With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about that gift list. Not a shopper? Worried about battling crowds? Not sure what your kids want? Don’t worry! From the latest gadgets to the newest games, we’ve got a few things to get you started. And we haven’t forgotten the adults either! Here is the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide.
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Bandai Entry Grade Model Kits — $7-$30
We’ve heard kids 6 and up will love these entry-grade model kits. No glue, tools, or painting is involved in constructing these fun figures. Easy twist-off parts snap together to have your little one building their very own Gundam, Pokémon, or Dragon Ball characters in no time.
Available in various retail stores including Barnes & Noble and Target, and online.
Carrera GO! Mario Kart — $65.99
This race track set brings our favorite characters out of the video game and into our homes. The Carrera Go! Mario Kart set allows families to come together and build customizable tracks, race each other at high speeds, and spend quality, screen-free time together — all while enjoying the inner nostalgia of Mario and friends.
Available at select retail stores and online at Amazon and Target.
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Cookies from Maui Cookie Lady — $6.75-$8.75
For a taste of Hawaii without leaving home, order these gourmet hand-rolled cookies straight from Maui. Holiday flavors adults especially will love include Scrooged - Stuck at Home (made with Kahlua and pecan), Rumchata EggNog, and It’s a Wonderful Whiskey Life (with Bailey’s truffle stuffed in a Velvet cocoa cookie topped with crushed candy canes).
Available at themauicookielady.com.
eat2explore — $24.95/box
Explore the world through your kitchen with eat2explore’s kids’ subscription box service. Your kids will be immersed into a world of cultural experiences as you enjoy exotic ingredients and recipes from 18 different countries/regions. Kids will love to try arroz con pollo or beef shawarma while learning about facts that make each country unique, as well as discovering new places to add to their passports. Each box includes recipes, history, and geography and are the perfect way to learn more about our world. The boxes can be purchased one box at a time, or through a monthly subscription.
Available at eat2explore.com, Amazon, Williams Sonoma, and Kohl’s.
The Yoto Player — $99.99
The Yoto experience is built around content cards that are popped into the Yoto Player to unlock engaging stories, activities, and podcasts for kids to enjoy. Choose between a variety of classic and original stories in the content library, from Disney 5 Minute Frozen Stories to Beezus and Ramona, from The Planets and The Solar System to Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Yoto’s content collection contains cards suitable for children from birth to 12 years old. Starter pack/cards range from $10 to $35.
Available at us.yotoplay.com.
Beat the Parents — $15.99
In this new version of the popular kids vs. parents trivia game, everyone will have to put something on the line. First, write your wager on the included whiteboard — it can be serious (“kids will do the dishes”) or silly (“mom will cluck like a chicken”), but you’ll need to do it if your team loses! Kids and parents ask each other questions from the cards — move forward on the board for every correct answer. Land on a challenge space and go head-to-head with the other team: You might need to race paper airplanes or say a tongue twister to win the points! Players: 2-6, ages 6+.
Available at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
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Hedbanz Blastoff! — $19.99
Everyone’s favorite guessing game is back with a fun, new twist. Guess what’s on your head before 3 … 2 … 1 … BLAST OFF! Put on the Blastoff Band, load it with a card, and set the timer. Try to guess “What Am I?” while your team gives clues — but do it quickly, because your card will go flying when time runs out! Be the first team to guess three cards correctly before the buzzer. Win three rounds to win the game. The game contains two Hedbanz Blastoff Bands and 100 picture cards. Players: 4+, Ages 6+.
Available at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
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Little Global Citizens — $34.95+
Teach children about countries from around the world, their cultures, and the importance of diversity and tolerance with Little Global Citizens. Families can use this subscription service as a full education unit to teach their children about a specific country, or for older children, use them as a foundation for additional work. The activities allow children to work on math, science, language skills, creativity, cooking, comprehension — and the important skills of empathy and global awareness. Each box is filled with items from that country including authentic guides, crafts, games and puzzles, language skills, recipes, a story book, and more.
Available at little-global-citizens.com.
Honeydew Scrumptious Side Sleeper Pillow — $99
Got a side sleeper on your gift list? Give the gift of a good night's sleep! There will be no more tossing and turning with this Scrumptious Side Sleeper Pillow. A curved shoulder cut-out, firm yet adjustable loft, naturally cooling fill, and made-in-America quality help keep the spine in alignment for comfortable zzz’s all night long. Great for mom, dad, grandparents, and more!
Available at honeydewsleep.com and Amazon.