2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here!

Does picking out the perfect gifts have you stressed?  I know the feeling. Busy schedules, tons of parties and the eternal question of what to buy the kids for the holidays can leave even the calmest parents wishing they were part elf.

Don’t worry I’ve got you covered. As usual, I’ve spent the year researching and playing with the coolest toys and collectibles on the market. The unique items on my Holiday Gift Guide are sure to please “kids” of all ages.  And “kids” includes “KIDults”!

**Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I may have received samples in order to facilitate reviews but I only recommend items that I personally stand by.

Kid Congeniality’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Animals and Plush-

1. Bene Buddies- Bene Buddies help children learn & reinforce positive character traits using a unique token reward system. Each plush comes with a story book & 15 Bene Buddies tokens. Our favorite is Sparkle the rescue dog who helps teach kids how to care for their pets.
2. Bumpas– Adorable weighted plus that gives realistic hugs thanks to the arm size.
3. Care Bears x Hello Kitty–
4. Fuggler- Funny Ugly Monsters you’ll love.
5. Cookiemonium-  Available at Claire’s and Its Sugar.

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Arts & Crafts-

1.  Highlights Big Book of Activities for Little Kids– Want a discount- Find out how to get 30% off here.
2. Crayola Light Ups-  Each recolorable “Light-Ups” includes 3 washable markers.
3. Jot Pocket Writing Tablet- (Boogie Board) Easily clips to any backpack for endless on-the-go entertainment.
4. Melissa and Doug Sticker Wow– Includes 24 pg. activity pad with 300 stickers.
5. Woobles- Adorable crochet kits for beginners.

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Kids Books- 

1. How The North Pole Works- Read our Review here.
2. The Legend of Little Glow Storybook– Read our Review here.
3. Elephant Touch- Read our Review here.
4. What in the World is Ezra’s Art?  Read our Review here.
5. The Soil in Jackies Garden– Read our Review here.

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Games & Puzzles

1. Penny Cake Puzzles-The Join Around Puzzle is our favorite in this unique collection. Everyone works on a slice of the puzzle that matches their skill level!
2. Hitster- (Teens & Adults) Groove to the biggest hits of the last 100 years.
3. Imposter!-Clarendon Games- (Ages 8+) A mystery game of social deduction & bluffing. Can you unmask the imposter? Available at Amazon.
4. Priorities- Clarendon Games- (Teens & Adults)- How well do your friends really know you? Available at Target & Amazon.
5. Floats McGoats- (Ages 10+)- Build a sturdy raft & save your shipwrecked goats.

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Coding/Stem/Building

1. Gecko Run Deluxe- (Thames & Kosmos)- Design vertical marble runs with flexible tracks that do not require support structures enabling higher runs with fewer pieces.
2. Star Wars Death Star Action Set Marble Run- (Ravensberger at Target)- Experience the epic battle between light and dark sides with Gravitrax.
3. Coding Critters- (Learning Resources)- Kids can design their own endless coding challenges with the 22-piece pet Playset.
4. Magna-Tiles Space- 32 magnetic building tiles with a shuttle storage container. It comes with an astronaut figure & 6 new microMAGS pieces.
5. Team Green! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #6)- The latest in the Questioneers series helps the young scientists of tomorrow learn along with Ada.

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Dolls:

1. LUV Dolls- (Walmart)– LUV Fashion Dolls exude limitless style & unique charm.
2. Decora Girlz- Read all about the colorful Girlz –> HERE<–
3. Positively Perfect Toddler Dolls (Dr. Lisa)- soft-bodied toddlers representing a variety of ethnicities.
4. Disney ily 4Ever 100 Dolls (Jakks Pacific)- “Disneybounding” Fashionistas.
5. Disney Doorables Adoorbs (Walmart)- Includes Doorables figure with attachable bag clip, Club Card, VIP card, convention lanyard, stand, 3 accessories & a foldout package with play backdrops.

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Blind Bags & Collectibles:

1. Booksy Monster Tales– 6 articulated monsters, includes a legible mini book.
2. XOX Kweenies- (Moose Toys)- Fabulous Kweens that are fierce & full of attitude!
3. Squishmallows Squish-a-longs– Over 140 1 inch Mini SQUISH to collect!
4. Disney Crystal Surprise-(Cray-Z-Art) Incudes 1 Crystal Mini Disney Figure, 2 accessories, & compound, either Cra-Z-Slimy slime or Cra-Z-Sand.
5. Dragon Eggz- The viral TikTok sensation!

Gaming/Electronics/Tech-

1. The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom– For more Nintendo Holiday ideas-> Read This!
2. Super Mario Party Jamboree– Want more Nintendo Holiday ideas–> Read This!
3. Bitzee Disney- 30 Characters inside reacts to swipes, tilts & taps.
4. Real Stitch FX– (WOW Stuff)- 18″ Animatronic Plush, 100+ Action & Sound Combos. 
5. NES Style Air Pod Case- #IYKYK- this is how to look even cooler than you are.

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Holiday Gifts By Age:

Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

1. Readyland Books– Interactive Books You Can Talk To (Works With Alexa!)
2. PAW Patrol: The Ultimate Film & TV Collection– Read more –>HERE<–
3. V-Tech Shake it Bluey- (Ages 3-6) Bop, turn, tap & press 5 different parts of Bluey.
4. Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll- (6 Mos+) plays music, words & phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel.
5. Cotton Candykins- These lovable pets have sweet cotton candy scents & long, colorful “cotton candy” hair ready for you to style and customize!

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Tweens & Teens:

1. Lava Lamp Kit (Schylling)- Mix & match the materials to create your own unique and colorful lamp.
2. Drench-Soda Game (MUKUKIM)- Roll the dice, shake the can…the last person to stay dry wins!
3. Sticki Rolls Stick Book- Every Sticki Roll on the bracelet contains 10 holographic mini stickers that you can pull & share!
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Series Collection DVDs–  Cowabunga! Experience the original 10 seasons of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated saga! 23 discs!  Read more –>HERE<–
5. Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones- Features up to 50 hours of battery life and quality sound,

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KIDults! Plain ‘Ol Fun For The Young at Heart:

1. NeeDoh Snow Globe-  The cutest, squishiest holiday stress reliever ever!
2. SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary DVD Sets: The little rascal is 25 years young & there are 2 fun DVD sets to commemorate the big milestone. Another 100 Episodes features the complete seasons 10-14 on 14 discs. SpongeBobSquarePants: The Best 300 Episodes Ever includes the complete seasons 1-14 on 44 discs.
3. Peanuts Light-Up Christmas Puzzle– (RoseArt)
4. Frame The Fun (Penny Cake)-
5. Everyday Delicious- Rocco DiSpirito- Yes, the 90s wonder chef has a new cookbook out and trust me the recipes are delicious. 

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Need more gift ideas? You Check out more of my favorite items of the year covered in past posts: Nintendo

Happy Shopping Friends!