Parents often focus on getting the “hot toy”, and if they don’t get it, in their mind, the holiday will be a failure. Often, the hot toy might not be the “right toy” for your child, as it doesn’t match their interests. And, if you positively, absolutely need to have that hot toy, but it early. The hot ones usually don’t drop in price, as they are sold out by early December. Buy it early, and have your peace of mind.
This is an important issue, and one that comes up again and again every year. Keep reading for more on this from me and our other contributors.