There are a number of subscription gift boxes out there, but what if you’re just looking to get a kid or teen a one-time gift that doesn’t demand a recurring charge? We found the best ready-to-go gift boxes for all types of interests. These gifts are one and done, and definitely have the “wow factor” when they arrive.
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Fidget Toy Gift Box
Best for For Kids Who Can’t Stop Fidgeting
$15 from Amazon
They’ll open the box to find 46 sensory-friendly fidget toys of various types. There are enough toys inside to keep one everywhere and anywhere — so stress relief is always on hand.
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Unicorn Slime Kit
Best for Slime Fans
$26 from Amazon
This box has all the ingredients for spending hours creating various kinds of scented slime in different textures and types. There are beads, sparkles galore, and even “magic unicorn ink.”
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Baketivity DIY Baking Activity Kit
Best for Little Bakers
$37 from Amazon
Beginning-level baking is made easy with this box that’s bursting with everything needed for yummy cupcakes. And don’t worry about spoiling, the dry ingredients are pre-measured and packaged to remain fresh.
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Gags and Games Candy and Toy Gift Bucket
Best for the Young Jokester or Class Clown
$80 from Gourmet Gift Baskets
Gift the kid who loves to play practical jokes a basket of silly gag items and delicious treats. Fake dog doo and a whoopie cushion are just some of the comedic toys.
Crayola Art Gift Basket
Best for the Little Artist
$60 from Etsy
Treat a budding artist to a basket of art supplies and inspiring projects. There are classic Crayola items like crayons and markers, activity books, and even paints.
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Retro-Rama Kid’s Gift Basket
Best for the Kid Who is Old School at Heart
$50 from Etsy
The kid who should’ve been born in the ’80s will love this basket filled with retro fun. Classic silly putty, metal jacks and a ball, and the Barrel Of Monkeys game might even be worth “borrowing” for your own fun.
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Radiate Glow in the Dark Gift Basket
Best For Kids Who Are Night Owls
$50 from Beyond Bookmarks
The glowing toys in this gift basket are perfect for adding fun to campouts, forts, and tents. An assortment of toys such as glow-in-the-dark balls, a fidget spinner, a mini flashlight, and even glowing mud are fun for all ages of kids.
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Spiderman Gift Basket
Best for Kids with Spidey Sense
$40 from Amazon
This bucket has all the things a kid who is into Spiderman will love. There’s a water bottle, puzzle, and activity packs — all with the Spiderman theme.
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Brave Book Gift Box
Best for Avid Readers
$55 from Literati
The gift boxes from Literati make it easy to give kids books they’ll actually want to read. This themed box is all about bravery and courage, with stories featuring heroes and heroines that are suitable for ages 7-9.
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Bitsbox: Levels 1-12
Best for Serious Kid Coders
$300 from Bitsbox
For kids who are super into coding, you can’t get much more serious than this gift box. It includes access to all the levels of the Bitsbox coding program, as well as guides for parents (who may or may not be confused trying to help out their little geniuses).
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Family Movie Night Gift Box
Best for Little Film Fanatics
$50 and up from Etsy
Nothing says movie night like candy and popcorn. Your kiddo will love munching on sweet and salty treats from their own personalized bowl. Each gift box includes a variety of snack-size goodies, two microwavable popcorn packets, personalized plastic snack bowls, and a $5 Amazon gift card to use toward a movie rental.
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