Laura in MI Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 We normally send my step sons one or two big gifts but we decided to wait until they come here and have a bigger Christmas then they've had in awhile. (I don't think their mom got them anything this year either..) The gifts we we're going to send to them was an iPad 2 and 3D ds. We decided to give the iPad to dss12 and the 3D ds to dss9. I've found a couple things I thought they would like and we're also wrapping clothes, but I need some more idea's? :bigear: Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 !3 yo son and older brother received and loved: Mario Kart 7 for 3-DS Lava lamp plasma ball jump rope set of juggling balls Diary of Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever Zelda Skyward Sword for Wii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Does their mother have $$ for games for the 3ds? They are PRICEY and it isn't just the cost of the device but the never ending request for new games. The ipad will need a good case for protection as well. My boys got new airsoft guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatashainDFW Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My 6yo ds who will be 7 tomorrow is loving scrabble flash. Out of everything he received this is by far his favorite. Of course close runner ups where his new lego set and a couple of level 2 transformers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 11 Year Old: Magic 8 Ball {his request, and did you know they are now GIANT bouncing balls? It's brought out a LOT of laughs} Harry Potter Lego Wii Game {afterwards we spotted a Lego Ninjitsu he'd have loved, we're getting for his bday in Feb.; but this game has been played daily} Lego Idea Book {huge huge love here} Nerf Water Gun {it IS summer} Spinjitsu Lego Set He did get a few other little things. For his birthday in February we're planning to get him a digital camera & a new watch. The Spinjitsu game I mentioned above {for DS} & I spotted a Snap Circuit kit for him today at the toy shop I put on layby. He's ADORES putting things together and taking them apart so I know he'll love this. He'll most likely get one of the new Lego Oranizers that I spotted in town this week too. That and he's dying to go mini golfing at an indoor place not far from us. 8 Year Old Bubble Gun {I know, very simple, but man does he ADORE it} Phin McMissile from Cars 2 {both a match box one & the large one that shoots missiles & has the big guns pop out} Remote Control Luigi from Cars 2 {another HUGE hit} Star Wars Lego set Wii Game Knockout Party {very funny} He got other goodies, but most of it was for outdoor play as it's summer {kite, frisbee, HUGE bubble kit you can blow MASSIVE bubbles with, etc.} What I didn't get him was a DS {any one} and he would have loved one, but we have a REALLY hard time prying him away from video game stuff so I avoid it a lot with him. The both got a DVD as well Eldest got Megamind younger got Legends of Gahoole. Your 7 year old would probably love Toy Story 3 & Cars 2 Stuff and videos if he doesn't all ready have/own. Walkie Talkies, Remote Control Cars, "dolls", lego kits, etc. Your 9 year old might like a variety of games to go with the DS you've given. If you have an EB GAMES try going there for them, he can then trade them in when he's done and get discounts on more games. You can also get a Carrot Account there which is basically a point system which will eventually give you free stuff. Your 12 year old might like a gift card to buy some aps for his ipad. How about a Case for it as well. Otterbox makes one for that, but I think a better choice is the Smart Case that can also allow it to stand up if he needs it to, all though the otterbox might do that as well.. Not sure. If you're in snow area how about some cool gear to play outside in/with. Sleds and whatnot. If it's warm weather climate new kites might be fun. You could get the olders shaped kites.. think airplanes which can be made to do amazing tricks. A huge diamond kite for the younger. Food gifts can be fun too. What are their favourite snacks and treats that perhaps aren't bought often? For my kids that's marshmallows, gummies {worms, bears, etc.}, goldfish crackers, microwave popcorn, juice boxes, etc. I don't buy that kind of stuff often or on a normal basis so a big basket or a stocking cram packed with it is ALWAYS a treat. What about ipods? Not touches, but nanos. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeteranMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My boys (one just turned 10 and the other will turn 9 in a couple of days) liked: Kindles DS and Wii games basketballs Cobi military building sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutterBug Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ds's (9) favorite gift was a SpyNet watch. It takes video and audio recordings and does all kinds of other neat spy-ish things. He hasn't turned it off for the past 4 days. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004USRAWO/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003AUDFHW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0QJA00EC3T3ADB0YZ71C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 He always needs a Hess Truck and Legos. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in STL Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My ds11 likes Legos, video games, anything RC- 4X4, helicopter, etc. He also likes sciency stuff like snap circuits and robots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My 9 year old son has been playing almost nonstop with his new Star Wars Legos. He also got Snap Circuits and didn't seem interested in them at first, but he's really enjoying them now that he tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My 9 and 7 year old both love their new Lego sets the most, followed by any Lego or Mario video games. We've had this for a while, but if they don't have Snap Circuits, it's definitely worth having and a gift that is enjoyed for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 7 year old's favorite gifts: Acoustic guitar Used iPod touch - this is probably the favorite favorite! Legos...LOTS of Legos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks! My brain froze when I was trying to make a list (because we're going shopping tomorrow) :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 These have been hits for my boys. Hess trucks Legos Star Wars Room Lightsaber (like a huge nightlight with remote) RC helicopter (or truck or whatever) Nerf dart guns a cheap digital camera (There's a $25 version for younger kids that includes backgrounds, special effects, and games -- it also takes videos and uploads to our computer easily. All the kids like it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_midori Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My ds7 had a surprise favorite of the pocketknife in a new pair of pants with belt from Grandpa - great hit!! (All his older friends have been envious, too! :)) Other joys: Wii games Legos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My boys (11 and 8.5) are loving the pogo sticks they got (these were a request - 2 other boys in the neighborhood have them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystal in TX Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 9 year old son has been playing almost nonstop with his new Star Wars Legos. He also got Snap Circuits and didn't seem interested in them at first, but he's really enjoying them now that he tried them. I bought Snap Circuits after seeing high reviews on Amazon. My son opened up the Snap Circuits Jr. on Christmas day and said "what's this!?!?" He quickly dismissed the gift and moved on to his more exciting toys. A few days later, I reminded him that he had a gift he hasn't played with. He said..."oh yea" and got the box from under the tree. He hasn't put it down since. Definitely a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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