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No matter what she’s into, these Valentine’s Day gifts for girls will spark major heart eyes!

Even though we started seeing the Valentine’s Day swag before Christmas Eve, we didn’t start paying attention to it until…well, now. The winter holidays definitely had our attention, and although Valentine’s Day snuck up on us fast, that doesn’t mean we can’t make sure our kiddos have something fun to honor Cupid’s Birthday. Obviously, V-Day was traditionally created for couples, but times have changed. Our little ones have our hearts, afterall, so it just makes sense for us to remind them, right? But with the recovery from December, doing the leg work on finding something good might sound a bit daunting. So we’ve made sure to round up the best Valentine’s Day gifts for girls.

In reality, these Valentine’s Day gifts “for girls” are great for any kid who loves cool stuff and having fun. Our shopping editors made sure to cover a ton of interests, ages, and personalities with these picks! From games to books to crafts and more, these Valentine’s Day gifts for girls are a serious win. Add your own spin with a cute kid-friendly card, their favorite candy, or a morning filled with heart-shaped pancakes. No matter how you celebrate, this Valentine’s Day, your little love bugs are sure to feel appreciated!

KiwiCo Light-Up Wire Art

KiwiCo is one of our absolute favorite places to score creative, educational, and extremely fun kits, and this Light-Up Wire Art kit is no exception! Use EL wire to create two designs from the included templates or design your own!

KiwiCo Light-Up Wire Art ($34.95)—Buy Now

FTD Donut Bouquet

What kiddo wouldn't adore a donut bouquet?? Different flavors, fun icing, and festive sprinkles are all...icing on the cake!

FTD Donut Bouquet ($60.00)—Buy Now

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Connetix 40 Piece Pastel Geometry Pack

Kiddos will grow with this adorable Connetix set! From abstract shapes to dodecahedrons and hexagons, the Pastel Geometry Pack creates endless opportunities for learning and play.

Connetix 40 Piece Pastel Geometry Pack ($65.00)—Buy Now

Super Smalls Playtime Dreams Bundle

If you can't glam up for Valentine's Day, when can you? The Super Smalls Playtime Dreams Bundle is ready for the red carpet.

Super Smalls Playtime Dreams Bundle ($68.00)—Buy Now

Slumberkins Unicorn Kin & Board Book Set

Slumberkins is a collection of new animal friends created by a therapist to help kids learn how to navigate their emotions. Each Kin friend brings their own inspiring and uplifting message, and Unicorn promotes authenticity!

Slumberkins Unicorn Kin & Board Book Set ($52.00)—Buy Now

Gap × Frank Ape Kids Graphic Sweatshirt

Artist Brandon Sines of New York designs that champion positivity, equality, and creativity, so this fun sweatshirt is perfect for the season of love!

Gap × Frank Ape Kids Graphic Sweatshirt ($35.00)—Buy Now

Kitsch Hair Accessories

Our favorite spa day go-to Kitsch seriously has something for everyone! A Valentine's Day gift basket for your hair-loving little with these goodies is sure to make their Day of Love!

Kitsch Mini Rhinestone Snap Clips ($12.00)—Buy Now

Kitsch Starburst Metal Bobby Pins ($12.00)—Buy Now

Kitsch Heatless Curling Set + Gold Claw Clip ($22.50)—Buy Now

Kitsch Assorted Textured Scrunchies 5-Piece Set ($10.00)—Buy Now

The Sunday Collective Pom Pom Skirt & Sweet Pea Pullover

We adore The Sunday Collective for their gender-inclusive, mix-and-match pieces, and this sweet set is perfect for Valentine's Day parties, spring photos, and Easter festivities! Get ready for lots of twirling.

The Sunday Collective Pom Pom Skirt ($64.00)—Buy Now

The Sunday Collective Sweet Pea Pullover ($66.00)—Buy Now

Little Passports Valentine’s Day Craft Bundle

Have a crafty kiddo? Give your them the gift of creativity with this set from Little Passports! They’ll create spinning bracelets and colorful suncatchers for up to 40 of their favorite Valentines! 

Little Passports Valentine’s Day Craft Bundle ($39.95)—Buy Now

Rockets of Awesome Cherry Sequin Bomber

We'll be honest: we wish this came in adult sizes. This is one statement-making jacket that any fashionista would adore rocking!

Rockets of Awesome Cherry Sequin Bomber ($53.00)—Buy Now

Glimmer Wish Unicorn Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash

Vanilla Cotton Candy scented and packaged in a sparkly unicorn bottle? There's no way the Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash from Glimmer Wish will be a miss!

Glimmer Wish Unicorn Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash ($16.00-$18.00/ea)—Buy Now

Scent Lab Personalized Candle

Take a quiz and find exactly what your perfect candle is, select from the top 3 blends Scent Lab creates for you, pick the color of your jar, and boom. Literally a candle with your name on it. Older kiddos and tweens will swoon for this! And we seriously can't tell you how incredible they smell. Like they were made for us. Which they are.

Scent Lab Personalized Candle ($45.00)—Buy Now

Two Sisters Bubble Bath Bomb Set

With over 8K reviews giving these a 4.8 star rating, you can bet that the fruity scents and vegan, cruelty-free formulas of these bubble bath bombs are legit! Each one dissolves to reveal a collectible goody, straight from Cupid!

Two Sisters Bubble Bath Bomb Set ($32.99)—Buy Now

Bakery Bling Pink Valentine's Mini Sugar House

A ready-to-decorate sugar cookie house from Bakery Bling that comes with everything you need to create this perfectly pink blingy treat!

Bakery Bling Pink Valentine's Mini Sugar House ($17.99)—Buy Now

Love Bug Valentine's Day Tabletop Gift Set

Make it a memorable Valentine's breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner. Or snack. Whatever you're serving up will be even better thanks to this adorable set!

Love Bug Valentine's Day Tabletop Gift Set ($35.50)—Buy Now

Hanna Andersson Valentines Print Sweatshirt

Of course we love Hanna Andersson for their pajamas, but we're obsessed with their whole line! This sweatshirt is obviously perfect for V-Day, but will easily get worn over and over again.

Hanna Andersson Valentines Print Sweatshirt ($50.00)—Buy Now

Care Bears Dare to Care Bear

There's a new bear on the Care Bears block! Dare to Care Bear spreads the message of accepting others and loving all the beautiful differences in the world.

Care Bears Dare to Care Bear ($14.99)—Buy Now

L.O.L. Surprise Mini Sweets

Jelly Belly and your fave L.O.L. Surprise dolls have paired up to bring you four limited-edition dolls, each sporting their own Jelly Belly flavor style!

L.O.L. Surprise Mini Sweets ($29.99)—Buy Now

monica + andy Disney Princess Pajamas

We can't get over the adorable Disney princesses who adorn these organic cotton pajamas! They're available for ages 2-10, and their whole new Disney line has us swooning!

monica + andy Disney Princess Pajamas ($38.00)—Buy Now

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Girls 14K Gold Filled Initial Necklace

This sweet necklace has almost 10K reviews on Amazon and comes in every letter!

Girls 14K Gold Filled Initial Necklace ($13.99)—Buy Now

Valentine's Day Squishies

Squish toys aren't going anywhere, and these Valentine's Day-themed ones are so cute!

Valentine's Day Squishies ($17.99)—Buy Now

Rylee + Crew Sahara Mini Dress

How adorable is this little linen-blend sundress?! The neutral colors let her accessorize to fit her personality, and there's even a matching dress for mom!

Rylee + Crew Girls Sahara Mini Dress ($62.00)—Buy Now

Rylee + Crew Adult Sahara Mini Dress ($82.00)—Buy Now

Blowfish Malibu Kids Fruitcake Sneakers

What better way to say, "I love you from your head to your toes" than these fab sneaks?

Blowfish Malibu Kids Fruitcake Sneakers ($23.59)—Buy Now

SMOKO Fast Foodies Bouquet Plush

SMOKO is famous for their adorably quirky characters and their squishy plushies! Valentine's Day is the perfect time for a bouquet, but this one lasts and is way, way cuter.

SMOKO Fast Foodies Bouquet Plush ($50.00)—Buy Now

Compartés Pink Elephants Chocolate Bar

Handmade in LA, Compartés chocolate is gourmet while still being super fun! We just love this Pink Elephants Chocolate Bar, complete with sprinkles and circus cookies!

Compartés Pink Elephants Chocolate Bar ($9.95)—Buy Now

City Threads Union Suit

City Threads is our go-to for cotton basics that we can mix and match (and that last and last), so when we saw that this union suit came in 15 colors, we almost bought one of each. Almost.

City Threads Union Suit ($19.46+)—Buy Now

Diamond Art Club

Diamond Art is like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers—you simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result? Sparkly mosaic art that's super fun and ultra-soothing. Trust us. There are a ton of images to pick from, too!

Diamond Art Club ($44.99)—Buy Now

The Ultimate Valentine’s Joke Book For Kids

The Ultimate Valentine’s Joke Book For Kids includes jokes, knock-knock jokes, funny illustrations, and a try not to laugh challenge for the whole family!

The Ultimate Valentine’s Joke Book For Kids ($7.99)—Buy Now

Baker Buddy Unicorn Kids Baking Set

This is the ultimate baking set for your youngest chef, complete with apron, and real kid-friendly tools! There's even a unicorn cookie cutter to help them create sweet Valentine's Day treats!

Baker Buddy Unicorn Kids Baking Set ($61.99)—Buy Now

Decorate Your Own Water Bottle

Let them bling out their bottle (and encourage them to hydrate at the same time!).

Decorate Your Own Water Bottle ($14.99)—Buy Now

Personalized Mermaid Tail Blanket

This personalized mermaid tail blanket has a really pretty pink ombre color scheme and is somehow machine washable, too!

Personalized Mermaid Tail Blanket ($32.89)—Buy Now

Bumpas Weighted Plush Toy

Give the gift of a hug with Bumpas! These weighted plush pals help to soothe anxiety and stress, ease tension, help with sleep, add a feeling of protection, and are also adorable (courtesy of the mind behind the hit Uglydolls). Each Bumpas has a personality and backstory, so you’ll be able to snag the perfect one for your kiddo.

Bumpas Weighted Plush Toy ($45.00)—Buy Now

G-Shock Baby-G Digital Watch

Casio’s G-Shock is ultra-fun, ultra-durable, and, since comfort is a must for G-Shock, fits kids and tweens!

G-SHOCK Baby-G Digital Watch ($66.81)—Buy Now

Kizik Kid’s Anaheim Sneakers

We can’t get enough of Kizik sneakers! They’re entirely slip-on, so even the littlest littles can put them on and take them off (yes, really!). They also come in a ton of awesome colors. Oh, did we mention how incredibly comfortable, supportive, and lighter-than-air they are?

Kizik Kid’s Anaheim Sneakers ($59.00+)—Buy Now

City Threads Girls Metallic Leggings

What's better than leggings? Sparkly leggings! These from City Threads are going to be a fast fave—she might need one in every color!

City Threads Girls Metallic Leggings ($19.98-$23.98)—Buy Now

Roller Girl Necklace

"A" is for awesome, and the winged roller skate and "Local Girl Gang" charm makes this necklace completely perfect for Valentine's Day!

Roller Girl Necklace ($15.00)—Buy Now

Rockets of Awesome 5 Socks

She'll hit the week in style with this 5-pack of patterned socks!

Rockets of Awesome 5 Socks ($27.00)—Buy Now

Big Blanket Co Original Stretch 10’x10′ Blanket

This viral blanket is a gift for the whole crew! Unbelievably soft, stretchy, breathable, and fun, Big Blanket Co’s Original Stretch Blanket is the biggest out there at 10’x10′(!!!) and is perfect for movie night, forts, slumber parties, and major cuddling.

Big Blanket Co Original Stretch 10’x10′ Blanket ($169.00)—Buy Now

Babiators Sunglasses

Designed especially for sweet little faces, Babiators are polarized, safe, and pretty much indestructible! 

Babiators Sunglasses ($36.00)—Buy Now

Heart Faux Fur Slippers

These lovey loungers are going to be a year-round fave!

Heart Faux Fur Slippers ($14.98)—Buy Now

Tie-Dye Sherpa Love Bag

Sherpa is so on-trend right now, and we can't think of a better way to make it pop than with tie-dye!

Tie-Dye Sherpa Love Bag ($17.37)—Buy Now

Swoveralls

They're sweats! They're overalls! They're so dang cute! The longer straps also easily adjust for growing kiddos.

Swoveralls ($58.00)—Buy Now

Press On Nails 432-Piece Set

With 18 different patterns and pre-glued backs, these are a fab accessory to any look!

Press On Nails 432-Piece Set ($30.99)—Buy Now

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Nothing compares to a child’s excitement and joy during the holiday season as they tear through the wrapping paper of their mystery present. For gift givers, it’s this special moment that makes all the time that was spent searching for the perfect toy worth it.

Before you can savor this adorable experience, though, you first need to select a toy that is right for your kiddo. Whether they adore cuddly stuffed animals, cool figurines or educational options that keep them learning, we’ve rounded up The Toy Insider’s hottest picks of the year.

You can also check out our gift generator to find toys based on your child’s personality and interests!


Care Bears 40th Anniversary Care-A-Lot Bear

$19.99 BUY NOW

In celebration of 40 years of “sharing and caring,” the Care-a-Lot Bear is an adorable plush toy great for nighttime snuggles, or simply collecting.


16-inch Squishmallows

$34.99 BUY NOW

These colorful, 16-inch Squishmallows come in a multitude of characters such as a panda, a unicorn, a duck and more. Plus, each adorable plush features its own unique story and whimsical aesthetic that your kiddo will love to squish and hug.


CoComelon Ultimate Adventure Learning Bus

$61.99 BUY NOW

Inspired by the CoComelon animated series, this interactive toy lets tots engage in their own learning adventure with JJ. With two modes of play, your little one can listen to nursery rhymes or discover colors, letters and more.


Mini L.O.L. Surprise Winter Family

$11.99 BUY NOW

With this blind-box toy, each ball opens into a unique playset that reflects the style of the family or bestie pair inside. Featuring O.M.G. Characters in mini size with stands and accessories, these 12 mini families and BFFs are a great option for your tiny collector.


Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball

$84.99 BUY NOW

With a flick of the wrist, a wave of the interactive spellcasting wand and some very magical words, your child can cast a spell and watch the crystal ball fill with mist. It clears to reveal an interactive, fortune-telling Magic Mixie.


Osmo Reading Adventure

$25 BUY NOW

This personalized, interactive reading program helps to build reading proficiency and confidence through fun skill-building games, stories and a crystal wand. Your little bookworm will be joined by main characters, Oliver and Nebula, as they go on a magical reading journey.


Pixobitz Studio

$29.99 BUY NOW

Inspired by the retro 8-bit images popular in gaming, this activity lets kiddos create their own 3D characters with faces and accessories on PVA beads. The cube design and special mist makes the blitz beads easy to stack, so children can style their creations by choosing from different water deco eyes, facial expressions, outfits, letters, icons and more.


Lumitek R/C Neon Giant Monster Truck

$59.99 BUY NOW

Conquer every terrain with this neon-lit, four-wheel-drive R/C vehicle. It has cool customizable lights and an awesome stunt wheelie bar for epic jumps, tricks and action.


Cats Vs Pickles Gold Wave

$6.99 BUY NOW

Your preschooler can take these purr-fect comfort pets and study buddies on the go, no matter if you’re traveling or just heading to school. Each Cats Vs Pickles surprise bag is filled with beans and has a super-soft fabric so kids can squeeze stress away. Plus: it includes 136 new bean characters, 96 new Chonk characters and 24 new Jumbo characters.


Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Interstellar Drop Battle Set

$66.99 BUY NOW

This Beyblade set features the first ever 4-in-1 top. The dual-layered Beystadium lets players battle on top, then drop and battle below.


For Keeps Universe - The Loyal Subjects

$12.99 BUY NOW

Give the gift of self-empowerment with these motivational fashion dolls. All dolls and accessories are crafted to promote inclusivity, diversity and positive thinking, featuring seven characters and multiple outfit changes, great hair play, tons of accessories and a batch of sticker affirmations.


Brawl Stars 4.5-inch Action Figure 1 Pack Window Box

$12.99 BUY NOW

Brawl Stars 4.5-inch Action Figures collection features four of the most popular brawlers to collect as well as true-to-game characters’ likeness with accessories from the game.

To discover even more toys that your toddler will adore, check out The Toy Insider’s expansive holiday guide.

Keeping your preschooler’s busy mind—and hands!—engaged with fun, interactive toys can go a long way. They’ll encourage logic, learning, critical thinking and creativity, which are great skill sets that’ll aid your kiddo as they grow and develop.

From mystery-wrapped goodies and fun figurines to art sets and adorable plushies, we’ve rounded up The Toy Insider’s top picks that’ll make for the perfect present this holiday season!

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VTech® KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX3

$69.99

The KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX3 packs everything kids want into one cool watch—cameras, games, movement challenges, daily reminders and more.

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6 Volt Spiderman Supercar by Dynacraft

$179.00

All superheroes need a decked-out Super Car. This ride-on 6 Volt quad speeds up to 2.5 mph & shoots pretend web cannons to catch villains.

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Miraculous Switch 'N Go Scooter with Ladybug Doll

$34.99

With the press of a button, your Ladybug fan can go on an adventure, transforming a secret pod into her signature scooter!

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Scribble Scrubbies Arctic Pets Snow Explorer

$24.99

These color-changing pets turn blue when they are cold and white when they are warm. Decorate them, wash them clean and decorate again.

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Pop It! Pro

$19.99

The electronic Pop It! Pro game includes three game modes. Players can race to pop the light-up bubbles as fast as they can.

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Fisher-Price® Bouncetopia Bouncer

$149.99

Kids will burn off energy and bounce the day away in the Bouncetopia Bouncer. One push of a button inflates this indoor bouncer in minutes!

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Creative & Whimsical Toys


LankyBox Giant Mystery Box

$39.99

LankyBox fans will be wowed by this ultimate unboxing experience. Inside, they'll discover figures, a plush, a squishy, a fidget toy, stickers and more.

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Blue's Clues Stampers 12 Pack Deluxe Box

$24.99

Kiddos can stamp away with Blue's Clues. These collectibles work as both party décor & entertainment, bringing a fun theme to any party.

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Unicorn Explosion Sensory Tub

$14.99

Let your child's creativity flow. This tub includes multiple colors of slime, mix-ins and other unicorn-themed items designed for manual, sensory play.

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Rainbocorns Eggzania

$34.99

Once your kiddo hatches their Rainbocorn Eggzania plush from its nest, they’ll be astonished by the surprises inside, like mini eggs, plush, stickers and accessories.

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Magnatab Free Draw

$19.99

Gift your little one a full sensory experience with the Magnatab Free Draw. Using the magnetic stylus, draw pictures, letters, numbers & shapes.

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L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets™

$9.99

Your little one's favorite sweets are now their favorite dolls; it's time to collect their cravings! Each doll comes with a suite of fashion accessories.

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Interactive Learning Toys


PLAYMOBIL Wiltopia Animal Care Station

$109.99

Kids get hands-on with this animal clinic playset made with sustainable materials. The set comes with everything kids need to learn about saving rainforest animals.

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Disney Doorables Let’s Go!

$12.99

Your little one can explore the world without leaving their room. Open the airplane to discover exciting destinations, collector cards & mini figures.

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Little Live Pets Mama Surprise

$64.99

Place Mama Surprise in her hutch overnight and she’ll deliver a guinea pig baby every day for three days. Features over 20 sounds and reactions.

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Smashers Dino Island Giant Skull

$34.99

Your child's cheers will be loud as they smash this skull to smithereens, uncovering 30 hidden pieces inside. Foam, slime and surprises await!

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Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball

$84.99

Your child can cast a spell and watch the crystal ball fill with mist. It clears to reveal an interactive, fortune-telling Magic Mixie.

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Moji the Lovable Labradoodle

$99.99

Moji performs tricks and responds to kids’ voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His animated smart collar shows kids how he is feeling.

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Engaging Imaginative Toys


Aphmau MeeMeows Mystery Plush Series 2

$9.99

Aphmau fans can collect mini versions of her animated feline friends. Each super soft MeeMeow comes in a blind pack, letting kids unbox the surprise.

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Misfittens

$9.99

Inspired by the #ifitfitsisits meme, Misfittens are squishable plush kittens that can be purr-fectly stuffed into the tiniest of spaces. Kids can collect all 12.

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Fidgie Friends

$19.97

Fidgie friends look like traditional dolls, but they provide the calming effect of a fidget toy, with fidget features incorporated into their fashions.

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Care Bears 40th Anniversary Care-A-Lot Bear

$19.99

In celebration of 40 years of “sharing and caring,” the Care-a-Lot Bear is an adorable plush toy great for nighttime snuggles, or simply collecting.

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The VS World of Cats vs Pickle

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These super soft, bean-filled collectibles come in a variety of characters and sizes to collect, including mystery bag 4" beans, 6" chonks or 9" jumbos!


Pawz, The Calming Pup

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Pawz is a calming companion for your preschooler. The cuddly, social-emotional learning toy guides little ones through deep breathing patterns and doubles as a night-light.

 

To discover even more toys that your preschooler will love, check out The Toy Insider’s expansive holiday guide or head to our gift generator here to find toys based on your child’s personality and interests!

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Need an easy costume? Try an ugly Halloween sweater

Christmas doesn’t have the market cornered when it comes to ugly sweaters. With Halloween right around the corner, the spook-tacular holiday is giving your Santa gear a run for its money! That’s right, ugly halloween sweaters are a thing. Who knew?

HalloweenCostumes.com is gearing up with tons of ugly Halloween sweaters that are pure autumn awesomeness. And bonus, now you can dress up without a full-on costume. Here are some of our faves so you can embarrass your kids while celebrating the holiday—and that is a win, win.

The Nun, $40

Pennywise, $40

Annabelle, $40

Along with ugly sweaters for adults, you can also score a skeleton or pumpkin-themed pick for your child, too! While it’s not likely the littles will go for a sweater over a costume, they can show their holiday spirit and wear the “ugly” attire to school this fall!

—Karly Wood

All photos: HalloweenCostumes.com

 

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Valentine’s Day is often synonymous with candy (lots and lots of it), but there are only so many sweets a parent can handle. If you want to share the love with the kiddos this holiday without all the sugar, you’ve come to the right place. From family Valentine’s Day pajamas to a Love-a-Lot Care Bear, we’ve rounded up plenty of non-candy Valentine’s ideas for kids.

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Little Sleepies Family PJ's

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Settle in for a snuggle fest with Little Sleepies adorable new Valentine's Day prints that come in sizes from baby through adult. They come in gray, pink and blue and even offer accessories like headbands and swaddle blankets.


Love Lust Pouch

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Great for pens, pencils or your tween's growing makeup collection, this double-sided bag brings style and function.

 


i heart art crayons

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These heart-shaped crayons can be twisted into an oval shape, and it's really two crayons in one! They're also erasable, which will save your walls and your sanity.


Funboy's Clear Pink Heart Ball Pit

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Dive into fun with this sweet ball pit. It inflates and deflates in under two minutes and can fit multiple kiddos. Balls are sold separately.


CreateOn's LOVE from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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This adorable storytelling set is compatible with all Magna-Tile sets.


Posh Peanut Queen Of Hearts Duvet Cover Set

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Embrace Valentine's Day all year long with Posh Peanut's luxurious bedding collection. This duvet brings a reversible pattern and comes with a coordinating pillow case.


Care Bears: Love-A-Lot Bear

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This special Valentine's Day Care Bear is all about sharing the love. The classic 14-inch plush is huggable beyond belief and comes with twin hearts on its belly.


Loulou Lollipop Bubble Silicone and Wood Teether

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Made from beech wood conditioned with organic olive oil and beeswax, your teething tot will love to give this teether a chew. There's an additional ring of silicone beads that offers a softer experience. Plus, it doubles as a rattle!


Chance Basketballs

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This Los Angeles-based company is all about updating the sporting goods industry through bold and vibrant products. Their colorful products focus on spreading positivity in sports and bringing communities together.


Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!

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This sweet addition to the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie book series, the story follows Mouse as he creates valentine's for his buddies, sharing what he loves about each of them.


Piggy Paint Kisses & Wishes Set

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We love that all the nail polish is a non-toxic, water-based formula that’s free from chemicals like formaldehyde and phthalates.


Chasing Love T-Shirt

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This fun love-themed Pac-Man shirt comes in five different colors and sizes ranging from youth small to adult extra-large.


Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty in Red

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Everyone loves a little putty to pull! Gift this popular brand in Valentine’s Day-themed color.


Yogibo Bean Bag

$219 BUY NOW

Bean bags have never gone out of style, and Yogibo is the leader in comfy seating. Each style has zero pressure points for ultimate relaxation, and the cover is removable, washable and interchangeable.


Plus-Plus Puzzle by Number

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Everyone’s favorite little building pieces are now a puzzle! Use the 250 pieces to create two different hearts and then put them on display.


Customized Reel Viewer

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Give your kids a little bit of your childhood with a customized reel viewer. Simply pick the pictures you want to add to your own reel and let them click away.


Schleich's Rainbow Love Unicorn

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This whimsical creature will bring hours of magical play time to your little ones.

 


Baby Jack & Co's Learning Lovey

$26 BUY NOW

This lovey is the only sensory tag blanket with sewn shut ribbon tags for added safety! Each one is made with durable, micro-polyester fabric and paired with a fleece textured backing that helps reduce anxiety and helps kids fall asleep peacefully.

––Gabby Cullen with Karly Wood

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Playing board games is just as popular as ever, whether it’s during an after-school play date or for your Friday family game night. Add something new to the mix by picking your favorite from our carefully curated list of the best new board and card games to be released in 2021. From Monopoly getting an ‘80s makeover to an indoor scavenger hunt game that even one kiddo can play, keep reading to see them all.

What Next?

This new cooperative game means you all win or lose together. The object? To reach the end of your adventure AND keep your Tower of Peril in tact. With 60 challenge and options to even play single player, this fun game is great for any family game night and players looking for a challenge.

Ages: 10+

Get it here, $50

Super Mario Labyrinth

Big Mario fan in the house? They'll love this new take on Labyrinth! Super clear instructions make this moving maze game fun as you interact with your fave characters like Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser and more.

Ages: 7+

Get it here, $35

Beat the Parents

Go head to head with Spin Master's ultimate family night game: Beat the Parents! In this kids vs. parents game, set a bet on who what the losers have to do if they won't win, then battle it out with unique trivia cards that will keep everyone on their toes.

Ages: 6+

Get it here, $17.99

 

Harry Potter Catch the Golden Snitch Game

Now's your chance to play Quidditch and finally catch the Golden Snitch! Perfect for the Potterhead in your life, this fast-paced strategy game has no turns, is bound to get messy but is big on magical fun.

Ages: 8 & up

Get it here, $19.99

Mickey and Friends Food Fight

In honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary comes a fun new game featuring Mickey and his crew. In a fast-paced dice game, players roll and toss food to the other players’ trays. Be the first one to empty your tray to win!

Ages: 6 & up. 

Buy it here, $30.

MONOPOLY®: Care Bears™ Edition

Another classic family game got an ‘80s makeover! Instead of properties, you’ll explore Care-a-Lot, buy Care Bears and Care Bear Cousins, and pick up Sharing and Caring cards to help you win the game or set you back on your mission to spread care across the board. 

Ages: 8 & up. 

Buy it here, $39.99

Corner Crush

It’s like Connect Four with an edge—literally. Drop your tokens into the different sides of the tower, using the corners to trick other players. The first one to create a line of four wins!

Ages: 7 & up. 

Buy it here, $20

Rhino Hero Junior

This cooperative game for toddlers is really like three games in one! Kids will practice their fine motor skills, and improve both their number and memory skills as they build higher and higher and help Rhino Hero Junior make it to the top.

Ages: 2 & up. 

Buy it here, $30.

Super Mario Labyrinth

This classic family board game has a new theme, Super Mario Brothers! Find your way to all your character cards while trying to block your opponent's path. If you do it first, you win the game. 

Ages: 7 & up. 

Buy it here, $35.

Wimpy Kid Flipin’ Frenzy Card Game 

In this super-fast card game, you’ll try to make the longest chain without repeating characters or colors. Perfect for travel!

Ages: 6 & up. 

Buy it here, $5.

Found It!

With 50 game cards that feature scavenger hunt prompts, this game from Skillmatics can be played by one kiddo or more! It’s perfect for cold days, it’s awesome for even a few rounds and it’s a good way for kids to boost their observation skills. 

Ages: 4-7

Buy it here, $26.30

Pusheen Purrfect Pick

This double-sided game is perfect for cat lovers! Adorable illustrations abound in this game that helps you plan a fun weekend. Pick which side of the board you want to play on (Pusheen’s house or the park), collect friends and items, then take snapshots of your weekend fun. When you get 10 stars, you win! It's the purrfect family fun night game.

Ages: 8+

Buy it here, $24.

Tacocat Spelled Backwards

This easy-to-transport game is great for quick two-player fun. The box doubles as the game board, where a cat (who is also a taco) is on the line in a match of strategy and instinct. Everyone is in for some fun when playing with the silly illustrated palindrome cards and tiles!

Ages: 7+

Buy it here, $15.

Raya’s Journey: An Enchanted Forest Game

It's a game of hide-and-seek in Kumandra for Tuk Tuk, Sisu, Boun, Tong, Little Noi and Ongi. Simple instructions and a colorful game board make this adventure of collecting game cards fun for young kiddos, but still entertaining for adults, too.

Ages: 6+

Buy it here, $30.

A Little Wordy

Great for families with older kids, A Little Wordy is a fun unscrambling game. The goal? To guess your opponent's secret word through a series of hints and questions. Enjoy beautifully illustrated cards, and expand your vocab at the same time!

Ages: 10+

Buy it here, $15.

Ascension Eternal

This introductory to Ascension game play is perfect for older kids looking for a two-play sesh. Designed as a deck-building game, spend Runes to snag more powerful cards for their deck. Players will add to the deck by purchasing from a central deck, where strategy and complex tactics are key!

Ages: 10+

Buy it here, $19.

—Gabby Cullen with Karly Wood

All images courtesy of retailers. 

Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, all items were available for purchase. 

 

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The holidays mean gathering together as a family. Yes, even that family. In hopes of making the season jolly for all, we’ve come up with an essential list of activities and ice breakers that’ll keep politics and other negative topics out of the conversation and focus on fun instead. From old-fashioned board games to cooking together and sharing treasured stories, here are 12 things to do instead of getting mad about opposing views.

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1. Share what each family member is thankful for. There's nothing better to help stem negative energy than to focus on positive things. While gathered around the Thanksgiving or holiday table, ask each family member to share what they are grateful for and why.

2. Everyone shares what they’re reading and recommends a book. This year has been a great one for new kids' books, and sharing recommendations is a great conversation starter. Ask each family member to share what they're reading and recommend a book they love.

3. Pull out an old photo album and talk about the pictures. Your kids will enjoy hearing the stories behind old photos, and your parents or other relatives can fill in the blanks.

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4. Play a board game or cards. There's nothing like the friendly family game of Sorry or Go Fish to get family focused on some friendly competition rather than political speak. Don't just stick with the old classics though. There are tons of new board games your family members (young and older) will love, including Mickey and Friends Food Fight, MONOPOLY®: Care Bears™ Edition, Rhino Hero Junior and Super Mario Labriynth. 

5. Work together to create family placemats, napkin rings and table decorations. Working together on a project brings people together collaboratively instead of conversations that tear us apart. Get family members together to engage in activities and create items, such as placemats and napkin rings for the Thanksgiving or holiday table.

6. Share favorite family stories from the past. Everyone has a story to tell, and family gatherings are a great place to share them. Write down some of the grandparents’ stories to make sure those tales are recorded. Check out these games and story prompts to help as ice breaker games and bring out the treasured family stories and memories.

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7. Cook together. It's tough to argue about politics when good food is available. Steer the conversations away from arguments and focus on cooking together. These new family cookbooks offer great recipes that are easy for kids and adults to make together. The family will be so proud of their delicious creations that (hopefully) they'll forget about negative disagreements.

8. Share a happy personal milestone or memory from this past year. Keep the conversation around the table positive by asking each family member to share a proud personal milestone or memory from the past year.

9. Ask random questions as conversation starters. Ask questions that have nothing to do with politics, and you may be surprised at some of the fun answers you get. Questions such as "Would you rather go without television or junk food for the rest of your life?” or “What is your favorite smell and what memory does it remind you of?” can provoke interesting responses. Need help with questions? Here are 39 random questions to get you started.

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10. Go on a walk. Even if it's cold where you live, taking a walk around the neighborhood or to the local park after eating a big meal is a great way to get those energy levels back up! Plus, it'll give everyone an opportunity to focus on the beauty of the outdoors instead of thinking about everyone's ideas on current affairs. 

11. Share what you admire about each other. Have each person around the table share a quality they admire about everyone else at the table. This is helpful if disagreements do come up because you can focus on the positive aspects of people.

12. Watch a classic movie as a family. Pop the popcorn and make hot chocolate or cider, and settle in for a family movie night. Classics like The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music and It's a Wonderful Life are great feel-good movies that are sure to diminish the negative political talk.

 

—Leah R. Singer

 

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Struggling with costume inspiration this year? Spirit Halloween to the rescue! The retailer just dropped 2021 costume trends that are wickedly good for both trick or treating and adult work parties.

Get the whole crew in on the fun with the Creepy Families theme, featuring broods from popular franchises. Spirit forecasts that Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Corpse Bride and the Addams Family will be on trend this season.

Speaking of throwback entertainment, the ’90s are coming in hot! Specifically the shows of your childhood, like Teletubbies, Space Jam, Care Bears and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. It might be tricky to suit up in a full-blown Teletubby costume, but you might also win the night at your office party. Worth it?

But if there’s one thing the whole family can agree on, it’s that snacks are life. Why not put the “treat” in trick or treating? Spirit suggests searching out the Cheetos Flamin’ Hot costume, or you could dress up as an avocado, pickle, banana, PB&J or milk and cookies!

You can find all these looks online (or in store) at Spirit Halloween, the largest Halloween specialty retailer in the country. There are more than 1,425 locations nationwide and more opening every spooky season. The countdown is on to October 31!

—Sarah Shebek

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