What to get my daughters for Christmas on a tight budget?

We're ver poor, like food stamps poor and we live from paycheck to paycheck. We have saved up some money to have a $100 budget for Christmas. My daughters are 14 (Lexi) and 6 (Jessie) Her are some things about them.

Lexi: She has a babysitting job every Saturday and has saved up to buy herself an Iphone 5 so we aren't going to buy her a cellphone. Even though we're poor, she likes to dress well and keep herself looking good by wearing makeup and getting her nails done. She loves clothes and shoes but doesn't have much; about 10 short sleeves, 8 long sleeves, 3 blue jeans, 2 jackets, 2 yoga pants, 2 skirts, 3 dresses, 2 cardigans, 1 hoodie, 2 pairs of boots brown and black, one pair of knock off converses, and 2 pairs of sandels. We usually get clothes and shoes at yard sales but we want to look for nice but cheap clothes at thrift shops but I don't know where to look. She loves to read books and is very artistic and creative and loves to create DYI projects and draw/paint.

Jessie: She loves clothes as well and has the about the same amount of clothes as her sister. I wanna look for some cheap but pretty clothes for her too. She loves to play with baby dolls and barbies but only has about 2 baby dolls and 1 barbie and 1 ken and really wants some kind of barbie house. She also loves to read and enjoys playing house and outside.

So, based on what I told you about them, what are some good but afforable things to get them for Christmas? The reason I'm asking is because my husband and I haven't bought Christmas or birthday gifts for my daughters for the past 5 years and we actually have the money to this year. On past Christmas and Birthdays, we just gave them candy and cupcakes with a candle and spent family time with ask their gift (we don't live near family) and I want to make it special for them this year. Thank you!

Added (1). I want to spend 50 each on them.

$100 is plenty to spend on your daughters. Just go to the shops and buy what you already suggested yourself?

Well, the 6 year old you can find lots for 50 dollars! There are lots of sales on for barbie houses now. Or even look online for used ones!

Why not give the 14 year old the money and go shopping with her to let her decide what to buy!

Also to, many organizations have Christmas Cheer boards to help out people who can't afford it all. You could try looking up a place for abit of help.

It is so thoughtful of you to really want to get great gifts for your daughters.

At 14 years old, I was just starting to get into makeup. And since you say she likes to keep herself nice in spite of not having much, I would definitely buy your oldest daughter a nice set of makeup brushes. You can try this set for under $30. Its Pink Chevron and Vegan…15 brushes + the Traveling Case from Altair Beauty. Ships directly from Amazon. With the remaining $20 you can buy her some quality but affordable makeup from a brand like NYX.

I think she'd absolutely love it!

http://www.amazon.com/...B00GJ4X3MI

At 6 years old, dolls were still high on my list. There are so many discount stores where you can find beautiful dolls.

Hope this helps!

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