the big x word

[Artyfarty]

:spinny: yep XMAS is officially upon us. Today I really must start pressie shopping. I am having to manage all the gift/food shopping this year as hubby is feeling the financial strain . So any tips ideas/links on handmade extras would be really really appreciated. To hlep out I have started making cards for him to sell at work and already spreading the word on his rounds lol.
What I am stuck with is what do you buy a 16 year old lad/boy teenager lol im stumped...young children are so easy to pleasee but oh my teenagers are a nightmare !!

[loobylou]

does he have an Ipod? My teenage nieces and nephews like i-tunes vouchers that they can buy movies or songs for their Ipod with. Of course Aunty sarah isn't cool enough to know what songs/movies they'd really like, so i let them pick their own with the gift cards.
Hope that helps.
They also like movie tickets. I've given them with a stash of candy to take to the movies with them

[emmcee]

How about gift cards to his favorite place to eat or the movies or if he has an Ipod a music card.

Do you have something you give your kids every year and they know to expect it? I have given Laura & Bobby each new underwear every year, and they know every year there is a box with new boxers or panties. Hide a gift card in the underwear, and when they sling the box and say "Oh underwear", I have to say well look a little deeper in the box, might be something else in there. Just a little surprise.

[limeyscrapper]

Good suggestions all - I agree that teeneagers are difficult to buy for. I usually give them gift vouchers too.

[CharityHand]

Teenagers can really appreciate an envelope with money in it or a gift card. They are just too picky. We have a niece around that age and I've given up on picking gifts for her.

[Patty]

that is soo funny, Every year my mom would give my dh underwear. When she passes away he said (trying to cheer me up) "where will I get my underwear now?" Even though they won't admit it, it's the one gift they will definitely use!!

[tojoco]

Does he drive a car yet? If so, I know he would appreciate a gas gift card.

[Patty]

A couple of years ago Ellie sent me a little fabric "wallet"--shaped exactly like an envelope. It is beautiful--purple silky lining inside and a purple brocade-ish outside. It is shaped like an envelope and has one button with a loop closure. It is the exact size for my checks and that's what I keep them in in my purse. I adore it. It only took such a little bit of cloth--no interfacing/lining--very girly. I have often thought of making some of those--you could use an envelope as a template--a glittery button--I've gotten sooooo many compliments on it. Its one of my favorite things. Just a thought.

[irishchristine]

gift cards to their favorite clothing store, resturant, movies, and then make a cute card holder or put candy and popcorn with the movie tickets. I gave mine a pizza gift card with popcorn and blockbuster movie card to have a friends night in. I found a templete (popcorn slide out) like the candy bar slide out and put the gift cards inside and it said enjoy a friends night in on me.

[irishchristine]

here is the link of how to do the pull treats on scs

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/pull_treats/

i hope you like it

[shadoob]

I was going to say gift cards too....it does sound like consensus to me. The i-tunes cards are definitely winners because they can use them anywhere in the world...as long as they like music and know how to operate a computer....some candy is always good too.

[Artyfarty]

Looks like a gift voucher. Thankyou e1 some good suggestions.. think it will be voucher and maybe a stocking filler gift.