Great Gifts For Kids 2017

I try to hunt down the cool and unusual. There's so much out there, especially for kids! Yet today it's all on sale on Cyber Monday. If you like anything, go for it as some are going fast.

This is so cool for a kid. It will engage their mind, and their hands and get them away from a computer screen for hours. Made up of 144 pieces, they can color them first, then construct it to make their own rig. The parts, while made of cardboard, do move! The Excavator Mechanical Shovel Cardboard Construction kit- only $25 from WorldMarket.com.

TIP: While they have several shipping options, you may want to call your local store to see if they have it - and they should go fast so ask them to hold it - even if you have to give them a credit card over the phone)! 




This is different, pretty and fun. The Pucker Up Sleeping Bag. Outer fabric is made of 100% polyester; 100% cotton interior fabric. Filled with polyester batting. Pillow insert sold separately. $99 from Pottery Barn. On sale for Cyber Monday at $59 - but even if you see this later, there are always 10-30% off deals to take advantage of. 

Boy, this is cool - For the kid whose head is in the stars. This space ship canopy playhouse has five lookout windows and an embroidered American flag. $149 on sale from $189 from the Land of Nod.

For more room, how about the Camper Playhouse on sale for $198.97 from $249?



You can also go with a Teepee (scroll through to see all the colors and patterns) for as low as $79 and 99, or a larger Perennial Playhouse for $99.

Now how about an organic baking kit for the fun and frolic of it? This has to be great for those with kids or for the kid in everyone. You can send a gift card and let them pick or choose something you think they'd like. The decorations are chemical free. From FoodStirs. Get 30% off Cyber Monday with the Code CYBER30

I love this Celebration Rainbow Pancake Kit for $18.99



or these Movie Night Cupcake kits for the same price.

LITTLE ANIMAL KITS:  Have hours of fun with young and old alike making little animals out of felt. It's a super way to get kids away from their screens and engage them in dexterous fun is this Wild Friends featuring a dolphin, a bat, a kangaroo, koala and Peacock all for $21.99.

If I Had a Hammer - A great little workbench for ages 3 on up. Looks like it would take a long time to get bored with this. Simple assembly, 41 pieces in all including wooden play hammer, saw, wrench, screwdriver, ruler, hardware and tool storage.  On sale at $79.20 from $99 from Land of Nod. DO check it out to see the pieces up close. It's a winner!



How about this deluxe Puppet Theater!?! This sturdy wooden proscenium with red curtains on a non-tip base with room for two puppeteers can provide all they need to let their imagination soar. only $45.89 on AMAZON.  

You can buy puppets like these Palace Pals for $13.99 from Melissa and Doug...


or make your own like with this Monster Puppet kit for $24.99 also on Amazon.



Never seen this before: A BBQ and rotisserie set where you can make your own play-kebobs! Comes with wooden food items, BBQ sauce, utensils, and a rotating skewer, all of which store neatly in barbecue. Easy-to-grip spatula, tongs, knife, and basting brush are safe and kid-friendly. Great way to teach fire safety too. 24 pieces for $33.76 on Amazon.

Find more gift ideas for kids under the For Kids Category of prior blog posts. If links no longer work, Google around.

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