Christmas is a magical time of year.
As in, all your money seems to magically disappear especially if youve got children to shop for.
TheNational Retail Federationpredicts shoppers will spend an average of $659 on gifts for family and friends this year.
The What’s In My Purse Mystery Thoughts Pack comes with surprises, like this ice cream eraser. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
Prices like $200 for a Barbie DreamHouse and $300 for a Nintendo Switch arent helping anybody.
Here are 15 cool toys under $20 that wont give you buyers remorse.
Note: The costs listed are the regular retail prices sourced online on Nov. 13, 2019.
The price you pay may vary.
There are several options to choose from that wont have you spending over 20 bucks.
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1.
What your kid gets is a mystery until unboxing.
Cost:$8.99
2.
Tic Tac Toy XOXO Friends Multi Pack Surprise
Your child must unbox this toy to uncover the hidden surprises.
Blume Doll
With just a little water, this doll comes out of its flower pot into full bloom.
This toy includes hidden surprises like stickers and accessories.
Cost:$9.88
4.
Pikmi Pops Cheeki Puffs
These collectible plush toys come scented.
This gift also contains two surprises items like nail stickers, hair ties or temporary tattoos.
Cost:$10.88
5.
Watch out for the slimy ooze.
Cost:$14.92
6.
Cost:$19.82
7.
Play with the doll alone or snap on the attachable metal chain to carry as a purse.
Cost:$19.94
8.
This gift comes with 75 gems in a variety of colors.
Cost:$19.97
9.
It uses music and phrases to teach colors, counting and more.
Cost:$9.99
2.
This gift is suitable to babies 9 months and older.
Cost:$14.99
3.
Fisher Price Linkimals A to Z Otter
This light-up, musical toy introduces little ones to the alphabet.
It is designed for those 9 months and older and earned recognition as a Toy of the Year finalist.
This game is recommended for two to four players, ages 5 and up.
This game requires two to five players and is geared to ages 8 and up.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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