mum Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Anyone with any good ideas for boys (10-13) Christmas gifts? Not food. Preferably handmade or low cost. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 How about getting some history project books from the library to make historical weapons or board games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hit the used book store and find the catapults books, the old American Boy Books, maybe some old popular mechanics. Then, get popsicles, paperclips, spoons, projectiles like marshmallows (they will find acorns), rubber bands, milkcaps. Sew up a little bag with it out of an old pair of jeans--just cut off the bottom of the leg, make a drawstring and tuck all of stuff in there. My I Hate Everything kid spent DAYS building every catapult in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Any reason why not food? My sister is on a very low budget and my suggestion to her this year was food for my boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I admit it is a tough age...maybe some kind of shirt he normally can't get ( with a slogan or favorite character)... Beef jerky pleases my oldest as a stocking stuffer..Mad Libs are on sale in our local bookstore closer to Christmas too. Electronics are booming....but we are not able or willing to get any of that this year. It's tough to see so many children with every gadget and the most expensive clothing, accessories, and piercings. I have to say no all of the time... I hope you find something that works :) And May God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I am making a homemade bow and arrow set for my ds9. http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com/2012/08/bow-and-arrow.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 duct tape was quite the hit the year we gave some to our boys when they were that age range. (it was in self-defense - they kept taking dh's.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thank you all. Great ideas, I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 One year we made a mini marshmallow shooter out if PVC pipe. I found the instructions online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 The only "sewing" I've done for the boys are camo pillowcases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Rope is always a hit. Maybe try craigslist and tell folks you will come pick up any scrap wood or other building supplies. My boys would just love a huge pile to junk to make stuff with. Oh another craigslist idea - ask for broken appliances - I have one kid who will be thrilled with a box of broken stuff that he could take apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 My son is making wood and rope glow in the dark nunchaku. Knowing him, he will be selling them instead of giving them away at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyr Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Warefare by Ducttape http://warfarebyducttape.com/ is currently high on my son's wishlist. I got him the armored glove book and the gloves he made turned out really well. I was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankcassiesmom Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 That is the same age my oldest son got into yo-yo tricks. Here's a video that shows the kind of tricks you can do yo-yoing. It really is a great little hobby as my boys can stand for hours working on tricks and take their yo-yo everywhere with them. There are ALL sorts of yo-yos from $5-$200+. If you're looking for the best cheap ($10) starter yo-yo this is a good little starter. It's called the ONE. http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/368/YYF-ONE It comes with two different bearings that work for beginners and intermediates and even some advanced tricks. If you are looking to spend more like $20 you can get either the starter package for the ONE yo-yo: http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/541/YoYoFactory-Starter-Set Or get this yo-yo, the Velocity ($20) http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/703/YYF-New-Velocity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteeqz5 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I am making a homemade bow and arrow set for my ds9. http://www.thestuffo...-and-arrow.html This looks great, I may have to give it a try for my ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 What about a treasure box made of a hardback book... http://pinterest.com/search/?q=Book+treasure+box This should give you a few different examples and they look super easy to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Do you do any sort of handicrafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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