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Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Girls (All Under $40)
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items This list is filled with fun and affordable gift ideas for kids, all priced under $40. From creative toys and crafts to cute surprises they’ll actually use, these picks make great birthday gifts, holiday presents, or special little treats without bre...
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Lego
Play-Doh/Kinetic Sand
Colouring & Activity Books
Barbie/Dolls
Animals
Decor
Lego
Never have too much lego
This Disney Princess Lego set is a great little gift. It's offers reusability because once made it actually twirls! Lego toys are great activities for various ages too!
LEGO Disney Princess Twirling Ariel Toy 43259
Lego friends sets have quickly become a favourite of ours. They're easy to build and offer lots of imaginative play!
LEGO Friends Cotton Candy Stand & Scooter 42643
Play-Doh/Kinetic Sand
These keep my kids entertained and quiet for long periods 😊
This play doh blender set is a great gift option to add to a childs collection. It encourages fun pretend play making smoothies and provides hours of fun!
Play-Doh Swirlin' Smoothies Toy Blender Playset
Kintetic sand is another fantastic handson toy option for kids. This provides nearly endless fun and its easy to clean up! Win Win!
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Purple Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+
These work great as stocking stuffers, easter basket fillers or just little because gifts! They're cute little playdoh type toys that never dry out! Extended life of playdoh is always great!
DohKins Unicorn Single Pack Character - Dough Never Dries, Ages 2+, DohKins Never-Dry Dough
We love kinetic sand and this little set is great because my kids also love ice cream 🍨 great for creative, independent play time! Kids have so much fun making ice cream treats and the mess is minimal!
Kinetic Sand Scents, Ice Cream Treats Playset with 3 Colors Scented Play Sand & 6 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up, Kinetic Sand Scents Playset
This a great set for kids who love ice cream treats! it comes with some fun split colour playdoh pots to make fun treats. It also provides lots of replayability which is super important for me.
Play-Doh Magical Frozen Treats Playset for Kids 3 Years and Up with 14 Tools and 4 Dual-Color Cans Including 2 Sparkle, Non-Toxic, PD MAGICAL FROZEN TREATS PLAYSET
Colouring & Activity Books
Toy alternatives
A fun, less messy alternative to paint by number. Great independent activity for a rainy day or when parents just need a break. It's also a great alternative to screen time and can be helpful when out at restaurants, when travelling etc.
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Lots of Love
These scribble scrubbie sets are great because they come with a storage case (Love that) and they provide long lasting fun because they're washable!
Scribble Scrubbie Pets Arctic Igloo, Colourful arctic pets
Barbie/Dolls
We apparently can't ever have too many
These little disney surprise sets are cute for a birthday gift or stocking stuffer. My kids love blind boxes and disney so I know these would be a hit!
Mattel Disney Princess/Villains Tower Surprise Doll & Playset
A great gift for a little girl or boy who loves to take care of babies 😍 Promotes role playing and independent play which is crucial. This set also doesnt break the bank!
BATHTIME BABY, MY SWEET BABY PL BATHTIME BABY
My girls love pushing their babies in the stroller super cute for free play time and role playing. This stroller can also help keep them focused in the stores instead of running around they can push their baby alongside you.
My Sweet Baby Umbrella Style Baby Stroller, Fits dolls up to 18"
Animals
Cute animal gifts and plushies
These are a budget friendly alternative to the larger sets available. I think they're great for role playing and building responsilbility with pets.
Little Live Pets Mama Surprise Minis Mouse
These rainocorns are so adorable! Kids love the excitement of opening them to see which one they get! They also come with a bunch of extras adding to the value!
Rainbocorns Axolotlcorn Surprise
Decor
Cute decor
The squishmallow blanket is a great gift because it combines something little girls love with something practical! Any squishmallow loving kid would love to get this as a gift!
Squishmallows "Falling Hearts" Silk Touch Throw, Squishmallows SilkTouchThrow
This back rest pillow is great for any book loving girls. Its cute unicorn design along with its practical design is a win in my book.
Hometrends Kids Unicorn Bedrest
This starry sky projector light is great for providing some light at night, but not enough to be overstimulating. It also has colour changing options to mix it up and keep it fun!
Star Projector Night Light for Kids - Purple
This light up stuffy storage option is perfect for kids with more stuffys than they know what to do with. I love the colours and the lights add a great little touch!
Dremisland Stuffed Animal Storage Hammock Purple
This plug in light is less of a gift and just more of a practical handy light to have in dark hallways or bathrooms at night. The colour changing options are just a fun alternative to white lights.
Night Lights Plug In [2 Pack], 8-Color RGB LED
Games
Always need new games for family game nights
Guess who is a quintessential board game. It's relatively easy to play with kids and offers lots of reusability making it a great gift for someone who doesn't have it.
Guess Who? Original Guessing Game, Board Game, Easy to Load Frame, Double-Sided Character Sheet, Ages 6 and up
This stitch themed bop it is very on trend right now. Stitch is such a classic disney character and the bop it game is classic. This game helps kids with motor skills and hand eye coordination and is just loads of fun!
Bop It! Disney Stitch Edition Game, Ages 8 and up
Great game for kids, easy to play which means less frustration and more fun!
Hungry Hungry Hippos Board Game, Ages 4 and up
This hover soccer ball is a great gift especially for days where playing outside isn't possible. It can provide lots of energy burning fun and keep kids occupied for long periods of time.
Hover Soccer Ball Unicorn Toy with Light & Music