Budget gift ideas for kids?

[disneystacy]

I need some budget friendly gifts to bring for visiting friends next week. 6 kids all together ranging in age from 3 to 9. Boys and girls. Any ideas?

 

[bigmama67]

Are these "just because" gifts? If they have a craft store in your area, such as Michael's or A.C. Moore, there are all sorts of wonderful items in the dollar section which inspire creativity and they are appropriate for different age levels. I like to give these sorts of things to the kids at DS' birthday parties, even...I wrap them so it's like giving them a present, not just a goody bag of junk. Another option is to get a kit with multiple projects (such as a box of suncatchers with paints) so each kid can make and take home their own.

 

[All American]

Could you do a group gift? I only ask because my daughter just came in from playing outside with neighborhood kids who were playing on slip n'slides--boys girls, ages 3 to 10.

 

[java]

Silly bandz?? A pack each. My kids aged 5-12 are into them. And these are under $5.

Another thing I saw today that I am on the lookout for myself is this

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3904618

it looks super cool- and you can use it to look in water too.

or even this might be a fun group gift
http://www.fingerhut.com/ProductGro...-60E4-DE11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

Shoot I am ordering that one myself at that price.

 

[thebeesknees]

Check the Target Dollar Spot. My kids love the packs of glow bracelets, foam swords, bubble wands, etc.

 

[jessica52877]

Walmart has that large magnifying glass in the toy section. I think it is really neat and would make for a fun gift, maybe a couple of other little things to go with it.

I also like the idea of a group gift vs for individuals and always love crafts of any sort.

Those large balls look like fun but I can't justify the cost! Too much $$$.

 

[scrapquitler]

Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, water guns, a couple balls and some jump ropes, then send them outside

 

[java]

Walmart has that large magnifying glass in the toy section. I think it is really neat and would make for a fun gift, maybe a couple of other little things to go with it.

I also like the idea of a group gift vs for individuals and always love crafts of any sort.

Those large balls look like fun but I can't justify the cost! Too much $$$.

oops I saw it as the clearance and 6.99 (I missed the MONTH thing- $79 is a lot for it. My kids have a solid plain one and they love it- chase it around the backyard and get tuckered out!

 

[dizneechic]

Rocket Balloons! We love playing them in our front yard with all of the neighborhood kids (range 2-10).