Holiday Hits Under $20

schleich® Wild Life Starter Set    

Retail Availability: Available now at schleich® and Amazon 

MSRP: $19.99

Product Description: Children can discover wild animals with the WILD LIFE Starter Set. The life-like schleich® animals with elaborate detail stimulate children to play creatively, allowing them to come up with their first adventurous stories from the wilderness of the safari. 

Age Range: 3+ 

Pokémon Shoulder Plush   

Retail Availability: Available now exclusively at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., the premier online destination for official, high-quality Pokémon merchandise.

MSRP: $19.99 

Product Description: Trainers can bring a piece of Pokémon on any adventure with the new Pokémon Shoulder Plush collection. These adorable plush companions can be simply attached to a bag strap and ride on the shoulder throughout daily adventures. Spotlighting fan-favorite Pokémon, these cozy Pokémon pals are sure to make an adorable gift, personal adventure buddy or a unique addition to home decor. 

Age Range: All ages

 Bluey Scented Slime 5-Piece Collector’s Edition

Retail Availability: Available at Walmart Fall 2025

MSRP: $14.99

Product Description: Dive into squishy fun with the Bluey Scented Slime 5-Piece Collector’s Edition! This set includes five pre-made, delightfully scented, fluffy cloud slimes featuring your favorite Bluey characters – Bluey, Bingo, Coco, Chloe & Mackenzie. Perfect for instant sensory play, stress relief, and developing fine motor skills. Once play time is over, store the slime in the collectible character jars and place them on display in the collector’s box. Great for on-the-go fun, sharing, or Bluey party favors! Collect all five! Ages 3+.

Age Range: 3+

Pokémon Center 2025 Puzzles

Retail Availability:  Available now exclusively at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official, high-quality Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.

MSRP:  $12.99 – $19.99 

Product Description: Trainers can piece together fun with brand-new puzzles at Pokémon Center. This latest line not only features adorable artwork and fan-favorite Pokémon, but it also introduces 100-piece puzzles so that anyone can start puzzling at any skill level.

Age Range: All ages 

 Play-Doh Retro Mix & Play

Retail Availability: Available at Amazon

MSRP: $19.99

Product Description: Discover the magical world of Play-Doh Kawaii Mix & Play Scented Compounds! This ready-to-use sensory set features 4 exciting compounds in 6 delightful scents and colors, plus a rainbow of mix-ins. Feel the fun of mint chocolate chip-scented Cloud that’s as fluffy as the real thing, swirl velvety smooth blue raspberry Butter, and pull strawberry and grape-scented Super Stretch to incredible lengths. Switch things up with cotton candy or vanilla-scented Foam, a compound that creates a unique crackling sound with every squish, squeeze, and pull. Customize your experience with a sprinkle of crunchy holographic glitter, soft foam balls, or polymer clay hearts and stars — add the rubber charm for a sensory scavenger hunt! The resealable cans keep everything fresh and ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Crafted with the Play-Doh quality you know and trust, this mix-and-play compound set lets kids (and adults!) enjoy a sensory escape. Perfect for anyone age 4 and up.

Age Range: 4+

American Animals Mini Coloring and Doodle Mat 

Retail Availability: HeyDoodle.com 

MSRP: $16.99 

Product Description:  Perfectly sized for on-the-go fun, the American Animals MiniMat introduces kids to some of America’s most beloved wildlife while practicing numbers 1–10. With a compact, reusable silicone surface, children can color, trace, and count their way through iconic animals like the bald eagle, bison, and raccoon. Once they’re done, simply wipe clean with a damp cloth, ready to start all over again! A bite-sized version of our Classic Mats, the MiniMat includes three markers packaged in a beautiful gift tube, making learning fun, hands-on, and easy to take anywhere.   

Age Range: 3+

Pop Up Bluey

Retail Availability: Available Now at Walmart

MSRP: $17.99  

Product Description: Let’s do this! Join everyone’s favorite heeler pup in this exciting version of TOMY’s classic Pop Up Pirate game: Pop Up Bluey! With simple gameplay, there’ll be plenty of fun for everyone on family game nights, and it makes the perfect game for kids to learn as a play date activity. Each player takes turns sliding their crocodile sticks into the barrel. If nothing happens, you’re safe, but choose the wrong slot and …POP! Bluey bounces out of her barrel and that player is out. Nobody knows which slot will make her pop up next – it’s different every time! Reset the barrel and keep on playing until there’s only one person left: the winner! Pop Up Bluey is a kid’s action game that’s easy to set up, easy to learn, and full of fun suspense, keeping kids guessing until the inevitable POP. This new twist on Pop Up board games Includes 1 Bluey figure,1 barrel, and 24 crocodile sticks. TOMY’s Pop-Up family of children’s games are suitable for 2-4 players and are perfect for kids ages 4 years and up.

Age Range: 4+       

Just My Style Lip Gloss Charms

Retail Availability: Available at Walmart

MSRP: $14.97

Product Description: Mix it, swirl it, charm it — the Just My Style Make Your Own Lip Gloss Kit is the ultimate DIY set that lets you create 4 cupcake-scented lip glosses with fun charms and confetti. Just use the handy funnel to fille ach tube with the irresistible base, stir in fun confetti shapes like hearts, butterflies, and stars, and top it off with an adorable charm! Pop one in your bag, clip one to your backpack, or trade charms with your BFF — every swipe is a swirl of cupcake-scented fun you made yourself! The best part? Each clean beauty lip gloss is safe, gentle and never tested on animals — they’re free from parabens, phthalates, harsh chemicals, and palm oil. Get ready to gloss your way! Perfect for lip gloss lovers age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+

All or Nothing

Retail Availability: Amazon 

MSRP: $19.99 

Product Description: All or Nothing blends fast-paced dice rolling, color-matching, and tactical thinking to keep players of all skill levels entertained – perfect for kids, tweens, and adults alike. Whether it’s family game night, a sleepover, or a party, All or Nothing is a great 2-6 player game with simple set up that’s easy to learn and quick to master. Match dice rolls with colored tokens and go for three-in-a-row, but watch out for the wilds and free turns that add surprise twists and make every round unpredictable! Includes 6 player boards, 3 custom dice, and 25 colored tokens.  

Age Range: 5+

Original Squishmallows™ Boyle the Bat Bracelet Kit 

Retail Availability: Available at Target

MSRP: $6.99

Product Description: Make custom bracelets that are beyond boo-tiful with the Original Squishmallows™ Boyle the Bat Bracelet Kit! Packed with plenty of beads in Boyle’s favorite colors and 5 bundles of cording, you can create 3 custom bracelets to stack or trade. String up fun patterns with pearls, pink glitter stars, and colorful round beads, then add the metallic alphabet beads that spell HAPPY DAY for a dash of playfulness — don’t forget to incorporate the Boyle charm to show off your ’Mallow pride! Ideal for beginners and pros alike, this kit comes with a fun project guide that’ll ensure your designs are a hit whether you are traveling with friends, braving a haunted house, or on a solo adventure! And with a bonus Boyle keychain to accessorize anything from backpacks to purses and gym bags, you can Squad Up wherever you go! This set is perfect for any Squishmallows fans age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+ 

Bluey Creative Caddy 

Retail Availability: Available at Target

MSRP: $22.99

Product Description: Get ready for a fun-filled adventure with your favorite Heeler family — the Bluey Creative Caddy is the ultimate take-anywhere activity kit any Bluey fan will love! Tucked inside the adorable shaped case are tons of tools for open-ended fun, including crayons, a Bluey coloring book, scratch art sheets with a wooden stylus, and loads of stickers to mix, match, and decorate. Designed to spark imagination and keep little paws busy, this kit is perfect for travel, playdates, or quiet time at home. Whether it’s a surprise treat or a thoughtful gift, this caddy brings the world of Bluey to life, wherever playtime happens. Perfect for ages 3 and up!

Age Range: 3+

Farm World Starter Set 

Retail Availability:  schleich-s.com & Amazon.com 

MSRP: $19.99

Product Description: Farm World Farm Starter Set features schleich® figures have authentic details, are lovingly painted, and promote educationally valuable play. 

Age Range: 3+

GenMe Build Your Own Charm Necklace Set Jewelry Kits

Retail Availability: Available at Target & Indigo

MSRP: $14.99

Product Description: Unleash your inner Y2K style with the GenMe Create Your Own Charm Accessories Kit! This one-of-a-kind set comes packed with over 200 beads, 20+ interchangeable charms, tons of stretchy cording, and two ultra-chic gold chains. Make a trendy paperclip charm necklace and bracelet with interchangeable charms you can swap out when you need a style refresh — or design bracelet stacks and a keychain with tons of trendy beads! From roses, bows, and heart beads to adorable clay beads and assorted retro charms, the jewelry combinations are endless — create and clip charms to everything! Plus, with the included project guide, beginners and experts alike can design dreamy jewelry with ease — no experience required! Whether you are creating pieces for your own collection or making something for your besties, this set promises stylish fun! Recommended for accessory lovers age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+

John Deere 12-inch Lights & Sounds Tractor

Retailer Availability: Available October 2025 at Target, Dollar General, and Tractor Supply Company

MSRP: $19.99

Product Description: Help your favorite little farmer get the job done with this John Deere tractor. Measuring 12 inches long, they’ll have fun imagining themselves rolling through the fields as they push the tractor around the house or through the dunes of the sandbox. Lights and sounds on the tractor bring realistic action to kids’ farming adventures. This officially licensed John Deere toy makes a great gift for girls and boys ages three and up.

Age Range: 3+

Prism Beauty Purse Makeup Set

Retail Availability: Walmart

MSRP: $6.97

Product Description: Get ready to sparkle wherever you go with the Prism Makeup Set, Girls, Child, Ages 6+! This one-of-a-kind kit is your one-stop glam bag, packed with everything you need for an instant makeover, whether you’re heading to a sleepover party or bringing a pop of fun on the run. Unzip the cute purple pouch to find a rosy pink blush with a soft blush brush, a berry-scented lip gloss, 2 peel-to-remove nail polishes, and 15 comfy, “ouchless” hair ties that keep every style in place without snags or pulls. Plus, the colorful chain clip transforms your pouch into a purse — just clip, zip, and you’re out the door! Every product in this makeup set is made with clean beauty ingredients, free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals, so you can shine bright and feel good doing it. It’s all the glam you need, all in one bag! Ideal for ages 6 and older.

Age Range: 6+