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Giant christmas coloring poster
Download and print as many as you want!
$7, Caravan Shoppe
HAPPYJOYFUL20 to save 20% on orders $15+
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Kids Stormtrooper Wristwatch
May the force of promptness be with them.
14.99, Pottery Barn Kids
See site for discounts
Black Panther Funko POP Figure
From the other most anticipated upcoming movie.
$12.95, Disney Shop
See site for discounts
Mermaid Castle Pop Out and Play Set
Mermaid play, without that pesky water.
$12, Petit Collage
Use code TOOCOOL for 20% off the shop
Champion Extreme All-Weather Soccer Ball
3 different sizes, 8 different colors, all kinds of opportunities to say “go play outside!”
$6.99-9.99 on sale, Kohl’s
Playmobil Extreme Sports Carry Case Set
Cheaper (and safer!) than an actual skate ramp.
$11.85, Amazon
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Crayola x Kidrobot Color-Your-Own Munny
There are no lines to color inside of — how’s that, for creativity?
$9.99, Kidrobot
Mini Wonder Woman Toddler Tee
You’re never too young for your first Wonder Woman tee.
$12, Justice League for Zazzle
Personalized Wooden Harmonicas
Be extra giving and include some earplugs for the parents.
$9.75, Indie Bambino Toys
Personalized Kids’ Name Crayons
The question is, will they want to use them?
$10.20 for 6 letters, Kages Krayons
A Christmas Carol Seek + Find Book
“Where’s Ebenezer?”
$9.20, Amazon
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Youth Fanatics College Mascot Tees
Pick their favorite team; trust us, if they’ve got one, you can’t change it.
$14.95, Sports Fan Shop at JCPenney
Baconstein Poseable Plush Action Figure
He’s plush! He’s poseable! He’s…bacon! From the Grammy winning kindie artist Gustafer Yellowgold, no less.
$10, Gustafer Yellowgold Store
Handmade Personalized Peg Dolls
Their name in…well, peg dolls.
$15 for 3 letters or initials, Dixie Chick Pegs on Etsy
Gross & Yucky Monsters and Aliens Watercolor Kit
Who says watercolor is just for still life paintings of boring vases?
$6.39, Amazon
Toddler Emoji Christmas PJ Set
No poop emoji! A Christmas miracle!
$14, JCPenney
Check the site for discount codes!
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Pom Pom Necklace
Not just pretty, it supports the Pervuian artists who make it.
$14, The Little Market
DIY Color-Your-Own Metallic Tattoo Kit
So they can be their own tattoo artist. No needles. (Eep!)
$15.95, Growing Tree Toys (yes, it’s a little over $15 but we love it)
Star Wars Porg Throw Blanket and Pillow Buddy
Yo, Porgs are hard to find these days!
$10.79 on sale at Target
Unicorn Poop Slime
Unicorn! Poop! Slime! It’s like the ultimate trifecta for every kid on earth.
$5, Michael’s
Rainbow Cloud Pillow
100% of the proceeds support Save the Children Hurricane Relief efforts. Now that’s a rainbow.
$4.99, IKEA
Little Helper Tool Box Toy Set
For your tiny builder.
$10 on sale, Pottery Barn Kids
Code UNWRAP for 20% off your order + free ship for a limited time
Faber-Castell Clay Art Kit
For kids who have aged out of Play-Doh.
$12.99 Michael’s
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