Hello Moms! I need your help. My only child is a 4 year old girl and I need a really cool gift for a 13 year old boy (my nephew). He LOVES skateboarding and playing electronic games like: WII, GameCube & DS. He also loves to read and listen to Christian alt. rock music (example of groups: Skillet & Disciple). He lives in Pittsburgh and is coming to visit us for Christmas. And, we're on a very tight budget this year, so we need to keep his gift to around $20 - $35 max. Please share any and all ideas. I have no idea what is considered a neat gift for a 13-1/2 year old boy. Thanks in advance for your help. Many Blessings - L.
Back in California I got a 13 yr old boy an all you can play all night pass for laser tag and he LOVED it ! It was about $20.00
If he likes to read, find out if he has read this series:
http://www.alagaesia.com/
The books are "Eragon" and "The Eldest".
They are for young teens and are SO GOOD! I am almost 30 and I have read both. They are wonderfully written by a young man who started writing them when he was a teenager.
You can buy both books in a set and the 3rd book is set to come out soon. You can find them at Barnes and Noble and Target.
Simplest thing would be to get him a gift card for a gaming store, or just Walmart or whatever store he is near. THat way he can pick either a game or a CD himself.
Does he have an IPOD or MP3 player? You can find ones in your price range pretty much anywhere.
L.,
This is a long shot, but here goes:
Check out the site:
http://www.winterblaze.com/ (for an event that is going to be held in Central Pa.)
I'm from Pittsburgh, too! And I have a 13 1/2 year old boy that would love to attend!! You might check with his folks to see if he likes these bands and if they can get him there, of course...
If you would like to talk with my son Alex who is into skateboarding and sports and Christian music and the STEELERS!), write me back with your number and I can have him call you (we have free long distance)
I hope this helps...
Blessings,
L. de M (Great name, by the way! <wink>)
Oh, also, here is a link my mom sent me with some cool pics of the Burgh: (I'm sure he and your "Picksburgh" family will like it!)http://www.pittsburghquarterly.com/pages/winter2008/large...
My boy is almost 13. If your nephew likes Christian rock then you must get him the TobyMac cd. It is the best!! Even we as parents listen to him. He's like a christian rap/rock singer. His recent cd is Portable Sounds. If not, then give him a gift card so he can go get what he wants. Hope that helps!
Seriously - a gift card from GameStop would be good. I have a 13 yr old boy - and those things are a life saver. It allows him to pick and choose what he really wants. Plus it is one less thing for him to drag back on airplanes.
My boy is into the same things. He told me that he would like gcards to the skateboard store called, Zoomies(sp)? Its in the malls. He also wants gcards to gamestop or blockbuster.
If he has an iPod you could try an iTunes gift card. If you are not sure and he likes music and electronic games you could always try a gift card to a place like BestBuy. I agree with the other mom's - gift card for this age is the way to go.
Happy Holidays!
IF he has an I POD get a I TUNES gift card! Its perfect because they can go purchase their own type of music. If not, since he is in to skate boarding ACADEMY has the coolest shoes that the skateboarders typically wear for around $35.00. GOOD LUCK!
Gift card. I have a 12 yr old girl (13 on 12/27) and Gift cards are at the top of her and her friends' lists.
Susan
You can get him just about anything you listed!
Video Games
A couple of CD's from the groups you listed
Perhaps even a new skateboard. They even have this new "skateboard" out. I don't know how much it is, but it is kinda shaped like an hourglass with only two wheels under it. It is the newest coolest thing in skateboarding!
Happy Shopping, and Merry Christmas!
E.
Hi L.,
I have a 13 year old boy also. Have you considered a Target or game stop gift card? That way he could pick out exactly what he wanted. You could take him shopping with it while he is visiting. I have three children and they all love gift cards! Good luck and I'm sure he'll like whatever you get him! Also, time permitting, you might consider taking him to the Allen Skate Park to skateboard while he is here. It is free and a favorite among skateboarders. It also has some ramps for bike riding and an outdoor hockey rink.
Merry christmas!
T.
gift card for gamestop or gaming store is always good,
How about a $20-$35 gift card to GameStop?
I agree that a gift card would be the way to go. However, if you are looking for something different, get a music CD. I LOVE TobyMac (a Christian rock artist). I would buy his CD for anyone who listens to Christian rock. Good Luck!
Hello. I have a 13 year old son also into the games, etc. I think a neat gift around that price range would possibly be a gift card to Game Stop. You can purchase games for each of those systems in that price range, but in case you may not know exactly what he may or may not already have, this way he could purchase one himself, or possibly accoessories he may need for one of his systems, etc. You could also do somewhere like Best Buy where he would have the option of either a game, or a cd or something like that. It is kind of hard when they are at this age. My son wants an electric guitar this year, and other than that I think I'm just sticking with a gift card in his stocking so he can get what he wants and I don't screw it up! Good Luck :-)
There is an electronic game called Q20, it's under 10 and then there is Rubix Revolution and it's under 20. Both are fun and help pass time. Both are at walmart. Good luck!
I have a 13 year old son, and he is more tickled with a GameStop gift card than anything else in the world!
Even $25 will buy, sometimes 2 or 3 used games, so no amount is too small there.
Good luck.
I got my 14 year old niece a Visa debit card from my bank. You can load on whatever amount you want to give. It's cool because they can buy things at the mall, movie tickets, restaurants, wherever they take Visa. There was a $3 charge for my $50 card but it's a real visa card and I know she'll love it!
get a gift card- I recomend this because you don't know what he already has and he'd rather pick it out himself. You could even take him to the store! Ideas Blockbuster (to rent or buy games) Game Stop or EB Games are great (cheap pre-owned or clearanced games makes the money stretch farther) or a Christan book store for music, or even for Walmart for games, music and whatever else he might want!
I really think gift cards are THE way to go, and it creates less waste as the person always gets what they want.
S. (mom to four girls, aunt to four girls and one boy)
Run to any store with skateboarder salesmen and request maintance items such as lubrications or grips for standard skateboards and make a small package for him.
