amieelynne Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am drawing such a blank this year--I could use a little help with some ideas for my son. I've done the big shopping already (PS2, boom chair, lift tickets) but I'm having a really hard time coming up with ideas for some smaller (under $40 or so each) gifts to put under the tree. he's given me a list and mentioned things here and there--but it's mostly video games! I bought a couple, but I don't want to buy tons of games and have him spending more and more time glued to the tube..lol. I'm at a loss and thought maybe some of you have some suggestions for tangible (read:nothing to do with computers or video games) presents. so far the only thing he's expressed interest out loud about was the creepy crawler bug oven--got it. anything else specifically that's a hit with 9 yr old boys this year? he's already got a telescope and microscope (his bday was just 2 weeks ago, nothing like making the season even harder..lol), I've picked up some books that I know he'll like, I just can't seem to think of anything else... HELP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflii Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I have a 9 yr old son also - smaller item ideas I used that are non-video music cd's, cranium games, models to build, snowboard / sled stuff, IQ - 20 questions game, legos, cosmic catch electronic ball throw game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 You mentioned lift tickets, so I assume he's into skiing / snowboarding. How about some clothing (hat, gloves, hoodie) that reflect the brands he likes. Maybe a nice tight-fitting backpack that's made for snowboarding. A good pair or goggles could be good, too. The Ice Cream Ball seems to be a pretty popular gift this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleigh2 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi! I have a 10 & 8 yr. old & it is very hard to come up w/ideas other than the video games, but got them both Heeleys (skate shoes) they are $39.99 right now, plus free S&h @ buy.com I'm also giving them a couple dvd's, pacer & colts jerseys, new basketball, football... gc for movie theater, Hope that helps a little bit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amieelynne Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 some great ideas right out fo the gate! thanks...off to search out some of those things he snowboards MRN, and those are great ideas but he got a whole new setup for his bday 2 weeks ago--between all the relatives he's covered from feet (new bindings, feet warmers) to head (new helmet, goggles) it's just so hard with his bday so close to christmas--I usually buy one big $$ gift for him and do the rest for xmas, I'm just looking to round out so under the tree doesn't look bare with just a few things amber--those heelys sound like a good thing--how do sizes run in those, just like regular sneakers? it's funny that you mention the name of the team jerseys you got--that the name of the two HS teams in our town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 some great ideas right out fo the gate! thanks...off to search out some of those things he snowboards MRN, and those are great ideas but he got a whole new setup for his bday 2 weeks ago--between all the relatives he's covered from feet (new bindings, feet warmers) to head (new helmet, goggles) it's just so hard with his bday so close to christmas--I usually buy one big $$ gift for him and do the rest for xmas, I'm just looking to round out so under the tree doesn't look bare with just a few things amber--those heelys sound like a good thing--how do sizes run in those, just like regular sneakers? it's funny that you mention the name of the team jerseys you got--that the name of the two HS teams in our town! When I got the heeleys for my children I got them big so they last a while. I also found that they ran small so buying up was good. Another good gift idea that my son loves is to get gift cards for different stores, or get a visa card for him. My DS (will be 11 on 12/21) loves to get a "credit card" (prepaid visa or mastercard from the bank) because he can then use it anywhere. I have found that he holds onto them for a while, just to say that he has a "credit card'. When he receives money he spends it very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflii Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I bought the heeleys too - actually tonight on Amazon using the save $40 off of an $80 purchase and free shipping. See posts in 2 stackable $20 discounts - make sure you check "Amazon seller only" or the discounts won't apply. I can't post the link, but there's an amazon shoe post Ill try to modify it by adding spaces. got ta de al . c o m / show thread . php ? p = 657071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat07 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 My son is 11 and other than video games he is hard to shop for. This year along with his Wii I did get him a bunch of new "board" games...Yahtzee Turbo, Big Trouble, Cranium Cadoo and Uno Spin so he/we can do something besides video games. I also got him a Robo Dog which is only $19.99 at Circut City. And a Red Sox sweatshirt and jersey. Walmart sell a science kit where you can grow different crystals. My son spotted it the other day and now wants it. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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