Best of 2021 – Gifts with Imagination

Toys, stuffed animals, dolls, and games. Every one of these helps to enlighten and engage kids. If they have a room full of “blah” toys, then grab them something new, fun, and unique this year.  Then, prepare for imaginations to spark!

  • Skoolzy’s Bears Game:  Roll, let the dice spin and follow the directions to find where the bear goes next. Use the cute bear position dice to work on toddler language activities and positional words. Plus, this ADORABLE and really fun game helps kids with a ton of other elementary skills. They’ll be learning while playing – what’s better than that?

  • Stomp Racers by Stomp Rocket: Remember the Stomp Rocket from the ’90s!? It’s still family owned & operated… and they just came out with this awesome new Stomp Racers lineup! These are kid-powered race cars that race, jump, tumble, crash and perform epic stunts. Plus, they can be used indoors OR outdoors. What a fun new activity for the kiddos!

  • Piccoli Horses: These adorable stuffed horses (and friends!) are absolute magic. Not only are they superior quality and completely lovable, they will quickly become your child’s best friend. In the Piccoli world, kids can learn new languages, one word at a time, with their new BFF. How cool is that? Learning + Loving = absolute brilliance! Check them out – you will definitely  fall in love!
  • Teach My: These incredible learning kits for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners are crazy popular for a good reason. The simplicity of the kits engages your child, while holding their attention while they learn. Each kit is tailored for specific age groups, making it easy for parents to participate in the learning process with their kids! GREAT gifts for new parents!
  • Luna Finds Love Everywhere: This little inspirational book is all about self love, and is absolutely adorable, too!   I fell in love with the illustrations, but the coolest part about this book is the questions it asks kids on almost every page so they can stay engaged, and talk about their own feelings. It also suggests fun exercises like giving hugs or “bubble breathing” – it’s a magical little book!

  • Candy Claw Machine from Thames & Kosmos: FUN ALERT!  Wouldn’t it be cool to have your own claw machine in your home? Now you CAN!  Fill it with candies or treats, small gifts like stickers and bouncy balls, or anything you want. It’s fully functioning and actually helps kids with developing their fine motor skills. Plus, how exciting is this?

  • The Official Unicorn Spit User’s Handbook: This book is AMAZING! There are over 50 creative and colorful projects in this book – each more unique than the last!  From home decor to apparel, and artwork to keepsakes, these projects are outlined really well and super easy to follow. Plus, there are so many different ideas, it’s a great gift for the crafter in your life!
  • Casio Keyboard: Ok – this Casiotone CT-S1  is classic and AMAZING! You can layer two different tones, playback with the MIDI recorder, store your fave tones, pair your smartphone or tablet to the keyboard to listen or play along with your favorite songs, and it has a powerful speaker + SO much more! This is definitely the Christmas to gift Casio!
  • The Pencil Grip: Not only does this amazing company sell pencil grips, they also offer an AWESOME selection of products for kids like art kits, sensory & therapy items, school & office supplies, desk items and so much more. I’m super impressed with the vibrant products and exceptional quality of their super fun items! I totally recommend the Kwik Stix – check them out!
  • Color My Cookie: These are so much fun! Paint your own cookies – how unique is that!? These shortbread cookies come with edible watercolors, edible glitter, icing, sprinkles, and paint brushes.  It’s easy to unleash your creativity and really jazz up your cookies with these fun kits! Grab a few for gifts this year, and then start a new tradition with the kids!

  • Thames &  Kosmos: Groovy Glowing Candy Lab!  This is SO COOL – I wish I were a kid again! Make yummy candies that actually glow in the dark. Mold fun, glowing gummies and sweet, glowing ice cubes ingroovy shapes. Then make a batch of hard candy and watch it glow. Totally  safe, totally fun ingredients. This is definitely a must-have for every kid!
  • Clixo: These amazing and clever toys combine origami, building blocks, and magnets into a flexible play system that kids can create anywhere! The freeform-shaped pieces can be simply and satisfyingly clicked together to turn 2D shapes into endless 3D creations – from bunnies, airplanes, balls, crowns, whatever your imagination can think up!
  • Regal Games: WOOHOO! Are you ready to freshen up that family game night collection?  Let me suggest checking out Regal Games – one of my all-time favorite places for unique, entertaining, easy to understand games for the entire family! But it’s not just games… they have toys galore (some that will spark nostalgia in you)! Stocking stuffers & gifts this way!
  • Oddbods Plushies Collection: Are your kids Oddbods-obsessed!? Score them their very own collection of Oddbods Plushies! These absolutely adorable, silly, cuddly stuffed creatures are made from a soft, plush, squishable and huggable yet durable material; this cute plush toy is also a great pillow.  All 7 silly character are available for your kids to collect!
  • ThinkFun:  Some of my all-time favorite games & toys ever come from ThinkFun!! Stock up on the new ThinkFun games this holiday season: My First Math Dice (great for Pre-K kids), and Block Chain (perfect for picky tweens!). Plus, don’t forget to grab a few classics & my  favorites like Escape the Room, Gravity Maze, and Shadows in the Forest!
  • YWOW: These hilarious Mini Puzzle Kraft Heinz Sauces are a collection of 6 jigsaw puzzles, resembling the real Heinz Sauces’ packagings. Each is 50 pieces and so much fun! I grabbed one for a white elephant gift exchange, and one for my tween niece that’s always looking for something unique & different. Be sure to check out their other puzzles, too!
  • Pockimals: CUTENESS OVERLOAD! This creative little company combined adorable stuffed animal play with fashion, and made it easy for kids to incorporate the two. Each piece of Pockimals clothing features a special pocket where the Pockimals creatures can hang out &  stay secure because of the button on their belly! This is an amazing gift for any kid!
  • Dabble & Dollop: Ohhhh to be a kid again! I fell in love with this company the second I went to their site. They are the only mixable children’s bath brand -giving kids a safe way to mix scents & textures to create their own fun bath concoctions – and the scents are absolutely AMAZING! Each bottle is a shampoo, body wash AND bubble bath. So much fun!
  • Green Toys RV Camper Set: OH! This is too cute! This adorable set made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic with no BPA, phthalates or PVC is perfect for kiddos ages 2 and up! This colorful, 3-in-1 vehicle playset has something for everyone, featuring a pick-up truck, spacious camper, and sport boat with it’s very own trailer.
  • Toca Life Box: These amazing STEM boxes take kids offline and get kids using their imagination with hands-on play. These are made for 6-11 year olds and once they get their first box, you’ll know that they need a subscription! They are absolutely adorable! Kids will learn while playing – what parent doesn’t love that!? Check out Toca Life Box!

  • We Craft Box: Holy moly, these are amazing! Each month, for less than $30, parents can open up a colorful, turn-key, fun, creative and educational craft experience for their children ages 3-9.  These boxes are PACKED with creative fun & crafts that come with super simple to understand instructions. This is an awesome gift for any creative kid!

 

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