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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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 Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:32:09 AM
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Hi girls
My younger son will turn 15 this coming sunday.I asked him what he wants, and he says "I dont know". My other son will be 21 at the end of august. I have NO idea what to get them anymore. It was easy when they were young. Any ideas?
Thanks
Connie
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:37:14 AM
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I go through this with my two brother in laws (one is now 19 and the other just turned 22). They are both somewhat "alternative" kids, one is a musician, the other a skateboarder, so it can't be too mainstream.
Often, giftcards for music is the way to go...Itunes if they have an ipod, or to an independent record store. I also give the 19 year old gift cards to restaurants so he can go out with friends. And, I've even knitted them both hats and scarves with really nice wool (Malabrigo) and unique knitted patterns so it wouldn't be too "normal". They loved them!
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:47:04 AM
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Originally posted by FebruaryViolet
I go through this with my two brother in laws (one is now 19 and the other just turned 22). They are both somewhat "alternative" kids, one is a musician, the other a skateboarder, so it can't be too mainstream.
Often, giftcards for music is the way to go...Itunes if they have an ipod, or to an independent record store. I also give the 19 year old gift cards to restaurants so he can go out with friends. And, I've even knitted them both hats and scarves with really nice wool (Malabrigo) and unique knitted patterns so it wouldn't be too "normal". They loved them!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/
Thanks Jonni
Good ideas
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://naturemaidenbathbodyproduct.blogspot.com (Personal Blog)
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:47:28 AM
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Have you looked on Etsy? There are sooo many unique gifts for guys on there. Might not be a bad place to start.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 04:01:17 AM
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gift cards to music stores, gas coupons, oil change coupons, aftershave, electric shaver, favorite clothing store coupons, itunes is a great idea if they're puter saavy and even if they don't have some of the stores kids like to shop at nearby they can shop online at stores like Old Navy and Orange County Choppers.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
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cj
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 12:11:46 AM
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| My older son is now 25(when did he get to be 25?I don't feel that much older.)and he always says he doesn't want anything,won't give ideas etc... but,I've made him some polarfleece pj bottoms a couple times and he wears them ALOT! I've also gotten him things for his car...like an emergency kit with flares etc...,jumper cables,canned air(the kind for a flat tire,so can you get somewhere safe)a gift card for gas...Hope these ideas help! God Bless! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 12:28:03 AM
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I have 3 grown boys...31, 29 and 24 years old. They love to get gift cards to auto parts stores, and other car stuff, homemade blankets or afghans, and food gifts. One is really into fishing ALOT..so he gets BAss Pro shop cards sometimes.
My 13 and 12 year old sons like to get CDs or gift cards to shops we don't normally shop at, or bike gear. I guess what they are "into" makes a big difference. All of my boys have different interests. Oldest son loved Dodger's tickets one time. Coolers or camping gear are good too.
Good luck. I think shopping for my boys is actually a little easier than for my girls!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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aunt boby
True Blue Farmgirl
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toby
polo
illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 08:11:34 AM
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I have a nephew and BIL that used to be difficult to buy for. Now they get magazine subscriptions. The nephew is into music so he gets Rolling Stone and the BIL is into tractors so he gets Farm Collector. I'm sure there has to be a publication for whatever your sons are into.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 4:30:05 PM
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Originally posted by aunt boby
I have a nephew and BIL that used to be difficult to buy for. Now they get magazine subscriptions. The nephew is into music so he gets Rolling Stone and the BIL is into tractors so he gets Farm Collector. I'm sure there has to be a publication for whatever your sons are into.
POOR IS THE MAN WHO CANNOT ENJOY THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE- anonymous
thanks Toby, thats a good idea too.
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://naturemaidenbathbodyproduct.blogspot.com (Personal Blog)
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