Gifts for Kids

Bow and Arrows

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If you're looking for a gift under $25 for boys between the ages of 7 and 9, a toy bow and arrows is almost a guaranteed hit. I don't mean to be sexist. Honestly, as non-violent a female as I am, I find shooting a toy bow and arrow to be incredibly satisfying. However, I've never witnessed the sort ...

100 Piece Puzzles

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It must not be a coincidence, but since I posted about 48 piece puzzles a few days ago, my kids have been puzzle obsessed. They must have seen a picture on my computer that reminded them of puzzles, but that was all it took. My 5 and 7 year olds have re-done every 48 and 100 piece puzzle in our ...

48 Piece Puzzles

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It's possible that not all kids like puzzles, but my kids definitely do. We can go long stretches of time without doing any, but as soon as I pull one out, they are obsessed. 48 piece puzzles make great gifts for 4 through 7 year olds in my opinion, depending on how often the child does puzzles. ...

Scratch and Sketch Books

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I don't know where the first one of these books in our household came from, but all my kids love them. I remember doing something similar to this when I was in elementary school. We would color a page completely with crayons then paint over the crayon in black paint. The scratch away effect was ...

Light-Up Tracing Pad

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Right before my daughter's 7th birthday, she broke her leg skiing. This Light-Up Tracing Pad by Crayola was a lifesaver during her recovery time. It kept her occupied for hours without having to rely on electronics all the time. Product: Light-Up Tracing PadCompany: CrayolaWebsite: ...

Pop Up Soccer Goals

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These have been my son's most-used gift over the last 3 years. Soccer goals are such a great present to encourage outdoor play, exercise, and team work. Product: 4 Foot Pop Up Soccer GoalsCompany: Golme (or Amazon)Website:www.golme.comRecommended Age Range: 6+Price Range: ~$25-$50Amazon ...

Face Paint Crayons

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I'm always on the lookout for which gifts my kids receive that I think would have universal appeal. I can't believe it's taken me so long to mention these face paint crayons. My daughter has had them for at least a year and she still uses them at least twice a week to decorate herself and her ...

Horse Hopper

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This bouncy horse hopper has been one of the most played with toys in our house for nearly 4 months. Everyone from the 18 month old to 10 year olds that come visit always want to ride it which it makes it's desirability off the charts, even though we now own two. Product: Horse Hopper Company: ...

Invisible Ink Pens

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I've just discovered something so AMAZINGLY awesome that I didn't even know existed until today. For Christmas, my detective-loving son received invisible ink pens that come with a blacklight on the cap that makes the ink from the pen glow. How cool is that?! A pair of secret agent buddies can each ...

Detective Club: Mysteries for Young Thinkers

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I don't think I can overstate how valuable this book has been for my 7 year old. We all want to raise critical thinkers. We want kids who don't give up when they encounter a challenge. Instead of shutting down and complaining, "This is too hard," we want them to say, "This is tough, but I'm going to ...