sarahtahan
I need to get a birthday gift for my husband'd neice, she's too old for toys but not old enough for older teen gifts, it's a really awkward age and I'm stuck! Any ideas?
Answer
Gift cards are a great idea, my 10 yr old received several last year and loved shopping for herself. If you're not sure what she likes a general place like Wal -mart or Target are great. If she like jewelry, maybe try Claire's. If she's a reader try Barnes & Nobles or Borders. If she like crafts try Hobby Lobby. They have every craft kit you can imagine-painting, clay. sewing, candle making, sand art-everything. My daughter loves science kits too. Check out National Geographic toys[also available at Target] or Discovery toys. They're great for older kids. Gift card to a local music store? You're right about this being a really hard age to shop for, but whether a gift card or if you hit the store yourself, I think these ideas should help you as I've been contemplating this myself with the approach of Christmas. Best of luck!
Gift cards are a great idea, my 10 yr old received several last year and loved shopping for herself. If you're not sure what she likes a general place like Wal -mart or Target are great. If she like jewelry, maybe try Claire's. If she's a reader try Barnes & Nobles or Borders. If she like crafts try Hobby Lobby. They have every craft kit you can imagine-painting, clay. sewing, candle making, sand art-everything. My daughter loves science kits too. Check out National Geographic toys[also available at Target] or Discovery toys. They're great for older kids. Gift card to a local music store? You're right about this being a really hard age to shop for, but whether a gift card or if you hit the store yourself, I think these ideas should help you as I've been contemplating this myself with the approach of Christmas. Best of luck!
Gift ideas?! Please help! What should I buy him?! ASAP!!?
Billie
I really don't know what to get my boyfriend for Christmas! And his birthday is a few days after Christmas day, so the more ideas, the better please?!
He always buys me lovely, expensive things, and although money isn't everything, I really want to have something amazing for him this year!
He plays the XBox a lot, but there isn't any games that he wants. He reads comics and graphic novels, but he downloads them. He also downloads any music he wants, so CD's are out too.
He's not much of a reader apart from that, so books would be pointless, and I've pretty much exhausted the posters and clothes ideas.
He's not one for going away either, so a trip or anything like that wouldn't work, and I've already done the romantic dinner thing, and a photo frame with our picture in it for our anniversary, so thats a no-go too!
He's also not into sport or cars or anything like that, so physical activities like paint balling and canoeing wouldn't work!
I've looked for collectables and stuff online, but nothing so far!
He's not deliberately awkward, and will say he loves whatever I get him regardless! I just really hoped I could get him something he'd love!
Now you see my dilema?! lol!
Hope someone can help! All ideas are welcomed!
Thanks!
=]
Answer
Gift basket with his favorite snacks, breath mints, gum, t-shirt, hat, movie tickets, popcorn
Dog tags
Subscription to a magazine he reads
Depending on your ages:
A bottle of wine and a Wine Aerator
Massage
Overnight stay in a hotel
Homemade coupons:
Free kiss
Free hug
His favorite Meal
Movie night - his choice
Hand Massage
Foot massage
Body massage
one free restaurant pick
one free batch of cookies
one free batch of brownies
One free load of laundry cleaned
one free day to spend doing something he likes
one day to sleep in with breakfast in bed
Homemade love jar - fill it with origami heart and roses and slips of paper that have message about why you love him or appreciate him and other slips with "I love you" written in different languages
http://www.ehow.com/how_2061320_fold-origami-heart.html
http://www.bloom4ever.com/HowToFold.php
Say I love you in different languages
http://www.links2love.com/i_love_you_languages.htm
Homemade goodies:
Fudge
2 Cups Sugar
2 1/2 Tablespoons dry Hershey's Cocoa
2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine
1/3 coup white Karo Syrup (corn syrup)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 cup walnuts (shelled and chopped)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla. Stir together well. Bring to a vigorous boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from flame. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat vigorously to make it creamy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir and pout out onto waxed paper lined square pan.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make cooked candies (this fudge recipe) when the weather is rainy, very cloudy or wet fog.
Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.
Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
Dash salt, optional
Powdered Sugar
Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar
Gift basket with his favorite snacks, breath mints, gum, t-shirt, hat, movie tickets, popcorn
Dog tags
Subscription to a magazine he reads
Depending on your ages:
A bottle of wine and a Wine Aerator
Massage
Overnight stay in a hotel
Homemade coupons:
Free kiss
Free hug
His favorite Meal
Movie night - his choice
Hand Massage
Foot massage
Body massage
one free restaurant pick
one free batch of cookies
one free batch of brownies
One free load of laundry cleaned
one free day to spend doing something he likes
one day to sleep in with breakfast in bed
Homemade love jar - fill it with origami heart and roses and slips of paper that have message about why you love him or appreciate him and other slips with "I love you" written in different languages
http://www.ehow.com/how_2061320_fold-origami-heart.html
http://www.bloom4ever.com/HowToFold.php
Say I love you in different languages
http://www.links2love.com/i_love_you_languages.htm
Homemade goodies:
Fudge
2 Cups Sugar
2 1/2 Tablespoons dry Hershey's Cocoa
2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine
1/3 coup white Karo Syrup (corn syrup)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 cup walnuts (shelled and chopped)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla. Stir together well. Bring to a vigorous boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from flame. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat vigorously to make it creamy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir and pout out onto waxed paper lined square pan.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make cooked candies (this fudge recipe) when the weather is rainy, very cloudy or wet fog.
Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.
Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
Dash salt, optional
Powdered Sugar
Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar
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