TOYS UNDER $25
These entertaining toys won’t break the bank. n Ahoy, matey! Steal the most treasure from your fellow pirates with Big G Creative’s Bluffaneer. Roll the bone dice and bluff your way through each round to steal treasure. The pirate with the most gold coins wins! For ages 10 and older. At biggcreative.com. $9.99.
n Cuddle with your favorite food with Squishmallows Carry Over Food Squad from Jazwares. These cute, plushy toys include Bernardo the Burrito, Carmelita the S’more and more to satisfy all. For ages 0 months and older. At jazwares.com. $2.99-$19.99.
n Put a twist on creativity with Crayola’s Mini Marker Sprayer. Use washable markers and a hand-powered pump to design new artwork. The kit includes a sprayer, five markers, 12 coloring pages and eight stencil sheets. For ages 6 and older. At crayola.com. $14.99.
n PaperCraft Fashion Parade from Educational Insights is an update to paper dolls. Stylish young kids can color 24 different dolls and dress them in outfit stickers that are easy to stick on and remove, so they can change up the outfits multiples times during play. For ages 3-7. At educationalinsights.com. $11.99.
n The idea of connecting four gets tricky with Corner Crush from Big G Creative. Set in a rotating tower, play around the corners to score four in a row before your opponents. You’ll have to rely on strategy and memory to crush the competition! For ages 7 and older. At biggcreative.com. $19.99.
n Your young fashionista can combine her love of fashion and animals with Purse Pets: Fierce Fox from Spin Master. This interactive pet responds to touch, makes 25 sounds and reactions, and features games, music and a fashion fortune. A unicorn, pup and leopard are also available. For ages 5 and older. At spinmaster.com. $24.99.
n Become the caretaker for a baby koala with My Fuzzy Friends from Skyrocket. The interactive pet will nuzzle its head and make a variety of sounds like a real animal, plus LEDcolored cheeks indicate the koala’s mood. A kitten toy is also available. For ages 4 and older. At amazon.com. $24.99.
—Compiled by Laura Powell and Emily Webb
24 Atlanta Parent December 2021
n Enjoy a sweet and stylish surprise with the Hairdorables Color Magic Blow Dry Besties Series 6. Each of these cute dolls come with a mini hair dryer. When your little hairstylist dips it in icy water before applying to the doll, a fun, colorful streak of hair will appear. For ages 3 and older. At hairdorables.com. $12.99.
n Craft time is easy and stress-free with Crayola’s Spill Proof Washable Paint. Your young artist can create and paint to her heart’s content with these five jars of paint that won’t leave behind a mess. The set comes with a paintbrush, 20 sheets of paper and a guide for tons of creative play. For ages 3 and older. At crayola.com. $9.99.
n Make mealtime into a family game with the culinary board game MasterChef Family Cooking Game from WowWee and Wilder Toys. Work together to discover new dishes and cuisines with 22 different recipes, find out who has the best kitchen skills, guess the mystery ingredient and more. For ages 7 and older. At wildertoys.com. $19.99.
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