Child's Play 2012 - seventh annual donation drive, with matching $

[DaveSimmons]

Child's Play is a children's hospital charity founded by Gabe & Tycho of Penny Arcade. The goal is to show that gamers are caring people and to help a lot of sick kids take their minds off of a scary hospital stay with books, toys and games.

We aren't taking any money here, you go to the official Child's Play page, pick a hospital, and start buying whatever toys and games you want from an Amazon.com gift registry. Buy new items only and don't pay to wrap items.

Child's Play website - http://www.childsplaycharity.org/

Once you've made a donation, post a message here to boast of your santa-ness and PM me, or just PM me if you want to be anonymous. I'll update the tote board at least a couple of times a day, be patient since I'm supposed to be working

Make your donation go farther
- Check what the discount is -- prices on DVDs, toys, games change often at Amazon.
- If possible, spend $25+ and get free super saver shipping, the toys and games do not need to arrive by Christmas, the kids need them year-round
- Look for deals like buy-3-get-1-free on books
- Don't pay for wrapping. The hospitals need new, unwrapped items.
- You can donate by PayPal instead of using the Amazon gift registries but PayPal fees apply.
- Pay sales tax in your state? If you give to an out-of-state hospital there is no tax.

Donation matching
I'll be matching a straight 12% + an extra $15 if you donate at least $25. So if you donate $30 I match you $18.60, if you donate $50 I match you with $21.

manlymatt83 is also adding 5% in manlymatching again this year, up to $500!

Evadman will match 10% up to a max of $10,000 until Christmas day


Past Years
2011 thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2202945
2010 thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=30811131
2009 thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2020990
2008 thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=234997


Tote Board (alphabetical by username) = $4558.63 + $1327.20 matching + $257.57 manlymatching + $1,111.95 Evadman = $7255.35


acheron - $245.76 - Akron Children's Hospital, OH
acheron - $234.92 - Childrens' National Medical Center in DC
acheron - $250.43 - UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center, Worcester MA
Brainonska511 - $54.27 - Comer Children's Hospital, U of Chicago
cKGunslinger - $32.13 - Childrens Medical Center Dallas,Texas
cKGunslinger - $56.78 - Comer Children’s Hospital, Chicago,IL
CPA - $109.99 - Texas Childrens Hospital, Houston,TX
dartworth - $77.28 - Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, OH
datalink7 - $50.00 - Paypal - all hospitals
davesimmons - $119.06 - Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
daveSimmons - $38.64 - UNM Childrens Hospital ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Doppel - $79.00 - Akron Children's Hospital, OH
Dwarf - $111.29 - Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA
Elganja - $491.89 - Childrens Hospital Washington,DC
geecee - $102.97 - Childrens Specialized Hospital Foundation, MOUNTAINSIDE,NJ
geecee - $178.14 - Childrens Hospital of NJ, Newark,NJ
geecee - $79.00 - Childrens Specialized Hospital Foundation, MOUNTAINSIDE,NJ
Gillbot - $50.00 - Paypal - all hospitals
gw186 - $29.53 - Randall Children's Hospital, PORTLAND,OR
HardcoreRobot - $242.34 - Childrens Hospital Washington,DC
josh0099 - $103.09 - Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis,IN
KidNiki1 - $151.30 - All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
manly - $29.71 - Childrens Hospital Boston
MSCoder610 - $112.36 - Methodist Hospital of South Texas, San Antonio,TX
MSCoder610 - $67.87 - NC Childrens Hospital, Chapel Hill,NC
NGC_604 - $207.43 - Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio
NGC_604 - $230.03 - Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio
nycxandy - $78.21 - Childrens Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, NY
Oceanas - $111.49 - Texas Childrens Hospital, Houston,TX
randomlinh - $149.88 - Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore,Maryland
rivan - $148.01 - St. Louis Children's Place
sciencewhiz - $35.63 - Methodist Hospital of South Texas
sciencewhiz - $28.73 - Children's Hospital Central California, Madera,CA
shawn130c - $33.94 - Children's Hospital Central California, Madera,CA
sjwaste - $127.06 - Boston Children's, MA
SketchMaster - $225.99 - Memorial Health System, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
SZLiao214 - $33.74 - Childrens Medical Center Dallas, TX


First matching purchase: - $327.99 - Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
Samsung UN32EH5000 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV
Thanks to: Elganja, Brainonska511, KidNiki1, rivan, gw186, geecee, josh0099, Baked, cKGunslinger (and Stephen)

Second matching purchase - $447.11 - St. Louis Children's Place in St. Louis, Missouri
Xbox - Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect, LEGO Batman 2, LEGO Lord of the Rings
Wii - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Disney Tangled; DS - Spongebob Squarepants: Atlantis Squarepantis
Toys - Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Stamp Set, Friendship Stamp Set, Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set
DVD - Brave, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 & 2, Amazing Spider-Man, Hunger Games, Arthur Christmas, Snow White and the Huntsman, Mirror Mirror
Thanks to: manly, sciencewhiz, Oceanas, acheron (x3), sjwaste, Gillbot, NGC_604 (x2), geecee (x2), Doppel, HardcoreRobot

Third Matching Purchase - $552.20 - UNM Childrens Hospital ALBUQUERQUE,NM
1 - Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect Holiday Value Bundle
Wii games: Toy Story Mania!, Nickelodeon Dance, Just Dance: Disney Party
DS - Team Umizoomi; xbox - Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
DVD : Snow White and the Huntsman, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hunger Games, Arthur Christmas, Marvel's The Avengers, ParaNorman
Toys: Step2 Push Around Buggy, The Orb Factory My First Sticky Mosaics Ponies, My First Sticky Mosaics® Pets, Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train
Thanks to: HardcoreRobot, randomlinh, datalink7, nycxandy, MSCoder610 (x2), SketchMaster, dartworth, CPA, Dwarf, SZLiao214, sciencewhiz, cKGunslinger, shawn130c

Evadman's Matching Purchase - $1,111.95 - Memorial Health System, CO
10 x Kindle e-ink reader
1 x Darice 120pc art set
1 x DSi Bronze, 3 x NDS stylus set
1 x Ninenndo Wii
New Super Mario Bros, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Kirby's Dream Collection, Mario Party, Sonic Classic Collection, LEGO Harry Potter years 1-4

manlymatching purchase - $257.57
1 x DVD - Kung Fu Panda
1 x Books - Look and Find: Disney Friends & Favorites, Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, Scavenger Hunt; Pioneer 12 Inch by 12 Inch Snapload Fabric Cover with Ribbon Trim Memory Book
1 x Toys - LEGO City Police Patrol Car 4436, LEGO Creator 5761 Mini Digger, LEGO City Tank Truck 3180, LEGO Creator Red Jeep 7803 & Yellow Airplane 7808, LEGO Truck 3221


** check your delivery address when placing the order -- you may need to "change address" to switch it to the hospital **

 

[Elganja]

was looking forward to this thread...

Shipping Address:
Childrens Hospital - Childs Play
Washington,DC
(Full address hidden for privacy.)

1 "Step2 Push Around Buggy (Red)" $39.97
1 "Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect Holiday Value Bundle" $249.96
4 "Fisher-Price Rainforest Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother" $50.49

Order Total: $491.89

 

[RossMAN]

I'll update the tote board at least a couple of times a day, be patient since I'm supposed to be working

Kudo's to you Dave and this line made me LOL.

Happy Holidays my friend

 

[Brainonska511]

To Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago:

1 "The Hunger Games DVD" $9.99
1 "I Spy School Days: A Book of Picture Riddles" $10.61
1 "Sony MDR-222KD Childrens Headphones" $10.68
1 "Snow White and the Huntsman DVD" $9.99
1 "LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 for Wii" $13.00

Total $54.27

 

[KidNiki1]

Order Placed: November 19, 2012

Shipping Address:
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg,FL
(Full address hidden for privacy.)
Gift Registry Address

Shipping Speed:
Two-Day Shipping

1 of: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [Video Game] $14.00
1 of: Marvel Super Hero Squad The Infinity Gauntlet [Video Game] $19.43
1 of: LEGO Battles Ninjago [Video Game] $17.99
1 of: Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Selects) [Video Game] $19.12
1 of: LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars [Video Game] $16.99
1 of: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit [Video Game] $12.00
1 of: Barbie: Jet, Set & Style [Video Game] $16.98
1 of: Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams [Video Game] $20.89
1 of: Spongebob Squarepants: Atlantis Squarepantis [Video Game] $13.90

Order Total: $151.30

 

[rivan]

Dave - bravo for hosting the ATOT push for Child's Play every year.
Manlymatt - yearly matching - amazing.

It's guys like you and the annual donors that make this place so fucking fantastic.

For St. Louis Children's Place
Shipping to: Jill Malan, Child Life Services' Gift Registry Address

Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train - Melissa & Doug
$5.83 - Quantity: 10
Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Race Car - Melissa & Doug
$5.86 - Quantity: 10
Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$9.06 - Quantity: 1
Melissa & Doug Friendship Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$9.50 - Quantity: 1
Melissa & Doug Animal Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$12.55 - Quantity: 1

Order Total: $148.01

 

[gw186]

Randall Children's Hospital, PORTLAND,OR

Melissa & Doug Drawing Paper Pad (9x12 Inches) 4.89x2
Crayola 24 Ct Crayons 1.97x8
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 3.99x1

Total: $29.53

 

[geecee]

You and manlymatt are truly awesome for doing this every year. My order is below. I will try to do more later on if the funds become available.

Order Placed: November 23, 2012
Amazon.com order number: 106-1986993-2904229
Order Total: $102.97
Shipping Address: Childrens Specialized Hospital Foundation, MOUNTAINSIDE,NJ

Items Ordered Price
1 of: Sony MDR-222KD Childrens Headphones (Black) [Electronics]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $11.18

1 of: Melissa & Doug Animal Stamp Set [Toy]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $12.58

1 of: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train [Toy]
By: Unknown
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $5.83

1 of: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Race Car [Toy]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $5.84

1 of: Melissa & Doug Vehicles Stamp Set [Toy]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $9.25

1 of: 10 Piece Baby Rattle and Teether Toy Gift Set with Giant Baby Bottle Coin Bank [Baby Product]
Condition: New
Sold by: Liberty Imports (seller profile) $14.95

1 of: Baby Einstein Bendy Ball [Baby Product]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $5.69

1 of: Melissa & Doug Friendship Stamp Set [Toy]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $9.50

1 of: Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Stamp Set [Toy]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $9.70

2 of: Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set [Kitchen]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $8.70

 

[DaveSimmons]

I usually make one purchase of my own, that is not part of the matching.

Amazon has some big discounts on toys and DVDs today so I looked for wish list items that were 50% off or more.

$119.06 - Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

$19.99 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

$5.84 x 4 - Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Race Car
$5.83 x 4 - Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train

$10.00 - Mirror Mirror (2012)
$9.99 - Snow White and the Huntsman (Extended Edition)
$9.96 - Arthur Christmas (+UltraViolet Digital Copy)
$8.96 - The Hunger Games [2-Disc DVD + Ultra-Violet Digital Copy]
$6.49 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
$3.99 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

 

[Evadman]

I didn't get a chance to participate last year, so I will this year. I will match 10% up to a max of $10,000 until Christmas day.

 

[josh0099]

Shipping Address:
Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis,IN

Items Ordered Price
1 of: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy) [DVD]
By: Daniel Radcliffe, et al
$6.49

2 of: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 [DVD]
$3.99

1 of: LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 [Video Game]
$13.00

1 of: The Hunger Games [2-Disc DVD + Ultra-Violet Digital Copy] [DVD]
$8.96

1 of: LEGO Lord of the Rings [Video Game]
$29.99

1 of: Madden NFL 13 [Video Game]
$25.00

1 of: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train [Toy]
$5.83

1 of: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Race Car [Toy]
$5.84

Grand Total: $103.09

 

[Baked]

Shipping to: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles' Gift Registry Address
Melissa & Doug Animal Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$12.69 - Quantity: 1
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$9.76 - Quantity: 1
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Melissa & Doug Friendship Stamp Set - Melissa & Doug
$9.50 - Quantity: 1
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
My First Sticky Mosaics® Pets - The Orb Factory
$9.89 - Quantity: 1
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set
$8.70 - Quantity: 1
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

Total: $50.54
Order Number: 002-5880199-7539440
5 items will be shipped to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles by Amazon.com. Estimated delivery: Dec. 3, 2012 - Dec. 5, 2012

Went to Toys R Us after work today, roamed around the store a little bit and came out empty handed. A lady at the exit was screaming for people to donate to children for the holidays... No, that's not the reason why I'm donating to the children's hospital. I remember years ago, I participated for the Child's Play event on this very forum. That was a time when I was still a college student. And now, I'm in a better place. One of my yoga teachers once said, you can only give when you're full of love.

 

[cKGunslinger]

2 of: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 [DVD] - $3.99
1 of: Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set [Kitchen] - $8.70
1 of: LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 [Video Game] - $13.00

Shipping Address:
Childrens Medical Center Dallas
Dallas,Texas

Item(s) Subtotal: $29.68
Shipping & Handling: $9.65
Super Saver Discount: -$9.65

Total before tax: $29.68
Estimated tax to be collected: $2.45
Gift Certificate/Card Amount: -$32.13


---

Credit goes to my son (Stephen) who picked the gifts and used his Amazon GC to pay for them.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Thanks to: Elganja, Brainonska511, KidNiki1, rivan, gw186, geecee, josh0099, Baked, cKGunslinger (and Stephen):

First matching purchase:

Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas City,MO

$327.99 - Samsung UN32EH5000 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV

 

[manly]

Thank you Dave, manlymatt83 and Evadman.

Childrens Hospital Boston
1 - "Baby Einstein Bendy Ball" - $5.69
1 - "Infantino Activity Triangle" - $13.50
1 - "Fisher-Price Medical Kit" - $10.52
Total: $29.71

 

[sciencewhiz]

Methodist Hospital of South Texas

1 "Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set" Kitchen; $8.70
2 "Wired Controller for PS3" Electronics; $4.02
2 "Melissa & Doug Drawing Paper Pad (9x12 Inches)" Melissa and Doug; Toy; $5.34

Order Grand Total: $35.63

Today's a great day to buy. Several of the movies that many of the hospitals want have Cyber Monday specials.

 

[Oceanas]

Order Placed: November 28, 2012

Order Total: $111.49

Shipping Address:
Childs Play - Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston,TX
(Full address hidden for privacy.)

Items Ordered
1 of: Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 720p HD Video Recording (Silver)
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$99.00
1 of: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy), Daniel Radcliffe, et al
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$3.99

Item(s) Subtotal: $102.99
Shipping & Handling: $6.73
Super Saver Discount: -$6.73
-----
Total before tax: $102.99
Estimated tax to be collected: $8.50
-----
Grand Total: $111.49

 

[acheron]

Alrighty. You guys are awesome.

(I seem to have not been paying attention and ended up paying a bit for shipping for a couple things not coming directly from Amazon, but oh well.)

First, to Akron Children's Hospital:

Order Grand Total: $245.76

Order #1 : (order will arrive in 1 shipment)
Items: $200.78
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
------
Total before tax: $200.78
Estimated tax to be collected:* $0.00
------
Order Total: $200.78


Delivery estimate: Dec. 5, 2012 - Dec. 7, 2012
1 "Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red"
Console; $194.95
In Stock
Sold by: THE CORNER STORE
1 "Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train"
Melissa & Doug; Toy; $5.83
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Order #2 : Quidsi Retail LLC (Diapers.com)

Shipping Method: Two-Day Shipping
Items: $39.99
Shipping & Handling: $4.99
------
Total before tax: $44.98
Estimated tax to be collected:* $0.00
------
Order Total: $44.98


Delivery estimate: Dec. 3, 2012 - Dec. 4, 2012
1 "Fisher-Price Rainforest Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother"
Baby Product; $39.99
In Stock
Sold by: Quidsi Retail LLC (Diapers.com)

Second, to Childrens' National Medical Center in DC:

Order Grand Total: $234.92
Order Summary:
Your purchase has been divided into 2 orders.
Order #1 : (order will arrive in 1 shipment)

Shipping Method: Standard Shipping
Items: $39.97
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
------
Total before tax: $39.97
Estimated tax to be collected: $0.00
------
Order Total: $39.97


Delivery estimate: Dec. 4, 2012 - Dec. 11, 2012
1 "Step2 Push Around Buggy (Red)"
Step2; Toy; $39.97

In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Order #2 : (order will arrive in 1 shipment)

Shipping Method: Two-Day Shipping
Items: $194.95
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
------
Total before tax: $194.95
Estimated tax to be collected: $0.00
------
Order Total: $194.95


Delivery estimate: Nov. 30, 2012
1 "Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red"
Console; $194.95
In Stock
Sold by: THE CORNER STORE

and third, to UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester MA:

Order Grand Total: $250.43
Order Summary:
Your purchase has been divided into 2 orders.
Order #1 : (order will arrive in 1 shipment)

Shipping Method: No-Rush Delivery
Items: $205.45
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
------
Total before tax: $205.45
Estimated tax to be collected:* $0.00
------
Order Total: $205.45


Delivery estimate: Dec. 5, 2012 - Dec. 7, 2012
1 "Baby Einstein Bendy Ball"
Baby Product; $5.69

In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "Water Wheel Timer"
Rhode Island Novelty; Toy; $4.81
In Stock
Sold by: Think Fast Toys
1 "Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red"
Console; $194.95
In Stock
Sold by: THE CORNER STORE
Order #2 : Quidsi Retail LLC (Diapers.com)

Shipping Method: Two-Day Shipping
Items: $39.99
Shipping & Handling: $4.99
------
Total before tax: $44.98
Estimated tax to be collected:* $0.00
------
Order Total: $44.98


Delivery estimate: Dec. 3, 2012 - Dec. 4, 2012
1 "Fisher-Price Rainforest Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother"
Baby Product; $39.99
In Stock
Sold by: Quidsi Retail LLC (Diapers.com)

Total $245.76 + $234.92 + $250.43 = $731.11

 

[sjwaste]

To Boston Children's:

Total $127.06

Delivery estimate: Nov. 30, 2012
1 "Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen"
Fisher Price; Toy; $39.99
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "Fisher-Price Growing Baby Animal Activity Puzzle"
Fisher-Price; Toy; $11.54
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Boppin' Activity Bugs"
Fisher-Price; Toy; $14.99
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket"
LeapFrog; Toy; $17.96
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "Fisher-Price Growing Baby Caterpillar Pop-Up"
Fisher-Price; Toy; $14.09
In Stock
Sold by: NessKo Imports
1 "Infantino Activity Triangle"
Baby Product; $13.50
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
1 "Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Lantern"
Fisher-Price; Toy; $14.99
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

 

[Evadman]

While gaming is awesome, I also like to foster reading in kids too. Unfortunately none of the wishlists have kindles or the like. I talked to a few hospitals and they did say that kindles would be perfect for those kids who do not have the strength to hold a regular paperback or a handheld game device like the DS. Some have been trying to get kindles for some time now. One mentioned they have someone who comes in and reads to children, and they have been trying to get a kindle so they don't have to pay as much for physical books.

Child's Play is updating some of the wishlists to add kindles, and notifying the others that they may want to consider kindles on their lists. If we can get enough donations here, I can make my match by getting nearly 150 kindles. Please make me do that.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Kindles would also give the older kids access to thousands of free copyright-expired books from places like Project Gutenberg, or directly from Amazon for some of them.

But even without kindles, some of the lists do include children's books. Start them off with I Spy and they might move up to "real" books later on

 

[Gillbot]

I didn't even realize this was here already this year, sorry for lagging behind!

James, you just completed your payment.
Your transaction ID for this payment is: xxxxxxxxxxxxx.

We'll send a confirmation email to BLAH BLAH. This transaction will appear on your statement as PayPal *CHILDSPLAY.

You just made a payment of
$50.00 USD
Paid to
Child's Play
klindsay@penny-arcade.com
206-274-0024

 

[Baked]

While gaming is awesome, I also like to foster reading in kids too.

Looking through the wishlist, I saw a lot of games and videos. I know it's the kids' wishes to have what's trendy, and I felt kinda bad dictating what they should get and what's good for them. But I rather the children use their imagination, rather than getting their fix through movies and video games. That's why I picked artsy stuff from the wishlist.

 

[acheron]

It's nice that the lists have a large variation of things; arty stuff, movies, games, books. I ended up going for video games for older kids, since I remember playing the original Game Boy when I was in the hospital at age 9, and a bunch of baby stuff for real little ones (I have a 1 yr old myself -- the Fisher Price rainforest thing I got 2x of is the same one my son has).

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Waiting for my citi forward card and 5% off 'bookstores' (amazon) and ill be putting my order in