The holidays are next week, if you can believe it, and there's no time like the present to find the perfect gift for the kids in your life. Whether you're a parent, an aunt or uncle, or a godparent, the kids are the ones we're all shopping for at the last minute. These 21 presents will definitely put a smile on their face, and they'll all arrive quickly, which is essential at this point.
Whether you're looking for standout dollhouses or cool STEM toys, these are the presents that will make their eyes widen this holiday season. There's also a DIY slime kit that will have you wanting to join in on the fun. Keep reading to shop our selections!
If you don't want the kitchen to look like a science lab, this Elmer's Celebration Slime Kit ($20, originally $30) does the work for you. They'll have so much fun creating their favorite colored slime!
If their favorite part of the day is picking out their outfit, they'll be so excited about this Barbie Fashion Designer Doll ($21, originally $30). It comes with extra outfits and accessories, so they can create their favorite looks.
The Orboot Earth by PlayShifu ($55) is an app-based game that comes with an interactive AR globe. Kids can scan the globe and learn more about the location with visual storytelling, music, animal facts, and voice interactions. They can test their knowledge with quizzes, globe puzzles, and challenges.
If their idea of a good time is going into their own fantasy world, this Disney Princess Enchanting Messages Musical Vanity ($60) is the perfect conduit. They can sit at the vanity and pretend to be royalty from a kingdom far, far, away.
Who doesn't love Buzz Lightyear? This Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure ($28, originally $33) is a fun toy, and it's under $30!
If they're always trying to help you in the kitchen, this is the toy for them. They can create and pretend with this cute Snow White Apple Pie Play Set ($30, originally $40).
A dollhouse is always the ultimate holiday present. They'll swoon over this Hasbro Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle Dollhouse ($150).
They'll adore cuddling up with the TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie ($15). It's reversible, revealing a happy side and a mad or sad side. It's a fun and unique way to express their emotions and moods as well. It comes in a ton of different color combinations and patterns.
If they're dreaming of being a musician, gift them this Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone ($31, originally $40). It'll make for a fun night in for the whole family.
The Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids ($35, originally $60) is perfect for the curious kid who asks a ton of questions we don't always know the answers to, including homework help. Parents can also set alarms and reminders so kids can keep track of their day.
Get the Crayola Kids Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar ($33) for the budding artist on your list. Perfect for little ones ages 3 and up, this Advent calendar has 24 days of crafts with each door revealing a Crayola product and its corresponding activity.
They can create their own world in this Monobeach Princess Tent ($46, originally $59). Any space can be magically transformed into a place they'll love to play in.
The Sushi Go! Card Game ($7, originally $15) is the perfect fast-paced game for a sleepover. It's a thrilling game where players are supposed to create the ultimate sushi combo. Whoever has the most points wins!
A mat that runs totally on water and eliminates mess is every parent's dream. The AquaDoodle Drawing Mat ($25) also comes with a special for-the-mat-only pen that lets their imagination go wild.
This Huffy Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bike ($84) will be their favorite thing they get this year. It's so cool!
This Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit For Kids With LED Light on Lid ($25) is so cool, we kind of want one for ourselves. It teaches kids about biology and growing plants by day, and they can see their hard work pay off at night.
Um, we want this Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab ($13, originally $20). It's the right combination of science and candy, and we love it all.
Budding artists will love this Crayola Masterworks Art Case ($44). There are so many different shades!
Gift them a classic book they can fall in love with. Matilda by Roald Dahl ($8) will show them that being smart pays off.
This cool Osmo Coding Starter Kit ($100) is connected to an iPad and can teach them fun and useful computer and coding skills at an early age. They'll be a pro in no time.
This Pillowfort Unicorn Bean Bag Chair ($65) is the ultimate spot for kids to sit and read a book or just listen to some music. How adorable is the little horn?