What Savvy Moms Are Buying This December

Shopkins are the biggest thing to hit the elementary school set since, well, maybe the Rainbow Loom. Rather than just trade the characters now, the company is introducing construction sets — called Shopkins Kinstructions — just in time for the holidays. The Shopkins Kinstructions Deluxe Supermarket Set ($35) is like most brick-building construction sets with different sized pieces and detailed instructions to help them create scenes for their play — plus, they come with new figures too! The sets launch on Dec. 1.

— RG