• POWER HOUSE This
toy contributes to children’s understanding of energy awareness. A
great introduction to renewable energy! Conduct 30 experiments and
build 10 models, including the Power House, greenhouse and more. [Ages 7 and up] $89.99 backtobasictoys.com
• PRINCESS MONEY MANAGER Ten
percent of profits goes to three charities: St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital, Food for the Poor and Providence House, a crisis
nursery. The Princess Money Manager teaches girls three basic concepts:
saving, spend wisely and sharing. The tiara spins and opens to three
slots that read “save,” “spend,” “share.” [Ages 5 and up] $39
• KARITO KIDS Three
percent of the retail price goes to Plan, a worldwide children’s
charity. Your child can choose which cause to support: Food, Health,
Home or School. Purchase the 21-inch vinyl poseable doll or a 16-inch
soft doll. Karito Kids feature six different characters from around the
world and encourage tolerance. [Ages 3 and up] $99 for vinyl doll and book set Available at select retailers and karitokids.com
• TOMS SHOES For
every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS Shoes gives a pair of new shoes to
a child in need. It’s not a toy, but a stylish gift that truly gives
back! [All ages] $34 (shoe pictured here)
• T-DUB All
proceeds support the Tiger Woods Foundation, which has touched some 10
million children worldwide. Designed by the Herrington Teddy Bear Co.,
this plush tiger named T-Dub comes in two sizes and sports an official
logo’d shirt. [Ages 3 and up] $19.99 to $29.99