My kids are not the norm...but one christmas I bought my small dog a bunch of toys from the dollar tree. My kids had a small fortune spent on them. After the mess was cleaned up the kids kept laughing and running through the house. I peeked to see what they were having so much fun with.....It was the dog toys! So after that we started buying dog toys for their stockings. They love it. The first thing christmas morning they run for is their stocking to see what cool toys they get. This year Im making heather baileys pin cushions instead of dog toys...hope they like them. my kids are 6, 10, 14
Other favorites are personalized pillowcases and flannel pj bottoms. Don't worry about giving the older kids handmade gifts. They may make a face but when no one is looking they will treasure them.
sorry this is long Im putting off running to the post office.