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Originally posted by leasmom
Well, while at the mall yesterday I decided to do Angel Tree, which is a list of children who need help at the holidays, so you get their name and sizes etc. and buy them things and then return it so they can have a Xmas.
Any ideals of how I can do this frugally as well??? [/B]
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It has become a family tradition of ours to buy for two children from the Salvation Army Angel tree each year. We buy an outfit, PJ's, slippers, and a toy or two from their list and I put in some kids meal toys type things that I've saved plus a couple of books bought through school which helps the classroom get free books as well. I generally end up spending about $50 per child.
Some years I've found really great deals on clothes before the Angel Tree was up so I went ahead and got them then picked a name based on the clothing sizes and just pick up the toys when I know what to buy. Sometimes I've been able to find a shirt & pants set for $10-15, slippers seem to be $10 unless you get in on a sale.
I received a $10 off a $25 general merchandise coupon from Meijers that is good Sun-Wed so I'll stop on Tuesday when I'm in that town to start my shopping.
Roberta