Toys, games, arts & crafts... these products make great gifts for children when you're shopping for stocking stuffers and birthday gifts.
Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts
LumiGlow Wall Plugs
LumieWorld, the innovative creators behind the beloved LumiPets Nightlights and market leader, introduced a new enchanting product, the LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs. These magical wall plugs are designed to transform children's bedrooms into whimsical wonderlands, combining safety, creativity, and fun to create a truly unique and captivating nighttime experience. Each wall plug features a delightful and friendly character that comes to life in the dark, filling the room with a soft, comforting glow. With these adorable lights by their side, children will eagerly anticipate bedtime. LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs feature a cast of charming characters, including a tiger, cat, and owl, in the three-pack release - perfect for multiple bathrooms and bedrooms. The Built-in Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor is a favorite feature as the smart wall plugs automatically detect ambient light levels and turn them on or off accordingly. Say goodbye to the hassle of manual operation. The soft glow helps children to adapt to regular bedtime structures while promoting independence. The LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs are made from child-safe materials and emit no heat. These wall plugs utilize energy-efficient LED technology, ensuring they can remain on throughout the night without significantly impacting energy bills. The LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs are more than just a nightlight; they provide comfort, joy, and creativity for children and parents alike. LumiGlow Wall Plugs are $15.99 for a pack of three at LumieWorld.com and Amazon.
Crazy Aaron's
Hide Inside! Santa’s Hidden Helpers from Crazy Aaron’s. Holly & Berry need help finding their outfits on the checklist! How fast can you find all 6? If you look close enough you'll always find what you’re looking for with the Hide Inside!® collection. You will be on the hunt for six unique pieces, whether you are looking for spontaneous expressions amongst the smiling faces or bothersome bugs throughout the greenery, you’re sure to be captivated with the challenge of discovering them all! Available at Crazyaarons.com
Ski Like a Girl Beanie
Ski Like a Girl isn't just about clothing; it's a testament to the values of strength, intelligence, and boldness, embodied both on and off the slopes. The founder's vision is simple yet profound: to inspire the next generation of young girls to conquer not just the mountains but life itself. Available at skilikeagirl.com
Spy Labs
Spy Labs Incorporated sells super fun detective gear for kids. This line of forensic science activity kits and equipment includes everything you need to become an effective detective, from a tracking device that helps you mark treasures and secret hiding places, to essential spy walkie-talkies that keep you in contact with your fellow detectives, and even a fully-fledged investigation lab, complete with all the tools and equipment to analyze evidence and solve makebelieve mysteries and crimes. Explore the science behind detective work as you become a first-class secret agent, unraveling mysteries one tough case at a time. We tried the SECRET MESSAGE TOOLS KIT a fun way to exchange confidential messages with your fellow agent using disappearing and reappearing ink that only the two of you can read! Using either of the two secret pens, you can write a message that, once dry, becomes invisible. The other pen will not only reveal the information, but you can also use it to send your reply. Available with Thames & Kosmos.
PLUS PLUS Super Tubes
My girls LOVE Plus-Plus Tubes. These are perfect to pack for road trips and a great hotel toy. Recently they tried the Plus-Plus Puzzle by Number from Plus Plus. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® combines the artistry of a paint-by-number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room décor - no glue or ironing required! The new Peacock features two new colors in a dazzling display of plumage, including one single feather that can be used as a coaster or desk decoration. PLUS, all Plus-Plus sets encourage open-ended, creative play, are made using food-grade materials, and are manufactured in Denmark using 100% wind energy. Available at plusplususa.com & Amazon
Pacas
Stuff their stocking with some cozy socks! Crafted from the Earth’s most versatile fiber, Pacas line of socks, sweaters, slippers, and cozy blankets are made from Alpaca fleece! Did you know that the earth’s most versatile fiber comes from alpacas? These adorable animals are celebrated for their buttery softness and sustainability. There is something so endearing knowing that Pacas socks, which rely on alpaca hypoallergenic fleece, are given to local children’s hospitals to provide kids with Pacas during their stays. Not only are Pacas unbelievably soft, rivaling the luxury of cashmere, but they’re also 5 times warmer than wool, hypoallergenic, thermoregulating, and moisture-wicking. Available here.
Otamatone
Great for kids who are drawn to music, the Otamatone is a cute, quirky, and fun-to-play electronic musical toy. It is characterized by its eighth note-shaped body, adorable moving mouth, and silly, buzzing, amusingly off-key voice. Simply press and slide fingers up and down the touch-sensitive stem to play different notes. You can also squeeze the Otamatone's "face" to create a "Wah" effect and shake the stem to add Vibrato. One of Japan's BEST Selling Music Toys. Available on Amazon
OOLY Art Supplies
OOLY is known for its fantastic collection of inspiring art supplies. From color-changing markers to puffy pens, to Chunkies paint sticks (in a variety of selections including metallic, pastel, and more), Confetti Stamps, scented erasers, paints, and more. OOLY's art supplies are vibrant, fun, creative and a household favorite here. Available at OOLY.com
Spirograph
Spirograph is one of my favorite childhood toys. This year, your child can enjoy brand-new Disney-themed products from Spirograph, licensed by Hasbro and produced by PlayMonster: Disney’s Cyclex Studios and Spirograph Cyclex clips! Perfect for creative minds, Spirograph combines the principles of art, math, and play through their timeless designs made for all ages. Kids will love creating designs inspired by their favorite films like Disney's Frozen and Disney and Pixar's Toy Story! Available at Spirograph.
5 Second Rule Relay
Our family loves game time, but sometimes we want something that can be played quickly with minimal setup. This game is perfect for just that - we enjoy it as a bedtime game often. Using the all-new Relay baton, you can play the classic 5-Second Rule game as a family. It should be easy to name pizza toppings—but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds counting down, after another player puts you on the spot? List one thing in your category, then hand off the electronic baton to any other player—you decide who has to answer next! Time’s not on your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out! For 2 or more players, ages 8 and up. Comes with 700 Questions on 350 Cards, 12 Life Cards, 12 Pass Cards, Relay Baton, and Rules. Available here.
Taco Vs. Burrito
Our family LOVES to play games together and we LOVE to try new games. Taco Vs. Burrito is our FAVORITE new game to try this year by far (for all of my kids ages 11-17)! This fun card game was designed by a 7-year-old, which you'll quickly see when you discover the rather funny (and disgusting) combinations you create in this game. The goal is to build the "most valuable" taco or burrito before the game ends. Cards help you to gain or lose points. This fast, easy-to-learn game, is tons of fun and simple to play. Each game lasts about 15 minutes, making it a favorite "before bedtime" game in our house. If you love games like Sushi-Go or Moose in the House, you'll love this. Purchase online here.
Sugar-Free Gum
Looking for gum that is good for your teeth? Introducing Bubblegum Kids— a sugar-free gum with that classic bubblegum flavor, offering a nostalgic journey back to the carefree days of childhood with every delightful chew. Guided by their passion for bubblegum, Oliver and Zach Hyman embarked on a mission to craft a high-quality, health-conscious alternative to traditional bubblegum. Bubblegum Kids will unveil its debut flavor, “The Bubblegum Kids Original Blend”, which is available now for purchase on www.bubblegumkids.com.
Perfect Gifts for Book Lovers
For the teen who loves to read and has favorites to read over and over Out of Print is a wonderful new literary-lifestyle brand praised for emblazoning iconic book cover art on apparel, accessories, home/life and gaming goods – literally gifts for everyone starting at $6. My daughters LOVE to read and have many favorites from their childhood and teen years. Gifts celebrating favorite books are a huge hit with our readers. Prints include "Don't Panic" from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to our classic Book Nerd, Shelfie and Curl Up with a Book graphics. Gifts include socks, totes, pouches, jewelry, tee/sweatshirts to mugs, journals, pins, playing cards and bookmarks. Even better, Out of Print has donated over 5 million books to communities in need and supported a variety of literacy initiatives. Please visit our website: www.outofprint.com to see curated gift options.