A Few More Gifts for Kids - Some Grown Ups Will Like These Too!


The Backpack Telescope from Sharper Image: The Backpack Telescope with Tripod was specially designed for travel. Take it to the beach, the campsite, or anywhere there’s a clear view of the night sky. With 118X magnification, it’s ideal for casual stargazing as well as more terrestrial pursuits. Features fully coated glass optical elements and a smooth functioning azimuth mount to help you locate objects horizontally or vertically. Includes tripod and carrying case. Ages 14+ Only $59


And this is Time's pick for best gift for kids this year: OSMO -- the video below explains it best.. Apparently the Apple Stores sell them for $79 so you can run in to your local store and still get it. If you order it because you want it for a birthday or sometime later - you can get $15 off the price if you order for delivery on December 30th - why not make it a New Years Day present?… CLICK HERE to see about both.



The Kymera Magic Wand Remote Control gives you the opportunity to perform magic in your own home! An ideal birthday, housewarming or Christmas gift for any Harry Potter fan, the Kymera Magic Wand Remote Control will have friends and family spellbound as you zap to your favorite shows or AMAZON for $80 (kind of expensive, but not if it's just the right thing).
even mute them with a flick of the wrist. Imagine walking into the room with your children and their Muggle friends watching TV, whipping out a magic wand from under your jacket and changing the channel in a flash. Why not add a magic spell into the equation to really impress them! Available on


Take it to the next level with this triple snowball blaster. Why throw snowballs when you can launch them instead? The Triple Snowball Blaster shoots snowballs up to 80 feet with amazing accuracy. First, use the built-in snowball press to make three perfect snowballs. Then, load a snowball into the launcher, pull back on the slingshot-style band… and let it fly. Your outdoor opponents will raise the white flag when they see you headed outside with the Triple Snowball Blaster. Ages 8+.  $39.99 at SharperImage



The movie Big brought this into our consciousness and now you can give it to someone yourself. "This soft keyboard features 25 large, touch-sensitive keys so you can literally tap out a melody. Or, find a partner and perform a duet. The Giant Piano Mat has five different play modes, eight instrument sounds, ten pre-programmed melodies, a built-in speaker and volume control, plus an input jack for your MP3 or CD player." Ages 3+The Giant Piano Mat, for $99


Fanciful bird wings - Choose from purple/blue as shown, brown/yellows, and greens  for only $16. Fabric with lovely feather detail comes with shoulder and finger straps, encouraging hours of imaginative play. Get on AMAZON.


Or how about these Eagle Plush costume wings! Spans 52". for only $13.71 also on AMAZON.

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