10 Fun Gifts for Kids under 50 Dollars

You can finally get a break from telling your children to bundle up, grab their gloves and not to spend too much time out in the cold. With warmer and warmer weather on the way, sunscreen, sunglasses and hats will take over your phrase list. Although with the kids outside, you can finally get that work you've been meaning to finish but couldn't. Your children also get to work in some healthy exercise instead of spending countless hours in front of the T.V. Listed below are some great ideas to motivate your kids off the couch and to get outside for some fun in the sun. Perfect for pre-teens and children 5 and up, this list consist of simple gifts that can be found at any local store or on the web.

The Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder EX-3 Blaster under $10.00 dollars - Watch your kids spray a target with Nerf Darts! The Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder EX-3 Blaster by Hasbro is $9.99 and comes with the "blaster", 3 darts and a target. Your kids can place the target up to 15 feet away and launch the Nerf darts towards it. They can even use the product at night as it comes with a red light beam for accuracy.

The Gazillion Bubble Machine priced under $15.00 dollars - This fun fill gift is made by Funrise and will have your kids chasing bubble around the yard. It’s only $12.99 but it doesn’t come with the 6 AA batteries it needs to function. Simply pour the bubble solution in and close the machine. Turn it on and be greeted with bubbles galore. The price includes 2 bottles of the bubble solution.

The Rainbow Sailboat Kite under $20.00 dollars - On a windy day you can tell your kids, "Go fly a kite!" The Rainbow Sailboat Kite, with its bright colors and fiberglass frame, is a great choice. The kite is $17.99 and measures 30"x29". Your kids will delight in seeing this boat sail through the air.

The Sizzlin’ Cool Dragonfly Water Gun priced under $20.00 dollars - Enjoy Watching your kids spray each other with water guns! The Sizzlin’ Cool Dragonfly Water Gun gift is a 2 pack of air pressure water blasters that each hold up to 37 ounces of water. Watch out - it sprays up to 40 feet! This $17.99 item is a new product from Toys R Us; you can be the first to review it!

The Playchute Parachute under $25.00 dollars - Physical educators have long been using parachutes in their curriculum for various fun activities. The Playchute Parachute can be purchased for only $24.99 so you can bring PE playtime home from school! The parachute is 10 feet in diameter and comes with a nylon carrying bag. The bright green, yellow, pink and orange chute has handles all the way around for even the littlest of hands to grasp.

The Find-Me Play Tunnel priced under $30.00 dollars - A tamer product is the 6 foot Find-Me Play Tunnel. This item is $29.99 and can even be linked with other tunnels to create a long maze. It folds down into itself and ties up for easy storage. This particular tunnel is blue, but you can spend more money and get ones that have graphics printed on them, such as a fire truck or train.

The Shark Fin 80" Pool Slide under $30.00 dollars - If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, the Shark Fin 80" Pool Slide by Manley will add some fun to it. If you don’t have a pool, this pool slide can be used on the grass. This inflatable slide has grip handles to help your kids reach the top of the slide and water sprayers that will drench them as they slide down. The item is $29.99 and has shark graphics printed all over it.

The Monster Bean Bag Toss priced under $30.00 dollars - Help your kids work on their aim and accuracy with the Monster Bean Bag Toss for $29.99. The object of the game is to toss the beanbags into the net catcher holes before your opponent does! The game comes with 4 red beanbags and 4 blue beanbags to make the competition more apparent. If your kids aren’t the competitive type, or only one child feels like playing, the game can be played alone.

The Black Moon Shoes priced under $30.00 dollars - This item has been proven to bring parents as much joy as kids: the Black Moon Shoes are a shoe platform with non-skid grip surfaces that simulate anti-gravity effects. This item costs $29.99 is adjustable up to a men’s size 9. The age on this item is listed as 7 and up and the weight limit is 180 pounds.

The One Touch Play Tent priced under $40.00 dollars - A product that serves as a great hideout (and an escape from the heat) is the One Touch Play Tent by Pacific Play Tents. This yellow, red and green tent is $34.99, comes in a carrying bag, and boasts that "One Touch" is all it takes to get this tent up. One person can simply unfold the tent and lift it up. Now that’s convenient!

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