Ten Christmas Treats Under $10!

You know how you always find yourself running around at the last minute trying to grab something, anything, for last minute Christmas Day additions, new little friends your kids have suddenly made or unexpected gift-givers where you suddenly need to return the gesture? But by the time it reaches Dec 23rd you’ve already overspent and tomorrow you need to stock up on fresh food for Christmas Day lunch so the $$ are already stretched to the limit? Relax! Here are ten cute, stimulating, educational and delightful gift ideas to save your reputation and your sanity – under $10!

1). Simple toys are often the best – they don’t need batteries, don’t flash and sing and blink and most importantly, they don’t do the playing for you. That’s why these cool retro styled wooden Racing Cars from LittleStyles are a guaranteed hit – and they’re just $8.95!

2). Got a curious little mind who gets a bit too excited with scissors? Never fear, paper craft is not out of reach – let them make this wicked T Rex Paper Model (it moves! it bites!), $9.95 from Busybee Toys.

3). Get crafty fingers moving (and keep hyperactive mouths quiet) with these cute Fairy Knitting Dolls. And they’re not just for girls – boys can learn while still looking cool with the Spiderman Knitting Doll – both are $9.95 at Chic Kids.

4). Babies will get hours (ok, minutes) of enjoyment from Boikido’s Wooden Animal Shakers, $5.95 at UrbanBaby – choose from 3 cute designs and keep them in the pram, car, or high chair as a fun and stimulating toy (or distraction).

5). All great artists experiment with different mediums – why not the bath? Draw in the Tub Crayons, $8.95 from The Hip Infant.

6). Keep the kids big and small entertained while you cook/clean up/relax on Christmas Day with the Jumping Frogs game, $9.49 from iqtoys . Just press down and the frogs ‘jump’ into the bucket!

7). If you’ve got some spare paved area at your place, grab a bucket of pavement chalk and let kids go wild. It’s like parental-approved graffiti! $9.35 at Toysandmore.

8). While they’re outside, a cute skipping rope will keep them active and improve coordination. These jungle themed ropes are just $4.95 from MyBabyRocks – so you could pick up two and still have change from your $10!

9). Budding designers can create their own unique bracelet for just $2.75! Choose from 3 DIY designs at Minifashionista and let your little one make her (or his!) own special keepsake.

10). And to get little minds thinking, this cuter-than-cute Noughts-and-Crosses set is also small enough for taking away on summer holidays! $9.95 from Mywoodentoys.