Five Hottest Christmas Gifts for Kids 8 and Under

This year isn't much different than any other Christmas. They are telling us what we need to get our kids and it is usually something ridiculously high priced and something they will tire of soon after they open the presents. You always know you made a horrible choice when the kids is obsessed with the box the gift came in and not even looking at the present. We have all been there. We have all done that. This year we won't let that happen to you. Buy one of these five items and don't worry. I am giving you two girl choices and two boy choices and the first choice will be good with either child.

The Zhu Zhu.

The what? How many kids want this? Why can't the must have gift be about 10 bucks? Well the Zhu Zhu actually is 10 bucks believe it or not. Of course the accessories kick in and your at about 40 to 50 dollars. Cheap for a "hot" item. If you would like to check it out look here. Me personally, I don't get it. Then again I have swung and missed more than a few times giving gifts to my kids and nieces.

The Twilight Barbie

Take the perennial girl favorite and add the Twilight moniker and there you have it. A no-brainer. You can't lose. Enhance with accessories again of course. Barbie has been around since before most of us were even kids. For more information take a look here. Pricing on the Twilight Barbie is $25 most anywhere you can find it.

Hannah Montana DVD and Dance Mat

The Hannah Montana brand still has the some pull for the younger set. This DVD and dance mat is loosely based on the popular dance mat games of a couple years ago. The catch phrase is learn to be a pop star. Younger kids will like this I wouldn't venture to far off the 8 year old kids though. Price as low as $30, $40 if you wait. Click hereto view.

Webkinz

A pretty ingenious idea when you think of it. Younger kids love them because they are a plush toy that come with an internet code. The code gets kids entrance into the Webkinz World site and they can create they own pets. They feed their new pets and check on their health create living spaces and play games. Teaches kids to learn about the computer while having fun. A win-win for everyone. Price range from $9 to $33. View here for the variety of choices.

Old West Gunslinger Shooting Set

Okay my politically correct friends don't rake me over the coals for this one. There is one thing we can't deny with kids, they still love their aspects with cowboy vs indians in one incarnation or another. This is a shooting game with no pellets flying out of a gun. No one will "get their eye put out" with this gun. It is a fun target game that uses lasers to knock down the targets. Fun game for young kids and will keep them entertained for hours. Price is $65. Click here to view see.