These are the ones that did not just have five minutes of fame before getting lost in the basement closet. They are constantly in use. The fan favorites. The ones I would buy again.
This trampoline has survived midwest weather (although we do pack away from December - March) for two years. Pleased with the quality and the amount of us it has gotten from my kids.
Jumpzylla Trampolines – JUMPZYLLA
If you have a little builder who needs a challenge, these things rock. There are some seriously complex challenges to tackle – or they can be used for free-stacking or building.
KEVA Planks
Grab two to allow for games. Shake up the games by allowing more points for certain targets. These things are ALWAYS out. ALWAYS.
Soccer Goals for Backyard, Training & Match Play
A Minecraft-inspired building set. Magnetic blocks stick together to allow building in new ways.
Magnetic Blocks 100PCS Building Tiles
Every time this thing comes out, there are giggles. I just wish it would transition to ceilings.
HEX BOTS Wall Crawler Gecko with Wall Climber Tech
Super cool set for aspiring engineers. They get to see (and hear) the cause and effect as they build different circuits.
SNAP CIRCUITS® - Shop By Brand - Elenco Electronics
Our Generation Dolls are the economical version of the American Girl doll. My daughter loves hers. And it has held up pretty well.
All 18-inch Dolls
This is a great way to keep my athletes active in midwestern winters. You can play solo or against another player. Tons of different games. We tried a cheaper brand first and it was a nightmare. This has been great.
Pop-A-Shot
Experiences are great – Like a gift card to a trampoline park or a ski hill, or a children's museum.
Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park | Crystal Lake, IL
A win for both my kids, even the one who doesn't like crafts.
Paint by Sticker: Create 12 Masterpieces
My kids are obsessed with gem dig kits. Yes, they are a one and done – but they take a solid hour to do. And then they do all kinds of things with the gems.
Discovery Kids Gemstone Dig STEM Science Kit
This was a gift from someone that was not me. And I hate it. But they love it. And they can hide it for each other - so I am not required for use :)
Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek by Relatable
The not so obvious use – attach a swing to it in the winter months. They use it more to swing than anything else. But my daughter also uses the bar for its intended purpose.
Gymnastics Bar
An easy to understand, quick game that you can bring along anywhere.
Spot it!
For sleepovers, for movie nights, for forts. So many uses.
Wake In Cloud: Sleeping Bags
A neat way to art. Stick to foil to the picture and you have a really cool finished product. Easy for kids to use on their own.
Foil Fun
The BIG version of Perler beads for little hands. Get ready to iron :)
Biggie Beads
They can listen to all the songs that annoy me in their own rooms. They can listen to stories, ask questions, and even call mom in the event of an emergency!
2022 Kids Echo Dot 5th Gen | Owl Design for Kids
How cool are these puzzles?! I will say they are way more challenging than a traditional puzzle. So if your kid can do a 200 piece puzzle, I would try a 100 for this brand.
