David S:  Check in with your children's school, most are aware of helpful christmas programs.
2006-12-11 20:35:45

Rascal_Flatts_Fanatic!:  Give them the gift of love! It is not the present that counts, it's the thought behind it. The first Christmas was in a manger and they did alright. Now if you really want something that is cheap and nice Dollar store. They have some pretty nice stuff. God Bless you on this blessed Christmas!
2006-12-11 20:37:19

gatonaonao:  gift cards,a toy model,maybe you can find somethings in a yard sale ,or ebay.Ebay has some things for a few dollars.If you want to find some home made things try looking in magazines
2006-12-11 20:42:41

???:  try to get them one thing that they could all emjoy like a cheep video game or something try to also explain the situation i'm sure the'll understand(if they are old enough.....
2006-12-11 20:44:23

Linda S:  contact your local churches schools self help centers or health clinics they will help with x mas stuff also try a YMCA or toys for tots area military armory it might hurt your pride now but think about it next year if you have a stable job you can donate to another family the cycle keeps giving
2006-12-11 20:50:04

toov nice of a friend?:  Hopefully your kids are relatively young...if not, these ideas probably won't work. Idea 1: You can plan a "christmas vacation" filled with camping out in the living room, watching (reading) christmas books/movies borrowed from a local library, making microwave smores, going to see christmas lights around town, going to a special christmas event at a local art center or museum (free of course!) Idea 2: Have you thought of making "coupon books" for them?you can have coupons for things like: "You kept your room tidy for a week! Worth a trip to the zoo" or something similar.... rewards that require little or no cost is great, too. "have mom make your bed one day" little things like this can be very exciting for young kids, especially ones who have a chore they don't like doing. Idea 3: Prehaps find a place willing to give you a very inexpensive or free christmas tree....have the kids make homemade decorations for the tree. you can make some really neat things with basic art supplies like popcorn, paper, felt, glue, foam sheets, popsicle sticks, etc.... (let the kids get creative with odds and ends around the house?)
2006-12-11 21:03:02