If you are looking for a religious gift for your child or even your godchildren, you’ve got to check out Shining Light Dolls! They make adorable little Saints that will help get your children acquainted with religious figures. We own several of their vinyl figures and I purchased their new St. Joseph Doll for my youngest son for his stocking. It’s so cute and I can’t wait to give it to him!

Price: $13-25

Montessori Busy Board

This is the perfect educational toy for busy little hands! This basic skills busy board includes different buckles (belt and seat belt), buttons, a zipper, shoe laces and a snap pocket. This Montessori sensory busy board emulates real world challenges, so kids ages 18 months and up can learn real life skills and practice essential dressing skills at their own pace while having fun. It is a great toy for children to learn dress themselves, a good educational toy for preschool teaching aids, perfect for homeschooling and fun for adults of all ages to show children how each of the fastens work. Bonus: No batteries!

Price: $19

Babies ages 18 months and up will love making this puzzle with these silly robots and then standing them up for pretended play. Using these cute wooden robot puzzle pieces helps develop imagination and creativity, social skills, self discovery, problem solving, physical skills and fine motor skills too. Puzzles are an excellent gift for toddlers who are learning to do things with their hands.

If robots aren’t your toddler’s thing, there is also an excellent chunky fish puzzle from Melissa and Doug that helps toddlers begin to learn colors. If you want to work on teaching them shapes, the Melissa & Doug Chunky Shape Puzzle is a great choice.

My 18 month old’s favorite puzzle is the Melissa & Doug Farm Puzzle because he likes to make the sounds of the animals while he’s making the puzzle. No matter which puzzle you choose, your child is sure to benefit from making puzzles at this age!

Hape is a household name for mom’s that like great quality toys that enhance their baby’s creative and social skills while they have fun.

This Stay Put Rattle Set is perfect from the moment they can start grabbing at toys up till 24 months old. Baby will have fun with these three cute and colorful sea creatures. Your baby will have tons of fun playing with the turtle, octopus, and whale while being amazed at the unique sound each rattle makes when shaken. This toy trio also introduces babies to the wonders of sound and makes a great gift!

Price: $13

Wobble Board

The Wooden Balance Board is whatever you want it to be – just use your imagination! It can be a seesaw, a bridge, a shop, a slide, a cabin, a stepping stone, a race track for cars, a lounge chair, fitness equipment, a puppet, a small football goal, a tunnel and more! Kids ages 18 months and up love this open-ended toy that helps them learn gross motor skills, enhances their imagination, and gives them plenty of exercise too! You wouldn’t think you could get so much from a curved wooden board, but you’ll find this is so much more than that.

Celebrate the beauty of everyday with Hearth & Hand
— created exclusively for Target in collaboration with Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand by the beloved Chip & Joanna Gaines.

Finally, a collection of toys and gifts that celebrate the beauty of simplicity and going back to the basics. From the stunning Wooden Toy Kitchen to the adorable Wooden Farm School Bus and cute Farm Animals Set to go inside, there is just something about these toys that makes them irresistible to both adults and children. Lots of these toys from this collection will be under our tree this Christmas!

Kids love coloring on paper and coloring books, so how much more will they love coloring these adorable little pets?! Crayola hit it out of the park with their line of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie sets!

Color the cute little “pets” with the included washable markers and when they are done, they can wash them in the little tub (included with some sets) or take them into the bath with them for a good scrub. Then they can recolor them again and again! This open-ended toy allows for creative play time after time along with the enjoyments of being able to wash the little critters. Both boys and girls will love these sets, and there are lots to choose from including a brand new Scribble Scrubbie Pet Set that is available for pre-order on Amazon and will ship in time for Christmas!

Don’t wait for the training wheels. Teach your toddler the proper riding technique now rather than later.

With the K7 Balance Trike you get 3 RIDE-ON TOYS IN 1!
Go from balance trike to tricycle to balance bike, safely and easily with this kid-safe design.

Solid wheel hubs prevent tiny feet and laces from getting caught while riding or pedaling. Plus, these smart wheels won’t scratch or damage kitchen or hardwood floors, thanks to their durable, soft EVA foam construction.

Best of all, it’s easy for parents to assemble and transform. No complicated instructions or hard-to-find tools needed. This is the ideal gift for Christmas!

Creating fun, one-of-a-kind robots is a snap! Kids can mix and match these fun robot parts in 9 different shapes to build a variety of freestanding robots that are ready for an adventure. Snap-Bots from Learning Resources are durable wooden builders that feature easy-snap connections that help children sharpen their fine motor skills as they create up to 6 bots at once. This will also help with shape recognition so it’s a great open-ended building toy for ages 3-6 years old! The set includes 36 pieces.

Price: $40

Aroma Silly Putty

What’s better than play doh? Silly putty of course! And what’s even better than that?! SCENTED SILLY PUTTY! This is a great stocking stuffer and fun for all ages, especially sensory kids! I grabbed this Winter Gift Set of putty for 2 of my boys and I know they are going to love it! Crayola also makes a Fall Gift Set with more delicious scents too.

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer, check our Thinking Aaron’s Mini Tins Holiday Trio that includes Rudolph’s Nose (red), Evergreen (green) and Let It Glow (blue). Not only are they affordable, it’s a great gift to have on hand if you need a last minute gift for any child ages 6 and up!

Mindware also makes a Holiday Memories Gift Set of 3 delicious smelling putty you should check out as well!

In the veterinary practice from the Schleich® Farm World all the animal patients are lovingly treated and nursed back to health by your aspiring Veterinarian! She always has the right equipment ready to go and with the help of the X-ray image hanging on the wall, the vet can treat her patients on the examination table and quickly get the right medication out of her doctor’s case. She can also check the weight of the rabbits using her scale. Then it’s time for the next patient!

The Veterinarian practice from Schleich® Farm World is the winner of many distinguished toy awards, such as Good Housekeeping 2020 Best Toy Award, Country Living 2020 Holiday Winner, and The Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy 2020. It’s no wonder why it’s almost sold out! Don’t wait to grab this one!

Price: $59.99

Stick Together Craft Kits

This year has been mentally draining for all of us, especially young kids who can’t fully grasp the gravity of what’s going on with the pandemic and the world in general. Making time for quiet, hands-on activities like puzzles and crafts can not only give kid’s the peace and quiet they deserve but can also improve the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, which helps with concentration, memory, and motivation as well as help boost overall mental health. Instead of having kids do yet another jigsaw puzzle, switch things up and give them something they really love—stickers!

StickTogether is similar to paint by number where the child uses a coded poster board and a color key code that tells them where each sticker goes on the board. Once all of the stickers have been placed on the board, a fun pixelated image forms that they can hang on their wall or give as a gift! With over 40 kits to choose from, there is something for everyone! StickTogether craft kits make a great gift for kids ages 5 and up. It’s fun for adults too!

Tortilla Blanket

This might sound like a ridiculous gift, but you’ve got to trust me on this one! My boys are constantly trying to “burrito” each other in my throw blankets all the time. This double-sided tortilla blanket is EXACTLY what they needed! It’s HUGE at 60 Inches in diameter, super soft, cozy, and has a very realistic burritos pattern made with eco-friendly dyes.

This is a great, inexpensive gift that you’ll be surprised how 6-8 year olds will really get a kitck out of this thing! It will be a huge hit! Great gift for a Yankee swap as well.

Price: $29

Crunchy Slime Kit

I haven’t met a kid that didn’t like slime! What’s more fun than making your own satisfy Crunchy Slime!

Elmer’s liquid glue is washable, safe, nontoxic, and great for kids who want to make their own slime. This kit comes with magical liquid, an all-in-one formula that eliminates the need for contact lens solution and baking soda or other additives. It even comes with different glues and activators so kids can discover new slime creations.

There is a Confetti Slim Kit and a Color Changing Kit that comes with a light too!

Price: $10

An amazing 424-page compendium of knowledge to satisfy all curious minds, packed full of incredible facts you can trust from the experts behind Britannica! Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A-Z, this encyclopedia has a narrative arc, telling the story of the world from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future!

Price: $30.00

Upgrade the gift with a Britannica Kids subscription! Every article is available at 3 different reading levels to grow with your child or share amongst siblings. The subscription also gives you access to Britannica’s new learning platform, a kid-friendly dictionary, and downloadable activities.

Price: $8.99/month after 7-day free trial

Elevate your family game night with Rummikub Onyx.

This sophisticated set features unique, never-before-seen black Rummikub tiles which serve as the perfect backdrop to the vibrantly colored, engraved numbers.

It’s no surprise that Rummikub is one of the most popular games of all-time. It has all the elements that make a great game: it’s easy to learn and fast-moving!

It’s also ideal for a wide range of ages — from kids to parents to grandparents.

• Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs or groups, Rummy style – the first player to use all of their tiles wins!
• Fast-paced, easy gameplay is ideal for people of different ages to play together!
• For 2-4 players, ages 8 and up!

This is one of our favorite games for family game night with our kids 6, 10, and 13. They love playing this game with their grandparents too. It’s the perfect game for the whole family!

Nerdy Nummies

Aspiring baker? Beloved YouTube star Rosanna Pansino has everything your little chef needs to make delicious baked treats! Rosanna’s first cookbook, Nerdy Nummies, is full of her all-time favorite geeky recipes as well as fabulous new recipes that are exclusive to this book. Baking All Year Round is her second recipe book full of delicious and fun holiday recipes and treats for special occasions. My 13 year old daughter is obsessed with Pansino’s cookbooks and adorable line of Wilton Products (see right).

From cute spatulas and measuring cups, to an adorable apron with Rosanna’s signature pixel heart design, these fun baking essentials are not only affordable, they are practical too! These would make an excellent gift for the geeky girl on your list or any aspiring baker. Rosanna makes baking fun and attainable!

Let her explore her creative side with The Child Eyeshadow Palette from Colourpop! Grab it quick while it’s still in stock!!!

The Child Eyeshadow Palette is a monochromatic olive green palette that features a range of glamourous finishes from matte, metallic, and ColourPop’s iconic Super Shock formula that she will love. She can create the cutest looks in the galaxy with these fun olives, golds, and neutral tones that will compliment any skintone. Colourpop’s highly coveted eyeshadows are extremely pigmented and apply evenly with an ultra-velvety and silky finish. This long wearing formula contains a unique combination of softer powders which adheres easily to the eyes, gives a soft focus effect, and blends smoothly and evenly every time. It’s the perfect gift for girls that love makeup and Baby Yoda!

Price: $16

Upgrade your kick with a ride as smooth as it looks. Going places? The K8 Titan will help get you there. Fast.

Why get the K8 Titan? Because it’s light enough to be carried when you need to. Just fold, lock, and go. Plus it has extra-large wheels with extra-precise ABEC-9 bearings for a super smooth ride that other scooters just can’t match. You’ll know the difference right away and you’ll never turn back.

Price: $79.99