Hanukkah gifts for 4 kids...need help

[disfan07]

I need advice on what to buy as hanukkah gifts for a family that I used to babysit for.

The kids are 3 boys (11,8 and 3) and 1 girl (6 in january).

I have about $50 (give or take a little) to spend on the 4 gifts and they need to be things that can be shipped (california to virginia).

Last year, I got each of the older boys a Wii game (they had a bunch on sale for $20 each at toys r us), i got the youngest foam letter/number blocks and i got the girl a princess storybook ( bunch of different disney princess stories). Everything came to about $80. I just dont have that much to spend this year because we have to ship them this year (last year we went back to virginia adn I brought them with me) and I am also going to be buying baby gifts for one of my friends that is due early march

So does anyone have any advice on gifts for these gender/ages for $15 or less each?

 

[Perditamarie]

Here are some ideas:

* gift card to Barnes and Noble, Target, Toys R Us, etc....the gift cards can be for more $$$ if you dont have to pay a lot to ship a box!

* gift card/cert to local movie theater or bowling

* Toy Story 3 DVD which comes out in Nov I think

* or if you buy a gift for each, make sure it fits in the medium sized flat rate box at the post office to control shipping costs

* Mighty Beanz w/beanz track or hex bugs for older boys, hex bug or Thomas train item for youngest (use AC Moore coupon!) jewelry like necklace or bracelet or jewelry box for 6yo girl.

Whatever you send I am sure they will be delighted that you remembered them and to get a mysterious package!

 

[dreamer423]

Gift card! easy fast and kids love to choose!

 

[IndianaPrincess]

My advice would be to buy from Amazon and get free shipping! I know they won't be wrapped, but you can let the parents know it is coming and they can make a big deal about opening the box.