In need of Adopt a Family advice

therickson

Hi ladies... I have not been on the knot in ages but am in need of advice! This is also not wedding related but I know this board gets a lot of traffic!

My family adopted a family this year and I need to buy toys for the two little girls. They are 7 and 9.... and thats all I know! All they said was they wanted "toys" anyone have advice? We have a pretty small budget due to many factors (maybe $25 or so per child?)

Thanks for any help/suggestions! 

I am also going to cross post because I need to order it by tonight!

yoko2011

I think it's great you're adopting a family for the holidays! Perhaps something for each but something that would allow them to play together. I.e.  board game or a doll for each? Target had some great sales - five dollar board games, a lot of variety for the 10 - 20 range. Good Luck and happy holidays!

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[QUOTE]Hi ladies... I have not been on the knot in ages but am in need of advice! This is also not wedding related but I know this board gets a lot of traffic! My family adopted a family this year and I need to buy toys for the two little girls. They are 7 and 9.... and thats all I know! All they said was they wanted "toys" anyone have advice? We have a pretty small budget due to many factors (maybe $25 or so per child?) Thanks for any help/suggestions!  I am also going to cross post because I need to order it by tonight!
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As a teacher, books are always a great idea IMO. Any educational board games, arts and crafts sets are also great ideas.

And kudos to you for doing such a wonderful thing. God Bless!

crfische

Pajamas. Cute, soft, sweet pajamas with a book like Twas the night before Christmas.

therickson

I think we might end up with 

Monopoly

Make your own book kit

Make your own light kit

Crayons and Paper

therickson

They have already been bought many, many clothes by the rest of the family... They are super cute clothes/PJ's too!!!

klovesd

Books, Movies, craft kits, cute school supplies (I loved Lisa Frank when I was that age)

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Elf is a cute Christmas story and something they can do every year. We are doing it right now with the kids in our class and they get a kick out of it ever day. Not that it really helps when we tell them that he is going to report their behavior to Santa...lol.

lindsaynewbride10

I agree with PP- something on the educational side.

mandysmear

Books! 
Socks
Colouring books and crayons

Then I'd do a gift for both of them to "share".  A board game is a good one, but monopoly is a common game.  I might do something different... like Life or something.