He loves sports but he seems to have everything already. Any unique ideas?
2006-10-28 13:08:53 · 24 answers · asked by dotsycat 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
My nephews have parents who BUY them everything and they just love it when I take them out for their b-days or holidays. I don't know how close you are to the child, but instead of BUYING a ticket to a sporting event, it may be nice to TAKE him. Or, instead of BUYING a gift certificate, TAKE him out for lunch w/ one of his best friends at spot he likes (most kids like pizza joints or buffets) then end the day by stopping at the store of his choice to purchase a gift.....let him pick out perhaps 3 items and then you choose which 1 of the 3 you ourchase.
2006-10-28 13:25:17 · answer #1 · answered by Lishi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you ask the parents to not buy things a month or so before his birthday, and then give the hints to you? I have the same problem with my husband -- he buys everything he wants (that's affordable!), and I can never figure out a good gift for him.
If not, gift certificates are a little tacky, but often very appreciated. Just put it in a very thoughtful card, and maybe add something about how you felt on your 12th birthday -- it's the last one before the teen years, and it could be a little nerve-wracking. (-: I know, it's a little corny.
Oh, how about this -- a treasury bond that will mature on his 18th birthday? Just in time for college! Or, can you buy one stock in his name in a sports company? Or a square foot of land in a deserted island. He's probably at the age where "grown-up" stuff like this would be cool -- especially if he doesn't have to take care of it, just have it.
One final idea: a magazine subscription to a sports magazine or something you think he'd like.
2006-10-28 13:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift card or tickets to a football game or a sporting event. I spoiled kids
2006-10-28 14:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what i might do if i've got been you: 6~ all people arrives. supply them a lei and only carry out and watch for persons. (no rely what time you tell them to return, one million/2 the persons will nevertheless be overdue) 6:30~ go in the sea and have some exciting. make sand castles, play volleyball, etc. 7:30~ get the bonfire all started and roast warm canines for dinner. even have snacks like vegetables and dip, pineappl and different end result, etc. then something of the evening carry out, roast marchmallows, consume cake, open your provides, play some exciting video games. supply all people a sea coast ball while they go away. (plus the lei from formerly) in case you desire to have exciting video games yet 2 coconut bras and yuo get to placed on one all evening then a prize might nicely be a coconut bra. (whether a guy wins make him placed on it haha)
2016-10-16 12:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift card
2006-11-01 07:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how much your wanted to spend but here are some suggestions. Gift Certificates in any of the following : Sports Memorabilia , CD,Video Game.This will give you a choice of amount to spend.
2006-10-28 13:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by timex846 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give him a gift card! Its hard to buy for boys at this age.
2006-10-28 13:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could buy him a gift certificate ... tickets to an upcoming professional game, books on sports history, or DVDs on his favorite sports teams ....
2006-10-28 13:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with a gift card...especially one that looks like a credit card. Would make him feel very grown up. Just be sure that fees aren't subtracted.
2006-10-28 13:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've given passes (2) to the movies or to a video rental store along with microwave popcorn and boxes of theatre candy. My godson liked it.
2006-10-28 15:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by Kelli P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋