HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2023
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2023
It’s time to start tackling those holiday wishlists, so we caught up with our resident toy expert Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, to find out which items he can’t keep on the shelves this season. Our gift guide also includes familiar brands you can find around Charlotte and online. Remember to shop now and place your orders early!
*All products, styles, and sizes subject to availability, and prices are subject to change.
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Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets
4317 Park Road, Ste. B
For anyone who wants to shop local this season, look no further than Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets. This independent toy store is Charlotte’s go-to treats, candy boards, toys, and accessories for newborns up to teens. You’ll find a few big brands like Lego and Hasbro, but the majority of their merchandise is a curated mix of trendy and unique toys from lesser known manufacturers and local vendors. Below, owner Dan Weiss shares his top eight picks for the 2023 holiday season. (styles and sizes subject to availability)
Maxi Foldable LED Scooter, $160
2-in-1 Beauty Playset, $49.99
DJ Mix & Spin Studio, $44.99
Warmies, $29.99
Royal Castle Inflatable Fort, $69.99
Robbie Bot, $59.99
Make-up Artist Studio, $29.99
Formula Drift Racing Car, $59.99
Want more gift inspiration? Check out Charlotte Parent‘s top picks for 2023:
Magic Scrunch Pillow ($24.99)
Make a loopy, squishy, pillow in cupcake, unicorn, kitty, and puppy designs. Available on Amazon, Kohl’s, and at Target.
Owala® 24oz Tumbler ($27.99)
Like its 40oz cousin, the slimmed-down Owala® 24oz Tumbler has a 2-in-1, sip-or-swig lid, a removable straw, and a cup-holder friendly base. owalalife.com
Theodora S.T.E.A.M. Dolls ($59.99)
This collection features five 15-inch dolls with a unique superpower designed to help young girls discover their strengths. theodoragirls.com
The Adventures of Qai Qai ($15.99)
Inspired by her daughter Olympia’s favorite doll, Serena Williams’s book shows young readers the power of believing in your best friend and in yourself. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
woom ORIGINAL Bikes ($249 – $699)
Give your little peddlers the perfect introduction to riding with these ultra lightweight bikes, now available in new limited-edition colors. woom.com
Monster S310 Superstar Wireless Bluetooth Speaker ($69.99)
Your music-loving teen can play 20 hours of uninterrupted music with this water-resistant speaker. wellbots.com
LEGO® Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 ($39.99)
This building set comes with two decorative wreath designs that the kids can assemble when you need to keep them busy over the holiday break. lego.com
Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart™ ($59.99)
Set up shop and start slinging pizza slices with this kid-sized food cart. Available at Target and Amazon.
Rubik’s Coach Cube ($14.99)
Learn a simplified, 8-step solving process with this 3×3 cube, covered by black numbered stickers that allows little puzzlers to use a peel-to-reveal approach. Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
