DawnM Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 just curious. I am not coming up with much to get them this year, particularly for a list for Grandma to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Fishing gear Camping gear Tervis tumbler and/or coffee mug with logo of favorite football team iTunes and Amazon gift cards It is harder as they get older. This is our first non-Lego year. Sob. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 They will each get a Tee Fury shirt. Older wants a speed cube. (His b-day is this month and he's asked for new socks and belt. He'll be 21yo and practicality has really set in.) Younger (17yo) has asked for a new backpack and running socks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Mine wants baseball gear and headphones. My kids go through headphones like crazy. Me? I'd take care of them so I would get something *else* for Christmas and birthday gifts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have nothing to contribute as I'm searching for ideas for my 17 year old son as well. So, a big thanks for this thread! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm looking for ideas for my ds, as well! He is not outdoorsy or into sports, so that takes a lot of possible gifts out of the running. He mostly prefers camera equipment, video equipment, computer stuff, and gaming stuff. I often wish he liked some CHEAPER stuff... :D 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 What he wants this year: Gaming & computer related stuff (he is always making a list) Some new books Steam gift cards Other ideas (that he always likes, maybe it will give someone else ideas)... Food (he's a foodie, so something exotic or different from a specialty grocery store) *Good* chocolates Cool t-shirts Gift certificates to a nice cafe near us (we don't go often because it's expensive, but he loves it, so gift certificates here are appreciated) Magazine subscriptions (PC Gamer, Game Informer) Toys & treats for his cat (good for adding to his stocking) Figurines (Lego minifigures, other figures from games he plays) Fun stuff from thinkgeek.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 My ds wants a video camera. Experience gifts are nice...tickets to a concert, play, museum. Movie tickets are always appreciated in my family. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Headphones and a book. That's it. He says he has all the other stuff he wants or needs so he's good. He doesn't even want gift cards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Money, he's saving up for something big. He's getting a Kindle from Mammaw so he stops borrowing mine (his D&D books are on it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 An electric piano, sheet music, xbox games and controller (always), a tablet, new tennis racket and balls, possibly new tennis shoes. I'm thinking of getting him some used golf clubs. I think he will like golf. One way to find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 he wants an upgrade on his computer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Ds 15 wants a stealth knife. Both he and the 21 year old are getting fedoras, a think geek t, a few books. Ds 15 still wants legos and cool pens. "Make" mag for ds 15 and a good mag for 21 (I just haven't found the one yet). We bought dd 25 and sil tickets to fly home for Xmas and that is part of everyone's gift. We're going to Star Wars together as part of the festivities, too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Both my 15 and 17 year old want Legos but quite frankly that's the only thing that has been on their list since they were about 8 so it's not terribly surprising. What they will get: from everyone else who doesn't have to live in a house with 2 complete separate lego collections (boys and girls you know) is Legos, from mom and dad anything that is not legos. Actually we will be paying for them to attend an overnight youth event through our church and if $ allows take them to an event on the east coast that they are hoping to attend in February. But they are old enough to understand that not everything is wrappable and they are just fine with not opening gifts if it means they can go on the trips. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Car parts. He's rebuilding a '64 Mustang. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Mine wants baseball gear and headphones. My kids go through headphones like crazy. Me? I'd take care of them so I would get something *else* for Christmas and birthday gifts! Are they using headphones with cords? We bit the bullet and bought bluetooth headphones for ds a couple of years back. They still work great. It was the cords that were always going bad. Won't help if they listen on devices that don't have bluetooth, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have no idea but am following for suggestions. Ds didn't get anything for his 18th birthday. He didn't know what he wanted. We figured we'd go shopping with him for something, but with dual enrollment and college applications, there isn't time for anything. I'm thinking we'll do something bigger for Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm including some past year's hits in this list since you're looking for ideas. My Star Wars fan is getting this Lego Star Wars tshirt. He still has his from elementary school/middle school days packed away, so I know he'll like one that fits. http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Characters-Adult-T-Shirt-Large/dp/B00Y1O87WO/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1446982469&sr=8-14&keywords=star+wars+lego+tshirt I'm thinking about splurging for a Star Wars ugly Christmas sweater too. Tools/toolbox--Grandpa really likes buying tools so we usually add these to the grandma/grandpa list . Leatherman multi-tool if they don't already have one. Soldering station for my builder--it was pricey but has been used a lot Guitar building supplies Percussion mallets Concert tickets Gaming headphones Bose earbuds Magic cards External power supplies for phones/devices Stuff of mine they always borrowed and left in their rooms, like utility scissors and craft cutting mat One son borrowed his sister's Tweezerman tweezers for hangnails and was raving over how well they worked, so something along those lines will land in his stocking. http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Hangnail-Squeeze-Nipper-Model/dp/B00IJNM512/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1446983857&sr=8-12&keywords=tweezerman+hangnails In hindsight during senior year I would have thought ahead towards their moving out to college. Misc things like umbrellas really added up in the end for my two guys who moved out at the same time, and would have worked well as stocking stuffers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 What gaming headphones are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 My preteen boys are just starting to get interested with D & D so that will be a huge focus for them. They want some pre painted minitaures and some custom designed ones so they can paint them as well. They want a game board like their DM uses and a few pre written adventures. They will probably ask for money from anyone that is not us (although I might pass on the $75 minitaures kit suggestion to someone else). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Food. Specifically, the 5lb box of jelly rings we buy him every year. Anything else is gravy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 What gaming headphones are you getting? I'm not sure of the model number, but the brand was Audio Technica. I watched Amazon and bought last year when the prices dropped to around $100. He's been really happy with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 my preteen boy wants a guitar, youngest wants a replacement for our lego windstorm's brain which died from moisture getting into the cardboard box. all three boys want and upgrade to an x-box one legos and $ are all always well received at our house why do they get expensive as they get older? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Go pro camera and accessories:) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 My youngest will be getting Euros (for the most part). He has a trip to Greece in Jan. My other two? I'm reading this thread for suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Ds19 wants star wars tickets for his December birthday. Christmas, we are looking at some really good headphones for all the kids this year. Looking at Monster and Bose brands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Go pro camera and accessories:) Great idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Go pro camera and accessories:) I love those things. I go into the store and drool over all of the accessories. But do people really use them a lot, or are they more of a passing fancy kind of thing? I mean, how many times can the average person strap a GoPro on a helmet (or their dog!) and keep finding interesting things to film? I have seen a lot of YouTube videos that are cool, but I wonder how many people are still using the GoPros six months or a year after they buy them. My ds15 is really into photography and videography, but he hasn't asked for a GoPro because he's not sure what he would do with it. It would be a fun surprise gift to get him if I could figure out ways for him to use it that would be different from the way he uses his regular camcorders. He isn't an outdoorsy or sports-oriented kid, so it's not like he would be using it at the skate park or anything like that. But I have to admit I would love an excuse to buy a GoPro. I think they are so cute! :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Zero degree sleeping bag Speaker for his tablet Amazon gift card 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I love those things. I go into the store and drool over all of the accessories. But do people really use them a lot, or are they more of a passing fancy kind of thing? I mean, how many times can the average person strap a GoPro on a helmet (or their dog!) and keep finding interesting things to film? I have seen a lot of YouTube videos that are cool, but I wonder how many people are still using the GoPros six months or a year after they buy them. My ds15 is really into photography and videography, but he hasn't asked for a GoPro because he's not sure what he would do with it. It would be a fun surprise gift to get him if I could figure out ways for him to use it that would be different from the way he uses his regular camcorders. He isn't an outdoorsy or sports-oriented kid, so it's not like he would be using it at the skate park or anything like that. But I have to admit I would love an excuse to buy a GoPro. I think they are so cute! :D When I was searching for bday gifts a few months ago I saw that Amazon has an off-brand go-pro for really cheap... This one is $40 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015SLIDAE?psc=1 Of course, quality won't be close to the expensive ones, but I was thinking about buying this one to see how much they'd use it. It may just be something they'll use for a month and then never again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Sneakers (My son likes them the crazier the better) History channel calendar McDowells t shirt (from movie Coming to America) Waffle maker and cookbooks Butter churner and cookbooks Ice cream sandwich molds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I love those things. I go into the store and drool over all of the accessories. But do people really use them a lot, or are they more of a passing fancy kind of thing? I mean, how many times can the average person strap a GoPro on a helmet (or their dog!) and keep finding interesting things to film? I have seen a lot of YouTube videos that are cool, but I wonder how many people are still using the GoPros six months or a year after they buy them. My ds15 is really into photography and videography, but he hasn't asked for a GoPro because he's not sure what he would do with it. It would be a fun surprise gift to get him if I could figure out ways for him to use it that would be different from the way he uses his regular camcorders. He isn't an outdoorsy or sports-oriented kid, so it's not like he would be using it at the skate park or anything like that. But I have to admit I would love an excuse to buy a GoPro. I think they are so cute! :D I think they're a great gift for the right person. DS is really into film making, so I think it will get used, though not necessarily on a skateboard or mountain bike. I could be wrong though! Amazon had a lightning deal on an accessory bundle last week. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Are they using headphones with cords? We bit the bullet and bought bluetooth headphones for ds a couple of years back. They still work great. It was the cords that were always going bad. Won't help if they listen on devices that don't have bluetooth, though. Yes, corded. Earbuds mostly. I never invest much and always pick them up when I see deals. One of dd's devices might work w/ bluetooth. Is there a brand you recommend? Thanks for this tip! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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