Toys for Tots takes new, unwrapped toys only, so volunteers can check each one and sort it by age and gender, and it won’t hand out realistic-looking weapons or gifts with food. Most chapters serve kids up to 12, some older, and its FAQ says preteens and teens are especially hard to shop for: think sports balls, backpacks, cosmetics, board games, skateboards or a hair dryer.
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Best deal on this list today
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack15% under the was price of $37.82, checked 13h ago
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LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696For 4 and up: 484 pieces in 35 colors, with a baseplate and bin
Skip for a LEGO pro: a medium box of 484 classic bricks
Under $25
e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette, LightFor a teen: cosmetics are on the list; 4 blush shades, vegan
The splurge
Monster Jam Grave Digger Remote Control Truck, 1:24 ScaleFor 4 and up: Grave Digger on a 2.4 GHz remote, 1:24 scale
Unexpected
Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer Brush, 2.8 in BarrelFor a teen: hair dryers are on the teen list; 3 heat settings
Skip for short hair: the 2.8-inch barrel is for mid to long hair
For 2 and up: 100 wooden blocks in 4 colors and 9 shapes
For 8 and up: 100+ projects, no soldering; needs batteries
For 8 to 12: crystals grow in 3 to 4 days; light-up display
For 5 to 8: 64 crayons, 40 markers and 20 pencils in one case
For 12 months and up: a push toy that pops balls as it rolls
For 6 months to 3 years: drop the rocks in, then push it along
By what they’re into
If they’re into travel
JanSport SuperBreak One BackpackFor a teen: backpacks are on the teen list; 600-denier fabric
If they’re into running & fitness
Tony Hawk 31-Inch Signature Series 1 Complete SkateboardFor a teen: skateboards are on the teen list; 9-ply maple deck
If they’re into lego, pokémon & co
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box 10913For 18 months and up: 65 big bricks, a toy car and 2 figures
If they’re into beauty & self-care
Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer Brush, 2.8 in BarrelFor a teen: hair dryers are on the teen list; 3 heat settings
If they’re into music & tech
JLab Go Air Pop+ Wireless Earbuds, BlackFor a teen: wireless earbuds, 35+ hours of play with the case
For 8 to 12: a marble logic game with 9 towers and 3 marbles
For 1 to 5: a bus with lights, songs and 2 Little People riders
For a teen: backpacks are on the teen list; 600-denier fabric
For 4 and up: Grave Digger on a 2.4 GHz remote, 1:24 scale
For 4 and up: 484 pieces in 35 colors, with a baseplate and bin
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20 photos tagged Toys for Tots Donation Ideas, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Beauty, Fitness and Gifts.
Checked : all 20 finds have a price, 1 of them at least 10% under the was price.
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How much do the toys for tots donation ideas here cost?
20 have a price read today, from $9.00 for e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette, Light to $42.98 for Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer Brush, 2.8 in Barrel. 10 under $25, 20 under $50, 20 under $100.
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