A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

You made it through Thanksgiving and survived Black Friday, but you still haven't scooped up that perfect toy for your little one? Shopping for that perfect toy can be tricky and there's always one big seller that every kid wants and sells out everywhere. I'm looking at you Zhu Zhu Pets. Here's a breakdown of the biggest toy trends this holiday that promise a real bang for your buck. 

Blast from the Past: The eighties are back, and it's true in toy land too. Everyone's favorite board games are getting a makeover for this generation, from Clue: Secrets and Spies, to Candy Land: Sweet Celebration. 

You Design It: Crafts continue to be great gift for parents on a budget. Plus kids love being creative. Let's them play fashion designer with Harumika Styling Sets that include colorful fabrics, no sewing involved, and a USB camera to capture their stylish creations. 

Collect Them All: Bakugan figures are still flying off the shelves much to every little boy's delight and girls are vying for the newest computer collectible, FAMPS dolls. Plug them into your computer and unlock secrets and connect with other tweens. They make perfect stocking stuffer.

Go Gadgets Go: Just like adults, kids love shiny new gadgets, but when it comes to buying tech gear for kids, it's all about something they can grow with. Leapfrog's new Zippity game system gets kids active and learning as the game adjusts to their skill levels. And the Eyeclops Mini Projector doubles as a gift for the whole family, so everyone can enjoy their favorite movies and games projected onto any wall. 

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