The best part of Christmas is seeing kids rip open toys and delight in a new toy. The following recommendations will hit the spot! Plus, buying items from the gift guide supports BargainBabe.com.
Eye Can Art helps a child make original art that goes beyond crayons and pens. There are three types of kits, one for print making, another for Japanese water colors, and a third wax drawing kit. The Seattle company that makes Eye Can Art has won prizes and made a fun video about making prints. Each kit is $25. Suitable for ages 5-12. Buy it!
My grade school nephews could not get enough of Norman the PhartEphant. He is a soft, cuddly stuffed animal that farts when you press his tail. He makes eight different sounds. Note, it is probably not wise to buy this for your own children. For ages 4-9. Norman is $25. Buy it!
Get your kids reading with the Tessy and Tab mini-magazine that comes in the mail twice a month. Each issue has a short story, followed by a quick lesson geared towards reading comprehension and learning new words. The mini-mags are ad-free. Suitable for ages 2-6. A year long subscription for 24 issues is $48. Buy it!
Ohhhh, these BearHands mittens are just adorable. They are Thinsulate-lined, high quality mittens with a small Velcro pocket on the back of each where you can stash a dollar bill or key. The insides are super soft and you can cinch the wrist opening with toggle. For infants and toddlers. Amazon has them for $13. Buy it!
If you are looking for toys made in the USA, here are five online resources.
Shop For America
Us Made Toys
Uncle Goose Toys
Holgate Toy
Maple Landmark
November 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I’ve never known a child who didn’t delight in a new box of crayons, colored pencils or markers. These need to be age-appropriate and can be accompanied by a coloring book or drawing pad. An inexpensive pencil box or zippered case makes a great go-with.