Black Friday is November 27, and Small Business Saturday is the day after. This guide puts it all on one page: toys sorted by age, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers and local shops by city.
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Every Amazon pick has 4.5 stars or higher and at least 2,000 reviews on Amazon. Each one was in stock when we checked on November 10. We have not tested these ourselves, so think of them as top-rated picks, not a we-tried-it list. We left prices off on purpose because they move a lot around Black Friday. Check the listing before you buy.
The girls and boys sections are just to make shopping easier. Plenty of these work for any kid, so go with what yours loves. Tap the heart on anything to save it to your gift list.
Babies (0 to 12 months)
3 picks
any baby3 picks
mushie Stacking Cups
Listed for 0 months and up. Stacking cups made in Denmark
Itzy Ritzy Lovey with Teether
Listed for 0 months and up. A small lovey with a built-in teether
LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket
Listed for 6 months to 4 years. A pretend picnic basket with shapes
Ages 1 to 2
3 picks
any little one3 picks
Fisher-Price Little People Farm Animal Friends
Listed for 12 months to 5 years. A farm animal figure set
LEGO DUPLO Deluxe Brick Box
Listed for 18 months and up. Big bricks for small hands
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Wooden Chunky Puzzle
Listed for 24 months to 4 years. An 8-piece wooden puzzle
Ages 3 to 4
7 picks
any kid3 picks
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Set
Listed for 3 and up. Magnetic building tiles
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack
Listed for 24 months and up. Ten cans of dough
GeoSafari Kidnoculars
Listing says ages 3 and up. Toy binoculars for backyard exploring
for girls2 picks
Meland Doctor Kit with Puppy
Listed for 3 to 6 years. A pretend doctor set
Princess Dress Up Set
Made for girls 3 to 6. A dress-up set
for boys2 picks
Dinosaur Road Race Set
Listed for 3 to 8 years. Dinosaur toys with a race track
Hot Wheels Track Builder Unlimited
Listed for 4 and up. Build your own Hot Wheels track
Ages 5 to 7
6 picks
for girls3 picks
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad, Pink
Listed for 6 and up. A light-up pad for tracing and drawing
Creativity for Kids Mini Garden: Mermaid Terrarium
Listed for 6 and up. A craft kit that makes a mermaid garden
Little Live Pets Mama Surprise Kittens
Listed for 4 to 15 years. An interactive kitten toy
for boys3 picks
LEGO City Burger Truck 60404
Listed for 5 and up. A LEGO set that builds a burger truck
Hot Wheels Criss-Cross Crash Track
Listed for 5 and up. A Hot Wheels crash track set
Hover Soccer Light-Up Ball
Listed for 3 and up. A light-up ball for indoor soccer
Ages 8 to 10
6 picks
for girls2 picks
Redtwo 5100-Piece Clay Bead Bracelet Making Kit
Listing says ages 8 to 12. A friendship bracelet kit
Nail Art Studio for Girls
Listed for ages 7 to 12. A nail art kit
for boys3 picks
ThinkFun Gravity Maze
Listed for 8 to 15 years. A marble run logic game
Klutz LEGO Gear Bots
Listed for 8 to 12 years. A STEM activity kit with LEGO pieces
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck
Listed for 7 and up. A set that builds three ways
any kid1 picks
Moose Games Flipslide
Listed for 8 to 15 years. A handheld puzzle game
Ages 11 and up
2 picks
tweens and teens2 picks
Kanoodle Brain Teaser Puzzle Game
Listed for 7 and up. Still a good one for older kids
How To Draw Everything: 300 Drawings
A drawing book. For kids who like to sketch
Toys get harder to shop for at this age, so these are puzzles and art. Go by the age on the box. Toys with small parts or strong magnets, like the magnetic tiles, are not for kids who still put things in their mouths.
Teacher Gifts
6 picks
small and useful6 picks
Paper Mate Flair Sunday Brunch Scented Felt Tip Pens
Felt tip pens. Scented, medium point
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream
Hand cream. For very dry hands
Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip balm. A multi-pack
Village Candle Balsam Fir Large Apothecary Jar
Candle. A holiday scent
Baylis & Harding The Fuzzy Duck Indulgent Hand Care Duo
Hand care gift set. A hand wash and lotion duo
Pavilion Dandelion Wishes Ceramic Candle
Candle. A ceramic candle gift
Stocking Stuffers
5 picks
small gifts for kids5 picks
Hot Wheels 10-Pack
Ten cars. Styles may vary
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set, 50 Count
Listed for ages 4 and up. Colored pencils
Rubik’s Cube, The Original 3x3
Classic puzzle. The original 3x3
Squishmallows Original Mystery 3-Pack, 8-Inch
Mystery plush. Three plush in a pack
Crayola Color Wonder Toddler Mess Free Coloring Set
Made for toddlers. Mess-free coloring
Shop Local First
7 areas, one page
Small Business Saturday is November 28, the day after Black Friday. Before you order online, see what your town has. We pulled these from city and tourism listings, local news and the shops’ own pages, then checked each address and phone number on Google on November 11. Hours and stock change, so call before you go. D’Iberville and Long Beach are two spots where we could not confirm a shop to list. If you know a good one, email hello@thegulfcoastmom.com.
Biloxi
5 shops
biloxi5 shops
Jak’s Comics, Cards & Games
Biloxi · 1670 Pass Rd, Unit G · Comics, cards, board games, RPGs and toys, near Keesler Gate 7
The Threaded Cork
Biloxi · 136 Rue Magnolia · Boutique with handmade gifts, Polish pottery and a coffee bar
Grant’s for Her
Biloxi · 110 Rue Magnolia, Suite B · Women’s boutique
Gabrielle’s
Biloxi · 1765 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Suite G · Clothing and gifts for all ages
Sharkheads
Biloxi · 1703 Beach Blvd · Biloxi beach gifts, toys, candy and fudge
Gulfport, Long Beach & Pass Christian
7 shops
gulfport and the pass7 shops
Panda’s Pair O Dice
Gulfport · 55 Hardy Court Shopping Center · Board games, card games and tabletop
Miles to Adventure
Gulfport · 901 Pass Rd · Tabletop games, D&D and miniatures
Play And Talk
Gulfport Premium Outlets · 10330 Factory Shop Blvd · Locally owned. Video games, trading cards, collectibles and candy
Feeney’s Fine Gifts and Decor
Gulfport · 738 E Pass Rd · Gifts, pottery, home accents and children’s items
Martin Miazza Gifts
Gulfport · 1208 Pass Rd · Curated gifts, pottery and registry
Joy’s Hallmark Shop
Gulfport · Crossroads Center, 15230 Crossroads Pkwy · Gifts, ornaments and gift wrap
Robin’s Nest in the Pass
Pass Christian · 255 Davis Ave · Gallery gift shop with local art, jewelry and pottery
Ocean Springs
6 shops
ocean springs6 shops
Miner’s Doll & Toy Store
Ocean Springs · 927 Washington Ave · Dolls, toys, puzzles, games and books
Sugar & Spice Children’s Apparel & Gifts
Ocean Springs · 1306 Government St, Unit 1 · Children’s clothing and gifts, with monogramming
Coral Kids
Ocean Springs · 1515 Government St, A101 · New this fall. Clothing from preemie to size 14
Mimi Reinke Design
Ocean Springs · 929 Washington Ave · Vintage jewelry, candles and gifts
Lucia’s Hallmark Shop
Ocean Springs · Spring Plaza, 1519 Bienville Blvd · Gifts, cards and ornaments
Lee Tracy
Ocean Springs · 1000 Government St, Suite C · Women’s clothing
Bay St. Louis & Waveland
9 shops
the bay9 shops
Biz-zee Bee
Bay St. Louis · 111 Main St, Unit B · Children’s boutique with monogramming
Lollie + Pop: A Children’s Shoppe
Bay St. Louis · 1247 US-90 · Children’s clothing, gifts and games, newborn to 16
Sassy Bird Interiors
Bay St. Louis · 211 Main St · Home décor, gifts and kids’ items
Southern Accents Boutique
Bay St. Louis · 125 Main St, Unit B · Gifts, candles, art prints and baby clothes
Bay Life Gifts & Books
Bay St. Louis · 112 S 2nd St, inside Century Hall · Gifts and books
Social Chair
Bay St. Louis · 201 Main St · Gifts, home décor, local art and candles
Bubbly Babes
Bay St. Louis · 212 Main St, Unit C · Bath and body, personalized gifts and party favors
Gallery 220
Bay St. Louis · 220 Main St · Local art, books, cards and gifts
Waveland Candle Company
Waveland · 1804 Nicholson Ave · Soy candles, soaps and Mississippi-made gifts
Pascagoula, Gautier & Moss Point
5 shops
jackson county5 shops
Posies & Puddles Children’s Boutique
Pascagoula · 710 Delmas Ave · Children’s clothes and accessories
Zeal Boutique
Pascagoula · 651 Delmas Ave · Women’s boutique
White Pelican
Pascagoula · 3109 Pascagoula St, Suite A · Clothing, gifts and home décor
Flower Patch Florist, Gifts & Sweet Tooth Bakery
Gautier · 3204 Ladnier Rd, Suite 1 · Flowers, gifts and sweets
Wiggins & Stone County
3 shops
stone county3 shops
More shops are listed on Explore Stone County.
Hattiesburg
3 shops
hattiesburg3 shops
Little Lane
Hattiesburg · 6555 US 98, Suite 4A · Baby and children’s gifts and clothes
Walnut Square Gifts and Stationery
Downtown Hattiesburg · 124 Walnut St, #4 · Locally owned. Gifts, personalized stationery and home décor
The Author Shoppe
Hattiesburg · 709 Hardy St · Locally owned bookstore with coffee and local art
Want gifts that are not toys? Our Experience Gifts guide has local ideas. For things to do this season, here is the Holiday Fun Guide. Which age are you shopping for this year?
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