The holidays are sneaking up on us fast. And if you are like me, you don’t yet know exactly what to get anyone everyone this year. That is why we’ve partnered with Magic Beans, one of our favorite online resources for the best toys and baby gear, to offer a prize package of the some of the HOTTEST toys for 2012. Magic Beans knows kids and they know toys. As an added bonus, by supporting them you are supporting small business. And if you’re looking for gift ideas for kids, you must check out their Gift Guides.
We’re excited to offer a giveaway of FIVE toys hand-picked from their guides that are sure to please kids this holiday season with a total value of just under $300.
Hot Holiday Toys Giveaway
1. Mini Kick Scooter by Kickboard USA ($85). This is THE scooter for preschool aged kids to cruise the neighborhood. The Mini Kick design is simple and intuitive for 3 – 5 year olds to master with two wheels in front for stability and a rear brake for easy stopping. It’s also super light at only 3.3 pounds. We love that the wheels are non-marking to allow for some Christmas morning test runs inside the house.
2. P’kolino Stack & Play Melody Maker Xylophone ($30). The Stack & Play Xylophone is a lot of toy in one package – stacking blocks, pounding toy and musical instrument. The simple design and bright colors will engage young toddlers and is recommended for kids from 12 months and up. The Xylophone includes five blocks and a mallet for music-making.
3. Melissa & Doug Suspend ($18). Suspend is a game of balance for the whole family to enjoy. One at a time, players place rubber-tipped wire rods on the structure and build it taller and taller. The game requires hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills and is geared towards kids 8 and older.
4. Playmobil Future Planet e-Rangers Headquarters ($130). Playmobil sets are amazing and guarantee hours of entertainment and pretend play for kids, but the new E-Rangers HQ takes play to a whole new place: the future. The centerpiece in a collection of toys set in the year 2113, the Headquarters is an elaborate play set with awesome working details like a solar-powered fan, LED lights and laser gun.
5. PlanToys Dancing Alligator Pull Toy ($20). We love PlanToys and their eco- and kid-friendly approach to toys. This sweet little gator is a great pal for a new walker to practice toddling skills. An alligator pal who wiggles and clacks as he moves – what fun! I purchased this Alligator a couple of years ago and it has been a favorite of my son Warren’s.
BUY IT:
Magic Beans has toys for every child on your holiday shopping list from infants to teenagers. Visit them to buy all these toys and more!
WIN IT:
A Prize Package of 5 Hot Holiday Toys from Magic Beans!
Giveaway ends December 5th. Open to US mailing addresses only.
Disclosure: Thank you to Magic Beans for providing a toy sample and the prize package.
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I know a little boy that would like the Arx Magnetic Crescent Building Toy
I also like the elc music maker toy. Thanks!
My little girl would like the chicco baby activity walker.
I like their Magformers Magnetic Building Carnival Set! Thanks for the great giveaway and happy holidays!
I’ve been wanting those Neo Tobbles for my little guy for awhile! Thanks for the chance to win.
My son would love the Replogle Intelliglobe Deluxe Electronic Globe
crazy forts
I like the Haba Walker Wagon for toddlers.
I would love to get the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Grocery Store/Lemonade Stand for my boys.
Ty 16″ Safari Giraffe Beanie Boo
The Hape Lacing Peacock is adorable!
My older kids would love this http://mbeans.com/snap-circuits-green-alternative-energy-kit-by-elenco.html?deptid=368.
Bruder Tow Truck With Cross Country Vehicle
I also like the mamas & papas talking lotty ladybird rocking toy
I’d like to give the Calico Critters Pickleweeds Hedgehog family. I’ve loved these fuzzy little toys since I was a kid.
My son would like the
Q-Ba-Maze Marble Run – 92 Piece Set
Melissa & doug animal stamp set or any of the art supplies!
Wooden Animal Nest and Stack Blocks
I like the Water Symphony bath toy.
Bananagrams
kickboard USA scooter
My kids would love the Lego Duplo Deluxe Brick Box
The Ergo Baby Carriers would be nice to have too
I love the melissa & doug suspend game
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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Loog guitar!
My kids would love the Step2 Gather and Grille Playhouse
Bouncing baby trampoline!
The Haba My First Wooden Ball Track Basic Set would be nice as well
My grandson would love the Kettler Cat Digger
I like the squishable massive 24″ panda
The neo tobblers look fun!
Stack & play Melody maker xylophone looks amazing; my son would love all these toys.
The mini kick scooter since we have one that cannot ride a bike