What are the best gifts for children up to age 8?
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Usually kids that age will tell you (and everyone else) exactly what they want.  If you don't know ask a parent or someone who spends time with the child, or if the child is really young you can ask them yourself, and it will still be OK.  Then just use your discretion and make sure what they want is appropriate, in your price range, etc.
630034
ONLY TOYS!!!!!!!!!When i was little girl my favourite gifts were toys,not dresses or books!!!Something to make you happy and to have fun whit this gift!!!!!
1007441
Cabbage Patch Dolls\n\nGarbage Pail Kid Cards\n\nStickers/Books\n\nThose Jelly bracelets\n\nFriendship Pins(With the beads)\n\nTheres a few I remembered quick:)
260272
Leapster products\nChutes and Ladders\nWheels on the Bus\nHi Ho Cherrio\nLittle Golden Books\nWinnie the Pooh\nWhere the Wild things are\nThese were some of our favorites!\n\neBay has a guide of toys seperated by age that has some really good suggestions also
920513
You can get a nice big art & crafts set for a little one of her age for about $10 (florida prices) so then you can throw in some puzzles, chap sticks, and coloring books (the more they have to unwrap the better!) \n\nFor the little boy, a toy dump truck for sure! Then throw in some of those washable crayon's that he can write and color on the bathroom tiles with while he is given a bath.
202709
Well, if you ever need to get them a present, take a look at "The Duct Tape Book". I included a link to it on Amazon.
252843
snacks,water and free stuff. Popcorn machine, cotton candy maker for the kids of course. maybe a bouncer for the kids, while the parents shop.\n\nOf course a drawing for a piece of your merchandise.
1152920
I would suggest a Family gift basket centered on all of them as a group.  You didn't list the kids ages but movies are always a good idea.  Possibly fix a basket with a large bowl, several packs of microwave popcorn, a nationwide movie rental store gift certificate, etc. Use your imagination.  Something that includes a nice gift for all to enjoy as a family
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Go to Ac Mooreof a craft store and get some pretty crate paper and ribbon, a soap making kit and make some beautiful soaps, get some pretty scents and some real lavender or eucapyptus leaves.. put them in the soap mix.. and wrap them pretty in the crate paper, tie a ribbon around it and get them a poof or washcloth from the dollar store...find other lil fun things at the dollar store and make them a bath basket  or you can even make bath salts toooo... \n\nfor the kids get them a basket full of fun thing from the dollar store, silly putty, play doh, dolls, etc. the men get them a coffeee cup fill it with hot cocoa package, and some marshemellows in a zipply bag, maybe some candy too... the tie a ribbon around the whole thing..
725029
let the adults/teenagers pick their favorite store and buy them gift certificates so that you know they like the store and they will be able to pick what they like. as for nieces and nephews buy them some clothes...
934806
Tell them to surprise you because if they give you money, you're going to turn around and spend it on your son or your bills. I am in the same situation. I am so wrapped up in my children and with paying my bills, I couldn't tell you for the life of me what I want. The best gifts are things you would never buy yourself. For me, those things are:\n\n  Journals, Book Sets, perfume, new sneakers, scrapbooking supplies, a night out in lieu of gift certificates to the movies or to dinner. They also make gift cards for like blockbuster and that would be nice for you and your boyfriend. \n  Other ideas are candle sets, bath sets, pajama sets, a certificate to the hairdresser. \n\n   Amazon.com has the best gifts to send too. I saw this retro candy gift set that actually looked like something I would want. Here is the link:
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Movies are always a good gift. For the 11 year old maybe Pirates of the Carribbean II. I think it comes out very soon. For the 7 yr. old, either Cheetah Girls 2 or High School Musical (both are from Disney channel) \nHigh School Musical has a new version out that includes the dance moves and some other bonus features she may like. Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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It'll be the 'little' things that count!  Hand-made, home-made anything by the kids is a big hit!!  Most of all I think the greatest gift is some 'mum time'.  An hour or two to do her favourite thing - bubble bath, read book/magazine, whilst having someone else doing the chores - BLISS!!!
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I give every year. My daughter is so blessed that she gets so many toys that she sometimes dont even play with them. So I keep the boxes and every holiday I have her give up some of her toys to make room for the ones she will be getting for christmas, put them in the boxes and donate them. I teach her the importance of giving and she really enjoys it. Every child should get a gift for christmas.
275210
Gift certificates.  OR do something creative for each kid, point out what they did the best, or if they are old enough make it something funny--most untied shoes, stuff they can laugh about.
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I think give them to her when you first see her.  \nI have a five year old and three year old, and I haven't seen some of my friends for a long time.  They don't have kids yet.  I would want to know that they were interested in meeting my kids, or okay with me bringing them along.  Giving a gift is a great way to show that you support her as a mother and you're totally okay with her bringing the kids around.
716644
Get them a simple giftcard from a local store. Let them choose whatever they want.