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n Divoom’s Bluetune Solo speaker lets you take big sound along in a very small package. The sturdy little speaker can withstand backpack travel and the battery lasts about eight hours. It can also connect to other speakers for maximum sound and has wireless operation to go wherever you want to take it. The design reminds us of a mini soda can – cute, but it packs a punch! Ages 10 and older. At amazon.com. $39.95
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n Wipeout Dry Erase Helmet
lets kids personalize their bicycle or skateboarding gear and create a custom helmet. Helmets come in a variety of colors, in three sizes, and each kit has five dry erase non-toxic markers in neon and stencils. Helmets certified for ages 3-11. At major retailers. $24.99-$36.
Top Pick
n Headbanz Act Up! from SpinMaster
is a fast-paced acting game – no verbal cues allowed. This game gets your family thinking creatively and puts your communication skills to the test. You have 20 seconds to guess the card on your head, or by “acting up” to help another player guess their card. 2-6 players. Ages 8-14. At amazon.com. $19.99 n The perfect gift for the kid that
likes to continue playtime well after dinner – the NightZone football by Toysmith. This football is battery operated and lights up. Our testers enjoyed playing at dusk where you could really see the glow and still see where you are running. Ages 6 and older. At local specialty toy stores. $14.99
n Spot it! Party by Blue Orange takes
the I Spy-style card game to a new level with a series of six mini-games in one box. Illustrated cards show a mix of objects, like pumpkins, shoes or paper clips. There is one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards, and you’ve got to be the fastest group to find it (up to 8 players). Ages 10 and older. At blueorangegames.com. $19.99
are covered in small flexible spikes with just enough texture to feel wonderful in your hand or on your wrist. At optari.com and major retailers. Pens, $8.99; journals, $14.99; bracelets, $2.50
n The Pillow Text Kit by Alex Toys lets
your child stitch and knot a cute fleece throw pillow with text talk embroidered sayings. Even a novice to stitching or sewing can follow the pre-punched holes to make a colorful mini-masterpiece for their bedroom. Ages 8 and older. At Bean Head Toys Atlanta. $14.30
n Get ready to feel like
Katniss with the NERF Rebelle Guardian Crossbow from Hasbro. One of the (few or first) NERF toys with the nontraditional colors, this is sure to be a hit for the active girl. Our tester loved that her favorite color was incorporated into the design. Having the extra dart refill is a must for this launcher. Ages 8 and older. At major retailers. $24.99
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n Spikeletz products from Optari
n Careful or Mom
will snag this super cool gift from under the tree! Satechi’s Touch USB LED Lamp is a sure way to bring some light to your desk, computer or work space in a really neat way. Turns any glass bottle into a great light source. No power cord needed – just a USB port! At satechi.net. $24.99
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