dancingmama Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It's that time of year again...the holiday gift giving season! I am looking for ideas for my 12 and 13 yr old kids. Assume they have nothing. What things do you recommend for kids these age? They both like a wide variety of things, from arts and crafts to STEM. Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Good colored pencils and the How To Draw Dragons (or elves or fairies or monsters or manga - there are a bunch of these books) Be prepared to invest in more sketch books for future gift giving events as this is fairly addictive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Gift cards to Apple, Barnes and noble, maybe to clothing stores, or experiences not usually afforded (horseback riding, etc). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Leatherman Multi-tool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Something from thinkgeek.com :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 If they like to cook, maybe a gadget. Currently, one of mine is enjoying a veggie spiral. It makes 'pasta' out of squashes. Works qurite well. Or ceramic knife, pizza stone, immersion blender? Cookbook/s Water colors, watercolor paper Book about Origami w/ origami paper Dr Who Lego! Star Wars Lego Jurassic World DVD Good, but not outrageously expensive camera ( that's not a phone lol) Electric toothbrush Tickets to something local ( play, musical,concert) A winter night at a hotel with a pool ( Guess that is fairly $, but maybe there are deals somewhere) Trip to nearest city for an afternoon of poking around a museum or aquarium, history trail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Loving these ideas! Whittling/multi tool just went on dd's list! Thinkgeek is on my favorites list! Love the colored pencils/drawing pad idea. Dr.who Lego set! Can't forget that. My whovian would be very unhappy with me if I forgot! Great ideas! Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 One of my sons asked for a fountain pen at that age. He loved it! Archery equipment Fencing equipment w/DVD to learn basics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Headlamp. I keep meaning to get one for all of my kids. So handy. I need to remember this one for myself. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 My son was a HUGE Star Wars fan when he was 12, and wore his Star Wars Lego t-shirt for years until it wore out. He's 22 now, and I just got him a new one. :laugh: He also has a Doctor Who fleece blanket, and my daughter has a Tardis beach towel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 My daughter loved a beading loom at that set. We gave it to her with a selection of beads and a gift certificate to a beading store. She still beads now, post-college age. A juggling set. Gift certificate to the movie theater. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Tool set Cook book Art supplies Sewing machine Journal supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Another hit here was a specialty Monopoly game. They make one for about every interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Some fun games that are also slyly educational ~ Quarto Iota SET Bananagrams (Also Bananagrams has versions available for different language such as Spanish, French, Hebrew ...) And books! Do your children have a special interest? Take a look at what magazines might be available. You could give one edition as a gift with the idea of giving a subscription for a future gift giving occasion. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 T-shirts from their favorite bands My older kids would appreciate gift cards to Steam so they can buy new Rocksmith songs when they have mastered the existing ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Loving all these ideas! Movie tickets are a must. We will go see Star Wars on Xmas day. It's a tradition! I've been considering a tool bench/work area for the boy. I think he'd like that. Books are a must. The get at least 10 books but I think we will also do magazines. I'm eyeing Make Magazine for one. Probably Nat Geo for the other or a science mag perhaps. I'd get the boy another monopoly game but I think we have 12. I am all Monopolied out. How he loves those. I'll have to look at the other games. The boy will ask for Steam card I'm sure. He plays on There quite a bit. As far as interests, both are into math and science. Girl likes blowing things up, playing outside and dance. Boy likes planes, electronics and sports/physical activity. Both are into books. Girl into fiction, boy non-fiction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Fluxx Pandemic or other cooperative game (there have been a few threads recently with recs) Scented gel pens and "coloring" books like Secret Garden or zentangle type books Personalized throw blankets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 guitar, camera, raspberry pie, makings for marshmallow guns, sewing machine/sewing lessons, ice skates, tennis ball cannons, rock climbing lessons, rockets, ... this is fun. Shopping lists with no restraints. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 DD15 wanted mostly sports goodies at that age: 1. Foot stretcher 2. Custom tap shoes 3. Dance intensive trips 4. Music She is also a video streamer and has bought or been given: 4. Video games 5. Microphone 6. Green screen 7. Video camera 8. Various hardware with blue tooth capability 9. Super fast internet. 300/300. Then, there is always that old standby: Legos and clothes. HTH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 I have to look into raspberry pi and the other electronic type stuff. Any ideas for science, robotics, electronic type stuff? Minnie, is there a good foot stretcher you'd recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 My daughter is about to turn 13. She will be getting clothes and a decent set of art markers some boots and probably a game on Steam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 A game on steam is definitely in the mix for a boy. Love all the ideas. Sitting here pulling ideas right now. Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Fluxx card game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'll check it out. And whomever mentioned Monopoly, the boy has a new set on his wish list. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 How about a cookbook and kitchen item? I once got my oldest a cupcake cookbook and a muffin pan. It was a huge hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityNow Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 There's a whole series of books called Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. They use household stuff/office supplies to build little contraptions. That's kind of science-y.... physics maybe? :001_smile: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 There's a whole series of books called Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. They use household stuff/office supplies to build little contraptions. That's kind of science-y.... physics maybe? :001_smile: I've been eyeballing those and the duct tape medieval weapons instruction guides. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 There's a whole series of books called Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. They use household stuff/office supplies to build little contraptions. That's kind of science-y.... physics maybe? :001_smile: Thanks--just ordered this thanks to your post! Got a birthday coming up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We have Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. I'll never forget when ds approached w/a cardboard tube, duct tape, a ping pong ball, & a lighter & asked for hairspray to complete his MWoMD. Fun book! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Oh, & Fluxx!! We have the Monty Python version & it is so much fun to play!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We also have Backyard Ballistics...talk about blowing stuff up!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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