Value in play

[Laurie Schacht]

While there are many trends to discuss this year, what makes the top of the trend list will be the price! The Toy Insider list that’s posted here does not have a single toy over $100….and many are under $30. As parents, we will not disappoint our kids for the holidays. There’s nothing better than the excitement when our children are ripping open their gifts. I remember when my oldest (now 19) was little….every time she opened a gift she would say “I always wanted this my whole life”, and my husband and I would smile. We would continue to smile and be pleased when the gift was used over and over, until she outgrew it.

When choosing your gifts, value comes in the price tag and in the play time. A $10 gift that lasts five minutes isn’t worth 5 cents…..but a gift that may cost a few more dollars than you expected to spend can be well worth it if it delivers hours/years of fun.

The full Toy Insider list will be available at www.thetoyinsider.com on October 22nd. This list includes a variety of manufacturers, all kinds of toys, and 4 different age groups. It's simply full of helpful information when deciding what to purchase your children for the holidays. Happy holidays (yes, already!)

The Toy Insider Mom