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Gifts: What to Buy Your Host Children

When the holidays are near, sometimes it takes imagination to think up creative gift ideas for your host children that will not leave your wallet empty!  Take a look at the suggestions below.

 
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Don’t miss out on clearance sales at local stores: You’ll be amazed at the bargains you can pick up for next to nothing once you start looking for them.
Don’t throw out those empty cereal boxes: Cut out the offers off the box first. Stuffed animals, watches and books are among the many popular items that can be yours for the price of postage. These items are usually very popular with kids.

Pick up a big plastic bowl at the local discount store: Fill it with soda, popcorn, candy and a gift certificate for a free movie rental.

Pick up a big plastic bowl at the local discount store: Fill it with soda, popcorn, candy and a gift certificate for a free movie rental.

Make a homemade greeting card: You and your child could choose to draw a picture, use old photographs or magazine pictures or make a card.
 
With thanks to http://nj.essortment.com/giftideaschil_rfkv.htm for their help with this article.