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Tons of Christmas gift ideas for the kids and teens on your list in our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide!
Nested Bean Zen Sleepwear
Nested Bean designs and markets Zen Sleepwear, enhanced with the benefits of maternal touch, which is proven to soothe babies and promote development. Zen Sleepwear mimics the security babies feel in your arms and helps them sleep better and longer. You can find gently weighted sleepwear for babies 0-24 months.
Available at NestedBean.com. Prices vary
Probably a Narwhal by Shelly Moore Thomas
This girl's room is an amazing mess between the pies, the paints, and the giant rainbow splashed across the wall. She swears that she didn't make the mess--in fact, it was probably a narwhal. But when a real narwhal magically appears, the girl finds herself in a battle of wits with a creature who's every bit as feisty and funny as she is. In the hilarity that ensues, girl and narwhal discover they were destined to be best friends.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $18
Dowdle Alpine Christmas Wooden Puzzle
Alpine, Utah is a beautiful place throughout the year, but at Christmas, it becomes even more magnificent. Since the 1950's, City Hall and the surrounding grounds have been festively decorated for the season. This painting captures the nostalgia of small-town festivities sleigh rides, caroling, sledding, and with plenty of snowmen and gingerbread men!
Available at DowdleFolkArt.com and Amazon (Standard Puzzle) MSRP $60/280-Pieces, 11x14
Ravensburger Gravitrax Obstacle Course Set
This STEM toy encourages hands-on play with a variety of gravity-based elements, kids can create near limitless obstacle course marble run tracks. This construction set features all the components from the GraviTrax Starter Set, plus 5 additional expansions. Learn how gravity, magnetism, and kinetics propel the marbles through their creations. Designed with modular elements, kids can easily adapt their tracks every time they play. Ages 8+
Available at Target.com. MSRP $119
KRAFT HEINZ Variety Game Pack
KRAFT® Macaroni & Cheese Game: Roll the dice and add them together, then play the noodle cards that match. JELL-O® Jiggler™ Slap Game: Listen for the JELL-O flavor that’s read out loud, then be the quickest to slap your hand – the CORRECT hand – on the corresponding JELL-O Jiggler card. HEINZ® Ketchup Dice Game: Roll the dice and collect as much ketchup as possible to try and score 57 points!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $20
Little Tikes Tobi Robot Smartwatch
Tobi Robot Smartwatch Comes to Life Before Your Eyes with its moving robot arms and legs, fun sound effects, and 100+ expressions that will keep kids giggling, dancing, playing, learning, and more! It has two cameras for taking selfies/videos (plus room for 3,000 photos or 30 min. of video). Features fun, interactive dancing, learning and augmented reality games, and kids can unlock rewards as they play. Ages 4+
Available at LittleTikes.com and Amazon. MSRP $55
Laser Maze Beam-Bending Logic Maze Game
Laser Maze requires you to use mirrors, beam-splitters, a little science, and brainpower to direct the laser through a series of mind-challenging mazes and light up the target. This award-winning STEM maze game is designed for solo play, but it’s so much fun everyone in the family will want a turn.
Available at ThinkFun.com and Amazon. MSRP $33
Circuit Maze Electric Current Logic Game
The goal is to arrange the tokens to create a real circuit that lights up the different colored Beacons. These clever circuit-building puzzles provide a boost of brainpower and a wonderful introduction to electrical engineering. With 60 challenges ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert, this logic game will provide engineers of all levels with hours of electrifying fun.
Available at ThinkFun.com and Amazon. MSRP $32
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Digits
On one side, the bubbles are embossed with the numerals 1 through 10, each accompanied by its matching word in English. Flip it over and you'll find the words written in Spanish, plus dots to feel and count! Ages 2-5
Available at FatBrainToys.com and Amazon. MSRP $20
E-Blox Power Blox Builder 3D LED Light-Up Building Blocks
Children can innovate, integrate, and be inspired as they plug-together different bricks and modules to create a variety of toys and games that light up and make sounds. Build circuits directly into your projects and light up your 3D circuits with this unique power block. This building blocks kit contains over 40 patented parts including 10 LEDs that are compatible with your other E-Blox or LEGO bricks sets. Ages 8+
Available at MyEBlox.com and Amazon. MSRP $50
Unsolved Case Files – The Cold Case Murder Mystery Game
Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator's case file. Think you can find out who really killed Harmony Ashcroft on May 8, 1998? Unsolved Case Files will let you find out once and for all whether you’re as good as the detectives on TV. Ages 13+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $30
CurliGirls Hairstyling Doll with MagiCurl Hair: The Birthday Girl
CurliGirls dolls feature MagiCurl hair that curls instantly when you pull it; the longer you pull, the tighter the curl! Curl with your fingers or styling tools, then accessorize with hair clips and beads. Dip hair in warm water and watch it magically straighten! Then do it again. Bayli, the Birthday Girl, is the life of the party; she is super organized and loves to plan the perfect celebration for her friends. Ages 3+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $10
GUND Kai Tie Dye Teddy Bear
Kai is a sweet dreamer with their head in the clouds, but they always come down-to-earth to spend time with friends! This 12-inch tie-dye teddy bear has super-soft plush on a modern style with an adorably oversized head, embroidered paw pads, and colorful muzzle. Ages 1+
Craft-tastic Yarn Llama
It’s love at first sight with this adorable, loveable yarn llama. Making this cute craft is no prob-llama. Just assemble the cardboard form, wrap it with yarn, and dress it with a colorful bridle and blanket. So darling you’ll want to wrap up a whole herd!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $20
Sticker & Chill Flower Fest
Relax, unwind, and tap into your creative side with Sticker & Chill. Choose one of the 10 scenes and add as many (or as few) stickers from the matching sticker sheet as you like to create scenes that reflect your style. A fun and refreshing alternative to coloring because you can't make any mistakes!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $20
ADIDAS Phone Cases
The Adidas Sports and Originals line of phone accessories has been updated with a range of new models and support for the iPhone 12. All of the accessories are built from premium materials and built to keep your phone safe and sound, no matter what you're doing. Adidas Originals accessories are built to look great while keeping your phone safe and sound. The Adidas Sports line adds a little extra functionality, like the Grip Case, which allows you to easily hold your phone on the go.
Available on Amazon. Prices Vary
Real Cooking Chocolate Pen
The new kid-friendly design automatically loads the pen with chocolate while the warming tray keeps your candy melted and ready to go. At the touch of a button, you can write words, draw one-of-a-kind designs, or use the 40 molds to make rainbows, hearts, and other fun shapes, including bonus molds inspired by Blume Dolls. Ages 6+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $30
Baby Oilogic 100% Pure Essential Oil Sleep Products
This line is made with 100% Pure Essential Oils diluted appropriately for babies 6 months and older. Formulated with 100% Pure Essential Oils including Lavender Oil, Chamomile Oil, Mandarin Oil, Orange Oil, Grapefruit Oil, and Bergamot Oil. May visions of sugar-plums dance in their heads...
Available at OilogicCare.com and Amazon. Prices Vary
Craft Crush Mini Terrariums Kit
Hang a garden on the wall with this delightful yet easy-to-make terrarium set. Start with a base of pebbles, then add some faux moss and roll up the felt succulents. Then arrange them in geometric containers. The best part... they never need water!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $20
Blood and Germs The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease by Gail Jarrow
The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Yet from this tragic four-year conflict came innovations that enhanced medical care in the U.S. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $19
Blinks by Move38: Smart Tabletop Games
The first smart tabletop game system that is hands-on fun for the whole family. Just grab the Blink you want to play and get your hand in the game. Each Blink is both a game piece and a game cartridge and each Blink knows a game and teaches other Blinks to play together. Games include Astro, Speed Racer, Zen Flow, Paintbrush, Ghost Hunters, and Puzzle 101 just to name a few from a collection of 20 games. Ages 14+
Available at Move38.com and Amazon. Prices Vary
The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey by Alexis O’Neill
When Melvil Dewey realized every library organized their books differently, he wondered if he could invent a system all libraries could use to organize them efficiently. A rat-a-tat speaker, Melvil was a persistent (and noisy) advocate for free public libraries. He pushed for changes--like his battle to establish the first library school with women as students. He made big changes in the world of public libraries--changes still found in the libraries of today! Grades 2-5
Available on Amazon. MSRP $19
Beard Head Tailgate Barbarian Beard
We've got team spirit, how about you? The hat is hand-knitted with soft acrylic yarn that is super comfy! The beard is attached to the beanie with two Velcro strips, so you can adjust the placement of the beard at any time, or remove it completely and just wear the beanie! Check out your team's colors!
Available at BeardHead.com and Amazon. MSRP $25
Pixel Blue Light Glasses
These proprietary lenses have embedded blue light filtering material inside. Filtering 50% of harmful blue light and up to 95% at the strongest wavelengths without the yellow tint. They are glare, smudge, & scratch-free - the outer layer uses a technology that reduces smudges and repels water & dust and the premium anti-reflective coating eliminates computer glare. Available in RX, reading, and non-prescription glasses.
Available at PixelEyewear.com and Amazon. Prices Vary
Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the NYC Subway by Bath Anderson
In the NYC subway, James earned the nickname "Smelly" Kelly. Armed with his super-sniffer and the tools he invented, he tracked down leaks from the dangerous to the disgusting, from the comical to the bizarre. Then, he sprang into action to prevent cave-ins and explosions in the tunnels beneath the city. Beth Anderson's fast-paced text and Jenn Harney's comical illustrations bring to life this everyday superhero.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $19
World’s Coolest The Office Talking Keychain
Fans of NBC’s hit TV series turned pop culture icon, The Office can enjoy this new World’s Coolest Talking Keychain! Perfect for the ultimate fan of Scranton’s Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company! Featuring inspirational quotes from the one and only Michael Scott, Stanley, Kevin, and Creed.
Available at SuperImpulse.com and Amazon. MSRP $9
Convert by Breaking Games
Take the addicting play of Tetris, and the accessibility of Connect 4 and you get Convert. In this clever game, use spatial reasoning to place chunky wooden blocks for points. Every row will score points, combined with the added bonus of territory points at the end! Ages 6+
Available at BreakingGames.com. MSRP $30
Smart Ass The Ultimate Trivia Board Game
Available at UniversityGames.com and Amazon. MSRP $18
Swagtron K8 Titan Folding Kick Scooter
It's sleek, eye-catching design and undeniably one of the smoothest rides you can have on a manually powered kick scooter. With extra-large 200-millimeter wheels and ABEC-9 bearings, it's balanced for precision and durability. Just under 10 pounds, the Titan folds down in three quick steps and can be easily carried. And once it’s folded and locked, the upgraded locking mechanism makes sure it stays folded and locked. Remove the detachable handles and secure them in their clamp for more space.
Available at Swagtron.com and Amazon. MSRP $90
Glow-in-The-Dark Pool Party by Starlux Games
The new way to enjoy your pool - glow-in-the-dark lights! Each kit contains everything you need to play 10 different swimming games, ranging from classics like Sharks and Minnows to new games like Frogs on the Lilly pad. For 2-12 players, ages 5+
Available at StarluxGames.com and Amazon. MSRP $39
City Spies by James Ponti
Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are five kids from various parts of the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t. Ages 8-12
Available on Amazon. MSRP $9.60
Cutetitos Pizzaitos Surprise Stuffed Animals
12 all-new Cutetitos Pizzaitos are adorable, super-soft, stuffed animals wrapped and hidden in a pizza blanket! To find out if your Cutetito's personality is cheesy, so cheesy, extra cheesy, or super cheesy, just check out its "hot spot" - a pizza slice shaped icon you can find on its hip! You will also get 1 of 4 unique pizza wraps – cheese, pepperoni, spicy, or even Hawaiian pizza with ham and pineapple! Ages 36 +months.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $10
Rubik’s Orbit
Are you ready to take on the latest Rubik’s puzzle? The challenge is to solve all six sides of the 360º rings to match the Rubik’s color all the way around the sphere. The Rubik's Orbit is an exciting new take on the Rubik’s 2x2 puzzle.
Available at Winning-Moves.com. MSRP $14
GUJO Adventure Mars Mission Rocket
The Mars Rocket is a staggering 2.5 feet tall and delivers huge play! With multiple levels and areas to explore, play exploration and imagination have no limits. Gujo Adventure is a STEM authenticated line of building sets that will improve problem-solving skills and narrative abilities while they enjoy a fun-filled play experience. Ages 7+
Available at GujoToys.com and Amazon. MSRP $60
Care Bears Unlock the Magic Interactive Figure
With your touch, you can unlock 50+ reactions and surprises. Touch your Care Bear's paw, belly, or nose to get your friend to sing, tell jokes, share feelings, say funny phrases, move, and light up! Features two ways to play - you can play with your friend one-on-one or bring in additional Care Bears for fun group play. Ages 4+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $13
PINXIES Marvelous Mermaid Ship
Pinxies, a STEM authenticated line of new creative building sets. Pinxies is designed to inspire storytelling and imaginative exploration, while also offering an educational play experience. Join adventurer and expert builder Koral as she navigates her way through the Pinxies’ world, where making new friends and discovering new worlds is just the beginning. Ages 6+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $40
Strat-O-Matic Baseball Current Edition Game
Complete board game with all 30 teams (2020 Game Edition based on the 2019 season statistics). 27 cards per team plus 27-card mixed player group. Two-sided cards for basic, advanced, and super-advanced play. Ages 10+
Available at Strat-o-Matic.com. MSRP $53 - Use code TRYSOM10 for 10% off and free shipping!
Techno Racer Music Car with LED Lights
This glowing LED light race car features techno music beats, real engine sounds, LED shell design, and grippy rubber tires. Race this mini RC toy on repeat; this high-speed remote car is rechargeable with a 4-hour charge time. Ages 6+
Available at USAtoys.com and Amazon. MSRP $25
Shelly Cove Hooded Sherpa
Keep warm on chilly days in this cozy and sooo soft quarter-zip Sherpa Pullover! Every order gets a sea turtle to track plus a portion of each sale goes directly to seaturtlehospital.org!
Available at ShellyCove.com. MSRP $49
Marvel’s Avengers for PlayStation 4
Marvel’s Avengers is a unique take on these iconic Super Heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor. This character-driven story celebrates authentic Marvel heroism and humanity in a cinematic campaign filled with single-player and co-op missions.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $59
Game of Phones
Game of Phones is a card game where you only need your smartphone to take on creative and unexpected challenges. It’s the ultimate digital scavenger hunt! This party game is for adults, teens, and anybody with a smartphone (so pretty much everybody)!
Available at GameOfPhones.com and Amazon. MSRP $20
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Special Edition (Blu-ray)
Just because it's Christmas, that doesn't mean old foes Tom and Jerry are calling a truce. Jerry's wish to perform Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker comes true, transporting him to a magical world where toys come to life. But when Tom and a group of alley cats kidnap the music box ballerina, it's up to Jerry to save the day.
Available at Walmart.com. MSRP $20
Book of the Month Club
BOTM searches high and low for new books you wouldn’t have found on your own, narrowing it down to the top five each month. Book reads feature an emphasis on early releases, fresh perspectives, and debut authors. You pick your favorites, and they ship them to your door.
Available at BookOfTheMonth.com. Your first month’s book is just $9.99. After that, it’s $14.99/month.
Rainbow Jellies Creation Kit
Rainbow Jellies lets you magically create your own collection of cute and squishy Jellies! Peel and reveal 25 magical surprises, mix and match ‘em, pop, squish and squeeeeze your magic goo, then whoa! Reveal a Rainbow Jelly just for you! Wear ‘em, squish ‘em, trade ‘em, then make more!
Available on SpinMaster.com and Amazon. MSRP $16.50
Tiny Footprint Reusable Biodegradable Bamboo Dinner Sets
The five-piece shaped set includes a plate, bowl, cup, spoon & fork that is made from durable bamboo fiber and packaged in a custom box for gifting. Utilizing a revolutionary process, bamboo fibers are ground into a fine material that is molded into products that are stylish and safe for the earth.
Available on BamboozleHome.com and Amazon. MSRP $30
Burping Bobby with 24pc Puzzle
Bobby loves stinky food! Feed him, but watch out – you never know when he’s going to BUUUURRRRP! Real lights and steam will burst from his mouth when he burps! The player with the most points after Bobby burps wins. The game comes with a fun colorful 24-piece puzzle! Ages 4+
Available at GoliathGames.us and Amazon. MSRP $20
Mega Mouth: The Game of Reading Lips
Draw a category card, hold the mega-magnifier up to your mouth, and silently speak to your teammates. Don’t say the words out loud! Players are awarded tokens for every answer they guess correctly. Ages 8+
Available at BigCreative.com and Target. MSRP $20
Shelly Cove Royal Night Long Sleeve Tee
Royal Nights turtle design with a simulated photo-real print process. Garment-washed for softness! Every order gets a sea turtle to track; a portion of each sale goes directly to seaturtlehospital.org!
Available at ShellyCove.com. MSRP $22
Guide Dots Monthly Subscription
Using strategically placed dots and online video instruction to unlock the creative ability. Choose your level, ages 4-7 or 8-10 then select starter kit, which includes 3 months! The Starter Kit includes full-size art supplies along with two art projects to pique your child’s interest. PLUS 2 more months of art projects are sent to your door for FREE!
Available at Guide-Dots.com and Amazon. $110/3 Month Starter Kit
Domino Maze Chain Reaction Logic Puzzle
Domino Maze creates all the thrills of a classic domino run with an added twist—it’s also a brilliant logic puzzle. Put your reasoning skills to the test as you navigate your way through pivots, around blockers, and up and downstairs! Boost your critical thinking skills with 60 dynamic challenges and take the domino effect to the next level.
Available at ThinkFun.com and Amazon. MSRP $32
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Marvel’s Avengers begins at A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor are unveiling a new, hi-tech Avengers Headquarters in San Francisco. The celebration turns deadly when a mysterious enemy causes a catastrophic accident which results in massive devastation.
Blamed for the tragedy, the Avengers disband. Five years later, with all Super Heroes outlawed and the world in peril, a sprawling adventure ignites when a determined young woman named Kamala Khan sets out to reassemble and rebuild the Avengers to stop the unchecked power of the secretive new force known as AIM.
Marvel’s Avengers continues the epic journey with new Heroes and a new narrative delivered on an ongoing basis, for the definitive Avengers gaming experience.
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I like your gift guide. My favorites are the kickscooter & smartwatch!
I still can’t choose what to get for my little brother 😅
We love Tom & Jerry. We could use some laughter around here. Plus the Little Tikes Tobi Robot Smartwatch would be a favorite of my grandkids. I didn’t realize that Little Tikes had a watch like this . . . Score 👍👍
I absolutely love candles! I have been a customer’s of theirs for years!! The different scents, colors, sizes, are awesome 🤩
Also Care Bears were a very hot item in the 80’s. We may still have a couple of the Bears who were their feelings in their hearts on their chest.. My family loved them! Welcome back! I just have to say this; how many different Rubik’s cubes are they going to make??? I haven’t even figured out the first cube!
I love the games you have listed above!! They sound challenging and fun! I tend to buy games that they have to keep the wheels in their minds going. Especially during this time when they are doing online schooling and could use the extra mind power push! Be safe and Merry Christmas
I love the Marvel’ s Avengers for Playstation 4 because I don’t have a lot of games for the Playstation 4.
I really like a lot of the different art sets on the gift guide for kids & teens.
I REALLY LIKE THE GUIDE IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE . My son wants more video games .
When it comes to my kids I like to get them things they want of course but I also want their gifts to be items that encourage learning. I want them to teach them to think, create, build and things like that.