Salvation Army Angel Tree

[mommyatty]

We adopted two kids, like we always do. A few questions.

1. Where do you buy stuff for them? Like do you put a gift receipt in so their parents can exchange if something doesn’t fit?
2. The 4 year old boy wants Legos. Nothing more than that. My 4 year old loves Duplos. Would you do Duplos or classic size?
3. The 9 year old girl wants headphones, which are easy. Would you get toys too?

I generally do a jacket, shoes, a shirt, and 2-3 toys. Both kids have a coat as a need item, so I was planning on getting those from Kohl’s. And instead of a shirt, I was thinking some pajamas this year.

[ilovelucyvv]

In the past we have done the pull a tag off a tree, but it was a bit more simple.

I just wanted to throw out there that my 3.5 year old plays with both Duplos and regular sized Legos now. I am getting him more regular sized Legos for Christmas vs. more Duplos although the regular sized Legos are more of a pain in the butt. They have some regular sized ones for the 4-7 age group.

ETA: Yes to toys for the 9 yo too, although my 10 yo niece is in a transitional stage.  She is more into music than anything else, but that would be hard.

[samanthamkm]

You could do Lego Junior less pieces then regular Legos but still the same size. My 8 year old is transitioning out of toys. I would do more crafts or a mini spa items.

[twinmomma]

For the 9 year old, you could do some sort of craft/DIY kits instead of a traditional "toy." That's what I do for a cousin that age. Nail art kits, bath bombs, make your own purse, stuff like that.

[mommyatty]

Oh! I have a make your own lip balm kit I bought for a birthday kid and then didn’t take to the party. That would be perfect.

[2chatter]

I buy stretchy clothes so exchanges aren’t likely - for girls, leggings/jeggings and longer shirts/sweaters, for boys athletic pants and hoodies.

Another vote for LEGO Juniors. I credit them
With a lot of DS building skills.

A best friends necklace is my favorite to throw in for girls. Then they also get to give.