CarolinaKat
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Post by CarolinaKat on Dec 18, 2013 10:06:16 GMT -5
So I have to buy christmas gifts for 18 children this year!!!!!! Surprisingly I know what I'm gettting 12 of them already and am getting a list from their mom for 4 of them. DH is buying a present for one. So I am left with one kid I have no IDEA WHAT TO GET!!!!!
He's 10 and wonderful. He plays guitar and does martial arts. He's not super into video games. I think he owns every nerf gun on the planet. He loves to swim and spend time with his younger cousins, and pick fights with his sister. His mother is too busy to get back to me and his dad wouldn't know what to get him anymore than I would. Last year I got him a Hex Bug and he loved it.
Any ideas will be appreciated
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 10:09:54 GMT -5
Hmmm, I usually give all the kiddos books, but since the others aren't getting them...
Does he like Legos? Board games?
How much do you usually spend?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 10:11:00 GMT -5
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steph08
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Post by steph08 on Dec 18, 2013 10:13:45 GMT -5
What about finding out what songs he likes or his level of guitar playing and picking up some new music for him?
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Post by alabamagal on Dec 18, 2013 10:19:16 GMT -5
Board games. Classic ones are best.
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CarolinaKat
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Post by CarolinaKat on Dec 18, 2013 10:20:48 GMT -5
Well I have until Jan to get his present, my mom's family gets together for 'Old Christmas' to exchange gifts. Since it's on a Monday, I'm not sure if it will be the weekend before or after, Depends on the kids school schedule.
Some of the younger kids will be getting books. His sister will be getting jewlery from DH and I. We try to keep the spending around $20 or less because...well there are 18 kids between DH's family and mine.
I wouldn't know where to begin with board games or legos. Thanks for all the ideas so far
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 10:23:21 GMT -5
For 20$ you could also stock up on Nerf accessories, like darts, etc. I'm not sure about all kids, but mine were always losing darts...
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 18, 2013 10:27:48 GMT -5
He likes to swim? Pool passes for their local pool (if they have one). Kickboard, goggles, or maybe just a GC to a local sporting goods store so he can pick out new swim gear.
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Post by CarolinaKat on Dec 18, 2013 10:37:03 GMT -5
NancysSummerSip they run with the country club set. I don't think that local pool passes will cut it. steph08 my inside contact about his live is his sister. And while she's great, I don't think she's going to be able to direct me as to his level of play unfortunately @beerwench I like that popping rocket. That might get ordered. oped I'm sure he can use some glow-in-the-dark ammo for the 'war chest' (yes he has one that his nerf collection lives in) but he's pretty good at keeping up with his stuff, so the dog won't eat it
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Post by milee on Dec 18, 2013 11:06:45 GMT -5
If he likes martial arts, he might like the movie The Last Airbender. Since he's just now 10, he would have been too young to watch it when it came out, but it should be OK for a 10 year old (with parent's permission.)
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Post by Abby Normal on Dec 18, 2013 11:10:44 GMT -5
Legos seem to be a hit with all DS's friends from the 9-12 ranges. Nerf which sounds like he already has covered. A friend bought my son a book on paper airplanes. It showed how to make a bunch of different types and came with cool colored paper. That was a big hit with the 10 year old boys.
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