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Post by sudie on Dec 4, 2019 20:01:16 GMT
My DH's family is ever-expanding! There are now 11 children between the ages of 1 and 12. We are definitely on a budget and can't afford much in the way of gifts, but don't want to just get them nothing. Any ideas on small, generic stocking stuffer type gifts we could get them? We live 5 hours away from them, so we don't get to interact with them very often, but we do see them every Christmas. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Susan
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Dec 4, 2019 20:20:04 GMT
Boys love hot wheels! They are cheap.
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 4, 2019 20:26:50 GMT
Card games, small puzzles, slinky, hot wheels, animal figurines, books, checkers. All of that type of toy is cheap and fun  |
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Post by mom on Dec 4, 2019 20:29:25 GMT
$5 McDonalds/sonic gift cards
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2019 20:34:22 GMT
All kids like hot wheels/ matchbox. Attach it to a card with money...real money in it.
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Post by ashley on Dec 4, 2019 20:43:53 GMT
New Crayola markers or crayons!
Play-doh or silly putty
Cars/other small toys
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 4, 2019 20:46:50 GMT
I think all kids like art stuff, but also think there are several inexpensive games that are popular. Spot it! is a great game and they have several sports team ones, could be fun to get them ones for their local sports team.
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Post by sudie on Dec 4, 2019 21:05:39 GMT
Thanks, Peas! So many of these are like, Duh! Why didn't I think of that? LOL. I guess I just tend to overthink things like this. Thank you so much!!
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 4, 2019 21:31:21 GMT
Every year, our family has a Christmas party with all of our extended family—aunts, uncles, cousins, their kids, their kids’ kids... I bring something for the little kids. One year I got these capes and they are really pretty nice for the price. It’s basically just a cheap cape with a Velcro closure, but the fabric was decent and the kids had a blast. I also got the mask and wrist cuffs, but I see that there are others listed that include them. CapesI didn’t buy these, but they include the mask Other capeIf you go down a little to where they give you other suggestions to purchase, they have sets of capes and masks that you can buy that are crazy cheap. |
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Dec 4, 2019 21:37:10 GMT
Sign up for the Michael’s app and get at least 40 per cent off per item. When we were in the department with crayons etc a few months ago they had the crayons your kids put their fingers in the color. We haven’t seen them since our kids were little.
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Post by caangel on Dec 4, 2019 22:30:36 GMT
I posted this on the stocking thread. These TJ snowmen hot chocolates are perfect for stockings! I can't wait for my kids to try them. I bought 8 cuz at $2 they are an easy gift for random little people! My TJ had gone through 2 crates before lunch this morning so get yours quick before they sell out! www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/5248 |
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Post by SharonScraps on Dec 4, 2019 22:36:15 GMT
Flashlights!
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Post by mrssmith on Dec 6, 2019 3:47:45 GMT
I posted this on the stocking thread. These TJ snowmen hot chocolates are perfect for stockings! I can't wait for my kids to try them. I bought 8 cuz at $2 they are an easy gift for random little people! My TJ had gone through 2 crates before lunch this morning so get yours quick before they sell out! www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/5248so cute! I'll have to swing by tomorrow. |
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Post by maryland on Dec 6, 2019 4:57:14 GMT
Boys love hot wheels! They are cheap. Girls too! My daughter's loved my husband's and his sister's old hot wheels toys. |
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Post by mvavw on Dec 6, 2019 5:07:00 GMT
My first graders love the magnetic magic slates. I found mini slates at dollar tree this week (name brand).
Other dollar tree finds have been: scented twistable crayons, play doh and tools, dice games like lcr, a bowling dice game, card games, puzzles, matchbox cars, mini figures.
Maria
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Post by camcas on Dec 6, 2019 10:17:49 GMT
I have never known a kid who didn’t have a blast playing with a new torch! great idea! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Dec 6, 2019 11:30:03 GMT
How many different families? Maybe you can give a family gift.
We do zoo memberships (or GC passes) for the families that have small kiddos.
We buy yearly memberships for our neighbors, and a few of our niece/nephews families.
They all say they are the best gift ever—they are open year round, and they go a lot.
A yearly family membership to our zoo is $80
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Post by sudie on Dec 6, 2019 15:25:47 GMT
I posted this on the stocking thread. These TJ snowmen hot chocolates are perfect for stockings! I can't wait for my kids to try them. I bought 8 cuz at $2 they are an easy gift for random little people! My TJ had gone through 2 crates before lunch this morning so get yours quick before they sell out! www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/5248Those are so cute! Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near a TJ and apparently they don't do online ordering? I could not find a way to order online, too bad. |
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Post by julieb on Dec 6, 2019 16:15:24 GMT
I make my great nieces and nephews ornaments every year with their pictures. Their parents love them. They are appreciated for years to come! If you don't have time or crafty inclination try photobarn.com. I purchase those for my adult children.
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Post by mrssmith on Dec 6, 2019 16:58:43 GMT
My kids have always liked mini flashights.
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