2024 Staff Picks

TOP TOYS

FOR KIDS

Shop Local & Spread Holiday Cheer 🎄

This holiday season, shopping local is more than just a choice—it’s a way to support our community and ensure your gifts come with a personal touch. While our prices reflect fair value for quality products, they may not match discounts from big-box stores or online retailers. By choosing us, you’re investing in a curated selection of toys that spark imagination, learning, and joy for children of all ages.

Note: Some toys listed may sell out. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we would be happy to suggest a similar toy in our store.

Baby (0-12 months)

Toys for Tactile Exploration and Early Learning

Finding the perfect gift for babies means focusing on toys that stimulate their senses and encourage early developmental milestones. Our selection offers a variety of sensory-rich, safe, and engaging options that both babies and parents will adore. Explore these and even more soft, vibrant, and interactive toys in our store!

  1. Ms. Rachel Sensory Learning Farm – $25.99
    A delightful sensory experience, this toy introduces babies to colors, textures, and sounds through fun farm animals. Perfect for tummy time or seated play, it fosters early learning while keeping little ones entertained. Built for giggles and exploration!

  2. Boon Growl Silicone Teether – $6.99
    Soft, durable, and designed to soothe aching gums, this adorable teether doubles as a tactile toy. Its fun design makes it easy for tiny hands to hold. A must-have for teething babies!

  3. Zubels T-Rex Knitted Stuffed Toy – $29.99
    Hand-knit with love, this soft T-Rex is both a cuddly friend and a charming nursery decor piece. Its bold colors and friendly face encourage sensory engagement. Safe, sustainable, and absolutely adorable!

  4. Mary Meyer Baby Crinkle Teether – $9.99
    Combining the fun of crinkle sounds with a soothing teething ring, this compact toy is perfect for on-the-go play. Babies love the intriguing noises and soft textures. Lightweight and easy to clean!

  5. Edushape Rainbow Soft Ball – $19.99
    This blue, transparent ball is squishy and engaging with the beads inside. It’s designed to encourage motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Perfect for rolling, squishing, and safe tossing. A classic toy reinvented for modern babies!

  6. Douglas Baby Lil’ Teether – $14.99
    Part teether, part plush toy, this hybrid combines soothing relief with a cuddly companion. It’s small enough to travel everywhere your little one goes!

  7. Mobi Wigloo Activity Toy – $24.99
    A versatile sensory toy featuring different textures, rattles, and shapes to stimulate tactile exploration. Its stackable design grows with your baby’s curiosity!

  8. Manhattan Toy Natural Classic Baby Beads – $16.99
    A classic baby toy crafted from safe, natural wood. Babies love twisting and pulling these colorful beads, which help develop their fine motor skills.

  9. Melissa & Doug Pull-Back Town Vehicles – $29.99
    These soft pull-back cars are perfect for little hands. Watch your baby giggle as they zoom across the floor, encouraging crawling and interactive play.

  10. Hape Multi-Stage Sensory Gift Set – $25.99
    A comprehensive gift set offering multiple sensory experiences for growing babies. With bright colors and engaging textures, it’s a perfect starter kit for early play!

Ages 1-3

Imaginative Play for Growing Toddlers

Toddlers are learning, exploring, and pretending—all at once! Our toys for ages 1-3 encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and joyful play. Whether they’re building, pretending, or racing, these toys are sure to bring big smiles.

  1. WOW Robin’s Medical Rescue – $39.99
    Spark their imagination with this durable, non-battery rescue vehicle set. Perfect for tiny hands and big adventures in pretend play!

  2. Hape Ride On – $69.99
    A sturdy ride-on toy that promotes balance and coordination. Toddlers love the freedom of zooming around safely indoors or outside. It features super grippy handle bars and a leather, cushion seat.

  3. Fisher-Price Music Box Record Player – $35.99
    A nostalgic classic reimagined for little ones, this toy plays cheerful tunes while teaching toddlers how to use their hands. It's both a sensory delight and a throwback for parents!

  4. Smartmax Magnetic Discovery Start Plus Build – $47.99
    Introduce your toddler to the wonders of magnets with this colorful set of easy-to-connect pieces. It’s perfect for building and learning about shapes and structure.

  5. Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Builders – $24.99
    These soft, lightweight blocks stick together magnetically for endless stacking and building fun. They float too, making bath time a blast!

  6. Melissa & Doug Puzzle Play Ice Cream – $22.99
    This wooden puzzle brings pretend play to life with stackable, mix-and-match ice cream pieces. Kids love building their dream dessert while practicing fine motor skills.

  7. Fat Brain Toy Co. Pretendables Cleaning Set – $25.99
    Toddlers love copying grown-ups, and this pretend cleaning set is just the thing to spark imaginative play. Bonus: They might actually start helping!

  8. Glo Pals Water-Activated Light-Up Sensory Toy Party Pal – $15.99
    Drop these glowing pals in water, and watch bathtime become a sensory adventure. The bright lights and cheerful designs keep toddlers engaged and smiling.

  9. Hape Walk-A-Long Snail – $26.99
    This cheerful pull-along toy features a shape-sorting shell for added learning fun. It’s perfect for toddlers on the go!

  10. Fisher-Price Little People Frozen Arendelle Sledding Adventures – $32.99
    Bring Frozen to life with this magical sledding playset, perfect for little hands. Watch as they reimagine the snowy adventures of Anna, Elsa, and Olaf!

Ages 4-5

Big Imaginations & Creative Play

At this age, kids love toys that let them build, imagine, and create. Our selection encourages their growing independence and curiosity, with options for active play, storytelling, and STEM-based fun.

  1. AirFort Space Shuttle – $54.99
    Turn any room into a space station with this easy-to-set-up inflatable fort. It’s perfect for endless hours of imaginative play and adventure … just add a box fan!

  2. Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals – $39.99
    Combine the magic of magnets with the fun of arctic animal adventures! Kids will love building icy habitats and creating stories for their animal friends.

  3. Tonies Starter Set – $99.99
    This screen-free audio system lets kids listen to stories and songs by placing figurines on the device. It’s interactive, educational, and endlessly entertaining! We have so many story figures to purchase separately to build a colossal story collection for your child.

  4. Douglas Hawkeye Appaloosa Horse – $29.99
    This soft and somewhat realistic horse plush is perfect for kids who love farm and ranch play. It’s both a cuddly, soft companion and a star in pretend play adventures.

  5. Schylling NeeDoh Squishables (prices vary)
    These colorful squishy toys are perfect for sensory play or calming busy little hands. A must-have for stocking stuffers or everyday fun!

  6. Kidoozie Mega Marble Madness – $26.99
    Build epic marble runs with this easy-to-assemble set. Watch marbles race, loop, and zoom for hours of engaging play!

  7. Plus Plus Axolotl – $7.99
    A unique construction toy where kids can build their own colorful axolotl. Perfect for on-the-go creativity and STEM exploration!

  8. Bruder UPS Truck – $67.99
    Deliver packages just like the pros with this detailed toy truck. It’s durable, realistic, and packed with imaginative play potential … especially with the included forklift and driver.

  9. John Deere Weed Trimmer – $29.99
    Let kids feel like grown-ups with this realistic-looking toy trimmer. Perfect for pretend yard work or outdoor adventures. The “blade” spins and lights up, too!

  10. Playmobil Horses of Waterfall Play Set – $27.99
    Spark magical storytelling with this enchanting play set featuring horses and accessories for creative adventures.

Ages 6-10

Exploration, Creativity, and Challenges

For older kids, toys need to challenge their growing skills while keeping the fun alive. From intricate building kits to STEM projects and pretend play, our selection encourages curiosity and hands-on learning.

  1. Metal Earth Steel Model Kit Peacock – $29.99
    A detailed and intricate metal model kit that lets kids build a stunning peacock. Perfect for tweens who love challenges and creativity.

  2. Watchitude Key Bored LED Fidget Toy – $9.99
    A fidget toy that mimics keyboard keys and features flashing lights to keep hands busy and minds focused. It’s small, portable, and perfect for on-the-go fun!

  3. Hands Craft Tonecheer Travel in Venice 3D Puzzle – $39.99
    Build a detailed 3D Venice scene with this beautiful puzzle set. This creative craft will take hours to put together and some patience.

  4. Bijou Flower Rings – $5.99
    These colorful flower rings are perfect for accessorizing and sharing with friends. A fun and affordable stocking stuffer!

  5. Playmobil Ghostbusters Car Set – $49.99
    Who ya gonna call? Recreate Ghostbusters adventures with this detailed play set, perfect for movie fans and imaginative play.

  6. Maisto Die-Cast Metal Model Kit FXX K – $29.99
    Build a sleek and stylish die-cast Ferrari model. Great for car enthusiasts and hands-on builders!

  7. Snap Circuits Green Energy – $77.99
    Introduce kids to renewable energy with this engaging STEM kit. It’s packed with fun experiments that teach valuable lessons about sustainability.

  8. World’s Smallest Monster Truck Remote Control Car – $19.99
    A tiny yet powerful RC car that’s big on fun! Perfect for racing competitions in any room.

  9. Explore Scientific Wild Bird Feeder – $99.99
    Get kids involved with nature using this high-quality bird feeder. It’s both educational and a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors.

  10. Hands Craft Rowood Wooden Bloom Kit – $6.99
    A simple yet charming DIY wooden craft that encourages creativity and patience. Great for budding builders and crafters! With a variety of flowers to choose from, you can build your own wooden bouquet.

Visit our store to discover even more toys for every age and interest, all curated to make holiday shopping a joy for families in our community!