i have two 13 year olds, and one 12 year old to shop for this christmas. we usually go with the bratz and all that stuff. they already have ipods and im planning on getting them digital cameras so now im at a loss. i dont remember what my parents got me for christmas at that age, so its even harder. i dont want to get them just a bunch of clothes or gift cards...thats just not me. what should i do???
2007-10-30 07:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by Manda K 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
they are my little sisters and parents are constantly working so they arent much of a help...its all on me!
2007-10-30 07:29:08 · update #1
i just feel like they have out grown all the toys and what not so im at a loss!
2007-10-30 07:36:27 · update #2
they have cell phones, we have a computer...and i dont want to get them gift cards for everything, i want a tree stuffed with presents all over the place!
2007-10-30 07:39:53 · update #3
Since you don't really know what they want, why don't you have them write a letter to Santa. They may think you are foolish, but you could make it a fun game. Have everyone in the family do the Santa letter thing and they won't feel singled out. Put on some Christmas music, make up hot chocolate and everyone sit around the dinner table and write your letters. Get some red festive paper and envelopes and have a fun time.
Be sure to have some of their gifts in cash. I finally gave up finding the right gift for my son. I just gave him cash so he could do his own shopping. Easier on me (no shopping) and after Christmas he got twice as much for his gift because everything was on sale for 50% off
I would go to the bank and see what novelty they would have. One time they had money in large sheets, one time it was a book of $1.00. you had to tear out to spend.
lots of luck. My difficult gift was always my Dad. If he wanted it he already had it.
2007-11-03 06:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Spencer Gifts,or a similar store and buy them some cool lighting for their rooms. Try a black light and black light posters. Lava lamps,plasma balls,lightning balls,dragon mist machines,tornado lamps,fiber optic lights to name a few things.
www.spencersonline.com
Check out their website. They have fun things. My boys just love gifts from there.
2007-11-01 02:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by kimberbahr2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrapbook stuff for the 4 of you to do together, goes great with the cameras.
Games (board, cards,etc)
Makeup and nail polish kits
Craft kits
2007-10-30 16:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by tammihart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well........how much are you going to spend on each of them is what you need to figure out b/c it has to be equal........
how about some itunes cards for their ipods so they can buy songs............. How about some scrapbooking stuff they can use to make a scrapbook with all the pictures they take.............There is a bunch of computer games.......
Maybe you can ask the 3 of them to make a list for you so they can tell you what they want so you don't buy something they won't be using......
2007-10-30 14:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Katilyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe cell phone if they already have that than a laptop or computer i think they would love that because i would.
hope this help have a fun christmas!!!
2007-10-30 14:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fun body wash, like the type Philosophy sells:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=3866&categoryId=C630
http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=QX5RILO4WSXPXLAUCJ4BXCQ?brandId=3866&categoryId=C570
Cute jewelry, earrings, pendant, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Double-Flower-Pendant/dp/B0009GH012/ref=pd_bbs_3/102-9893140-9846508?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1193772733&sr=8-3
Wallet/purse/messenger bag
http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryView?Ne=17&parent_category_rn=30000&langId=-1&storeId=12052&N=4294959783&catalogId=10052&categoryId=30008
Lip Smackers Lip Gloss
Key chains
Fun throw pillows for their rooms--these actually act as speakers for ipods!
http://www.target.com/MP3-Speaker-Pillows-iPod-Accessories/b/ref=in_br_display-ladders/601-8982441-6455366?ie=UTF8&node=196427011
Ipod,Cell phone cases--they make such cute ones now.
socks/pajamas/stockings from http://LittleMissMatched.com -- the idea is that you purposely wear mismatched socks, but they look good together.
A fun board game you can all play together, like Scene It! (It's a DVD game that comes in lots of different themes, such as Harry Potter, Disney, and TV) or the Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader game, or Cranium/Cranium Family Fun
DVD sets of their favorite TV shows, especially if that show isn't on anymore.
Watches--you can either get super-cheap sporty ones at Target, or go a little funkier/expensive and head to Swatch or Fossil.
http://www.swatch.com
http://www.fossil.com/watches
http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryView?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&categoryId=30009&parent_category_rn=30000&N=0
Super-comfy slippers/slipper socks
Jewelry making kit such as this one: http://www.amazon.com/Shrink-Jewelry-Klutz-Karen-Phillips/dp/1591744377/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-9893140-9846508?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193773114&sr=8-1
Young adult books
2007-10-30 15:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about an itunes gift card. you can find them in target by the check out isles.
2007-10-30 17:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest the bratz video-games, i have bratz forever diamondz and i love it. however its only a great game, if your into shopping games.
2007-11-01 23:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by Hunny b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
matching bracelets, or manicure/ pedicure stuff. dvd's .movie tickets or beauty parlor certificates for haircuts and such
2007-10-30 14:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by karen w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋