LESS THAN $30 These entertaining toys won’t break the bank. n Add a spot of sweetness to bedtime with Scentco’s Strawberry Smillow. This adorable pillow’s scent is guaranteed to last for two years. For ages 1 and older. At scentcoinc.com. $24.99.
n Learn to solve the iconic puzzle cube with the Rubik’s Coach Cube. The cube is covered by numbered black stickers for a peel-to-reveal solution. Once solved, scramble again and again. For ages 8 and older. At coach.rubiks.com. $14.99.
n Run your own restaurant with Hasbro’s PlayDoh Kitchen Creations Busy Chef’s Restaurant Playset. Use the stampers to make pizza, burgers, pasta or chicken to serve up deliciousness. For ages 3 and older. At shop.hasbro.com. $24.99.
n Use the power of the sun with Thames & Kosmos’ Solar Race Car. Build a sleek car, and learn how solar energy is collected and converted into power. For ages 8 and older. At thamesandkosmos.com. $15.95.
n Watch magic happen with L.O.L. Surprise!’s Magic Flyers. Touch the magical bottle three times to reveal your new flying friend, Flutter Star, Sweetie Fly or Sky Starling! Guide the Magic Flyer with your hand. For ages 5 and older. At lolsurprise.com. $29.99. n Hold the cutest picnic with Blue Orange Games’ Picnic Twist. Try to organize the best possible picnic by combining the largest number of similar food items and tablecloth patterns. For ages 8 and older. At blueorangegames.com. $17.99.
n It’s cold outside! Bring the snow indoors with Ooze Labs: Instant Snow Station from Thames & Kosmos. Make your own super-expanding instant snow for a winter wonderland. For ages 6 and older. At thamesandkosmos.com. $29.95.
n Make artwork that glows with the Lite-Brite Touch from Basic Fun!. Instead of pegs, press the light-up buttons to swap through seven colors, and watch your design come to life with different animations. For ages 6 and older. At basicfun.com. $29.99.
n It’s history in the baking with Cookeez Makery from Moose Toys. This oven-themed playset lets kids mix and make “dough” to create a sweet-scented plush best friend: Sour Puss, Frosty Fido or Raspbunny Glaze. For ages 5 and older. At target.com. $29.99. — Compiled by Laura Powell and Emily Webb
22 Atlanta Parent
December 2023
n Tap into creativity wherever and whenever inspiration strikes with Crayola’s Silly Scents Mini Art Case. Color, draw and write with these fragrant art supplies. The carrying case includes paper, Twistables crayons, slim and broad line markers. For ages 3 and older. At crayola.com. $19.99.
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