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.
I would purchase the Symphony in B for our musical little one.
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17445-B-Symphony-in-B.aspx
My kids would love the https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12525-Our-Generation-Suyin-18-Doll.aspx
This LEGO® Star Wars™ Death Star™is amazing! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/15838-Death-Star.aspx
i would get this toy for my boys:
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/18110-Foosball-Table-with-Folding-Stand.aspx
I would choose any of the Ravensburger Jigsaw puzzles. Every winter season my family loves to work on a shared puzzle.
My son would love the spider
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17788-Meccano-MeccaSpider.aspx
I would like to get my son the V8 motor building set.
If I won the gift card, I would choose thee Labyrinth game found at https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12636-Labyrinth-Game.aspx. Thanks for the giveaway.
This came up in the gift finder for my 9 year old daughter https://www.mastermindtoys.com/14265-iLoom-Deluxe-Starter-Pack-Blue.aspx
I would get a My Generation doll, Terry. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/14598-Retro-Terry-18-Doll.aspx
My girls would love this horse to go with their dolls https://www.mastermindtoys.com/2695-Our-Generation-20-Thoroughbred-Horse-Western.aspx
I would buy a https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12657-4M-Mould-And-Paint-Glitter-Cupcake-Tea-Party.aspx for my youngest granddaughter. And https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16140-Perfection-Game.aspx for the oldest. Found with the gift finder.
I like creative, but fun toys for kids, so I’d get the LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/5667-LEGO-Star-Wars-Millennium-FalconTM.aspx
I love Mastermind Toys and the quality of products they have for kids; my godson is a very technical, logical and active child who loves to explore and figure out how things work and also play wildly. I would love to get him:
Eezy Peezy Jungle Gym: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/739-Eezy-Peezy-Jungle-Gym.aspx
Hape Four Stage Rocket Ship: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12437-Hape-Four-Stage-Rocket-Ship.aspx
My girls love lol dolls
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16401-LOL-Surprise-Series-2-Tots-Ball.aspx
Using the Gift Guide, I found Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Crimson Invasion Elite Trainer Box
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/18194-Pokemon-TCG-Sun-And-Moon-Crimson-Invasion-Elite-Trainer-Box.aspx This would be the IDEAL gift for my Nephew who is 10 and is Pokemon crazed!
Some lego for sure
I would love to get this for my son. He’s just started getting into Lego and loves construction. I haven’t seen this set before, glad I used the gift finder tool.
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12921-LEGO-Juniors-Demolition-Site.aspx
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17562-LEGO-Ninjago-Destinys-Bounty.aspx my son would go crazy for this he loves hips lego and ninjago
My daughter is all about slime and putty, so she would love this from MMToys https://twitter.com/MmmisforMommy/status/930219804711145472
My nephew would go bonkers for this!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17086-Paw-Patrol-Life-Sized-Lookout-Tower.aspx
I would pick out some Ninjago for my son! Like this one: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17562-LEGO-Ninjago-Destinys-Bounty.aspx
Any of the Melissa & Doug toys for my grandson
My son would like this Paw Patrol lookout tower
I think my daughter would love this game!!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17052-ThinkFun-Roller-Coaster-Challenge.aspx
I would absolutely love to buy hatchimals for my kids! Love the hatchimals surprise (peacat purple and teal), my kids have been eyeing hatchimals for awhile, they look too cute! Thank you very much for the chance! 🙂 https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17084-Hatchimals-Surprise-Peacat-Purple-And-Teal.aspx
I used the Gift Finder and came up with this gem: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16231-Etch-A-Sketch-Freestyle.aspx. My kids would LOVE this! Back in my day we could only draw lines and angles 😉 Haha.
I would used the gift card for Lego, our generation dolls and so much more! My daughter has this on her wish list 🙂 https://www.mastermindtoys.com/14607-Dream-Bunks-Bunk-Bed.aspx
Our little person would be so excited to pick out a Playmobil set. I’m secretly hoping she’d choose this one:
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/14969-Playmobil-GhostbustersTM-Firehouse.aspx
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12525-Our-Generation-Suyin-18-Doll.aspx My daughter would love this.
I know my daughter would enjoy this drawing frame- she’s very creative!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/14925-Creativity-for-Kids-Sequin-Drawing.aspx
I’d go for the Magformers. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1725-Magformers-62-Piece-Designer-Set.aspx
I really like the moonlite story projector. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/boutiques/MoonliteReader
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/4091-LEGO-DUPLO-Airport.aspx That Lego Duplo airport looks like so much fun! My kids have not flown before, but they are totally keen, so they’d love this! Thanks for the chance!
My Granddaughter who is 4 really wants LEGO-Disney Princess Ariel and The Magical Spell and it can be found here: https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17536-LEGO-Disney-Princess-Ariel-and-the-Magical-Spell.aspx
This Giveaway is so exciting! Love Mastermind Toys!!!
I would get the LiteHawk Hot Pursuit Slot Car Track
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/16156-LiteHawk-Hot-Pursuit-Slot-Car-Track.aspx
I would buy some science kits for my son and Calico Critter furniture for my girls along with the Sandy Cat twins
My kis would love the magformers!
I would give my son the Pokemon Trainer Elite set. He is all about Pokemon right now!
The Lego City Advent calendar looks so cool! https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17678-LEGO-City-Advent-Calendar-2017.aspx
My daughter would love to get the Our Generation Ice Cream Truck for her doll. https://www.mastermindtoys.com/6836-Our-Generation-Sweet-Stop-Ice-Cream-Truck.aspx
This isn’t easy. I’ve fallen in love with half the items in the Arts and Crafts section. 🙂 I would get the following:
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1981-Alex-Hair-Chalk-Salon.aspx and https://www.mastermindtoys.com/8918-Creativity-for-Kids-Wee-Enchanted-Fairy-Garden-Set.aspx and https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12217-3Doodler-Start-3D-Printing-Pen.aspx
I would get the moonlit gift pack https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17992-Moonlite-Gift-Pack.asp, because I’m sure my nephew would love to play with this
Cameron would love Hatchimals Pengualas Pink/Teal Egg Assortment. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity! I love Mastermind’s products.
Fingerlings are such a cute toy. This would be my pick:
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/17910-Fingerlings-Glitter-Baby-Monkey.aspx
The Game of Life is classic game that will always be popular.
The cognitive Dino is so cool, my daughter would love it!
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/15308-Green-Cogni-Dino.aspx
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/1725-Magformers-62-Piece-Designer-Set.aspx I think my son would love these as he loves to build and use his imagination and he can keep recreating new things! That or lego would be my other choice!
My daughter and i ended up browsing the website and she found this pony stable set that she says her dolls have to have because “it would be the most fun they’ve ever had” … ? Who am I to take that away from the dolls?
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/2610-Our-Generation-Saddle-Up-Stables-Horse-Barn.aspx
I would pick up the “Our Generation Picnic Table Set”
https://www.mastermindtoys.com/12538-Our-Generation-Picnic-Table-Set.aspx