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The holiday season is finally here after a whirlwind year! While we’re working hard to ensure the products we recommend arrive in time, shipping can be unpredictable this year. We recommend shopping as early as possible.
Shipping times and stock availability can differ based on your location, the item you choose, and more. We suggest placing your order sooner than expected and verifying shipping details on the retailer’s website to make sure your gift arrives in time for the holidays.
1. An upgraded Lite-Brite set featuring additional templates, pegs, and a bigger, brighter design than the classic 1980s version. It could very well be the most affordable nostalgia trip you can buy for both kids and likely even adults.
2. A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" craft kit for kids to learn the basics of sewing while putting together a full wardrobe of clothes and accessories for this fantastic (and fabulous) little fox stuffie. No special tools or additional supplies to buy makes this a great all-in-one gift!
3. An animatronic (and amazingly cute) Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu with over 40 sound and movement combinations including one where the littlest Jedi wants to be picked up. The Force is strong with this prezzie!
4. A handcrafted kids wobble/balance board made from American maple wood, perfect for children to enhance both their motor skills and creativity. It can be a bridge, a slide, a surfboard, or anything their imagination can dream up!
Bunny Hopkins Toys / Etsy
Suitable for ages 3+ (starter size available for toddlers).
Bunny Hopkins Toys is a family-owned, award-winning business on Etsy, based in Atlanta. They specialize in fostering creativity through open-ended wooden toys for children.
Promising review: "I got this for my 4-year-old's birthday. I ordered it just a little late, but BunnyHopkinsToys got it here on time. My 4-year-old loves it. It works as a chair, a slide, a surfboard, a bed, and whatever else she imagines. Plus, my 6- and 8-year-olds use it too. It's such a versatile, well-made toy. So glad I bought it." —Leslie Carver
Shipping info: Free shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Expected arrival in 5-13 days. Email for additional shipping options.
Get it from Bunny Hopkins Toys on Etsy for $60+ (available in six finishes)
5. A rechargeable kids' karaoke microphone offering four fun voice effects (high pitch, low pitch, chipmunk, and echo) for young singers to perform their favorite tunes via Bluetooth with a music app, or belt out 30 included Motown classics like “Superstition”!
A Popdarts suction cup throwing game designed to encourage both young and old to step away from screens and enjoy some classic family fun and friendly competition. The sound of the darts sticking to surfaces is truly satisfying!
A 27-piece waterproof, easy-to-clean jigsaw puzzle popper game that can be enjoyed solo or in teams. Pop the bubbles and arrange the puzzle pieces, all while relieving stress and honing important STEM skills!
A card game called Taco vs. Burrito (created by a 7-year-old) that turns game night into a food fight. Players add 'disgusting but adorable ingredients' to their favorite Mexican dishes using cards with point values.
A glow-in-the-dark Crayola light-up tracing pad featuring over 100 traceable images, perfect for aspiring artists and inkers to improve their skills using colored pencils.
A rechargeable electronic drum set (providing up to 10 hours of playtime) that's easy to roll up for portability. Perfect for beginners looking to rock out with block rockin' beats or anything else. Bonus: it comes with headphones for quiet practice sessions!
A ThinkFun Gravity Maze falling marble logic game, because kids love marbles, and adults enjoy when those marbles stay contained rather than spilling all over the place.
A kids' origami kit that includes 54 different paper projects (with 55 sheets of paper) to help little fingers master the delicate craft of paper folding. Be ready for an influx of origami cranes to appear all around your home!
An indoor/outdoor hanging seat hammock designed for kids to create their own peaceful escape, swinging gently in their own cozy above-ground nook.
A sturdy metal Big Dig sandbox digger crane with 360-degree rotation, perfect for serious excavation projects in the backyard, at the beach, or on the playground. No permits required—just a gift that kids will absolutely love digging into!
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A three-chord Loog Mini acoustic guitar, perfect for teaching your little punk rock enthusiast the Ramones' entire catalog. The set includes chord diagram flashcards and full access to the Loog Guitar app. Hey! Ho! Let's go!
A "magic" floating nebula orb drone that lights up, taking games of "Keepy-Uppy" to the next level. The ball's ability to move at various angles and speeds makes it feel like a UFO!
A wooden slingshot with 10 felt poms as ammo, ensuring that no matter how great your aim is, no one will get hurt and nothing will be damaged!
Little Lark is a woman-owned Etsy business based in Portland, OR, founded in 2006. They specialize in hand-printed apparel, housewares, paper goods, and artisan gifts for all ages. A highly rated product, the slingshot has received praise for its excellent quality and perfect description. It’s available for $25 in a range of 27 handle colors and 36 felt ball colors. Shipping is via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with typical delivery taking 6-13 days.
A two-sided Learning Resources 'Big Feelings Pineapple' to help children learn about emotions and their opposites, offering a fun way to express both big and small feelings. Bonus: adults can store all the parts inside the pineapple!
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A fun-filled card game, 'Kids Against Maturity,' featuring 600 question and answer cards packed with hilarious, age-appropriate toilet humor and cheeky innuendos. The objective? To come up with the funniest answers to fill-in-the-blank questions. No true losers here—just tons of laughs for everyone.
An easy-to-use Melissa & Doug wooden multi-craft weaving loom that encourages kids to create art that is wearable, usable, and displayable. It's the perfect gift to tell screen time to step aside—creativity is taking over!
21. An electronic game called "Speak & Spell" from the '80s, which can only be described as a "retro-tablet," designed to help children improve their spelling skills. The standout feature is its old-school speech synthesizer, which has been featured in numerous song samples, notably in tracks by Beck!
22. A towering 19-inch action figure of the "Transformers Kingdom: War for Cybertron Autobot Ark," complete with numerous accessories, such as a robot that transforms into the ship’s computer. It takes 26 steps to transform from a spaceship into a colossal robot. Truly, it's more than meets the eye!
23. An 8-foot "Jump N’ Dunk" trampoline, equipped with a safety net to ensure that no one bounces off and lands headfirst onto the backyard lawn. A trampoline, or maybe trampampoline, well, whatever you call it – it’s fun and secure!
24. A set of two "Pop Fidget" llama sensory toys designed to help kids relax and decompress, especially when they’re feeling stressed or anxious. A simple yet effective way to ease those nerves.
Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion? Take a look at all of Mytour’s gift guides!
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