10 Fantastic Birthday Party Gifts for $20 or Less
My daughter ran in the door with an envelope in her fist. Smiling ear to ear she tells how excited she is to go to her classmate’s birthday party. I wanted to be happy for her. I really did. But all I could think was: another birthday party?
With classrooms full of twenty or more kids, that can add up to a lot of parties, and money. Here are ten gifts that every kid will love and won’t break the bank!
Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids Books – Grab a stack of these books to give the birthday girl or boy for guaranteed laughs! Enjoyable for ages 7 and up, these jokes, tongue twisters, and knock, knocks will be a sure hit!
The Original Stomp Rocket Junior Glow – This STEM-friendly toy is great for kids 3 and up. With glow-in-the-dark rockets, this kid-powered toy is endless fun for active kids!
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit – Fun and educational, this STEM kit is perfect for kids 6 and up to explore scientific concepts. Create a sunset in a test tube or an underwater volcano, this kit has 11 different experiments to discover!
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty – Addictively fun, this putty is sure to enchant kids and adults alike. Fun to play with and explore, this putty comes in a variety of colors and types like glow-in-the-dark, liquid glass, and magnetic.
Guinness Book of World Records – Books are a family favorite around here, and this one is especially great. Filled with amazing, unusual, and random facts that kids and adults love. Great to get families talking and laughing together. There is something for everyone in this mind-bending, gross-out, and amazing record book!
Spot It – This card game is fun for everyone. Fast-paced and easy, you can play with a few people or just practice on your own. Be the first to spot a similar picture on the top card and your own and you are that much closer to winning! With variations for animals, spotting letters, and Spanish editions, there is a Spot It for everyone!
Rock Painting Kit – A simple craft that is easily adaptable for different ages and interests, this kit is a winner! Beyond the fun of painting and decorating the rocks, there are even waterproof paints and tracking stickers so kids can spread joy throughout their community!
Ultimate Crayon Kit – This crayon kit is a dream come true for every person who loves to color. With 152 pieces, it is the ultimate rainbow, giving creatives the chance to color every shade they can think of. A fun set that will be used to create many masterpieces!
Binoculars – Always a kid favorite, these will get plenty of use! From outside exploration to inside wonders, these binoculars put science right in little hands. Easy to travel with, they provide hours of wonder and fun.
Waboba Moon Ball – This gravity-defying creation takes playing ball to a whole new level. Don’t be fooled by its small size. This ball can bounce sky high with cool sounds and won’t get lost the way small bouncy balls do. Kids (and adults) won’t be able to keep their hands off this extra bouncy ball!
Story by
Rebecca Hastings