Print out this list, put it in your pocket and plunge into the Christmas shopping whirlwind with confidence–your kids will love these gift picks! After all, Christmas is about them.
Imagine if the designs on t-shirts weren’t just wallpaper – the guitar on your chest should be playable, the lights should light up! You might find yourself inquiring if they have adult sizes. (Yes, they do.)
Every Christmas, there’s one out-of-nowhere, impossible to find smash hit. By all accounts, Zhu Zhu pets are this year’s must-have.
3. Star Wars Force Trainer < HYPERLINK “http://astore.amazon.com/best-christmas-gifts-for-2009–20/detail/B001UZHASY” http://astore.amazon.com/best-christmas-gifts-for-2009–20/detail/B001UZHASY >
Your young paduwan learner will master the force with this set. (Paduwan = young Jedi knight in training. Ask your kids.)
4. Fisher-Price Smart Fit Park < HYPERLINK “http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=10&e=product&pid=49494” http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=10&e=product&pid=49494 >
Like Wii Fit, but for the Barney-loving crowd. From Fisher-Price, the undisputed masters of toddler toydom.
5. Barbie Twilight Dolls
Much like Edward and Bella, it was destiny. It was only a matter of time before Barbie capitalized on the Twilight craze.
6. Vtech Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike < HYPERLINK “http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11087182” http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11087182 >
Just what it sounds like – a magical giraffe that gives your children rides and teaches them stuff. What were you thinking it was?
Part magic cave, part castle, part exotic Arabian tent – this is the perfect oasis of imagination for your little princess.
8. Dance Around Dora < HYPERLINK “http://www0.shopping.com/xPO-Fisher-Price-Fisher-Dance-Around-Dora” http://www0.shopping.com/xPO-Fisher-Price-Fisher-Dance-Around-Dora >
If you don’t know who Dora the Explorer is, you don’t have small children. This doll teaches your kids how to dance.
9. LeapFrog Text and Learn < HYPERLINK “http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/04/leapfrog-text-and-learn-hands-on-look-what-rim-hath-wrought/” http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/04/leapfrog-text-and-learn-hands-on-look-what-rim-hath-wrought/ >
As Dennis Miller once said: kids are sponges, and their parents are supersoakers. What does that mean? You know all that time you spend on your BlackBerry? They’re watching. They want to play the same game. Now, they can.
Imagine if the designs on t-shirts weren’t just wallpaper – the guitar on your chest should be playable, the lights should light up! You might find yourself inquiring if they have adult sizes. (Yes, they do.)
As Dennis Miller once said: kids are sponges, and their parents are supersoakers. What does that mean? You know all that time you spend on your BlackBerry? They’re watching. They want to play the same game. Now, they can.
