Start the Gifting Season Off Right With an Extra 15% Off Toys at Macy’s – CNET [CNET]

Celebrate upcoming holidays with the best toys for kids.

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas.

It’s that time again this year where we exchange gifts with our friends, family — and maybe even get a treat or two for ourselves. A big part of the holidays is making the kids happy. And while it’s not always easy choosing a gift for them, this sale at Macy’s adds an extra 15% off (use the code FRIEND), putting you on a path for a more affordable toy or learning-focused gift for children of all ages. 

Some kid-friendly gifts that caught our eye with this discount:

• Help your kids explore outer space with a Discovery planetarium projector two-in-one STEM science kit for $25 (save $35). Using this toy gives kids the ability to view images of galaxies, planets and spaceships on their bedroom ceiling. 
• Use these Sharper Image road rage RC speed bumper cars to race around the hours or outside with a kid who has a need for speed. This $34 toy car set (save $46) is powered by batteries and moves around with a wireless controller. Once you bump into the other car, you’ll send the character in the seat flying. 
• Play the Game of Life with Super Mario characters for $23. 

Finally — for the foodie kid who loves science — pick up this Discovery kit for $13 (save $17). This set helps kids learn the science behind making snacks like ice cups. And unlike a book lesson, they get to eat the results. 

Head over to Macy’s for the entire sale and check out additional toys that might spark some imagination:

• Thunder Jet X stunt drone: $42 (save $58)
• Hover Air LED soccer game: $17 (save $23)
• Triceratops LED infrared remote control toy set: $17 (save $23)
• DIY terrarium grow kit: $13 (save $17)
• Metro line train table set: $218 (save $67)

Read more: 15 STEM Toys Your Smarty-Pants Kids Will Actually Love