With social media and online shopping, the number of options in front of us for buying gifts can be overwhelming. This year there are lots of fun new toys as well as the old classics that kids in the 5-8 year old age range are sure to enjoy. Here is my list of 20 top gifts for younger kids, from LEGO to vehicles to pretend play!
Southern Savers 2025 Gift Guides | Top Gifts for Younger Kids
LEGO Jurassic World T. rex River Escape
This set based on the popular dinosaur movies is great for kids in this range.
LEGO Disney Princess Ariel’s Music Stage
Disney lovers will love this set based on the newer version of The Little Mermaid.
This toy actually climbs up the walls!
Here is a list of the Target unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Get good deals on Red Baron pizza, General Mills cereal, and more.
Look through the full Target weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Electronics
- Free Simple Mobile SIM Kit WYB Select Simple Mobile Airtime
-Free Simple Mobile sim kit WYB select Simple Mobile airtime, Target Circle eCoupon - Free Total Starter SIM Kit with a $40+ Airtime Purchase
-Free Total Starter SIM kit with a $40+ airtime purchase, Target Circle eCoupon - Free Tracfone Starter SIM Kit WYB Select Tracfone Airtime
-Free Tracfone starter sim kit WYB buy select Tracfone airtime, Target Circle eCoupon
Meat
- True Story Ham or Turkey Deli Meat, 6 oz, $4.99
-$2 off True Story Meat Products (sign up) printable
(makes it $2.99)
Fridge or Frozen
- Galbani Ricotta Cheese, 15 oz, $2.59
-$1 off Galbani Cheese Product printable
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Pick up some of your favorite Bath & Body Works products for up to 75% off during the Fall Sale! Grab hand soaps, candles, and more!
This is a good time to shop for seasonal scents for your home plus cross off a few names on the gift list!
Deal Ideas
Pumpkin Cupcake Wallflowers Fragrance Refill – $3.18 (reg. $7.95)
Pumpkin Cupcake 3-Wick Candle – $9.98 (reg. $24.95)
Mahogany Apple Cleansing Gel Hand Soap – $3.18 (reg. $7.95)
Sale prices are valid through 10/19. Shipping is a flat rate of $6.99 for orders over $10 and free on orders of $100+.
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Today only, get (2) FREE 5×7 prints from Walgreens Photo (a $5.98 value)! Plus choose to pick them up the same day for free!
Use coupon code FREE2PIC at checkout to get this deal. This a good time to update some of the photos on your wall and replace them with your favorite fall adventure photos!
Tip: You don’t have to pick up today, just order it now, choose pickup, and grab it whenever you are nearby this week.
This deal is good today only, 10/14
See more Photo deals!
Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Monday Night Q&A session, starting at 8:30 pm.
This week we will chat about the three major Warehouse clubs: BJ’s, Sam’s, and Costco. Find out what to buy (and not buy) and ways to save more.
Current Membership Deals:
$100 off any $200 Costco Purchase for new Costco members –
Sam’s Club Year Membership for $15
Sam’s Club Plus Membership only $50 for a year
BJ’s Year Membership for $15
Feel free to bring any other questions you have too (they can be off topic)!
Check your Target Circle deals for a new offer for 25% off one toy or kids book. It stacks on top of sales, and it’s valid through 11/15.
Since it does stack on top of sales, I recommend waiting for something big on your kids list to go on sale. It actually even applies to select furniture!
Current Deal Ideas
Barbie Dreamhouse Pool Party Doll House with 75+ pc, 3 Story Slide – $93.74 (reg. $162)
-with sale price and 25% off Circle offer
Peg Perego John Deere 12V Heavy Duty Tractor Powered Ride-On – $191.24 (reg. $255)
–with sale price and 25% off Circle offer
Teamson Kids Versailles Deluxe Play Kitchen Plus Refrigerator and 15 Accessories – $109.64 (reg. $172)
-with sale price and 25% off Circle offer
Segway E2 Plus II Teens and Adults Electric Scooter 15 mph Max Speed and 16 mi Max Range – $221.99 (reg. $350)
-with sale price and 25% off Circle offer
Coupon valid through 11/15, but sale prices are valid this week only (thru 10/19).
Shipping is free with Circle Card or free with orders of $35+. Read More→
Celebrate 75 years of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang with the new Peanuts collection at Target, featuring cute clothing and accessories!
Grab something for your favorite Peanuts fan today!
Check your Circle Wallet because some of you may even have a Circle Bonus for 25% off, valid on select Peanuts items!
Deal Ideas
Peanuts Knit Throw Blanket – $24.99
Peanuts Snoopy 3lb Weighted Cuddle Pillow Buddy – $19.99
Peanuts 12″ Medium Squishmallows Snoopy with Woodstock (Target Exclusive) – $14.99
Girls’ Oversized Halloween Snoopy T-Shirt and Boxer Pajama Set – $16
Kroger has Nature Valley Granola Bars on sale this week, and you can add in an eCoupon to score protein granola bars for only $2.79 for a 5-pack box.
Kroger Nature Valley Deal (ends 10/14):
- Nature Valley Protein Bars, 5 ct., $4.79
-$2 off Nature Valley Protein, Crispy Wafer, Breakfast Bars 5 ct., use up to 5x in a single transaction, Kroger eCoupon
(use $2 off, makes it $2.79)
Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deals.
Get designer fragrances at Woot for $49.99 or less! Find top brands like Coach, Moschino, Calvin Klein and many more! This sale ends tomorrow, 10/14.
Plus, check out their other fragrance sale where you can score up to 75% off. That sale ends 10/23. Either way you’re getting a sweet deal on a new perfume or cologne!
Here are some fragrances to choose from:
Uomo?Moschino Moschino EDT Spray 4.2 oz. $29.99 (reg. $180)
*this deal ends 10/14
Burberry for Women 3.3 0z. $44.99 (reg. $112)
Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower $37.99 (reg. $100)
Shipping is free for Prime members (just sign into Woot with your Prime credentials).
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