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Holiday Shopping Ideas for The Kids

Finds we spotted around town.

This year, you don't have to leave town to find holiday gifts for the kids and keep within a budget. Port Washington retailers have so much to offer, you may not even need to bother with the mall. Call ahead for special holiday hours. And don't forget to hit the stores on the second night of Port Night Out on Dec. 15 for special deals, free entertainment, treats and more. 

Check out , the retailer that carries the latest skateboard items. That means boards, helmets and more. You'll also find trendy scarves, hats, and gloves, all for under $20. Also worth noting: Good Things has a sale on toys and books – these items are in limited quantity, so get 'em while you can. 

 features all-natural skin care items for babies from Port Washington's own Nica's Healing Hunny line. These products include baby massage oil, milk baths, talc-free baby powder and more, from $12 and up. All items are packaged in 100-percent recycled material.

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Stop by , where you can find everything from stocking stuffers for $1.50 to the Talking Globe for $120. There are magic sets from $16.95 to $25, and up, and Bingo, complete with cage for $30.95. For family nights, look for classic games – Scrabble, Apples to Apples and more – from about $10 t0  $50.

At , you'll find not just candy but other goodies from about $20 and up for T-shirts, messenger bags, sweatshirts and sweatpants and candy pillows. 

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For young athletes, stop by  for Port Washington sweatshirts, pitch-backs and sports rebounders, custom sweatshirts and other sportswear. 

At , you'll find sweaters $7 and up, as well as graphic tees and tees for layering. Also available: stocking stuffers, including pull-back race cars, key-chains, plushy  stuffed animals and more.

Pop into Rite-Aid on either or , and stock up on Barbies, Playdoh, Beanie Babies and more. And don't forget the extra set of batteries.

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