The 'what on earth can I buy them' thread....

[binley100]

I got excited about the lensbaby then saw the price ...... More pennies than I have ........but next time he feels the need to spend his dosh I'll point him in that direction.

[northepaul]

ah.....you didnt set a limit!
You do see them second hand on ebay sometimes, if thats any help

[Sprocket*]

Am stuck for the 12 year old and 14 year old boys that have everything - they spend money like water and are given everything. Ideas?

[CaroltheCarrot]

Am stuck for the 12 year old and 14 year old boys that have everything - they spend money like water and are given everything. Ideas?

Am just ......................stuck. no idea what to get anyone,am thinking charity gifts,nobody really needs anything

[Nicos]

How about an 'experience'...depends on how much you want to pay.
Go Ape is fun
An off road driving lesson???/quadbike(not sure of minimum age)
Ticket to a football/rugby match
Caving day
Ski session at an indoor/outdoor place
Archery /indoor snorkling/clay pigeon lesson

less expensive...
small disposible underwater camera
fun hotwater bottle
cactii
something for their bikes- cleaning kit maybe
Guinness Book of Records
mug -containing sweets/chocolate/something fun
fun egg cups
keyring
(student) cookery books with lots of piccies

are they into gardening???..wellies, small ladies spade, seeds etc

oh..err...stuck now

[zazen999]

I got excited about the lensbaby then saw the price ...... More pennies than I have ........but next time he feels the need to spend his dosh I'll point him in that direction.

Lensbabys are great; but yes, a little expensive.

What about a pinhole camera kit - for him to make himself? I got one in WHSmiths once for �10; and it takes 35mm film so you can still get the pics processed.

This is it on Amazon Science Museum - Pin Hole Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

[taff]

Am just ......................stuck. no idea what to get anyone,am thinking charity gifts,nobody really needs anything

I got someone a voucher for a manicure, and another for a hairdresser, they both enjoyed them, saved them money, and they used them.

This year it's off to the bead shop for some stuff for someone to make their own jewellery,something for everyone from the stacks of jars of preserves, expensive makeup [again, cheap on ebay], big wooly slippers...

I got some remote conrolled stuff from whsmiths for one person [12 yr old boy] a big tarantula, they were half price just before christmas last year, seeing as the sales really did start early.

[binley100]

Lensbabys are great; but yes, a little expensive.

What about a pinhole camera kit - for him to make himself? I got one in WHSmiths once for �10; and it takes 35mm film so you can still get the pics processed.

This is it on Amazon Science Museum - Pin Hole Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

I shall put this idea to OH..........

[northepaul]

Am stuck for the 12 year old and 14 year old boys that have everything - they spend money like water and are given everything. Ideas?

I agree with Nicos, if they have everything, they might appreciate an experience of some kind. How about a promise voucher, ie " I will take you to....(fill in space eg alton towers/bungee jumping/absailing) during the summer of 2011" or similar? It could be somewhere you know they'd like to go?

[Hilary B]

My great-nieces and -nephews get book tokens. Most of them I see a maximum of once a year. I know none of them are anti-reading, so I take the easy option.

[geoff]

What do most men do with a Birthday or Christmas card? They say 'Oh, nice card' and next day it's in the bin
And I think they can all manage without another jersey or a monogrammed leather cuff - link tray
A few years ago I suggested to the family that they don't get me any cards or presents for Christmas, Birthday or Father's Day. Instead they should combine together and get me a subscription to my favourite model aeroplane magazine (who, me? a sad old man? ) And it's great; I get something I enjoy each month, and they no longer have to think too much
There are magazines on just about every subject under the sun, you must be able to find something

[Snadger]

All my Crimbo presents sorted for children and adults and all from one shop.
Ordered and picked up the grown up ones and just ordered the kids ones.

Call me boring or lazy but they are all getting a fleece!

[seasprout]

Am stuck for the 12 year old and 14 year old boys that have everything - they spend money like water and are given everything. Ideas?

A piggy bank each..?

[buzzingtalk]

what do you get for pregnant people who have everything under the sun?? i have 2 pregnant mates (due in feb/march) and both babies sex will be a surpise. cant spend too much and i dont know anything about kids/babies as im the youngest in the whole family so keep it simple!! but what do you buy prenant people??

[Nicos]

what do you get for pregnant people who have everything under the sun??

Selection box for mom...and a 6 month/ one year old toy for 'bump'