year.

pickler triangle gift guide for kids

 

Kinetic Sand one of the sensory activities I love because it doesn’t make a mess.

kinetic sand gift guide for kids

Quiet Busy Book a soft book with over 10 activities to keep those little hands busy

busy book gift guide for kids

Light Bright I loved mine when I was little and would play for hours.

lite brite amazon gift guide for kids

 

Tot Tube Playset this is a very simple concept but I think the boys would have fun for hours.

tot tube playset gift guide for kids

 

Poke a Dot Books interactive books to help develop language skills

poke a dot books gift guide for kids

Colorama kits we were just gifted some of these and they are absolutely adorable! There are several themed boxes to choose from including unicorns, rainbows, monster trucks, dinos, the beach, etc. Plus, it’s a mama run small biz!

colorama - holiday gift guide for kids

 

 

Sago mini pillow playset several different themed play ideas.

sago pillow playset gift guide for kids

Melissa and Doug lacing cards great for developing fine motor skills.

Melissa and doug lacing cards - gift guide for kids

 

Osmo – this is one time I don’t mind when the kids want screen time. Hands on educational games!

osmo holiday gift guide for kids

 

Play Excavator works in the sand, dirt and snow! We go to a local farm every fall that has these and they are the boy’s favorite!

play excavator - holiday gift guide for kids

 

 

Cinemood – Create your own little at home movie theater. This is another awesome idea! Comes with Disney e-books and you can also stream all your favorites like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video.

cinemood gift guide for kids

Check out my other 2020 Gift Guides!

Gift Guide for Her

holiday gift guide for her 2020

 

Gift Guide for Him

holiday gift guide for him 2020