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)
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
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)
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+ )
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)
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)
Color me Kokeshi doll
Our daughters have made this and absolutely love it. ($14.99 at Seedling)
25% off with code COOLGIFT25G
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
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)
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
