As a mom of 6 kids, I have the inside scoop on what's hot and what's not.  I've already started my Christmas shopping.  Again, as a mom of 6 kids...these things take time.  From what I have seen, here's what I believe will be on your child's 'I Want It Now' list.

Wreck This Journal is a journal with detailed instructions on what to do on each page.  My daughter just got this book and LOVES it!!  I love how it keeps her imagination flowing and away from video games.  Some examples that have to be done:

Wreck this journal
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  • Take journal in the shower with you
  • Spill or spit coffee on a page
  • scribble needlessly on a page
  • Poke holes in a page
  • Mail Journal to you

You literally 'Wreck this Journal'!

Watch Ya Mouth game.  Move over Pie Face!!  While I haven't actually played this game, I have placed my order for it.  I also have experience with the mouth guard challenge.  This is a family game where everyone gets a mouth guard and has to say specific phrases.   If it's anything like the challenge...it's going to be hysterical!

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Here's McCoy and me doing the mouth guard challenge:

Are you raising the next American Ninja Warrior?  The NinjaLine looks like the perfect training tool for the little warrior.  A great way, in my opinion, to keep your kiddos active all year round.

Ninja Line
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Hatchimals is an interactive 'egg' with a secret pet inside.  But what's inside the egg is a secret.  My 6 year old is asking for this...it's not available until October, but I bet this will be the next Tickle Me Elmo.

Hatchimals
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This is for older kids, it's the Lightning Reaction game.  My 16 year old has it and it's hysterical to watch the kids play.  The game is based off of speed.  Whoever is the slowest one to press the button is given a little 'zap'.  You have the ability to set the intesity of the zap.  I get a kick out of watching it every time.  Here's a video of my kids playing it a couple years ago.  It's still a HUGE hit in our house.

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