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1. A wooden toolbox because little hands need tasks to keep them busy. This set provides the perfect opportunity for your little tot to tinker — and maybe even promote a future career in STEM.
2. A Connect 4 Shots game that combines their love for shooting hoops and Connect 4 all wrapped into one. This game takes a whole new *spin* on the classic game and is oodles of fun for the entire family!
3. A National Geographic volcano set so your kiddo can explore the wonders of tectonic plates, volcano formation, and volcanic rocks. Get involved in a classic science experiment and help your child build a cast of their own volcano, paint it, and watch molten lava erupt!
4. It's a Small World board game is an adorable take on everyone's favorite Disney attraction. This is an amazing preschool matching game where you and the family can sail across the world collecting colorful picture cards all from the comfort of your own home!
5. A classic Rubik's Cube that entrances my 13-year-old son, as well as my 41-year-old partner. The iconic Rubik’s Cube not only challenges your mind but also helps improve problem-solving skills. Fun fact: This original cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 combinations, but only one solution. Now talk about endless fun!
6. An LCD writing tablet is an awesome mess-free writing device for the little note taker in your life. This tablet has the capacity to produce thousands of writings, helping to reduce the waste of paper and pencils. Who knows, you may have the next budding children's author at home?!
7. A Nintendo Switch because you...I mean your kiddos deserve it! The Nintendo Switch is another gadget that is fun for the whole fam. What better way to spend your nights than hosting a Mario Kart tournament?!
8. A fantastic sewing starter kit is a lovely way to introduce sewing to your crafty kid. Your child can make a butterfly bag, neck purse, picture frame, notepad cover, and pencil case all from this one kit! Also, the needles and string are larger so that your *little sewing machine* can handle the materials with ease!
9. A Bluey garbage truck because everything, all day, every day is about Bluey and garbage trucks for my 4-year-old. Join everyone's favorite blue heeler to take out the trash in a fun and exciting way! This is a great toy to talk about the importance of sorting and recycling. Hooray!
10. A set of wood building blocks that my 4-year-old has requested for his upcoming birthday. Wood building blocks were one of the first items to be marketed as a toy; not only are they fun and exciting, they promote independence and problem solving. So, go on, get building with these simple yet amazing wood blocks!
11. A Kinetic Sand Sandyland kit because this sand is seriously a daily activity in our house. With two pounds of sand and over 15 candy-themed molds and tools, your kiddo will enter a world of their sand art dreams! Both my kiddos enjoyed this for hours on end, and bonus points for it coming in a convenient carrying case.
12. A Razor Dirt Rocket electric bike that powers on for 30 minutes of continuous use at a speed of up to 14 mph. Now this is the epitome of cool. Watch your kiddo rip it up on their very own electric bike; before you know it, they will be revving up to join the motocross circuit?!
13. A Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter kit because this is the way! I am sure if you come from a Star Wars-loving family like mine, your kiddo is going to enjoy this kit. Suitable for children 9 years old and up, this 412-piece Lego set is sure to bring hours of star-fighting entertainment.
14. A Pop It! Pro light-up toy so you can keep those fidgety fingers busy with this new electric version of everyone's fave sensory toy. All you have to do is pop all the lit bubbles as soon as they appear and then press the big button on the back to reset the bubbles before time runs out. Thrilling! Plus, I like the size of the game because it fits in a large purse or backpack, and I can whip it out when I see my kids are getting antsy while we're out and about.
15. A LeapFrog Letter-Go-Round to satisfy your toddler's endless amount of energy. Not only do your kiddos get to enjoy the thrills of spinning, but with each spin, they will land on a letter of the alphabet that will introduce the letter sound and name an animal that starts with that letter. Movement with a purpose crosses all the boxes on my list for cool toys!
16. A sparkling jewel nail kit for the emerging fashionista in your life. My 9-year-old is obsessed with all the beauty trends, nails, hair, makeup, jewelry, pink...you name it! This jewel nail kit is the perfect solution for a parent who isn't that in touch with the beauty scene. It provides an easy, mess-free solution to getting all dolled up!
17. A Dinosaur Escape Game your adventurous dino-loving kid will love! Here is another fun activity that helps improve memory through a simple strategy and also promotes problem-solving skills and cooperation. Help your child navigate their dinos to the end of the island without getting wiped out by the explosive volcano! Here is one game that won't get *extinct* from your game shelf.
18. An aesthetically-pleasing doll house that is simply lovely. I adore all the products Hearth & Hand churn out, but this doll house is so beautiful. I especially enjoy that it is gender neutral and promotes open-ended play. Don't *sleep* on this one!
19. A realistic doctor's kit is a great way to help your child learn about visiting the doctor in a fun and exciting way. We got this kit for our son when he started to fear going to the doctor's office. We used this kit to explain that visits to the doctor are not just about getting shots, but a way to help keep us healthy and safe. Now, we bring it with us each time we visit the doctor and always make sure our favorite stuffies get regular check-ups!
20. And a 4-in-1 climber slide play set that comes with stairs, a slide, basketball hoop, and ringtoss area! Now, here is the ultimate experience for a family that has multiple children and needs something to occupy them all at the same time!
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