Therefore, I thought I'd post some things that are on our boys' wishlists for you all, and in the Comments I'd love it if you'd leave ideas for me to consider.
I will say this: I am OVER the toys that come in a million pieces. Our kids are still learning to clean up after themselves -- meaning, I do it a lot of the time and they do it only after I've asked 20 times.
But here are some of the things our kids may or may not be getting this year:
Flybar Foam Master Pogo Stick, $39.99 at Amazon
Harry Potter boxed set, all 7 books in hardcover, $114.72 at Amazon
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, $9.70 at Amazon
Big Nate and Friends, $9.99 at Amazon
Melissa and Doug, 60-piece block set, $48.78 at Amazon
Megamind on DVD, $12.49 at Amazon
Cars 2 on DVD, $15.49 at Amazon
Tangled on DVD, $15.49 at Amazon
Toy Story 3 on DVD, $15.49 at Amazon
Tech Deck Skate Shop skateboard variety pack, $24.75 at Amazon
Star Wars Clone Wars Grievous Spinning Lightsaber, $34.99 at Amazon
Hopefully that helps you as you make your list for your kids ... if you have any ideas for me, please share!
** No Amazon Affiliate links are included in this post. I receive no compensation if you purchase any of these items. Just sharing for fun! **