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1. An inflatable Flybar pogo trick ball, which is like a bounce ball, a pogo stick, and a balance ball all in one. This will come in clutch when your kiddo is hyper after eating a bunch of candy and needs a way to channel some of that energy. BTW, this is super durable, holds up to 160 pounds, and they'll provide a free replacement ball if it somehow breaks.
Promising review: "This is my second. First for my daughter, then her friend. Can not beat the quality. Don't waste your time or money on those other generic cheap ones." —Shelly
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $23.60.
2. Or, a compact and lightweight Razor "RipStik Ripster" board that's kind of like half a skateboard. It only has two wheels which will allow your little daredevil to twist and turn and feel like they're snowboarding or surfing.
Promising reviews: "I got this for my son's birthday and he LOVES it. He's really hard on it and it's still working great. It's not made cheap or it would have been broken by now as many times as he's slammed it into things. My son is 12 and just over 100 pounds so it's really durable." —Elizabeth Sanchez
"Great Gift for 12-year-old granddaughter! She loves this and has really done a great job with it. She is always coming up with new challenges with it! High quality!" —Lorac
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $52.60+ (available in two colors).
3. An animal bath-bomb making kit because your tween will be able to get creative and make their own bath bombs. Plus, it's also a STEM activity so you can sneak in some educational fun during the holidays!
Kiwi Co offers craft subscription boxes and one-off boxes with all the materials and instructions needed to make it easy for parents to do enriching science and art projects with their children.
Promising review: "My grandson loved making the bath bombs! Thanks for including the recipe for making even more!!!!" —Mamaw
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Kiwi Co for $19.95.
4. A 12-sided fidget toy with gears, buttons, a joystick, a switch, stress balls, and more to keep your kiddo entertained no matter where they are. It's small enough to take on planes, long car rides, or just about anywhere they need a distraction.
Promising review: "Bought for my 9-year-old grandson. He loves this thing. He falls asleep with it in his hand, and as soon as he wakes up he’s back at it. Keeps him busy in the car for long trips and when he’s just feeling a little ‘fidgety’. Great purchase." —Debondeweb
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in seven colors).
5. A Tamagotchi Pix, if you're feeling nostalgic and want your child to experience one of your fondest memories from your childhood (with some upgrades, or course). This version features a color screen, camera, and the ability to connect your virtual pet with a friend's device for a virtual playdate. BTW, if you're feeling a bit jelly that this one has more ~bells and whistles~ than the '90s version, you can always play with it when your kiddo is sleeping. 🤫
Promising review: "My 7- and 9-year-old daughters love this. It is a cute throwback to the '90s Tamagotchi with some clever upgrades (color screen, camera, connectivity to other Tamagotchi, multiple animals, personalization of house, etc). My only complaint is that two AAA batteries will only get about 30-40 min at a time and then require a screwdriver to change. I wish it had the ability to plug in and charge but otherwise it is a cute and fun toy." —A. McArthur
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $38.53+ (available in six colors).
6. A solid-wood Melissa & Doug deluxe magic set for the not-so-little magician in your life who is ready to learn slight of hand and other more complex tricks. This set features 10 tricks like the disappearing ball, the vanishing coin, number prediction, and more.
Tricks include: disappearing ball, magic coin box, secret silks, great escape, magic number prediction, "money maker," Egyptian prediction, vanishing zone, cylinder squeeze, and vanishing coin.
Promising review: "I got this for my 9- and 7-year-old, and it is the best! The other magic sets we have gotten them are cheap and very obvious how the tricks are done. Some of the tricks in this actually amazed adults (especially the coin in the four boxes). I highly recommend it!" —Cara
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
7. A glow sketch pillowcase that'll allow your artist to use a light to create doodles and drawings that will glow in the dark. Don't worry, the drawings won't illuminate all night, they last about 5–10 minutes. The best part? They leave no stains or messes behind!
Illuminated Apparel GB is a small biz based in the UK that has developed a bespoke luminescent ink to create unique interactive clothing and pillowcases for children.
The set includes a machine-washable pillowcase and a glow pen for drawing. Draw by charging up the unique luminescent ink on the pillowcase. Then as the glow fades the artwork will magically disappear leaving a clean canvas to create a whole new masterpiece — no mess, just fun!
Promising review: "What a great, quirky item, my boy loves it (as do we, and I’m tempted to get them for the adults' bed). Really lovely item and arrived in good time and the customer service has been helpful throughout. 100% recommend for a different gift." —Naomi Turner
Shipping info: Arrives in 6-10 days.
Get it from Illuminated Apparel GB on Etsy for $22.07.
8. A Pictionary Air Harry Potter drawing game for the little wizard in your life who is ready to live out their dream of attending Hogwarts. Players will be able to choose a Hogwarts house and draw images in the air (that'll appear onscreen) using a wand for their teammates to guess.
How it works: Download the free Pictionary Air app, and the active player will appear, along with their sketch, on the screen of your smart device. Players can cast gameplay onto their TV with compatible streaming devices.
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my 9-year-old nephew. We played it immediately. The kids were able to get the app and figure out how to play within a few minutes. We played with ages ranging from 9 to 50, and we all enjoyed trying to guess what was being drawn. We loved the wand. As one other review mentioned, the cards seem to be very easy or very difficult. We all thought it was lots of fun, and I may have to get one for myself now!" —JC
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.10.
9. A Rainbow Loom Mega Combo set because it'll keep your creative kiddo entertained and out of your jewelry box. This set includes over 7,000 latex-free rubber bands so they'll be able to make a bunch of multi-colored bracelets for their family and friends.
Promising reviews: "My 9-year-old son asked for this set. He enjoys building and creating with his hands (origami, specs, magna tiles, legos kind of kid). He made color-coordinated bracelets for a family reunion. Together we found YouTube videos and learned how to make several different kinds of bracelets. We have taken this set with us on a few trips and found it to be a great activity to share with other children and adults alike. He has made about 75 simple bracelets and still has plenty of supplies remaining. This is a great birthday gift for kids of either gender if they enjoy being creative." —jsslake
"My daughter loves it. I already bought two of these. She got one for Christmas, and now she's on the second one. She loves making bracelets for her siblings and friends in school. It keeps her entertained for hours!" —Keilyn
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
10. A Kids Against Maturity card game to upgrade family game night if your child has outgrown Candy Land. This includes 600 question and answer cards filled with "age-appropriate toilet humor and funny innuendoes" that'll have everyone laughing out loud. The player with the funniest answer is the winner — time for the family comedian to shine!
Promising review: "OMGoodness, this is a hilarious game! It's very easy to play, much the same format as Apples to Apples, if you're familiar with that game. No boring rules to learn; just open the box and play. We played this with various ages and had a great time. I am 53, my son is 23, and my niece and her husband are 30 with a 10-year-old son. The innuendos went over the 10-year-old's head (perfect!), but there was enough fart and poop humor to keep him, and us, giggling. If you're uptight, this is probably not the game for you. If you don't like wind-breaking humor, you might want to 'pass' on this game. But if you want to laugh your butt off with the family, this is a must-have addition to your game night rotation. Laughter is a great stress reliever." —chattyone2
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
11. A pack of hair chalk pens so your fashion-forward child will be able to experiment with colors without dyeing their locks. These pens make it simple to add temporary color to hair — and it washes out easily.
Promising review: "My girls absolutely loved this easy to use hair chalk! The directions were super easy to follow and my 10-year-old and 8-year-old were able to do this kit all by themselves! The colors were vibrant and fun. It worked great in my daughter’s dark blonde hair and my other daighter’s Medium brown hair. The chalk did not drip or stain anything or make any kind of a mess which made me super happy!!! It washed out perfectly in the shower and again did not cause any staining or mess! I absolutely recommend this fun and adorable hair chalk set!" —Jen
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $12.90.
12. A Crayola light-up tracing pad that'll help your artist tap into their creativity and work on their drawing skills. This pad illuminates images so your child can trace their fave pictures and create a work of art.
The tracing pad comes with the light-up board, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, a graphite pencil, and 12 short colored pencils. (The set includes detailed pictures to trace, but there are more templates online that can be downloaded for free.)
Promising review: "I bought two of these for my grandsons, one who just turned 10-years-old and the other who was 9-years-old and both were completely excited to receive! They love, love, love the light-up tracing pad and coloring with grandma! A big Christmas gift surprise!!" —Linda V.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
13. Plus, a book of 642 Tiny Things to Draw to inspire your kiddo to get creative and hone in on their artistic skills. It has step-by-step instructions to keep them entertained while helping them learn how to draw.
Promising review: "My 11-year-old daughter likes to draw. I was getting sick of her asking me what to draw, so I gave her this as a Valentine. She loves it! Some of the concepts get her thinking outside the box." —S. Dearolf
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
14. A shark bath bomb if Shark Week is never enough for your kiddo. They'll be able to (safely) recreate that bloody scene from Jaws during their bath.
Soft Skin Bubbly Sins is a small biz based in Collins, Georgia.
Promising review: "I can’t wait to see the face my lil' brother makes when I give this to him!!! It looks so cool and I’m in love with the Fruit Loop scent. Plus, they sent another one as a gift, so he will have two just like I got his sister. 😭💕 I’m hoping he finds this bath bomb as cool as I do so I have an excuse to buy more of them because if he won’t use them, I will. 100% recommend them to anyone with little kids or just a fun personality!!!" —Patricia
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Get it from Soft Skin Bubbly Sins on Etsy for $6 (available in a variety of scents).
15. A mini Kodak instant photo printer because who has time to upload pics and wait for them to be printed and mailed out? This will make it super easy for your budding photographer to instantly print pics from their phone so they can hang them up, frame them, or give them as gifts.
Promising review: "10-year-old's favorite gift! My daughter received this for Christmas. She was able to set it up and do everything on her own with no help from an adult. She started printing pictures right away. She loves it." —Charity
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors).
16. A pair of waterproof wireless earbuds so your child will be able to listen to that song they can't seem to get enough of, over and over again without you getting frustrated. The best part? They're wayyy more affordable than AirPods, and reviewers say the sound quality is just as good.
Promising reviews: "My 10-year-old purchased these for himself because they were a quality and affordable option. Comes with different size silicone ear pieces, so he could find one that fit well. Sound quality is good and controls are easy to use. Also, really love that these are waterproof and that we can easily clean them and the case. His only complaint is that if he has to adjust it in his ear, he sometimes hits a control and changes a song or turns up the volume, but that’s easy to deal with. These are a good quality ear bud option and great for older child through adult." —Dennis
"I purchased for my 10-year-old son and he loves them. Why buy AirPods when you can save a ton of money and get equal or better quality. I can’t speak on longevity yet but solid built with warranty so believe they will hold up. Fantastic!" —Anthony S.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save $6; available two styles and in six colors).
17. A Lego Minecraft set if you have no idea what Minecraft even is but your tween talks about it all the time. This will get them off of their screen for a bit, while still immersing themselves in the Minecraft world.
Promising reviews: "Actually as pictured, and my 10-year-old has enjoyed putting it together! I would recommend this to Minecraft fans who also love Legos… it's the best of both worlds!" —Genna Pocham Reddy
"I bought this as a birthday gift for a 10-year-old boy. He was wearing a Minecraft T-shirt and I realized I made the right choice. He was so excited so I bought another one for my grandson for Christmas. He said 'grandma why didn't you get one for me, I love Minecraft!!'" —tracy weiland
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.49.
18. A ThinkFun Dog Crimes logic and brainteaser game that features 40 dog-themed mysteries for your junior detective to solve, like figuring out who ate the homework. Don't worry, it won't be too ~ruff~ for your tween to figure out — it has beginner to expert challenges, so it grows with them.
Promising reviews: "Some puzzles have multiple solutions, but myself and my 10-year-old enjoyed it!" —AME
"Who doesn't love dogs? These are all adorable, and the cards are well-made. Who doesn't love being a detective and solving a mystery? The levels available are appropriate for 6-year-olds to adults; just select your level. A child can play alone or with a friend. Higher levels are appropriate for playing as a family. The questions are written in the format that children see in math problems (if "a" is here, then where is "b"?), so as an educator, I approve! Great quality and great fun!" —Winnie
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.31 (also available in a cat version).
19. A Nintendo Switch Lite if you want to outdo every other gift this year — this will definitely be their fave gift.
Promising review: "We got this for my 11-year-old for Christmas! He absolutely loves it!!" —whitney mcvay
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $197.89+ (available in three colors).
20. A National Geographic crystal-growing kit for an educational and fascinating experiment to keep your young scientist's boredom at bay. Plus, this set also includes a light board so they can show off their new crystal collection just like a museum display.
The kit comes with materials to grow crystals in eight colors, four silicone growing chambers, and a light display for five crystals. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Promising review: "Daughter is 12 and absolutely loved this!!" —Clint
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in a smaller pack).
21. A positive affirmation mirror decal so they'll be reminded daily how awesome they are.
Interior Niche is a small biz based in Appleton, Wisconsin, owned by a mamapreneur, who specializes in affirmation stickers, doormats, and tags.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter who is starting middle school, so she could start the day with positive affirmations. It was easy to put up, looks great, and the shipping was fast. I’d order from this shop again or recommend to someone looking to make a purchase." —Amber Cruz
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Get it from Interior Niche from Etsy for $22.88 (available in two styles).
22. A Snap Circuits kit for the aspiring engineer in your life so they'll be able to learn how electrical circuits work. The best part? No tools are required! Plus, reviewers say it's fun and educational.
The kit comes with over 32 electrical components including snap wires, slide switches, an alarm circuit, a music integrated circuit, and a speaker. (Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them easy.) Plus, a plastic grid and a project manual with 101 different electronic projects.
Recommended for ages 8+. Adult supervision advised.
Promising review: "Great gift. I purchased this for my 12-year-old son who loves science and building things. This book gives step by step instructions with pictures on how to put each experiment together. This kept him occupied for hours at a time. He has completed each experiment several times and has also started making a few experiments on his own. This is such a cool kit for an electronics lover to learn and have fun." —Lisa
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set from Amazon for $35.99.
23. A pack of clear jelly lipsticks with real flowers if your tween is obsessed with makeup tutorials and you want to keep them out of your stash. They change color based on the temperature like magic. Plus, they're waterproof and long-lasting without over-drying lips.
Promising review: "Bought these as a party favor for my 12-year-old daughter and her friends. They loved the way they looked and smelled. My daughter loved how it felt on her lips." —Otter Omazing
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
24. A paint and plant your own garden set because your ~budding~ gardener will be able to watch their own flowers bloom. They'll also be able to decorate their planter and tap into their creativity. It's a fun activity that'll teach 'em patience (hopefully) and give them something to look forward to every day as their plants sprout.
The kit comes with a tin planter, plastic liner, soil, three seed packets, six-color paint strips, two paint brushes, paint palette, three wooden plant markers, shovel, watering bottle, and an instruction booklet.
Promising review: "I bought this for my granddaughter for Valentine’s Day. She’s 12 and loves it." —MimiG80817
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.79.
25. A small sphere light to add a cool vibe to their room (it's a more grown-up nightlight). They can even remove it from the base and carry it with them, making late-night bathroom runs a little less scary.
Promising review: "A gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter! She loves the remote and color changing." —ScorpioGram
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%; available in four sizes).
26. An affordable drone because kids (and adults) are just amazed by this. I won't tell that you basically bought it for yourself and just lend it to your kiddo every once in a while to keep boredom at bay.
Promising reviews: "My 12-year-old loves this; it was easy for her to read the instructions and to figure out how to use it. It was her first time, and she's doing pretty well with it. I see I'mma have to upgrade her pretty soon LOL." —Charlene Henderson
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 15%; available in four styles).
27. A solar-powered DIY robot kit, a STEM activity where your child can build 12 robots that can move with the power of the sun!
The kit includes 190 pieces, a solar panel, and detailed instructions.
Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for my neighbor who has an 11-year-old son, He’s really enjoyed building it (took a few hours) with little help. He’s been having fun experimenting with the robot ever since. Great Discovery product!" —Wil Lin
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $5; available in two colors).
28. A National Geographic geodes kit that will fulfill your child's need to smash and break things. Your little geologist will be able to crack open rocks to reveal amazing crystals!
This science kit includes 10 natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, three display stands, and one learning guide.
Promising review: "My daughter is 10 and this kept her busy for HOURS! She had so much fun and was excited every time she got a glimpse of what might be inside. A couple of them were pretty cool, while the rest were just white. She didn't care, she loves them all. She was so proud to gift them to her grandparents." —Michelle
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four kit sizes).
29. A splurge-worthy rechargeable laser tag set because it's a fun game the whole fam can play. It'll turn your basement or yard into an fun battle zone.
The set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The cool LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have, and the vest vibrates when you get shot, aka tagged. Play with up to four teams and eliminate your enemies to win the game. Recommended for ages 8+.
Promising review: "This set was perfect for my grandkids, ages 7, 11, 14, 17. Even us adults played. They had so much fun. We set up obstacles to hide behind, such as patio furniture, foldable table, ice chest, etc. Very easy to set up and play. Was definitely worth it." —Debbie L.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $50).
30. A personalized color-changing Starbucks cup if they have followed in your footsteps and are now a Starbies fanatic. Maybe, it'll even encourage them to make DIY versions of their fave drinks at home, saving you some coins.
Little Bumble Be Studio is a small biz based in Dallas, Texas that sells personalizable gifts.
Promising review: "The color and size are perfect! Can’t wait for my daughter’s sleepover." —Adelina Burreson
Shipping info: Ships for $9.94. Enter your shipping info for an estimated arrival date. See Etsy's full shipping info.
Get it from Little Bubble Be Studio for $6.74+ (originally $7.99+; available in white and clear and various packs).
31. A tiny Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker for your tween so they can blast their fave songs in their room or on-the-go. And, don't let the size fool ya — reviewers say the sound quality is great and it has a great battery life. Plus, it can also be clipped onto your child's backpack so they can take it anywhere.
Promising review: "Out of all the gifts my daughter got, this is her favorite. It brought her phone music into her older car, which she had not been able to get before. Easy connect, Ioud and clear, and is perfect itty bitty size. I was so impressed, I bought two more; one for my car, and one to keep by our very noisy Jacuzzi for music there!" —john & barb cage
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
32. A shape-shifting puzzle cube that will keep your child captivated while they manipulate it into over 70 different shapes. It's like origami, but with magnets.
You can also collect all 12 puzzle box designs to connect several magnetic cubes to build even larger structures and sculptures.
Promising review: "I was hesitant about spending $25 for this toy and even more concerned when it showed up and I saw the size, but this got the award for favorite Christmas gift. Both my 9-year-old and 12-year-old play with it constantly!" —Blair001
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 17 designs and in packs of two and four).
33. A 3D printing pen because your pre-teen will be able to create almost anything they can imagine — 3D structures, personalized gifts, 3D art and more. Hey, they might even let you try it out — and trust me, you'll want to.
Promising review: "This pen is SUPER COOL!!! My tweens are loving it! I actually am having fun with it too! I think it is like a magical crayon!!! It is easy to use and you can create endless creations. You don't have to be an 'artist' to use. You just have to have a great imagination! Has kept my daughters entertained for hours. So happy with the purchases. Bought one for each of my daughters. Would recommend to anyone." —Whoopie Pie
"Very creative! Easy to use! Very educational and fun!" —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $42.78.
34. A flying orb that floats and hovers like it came straight off of the pages of Harry Potter. It has flashing lights and will boomerang right back to you when you toss it. This cool toy will earn you some cool points with your kid.
Promising review: "This was more than I expected. I bought it for my 11-year-old grandson for Christmas, but we have all enjoyed it, young and old. He plays with it often, and it is holding up very well. We have not used it outside yet, but we plan to once the weather warms up. I would definitely recommend." —kim moore
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $32 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $6; available in seven colors).
35. A "Make a Fox Friend" kit for your little fashionista that will help them learn to sew. This kit comes with everything needed to make a stuffed fox and adorable outfits and accessories.
Promising reviews: "My daughter opened this on Christmas day and worked on it for hours. She could do most things by herself, or with a quick demonstration. She especially loves that she can change the fox's clothes and potentially make more herself, patterned from the ones included. Perfect gift for any fox-loving kid!" —VictoriaBB
"Gave this to a 10-year-old girl who likes to craft. It was easy for her to use, and the doll itself is really cute. It's made of a nice sturdy felt that doesn't fall apart with a lot of handling, and the extra outfits that are included are a nice touch. It's a sweet little gift to have on hand." —T00tiFr00ti
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $23.85 (also available in koala, bunny, and mouse).
36. A pair of glowing chopsticks for your Star Wars obsessed kiddo who would totally ~light up~ the minute they spot these in their stocking.
Promising review: "These are amazing!!! Bought these as a stocking stuffer for my 12-year-old son. They are so bright they light up the entire room. A little thick for a true utensil/chopstick but still functional. They are strong, smooth edges so they are not uncomfortable or sharp when eating and have a nicely balanced weight. Plus there is an on and off button so you can save the battery. Any Star Wars fan will have a blast with these. Eating is now so much cooler — if you can stop playing with them long enough to put food in your mouth." —Nicole D'Amico
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in two styles).
37. A glow-in-the-dark Elmer's slime kit — your kiddo will be able to make their own unique slime and they'll feel just like their fave YouTuber. The slime will change colors when the lights go out. Plus, it also includes an all-in-one solution to eliminate the need for lens solution, baking soda, and other additives to make it super easy to create slime.
This kit includes:1 bottle yellow glow-in-the-dark glue, 1 bottle purple glow-in-the-dark glue, and 2 bottles magical liquid.
Promising review: "My 11-year-old granddaughter absolutely loved it. It was the first gift she wanted to start playing with." —Brenda F
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).
38. A light box so they can express themselves with words, phrases, and quotes. Hopefully they won't use it to say "Keep out." This includes 400 letters and emojis, a remote control, and two markers so they can make creative signs as often as they'd like,
It comes with a remote so they can change the color with 16 different options! Plus it comes with 110 black letters, 110 color letters, and 180 emojis. If they want to create their own tiles, it also includes 30 blank ones and two markers so they can get creative!
Promising review: "Purchased for my daughter's 12th birthday...absolutely love it ! Gorgeous colors and designs...so many positive messages to spread :) An awesome tween gift :)" —Joel Ray
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four styles).
39. A Gravity Maze game to challenge kids to use spatial reasoning to solve the puzzles and figure out how to construct pathways to get the marble to drop to the final cube.
The game comes with 60 challenges that range from beginner to expert so it will hold their interest as they work their way up to the trickier ones.
Promising review: "My son likes LEGOs and Minecraft A LOT but I wanted to get him something else, something that would challenge him and be fun. He got this on Christmas and immediately started playing with it. He took it to my parents’ house to show my dad, who loves all things brainy, and he enjoyed it too! So far, it seems like a great buy. I do recommend you get a case though." —Krisler
Get it from Amazon for $27.93.
40. A 3D skyline puzzle because an interest in international architecture has to start somewhere. Let that somewhere be right at home with these scale models featuring the most iconic locales of their respective cities. Best part? These can take up to three hours to put together!
41. Phase 10, a Rummy-style game where players compete different types of card sets. Plus there are "wild" and "skip" cards to keep things extra interesting! The tin case also makes it a great game for taking on the go!
Recommended for 2–6 players, ages 7+.
Promising review: "I played Phase 10 all the time with my mom growing up. With us spending more and more time at home because of the pandemic we have started playing a lot more board/card games. This was a lot of fun to introduce to my kiddos. My 9 year old caught on quickly and the best part is I liked how it came in a tin which makes it nice to store." —Amazon Customer
Promising review: "We LOVE Phase 10!!! It has taken some time for my 12 year old to understand how to strategize but now he has the hang of it. My 12 & 16 year old ask to play every night after dinner. We also take it on vacation, restaurants, doctors appointment… EVERYWHERE." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $11.21.
42. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game because it'll have your 10-year-old (and the rest of the fam) in tears from *belly laughing* so hard.
Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle, while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!
Promising review: "My 10-year-old's favorite game! We took it with us on a weekend away at a cabin and it was a huge hit! My 10-year-old and I literally laughed until we cried! Great family fun and good innocent fun, too, when friends come over! Her almost-12-year-old bff got just as big of a kick out of it as she did when she came over and played it with us. Highly recommend for laughs and fun and family time!" —designermomoftwo
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
43. A rock painting kit where the artwork is only part of the fun. It's also a sweet opportunity to leave uplifting messages behind in the local park to spread a little positivity ❤️.
Each kit comes with 10 rocks, eight colors of waterproof paint, a paint brush, rock transfer designs, and tracking stickers.
Promising review: "My 10-year-old and I loved this! It was a fun and different way to spend the afternoon. It was simple to use. We are going to get more rocks because we are left with lots of paint and stickers. We are going to place the rocks along the trail next time we go hiking. I would recommend this product." —claudia
Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in six versions).
44. A Connect 4 Spin Game, which takes the classic (you know, get four colored discs to line up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) but adds the new challenge of having to literally spin each column every time you drop a piece. Family game night just got more fun, stressful, and challenging; you take your pick, maybe all three.
Promising review: "My kids loved this, and I honestly loved it as well. It’s very practical and easy to understand the dynamic of how to play. I recommend it to everyone. I have bought many more as gifts, and the other kids loved it." —Esther T.
"This a fun new way to play. I like the spin option because it can change your strategy around. Played it with my 9- and 10-year-old nephews, and they created their own game! Fun, fun, fun!" —SE
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
45. A squishy scented pillow because it literally smells like yummy s'mores. They won't be able to resist snuggling with it all night long.
46. A two-pack of super light flying rings because you know at least one of them will be immediately eaten by a neighbor's tree or end up on the roof.
47. A friendship bracelet maker that might just stop pre-teens from scrolling TikTok aimlessly and instead creating cute wrist candy for their inner circle of besties.
Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday gift for our 10-year-old granddaughter. She's having lots of fun making friendship bracelets and keychains. It sits nicely on a flat surface ( doesn't slide around excessively), helps her to keep the floss strands tight, and also helps to keep her place when she wants to take a break for a bit. She has felt more comfortable starting out with six strands instead of ten. The keychains she's been making are 30 rows...so she timed herself and it took her one minute and 10 seconds to do two rows (with six strands she does three colors with two rows of each color)... so she figured it takes her 30 to 45 minutes to make one keychain (including breaks...lol). 30 rows is also a good size for the friendship bracelets she's been making for her younger cousins too. I'm pleased with the quality and she's having fun...so it's a keeper and I recommend it." —KSH
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in six colors).
48. A huggable banana duck plush toy...that's it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is!
Promising review: "My younger daughter received one of these as a birthday gift and loved it. Her big sister wanted one too so we got her a bigger one to take to college with her. Perfect hugging size!" —Bridget
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes).
49. A Lego bouquet building kit since flowers can cheer up just about anyone (and these don't have the added pressure of needing to be kept alive). Plus, these gorgeous and immortal flowers are a perfect and fun decoration all year long.
Promising review: "These are so gorgeous that people only notice they're Lego when I point it out to them, and they are all universally stunned. This was a very fun build, too. Highly recommend." —Nerdy Reader
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
50. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so they won't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep.
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.39 (also available in pear and dog styles).
51. Or a whimsical, squeezable gummy bear night-light to help them keep nasty nightmares away. It creates the perfect amount of ambient glow to usher them to sleep.
Promising review: "My daughter loves this! It was so cute and easy to use. Also, there is a small hole to hang it up :)" —Donna Dreher
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four colors).
52. A geometric dinosaur sculpture perfect for hiding their cookies or candies. Snack time just became a much more ~roaring~ time!
Promising review: "This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" —Jeremy Szabo
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $52.78+ (available in three colors).
53. A reusable notebook that uses AI technology to scan and transfer everything they write or draw right to their phone. Then, they just wipe the pages clean and do it all over again!
It's only compatible with Pilot FriXion pens (one is included with the notebook).
Promising review: "I love it! I will admit that the transition from paper to digital when it comes to notes is not an easy one for me, but this is a fabulous way to sort of split the difference. You still have the action of writing (which I find really important in meetings and brainstorming sessions) but without the consumption of paper and countless notebooks. And, being able to throw things into the cloud makes them accessible no matter where you're working — handy." —Meredith
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.84+ (available in two sizes and 16 colors/patterns).
54. A set of colored fine tip pens perfect for journaling or creating color-coded notes. Whether they're calendaring or drawing, these pens will make sure each line they scrawl is bold and smooth.
Promising review: "I love these pens! I have so many different brand pens in so many different colors, but definitely found these to be amazingly versatile. I have used them for my bullet journal and everyday use. They write smooth no matter what type of paper it is. Highly recommend." —R. Duran Villaron
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of 18 pens from Amazon for $7.99.
55. A 1-pound bag of marshmallows because having to scoop around boring ol' cereal to get to the sweet treat they actually wanna eat is just an unnecessary chore.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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