When you're buying presents for kids, it can be all too easy to grab a stuffed animal or video game and call it a day. But, if you want to step it up a notch, we've got a treat for you. We don't always remember every single present we ever got as a child, but we do remember how certain gifts made us feel seen, understood, and loved. Some gifts opened us up to new experiences and interests, while others let us cultivate our curiosities. There's one thing that's for certain, though. The gifts we remember definitely weren't boring.
Take a look through these 14 gifts. They're definitely not basic. From light-up capture the flag to a cool art canvas and a fun geology kit, these are the gifts any child will definitely remember. Starting at just $10, you might even want a few for yourself. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
Your kid can learn to code the magical way with this Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit ($49, originally $100).
This Epoch Air Rc Cars For Kids Remote Control Car ($22) doesn't just drive on the floor — it can drive up the walls, too!
Instead of a fidget spinner, they'll love playing with this Infinity Cube Fidget Toy ($10).
Let them channel their inner archaeologist with this National Geographic Break Open 10 Premium Geodes ($25) kit.
These Hand Operated Drones ($28) are perfect for big and little kids alike because they're high tech but easy to use.
If you've got a child who's afraid of the dark, this Wiscky 3D Kids Night Lamp ($15) will make them obsessed with bedtime.
Install this Best Choice Products Kids Outdoor Large Heavy-Duty Mat Platform Tree Swing ($50, originally $107) in your backyard, and get ready to watch your child swoon.
You don't have to be a kid to fall in love with this Chinatown Market X Smiley UO Exclusive Ping Pong Table ($475).
These Activ Life Best Kid's Flying Rings ($12) are so lightweight, and they float!
Take the classic childhood game to the next level with Capture the Flag Redux ($60, originally $65), so you can play all night long!
The Original Buddha Board: Relaxing Water Drawing, Painting & Writing Board With Bamboo Brush & Stand ($35) is the canvas that keeps on giving. Draw whatever you like, and when you want to draw something new, just wipe it away and start again!
Can we come over when they open up this Moose Toys Chocolate Bar Maker ($17)?
This Mini Golf Pool ($99) is really a gift for the whole family.
Indiana Jones would definitely approve of this National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit ($20).