Gift Ideas - Clinton,MO

Does 16 yo have an iPod, Nano or similar?
What are his interests?
camera
sports
rc helicopter/plane
outdoorsy things, a compound bow, bbgun, fishing equipment
Kindle

For the daughter
last year we got our 13 yo a sewing machine from Walmart for $50
camera
iPod
Kindle
Claire's--anything
Justice--any accessories
Nanobugs

9yo
Legos
Star Wars mask, one breathes like Vader.
rc car/helo/plane

5yo
Why not get him the "girly" toys, tell the other boys to stuff it
My little guy had all sorts of dolls, and the kitchen set.
PLay Western gun sets, with the hat, cap guns, plastic knives, handcuffs
Slinkie
Silly putty
Moonsand
Boy Polly's, there are sets like Polly Pockets but they are fishing guys and camping guys

I don't think the 13 y/o will be disappointed with one big gift if that's what she really wants. Plus, she'll be getting a stocking right? And she'll probably have gifts to open from extended family.

As far as the 5 y/o. I just read in Parents this month about some really cool Hot Wheels track that got number 1 in their toy test. I'm not sure how much it is but you could go along with that and some cars. I've never seen the boy Polly Pockets...cute! They do have action hereos, etc. in that small doll size if you think he'd go for that. I also agree that you should try and get him what he wants. If he knows he gets teased but is still asking anyway, he probably really wants it.

You can't go wrong with new bikes. Get all the kids a new bike, Cheap ones already assembled at WalMart or Toys R Us. Buy one a paycheck from now until then. Line em up in front of the tree and you have a wow Chistmas. Then an outfit for each, and one ot two little toys, like a new $10 hotwheel track for the 9 yr old, a used video game for the gamer, a craft kit for the sewer. Fill the stockings with thier individual tastes and you're done.

I start my Christmas shopping months in advance, and always make a list so it's easier to handle.

16 yr old: not sure if you're willing to spend over $100, but perhaps an iTouch? He could play video games on there, and listen to music, watch movies, etc. OR since he loves video games, maybe some new games for whatever console he already has, and some clothing.

13 yr old: I know what you mean about the pleasure of opening multiple gifts. I even worry about this with my full-grown boyfriend! lol I would say, a bike would be nice, and perhaps sign her up for a kid's sewing class at JoAnn's Fabric's if you have one near you (I think the class is about $30). Then, if she is into Justice, you can get a purse from there, and fill it with different goodies- maybe even a gift card to Justice as well.

5 yr old should be very easy to shop for. They love little things, like Play Doh, bubbles, movies, etc.

Good luck :)