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Joke Gifts and Gags for April Fool's Day

Stroll down to the Walgreens in Menlo Park for easy peasy gag gift ideas.

I’d like to think we all have a little prankster hiding inside even the friendliest people around. This April Fools’ Day, embrace the holiday and play a little trick on someone you love.

Check out for all those perfect gag gift items that won't put a hole in your wallet.

Speaking of wallets, packs of play money in the toy aisle include bills and coins for $19.99. Sneakily grab the wallet of someone you live with and exchange all his money for matching bills and coins! Who really uses cash these days anyway?

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Does anyone in your household stumble into their slippers first thing in the morning? Pick up some silly sparkly rainbow flip flops for toddlers for $6.99 and swap them with your hubby’s fuzzy shoes at the foot of his bed.

For just $0.99, get a Hannah Montana or Jonas Brothers lenticular button at and sneakily fasten it to the back of a co-worker’s blazer on his way into work. It’ll be much funnier than a “kick me!” sign.

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Metal western style handcuffs are in the toy aisle for $5.99 and come complete with keys (not necessary for uncuffing yourself). Cuff a family member to his bed and set an alarm off so you can watch him wake up utterly confused!

$3.49 silly string is the perfect April Fools’ Day companion for any practical jokester. Need I say more?

Water balloons are just $5.00 for a pack of 500. Put some full balloons in a messenger bag and surprise your friends throughout the day.

If you’re too kind to prank your parents, they've also got a bunch of products perfect for gag gifting:

Anti-aging supplements in the medicine aisle start at $11.99, several lighted magnifying glasses are for sale in the $10 - $20 range, and little bottles of Beano tablets are $6.99.

In the card aisle you’ll find some silly books like "A Guide to Flirting and Dating" for $12.95 to give to your significant other. Perhaps it'll encourage them to step up their game!

Note: Prices are approximate and are subject to change. And if they don't have things in stock, get creative!

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