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    Published: Nov 25, 2019 by Stephanie · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    Active Kids Gift Guide {Under $30!}

    This Active Kids Gift Guide has tons of great gift ideas for your favorite busy kiddos!

    This Active Kids Gift Guide has the best gifts to help keep your kids having fun all year long! All $30 and under, all age ranges. Perfect Christmas gifts or birthday gifts! #giftguide #christmas #gifts #birthdaygifts #activekids #parenting #hannakuh

    Disclaimer: The links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you purchase something after clicking on them, that I get a small commission at no additional cost to you. I promise to only link to items that I believe to be of value to you and that I believe in myself. Thank you so much for supporting The Foodie and The Fix!

    Hey guys! I was recently working on my Christmas list for the girls and I was trying to think of some things that they would like that:

    1. Wouldn't end up as a room decoration - I'm looking at you, baby doll high chair...
    2. Would keep their cute little faces out of screens.
    3. Would get them moving! Especially during the winter, it can be hard to find things to do when the weather is frightful...
    4. Wouldn't break the bank.

    During my search, it occurred to me that maybe I had some like-minded readers that I could help a little in this department! I hope so 🙂 And just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

    Hot Tip!

    Before we jump to the list, I just wanted to let you guys in on a not-so-secret secret. Rakuten.com (the new name for Ebates, if you're familiar). If you're shopping online and not going to Rakuten.com first, you're flat-out leaving money on the table. We've gotten so much money back (In fact, I just checked and we've gotten a total of $396.07!) from them just from online shopping that we would have done anyway! They send you a check, so no messing around with points or anything like that, just cold. hard. cash.

    Ok, to the list!

    Prices subject to change.

    Gift Ideas for Active Kids {Under $30!}

    Just Dance Disney 2 - XBox 360

    My kids LOVE dance games like this, and this newest Disney version has some songs from Disney's Descendants, which my girls are obsessed with. This game is also available for other gaming systems.

    Treasure Hunt Game

    What kid doesn’t like playing pirates? This award-winning game is great for all ages. You can play in groups too, so it’s great for parties. A fun, easy way to play treasure hunt with your kiddos. I know the girls are going to love this one!

    Alex Toys Monkey Balance Board

    This one is geared toward the younger set and I know my 5 year old would love it. I can definitely see her using her imagination to turn this into all sorts of things… a spaceship, a rock floating on hot lava, etc..

    The Bubble Thing

    A GIANT bubble wand plus a guide "How To Make Monstrous Huge Unbelievably BIG BUBBLES"!

    Rechargeable Hover Soccer Ball set with 2 Goals

    This is like the air-hockey version of soccer. How fun does that sound?!

    Spy Gear Set

    I don’t know about your kids, but my kids looove playing spies and I love watching them run all over the place doing it! This set has everything your kiddo needs to play spy!

    Kids Rainbow Kite

    Do your kids like flying kites as much as mine do? This huge rainbow kite is made for kids and made for easy flying (even without a ton of wind)!

    Bug Catcher and Viewer

    My girls have something like this (though honestly, this one looks a little nicer) and I love watching them scurrying through the yard looking for bugs or other things that they can magnify to get a better look at. Not only does it get them moving, but it gets them asking questions and learning about nature!

    Kidoozie Foam Pogo Jumper

    This looks like a ton of jumping fun… no room for a trampoline – no problem! Your kiddo can bounce around on this jumper inside or outside and since it has a 250 lb capacity, it’s great for all ages.

    Go Sports Premium Wooden Ring Toss Game

    This would make such a great family game! I love finding things that we can do outside together (of course this would be great indoors, too)!

    Night ball Football

    Ever play flashlight tag when you were a kid? It was the best, right? Kids love to play in the dark. This light-up football (it lights when you throw it!) is such a fun way to do that!

    Dance Ribbon

    One of my girls used to have one of these dancing ribbons (the kind they use in gymnastics) and she loved it SOOO much. In fact, she kind of loved it to death. I think it’s definitely time to get a new one this year!

    2 Player Laser Tag

    I don’t think this really needs an explanation… because LASER TAG!! 

    Gardening Set

    Gardening is such a great family activity, but it works out best when kids have real, kid-sized tools to use. Each of my girls have the rake from the big kid set in this link,, and it definitely made gardening a lot more fun for them (that and the worms of course 😉 ). 

    The Boys Book of Adventure

    There are so many fun things for your kiddos to get into with this book! Just a little FYI, there’s also a girl’s version, but honestly, if your kids are really down for some adventure, this one is the way to go for boys and girls.

    Frozen Baseball Glove and Ball Set

    Kids 12' Play Parachute

    Why it never occurred to me that I could get one of these myself is beyond me. Who didn’t like playing with the parachute in gym class? As a non-athletic child, it was basically the only thing in gym that I liked doing 😉

    Science on a Nature Walk Kit

    Lots of fun projects for your favorite scientist. I can’t wait to do these with my kiddos!

    Scooter

    Another fun nostalgic item from gym class!

    Giant Bowling Set

    Kids love oversized games and I know that this one will be a hit at our house this summer! Indoor/Outdoor 🙂

    Twister Ultimate

    Twister but with a bigger mat!

    Marvel's I Can Do That Game

    We had the Dr. Seuss version of this game when my kids were little and they LOVED it - the Marvel version looks really fun, too!

    The Wiggle Box

    This one is so much fun for littles!

    Walkie Talkies

    BANZAI Bump N Bounce Body Bumpers

    Commenters said that even adults had fun with these!

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    1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      November 28, 2016 at 5:55 am

      Oh my gawsh, I have been shopping ALL WRONG!!!! *insert slapping myself on the forehead here* Girl, I shop online, so I got that part right (I can't do crowds). BUT I have never heard of Ebates.com! I swear I live under a rock sometimes! Thank you SO much for sharing that no-so-secret secret, because it was totally news to me!! Gimme ALL dat money back! hahaha. Love this list of awesome ideas!! We only have children that walk on 4's, but I'm just a big kid, so I totally have my eyes on that inflatable bowling set! How fun!!! Cheers, chicka! xo

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        November 29, 2016 at 10:06 am

        OMG, Chey! Yes! Ebates is the best! I just started my online shopping this week and I've already made $20! Whoop whoop! So many exclamation points!! Hahaha... that bowling set looks so awesome and perfectly acceptable for adults 😉 Hope you're having a great start to the holidays girl! XO

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    2. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 25, 2016 at 10:09 am

      What a fun post, Steph! Now you've got me ALL kinds of excited about Christmas!! 🙂 Ebates: oh, totally!! Love that you can just turn on the plugin and get reminders when you start shopping online. Just Dance is so much fun! I love this one a lot because it's a good way to trick everyone into some good, physical activity. Haha. And WOAH on that bunch of balloons toy (tool??? haha). I can't believe it makes that many water balloons at once!! Um... can I get like four of these? (yes, I need THAT many water balloons. At once. 😉 Loved this, Steph! Happy beginning of the holiday season! xo

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      • Stephanie says

        November 29, 2016 at 10:02 am

        Thanks, Demeter! Yes, Ebates is the best! I'm so excited for Ava to open Just Dance! We all get into it (we have an older version already), it's so much fun 😉 Hope you're enjoying lots of Christmas cheer! XO

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    3. Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says

      November 24, 2016 at 12:22 am

      I am currently thinking about the little ones I need to find presents for Christmas which is not an easy task so this list comes at a great time! Thanks for sharing!

      Miriam
      http://www.londonkitchenidaries.com

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        November 29, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Awesome, Miriam! I hope it gave you some inspiration 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

      November 23, 2016 at 3:44 am

      My 7 year old nephew is going to be ALL kinds of happy now that I have this fantastic list! Hurray!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        November 29, 2016 at 9:37 am

        Yay!! Glad you liked it, Kate!! XO

        Reply
    5. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      November 22, 2016 at 10:04 am

      What a great post, Stephanie! I have a niece and nephew so this list certainly comes in handy....and who am I kiddin'? I would even like some of these for ma self 😉 Dance games? Years ago I regularly played 'Dance Dance Revolution' on Nintendo, along with a particular fun snowboard one (man, was I stiff after). That hovering soccer ball looks pretty sweet too and so does the ring toss. I'm sure any kid would be happy to get any one of these. Wow! You certainly have a lot in your ebates account! That's awesome, especially during the holidays when there's just so many things to buy....maybe some of that could go towards the wine fund...hehehe 😉 Pinned! Thanks for these awesome suggestions! Hope you're having a great week! XOXO

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        November 22, 2016 at 11:04 am

        Thanks, girl! I know, right?! I can't wait for a few of these to be opened on Christmas for me. Dance games are SO much fun! Yeah, well that's the total I've earned over the lifetime of my ebates account (a few years, I can't remember exactly) and I've already gotten (and spent... 😉 ) all of that money so sadly nothing left of it for the wine fund. No worries, though, you know I always make sure there's money for wine. You get me. 🙂 I hope you have a great week, too, Dawn! Thanks for pinning! XO

        Reply

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