GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR OUR CHILDREN
* We respectfully request that all gifts be submitted unwrapped.
* No personal notes should accompany any gifts.
* Unfortunately, we are unable to use "cash" as individual gifts for children.
* Gift certificates/cards ($20 or less) each are welcome and really appreciated by the kids.
* Cash donations are greatly appreciated by our fundraising department.
* Food items are welcome and should be limited to store-bought, sealed items.
* Books (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Seven Steps for
Being an Effective Teenager, Make-up Tips for Girls, suspense, mysteries (all reading levels) etc.)
* Board Games, Card Games, Playing Cards, Jig Saw Puzzles, Puzzle Books, Crossword Puzzles, Word Search
* Handheld Video Games (Gameboy, etc.) and/or games for handhelds
* Watches (for both teenage girls and boys)
* Sports-related items [caps (college and pro), team sweatshirts, team/player jerseys]
* Posters [sports related, music/movie, or inspirational (not religious)]
* Trading Cards [sports]
* Arts & Crafts Supplies (air brush kits, colored pencils, markers, crayons, drawing paper, sketch pads, sewing projects, etc.)
* Remote Control/Radio Control Cars, etc.
* Remote control battery packs
* CD Players
* Boom Boxes
* Alarm Clocks/Clock Radios
* Video Games for PlayStation 2, X-Box (General Audience, No "Mature" ratings please)
* Legos
* Duffle Bags/Small suitcases/Backpacks
* Bathrobes [assorted sizes and colors, for teenage girls and boys]
* Wallets [girls and boys], purses/pocket books for girls
* Sports equipment [basketballs, footballs, nerf balls, rollerskates (rollerblades), bicycle helmets, scooters, safety equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, etc)
* Tickets to sporting events (76's basketball is a real favorite)
* Mittens, gloves, scarves, hats (teenage boys and girls)
* Clothing [assorted sizes for teenage girls and boys]
* Music CD's and tapes [assorted (no country and NONE with parent advisory ratings)]
* Movie Videos [G & PG-13only!]
* Blank audio recording tapes
* Blank video recording tapes
* Blank CD's for computer use
* CD organizers
* Hair dryers
* Hair accessories (for teenage girls), Teen-age make-up, nail polish, make-up kits/cases
* Trendy teen-age wear (belts, scarves, etc.)
* Yo-Yo's
* Toiletries Organizers
* Phone Cards/Pre-paid cell phones
* "Designer" bedding sets (twin bed size), throw pillows
* Pajama pants, funky socks
* Holiday candy, cookies and/or other snacks (unfortunately, we cannot accept "homemade items", so all food products should be "store bought" and still in their original packaging)
Please NO toys that represent weapons (toy guns, squirt guns, and nothing that could be used as a weapon, such as a pocket knife.
