And ALL of them UNDER $100
Make your own YoYo Dolls Kit, $24.00
Inspired by the classic quilter's doll, these soft animals are made of various fabric "petals" and attached to hands, feet and a head. All pieces are handmade according to fair trade guidelines by Aymara Indians in Bolivia. Designed by Jenny Krauss, and available here at Uncommon Goods
Flipbook Kits, $12.00
Create your very own mini movies with this flipbook kit. Just like cartoons on TV, these short stores are made with subtle changes in your drawings. Flipbooks were created in the 1860's, but took off in the 1880's when photographer Edweard Muybridge and inventor Thomas Edison worked with them prior to movies. In the 1920's they became popular as both toys and also ways to learn activities. This kit comes with 2 pre-drawn flipbooks, 2 blank flipbooks, 6 markers, and 4 clips. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Robot Calculator, $16.95
This calculator has moveable arms, hands that squeeze and hold small objects like pencils, pens, and his own night light. The back of the robot has clips or hold paper and a magnetic disk that can hold paper clips or any other metal object. Available here at Z Gallerie
Predator Vs. Prey Mittens, $26.00
These wool and acrylic mittens are modeled off classic enemies in the animal kingdom. Although these warm and cozy mittens look like child's play, they are generously sized, so adults can wear them. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Magnetic Dart Board, $9.99
My own kids have this dart board, and the magnetic part of it is actually really strong. When you throw the darts, they stick and don't slide off. Available here at Z Gallerie
Totem Building Game, $38.00
Girls Totem Building Kit: Create a lizard, reindeer, school, house and much more with this kit that comes with 120 reversible construction cards featuring images of flowers, butterflies, gold coins, fish, and more. Boys Totem Building Kit: Create a spaceship, airplane, cathedral, ship and more with 120 colorful cards with images of secret codes, metal, wood, fire, space and more. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Power House: Green Essentials Edition, $90.00
Build your own sustainable science lab with this kit. You can learn about alternative energy by conducting experiments and building energy-related models. You will also learn how to transform, store and use all these different energy forms. The building projects include: a greenhouse, solar oven, air conditioner, refrigerator, wind generator, lemon battery, and more. This sounds like the perfect science fair investment also! Available here at Uncommon Goods
Moon in My Room, $39.00
Both of my boys have had these moons in their rooms for over a year now, and they are awesome. You hang it on the wall, then use a remote control to adjust the 12 different phases of the moon. It has an automatic shut-off, so my kids use it as their night-light to help them go to bed. It also comes with an audio CD tour. I highly recommend! Available here at Restoration Hardware
Star Wars Fandex Game, $12.95
This set of 75 trivia cards will test the knowledge of any die-hard Star Wars fan, which will most likely include any boy of any age. Available here at Z Gallerie
Wookie Cookies, $16.99
This Star Wars inspired cookbook contains recipes far beyond just cookies. My son has this also, and 2 weeks ago we made the Sand Trooper Sandies. The recipes are easy enough for an elementary school aged child to make, with minimal supervision. Other recipes include C-3PO Pancakes, Jedi Juice Bars, and Crazy Cantina Chili. They also have Star Wars recipe stickers (made by Jedi_____) for your child to put on his goodies if he wants to give them as gifts. Available here at Chronicle Books
