Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Sticki Bands

How cute are these. I would have so loved these when I was in school. These are sure to be a holiday hit. STICKI ROLLS Sticki Bands are not only a bead bracelet, but they also transform fashionable jewelry into the fun of sticker sharing; each bracelet has 5 Sticki Roll beads, each with 10 peel-able stickers!
STICKI ROLLS The Sticki Book, 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!

 

Petmade

As you guys know I love to find great products for my fur babies.  I always look for comapny’s that not only make good products , but also care about the animals that are using them. Petmade is one of those companys they have great products that help keep my puppies in good shape and my dogs actually like to eat them so they must taste good too.  Petmade is a company that cares

Beessential

I love to fins amazing bath and body products and I love that Beessential not only makes amazing products that smell amazing they do holiday gift boxes that make gift giving so easy.  I picked the Holiday sink box this year so my bathroom would be stocked with everything my guests need when they are over  the Sweet Orange foaming soap smells amazing and I want to keep it just for us . lol  If you are looking for a great hosts gift or a gift for a friend I 100% recommend Beessential they are amazing

SDF Creations

I love to find great stocking stuffers and scrunchies are one of my favorite I love that SDF Creations has a ton of my favorite charters and they are a great price and well made.  She does fairs but also sells threw her facebook.  So no worries if you are our of town she will ship and its always fast shipping.  These are a must for the stockings this year.

Punchkins

OMG these Punchkins plush are so cute.  I have a whole list of who is getting these for the holidays.  Each one has a funny saying on them and they are the perfect size for a cute holiday gift.  They have a ton of different designs and each plush has its own cute personality.

 

Busy Baby

If you know someone with a little one or a little one on the way Busy Baby is a must check out they have everything for your toddlers  feeding needs. I opened the first one and could not believe the quality of these.  I know when little guy was little we got the really cheep plastic things and hopped for the big price they would last a month.  Busy Baby is not only affordable but they have high quality products.   I would 100% recommend them

PLAYMOBIL 50th Anniversary Knight:
We’re celebrating a birthday, and you’re invited! PLAYMOBIL turns 50 and this special occasion deserves a grand celebration. Since 1974, PLAYMOBIL figures have been delighting children worldwide, inspiring many imaginative adventures. The exclusive PLAYMOBIL Anniversary Knight on horseback, adorned in golden armor, with a lance and shield, and of course, the iconic PLAYMOBIL smile. Join the party and celebrate 50 years of storytelling with us.
(MSRP $24.99; Ages 5-99; Available on Amazon)
PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR & Disney: Winnie & Piglet’s Water Adventure:
With the Water Adventure bath set inspired by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, playful water exploration becomes a breeze. Your child develops their fine motor skills while having a blast in the tub, and they become more comfortable in the water.
(MSRP $9.99; Ages 1-4; Available on Amazon)
STICKI ROLLS: The Sticki Book (Sky Castle):
Introducing STICKI ROLLS from Sky Castle Toys! These wearable, shareable sticker bracelets let you peel, tear, and share with friends. This 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. Start sticking and sharing right away with this comprehensive collection!
(MSRP $24.99; Ages 5+; Available on Amazon)
Cake-N-Bake Challenge (Hey Buddy Hey Pal):
 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! Using foam cake slices and icing cards, stack your cake correctly and watch out for Special Recipe Cards like the One-Hand Card or Candle Thief Card. Follow Group Challenge Cards together. Be the first to collect six candle cards to win the game – fun for all ages!
(MSRP $19.99; Ages 4+; Available on Amazon)
TreeMendous Ornament Decorator and Ornament Accessory (Hey Buddy Hey Pal):
The perfect DIY craft to embrace the holiday season! The TreeMendous Ornament Decorator is a fun and easy way to make perfect, hand-decorated ornaments for the holiday tree! Place one of the included ornaments into the tree-shaped decorator and let the fun begin! The machine holds and spins the ornament while the markers are used to create stripes, line and other designs! Now with a new accessory pack that comes with three quick-drying makers, adhesive jewels, glitter snowflakes, and foam letters and numbers for even more holiday fun!
(MSRP $29.99 & $9.99; Ages 3+; Available on Amazon)
 
Stratego Classic (Jumbo Play):
The iconic game of Stratego is back with a fresh new take from Jumbo Play, perfect for a new generation of players! While staying true to its classic roots, this updated version introduces innovative battle cards, female soldiers, and a budget-friendly price! So plan your campaign, secretly deploy your forces, then engage in battle!
(MSRP $19.99; Ages 8+; Available exclusively at Target)
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!
(MSRP: $19.99; Ages 16+; Available on Amazon)
 
BIZYBOO Holiday Seek ’N’ Find Busy Bags (Vango Toys): 
Get into the holiday spirit with the all-new BIZYBOO Holiday Seek ‘N’ Find Busy Bags from Vango! These mess-free, portable bags feature three adorable new characters—a cheerful Christmas Tree, Spirited Stocking, and a Sweet Snowman—each holding 30 hidden holiday-themed objects. Perfect for on-the-go fun, these busy bags combine festive cheer with the beloved toddler activity, making them an ideal stocking stuffer!
(MSRP: $9.99; Ages 2+; Available this Fall on Amazon)
Vango Toys Games; Please select one game of your choosing to review:
 
  • Bad Girl Era (Vango Toys): Gather your girlfriends and embrace your wild side with Bad Girl Era! Players advance on their “Evolution of a Bad Girl” card by answering “Bad Girl” and “Virtue” prompts. This game has over 300 prompt cards! From cheeky confessions to virtuous acts, the first player to finish is crowned the ultimate Bad Girl and loses the game! (MSRP $19.99; Ages 14+; Available on Amazon)
  • Stupid, Stupider, Stupidest (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 from Vango 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! (MSRP $19.99; Ages14+; Available on Amazon)
 
  • Straight To Jail (Vango Toys):
  • Tap into your inner tyrant with Straight To Jail, the hilarious new adult party game from Vango. Players take turns as the Supreme Leader, ranking the severity of over 200 “Crime Cards” like ordering a steak well-done or keying a poorly parked car. Teams then match crimes with punishments, and the first to guess the Leader’s judgment 10 times wins! (MSRP $19.99; Ages 14+; Available this Fall on Amazon).
Kuru Footwear
   We have loved Kuru Footwear for years.  I still wear my tennis shoes i got from them last year and they are still in perfect shape.  I love that they have styles for men and woman and they even have some of the most comfortable slippers.  If you are looking for footwear that has great style and can keep up with your lifestyle make sure to check them out.
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Worlds Smallest
  I have LOVED worlds smallest for years.  They have awesome mini versions of our favorite toys that actually work.  Super Impulse is committed to innovative toys, novelties and collectibles for kids and the young at heart.  We offer licensed and non-licensed products designed to elicit smiles.  Our products are both classic retro and trend-forward.  Creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we produce – from authentic, miniature retro toys to the latest in pop-culture collectibles and more!

WILD QUEST from Chap Mei

Wild Quest Cage Rage Motorized Chomping Shark


The killer shark is on the loose and out to take a chomp out of you! Will you be brave in the cage when you face the shark’s rage?! Includes giant shark with jaw chomping action, shark cage, and accessories.

  1. Ages 3+ | MSRP: $ 15 | Available at Dollar General

Dino Valley Attack Playset

Are you brave enough to help bring this ferocious T-Rex back to the sanctuary? It won’t be easy. It’s very protective of its eggs as any mama animal would be! Capture and restrain it and bring it back in the convertible trailer. Will it be happy you reunited it with its child or angry that you captured it? Adventure awaits in Dino Valley! Includes poseable T-Rex with push-button light and sounds, poseable action figure, freewheeling car with trailer, snap-together dino egg accessory.

Ages 3+ | MSRP: $10 | Available at Family Dollar

Storypod:


Name: Storypod Audio System,
Price $99.99 (with sleeve) + 59.99 (bundle)
Age: 0-1
Purchase links: https://www.storypod.com/products/sleep-playtime-learning-set
Description: Introducing our Sleep & Playtime Bundle designed with your baby's first year in mind. The Plush Fox is more than a cuddly companion; it introduces early listening skills with its playtime music and creates cognitive connections in your baby's brain with recordable messages that let them hear your family's voices. Sleepy Sheep ensures a comforting musical presence to soothe for bedtime and naptime. Dreamscapes tokens of white noise and forest sounds foster a calming environment.

 

Sensory Drawing and Painting Kit

MSRP $13.99

Recommended Age: 2+

Available on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Micador-early-stART-Sensory-Painting/dp/B0CGMR1FWN?ref_=ast_sto_dp 

Product Description: The Micador early stART Sensory Painting and Drawing Pack is designed to encourage sensory development, develop fine motor skills and cognitive processes, promote imaginative play and emotional expression. Each pack includes one activity card, three Softies Tri-Grip Crayons, one texture black art board, one texture white art board, one 30ml bottle each of red, yellow and blue finger paint, one soft felt sheet, one bumpy white corrugated card, one shiny mirror card, one scratchy white glitter card, one scratchy silver glitter card, and one glossy plastic sheet.

 

 Cookie Monster tug and tag

Ages – 0 months+

Price – 9.99

Purchase URL – https://www.amazon.com/KIDS-PREFERRED-Monster-Sensory-Newborns/dp/B0D8K3QH2L?ref_=ast_sto_dp 

Description: The Sesame Street Cookie Monster Tug ‘n Tag activity toy features vibrant colors and various textures, including sensory materials and tags, satin accents, and crinkly fabric, stimulating your baby’s senses and encouraging tactile exploration. This Cookie Monster toy includes a convenient on-the-go clip, making it easy to attach to strollers, car seats, and diaper bags. Keep your baby entertained and comforted wherever you go with this portable Sesame Street companion.

 

Elmo Cuteez Plush

 

Ages – 0 – 24 months

Price – $17.00

Purchase URL – https://www.amazon.com/KIDS-PREFERRED-Cuteeze-Stuffed-Infants/dp/B0CYVXSJYV 

Description – Cuteez Elmo measures about 12 inches tall and features adorable embroidery, super soft plush fabric, jingle in the body, and crinkle feet. It is surface washable. 

 

 

Tactile Animals Montessori
Price: $26.99

Age: 1-4 years old.

Available now in specialty toy stores across the US, Amazon.

Preview Link: : https://www.headu.com/us/schede/headu/IT20188/

Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ISM7kBWwwY

Description: Children learn about touch and manual skills and develop their bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. This set includes tactile play materials to engage one or more of a child’s senses: touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste. The animals kit contains: 6 large animal puzzle cards and 6 tactile texture cards.

 

Shashibo – Meow Wolf Series


Age: 8+

Price: $25

Link to Purchase: https://funinmotiontoys.com/products/meow-wolf-series 

Description: 

Unlock the mystery of the #1 best-selling Shashibo – the Original Magnetic Puzzle Cube. Shashibo stands for shape-shifting-box and just 1 magically mysterious Shashibo transforms into over 70 shapes. Will you be able to discover all the shapes one cube can make? There are over 50 designs to choose from! What’s more, you can collect & connect them to form large, geometric structures. With 36 rare earth magnets in each cube, you can combine several Shashibo to expand your puzzle cube into another dimension. Build larger geometric shapes and create unlimited possibilities as you add cubes.

 

About the Meow Wolf Series:

Explore the mind-bending worlds of Meow Wolf through the dynamic shapes of Shashibo cubes. The Dryer Portal transports you to a reality-altering family home where a simple laundry cycle becomes a portal to another dimension. In the vibrant Glowquarium, encounter glowing sea creatures and colorful coral reefs that stretch beyond the confines of ordinary aquariums.  The Hyper Melon takes you on a surreal journey from Omega Mart, where time and space unravel, revealing endless layers of flavor and exploration. Finally, with the Q Dot Map, navigate the Quantum Department of Transportation’s intricate, otherworldly pathways to far-off biomes and sprawling alien cities. Each cube offers an immersive piece of Meow Wolf’s limitless imagination, brought to life in your hands. Unlock the secrets, expand the shapes, and let the magic unfold.

 

Zoomies


Price: $24.95

Age: 10+
Link to Purchase:
Our website: https://firesidegames.com/product/zoomies/
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/noresults/0850680002517
Soon (when safety documents are approved)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB6CXRTD
Spring 2025
Barnes & Noble: in store
Preview Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1mLcUggaVY

Description: In Zoomies, you’re a dog walker helping your pups at the dog park make friends, become the leader of the pack, collect bones, and get the zoomies. Your goal is to score the most points by matching a dog tile to the middle of the table and placing a scoring token on that tile. Tokens give you points based on adjacent dogs, bone icons, and more. Play your dogs right and you can add points to a previous token while digging up a whole new way to score. At the end of the game, score each token to see who’s top dog.

 

Crawligator

Age: 4 – 12 months

Price: $89.99

Link to Purchase: https://www.thecrawligator.com/products/crawligator-comfort-pad 

Description: The Crawligator is a developmental toy for infants that provides mobility and promotes healthy infant development through tummy time play. As a STEM.org authenticated Early Childhood Educational Product, the Crawligator develops gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive and sensory, builds strength and supports independence. Designed to move just above the surface of a smooth level floor on high quality ball caster wheels.  Ergonomically designed to enhance the comfort and positioning of the infant, the Crawligator allows the child to rest comfortably on their stomach. In this position, the baby can improve gross motor skills and practice bilateral coordination, using the arms and legs in reciprocal movements.

 

Carrom Multi-Game Board

Age: 6+

Price: $129.99

Link to Purchase: https://carrom.com/collections/frontpage/products/carrom-board-game 

Description: Do you like playing games? Lots of different games? Well, have we got a game board for you. Our Carrom board offers over 85 games in one. Each hand-crafted table features exhilarating gameplay that requires a combination of skills and strategy to emerge victorious. Master trick shots for flicking the striker at your Carrom discs to show your competition how it’s done. It’s not surprising that carrom, checkers, crokinole, and billiards, games played for centuries, can offer hour after hour of thrills and enjoyment.

 

Castle of Crayons

Age: 3+

Price: $11.99

Link to Purchase: https://brightstripes.co/products/castle-of-crayons?_pos=1&_sid=bb7e42033&_ss=r 

Description: This box of chunky crayons gets the royal treatment! Adorable castle-shaped package holds 10 crayon characters including a princess, knight, dragon, fairy and unicorn! Color the 60-page coloring book and use it as a backdrop to play with your crayon characters! Also includes 2 sheets of stickers to decorate your artwork.  Engage in Social Emotional Learning as you learn about each character’s world and favorite things.

 

Wish Craft – Print Making Studio

Age: 8+

Price: $24.99

Link to Purchase: https://brightstripes.co/products/wish-craft-print-making-studio?_pos=1&_sid=ec8e10874&_ss=r

Description: It’s easy to customize a pillow, shirt, tote bag and more! The sticky stencils let you print your beautiful designs with crisp edges. Comes with reusable sticker stencils, 4 colors of fabric paint including bronze and all the supplies you need, including a pillow and pillowcase! Choose from 20 stencils featuring mushrooms, butterflies, a moon, wildflowers and more. Create boutique-worthy art and wearables!  Comes with pre-cut fabric “posters” to try out your skills. When you’re confident, use your own t-shirts and fabrics to make memorable fashion statements.