I’m not sure who’s more into Christmas, me or the kids. I mean sure, they get all excited about those toys and gifts, but Christmastime leaves me starry-eyed too. This time of year reminds me of my own childhood and how I would dream about finally getting that longed for Cabbage Patch Doll with long, brown hair, or that pair of bright red lace up roller skates just like the super cool sixth-grader down the block. Nowadays I get to watch my own kids dream about finding a real live pony under the tree (uh, no) or a trip to Disneyland (soon I hope). They like to dream big!
We can’t make it to Disneyland yet, but the kids are just as happy with a visit to our local Mastermind Toys store. They can spend an entire afternoon here, where dreaming and touching and exploring are not only allowed, they’re encouraged. Actually, it’s something we all look forward to – not just the kids!
This year, we’ve partnered with Mastermind Toys to bring you some tips for how to pick the perfect gift for your big dreamer!
1. Browse the Mastermind Toys Holiday Gift Guide to find the very best toys, games, and books to make your kids’ big dreams come true. The guide is available in store and online and organized by kids’ ages and interests to make it easy to find just the right gift for everyone on your list.
2. When your Mastermind Toys Gift Guide catalogue arrives in the mail, give the kids a marker and set them loose to circle everything they find interesting. Not only will you get lots of gift ideas to work with, but you’ll also get an hour of quiet time while they go through it. It’s a win-win!
3. If you prefer online shopping, then Mastermind Toys’ new Gift Finder tool is perfect for you. You can filter your search by age, category, budget, and more. Online shopping is so convenient for busy parents, and for even more time savings, you can have your gift professionally wrapped and sent with a personalized tag (for an extra fee). Nothing could be easier!4. Look for quality toys that will stand the test of time. I love that Mastermind Toys buyers do the footwork for me by scouring the globe to select only the best toys that kids will want to play with over and over again. No worries about disposable toys here!
5. If you’re lucky enough to live near one of the 59 Mastermind Toys stores located across Canada, drop in and consult with one of their friendly Toy Experts. Mastermind Toys’ knowledgeable staff have a “gift” for suggesting just the right gift ideas for everyone on my list! They have suggestions for kids of any age, stage, and interest. Plus, you’ll get free festive gift-wrapping with a signature curly bow when you shop in store. Find your nearest store here.
So what are my kids dreaming about? We looked through Mastermind Toys’ Holiday Gift Guide to find their most wished-for toys.
Tee is dreaming of this LEGO Star Wars BB-8. Her favourite droid is now made with over 1100 LEGO pieces and stands over 9″ tall! The wheel-activated head rotates, and the hatch opens up to show a non-functioning welding torch. This set includes a display stand, decorative fact plaque, and a second miniature BB-8 figure.
Kay is dreaming of taking home one of these beautiful Our Generation 18″ dolls along with its own Thoroughbred Horse. Mastermind Toys carries such a huge selection of dolls and accessories, Kay had a hard time leaving the aisle!
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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Mastermind Toys. Nevertheless, all opinions expressed are honest and my own. Your experience may differ.
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My children love the Papo and Schleich figurines! And as a family we enjoy games – maybe the Ravensburger Scotland Yard Game (or the junior version).
I found these lava lamps! I think the teens would love them ! I did when I was younger ! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/2379-Lava-Lamp-115-Assorted.aspx
My King Kong obsessed toddler would be all over this stuffed gorilla.
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I would use the gift card to buy my boys a Magformers set – https://www.mastermindtoys.com/698-Magformers-Rainbow-Set-62-Pieces.aspx
They would be over the moon happy
My son loves the Playmobil Dragons sets. He would really love the Playmobil Berk set. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16089-Playmobil-Berk.aspx
Thanks for the great contest!
My daughter would love the Music Live set https://www.mastermindtoys.com/5959-Janod-Confetti-Music-Live-Set.aspx
My son loves basketball so much, he always watches youtube videos of tabletop basket ball so i know he would love this little basketball game https://www.mastermindtoys.com/3306-Basketball-Shoot-n-Score-Desktop-Game.aspx
I would pick up some lego juniors for my little that is just entering the age to play with “real” lego and grab a duplo kit for the youngest! We are big builders in our house, they could play with their lego for hours!
For my truck obsessed son: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/8284-Truck-And-Tracked-Excavator.aspx
For my princess obsessed daughter: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/13589-LEGO-Juniors-Anna-And-Elsas-Frozen-Playground.aspx
The gift finder is super, I like that you can sort by age. I’d pick this for my crafty child. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/5829-Creativity-for-Kids-Winter-Terrarium-Kit.aspx
If I won Id buy my daughter Lil Woodzeez! Id buy my son Playmobil and my little babe a Bruder truck!
I love Mastermind Toys!!! They have a fantastic selection of quality toys!
I’d buy this amazing Lego set for my son. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17562-LEGO-Ninjago-Destinys-Bounty.aspx
My son has been dying for the paw patrol tower
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17086-Paw-Patrol-Life-Sized-Lookout-Tower.aspx
I would buy Lego Police set https://www.mastermindtoys.com/13633-LEGO-City-Police-Station.aspx my son is asking for a couple of years.
I found this great STEM toy using the gift finder tool you showed us above! I think my science crazy kid would love this hydraulic arm kit. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/11729-Hydraulic-Robotic-Arm-Building-Kit.aspx
My daughter would love more LOL dolls for Christmas!
My girls are asking for the Lego friends catamaran! (Lets be honest, I think it’s cool too!) https://thiswestcoastmommy.com/make-kids-big-dreams-come-true/
My oldest would love the LOL Surprise Dolls https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16401-LOL-Surprise-Series-2-Tots-Ball.aspx and my youngest would love one of the generation dolls https://www.mastermindtoys.com/5798-Our-Generation-Hope-18-Doll.aspx
I would choose the Stiga Snow Kick STX Snow Scooter for my son! Thanks!
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I would get the https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17683-LEGO-Star-Wars-BB-8TM.aspx because we are all huge fans of BB8 and it would be cool to build
i would love to get this for my kids https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16795-Brio-Smart-Engine-with-Action-Tunnels.aspx
My son has the https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17612-Mayka-2-Metre-2-Stud-Toy-Block-Tape.aspx Block tape on his wish list. l
my son would go bonkers for this awesome racetrack!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16156-LiteHawk-Hot-Pursuit-Slot-Car-Track.aspx
My girls love all toys, but, I would get the Snap Circuits 3D MEG for them! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17000-Snap-Circuits-3D-MEG.aspx
Hey, I’m glad you asked for this because it made me look for new book series for my young reader! She would love the Dragon Master series, so I may have to pop into the local Mastermind Toys to pick them up.
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Hey, I’m glad you asked for this because it made me look for new book series for my young reader! She would love the Dragon Masters series, so I may have to pop into the local Mastermind Toys to pick them up.
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My two oldest children have asked to get a guitar and drum set for Christmas so they can make a band. This would be so helpful for me to be able to give them that!
My nephew wants a chess set so I found this 7-in1 game set that I would get for him https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17845-Wooden-7-in-1-Classic-Game-Set.aspx
I love all the dolls, the Playmobil airport and the Mellissa and Doug star diner. This is such an awesome giveaway we would love to win thanks so much.
I would love to get this https://www.mastermindtoys.com/3992-Frontier-Baby-Sleigh-Wooden-w-Pad.aspx for my son!
My stepson loves Lego so I’d start off with getting him the 2-in-1 Technic Roadwork Crew set:
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12934-LEGO-Technic-Roadwork-Crew-2-in-1.aspx
This glowing putty looks amazing
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16697-Its-Putty-Mega-Glow.aspx
I would pick this for my daughter!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17084-Hatchimals-Surprise-Peacat-Purple-And-Teal.aspx
My son would love this inventions kit!! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/8467-ScienceWiz-Inventions-Kit.aspx
MORE MAGFORMERS!! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1725-Magformers-62-Piece-Designer-Set.aspx
I’d love to get my son a Bruder Mack Tank Truck. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17244-Bruder-MAN-Oil-Truck.aspx
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I’d love this for my daughters!
I love buying educational toys for my daughter because I know she’ll always get enough other types of toys from friends and relatives. The toy finder on the mastermind site was so helpful! I’d love to get my daughter this alphabet bingo game: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16853-Alphabet-Bingo.aspx. She is really interested in writing and learning to read, so this would be ideal!
I would love to get my niece this Kiss Naturals Make Your Own Bath Fizzies Kit because she’s a rea.
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/5008-Kiss-Naturals-Make-Your-Own-Bath-Fizzies-Kit.aspx
I don’t know why the sentence didn’t go through but it should read – she’s a real girly girl and I know she would love it.
My son would love this – Meccano M.A.X. Robot. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17789-Meccano-MAX-Robot.aspx
I would get magformers. They are a quality toy that doesn’t break and fosters creativity. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/542-Magformers-Extra-Large-Cruiser-30-Piece-Set.aspx
I would get the Build Your Own Jet Engine kit(https://twitter.com/edmontonjb/status/928368927377420289) for my son along with a few jigsaw puzzles.
Oops! I meant to leave the link to the toy and accidentall left a twitter link. Here’s the right link- https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17006-Build-Your-Own-Jet-Engine.aspx
If I won the gift card I would love to buy my sons this Lego Boost set for Christmas this year.
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If I won the gift card to MasterMind Toys, I would pick up the Moonlite Gift Pack for my kids. They both love story time and this would add a new fun element.
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17992-Moonlite-Gift-Pack.aspx
My daughter loves hair chalk so I think she would love the Alex Hair Chalk Salon.
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1981-Alex-Hair-Chalk-Salon.aspx
My 8 year old is asking for a Hatchimal! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17085-Hatchimals-Surprise-Giraven-Pink-And-Yellow.aspx
I would choose the osmo creative starter kit for my little guy. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17776-Osmo-Starter-Creative-Kit.aspx
My son would love this Playmobil Jet. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17072-Playmobil-Passenger-Plane.aspx
I love the Mastermind Toys “Gift Finder” I searched 11+, All Catagory, for Boys iwith a Budget of $20 to $40 One of options I found was https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1838-14-in-1-Educational-Solar-Robot-Kit.aspx which is perfect for the who I am looking for a gift for. Can’t say enough how helpful the Gift Finder is.