Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Oh wise Omleteeers, please help me with my annual Christmas dilemma. I posted a similar thread last year about a nephew of mine who has everything a young lad could want... And more! My eldest nephew is 13 and I am really struggling to buy him a Christmas present. He has every kind of gadget imaginable - iPhone, tablet, Xbox etc, but I am reluctant to buy him more 'gadgety' things. Last year I bought him some funky but reasonably inexpensive headphones, only to see him a couple of days later with mega expensive Bluetooth and wireless headphones! He doesn't read much (dyslexia) and board games or activities that require parental input are not an option (my brother and sister in law, I am ashamed to say, don't spend time reading or playing games with their children ) so anything I buy would need to be something he can enjoy by himself. Any ideas?! I do appreciate this is a difficult ask...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Easy option, but at least he can buy something he wants and at this age they are more keen to stash money together to save...anyway what about an amazon voucher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Depending on budget, what about an experience day? http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thanks Clucker1. Yes, money or a voucher are my fall back options, but I have bought pressies for his two younger brothers, so if at all possible (!) I'd like to be able to buy him an actual gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 They do start to like to smell nice at this age. Maybe some 'male grooming' products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's a great idea, Princess Leia, however only one of those is within my budget (tour of Wembley) and I don't think he would enjoy that at all. He is not in the least bit interested in sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 They do start to like to smell nice at this age. Maybe some 'male grooming' products. Ooh good idea, CM, some lynx type products in a nice gift set might well be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 iTunes vouchers are popular with this age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Brilliant, Egluntyne. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Is he outdoor type,what about a proper stunt kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Was going to say itunes vouchers, but also if he has difficulties reading, and his parents don't particularly help, what about audiobook vouchers, he can download audiobooks onto his ipod or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Cinema vouchers??? Chocolate, plus any other vouchers. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks everyone, I have decided to go for an iTunes voucher along with a couple of smellies for him. I knew the collective Omlet wisdom would come up trumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Ah good, you are sorted. I was going to suggest a Zombie Bootcamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 . I was going to suggest a Zombie Bootcamp Thats different Sounds great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Snowy, that looks amazing! Sadly way over my budget, but I do think he'd actually really enjoy that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 An iTunes voucher is a great choice. He sound just like my son! M&S do a multipack of Angry bird socks which are great. The characters can't be seen when wearing shoes:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Can I go? one of my cats has taken to toileting in the bath, the teenager won't get up, work is silly busy, we've all had rough colds, and zombie boot camp sounds like the Hilton to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 An iTunes voucher is a great choice. He sound just like my son! M&S do a multipack of Angry bird socks which are great. The characters can't be seen when wearing shoes:) Ooh do they? Do they come in big girl sizes? I like Angry Birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Please excuse my hi-jacking of this thread, but I have a similar pressie dilemma and wondered if anyone knew whether itunes vouchers were usable on non-apple stuff ie Samsung phones etc ? Ta Muchly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 If you use itunes to store your music on your laptop, then yes an itunes voucher can be used to buy music and download it to your laptop. You can't use it for apps and game for the samsung though. Is it an android phone? You can get a Google Playstore voucher that can be used for android apps and games instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 1. A money box/safe that has an alarm. Or one that counts the money for you 2. Small remote control car or helicopter 3. Guinness book of records 4. A trendy cap. Nike, Adidas etc. 5. Game voucher 6. Magic tricks set 7. Trendy pants 8. Golf putting game Just a few of the things that my sons have received and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gift card for paint balling or laser quest; Rosie and her friends that are lads all seem to love it. Where are they based? If Milton Keynes is do-able, then a treat to the Xscape to go tobogganing or use the climbing wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Ooh, let me go and look at that, Milton Keynes is definitely do-able! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 The climbing wall is in the Eliis Brigham store, there's lots to do there for youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
