Deborah Stallings Stumm talked about the hottest toys on the market right now and she even brought in some for the anchors to play with. 1. MINDFUL MAZE GARDEN PACK (HAND2MIND) ● Create calming corners this winter with Mindful Maze Garden Pack! ● Kids learn different screen-free breathing techniques that encourage mindfulness, self soothing, and help develop self-management skills. ● Each of the Mindful Maze Boards offers a unique experience as each kid needs different breathing activities for different situations. ● These two double-sided boards cover 4 nature-themed breath patterns, including large breathing tracks to add multisensory elements. ● Ages: 3+ ● MSRP: $14.99 ● Available: hand2mind.com, Amazon 2. REAL LITTLES MICRO CRAFTS (MOOSE TOYS) ● Real Littles Micro Crafts is the whole craft kit and caboodles. ● There are six themed DIY craft kits with colorful caboodles for storing, carrying and stacking. ● Each craft kit includes everything needed to create micro versions of popular crafting items. ● The lightbox craft kit lets kids get their message across with removable letters and multicolor LED lights. ● Additional sets include bath bombs, glitter globes, a painter set and a backpack to make and collect. ● Micro Crafts is the craft kit packed with cab-oodles of creative fun. ● Ages: 6+ ● MSRP: $9.99 ● Available: Amazon, Target, Walmart 3. LITE-BRITE MINI-X CONNECT (BASIC FUN!) ● Create, connect, and shine! ● Experience beautiful light art like never before. ● Inspired by the classic 1980’s Lite-Brite toy, the Mini-X Connect comes with a 4-by-4 grid that connects to other Mini-X Connects (sold separately) for bigger and more innovative designs. ● Start by assembling the light art using the 170 colorful mini-pegs and one of the eight design templates, then connect another Mini-X Connect to watch art come to life. ● All sides of the grid are connectable to allow for maximum artistic flexibility. ● When kids are ready to see their work, just tap the pegs to light them up. ● Ages: 4+ ● MSRP: $9.99 ● Available: March at Amazon, Target, Meijer, and Barnes & Noble 4. SCRIBBLE N PLAY CREATIVITY KIT (BOOGIE BOARD) ● Scribble n’ Play is a reusable kids’ drawing tablet that is great at helping kids discover their creativity. ● A mess free alternative to scratch arts and crafts, the Scribble n’ Play includes a long-lasting battery to remove the mess of plugs and chargers. ● This kids’ drawing tablet features the revolutionary Colorburst display that lets kids draw and write in vivid rainbow colors. ● Draw with the four drawing tools that feature 16 textured tips and edges ● Erase with the push of a button – just like magic! ● Take it on-the-go for hours of creative play. ● Ages: 4+ ● MSRP: $34.99 ● Available: Astra, Learning Express, Hallmark Gold Crown Stores 5. MATCHBOX ACTION DRIVERS SUPER CLEAN CARWASH PLAYSET (MATTEL) ● This playset is packed with all the fun details of a real-life car wash and no water is necessary! ● Drive into the wash where working spinners and rollers clean up cars and get them ready for the road. ● Made from 40% ISCC-Certified plastics and was designed for disassembly and easy recycling as part of the Matchbox commitment to sustainability. ● Connect the carwash to other Matchbox or Hot Wheels sets for unlimited adventures. ● Ages: 3+ ● MSRP: $23.99 ● Available: Amazon, Target 6. MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE BARRAGE (SUNNY DAYS ENT) ● Create an endless amount of bubbles! ● Designed with fun styling and bold colors, this is sure to be a bubble blowing hit this summer. ● It’s easy to use, just screw in the bubble solution and pull the trigger to blow a continuous streak of bubbles. ● Kids will love the fast bubble blowing action and parents will love the outdoor active play. ● Ages: 3+ ● MSRP: $14.99 ● Available: Amazon, Macy’s 7. KOOSH DOUBLE PADDLE PLAYSET (PLAYMONSTER) ● Players can test their skills head-to-head! ● Set includes two paddles with a colorful Koosh ball. ● Perfect for all-weather play! ● Ages: 4+ ● MSRP: $21.99 ● Available: Target, Barnes & Noble 8. LEGO ICONS WILDFLOWER BOUQUET (LEGO) ● Crafted entirely from intricate LEGO pieces, the Wildflower Bouquet features eight species of wildflowers on adjustable stems. ● Budding florists and flower lovers can spend hours building and identifying the blooms inspired by cornflowers, lavender, Welsh poppies, cow parsley, leatherleaf ferns, gerbera daisies & larkspur ● Once complete, these LEGO flowers can be displayed in a favorite vase to become an eye-catching piece of home decor that will plant seeds of joy in whichever room they’re placed. ● This set includes several elements made from plant-based plastic produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane. ● Ages: 18+ ● MSRP: $59.99 ● Available: LEGO, Major Retailers