Kids between five and twelve love toys, games and creative projects, and you do not need to spend much to make Christmas morning fun. These picks under $25 cover building, art, games, books and active play. They also work well as stocking stuffers or as add-ons to a bigger present.
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View on AmazonCard games, art sets, plush toys, small building sets and books are all popular and fit the budget.
Pick open-ended gifts like art supplies, building bricks or a card game. They suit most kids and rarely feel too young or too old.
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