{"id":15233,"date":"2020-12-09T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=15233"},"modified":"2020-12-09T14:51:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T19:51:17","slug":"holiday-toy-gift-guide-with-mattel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/holiday-toy-gift-guide-with-mattel\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Toy Gift Guide with Mattel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The holiday season is upon us! In our house we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. That means twice the fun, twice the food, and twice the gifts (for my kids). The thing is, when it comes to gift giving for the holidays, it’s always been about the kids. Both my own and for my nieces and nephews. The adults all decided years ago to not buy gifts for each other. After all, nothing beats kids beaming faces as they excitedly open their presents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m excited to have teamed up with Mattel to showcase some this season’s hottest toys including those that each of my boys selected as their favourites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The toy gift guide is organized by age group. Also, make sure to check out my IG post<\/strong><\/a> to enter to win everything in this guide! (~$450 value). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fisher-Price\u00ae Little People\u00ae 1-2-3 Babies Playdate\u2122. <\/strong> While I don’t have toddlers at home any more, I still\nremember those precious days when my boys were young and playtime was so\nimportant because it provided them entertainment with many developmental\nbenefits and a much-needed break for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My favourite part about this playset is the fold-out soft\nplay area and that it’s easy to carry (perfect for taking along on travels and\nvisits to family and friends). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your little ones can play make-believe with three adorable\n‘babies’ featuring fun lights, music, sounds and removable play pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From blending up tasty snacks in the blender, playing on the\nrocking horse, and rocking the babies to sleep in the cradle, there\u2019s so much\nfor kids to enjoy and explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve always loved Fisher-Price toys because their Smart\nStages\u2122 technology allows you to switch up the content as your child grows,\nhelping them learn about numbers, colors, shapes, and more with songs, sounds\nand phrases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney Frozen Elsa’s Ice Palace by Little People\u00ae<\/strong> My younger two nieces are obsessed with anything Frozen and\nI know they would love this playset too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This playset plays music (“Let It Go”), lights up,\nand has other sounds and surprises that kids can discover through the push of a\nbutton. My boys won’t admit it, but even they can’t help but push the buttons\non this playset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Playset includes Elsa and Olaf figures, plus bed and chair\naccessory pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Star Wars The Child 11\u201d Basic Plush<\/strong> (Nathan’s pick) Our Friday night tradition includes dinner followed watching\nThe Mandalorian on Disney+. The boys have watched the entire Star Wars\nfranchise and are as big fans of the story as we are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, everyone’s favourite character is The Child\n(which we recently learned why it is not officially called ‘Baby Yoda’). <\/p>\n\n\n\n This toy plush has a soft body, plus a sturdy base filled\nwith beans, perfect for cuddling or display as a collectible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Barbie\u2122 Color Reveal: Color Reveal Slumber Party Fun<\/strong> When I was a kid, I loved nothing more than playing with\nBarbie. Not only did I have several different Barbie dolls (and Ken), but I\nalso had the Barbie Dreamhouse and a car. My parents were frugal, but I think\nthis was the only thing they ever bought me because they knew how much I loved\nit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m loving this new, modern twist on the traditional Barbie.\nBarbie\u00ae Color Reveal\u2122 delivers the ultimate unboxing experience with more than\n35 surprises that include a Color Reveal\u2122 Barbie\u00ae doll, a Color Reveal\u2122 Chelsea\ndoll and three Color Reveal Pets\u2122. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This set also includes a long-haired wig, pajamas, sleeping\nbags, snacks, pet accessories and more to play out slumber party fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Polly Pocket\u2122 Tiny is Mighty\u2122 Theme Park Backpack<\/strong> If you’re an 80s child like I am, you are sure to remember\nPolly Pockets; a coveted holiday toy from years ago. I love seeing that it’s\nback and just as cute and fun as I remember it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This adorable Tiny is Mighty Theme Park Backpack is shaped\nlike Polly doll’s heart locket. It opens to an exciting theme park adventure\nincluding micro Polly and Lila dolls plus an ice cream cart and many\naccessories! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a blast and explore these awesome activities: Polly and\nLila dolls can perform a trapeze act or ride the carousel horse (dolls clip on\nthe poles); spin the middle fountain and the teacup, bumper cars and UFO rides\nreally spin; ride in the pirate ship; grab a “mermaid” photo op; putt\naway at the miniature golf course with moving putters; and ride the roller\ncoaster around the theme park! Or enjoy a treat at the ice cream cart! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Theme Park backpack has two areas that pop out\u2014 the\nminiature golf course and the dining court! A Ferris wheel and the big top tent\nalso extend out and have seating that fits the dolls! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Backpack has two adjustable straps (can be removed) and a\nhandle for portable on-the-go fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Wheels\u00ae Monster Trucks Scorpion Playset<\/strong> (Ryan’s pick) My boys have been playing with Hot Wheels cars and playsets\nfor as long as I can remember. We have accumulated over 100 cars between the\nthree boys. But I don’t mind because it’s a toy they keep going back to and\nplaying with over and over again (it’s our go-to toy for traveling).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The boys are excited for this playset because it works with\nboth Hot Wheels\u00ae cars and Monster Trucks! Not to mention, you have to defeat a\ncool beast; the deadly Scorpion nemesis on a large-scale (3 feet +) track set.\nI can’t wait to gift this to them for Hanukkah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mega Construx\u2122 Pok\u00e9mon\u2122 JUMBO EEVEE.<\/strong> The Pokemon obsession has been an on-going thing in our\nhouse since Kyle was about 5 years old. While I personally don’t like the cards\n(since they end up scattered all over our floor), I’m all in for a build and\nplay experience that helps develop creativity and problem solving like this\nMega Construx buildableEVEE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This particular set includes 845 bricks and pieces!! Once\nbuilt, the 11-inch-tall EVEE is super-poseable so you can sit it down, stand it\nup and recreate EVEE\u2019s battle stances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n UNO Showdown<\/strong> (Kyle’s pick) UNO is a beloved family game that we all enjoy playing\ntogether. I’m excited to try this new Showdown version to mix things up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To play: wait for the lights and sounds of the Showdown unit\nto signal you it’s time to pull off your speediest reaction. Try to be first to\npush the pedal; the quickest player wins the draw and sends extra cards flying\nat their opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fisher-Price\u00ae Imaginext\u00ae DC Super Friends\u2122 Slammers\u2122 Assortment<\/strong> Retails for $9.99 each. Available at Walmart<\/a><\/strong> and Toys R Us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids can really get in on the action with these DC Super\nFriends\u2122 Slammers\u2122 vehicle and mystery figure sets, providing a unique premium\nblind bag experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rip the tab, slam the box down and surprise! Discover a\nmystery DC Super Friends\u2122 figure inside. Then use the pieces inside to build a\nsuper-cool vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Mattel\nCanada. The views and opinions expressed in this blog, however, are purely my\nown.<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The holiday season is upon us! In our house we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. That means twice the fun, twice the food, and twice the gifts (for my kids). The thing is, when it comes to gift giving for the holidays, it’s always been about the kids. 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