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Post by shanniebananie on Oct 13, 2015 12:21:01 GMT
This is such a hard age to buy for because they no longer want "toys" and one of the high-wish items can blow the budget. It is doubly hard because my son has a December birthday as well.
My son already has a phone, he got Beats last year, got an X-box last year, etc
He does need (and want) a new bike
He needs golf clubs too (again, a total budget buster)
He got Lebron shoes last year for his birthday but has out grown them
What smaller items are on your young teen's list that are still wanted and appreciated, but not crazy expensive?
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 13, 2015 12:51:02 GMT
Subscriptions to services like Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, etc if you don't already have family accounts.
New controller for the x-box --- they do wear out. The buttons get "loose."
Armband for phone to be hands-free for activities.
If he got Beats headphones, do the earbuds... or vice-versa.
Socks. My 14 y/0 can wear out socks faster than you can blink. And he likes the pricey "performance" socks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2015 13:27:58 GMT
I second the socks, they seem to be a fashion thing for boys around here.
My son wants a gopro so that will be his big gift. I'll round things out with a few smaller lego sets, new shorts, socks and a video game of some sort and maybe a subscription to loot crate.
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Post by brandy327 on Oct 13, 2015 13:30:12 GMT
My almost 13yo isn't your typical kid but a couple of things from his list? A video gaming chair - I found one at Target with my red card for just over $30. He also asked for a North Face or Nike sweatshirt. He still plays his DS in the car so he asked for a new DS game. I'm also going to buy him a new hat of some sort. I found an UA one that I think he'll like.
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Post by chrispeas on Oct 13, 2015 13:31:31 GMT
My son is all about the socks, but not sure he would be that excited to get them as a gift. He loves to go to Subway with his friend, so I'm thinking food gift cards.
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Post by Linda on Oct 13, 2015 15:06:57 GMT
Mine is grown now but... gift cards - to fast food places are always a hit junk food - my son liked good (imported) chocolate bars but you'll know your son's likes best gadgets - fun flash drive, USB hub, book lamp, earbuds, 'credit card' survival kit, bendy flashlight tools - we started my son's toolbox at that age...screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, pliers, picture hanging kit...stuff like that goes in the stocking each year. - both ideas prepare them for moving out eventually |
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Post by creative*moma on Oct 13, 2015 15:33:41 GMT
We got my now 13 year old, a toolbox with a few tools for his birthday last year, thanks for the reminder to add things to it this year.  And besides a go-pro, a PS/Xbox game or two, and PS gift cards, socks is his number 1 thing as well! |
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Post by 1girlygirl on Oct 13, 2015 18:03:17 GMT
Definitely Nike Elite socks, GoPro, and around here all the kids want hoverboards.
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Post by kels99 on Oct 13, 2015 19:06:25 GMT
Mine is a self-proclaimed nerd and his bday list from last month had several different Rubik' s cubes (a pyramid shape and a mega-something), a body pillow, a soccer ball, an air bazooka, gift cards, and money. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2015 20:50:45 GMT
Comic books
Lego sets
A pass to Six Flags
Robotic gear (I have no understanding of the specifics--I will say here's my credit card, order, on this one)
Camping gear
Socks. (Socks are a thing with him too.)
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 13, 2015 22:16:04 GMT
My nephews are 12, but assuming they have similar tastes to 13yos. They are into surfwear and brand name sporting wear (Adidas, Nike etc). NBA basketball singlets and EPL soccer jerseys. And of course, socks! Gift cards to Boost Juice, Subway, Cold Rock (ice cream franchise). Games for the X Box (although they're hardly cheap). Balls.... football, soccer, basketball, handball, cricket.... my son now wants a gridiron ball, and we don't even play gridiron here!
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Post by imsirius on Oct 13, 2015 22:54:24 GMT
My 14 year old son wants one gift...
A PS4. That's it.
I'm trying to figure it out. He's a great kid and doesn't get much during the year. He has a first generation Xbox 360 that we got for him used. He has not asked for anything else.
I will get him gift cards to food places, starbucks, and ITunes. He will also get socks and he loves shoes and has mentioned this past summer about Air Jordans. If the PS4 doesn't come about (asking FIL to split it with us), then those will be on the list.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 14, 2015 0:15:10 GMT
I have a 14 yo and an 11 yo
Games for their xbox and Playstation
Some skin thing for the Playstation controller
Funny, intelligent sayings tshirt
Socks
Hoodie
Sports equipment
Cable in one of their rooms (the other has it)
Bigger tv
Pillow
Wubblex (that may be for a nephew)
Books
14 yo may get drivers ed
And we are going to Florida in may for nieces graduation
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Post by Sarah*H on Oct 14, 2015 0:49:56 GMT
So far, the only thing he's asked for is the new Star Wars game for Playstation. He wants to go see my brother over spring break so maybe a contribution toward the airline ticket?
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