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The Age-By-Age Guide To Finding The Perfect Gift For Any Kid In Your Life

by Dara Smith

And just like that, the holiday season is here. The songs of summer have morphed into festive favorites, and the aroma of eggnog has replaced the wafting notes of pumpkin spice. But the return of the most wonderful time of year means more than just the serenades on your playlist or the seasonal syrup in your beverage. It means you get to observe time-honored traditions while savoring treasured moments with the ones you love.

It also means the timeframe for finding gifts is limited. And particularly when it comes to the little one in your life, the pressure to snag the perfect present can lead you to search far and wide for whatever their heart desires.

While it may sound fun to hunt for hacks to your favorite child’s happiness, Sam’s Club knows no one’s got time for that, especially not this year. Together, we created the ultimate guide to shopping for kids, whether the one on your nice list is a toddler or a teen. Because it doesn’t just take a village to raise children, it takes a village to shop for them too! Now scroll on and start gifting.

For The Toddler

Member's Mark™ Kid's Pop-Up Tent
Sam's Club
Turn any corner of your home into a magical playhouse with this portable (and super adorable) pop-up tent. Available in unicorn, space ship, or castle styles, this sweet little hideaway will be home base for many adventures to come.

For The Kid

ArtSkills Snowball Fun: Games and More
Sam's Club
Whether or not real snow is on the forecast this holiday season, give the gift of the white stuff with this 'snowball' play set. With options for both indoor and outdoor games, this gift will provide nonstop fun all year round.
FamJam Kids Pajamas Sleep Set
Sam's Club
This super soft matching set will put any kid in the holiday spirit, with a graphic top and fleece pants so they'll never have to sacrifice comfort for style.
ArtSkills 30-Piece Premium Acrylic Paint Set
Sam's Club
Patronize your painter-in-training’s art skills with this bounty of acrylic paints. With over 30 colors and a professional palette, your buddy can brush up their technique while creating the mini masterpieces you know they’re capable of.

For The Pre-Teen

NBA Jam Deluxe Arcade 1Up with Riser and Bonus Stool
Sam's Club
Bring the basketball court to the family room with this upright game machine (and accompanying stool!). With three NBA-themed games, as well as local and online play options for up to four competitors, your athlete will dribble circles around whoever can handle their game.
Singing Machine Pedestal Karaoke
Sam's Club
Unleash their inner diva with this wireless and WiFi-enabled karaoke machine. With two wired microphones, Bluetooth streaming capabilities, side speakers, a subwoofer, and a light show (yes, really), your singer’s space will serve serious concert venue vibes while they belt out their favorite tunes.

For The Teen

Six Days of Beauty Advent Calendar from Olay, Pantene and Crest
Sam's Club
If they’re in the makeover phase of their teenage years, why not make their next one holiday-themed? This six-day beauty calendar has all the basics for your stunner to brighten their smile, soften their skin, and style their hair without changing the gorgeous features that already make them special.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" 32GB with Wi-Fi + 32GB micro SD Card
Sam's Club
Sweeten up their screen time with the sleek, powerful, and almighty Samsung Galaxy Tab. Light, comfortable, and fully loaded with battery power and storage capacity, your teen can use it to marathon their favorite shows while you sit back and enjoy your newfound status as coolest gifter ever.

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This post is sponsored by Sam's Club.