Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the Kids in Your Life (ages 5-12): Best Gifts Under $15

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. It’s definitely my favorite holiday, this is probably because of my mom. I remember my mom always made Christmas so magical when I was a kid. I always remember getting great gifts, but I know my parents didn’t typically spend a ton of money. Christmas can get expensive. Sometimes kids want the most expensive gifts and it’s just not in the budget. You don’t have to spend a ton of money in order to get awesome gifts for the kids in your life. Below is my holiday gift giving guide for the kids in your life (ages 5-12): best gifts under $15.

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Best Gifts Under $15

1. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

This game is so fun. It will have you laughing the whole time. All of my kids love playing this game.

2. Walkie Talkies

Your kids will love these walkie talkies. They might just drive you crazy, but the kids will love them. My niece brought six walkie talkies to Thanksgiving this year and my daughter brought two. So, between my kids and my nieces, the age range was 3 years old to 13 years old, and they all had so much fun.

3. Toss and Catch Game Set

I had this game as a kid. My kids have several sets of these and they have so much fun. This game works on hand eye coordination and the Velcro makes it easier for younger kids to catch the ball.

4. Fidget Snake Toy

This is probably the best fidget toy. My son, in particular, could play with this thing for hours. I have to admit it’s pretty fun.

5. LCD Writing Tablet

These writing tablets are awesome! My kids love to play with them and I am just glad they aren’t on electronics. I keep one in my diaper bag at all times. We play tic tac toe, Pictionary, they draw or they just practice writing.

6. Jenga

Jenga is a total classic, and it’s so entertaining. My kids get so nervous when the tower starts to teeter. Also, these blocks can be used for building or my kids like to set them up as dominos.

7. Phase 10 and Uno Pack

These are both classic games that are fun for kids and adults alike. Uno is super easy for younger kids. With phase 10, younger kids might need a little help. In college I used to stay up late playing Phase 10 with my friends.

8. Beat the Parents

I know I put this on my Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the teens in your life: best gifts under $15, but this game is fun for kids too. There are trivia questions and crazy challenges. I specifically remember a challenge where my nephew and I had to try to get the sock off the other person’s hand. It was pretty hilarious. My kids beg to play this game weekly.

9. Mad Libs

Mad Libs are the best. I used to do Mad Libs as a kid and my kids love them just as much. It helps kids to know what verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs are. We get lots of belly laughs when reading our Mad Libs once they are filled in.

10. The Hardest Hidden Picture Book Ever

Hidden picture books are great for all kids. I know I loved our Where’s Waldo books when I was a kid. Hidden picture books actually help with visual perception, focus and critical thinking skills. The hardest hidden picture book ever would be best for older kids, but there are definitely some easier ones for younger kids, like this one.

Kids can sometimes be hard to buy for, especially if they don’t have an Amazon wish list. I know this is a wide age range (ages 5-12), but I definitely think all ages will love these gifts. Plus, these gifts won’t break the bank. My kids love everything on this holiday gift giving guide for the kids in your life (ages 5-12): best gifts under $15. These gifts are great for boys and girls alike.