We've collected some ideas of the most-asked-for toys, as well as gift ideas for older kids (middle and high school age).... even older kids need a nice Christmas. Let's do our best.

Requests for toys include: Lego sets, Hot Wheels tracks, video games and DVDs, Monster High dolls and accessories, Xia-Xia Hermit Crab figures and playsets, action figures from Pixar movies (Toy Story, Cars, etc), Pokemon cards and toys, anything One Direction, Twilight, Hello Kitty, Star Wars, or The Avengers.

Gift ideas For teen girls: inexpensive jewelry (earrings, necklaces, or bracelets) fun socks hair accessories like clips or hairbands hair appliances like a straightener or blowdryer lip gloss, lip balm, cosmetics, nail polish, purse-size hairbrush or other similar grooming items, scented hand lotion or body wash, stylish accessories: gloves, scarves, sunglasses, etc.

For teen boys: toiletry items like shaving gear, anti-perspirant, styling gel, etc. higher-end socks designed for outdoor activities; sporting gear like fishing tackle, basketball, football, baseball mitt; Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, University of Maine clothing (knit hats, shirts.... basically anything with a team logo :-) wallet, watch, or sunglasses.