The holiday season is synonymous with gift giving. With so many holiday gifts to give, one has to be budget concious. There are lots of holiday gifts and toys out there which are both reasonable as well as presentable. Toys make the best holiday gifts. Kids look forward to receiving toys they have coveted all year long as gifts for the holiday. It is not necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on toys as holiday gifts. Here are some great toys all under $10 which make perfect holiday gifts.
1. Crayola First Beginnings TaDoodles
Crayola’s unique First Beginnings TaDoodles egg-shaped markers are designed to fit small toddler-sized hands. These cute markers are sure to bring out the creativity in your child. There are two animal-themed collections of three markers each: a green frog, brown puppy and red monkey. The second collection consists of a pink pig, yellow chick and purple hippopotamus. These markers have no cap to open and are formulated to easily wash off hands and clothes. According to Crayola, they have three times the ink of regular markers. They sell for $5.99 / pack of three and are meant for ages 18 months – 3 years.
2. Melissa and Doug Alphabet Train 27 piece Floor Puzzle
There's nothing better than a puzzle to get those brains in action. This alphabet train puzzle from Melissa and Doug includes all the letters of the alphabet, each featured on it's own illustrated puzzle piece, and the engine of the train. I picked up this puzzle for my son and it really helped him to get familiar with the various letters of the alphabet.3. PlayDoh Go Diego Go Rainforest Rescue Set
Playdoh is popular with kids all over. You can mold and create shapes and figures with this Diego themed colorful Play-Doh set. Kids will love to receive this inexpensive but practical gift for the holidays. There's a truck vehicle which has a flat tire which you can fix. You can even make rainforest animals like snakes and more with the tools and molds provided. Fun for ages 3 and up.4. Rubik's Cube
Most of us have tried to unravel the mystery of Rubik's cube! This all time classic brainteaser makes an awesome holiday gift for young and old alike. Now you can twist and turn this crazy puzzle, mixing up all the different colored sides, then amaze everyone by solving one of the 43 quintillion combinations. This Rubik's cube includes a solution hints booklet.5. International Playthings My First Purse
I loved this little purple and pink purse from IPlay. It's a miniature version of a big girls purse, complete with pretend lipstick, a cell phone and a wallet. It even includes a debit card and a set of plastic keys. The purse is packed nicely and makes a great gift for kids 2 and up.