The Grandma Chronicles Holiday Gift Guide will have a separate blog post for each of sections:
- Little Ones – Baby, Toddler, Pre-School
- Older Kids – Kindergarten and Up
- Games
- Brings Back Memories – Toys, Some Updated Your Kids Played W
- Christmas Themes
- Over the Top - Only a Grandparent Would Consider
All the gifts are ones that a grandparent will be interested in. Some grandparents are on a tight budget and some are able to afford the gift with “extra splash that isn’t in the parents’ budget.” Grandparents tend to be interested in value, something their grandchildren will appreciate when the Christmas wrappings are cleared and doesn’t depend too much on batteries and apps. You’ll find those things on this list.
This is the only Holiday List of toys I know of with a “Brings Back Memories” section. When I visit various Toy Shows I am always drawn to toys that my kids played with that are coming back and have new life for this generation. You’ll see those in a separate section in this guide. I promise you they will bring a smile to your face and memories of your kids as children.
It is homey and down to earth with my informal and informative commentary.
There are some big name company items on this list and there are also brands you may not have heard of, but I am familiar with them and recommend them. They offer quality and value and the toys are the sort of things that become favorites. I have personally seen all of the toys on this list - many out of the box.
Almost all of the pictures shown are taken by me. They are shown just like I saw them on display at various media events during the year. They may not be perfect but I prefer them to the stock photos.
If you are like me you don’t really relish a trip to ToysRUs or the toy department of WalMart. I do visit ToysRUs, but I must admit that I don’t care for the layout these days and I am happy to shop online so everything on this guide is available at Amazon.com. I suggest you check out other online options for price comparisons but don’t forget to evaluate shipping costs in your price comparisons. You can also do a price comparison at the Time to Play website for some items.
See Part 1 - Little Ones - Baby, Toddler and Pre-School here.
Older Kids – Kindergarten and Up
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31 inch Spiderman Action Figure and More by Hasbro |
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Super Hero Mashers from Hasbro |
Super Hero Mashers from Hasbro You need more than one of these to enjoy the concept. All the parts are removable so you can swap parts from other Super Hero Mashers figures and change out weapons that each super hero has. Kids love these as they design their own Super Hero. If your grandchild already has some of these, chances are there are some additional ones on his holiday list. My grandson's list includes Hulk, Iron Man and Thor to add to his collection. I can't wait to see which super heroes he creates on his own.
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Go! Go! Swimmer Girl Suzi's Story Sports Doll and Book Set |
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LEGO Juniors TMNT Lair |
Lego
Juniors Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lair - Lego Juniors
are a new product designed for that in between age when kids are outgrowing
DUPLO and regular LEGOs may be a bit too difficult for them. Designed for ages 4 – 7.
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LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue Base |
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LEGO Chima Flying Phoenix Fire Temple Building Toy |
It can be like the crown jewel of LEGOs for an older child but if you give it to a young child you will have an unhappy parent and a frustrated child.
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Doh Vinci Style & Store Vanity Design Kit |
I have absolutely NO artistic skill - as shown in this picture - but I enjoyed the project and it made me remember craft projects I put together for sleepover parties for my daughter.
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I "designed" this frame with the Deluxe Styler |
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Virtual Design Pro Fashion Collection by Crayola |
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Virtual Design Pro Car Collection |
Check back soon - Next category up - Games.
What do you recommend as gifts for this age group? Let us know in the comments.
Marion
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