4 Unique Gifts For Kids - Under $30

Stuck for last minute gift ideas or looking for a unique gift instead of the usual video games? Check out some of these great gift ideas that are all under $30. You can provide hours of enjoyment without spending too much money.

With the lunar eclipse making big headlines recently, this first gift idea is bound to be a hit with any child. Check out the Uncle Milton Moon In My Room novelty. It comes complete with a remote control and an audio DVD so your kid can take a trip to the moon and back without leaving the house. This gadget runs on AA batteries but it has a safety shut-off to preserve battery life and to save you money. The moon has 12 phases, and you can set it to automatic to change the phases of the moon, or select a phase you like best.

Jelly Fish Mood Lamp

Mood lamps are the in thing, and this fun idea is no exception. The Jelly Fish Mood Lamp from Yamamoto and ThinkGeek contains three life-like jellyfish that float peacefully around in their tank, creating the perfect calming environment and hours of gazing pleasure. The LED display has five changing colors and an automatic four-hour shut-off mechanism. The tank is approximately 10in. x 7in. x 4 ½in. Just add water and put your kid into a tranquil mood!

Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat Kit

Remember the good old days out in the garden with the bug catcher and a flashlight? Check out this one! The Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat Kit gives your child the opportunity to create the perfect green environment for his froggy pals. It has a small swimming pond, some rainforest scenery, a friendly feeder and care instructions so your child can watch his pet eat and thrive. It comes with a mail in voucher for a real live tadpole to get the ‘family’ started. I love this!

The Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Star Theater 2 is your child’s very own planetarium. Set it up and watch in awe as the constellations light the whole room. This gift comes with a CD guided audio tour of the night sky and a gadget to create meteors and comets so you can light up your child's world with falling stars. This gift is so cool that it is even in synch with the seasons of the year, so what you see is what is really happening out there in the cosmos!

Don’t wait for Christmas holidays, birthdays or other special gift giving occasions. Grab some of these unique gift ideas when you’re doing your holiday shopping and stash them for later. Nobody is likely to receive two of a kind when you choose any of these unique gifts.

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