Creative cheap gifts

[Anonymous]

I have too many relatives and am now a single mom with a tight budget. I have twelve nieces and nephews who I have to shop for, ranging from 4-19. What would be easiest for a gift exchange and still within a reasonable budget? I'd love to keep it to ten dollars per kid. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

For younger kids:

Finger puppets http://smile.amazon.com/Story-Velvet-Animal-Finger-Puppets/dp/B007FGA2UK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450020973&sr=8-3&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Christmas ornament hatch'ems http://smile.amazon.com/Christmas-Ornament-Grow-Egg-Hatchems/dp/B00F5N5MYG/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1450021018&sr=8-19&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Bath drops http://smile.amazon.com/Play-Visions-Crayola-Dropz-Tablets/dp/B00009KWTB/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1450020973&sr=8-16&keywords=stocking+stuffers

For older kids:

Scalp massager http://smile.amazon.com/Hand-Held-Scalp-Head-Massager/dp/B003NTELC8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450020973&sr=8-4&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Lip balm http://smile.amazon.com/EOS-Holiday-Limited-Decorative-Collection/dp/B016997NP0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1450020973&sr=8-6&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Burt's Bees set http://smile.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Everyday-Essential-Beauty/dp/B004EDWMBO/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1450021018&sr=8-17&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Would you rather: http://smile.amazon.com/Would-Rather-Classic-Card-Game/dp/096625757X/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1450021018&sr=8-23&keywords=stocking+stuffers

Christmas brain teaser: http://smile.amazon.com/Novelty-Christmas-Tree-Brainteaser-Puzzle/dp/B00F7E0TCS/ref=pd_sim_21_20?ie=UTF8&dpID=51O%2BkGBhGkL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR159%2C160_&refRID=1RERZB6ATM1AAEMNFASW

[Anonymous]

Old Navy has a sale on fun, fuzzy socks -- down to to less than $2/pair.

[Anonymous]

Yikes, time to pull the plug on gift exchanges. I think you got some good tips. My only addition would be candy/gum basket, DVD of a movie or show they like that's older and thus cheaper (or maybe a Christmas movie or even book.) Art supplies like new pencils or markers and a book, paperback book, small game like a travel game of some kind they can play in the car.

[Anonymous]

movie ticket plus a box of candy/popcorn

5 Below ("upscale $ store") has great things that may fit what you are looking for

LouLou has some great/inexpensive accessories for girls

Comic books for boys

[Anonymous]

Divide into age groups and get 3 or 4 gifts you can give to a few kids each. Try to stick to your $10 goal. Examples below.

Buy cheap gift bags. Throw in a few extras such as a candy , a small chocolate santa, a Pez dispenser, and Bonne Bell lip gloss or Hot Wheels Car (easy to find for about $1 each).

Following the links below you could do this for $150 easy (hope you're an Amazon Prime member!).

Crystal Mining Kit - http://www.amazon.com/4M-3564-Crystal-Mining-Kit/dp/B000HGJJGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450039865&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=crystal+mining&psc=1

Chocolate Making Kit - http://www.amazon.com/Yummy-Nummies-Candy-Shop-Cocoa/dp/B00T5UX13E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1450039922&sr=8-6&keywords=chocolate+bar+maker

Spoons Card Game - http://www.amazon.com/Spoons-Card-Game-Plastic-Box/dp/B003BLQG8K/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1450040009&sr=8-10&keywords=card+games

My Little Pony PlayDoh Set - http://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-Little-Pony-Style-Ponies/dp/B00N3T3N4A/ref=sr_1_13?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1450040171&sr=1-13&keywords=play+doh

Cool Wooden Toddler Blocks - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I5DBWQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

12 Christmas Gift Bags for under $8 - http://www.amazon.com/Medium-Cheery-Christmas-Gift-Holiday/dp/B00OA57OG4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450040218&sr=8-4&keywords=gift+bags

Chocolate Santas - http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Mini-Santas-Solid-Chocolate/dp/B002Z2M5UY/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1450040117&sr=1-1&keywords=chocolate+santas

12 Christmas Pez for $20 - http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Winter-PEZ-Dispensers-Pack/dp/B017KRXQ6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450040286&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=christmas+pez&psc=1

[Anonymous]

Kohls has little throw blankets that are usually like 6 dollars a pop. Tons of patterns. I got them on sale for like $4 before. If you have a coupon- which Kohls always seems to have- you can snag a good deal.

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2158994/home-classics-printed-fleece-throw.jsp?color=Blue Plaid

Also- how about $5 iTunes gift cards. Can be used for music or apps. Not much, but its the thought that counts and kids love them.

[Anonymous]

I just saw movies at Target checkout for $5, including Coraline. I know actual physical DVDs are a pain these days but they can be fun when the internet is down...