40 really really cool gifts for kids under $15 that don’t feel like stocking stuffers. Promise.

Every year, we look for the most amazing affordable gifts for kids we can find, and this year, along with lots of others you’ll see throughout our guide, we’ve put together an entire list of 40 cool kids’ holiday gifts under $15. We’re talking the good stuff. The kind of gifts kids love at any price. And hey, if you have a zillion cousins, nieces, nephews, or grandkids to shop for, these cool gifts for kids are the way to do it.

All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15. 

Pop-out and play winter wonderland set

If if this isn’t the most adorable little gift under $15…okay, so it is. Well, one of them. ($11 at Petit Collage)

Handmade art rolls

Have crayons and pencils, will travel. ($12 at Brooklyn Makers)

Handmade wooden deer rattles/teethers

Mmmm venison. Tastes like wood. ($14 manzanita kids)

Holiday Edition Eco-dough

A kid favorite, now extra festive. ($11/2-pack, Fawne Shoppe)

Personalized kawaii snow cloud notebook

Think happy thoughts. Write them, too. ($13.70 by Sugarhai at Zazzle)

Handmade personalized felt fairy wand

Guaranteed to make magic happen. ($15 at Pixie and Penelope)

15% off with code HOHOHO15

Hello Kitty viewmaster

Is it wrong that we want it for ourselves? ($14.99 at Toys R Us)

R2D2 iPod Touch case

This is the iPod Touch protection you’re looking for. ($10 at Geek Covers)

Kids’ Christmas tree gift set

A tree grows in Brooklyn. And anywhere else, really. ($11.20 on sale at the Paper Culture eco pop-up shop)

Personalized superhero dog tag necklace

Ooh, lucky backpacks. ($10 at Psychobaby)
15% off with code CMP15

Personalized trio of Minecraft block ornaments

Choose from Mods, Animals, or Nether Mods. Your kids will know what that means. You can even include a name on the back.  ($6/set of 3, Letz Create)

Emoji shoulder bag

We think we’ll need to order a whole lot of these. ($12.99 at H&M)

Color your own crown

Creativity + imagination. ($14.50 at Pottery Barn Kids)

Wooden space shuttle play set

Mission to Mars! Or just the top of the sofa. ($10.95 at My Sweet Muffin)

Personalized kids’ Christmas ornament

Customize the name, the look of the child, and you can even skip the hat if you want something less Christmas-y. ($15 at Sarah + Abraham)

Free shipping with code CMP-FS 

Geek & Co DIY UFO craft kit

They had us at “make intergalactic spaceships.” ($14.99 at Thames and Kosmos)

Set of 2 handcrafted children’s bracelets

We love these Ugandan-made, child-size bracelets which are a gift that gives back too. ($9 at To The Market)

Snowy Day doll

From one of our very favorite books, The Snowy Day book. In fact, if you want to spend a little more, grab that too. ($13.81, Amazon with free Prime shipping; book is $6+ )

Creatology giant jar of crafts

Keep an entire room of cousins busy for hours. ($12.99 at Michael’s)

Black cowboys board book

Love this indie press making board books from art photographer exhibition collections. ($9.95 at Homegrown Books, other options available)

Custom made wooden initial letter teethers

What a special gift for a baby or toddler. ($12 smiling tree toys)

Jelly Bean Racer from Little Tikes

Amazing price! Yay for finding great sales. ($14.99 on sale at Little Tikes)

Kid-made modern animal adventures kit

The craft activity that becomes a keepsake. ($14.99 at Target)

Kids’ heart sunglasses

80’s redux! ($9.99 at Gap)

642 Things to Draw

That should keep their hands out of the gingerbread cookies for a few minutes. ($9.98 on sale, SF MoMA Store)

LEGO Jr Spiderman play set

Fun, easy to build sets for kids 4-7. ($12.99 at Marvel)

Color me Kokeshi doll

Our daughters have made this and absolutely love it. ($14.99 at Seedling)

25% off with code COOLGIFT25G 

Minion hat

Kampai! Muak muak muak. ($7.99 at H&M)

Colored pencils with matching robot sketchbook

You can draw robots, or you can draw anything. ($7.99 and 5.99 each at Eeboo)

20% off with code coolmompicks20

Classic Yahtzee

If your toy box doesn’t have this one yet, great opportunity. ($10 at Amazon)

Sidewalk Chalk Games Set

Unless there’s snow on the ground, you know kids will be dying to get out and use this. ($9 at Romp)

Fleece tech gloves

You wouldn’t want them to miss a text while they’re outside, heaven forbid. ($14.95 at Gap)

Dachsund pull toy

Terrific price for a classic pull toy with a modern design twist. ($15 at giggle)

Peanuts mug

Just add your own pack of hot chocolate. Mini marshmallows too, if you’re awesome. ($12 at Urban Outfitters)

Modular 3-in-1 building sets

We love these sets that kids can spend hours with. ($9.99 at YOXO)

15% off site-wide with code COOLMOM

Space Activity Kit

4 books, 120 stickers, 12 colored pencils, many hours of quiet. ($14.99, Stubby Pencil Studio)

I Wish You More

A perfect message to a child you love over the holidays, courtesy authors Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld ($9.73, Amazon)

Set of three mini journals

Our tweens can’t get enough of these journals for sketching or preserving every thought. ($15 at Boy Girl Party)

10% off all orders with code CMPWINTER2015

Super cool knee socks

Yes, socks finally make a cool holiday gift!  Long time coming. ($9.50 each at Sock It To Me)

Personalized paper doll PDF

Spend a little time uploading your child’s photo, printing and cutting, then tie it up in a big bow for a really thoughtful, affordable holiday gift. ($3.99 at Claudine Hellmuth)

15% off all orders using the code COOLMOM2015