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Signilda
Not too expensive, please. I can't afford all those electronic gadgets. Thanks
Answer
*They have the "lump o' coal" stocking stuffers at many retailers that have different gifts inside. Personally my oldest son collects cars. So what I bought last year was a pack of two that had the hotwheels inside.
*You can buy those small remote control cars ( I mean matchbox size small). Which seems to be a big hit with kids and parents alike b/c they are cheap and are not too space consuming. They can be found at walmart for about 3 or 4 dollars.
*Pack of Batteries.
*Finger Flashlights.
*One of their favorite cartoons or movies on DVD. I know it sounds expensive but relatively not. Walmart had ones like Spiderman 2 etc for 2.96.
*School Supplies( things you were going to have to buy anyway, its an even better idea if they are into drawing etc.) *You could get pencils, pens, colored pencils, etc.
*A Watch.
*Yo-Yo.
*Want to try something different and unique? How about going to a local museum or novelty store, you could buy some space food/drinks,lunar ice candy and funny gifts like talking pens or whoppie cushions.
*If they have a collection of some sort (rock, stamp, etc.) you could buy them something to add to that collection.
*You can buy those handheld games (starting anywhere from a dollar at dollar stores and walmart and on up. )
*Some cool Spy gagets/gear.
*If they like Harry Potter you could buy them some of those harry potter jelly beans in a bag for a dollar. They have many weird and different ones with burn toast flavor and many more. I bought several b/c they are very neat. They even come in a purple bag that can be reused. They also have choclate covered bugs, and Jelly slugs and range from 1.00-3.00.
*Socks.
*A Hat.
*I got Nextar 512 mb Digital MP3 players for 9.99 a few days ago.(TOYS R US)
*What about bath gift set ( or singles ) Like Axe or Bod. You can get body sprays, colognes, deoderent and body washes.
*Gloves.
*A small box of nascar shaped chocolate cars. (you can get their favorite racer if they are into nascar)
*Do they play a sport or an instrument? (get them something related to that, new knee pads etc.)
*If they already have some electronic gagets how about some accesories for it, like new earphones or skins.
*A book.
*A science experiment book.
*Video Games if they already have a system like psp, xbox, playstation etc. You could get them a new game or any one that you think they would enjoy.
*A new toothbrush.
*How about some nostalgic candy assortments like:
Candy Buttons
Candy Cigarettes
Wax Fangs, Bazooka
Jaw Breakers
Mary Janes
Candy Necklace
Cinnamon Fire-Pix
Atomic Fire Balls
Chick-o-stik
Sugar Daddy
Lemon Heads
Boston Baked Beans
Licorice Pipe
Root Beer Barrels
*Wallets
*Electric Toothbrushes
*Electric Razors (if its that time)
*Their Favorite magazine.
*Their Favorite Candies
I go to our Eveything is a dollar store, where I buy a huge stocking for both of my boys (you see these elsewhere for 15 dollars or more). They stand about 2 and a half to 3 feet tall. Not a bad deal for a dollar,and have good quality, they withhold all I pack in them and hanging up. Good luck and I hope this helps. Happy Holidays !
*They have the "lump o' coal" stocking stuffers at many retailers that have different gifts inside. Personally my oldest son collects cars. So what I bought last year was a pack of two that had the hotwheels inside.
*You can buy those small remote control cars ( I mean matchbox size small). Which seems to be a big hit with kids and parents alike b/c they are cheap and are not too space consuming. They can be found at walmart for about 3 or 4 dollars.
*Pack of Batteries.
*Finger Flashlights.
*One of their favorite cartoons or movies on DVD. I know it sounds expensive but relatively not. Walmart had ones like Spiderman 2 etc for 2.96.
*School Supplies( things you were going to have to buy anyway, its an even better idea if they are into drawing etc.) *You could get pencils, pens, colored pencils, etc.
*A Watch.
*Yo-Yo.
*Want to try something different and unique? How about going to a local museum or novelty store, you could buy some space food/drinks,lunar ice candy and funny gifts like talking pens or whoppie cushions.
*If they have a collection of some sort (rock, stamp, etc.) you could buy them something to add to that collection.
*You can buy those handheld games (starting anywhere from a dollar at dollar stores and walmart and on up. )
*Some cool Spy gagets/gear.
*If they like Harry Potter you could buy them some of those harry potter jelly beans in a bag for a dollar. They have many weird and different ones with burn toast flavor and many more. I bought several b/c they are very neat. They even come in a purple bag that can be reused. They also have choclate covered bugs, and Jelly slugs and range from 1.00-3.00.
*Socks.
*A Hat.
*I got Nextar 512 mb Digital MP3 players for 9.99 a few days ago.(TOYS R US)
*What about bath gift set ( or singles ) Like Axe or Bod. You can get body sprays, colognes, deoderent and body washes.
*Gloves.
*A small box of nascar shaped chocolate cars. (you can get their favorite racer if they are into nascar)
*Do they play a sport or an instrument? (get them something related to that, new knee pads etc.)
*If they already have some electronic gagets how about some accesories for it, like new earphones or skins.
*A book.
*A science experiment book.
*Video Games if they already have a system like psp, xbox, playstation etc. You could get them a new game or any one that you think they would enjoy.
*A new toothbrush.
*How about some nostalgic candy assortments like:
Candy Buttons
Candy Cigarettes
Wax Fangs, Bazooka
Jaw Breakers
Mary Janes
Candy Necklace
Cinnamon Fire-Pix
Atomic Fire Balls
Chick-o-stik
Sugar Daddy
Lemon Heads
Boston Baked Beans
Licorice Pipe
Root Beer Barrels
*Wallets
*Electric Toothbrushes
*Electric Razors (if its that time)
*Their Favorite magazine.
*Their Favorite Candies
I go to our Eveything is a dollar store, where I buy a huge stocking for both of my boys (you see these elsewhere for 15 dollars or more). They stand about 2 and a half to 3 feet tall. Not a bad deal for a dollar,and have good quality, they withhold all I pack in them and hanging up. Good luck and I hope this helps. Happy Holidays !
what are good things to check out in washington dc?
LuvlyBee
my family is planning a vacation to washington dc. i have to help with preparations for the hotels and all that junk. do you guys have any suggestions on good places we can go like amusment parks or museums or whatever? let me know okay?
Answer
There is no end to things to see in Washington DC, you can easily find something to do every day for weeks.
Some obvious highlights:
Government buildings (Capital, White House, Supreme Court, Library of Congress) are all excellent choices. Capital South Metro is probably the closest one to the Capital building, Supreme Court and Library of Congress...not sure about the white house.
Monuments: At least see the famous ones (Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam, Korea). With the exception of the Jefferson monument all of those are literally in a row. You can take the Metro to Federal Triangle (I think) and that is near Washington monument. From there just start walking towards Lincoln. WWII is on the way, Vietnam and Korea are left and right of Lincoln. Another great monument is the FDR Memorial. I HIGHLY recommend doing the following monuments at night (WWII, Korea, Lincoln, FDR)
Museums: Holocaust museum is a big experience, though perhaps not something for little kids. The Smithsonian museums are all a full day of exploration -- for kids Air and Space Museum or Natural History museum (Depending on their personalities) are normally big hits. Another one that is interesting (But not free) is the Spy Museum... kids would find large parts of this boring, but it does have some A/C Ducts and such for them to climb in and has some fun spy gadgets in the giftshop. This is a few blocks from Ford's theater, but can't remember the name of the nearby metro stop.
Other sites of interest:
Ford's Theater: This is where Lincoln was shot, they do regular tours throughout the day. It is also right next to a Hard Rock Cafe so is a good stop just before/after lunch. To get there, I'd take the Metro to Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial stop). See the memorial while you are there then go around the FBI HQ building. Ford's Theater is the opposite corner from where you started.
National Archive: This is (I think) across the street from Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial Metro stop). This is where the original copy of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are kept
National Zoo: This has its own metro stop (Woordley Park / Zoo -- or something like that on the red line). From the stop you have to walk a few blocks up hill, but it isn't too far. They have some Young Panda bears that are very cute. This metro stop also has a number of restaurants around it so you could maybe do the afternoon at the zoo then have dinner by the metro before heading back to the hotel (Or to the monuments at night)
Pentagon City Mall -- If you are the kids like to shop, this is the place to go. 4 story mall with a large food court in the basement. This has its own metro stop (Pentagon City Mall). You can also go outside and get a good look at the Pentagon.
Arlington National Cemetery -- In addition to the national cemetery this site has Robert E. Lee's house, the JFK Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducts the changing of the guard ceremony every 30 minutes. If you have kids old enough to appreciate the ceremony, they do an amazing job. Metro stop is (I think) called "Arlington Cemetery" there is nowhere to eat around this point, but it is only 1-2 Metro stops from Pentagon City Mall, so you can go there after the cemetery to eat and explore
As I said, there is LOTS to do in DC (not counting trips to Baltimore, etc). This is a good week or more worth of adventuring, so hopefully that is enough for you. You will also find plenty of places along the way to these locations that you might want to stop in and see.
Get the Day pass metro cards for everyone in your group. They are $6 for unlimited rides all day. If you are going to use the metro for more than a single round trip they are normally more cost effective.
Another piece of general advice -- contact your congressman's office in advance. A lot of times they will be able to set up a small group or personalized tour of the capital building and/or White House both of which are currently off limits without an escort.
Have fun in DC!
There is no end to things to see in Washington DC, you can easily find something to do every day for weeks.
Some obvious highlights:
Government buildings (Capital, White House, Supreme Court, Library of Congress) are all excellent choices. Capital South Metro is probably the closest one to the Capital building, Supreme Court and Library of Congress...not sure about the white house.
Monuments: At least see the famous ones (Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam, Korea). With the exception of the Jefferson monument all of those are literally in a row. You can take the Metro to Federal Triangle (I think) and that is near Washington monument. From there just start walking towards Lincoln. WWII is on the way, Vietnam and Korea are left and right of Lincoln. Another great monument is the FDR Memorial. I HIGHLY recommend doing the following monuments at night (WWII, Korea, Lincoln, FDR)
Museums: Holocaust museum is a big experience, though perhaps not something for little kids. The Smithsonian museums are all a full day of exploration -- for kids Air and Space Museum or Natural History museum (Depending on their personalities) are normally big hits. Another one that is interesting (But not free) is the Spy Museum... kids would find large parts of this boring, but it does have some A/C Ducts and such for them to climb in and has some fun spy gadgets in the giftshop. This is a few blocks from Ford's theater, but can't remember the name of the nearby metro stop.
Other sites of interest:
Ford's Theater: This is where Lincoln was shot, they do regular tours throughout the day. It is also right next to a Hard Rock Cafe so is a good stop just before/after lunch. To get there, I'd take the Metro to Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial stop). See the memorial while you are there then go around the FBI HQ building. Ford's Theater is the opposite corner from where you started.
National Archive: This is (I think) across the street from Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial Metro stop). This is where the original copy of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are kept
National Zoo: This has its own metro stop (Woordley Park / Zoo -- or something like that on the red line). From the stop you have to walk a few blocks up hill, but it isn't too far. They have some Young Panda bears that are very cute. This metro stop also has a number of restaurants around it so you could maybe do the afternoon at the zoo then have dinner by the metro before heading back to the hotel (Or to the monuments at night)
Pentagon City Mall -- If you are the kids like to shop, this is the place to go. 4 story mall with a large food court in the basement. This has its own metro stop (Pentagon City Mall). You can also go outside and get a good look at the Pentagon.
Arlington National Cemetery -- In addition to the national cemetery this site has Robert E. Lee's house, the JFK Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducts the changing of the guard ceremony every 30 minutes. If you have kids old enough to appreciate the ceremony, they do an amazing job. Metro stop is (I think) called "Arlington Cemetery" there is nowhere to eat around this point, but it is only 1-2 Metro stops from Pentagon City Mall, so you can go there after the cemetery to eat and explore
As I said, there is LOTS to do in DC (not counting trips to Baltimore, etc). This is a good week or more worth of adventuring, so hopefully that is enough for you. You will also find plenty of places along the way to these locations that you might want to stop in and see.
Get the Day pass metro cards for everyone in your group. They are $6 for unlimited rides all day. If you are going to use the metro for more than a single round trip they are normally more cost effective.
Another piece of general advice -- contact your congressman's office in advance. A lot of times they will be able to set up a small group or personalized tour of the capital building and/or White House both of which are currently off limits without an escort.
Have fun in DC!
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