Are you ever stumped about what to get your kids for Christmas? The one and only (and toy expert) Laurie Schacht is here to tell us about the BEST trending toys this holiday season! This list of toys is perfect for kids of any age and are guaranteed to make them smile.

#1 Akedo Triple Strike Tag Team Arena

Price: $69.99

• Ages: 6+
• Akedo Ultimate Triple Tag Arena for three times the action and excitement.
• The electronic arena lights up with a push of a button when a split strike is landed and knocks out the LED on the arena screen.
• Has more than 40 sound effects to add excitement to the battles, and the arena also comes with two exclusive Akedo warrior figures.

#2 Sink N’ Sand

Price: $36.99

• Ages: 4+
• Players: 2-4
• The object of the game is to be the last one standing when the quicksand falls.

#3 Lite-Brite Wall Art

Price: $129.99

• Ages: 14+
• This mega-size, 16-by-16 inch Lite-Brite grid features high-definition designs with 6,000 mini-pegs in eight assorted colours with 45 LEDs.
• Create Lite-Brite art that you can then display on walls or on tabletops using the included stand.

#4 VIP Pets Glam Gems

Price: $24.99

• Ages: 4+
• VIP Pets are back and more glamorous than ever with VIP Pets Glam Gems!
• 12 characters, plus one rare, each with their own jeweled hairstyles.
• Each doll has a strong fashion sense and comes with 6+ accessories, including a gem hair extension, that can be used to create dazzling hairstyles with their 11 inches of long, rooted hair!

#5 My Avastars

Price: $25.00

• Ages: 6+
• Meet the Avatar Stars of the Metaverse — KawaiiPie, A_VibeThng, and Dreamer 3.0!
• With more than 100 possible looks in each box, the personalization opportunities are endless.

#6 National Geographic Crystal Garden Kit

Price: $14.00

• Ages: 8+
• Watch in wonder as crystals grow from the branches of the included evergreen and cherry trees like magic — kids will see the first crystals in minutes and trees fully covered in as little as six hours.

#7 Barbie Dreamhouse

Price: $299.99

• Who doesn’t love a Barbie dreamhouse!
• 43 inches tall and 41 inches wide, 360-degree play with 3 floors and 10 indoor and outdoor living areas.
• Build children’s imagination by customizing the space by adding parts and moving things around to create their own personal dreamhouse!