What do you get a teenage boy whom has everything?

Question

I have a nephew that has just about anything a kid could want, and I do not like giving or receiving giftcards because they are so impersonal. What are your suggestions

Answer 1

If he has everything, you get him directions to the nearest thrift store... and teach him how to donate.....


your sister,
Ginger

Answer 2

You said you did not want gift certificates, but some are cool.
Maybe for his favorite pizza place, so he can take his friends, or order out when Mom is making liver for dinner. Or he could treat the family.
Blockbuster video.
Buy a big, cheap bowl, and fill it full of his favorite snacks, in individual servings. Popcorn, potato chips, nuts etc.. Find out his favorite soft drink, and put in a couple cans or bottles. Tuck a Blockbuster gift certificate in the middle.
Air time for his cell phone.
You did not say if he has a car yet, but if he does, a gas card. For example, Wal -mart superstores let you use a gift card at the pump, and discount the gas.
Take him shopping, set the cost limit in advance.
Ask for a want list. Tell him the budget limit, and have him put small, and larger items, for you to choose from. He might suprise you, and ask for things he really needs, like batteries for his electronic stuff, or blank CDs and tapes.
Call his Mom, she might have his wish/want list.
And, there is always money. Teens love money, to buy whatever they want.

Answer 3

Some good answers but I like the teaching him how to donate. Our kids these days are blind to the struggles of others. Take him shopping to buy a toy for a child who needs one. The mall usually has the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pick a child and give the gift in his name. If you really want to get him something, take a picture together and put it in a beautiful frame that you make and presto, a gift.

Answer 4

I can suggest two things: Your love and your time.

Rather than buy a gift, do something with him and possibly a friend. It does take much for you to plan something: a movie, a ball game, etc. If you know your nephew well enough, you should find some activity to share.

When you have decided on something, create an invitation especially for him.

Answer 5

I answered your previous question. now that i know his age area, I'd suggest some good calogne or a good pair of jeans

with the pair of jeans you gotta know what kind of music he listens to first.

if he is a person who listens to rock, get him dark blue jeans that are more of a slim fit.

If he listens to rap, hip-hop, and techno, I'd recommend fading/faded jeans. regular color is fine. They can be either blue or black jeans. They should be about 2 sizes bigger so they would be a baggy fit. If you don't want to underestimate or overestimate his pants sizes in this category, a long chain would be appropriate so he can hook his wallet onto it.

If he is more gothic, get him a pair of big black jeans. not so big and baggy like if he listened to rap and stuff. A chain would also be appropriate here, but they have to be long.

my second choice is money, you can never go wrong with money.

Answer 6

Take him out do something fun.
Contact the National Star Registry, have a star named after him.
Scrap-book of good times you've had together or as family.
Make a donation to a charitable organization, in his name.

Answer 7

A ride through the underpriviliged neighborhoods so he can see how the less fortunate are spending their holidays. Also there's a group called NODA - it is made up of volunteers who spend time visiting people in hospitals who have nobody in the world and they are dying. "NODA" means "No One Dies Alone." It's really sad that there's scared, sad people who spend their last days and moments alone right before dying. NODA gives these people someone to be there for them in their last days and the hour of their death.

Answer 8

Make a donation to a great charity in his name if he has everything. I suggest Salvation Army, or Red Cross. If you still want to get him something... get him a gag gift... Go to Spencer gifts and get him a shocking pen or lighter, or snap gum, or something fun like that. DVDs are always good too.

Answer 9

A personalized Bible.
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Answer 10

Buy him some time at a summer camp. If he does have everthing, he should learn how to do without for a couple of weeks a year. It builds character.

Answer 11

Give him a box full of rock to represent the bad things he did this year. Maybe it'll be the best gift ever.