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The Best Last-Minute Gifts For Kids 2021

21 Great Gifts For Kids You Can Still Pick Up Right Now — It's Not Too Late!

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The holidays are next week, if you can believe it, and there's no time like the present to find the perfect gift for the kids in your life. Whether you're a parent, an aunt or uncle, or a godparent, the kids are the ones we're all shopping for at the last minute. These 21 presents will definitely put a smile on their face, and they'll all arrive quickly, which is essential at this point.

Whether you're looking for standout dollhouses or cool STEM toys, these are the presents that will make their eyes widen this holiday season. There's also a DIY slime kit that will have you wanting to join in on the fun. Keep reading to shop our selections!

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A Slime Kit For Kids: Elmer's Celebration Slime Kit

If you don't want the kitchen to look like a science lab, this Elmer's Celebration Slime Kit ($20, originally $30) does the work for you. They'll have so much fun creating their favourite coloured slime!

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Elmer's Celebration Slime Kit
$20
from amazon.com
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A Toy For Fashion-Loving Kids: Barbie Fashion Designer Doll

If their favourite part of the day is picking out their outfit, they'll be so excited about this Barbie Fashion Designer Doll ($21, originally $30). It comes with extra outfits and accessories, so they can create their favourite looks.

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Barbie Fashion Designer Doll
$21
from amazon.com
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A Travel-Based Learning Toy For Kids: Orboot Earth by PlayShifu

The Orboot Earth by PlayShifu ($55) is an app-based game that comes with an interactive AR globe. Kids can scan the globe and learn more about the location with visual storytelling, music, animal facts, and voice interactions. They can test their knowledge with quizzes, globe puzzles, and challenges.

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Orboot Earth by PlayShifu
$55
from amazon.com
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For Kids Who Love Playing Pretend: Disney Princess Enchanting Messages Musical Vanity

If their idea of a good time is going into their own fantasy world, this Disney Princess Enchanting Messages Musical Vanity ($60) is the perfect conduit. They can sit at the vanity and pretend to be royalty from a kingdom far, far, away.

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Disney Princess Enchanting Messages Musical Vanity
$60
from shopdisney.com
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A Toy Story Toy For Kids: Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure

Who doesn't love Buzz Lightyear? This Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure ($28, originally $33) is a fun toy, and it's under $30!

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Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure
$28
from shopdisney.com
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A Pretend Baking Kit For Kids: Snow White Apple Pie Play Set

If they're always trying to help you in the kitchen, this is the toy for them. They can create and pretend with this cute Snow White Apple Pie Play Set ($30, originally $40).

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Snow White Apple Pie Play Set
$30
from shopdisney.com
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A Dollhouse For Kids: Hasbro Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle Dollhouse

A dollhouse is always the ultimate holiday present. They'll swoon over this Hasbro Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle Dollhouse ($150).

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Hasbro Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle Dollhouse
$150
from shopdisney.com
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An Expressive Plush For Kids: TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie

They'll adore cuddling up with the TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie ($15). It's reversible, revealing a happy side and a mad or sad side. It's a fun and unique way to express their emotions and moods as well. It comes in a ton of different colour combinations and patterns.

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TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie
$15
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A Karakoe Toy For Kids: Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

If they're dreaming of being a musician, gift them this Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone ($31, originally $40). It'll make for a fun night in for the whole family.

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Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
$31
from amazon.com
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A Tech Find For Kids: Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids

The Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids ($35, originally $60) is perfect for the curious kid who asks a ton of questions we don't always know the answers to, including homework help. Parents can also set alarms and reminders so kids can keep track of their day.

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Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids
$35
from amazon.com
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A Creative Advent Calendar For Kids: Crayola Kids Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar

Get the Crayola Kids Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar ($33) for the budding artist on your list. Perfect for little ones ages 3 and up, this Advent calendar has 24 days of crafts with each door revealing a Crayola product and its corresponding activity.

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Crayola Kids Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
$33
from amazon.com
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A Princess Oasis: Monobeach Princess Tent

They can create their own world in this Monobeach Princess Tent ($46, originally $59). Any space can be magically transformed into a place they'll love to play in.

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Monobeach Princess Tent
$46
from amazon.com
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A Fun Strategy-Based Game For Kids: Sushi Go! Card Game

The Sushi Go! Card Game ($7, originally $15) is the perfect fast-paced game for a sleepover. It's a thrilling game where players are supposed to create the ultimate sushi combo. Whoever has the most points wins!

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Sushi Go! Card Game
$7
from amazon.com
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A Mat to Draw on For Kids: AquaDoodle Drawing Mat

A mat that runs totally on water and eliminates mess is every parent's dream. The AquaDoodle Drawing Mat ($25) also comes with a special for-the-mat-only pen that lets their imagination go wild.

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AquaDoodle Drawing Mat
$25
from amazon.com
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Best Bike With Training Wheels For Kids: Huffy Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bike

This Huffy Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bike ($84) will be their favourite thing they get this year. It's so cool!

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Huffy Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bike
$84
from walmart.com
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Best Educational Toy For Kids: Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit For Kids With LED Light

This Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit For Kids With LED Light on Lid ($25) is so cool, we kind of want one for ourselves. It teaches kids about biology and growing plants by day, and they can see their hard work pay off at night.

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Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit For Kids With LED Light on Lid
$25
from amazon.com
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Best Candy Gift For Kids: Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab

Um, we want this Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab ($13, originally $20). It's the right combination of science and candy, and we love it all.

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Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab
$13
from amazon.com
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For the Kid Who Loves to Colour: Crayola Masterworks Art Case

Budding artists will love this Crayola Masterworks Art Case ($44). There are so many different shades!

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Crayola Masterworks Art Case
$44
from amazon.com
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A Classic Book: Matilda by Roald Dahl

Gift them a classic book they can fall in love with. Matilda by Roald Dahl ($8) will show them that being smart pays off.

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Matilda by Roald Dahl
$8
from walmart.com
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For the Tech Guru: Osmo Coding Starter Kit For iPad

This cool Osmo Coding Starter Kit ($100) is connected to an iPad and can teach them fun and useful computer and coding skills at an early age. They'll be a pro in no time.

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Osmo Coding Starter Kit
$100
from target.com
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A Cute Chair: Pillowfort Unicorn Bean Bag Chair

This Pillowfort Unicorn Bean Bag Chair ($65) is the ultimate spot for kids to sit and read a book or just listen to some music. How adorable is the little horn?

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Pillowfort Unicorn Bean Bag Chair
$65
from target.com
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