Prime Big Deal Days

I love that this little set just packs up into itself to store. I don't think it's worth the buy at full price, but anything 50% off or more is a good deal.

"a dentist toy" was my kid's santa wish last year and melissa & doug delivered as usual.

duplo needs no introduction. this is another staple of my gift stash, especially for 2-3. the storage container is key.

i bought this almost as a joke because I enjoy photography, and I'm still shocked by how much use it gets! excellent for the gift stash.

this is a classic for a reason. it doesn't go on sale very often, but worth it for the years of play you get out of it. the spikes now serve as fodder for the dump trucks and excavator scoops.

trust me you will use these so much more than you ever imagined. bath time, 4th of july fireworks, camping. I use it as a stocking stuffer.

a classic for a reason. I target around $8

this one is tied with hungry hungry hippo for most loved. I keep it in my gift stash.

one of our go-to games - great for non-readers and still interesting enough for adults.

i truly have no idea why this is so loved, but it is. and we read it constantly. you can usually find it ~50% off or more in a sale.

pretty sure this will still be in the holiday reading rotation for years to come. I've seen it go under $2, which is a steal.

if you're anywhere near waves, this is going to be a hit. I've never seen the price drop below $20, so if you can get anywhere near that, it's a deal.

if you have the space, this thing is a kid magnet. not a single kid has come to this house and NOT ended up on this climber. It's a bit sun-faded now, but going strong otherwise.

if you have the space for this, I could not recommend it more, but only if you can get it on sale. ours is almost 2yo and has survived dozens of kids and parties. it pays for itself in entertainment.

we've gotten years of daily warm-weather use out of this helmet. It's really light and adjusts easily. I think we started using it around 2 years old.

crocodile chopsticks, need I say more? under $10 is a good deal.

throwback thermos - no frills, gets the job done, no leaks. we've had the same one for 3 years now.

snack boxes are one of my go-to's for something on the run, watching a movie, or taking to the beach. I've had these for years. They're reasonably spill-proof.

there's a reason this lunchbox appears on pretty much every lunchbox list. it's sturdy, it doesn't leak, and it actually makes my lunch planning easier because I just use a formula for filling in each section. 10/10.

i upgraded to this nap mat at the start of preK and it's great. it's made it thru a full year of weekly washing with no signs of wear. It's longer too, so better for preK kids to grow into.

because you can never have too many name labels. I bought these at the start of daycare and the stash is still going strong. they handle the dishwasher really well if they're on a flat surface.

another on-the-go back must. I'm actually surprised by how long these have lasted considering they don't appear to be the sturdiest. I like them under $10.