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Gifts my children have loved over the years
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items Only gifts my children have actually loved and played with regularly.
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My daughter has a magic themed room and these were the perfect final touch. Working well over a year later and haven't even needed to change the batteries. Used most nights for 30min - 45min before bed.
Flameless Floating Candles with Wand，20 Pcs Magic LED Hanging Taper Candles，Flickering Battery Operated Taper Candle with Wand Remote
Currently occupying our kitchen table as I speak. Daughter loves puzzles and these has had such fun artwork, they hold together well, and it's something we can do as a family.
Magic Puzzle Company The Spooky Shire Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000pc
My daughter is VERY into Legos. This has been her favorite set so far, but any of the Minecraft Legos are a hit with her.
LEGO Minecraft The Parrot Houses Building Toy 21282
My kids love them, my husband and I still love them. Sometimes I get carried away building with them even when they are done playing. 😅
Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Collectible Tin, 111 Pieces, Model Building Kit
Pairs great with the Lincoln Logs. Both kids will have a full battle across the living room floor.
TOY Life Army Men Toys for Boys, Toy Soldiers Die Cast Vehicles Play Set 95 Pieces Army Toys, Army Men Action Figures Boys Gift for Holiday, Includes Army Guys Base Toy Props 4 Military Toy Vehicles
We ended up with 2 of these. Great for toddlers. When they eventually throw them. You won't have an injured sibling or broken tv.
Spark Create Imagine Foam Peg Building Blocks, 100 Pieces, Baby and Toddler Toys
Great starter set to see if your kids like it. Mine like hiding them in town for other people to find.
Made by Me Create Your Own Multicolor Rock Art, Boys and Girls, Child, Ages 6+
Another hit with both kids. Hours of fun. my son washes his and recolors. My daughter likes to just display them.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Dinosaur Glow Combo Pack, Dino Gift for Kids, Dinosaur Toys, Ages 3+
We didn't expect these to be a big of a hit as they are. We picked a couple of different colors. A year later and they are still playing with them. They like building lego mazes for the bugs to run through.
HEX BOTS Starter Set Nano Playset, for Ages 3 & Up
My son played with his for years before he was over it. Worked great the entire time, gave it to a friend with younger kids and they still play with it.
SYNCFUN Bubble Lawn Mower, Bubble Machine Summer Outdoor Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Bubbles for Kids 2 4 6 Years Birthday Toy
My mom bought one for my daughter and I ended up having to get my son one he loved it so much. They can spend a strangely long amount of time putting coins in. They love knowing exactly how much they have saved up.
Syenll Digital Counting Piggy Bank, 1.8L Large Coin Counter with LCD Display Money Saving Jar for Kids Gift
My kids love paint by numbers, and found these especially fun.
2pk Paint by Number Wood Panels - Mondo Llama™
One of my son's favorite Nerf Toys.
Nerf Minecraft Diamond Pickaxe Toy Launchers and Blasters
I remember having one as a kid myself and loving it. So I'm not surprised both of my kids loved theirs.
Little Tikes Toy Sports T-Ball Set - Red
Another pleasant surprise. It was a small Easter basket filler and has been a favorite and played with often. They are holding up well so far.
Play Day Glider Plane – 15" Wingspan, Highly Durable Toy Aircraft for Kids
Any of the robo alive fish are a big hit.
Robo Alive Robotic Swimming Fish (Orange) by ZURU - Bath Toy for Boys and Girls Ages 3+
Great for older kids and teens. Better than any console out there. Larger game selection for all ages. More affordable games, and you ACTUALLY own the games unlike every other company atm.
Valve Steam Deck OLED,7.4" 1280 x 800px Handheld Gaming Console,16GB RAM 512GB SSD,90Hz,Steam OS 3.0,5AVE
One of my daughter's favorite Lego sets.
LEGO Pokémon Eevee - Collectible Building Set for Adults, Ages 18+ - Posable Pokémon Figure for Display - Desk, Bookshelf or Home Office Decor - Gift for Men & Women - 72151
One of my son's favorites and plays with it constantly.
Nano Wall Climber