Gift Guide for Kids with Giveaway

Disclosure: I received complimentary products or a discount code to use towards the purchase of them. All opinions stated are genuine and my own. 

My house has had children in it since the late 1980s. 3 of my 4 are grown now, and the last one is almost grown. Fortunately though, I now have grandchildren. FOUR of them. So, I still get to play Santa and gift toys and games during the holiday season. This year, I've selected the following items for gifting, all tested, tried and true. 

1. Bizzyboo Stocking Bag by Vango Toys.
This heavy-duty sealed stocking holds 30 holiday-themed items, each of which is listed on an attached placard, that the little ones need to find. There are other holiday designs too, all of them cute as can be, but this smiling stocking is my favorite. This is a great toy to bring along on long car rides or plane trips home to see grandma for the holidays (or whatever other traveling/driving you might be doing). They're also fun to use if you're just sitting at home on the couch, or winding down before bedtime. Ages 2+

2. Junior Aqua Play and Grow Set by Playmobil.

Winnie the Pooh and Piglet's Water Adventue is a 3pc Playmobil set for children ages 1-4. If you have had Playmobil before, you already know about it's outstanding quality. These chunky sturdy pieces are intentionally designed to be easy (and safe) for the very young children to play with, and who doesn't love Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Safe for water use so wouldn't this be fun in the bathtub? Includes log with raft, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet characters. Ages 1+

3. 50th Anniversary Toy Figure (Knight and Horse) by Playmobil

Playmobil is turning 50 and to help them celebrate they have created this 15 pc. set for children. Imagine the gallant knight galloping across your dining room table on his trust steed, raising his flag in full victory! That is the type of fun you will be having with this adorable commemorative set. It does have some smaller pieces, so it's not for infants, but it's good for school-aged children and beyond. Ages 5+

The Tree Mendous (by HBHP -Hey Buddy Hey Pal) ornament decoration kit has been a favorite of mine since it was first released. Two of my most cherished treasures on the Christmas Tree are ones my now-teen made when he was much younger, using his Tree Mendous machine. It's super easy to use. Just place the ornament in the spinner and turn it on. Pick up an included marker and touch it to the spinning ornament to get the design you'd like. It is so easy to use, and so precious for the kids to be able to make their own ornaments. Now with a new accessory pack that comes with three quick-drying markers, adhesive jewels, glitter snowflakes, and foam letters and numbers for even more holiday fun! Made for ages 3+

Cake-N-Bake Challenge Game by HBHP.

Cake-N-Bake Challenge brings cooking show excitement to your home. This fast-paced, color-matching, cake-building game (now with new group play cards, new packaging and a lower price point) where the fastest baker wins!

• Stack your cake as fast as you can
• Ring the bell first 
• Collect 6 candle cards
• Become the top baker!

Family fun for ages 4+

Wearable Shareable Sticker Bracelets by Sky Castle Toys.

These wearable, shareable sticker bracelets let you peel, tear, and share with friends. This is a bracelet kit with a notebook of 50 laminated pages to keep track of your sticker activities and swap with friends to collect all of the stickers! Inspired by Taylor Swift’s friendship bracelet trend, STICKI ROLLS offer holographic, kawaii-themed stickers. The Sticki Book pack includes 12 rolls of stickers with a total of 120 unique designs. OR you can get the smaller set that has 70 stickers and no book. Start sticking and sharing right away with this comprehensive collection! These are perfect stocking stuffers! Ages 5+

IQ Jigsaw by Smart Games.

Have someone to buy for who likes a good challenge?  Choose a challenge in this colorful game. Make a 6 x 6 square by using the colorful puzzle pieces and the hints given in the challenge. This IQ game for kids and adults offers a twist on regular jigsaw puzzles! Includes 120 challenges - from easy to expert - to get you in the right frame of mind.

The ultimate jigsaw puzzle game...can you solve all of the 120 challenges? A dynamic 3D game that combines the traditional elements of jigsaw puzzles with the the progressive play of SmartGames! Engages Spatial insight, flexible thinking, planning, problem solving and concentration skills when solving challenges. Includes 9 colorful puzzle pieces of different shanpes and sizes and one challenge booklet. Ages 7+

Stratego by Jumbo Games available exclusively at Target.

The classic board game you know and love has been updated. Staying true to its roots, it has also added innovative battle cards, female soldiers, and it now has a budget-friendly price. The perfect gift for a new generation of places. Ages 8+

This is actually going to be a nostalgic gift for my 30-year-old who loved to play it when he was a kid. Now he has a child he'll be able to play it with and that is special.

 

Stupid, Stupider, Stupidest by Vango Toys.
Have you ever asked your barber what they do for a living or drop-kicked your phone trying to catch it? Stupid, Stupider, Stupidest will have you reliving these face-palm embarrassing moments. Compete with friends by answering  the “Stupid” prompts and trivia prompts, where there are over 300 to choose from and move along the “Path To Stupidity” card. The first to finish loses, and the least stupid wins! Ages 14+

This game just sounds like something my teen and his friends would sit around doing anyway, so to have an actual game to bust out when they're all in the same room, is going to be incredible! I'm certain that laughter will be on the menu.

Hitster: The Music Party Game by Jumbo Play

Hitster (Jumbo Play): Get ready for the ultimate music party game of the century that guarantees an instant party vibe! Experience 100 years of music history through 300+ unforgettable songs that feature some of the biggest hits from multi-generational artists... 

Lynyrd Skynyrd to Whitney Houston, Backstreet Boys to Jack Harlow, Swift to Sinatra. Scan a card's QR code and the free HITSTER app automatically plays the songs via Spotify (with no subscription needed!) Players take turns guessing when the songs were released, artist names and the song titles. First player to have a music timeline of 10 song cards wins! Ages 16+

There's a Giveaway!

Cornhole Shootout

Double the fun! Cornhole and basketball wrapped into one! This durable, portable yard game combines the best parts of cornhole and basketball. Shoot into elevated hoops that are fixed on a cornhole-style board. Points are earned by landing beanbags on targets. The game includes two game boards, two basketball hoop structures, and eight bean bags (four red, four blue). After the game, the product is easily dismantled and can be stored for portability in the included canvas tote to be brought to the next BBQ, yard game event or beach party! Seriously, a great concept. Where has this game been my whole life?  One lucky winner gets one to call their own! Ages 6 to adult.

Enter to win the Cornhole Shootout Game below. Giveaway ends 12/15. US entrants only.

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