Sherry in OH Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I need ideas for inexpensive Easter treats for boys ages 6, 5, 5, and 3. I had thought to get butterfly nets and put a bottle of bubbles and a chocolate bunny in each. DH thinks that nephew, age 6 will find the gift babyish. The gift for each child must be the same. I am sure that the other boys would like both the nets and the bubbles. Should I give the gift I planned, give the nets but add more candy and leave out the bubbles, or find an alternative gift? If something else, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I think bubbles are good for a 6 year old. My 7 yr old likes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Nobody is too old for bubbles!!!! I love them! I remember last January, we went to a "little kid" show (at Disney) and my 10 yo didn't want to go, but he didn't have a choice. When the bubbles started falling, he was up grabbing at them just like the little kids! They're FUN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My 15 year old boy still loves bubbles. I believe most children will still enjoy them at age 6. And butterfly nets are always a huge hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagel270 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My 6yo boys have all loved bubbles (truth be told, one might still catch my 12yo squabbling over the coolest bubble guns and wands...not that he would ever admit to it)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I still love bubbles, and I am...well, way older than 6. ;) My boys (6, 8, 10) still love bubbles. And butterfly nets and chocolate! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've never met a child of any age that didn't like bubbles. When I was in my late 20's, I used bubbles as a stress reliever at work. My coworkers would laugh when they saw bubbles floating out of my office door. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was blowing bubbles out the window of our truck the other day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_melody_ Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 *I* am not too old for bubbles. Any six year old I know would love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 You're never too old for bubbles.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My oldest is almost 10. Bubbles and sidewalk chalk are still enjoyed by him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Good. Thank you. Easter is settled. Birthdays are another matter. I am beginning to dislike buying gifts for other people's children. Mine are so much easier to buy for. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 books are always a possibility. Our easter gift has always included a book, or two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Puleeze! Dd still gets bubbles. :lol: You're never to old for bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I think it depends on the kid. My 7yo DS loves bubbles. But, well, he's homeschooled, and doesn't have that peer pressure about what's cool and what's not. A bubble gun would almost certainly be cool, but more expensive and not really particularly Easter-y. Bubbles combined with some sort of bubble science/activity book would also up the age accessibility a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 BTW, you should buy some bubbles for your DH too! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I find bubble blowing very relaxing! I agree, you're never too old. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm not too old for bubbles, so the six YO definitely is not too old. Maybe 93 is the cutoff for bubbles. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My kids go through gallon upon gallon, and only one (walker) is currently younger than 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Heck, I'm not too old for bubbles! I get a little winded, but I have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I still love bubbles, and I am...well, way older than 6. ;) Me, too! :D I especially like the ones in the tube with the long wand. Sometimes I get one for myself. *ahem* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I still give bubbles to my kids every Easter. I like to go to Dollar Tree to get those sets with the big bubble wands. What fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm not too old for bubbles, so I doubt a 6yo is! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My 8 year old is playing with bubbles right now.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Same here - I love bubbles! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Gosh, no. Both of my girls were playing with bubbles just yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Since my 11 and 10 yo dd's like bubbles I will say that a 6 yo should be just fine. I love bubbles too but I'm not telling how old I am. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My 10 y/o still likes bubbles. Heck, so do I. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I love bubbles and I'm, well, much older than 6. My boys still like bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4ever Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 ds is nearly 17 and still likes bubbles. Maybe it's only to entertain his little sister, but I've caught him on his own too. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Age limit on bubbles? Not on your life! :) We ALL play with bubbles when the bubbles come out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Who doesn't love bubbles? I'm 35 and I still love them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Nobody is too old for bubbles!!!! I love them! :iagree: My 6 1/2 year old son loves bubbles also :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatYoung17 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I think bubbles are good for a 6 year old. My 7 yr old likes them. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I don't think you can outgrow bubbles. My 18 year old asked for a small bubble machine for her birthday last year and kept it running during the entire family celebration which lasted several hours. I live near a small town with a historic downtown area. Main Street is lined with touristy type stores, restraunts, coffee shops, etc. in historic buildings. The street lights always have seasonal flags on them, there are frequently white Christmas lights on trees, awnings and such. The American Flag is always flying in the town square. One of thees stores sells soaps, bubbles, bath salts and gels. It has a small bubble machine attached to the front of building by the door that is always running and blowing bubbles out into the street and down the side walk. Everyone loves the bubble maker. It adds a certain Je ne sais quoi to the atmosphere that makes it almost magical. Well, for some reason city hall decided that the bubble machine had to go. I never did hear the real reason but after an extended legal battle the machine was removed. The citizens complained so much that an exception was made and the bubble maker is back in it's rightful place delighting vistors once again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 We all play with bubbles...there isn't a person on earth to old for bubbles. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm 45 and I love bubbles! :D My dd (10yrs) still loves bubbles. I really think it depends on the individual child, but I think most 6 year olds would enjoy getting bubbles! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 My 6 and 7 year olds aren't too old for bubbles! They'd be tickled with bubbles and a bug net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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