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02-12-2011, 08:29 PM #1Registered User
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Inexpensive Gifts for Kids
Need gift ideas for in the $5-10 range for a boy under age 10. I already have one small toy, but feel like I need to get something else.
maybe a gift certificate for an ice cream sundae?
Need ideas! Thanks!!BS1: $1000/$1000
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CC: $0/ $15884
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~The small lego sets are usually a hit with boys. Walmart.com: LEGO Pharaoh's Quest, Golden Staff Guardians Play Set: Building Blocks & Sets ~
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Model cars/planes
GC for fast food
"manly" soap, etc.
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I was going to recommend the small lego sets. If he is on the younger side, I often will get a pack of crayons & a coloring book to go with whatever I've purchased.
Temporary tatoos are always a big hit at my house.~Jessica
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Coloring Books are a good idea! Thanks! I really just need something small to go with the gift I am mailing so the legos won't work... but i am also looking for cheap gift ideas in general so thanks! (DH has over 10 nieces & nephews!)
I've picked up some great stuff at tag sales, but I end up giving them to the kids when they come over!BS1: $1000/$1000
BS2:
CC: $0/ $15884
Other Debt: $0/2487
Car Loan: $0/11800
SLs: $20368/54031
Total Consumer Debt= $20,368/81825
Timeline:
10/09 - DH lost Job.
1/10 - spent 20k to finish DHs degree
4/10 - Found DR and got Gazelle Intense!!
1/11 - Paid off last CC!
2/11 - Downsized from 2400 to 600 sf!
10/11- Paid off car 3 yrs early!
1/12 - Paid off DH's Education!
Next Goal: Own My Degree!
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02-13-2011, 09:44 AM #6Registered User
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If you keep your eyes open you can find small RC cars for $10 or less.
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02-13-2011, 04:10 PM #7Registered User
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the dollar store has tons of markers crayons and colorng books and small puzzles which dont weigh alot.
i agree w/ the poster on temporary tattoos! kids just seem to LOVE those!!!
at the dollar store you can also pick up those foam stickon thingies which kids love too. those and some cheap construction paper are good for at least two hrs of fun time!
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02-23-2011, 02:14 PM #8Registered User
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I ended up sending the mario puzzle ($12 on clearance for $5), a box of candy, $5 in McDonalds gift certificates. He loved it and I only spent $11 plus shipping.
Our budget is $20/ kid, and yes I think that is too high, but when you do things last minute, $20 does not go very far. I would like to get that down to $10/ kid.BS1: $1000/$1000
BS2:
CC: $0/ $15884
Other Debt: $0/2487
Car Loan: $0/11800
SLs: $20368/54031
Total Consumer Debt= $20,368/81825
Timeline:
10/09 - DH lost Job.
1/10 - spent 20k to finish DHs degree
4/10 - Found DR and got Gazelle Intense!!
1/11 - Paid off last CC!
2/11 - Downsized from 2400 to 600 sf!
10/11- Paid off car 3 yrs early!
1/12 - Paid off DH's Education!
Next Goal: Own My Degree!
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I was going to suggest a book. Second hand stores or even chapters has book on clearance.
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