It's almost time for "How do I budget myself shopping for the kids?" season! Instead of breaking the bank buying gifts because every time you spend too much money, an elf dies (kidding), why not check out our list of 38 hot (and cheap) Christmas gifts for the kiddos? All 20 bucks and under, your job as Santa will be more rewarding and less anxiety producing once January comes around and you're looking at those bank accounts wondering, "Did I really need to spend that much?"
Nope! No, you didn't, so shop off of this list and set a few dollars aside for wine once your family or in-laws start to wear you down over the holidays.
The sweet and sparkly Glimmies Glimtern ($16) is sure to be a hit.
The objective of the Spray Off Play Off Game ($20)? Try to stay dry!
Kids can create tons of shapes with Tegu Travel Pals Magnetic Wooden Building Toy Blocks ($20).
Kids can read the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! ($9) on Christmas Day while waiting for dinner.
Now, honestly, what kid wouldn't want Walter the Farting Dog ($14)?
Get ready to Hulk smash with the Marvel Avengers Endgame Hulk Deluxe Figure ($14).
The Etch A Sketch ($15) is a classic for a reason!
Host your own wrestling tournament with the VT Mini Combat Action Wrestling Toy Figure Play Set ($18).
There are lots of styles to explore with the Barbie Fashionistas Doll ($8).
Creating wearable works of art with the Create Basics Tie-Dye Kit ($18)? Yes, please.
Kids can spend hours trying to beat each other in a round of Hasbro Connect 4 ($8).
How cute are the accessories on the Enchantimals Sleepover Night Owl Doll ($15)?
Your little one can create anything their heart desires with the Play-Doh Stamp 'n' Shape Toolkit ($15).
Princesses and board games? The Disney Princess Pop Up Board Game ($15) has got all the essentials.
Your kids will love the mix of genres in the Angry Birds Star Wars (Nintendo Wii) ($15).
We love the Kinetic Sand Sandcastle Set ($10) because it's all the fun of the beach without having to dump out your shoes.
The color-coded Peaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot! Board Game ($16) grows with your child.
Hang with your favorite adventurers while playing Disney's Phineas and Ferb For Nintendo DS ($8).
The bright lights and playful tunes of the Fisher-Price Bright Beats Juniors Beatbo Interactive Bobble Head ($2, originally $8) will entrance youngsters.
Discover the heart of Te Fiti with Disney Moana's Magical Seashell Necklace ($12).
Zip around with the Hot Wheels Rooftop Race Garage Playset ($15).
Celebrate the most famous mice with the Lego Duplo Disney Mickey & Minnie Birthday Parade ($18).
Dress for a royal adventure in the Disney Elena of Avalor Adventure Dress ($19).
Let your kid emulate their heroes with the Fisher-Price Little People Police Car ($14).
Step up playtime with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Toy Blaster ($14).
You'll win the holidays if you bring home the Shopkins Shoppies Wynter Frost Doll Special Edition ($20).
How cute is the Nickelodeon JoJo Siwa Dreaming of Unicorns Plush With Bag ($15)?
Hang with Lightning McQueen and all his friends that come in the Disney Pixar Cars Mini Racers 10-Pack ($20).
You kid will adore cuddling up with a Paw Patrol Plush Pup Pals, Marshall ($19).
Spend some time building the Lego Creator Mighty Dinosaurs ($12) with your kid — they'll love it!
Really get them in the Christmas spirit by reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ($5).
If they don't have the Shopkins Happy Places Kitty Kitchen Welcome Pack ($20), it's a good place to start.
Your kid will love collecting the Num Noms Starter Pack Series 3 ($20).
The best way to beat the bad guys? This DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman Doll ($15)!
The Little Golden Book Christmas Stories ($7, originally $10) is perfect for young readers.
Create any hairstyle you want on the Just Play Trolls Poppy True Colors Styling Head ($17).
The whole family will enjoy a classic round of Apples to Apples Party in a Box ($14).
Go back to school (the cool way) with the Monster High Fright-Mares Doll ($20).