- Stick a chihuahua in a stocking and show your partner what the word "commitment"really means.
- Pillow Pets make simple, adorable presents for kids and pseudo-adults alike.
- Forget teaching toddlers sign language. Give 'em a smartphone and they can Tweetat you!
- The original Monopoly teaches kids about the value of money — including that itcan get you out of jail!Photo courtesy of William Warby
- Lincoln Logs > Legos.
There were Furbies, Tickle Me Elmos and the Wii to dominate holiday seasons of recent past — but 2010 is without a clear front runner for the child's toy that will send parents knocking each other over to grab the last one.
Since the toy industry is still recovering from the recession that had stores canceling orders and low-balling inventories last year, we've put together some suggestions for what we think will be top sellers.
Lincoln Logs — They're throwback, and thus automatically endearing, it's perfect for your burgeoning hipster.
Pillow Pets — It's a stuffed animal, it's a pillow, it's simple, it's clever, it's cute. At not quite 24, I legitimately want one for myself.
Live Animals Requiring Great Care — Your partner will be so thrilled.
Smartphones — So your kids can get in touch with a car service when they're out of their after-school program or done at their friend's birthday party.
The Original Monopoly — Because someone needs to teach them about real money — not introduce them to credit cards.