laughing lioness Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The girls are easy. The boys, not so much. 15 yo and 20 yo college student. Not big gamers, both big readers, both history and science lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Harry's razors and refill blades. I hope to get this for DH for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Angie- perfect for my hirsute 20 yo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I find the Lee Valley catalogue gift section usually gives me some ideas: These little metal models http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?p=70146&cat=54&ap=3 Pocket survival tool http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?p=71090&cat=4,104,53221&ap=2 Solar chargers for phones/gadgets http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?p=71978&cat=4,104,53221&ap=1 - so handy for camping & emergency/power outage situations Also, this very rad flashlight (not to be confused with the cheapie dollar store flashlights) http://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/store/fenix-pd22-flashlight.html Ds has a similar model & whoa, that thing is small & extremely bright & durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Uncommon Goods often has interesting gifts for guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 If he plays an instrument, guitar picks and strings are always useful and appreciated here. If he drives and is mechanically minded, spark plugs make good stocking stuffers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 It's been suggested I should get 2ds a webcam. 1ds wants nice, soft bedding. including nice pillows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Mine always appreciate candy and other sweet goodies: truffles, English toffee, Lindor balls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Amazon gift cards Gas cards Movie gift cards Favorite restaurant gift cards socks, underwear, toiletries depending on budget and their contribution: tv take them shopping for clothes if they are fine with lack of surprises a larger purchase of hobby type stuff: camera, gaming things, bike, sports items I usually ask for links of what each dc wants (usually books, CDs, DVDs), if I do this early enough, they forget by Christmas and still are surprised. Win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Wallet Ninja Munroe's book "What If" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Mental Floss: T-shirt and/or subscription Think Geek: anything but we especially love their t-shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Angie- perfect for my hirsute 20 yo! Oh, good! Guess where I first learned of Harry's???? Three guesses, lol. (In case it wasn't clear: these boards!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Harry's razors and refill blades. I hope to get this for DH for Christmas. This looks cool! Now I just need to remember... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hanayama Puzzles like this--ds says start with level 5, lower levels will probably be too easy Both ds's have asked for socks this year. Ds2 joked he must be growing up to ask for socks; he's 16. He also wants cold weather running gear. Both got their big Christmas gift early: ds1 (19yo) got a Nutribullet (he lives away), ds2 got a nice new chair for his computer desk. Stainless steel water bottle like Hydroflask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 How about an Audible subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I can't remember if you knit, but these have been a huge hit in past years. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-fingerless-mitts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Ds wants a solar recharger pack to use on his cell phone. (He had one and lost it. Really misses that thing!) Dh and ds both have asked for new socks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 An historian friend of mine wrote a wonderful (really, it is!) book about the last battle of WWII--it got great reviews, and I'm so proud of him! (Bonus: The teacher guy on Pretty Little Liars is his son--which may or may not be an endorsement--LOL!!) The Last Battle Do they like war stuff? Band of Brothers boxed set of dvds is quite good. SWB's 3 volumes of history are really good reads, if they like history, and didn't use them in homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I just thought I'd return to this thread and inform you all that I just purchased two Wallet Ninjas from Radio Shack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I just thought I'd return to this thread and inform you all that I just purchased two Wallet Ninjas from Radio Shack! I keep looking at these! How much were they? ...I think they're going to be on the gift list this year. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Anyone have good ideas for young adult men in theater? Big hits in the past have been anything Shakespearean Insult related, but I'm afraid I've worn that one out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Anyone have good ideas for young adult men in theater? Big hits in the past have been anything Shakespearean Insult related, but I'm afraid I've worn that one out... Try this site! My theatre kid loves it. http://www.litographs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Car Wash gift certificates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I keep looking at these! How much were they? ...I think they're going to be on the gift list this year. :) On Amazon, they are around $15. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=ninja+wallet&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=34223416187&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7506642706390988162&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7gdj16scxf_b Maybe less at Radio Shack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I keep looking at these! How much were they? ...I think they're going to be on the gift list this year. :) I think they were about ten bucks. I'm going back for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 vat19.com has the wallet ninjas for 9.99 + shipping. If you're buying other stuff, it might be worth to get it there. They do have some fun novelty items. Ds asked for the spitballs LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My oldest in a first apartment is going to get a freezer-and-pantry stocking (not a Christmas sock, rather an ice chest and big box of groceries). That will be appreciated and so though it's weird, it will make a great gift. Not sure about my others. Thanks for starting this thread, OP, I hope to take some suggestions from it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 my sons have asked for/been suggested by siblings for, NICE sheets/bedding, web cam, favorite treat foods,. you might like marbles the brain store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Make magazine subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 An historian friend of mine wrote a wonderful (really, it is!) book about the last battle of WWII--it got great reviews, and I'm so proud of him! (Bonus: The teacher guy on Pretty Little Liars is his son--which may or may not be an endorsement--LOL!!) The Last Battle Oh, I just put that book in my cart. Thank you, ds might find that interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 How about a nice swiss army or similar knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 If they do anything outdoorsy, Road ID products are good to have. https://www.roadid.com/Common/Products.aspx ETA: Oops, I see that Julie already posted about Road ID's products. Great minds & all that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Getting some great ideas on here -- thanks! Other suggestions: Wool Socks (Smartwool are great, but there are other brands too). They have traditional thicker ones, but also thinner ones. A calendar Gift certificate to local movie theater My son liked the Every Man Jack body products I got him one year. I believe they're all natural ingredients; they had a nifty little travel kit, which is what I got him. http://everymanjack.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Every year I get my son a daily boxed calendar. It's usually Mythbusters with one cool fact per day. This year I have also found one of interesting people and facts from The History Channel that I might get instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Anything like this as one possibility? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sheffield-12-in-1-Multi-Purpose-Tool-w-Bonus-Carrying-Case/38205456 I'm thinking you may need to ask them to create a wish list on Amazon of books they are interested in. I had the young men and teen in my life make Amazon wish lists this year. It has made life so much easier. Matter of fact, I'm done with them because I went through their lists, added what I wanted to my cart and clicked "buy". Wham, bam, thank you ma'am. :lol: Now just to figure out what to get my parents.....sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks for all the great ideas. Just a word of warning about the solar chargers for cell phones. They are not all equal. Some do not really work well at all, so check reviews on any product like that that you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 We are giving the driving ones in the family these jump startershttp://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-Electric-400-Peak-Amp-Jump-Starter/25955543 Some jump starters are smaller and have a hook up for charging cell phones. Some are bigger and have a big flash light & air hose to inflate tires too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Great ideas! I also thought about an remote started for ds' car, esp as it's nearing deep freeze temps. Ds20 mentioned that he wants a shot gun microphone for his camera (who knew?)- if that is useful to anyone else with a movie making wannabe. Spryte, I just discovered Wm Shakespear's Star Wars. - there's a hardback trilogy that would make a great gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 lol I got my sis to make me an Amazon wish list. Now I've decided what to get her. I need to figure out my parents! They have never sent me an Amazon wish list and usually act like there's nothing in particular they want so I have to get creative. Someone needs to start a parental gift thread. Mine don't do Amazon or any other online shopping, they say they don't want anything for Christmas and mean it, and last year I literally got creative and made something for them but this year I'm at a loss for even that. Thinking outside the box is a requirement when it comes to parental gift giving. I got my dad a Fitbit for his birthday this year. Something he would never have considered for himself but he absolutely loves that thing. So it's stuff like that (something they would never think of) I need to come up with but instead I'm coming up with a big fat zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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