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Post by vspindler on Dec 1, 2015 2:00:54 GMT
If you are going to give some items on your Christmas list, PLEASE list more than three items! Especially if two of them are gift certificates.
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Post by quiltz on Dec 1, 2015 2:04:01 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 1, 2015 2:08:09 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. Mine was fascinated with building everything he could with any kind of material. We couldn't invest enough in Legos. I thought architect or engineer too. Well, he also really wanted to be a superhero, but that seems to be fading out. Get him those sticks. Get him a measuring tape to so he can measure stuff. |
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Post by quiltz on Dec 1, 2015 2:13:19 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home.
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Post by JustTricia on Dec 1, 2015 2:18:01 GMT
Ooh, I can add to this vent! If you're aware that people who are buying from you are on budget restraints, maybe add things that are under $50. Especially if you are such a jackass that you get pissed off if someone doesn't stick to your list. Of course, even WITH a list that is veeeerrrryyyy specific, you'll still return the majority of stuff.
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Post by Mystie on Dec 1, 2015 2:21:40 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home. My husband was this kind of kid, and his mom would buy him old clocks and radios at yard sales for him to take apart. That might be something fun to go along with the sticks and stones.  He grew up to be a mechanical engineer and volunteers with our local high school robotics team, so you never know how those childhood experiences will pay off! |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 1, 2015 2:22:19 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home. We did the rock tumbler. We also found Lincoln Logs. The blocks I had when I was a little kid were probably his favorite. Over Christmas break, my son was trying to teach himself how to write Java. (Don't even know if I am saying that right.) Even if he doesn't like video games, he might like some thinking kind of game that builds on his love of creating. They are out there. |
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Post by happymomma on Dec 1, 2015 2:23:59 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. Oh, I <3 your grandson! I LOVE rocks. I'm a collector. LOL How refreshing, and unusual, to read about a kid who would rather have a bit of nature, science, than another video game. |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 1, 2015 2:24:05 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home. My husband was this kind of kid, and his mom would buy him old clocks and radios at yard sales for him to take apart. That might be something fun to go along with the sticks and stones. He grew up to be a mechanical engineer and volunteers with our local high school robotics team, so you never know how those childhood experiences will pay off! We saved our old laptops for my son to take apart. He is in electrical engineering but loves the whole building aspect. His robotics course was his favorite this semester. |
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Post by bostonmama on Dec 1, 2015 2:24:26 GMT
My son is the same way. His favorite gift was when we put together a box of rope, twine, masking tape, random pieces of wood. He created with it for hours and hours.
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Post by Drew on Dec 1, 2015 2:26:15 GMT
You'd love to buy for my 10 year old - she has 176 items in her amazon wish list lol.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 1, 2015 2:26:31 GMT
My son is the same way. His favorite gift was when we put together a box of rope, twine, masking tape, random pieces of wood. He created with it for hours and hours. I love this idea. |
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Post by cyndijane on Dec 1, 2015 2:28:59 GMT
My vent would be- don't ask me for a wish list containing 6-8 items/person of varying price points for my family if four if you don't actually plan on purchasing from that list. If you'd rather have a list of current interests, so you can choose something we might like but not an actual list- all you need to do is ask.
Also, when you ask "what else" a family member is interested in because *you're* bored with buying those things, please don't be upset when I say, it's his only hobby/interest. And yes, you're welcome to purchase whatever makes you happy, but if you're wanting to make HIM happy, but what he cares about.
Whew! Needed that, thanks!
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Post by quinmm14 on Dec 1, 2015 2:29:29 GMT
I asked dh for a list and/or some ideas, and was told just anything. Sigh. Where the hell do you find just anything?
Maybe I should get him some rocks and sticks...
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Post by ShesaRenegade on Dec 1, 2015 2:36:53 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home. I am a geologist. The rock tumbler is a wonderful idea! Also, I'd like to recommend florescent minerals. They glow in the dark underneath a black light. Even my college students LOVE the day I bring these minerals into the classroom and turn off the lights. Here's a link on geology dot com. You can find the minerals and lights very inexpensive! P.S. I LOVE how you are promoting science!! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 1, 2015 3:10:57 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. Mine was fascinated with building everything he could with any kind of material. We couldn't invest enough in Legos. I thought architect or engineer too. Well, he also really wanted to be a superhero, but that seems to be fading out. Get him those sticks. Get him a measuring tape to so he can measure stuff. I'd get him Tinkertoys. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 1, 2015 3:20:29 GMT
Ooh, I can add to this vent! If you're aware that people who are buying from you are on budget restraints, maybe add things that are under $50. Especially if you are such a jackass that you get pissed off if someone doesn't stick to your list. Of course, even WITH a list that is veeeerrrryyyy specific, you'll still return the majority of stuff. Ugh, I hear ya! My sister's kids would give us lists of really expensive stuff like designer clothes, shoes, etc. that we couldn't afford to buy them (we were broke college students at the time), and their parents would encourage them because THEY didn't want to pay for their kid's expensive tastes! Grr. Because of that, I'm *VERY* aware of what things cost when I tell people what to look for when they ask for gift suggestions and usually never suggest anything over about $20. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 1, 2015 3:33:22 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. He may be ready for K'Nex. DS liked that way more than Legos because it moved and things could be built in more complex ways that with bricks. He could build simple machines and the motorized sets were way more affordable (and available) than the Lego robotix kits. Another idea are Snap Circuits. My kids loved those kits. My brother is an electrician and gave them a big set one year with a doorbell and a fan. But I like the idea of a box with twine, sticks, rocks, a hammer, small nails, etc. DS got a tool kit at about 10 and took it to college with him this fall. He used it twice within the first hour and was a hit on the floor because he had tools. I just went to the dollar store. That way if he lost the tools, no big deal. It's a good thing at college, too. The quality is good enough for simple repairs and if a tool doesn't get returned, it's only $1. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 3:42:17 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. Hit up the hardware store! Some small pullies, a roll of narrow nylon cord, and assorted other types of hardware (not necessarily fasteners) will add a lot to his box of sticks and stones. |
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Post by Country Ham on Dec 1, 2015 4:08:02 GMT
If you are going to give some items on your Christmas list, PLEASE list more than three items! Especially if two of them are gift certificates. I don't ask for lists, and I refuse to make them for others. But my biggest peeves about lists were ones that had more then 2 or 3 on it. I literally had a niece who thought it was all of our (meaning other aunts) responsibility to make sure we didn't duplicate things from the long list. Why do you need more then 3 items to pick from? |
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Post by tanya2 on Dec 1, 2015 6:01:02 GMT
and to my step-son & his wife, when I ask you for a few ideas don't tell me you need a 3d printer, new snow blower, or a cover for your pool!!! I was thinking more like books, perfume, BBW stuff, etc!
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Post by flanz on Dec 1, 2015 6:18:18 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. AWESOME! Kids need to play with cardboard boxes, rocks, sticks, etc. Then they learn to use their imaginations and not rely on being entertained by externals all of the time. Good for your grandson... and I'm guessing mom and dad have a lot to do with this too!  |
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Post by darkchami on Dec 1, 2015 6:58:20 GMT
Ooh, I can add to this vent! If you're aware that people who are buying from you are on budget restraints, maybe add things that are under $50. Especially if you are such a jackass that you get pissed off if someone doesn't stick to your list. Of course, even WITH a list that is veeeerrrryyyy specific, you'll still return the majority of stuff. I think we are buying for the same person. She actually gets offended when no one buys things from her list. Everything is $300 and up. I don't have that kind of money. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 7:17:36 GMT
950nancy - I have spent so much in legos. He is even using the legos I got when I was little (1960's) and the stuff from his dad (my son). I will get him the sticks and stones. I was thinking of a rock tumbler thing that will smooth out the rocks as well. He is a fascinating child and really doesn't like video games. Both ds & ddil have tecky type jobs and go no-tech at home. I am a geologist. The rock tumbler is a wonderful idea! Also, I'd like to recommend florescent minerals. They glow in the dark underneath a black light. Even my college students LOVE the day I bring these minerals into the classroom and turn off the lights. Here's a link on geology dot com. You can find the minerals and lights very inexpensive! P.S. I LOVE how you are promoting science!! Ooo thank you! That will work for my 14 year old as well. |
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Post by mlana on Dec 1, 2015 7:57:21 GMT
I asked dh for a list and/or some ideas, and was told just anything. Sigh. Where the hell do you find just anything? Maybe I should get him some rocks and sticks... After 27+ years of marriage, I have pretty much convinced my DH that this reply is not in his best interest. LOL. Anything to me means something I think he SHOULD be interested in or something I think is good for him or something of his I want replaced. He's learned that if he wants something that actually appeals to him, he better make sure I know about it. I am willing to shop but I don't read minds. I give him a list, complete with links, so the least he can do is give me a list. This year's Christmas shopping is a slam dunk. He's getting half of a washer dryer combo and I'm getting the other half. Not how we usually do Christmas, but if we want clean clothes for the coming year, it's a necessity. Marcy |
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Post by happymomma on Dec 1, 2015 8:03:57 GMT
and to my step-son & his wife, when I ask you for a few ideas don't tell me you need a 3d printer, new snow blower, or a cover for your pool!!! I was thinking more like books, perfume, BBW stuff, etc! Ha. My son told me that for Christmas I could pay off his student loans for him! (Joking) He adjusted that to a new $600 hunting rifle. Nope. Ok, how about this one...at $400. Nope. We settled on a Nikon rangefinder for $250. Meanwhile, his girlfriend asked for 4 books. Which cost about $30 in total. That's it. Now I have to talk to her and try to pry some more ideas out of her. |
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Post by wellway on Dec 1, 2015 9:30:34 GMT
My darling grandson who is 8 has a request on his wish list - sticks and stones.
Yes, he want various sticks and stones to play with and to try & build & balance & use with his legos.
I think he will be an engineer when he grows up. The temps are still mild, so I will go out on a hike and find some unusual sticks & stones. That is wonderful, love all the suggestions from the other peas. That is a gift you can have a lot of fun putting together. My offering would be a book on knots and different coloured string (to help him see where to unknot the strings!) Would love to hear how it's received. |
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Post by cannmom on Dec 1, 2015 11:25:41 GMT
I'm always happy that we don't exchange gifts with extended family when I read these type of posts. Are the people you are buying for so out of touch that they are not aware of what kind of budget you are working with. Do they buy you really expensive gifts? Honestly, I would be tempted to just opt out of these types of gift exchanges.
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Post by craftykitten on Dec 1, 2015 11:41:44 GMT
Oh, it's tricky isn't it. I come from a family where you give 'ideas' but I'd never written a specific list. My BF on the other hand, comes from a family who write lists and only get things from the list. This is our fourth Christmas together and we have reached a happy medium now...I will write a list of ideas and I'm happy with anything on it, but I absolutely don't expect it all, and I make that very clear! And if someone goes 'off-list' and gets me something different I am also thrilled. I just want it to be as least stressful as possible for everyone!
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Post by utmr on Dec 1, 2015 13:40:41 GMT
This year's Christmas shopping is a slam dunk. He's getting half of a washer dryer combo and I'm getting the other half. Not how we usually do Christmas, but if we want clean clothes for the coming year, it's a necessity. Marcy Lol. We are the same way. I think this year we will be getting lights in the kitchen replaced and if Santas really nice three new outlets too. And possibly a visit from a chimney sweep too! |
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