Gift ideas for boys age 7 (a young 7) ?

[multimom4]

I am totally stumped and I just went to the attic and found heaps in storage
ready for Hanna and virtually nothing for the boys. We have birthday next
week and Christmas coming and dh just left for Asia til next Friday. HELP.
Any and all ideas and prices -- anyone got nephews? KIM are you out there?
Shirley? Jack, Seth and David -- you were 7 once, surely? ;-)

Elliot likes soldiers, warfare, superman, spiderman and tv tv tv tv

Connor likes batman, spiderman, animals, studying toy catalogs and videos
videos videos videos -- but nothing he finds in the catalogs looks good to
me (art paper dispenser or plush dolphins, anyone?) and he himself usually
crosses it off the list we keep, after a week or two. Or it's too young, or
just a near-repeat of something he already has, or just a video we can rent
..... etc.

Neither of them likes to draw or build and they have specifically ruled out
Lego
etc. I spent the entire night last night online and got them a scooter and
two books each. They also have some new pjs (wow!), but that's about it.
I'd like to find a TOY that would keep them from zoning out in front of the
tv so much -- am tossing up a Robin
Hood castle, a pirate ship, a remote-control racetrack ... but fear any or
all might just turn into 1000s of expensive pieces on the floor for me to
cut my feet
on and Holly to chew.

THANKS.

--Janet
Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96)
and Holly (4/4/01)

[KimandJuan]

You mentioned Hogwart in your other post. Do they have Harry Potter books?
Maybe you could get them the book on tape if they can't read or that can be a
book that you read to them at night. one chapter at a time??? Just a thought,
or maybe that is old news... ummmm... what about movie passes? My nephew is a
big movie-goer, he is always begging us to take him. He is also really into
the Incredible Hulk thing... I think that stuff is a little violent, but what
do I know, I have no boys and he seems to love it.


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[KimandJuan]

You mentioned Hogwart in your other post. Do they have Harry Potter books?
Maybe you could get them the book on tape if they can't read or that can be a
book that you read to them at night. one chapter at a time??? Just a thought,
or maybe that is old news... ummmm... what about movie passes? My nephew is a
big movie-goer, he is always begging us to take him. He is also really into
the Incredible Hulk thing... I think that stuff is a little violent, but what
do I know, I have no boys and he seems to love it.


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[Missy in Indiana]

What about an "event". They are getting at the age where they understand not
having a bunch of things to open. They may appreciate an outing like going to
a sports event, bringing a friend, and eating at a favorite food place would
mean more. You could put pictures displaying the event on a poster board and
wrap it up. You could buy a magazine with the favorite band on the cover and
explain that they are being taken to a concert (with chaperone) w/a friend.
Speaking of which, have you thought about a magazine subscription. I got both
my nephews Sports Illustrated for teens and another one I can't remember when
they were around the same age. Oooh...how about some vintage spiderman/batman
comics? I'm all tapped out now.


Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

[Missy in Indiana]

What about an "event". They are getting at the age where they understand not
having a bunch of things to open. They may appreciate an outing like going to
a sports event, bringing a friend, and eating at a favorite food place would
mean more. You could put pictures displaying the event on a poster board and
wrap it up. You could buy a magazine with the favorite band on the cover and
explain that they are being taken to a concert (with chaperone) w/a friend.
Speaking of which, have you thought about a magazine subscription. I got both
my nephews Sports Illustrated for teens and another one I can't remember when
they were around the same age. Oooh...how about some vintage spiderman/batman
comics? I'm all tapped out now.


Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

[shirley]

OK Janet,

Here is a take from Chris,

Ironman
Spiderman
The Hulk
Batman
all have items that go along with the theme, The Hulk movie is coming out on
10/28th (sorry I was corrected by my DS), the hulk has those huge hands
which make noise which Chris loved and they lasted quiet a while before they
died, the Hulk has a few action figures that are different from each other,
and I've been told that there are new batman figures coming out soon at Toys
R Us. The Holes movie is great - we all loved it. Do they like cars? or
models? We are still getting off and on the matchbox cars and trucks, and
they enjoy it. Stitch the Movie has some soft toys from Disney that are
associated with it and Chris has the spaceship with Stitch in it, cute not
real expensive and big (15 inches or so). Do they like games? We started
to play some board games like scrabble (regular one not kids), and Guess Who
and Mouse Trap, and Don't wake up Daddy. Anything else I can't think of
anything else but write if you have any questions.

Good luck
Shirley

Now how about almost 9 year olds? Anybody else out there with ideas.


"multimom4" > wrote in message
news:NX3ib.540895$Oz4.446582@rwcrnsc54...
> I am totally stumped and I just went to the attic and found heaps in
storage
> ready for Hanna and virtually nothing for the boys. We have birthday next
> week and Christmas coming and dh just left for Asia til next Friday.
HELP.
> Any and all ideas and prices -- anyone got nephews? KIM are you out
there?
> Shirley? Jack, Seth and David -- you were 7 once, surely? ;-)
>
> Elliot likes soldiers, warfare, superman, spiderman and tv tv tv tv
>
> Connor likes batman, spiderman, animals, studying toy catalogs and videos
> videos videos videos -- but nothing he finds in the catalogs looks good to
> me (art paper dispenser or plush dolphins, anyone?) and he himself usually
> crosses it off the list we keep, after a week or two. Or it's too young,
or
> just a near-repeat of something he already has, or just a video we can
rent
> .... etc.
>
> Neither of them likes to draw or build and they have specifically ruled
out
> Lego
> etc. I spent the entire night last night online and got them a scooter
and
> two books each. They also have some new pjs (wow!), but that's about it.
> I'd like to find a TOY that would keep them from zoning out in front of
the
> tv so much -- am tossing up a Robin
> Hood castle, a pirate ship, a remote-control racetrack ... but fear any or
> all might just turn into 1000s of expensive pieces on the floor for me to
> cut my feet
> on and Holly to chew.
>
> THANKS.
>
> --Janet
> Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96)
> and Holly (4/4/01)
>
>
>

[shirley]

OK Janet,

Here is a take from Chris,

Ironman
Spiderman
The Hulk
Batman
all have items that go along with the theme, The Hulk movie is coming out on
10/28th (sorry I was corrected by my DS), the hulk has those huge hands
which make noise which Chris loved and they lasted quiet a while before they
died, the Hulk has a few action figures that are different from each other,
and I've been told that there are new batman figures coming out soon at Toys
R Us. The Holes movie is great - we all loved it. Do they like cars? or
models? We are still getting off and on the matchbox cars and trucks, and
they enjoy it. Stitch the Movie has some soft toys from Disney that are
associated with it and Chris has the spaceship with Stitch in it, cute not
real expensive and big (15 inches or so). Do they like games? We started
to play some board games like scrabble (regular one not kids), and Guess Who
and Mouse Trap, and Don't wake up Daddy. Anything else I can't think of
anything else but write if you have any questions.

Good luck
Shirley

Now how about almost 9 year olds? Anybody else out there with ideas.


"multimom4" > wrote in message
news:NX3ib.540895$Oz4.446582@rwcrnsc54...
> I am totally stumped and I just went to the attic and found heaps in
storage
> ready for Hanna and virtually nothing for the boys. We have birthday next
> week and Christmas coming and dh just left for Asia til next Friday.
HELP.
> Any and all ideas and prices -- anyone got nephews? KIM are you out
there?
> Shirley? Jack, Seth and David -- you were 7 once, surely? ;-)
>
> Elliot likes soldiers, warfare, superman, spiderman and tv tv tv tv
>
> Connor likes batman, spiderman, animals, studying toy catalogs and videos
> videos videos videos -- but nothing he finds in the catalogs looks good to
> me (art paper dispenser or plush dolphins, anyone?) and he himself usually
> crosses it off the list we keep, after a week or two. Or it's too young,
or
> just a near-repeat of something he already has, or just a video we can
rent
> .... etc.
>
> Neither of them likes to draw or build and they have specifically ruled
out
> Lego
> etc. I spent the entire night last night online and got them a scooter
and
> two books each. They also have some new pjs (wow!), but that's about it.
> I'd like to find a TOY that would keep them from zoning out in front of
the
> tv so much -- am tossing up a Robin
> Hood castle, a pirate ship, a remote-control racetrack ... but fear any or
> all might just turn into 1000s of expensive pieces on the floor for me to
> cut my feet
> on and Holly to chew.
>
> THANKS.
>
> --Janet
> Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96)
> and Holly (4/4/01)
>
>
>

[Meredith]

please check out -

www.discoverytoyslink.com/carpenter

there is a great sections on school aged toys, books & software

[Meredith]

please check out -

www.discoverytoyslink.com/carpenter

there is a great sections on school aged toys, books & software

[Twinzmommie]

Janet,

I have an 8 year old nephew and I agree with Missy. He has enjoyed being taken
to things like sporting events and movies for a while now. He has 4 sisters so
he really enjoys the time away from them. He made his first Holy Communion in
May and I bought him a week at a sports camp. His two best friends were also
attending. It may be a bit pricey (he is my Godson) but a lesson in something
they are interested in might be nice. Music, art, sports?

Good luck!
Michelle
Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael

[Twinzmommie]

Janet,

I have an 8 year old nephew and I agree with Missy. He has enjoyed being taken
to things like sporting events and movies for a while now. He has 4 sisters so
he really enjoys the time away from them. He made his first Holy Communion in
May and I bought him a week at a sports camp. His two best friends were also
attending. It may be a bit pricey (he is my Godson) but a lesson in something
they are interested in might be nice. Music, art, sports?

Good luck!
Michelle
Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael

[shirley]

When Christmas morning comes it doesn't matter if they went to a camp or a
sporting event (we go regularly to our local baseball games during the
summer, basketball games during the fall/winter), when the packages are
under the tree and they get to open things it's opening that is still the
excitement. I don't mean that there has to be 100 things but opening an
envelope with a note or certificate doesn't cut it just yet. For First
Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
of Christmas day is higher than for the other events. This of course is
just my opinion. My niece and nephew (now 24 and 20) didn't start to
appreciate those kinds of gifts until junior high.

Shirley

"Twinzmommie" > wrote in message
...
> Janet,
>
> I have an 8 year old nephew and I agree with Missy. He has enjoyed being
taken
> to things like sporting events and movies for a while now. He has 4
sisters so
> he really enjoys the time away from them. He made his first Holy
Communion in
> May and I bought him a week at a sports camp. His two best friends were
also
> attending. It may be a bit pricey (he is my Godson) but a lesson in
something
> they are interested in might be nice. Music, art, sports?
>
> Good luck!
> Michelle
> Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael
>

[shirley]

When Christmas morning comes it doesn't matter if they went to a camp or a
sporting event (we go regularly to our local baseball games during the
summer, basketball games during the fall/winter), when the packages are
under the tree and they get to open things it's opening that is still the
excitement. I don't mean that there has to be 100 things but opening an
envelope with a note or certificate doesn't cut it just yet. For First
Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
of Christmas day is higher than for the other events. This of course is
just my opinion. My niece and nephew (now 24 and 20) didn't start to
appreciate those kinds of gifts until junior high.

Shirley

"Twinzmommie" > wrote in message
...
> Janet,
>
> I have an 8 year old nephew and I agree with Missy. He has enjoyed being
taken
> to things like sporting events and movies for a while now. He has 4
sisters so
> he really enjoys the time away from them. He made his first Holy
Communion in
> May and I bought him a week at a sports camp. His two best friends were
also
> attending. It may be a bit pricey (he is my Godson) but a lesson in
something
> they are interested in might be nice. Music, art, sports?
>
> Good luck!
> Michelle
> Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael
>

[KimandJuan]

>For First
>Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
>of Christmas day is higher than for the other events.

Shirley,

Wasn't the OP asking for Brithday ideas? Sorry, I couldn't find the OP. But
if not, I think you might be onto something for Christmas. Unless they were
maybe used as stocking stuffers.


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[KimandJuan]

>For First
>Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
>of Christmas day is higher than for the other events.

Shirley,

Wasn't the OP asking for Brithday ideas? Sorry, I couldn't find the OP. But
if not, I think you might be onto something for Christmas. Unless they were
maybe used as stocking stuffers.


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[shirley]

Maybe, and you would be right about a birthday, the sporting event does get
high rates from that age group as a BD gift.

Shirley

"KimandJuan" > wrote in message
...
> >For First
> >Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the
AM
> >of Christmas day is higher than for the other events.
>
> Shirley,
>
> Wasn't the OP asking for Brithday ideas? Sorry, I couldn't find the OP.
But
> if not, I think you might be onto something for Christmas. Unless they
were
> maybe used as stocking stuffers.
>
>
> ~Kimberly
> Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
> Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
> come see us...
> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[shirley]

Maybe, and you would be right about a birthday, the sporting event does get
high rates from that age group as a BD gift.

Shirley

"KimandJuan" > wrote in message
...
> >For First
> >Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the
AM
> >of Christmas day is higher than for the other events.
>
> Shirley,
>
> Wasn't the OP asking for Brithday ideas? Sorry, I couldn't find the OP.
But
> if not, I think you might be onto something for Christmas. Unless they
were
> maybe used as stocking stuffers.
>
>
> ~Kimberly
> Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
> Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
> come see us...
> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[Julie Seely]

Janet --

Do the boys like games? If so, a couple of Chris' favorites that would
also be fine for 7-yos are Cranium Cadoo (requires good reading skills
-- EC are reading iirc?) and the Amazeing Labyrinth [extra "e"
intentional]. We also have a Creepy Crawlers set that is popular
(remember the old oven-thingy that you make rubber bugs in?).

Julie

multimom4 wrote:
>
> I am totally stumped and I just went to the attic and found heaps in storage
> ready for Hanna and virtually nothing for the boys. We have birthday next
> week and Christmas coming and dh just left for Asia til next Friday. HELP.
> Any and all ideas and prices -- anyone got nephews? KIM are you out there?
> Shirley? Jack, Seth and David -- you were 7 once, surely? ;-)
>
> Elliot likes soldiers, warfare, superman, spiderman and tv tv tv tv
>
> Connor likes batman, spiderman, animals, studying toy catalogs and videos
> videos videos videos -- but nothing he finds in the catalogs looks good to
> me (art paper dispenser or plush dolphins, anyone?) and he himself usually
> crosses it off the list we keep, after a week or two. Or it's too young, or
> just a near-repeat of something he already has, or just a video we can rent
> .... etc.
>
> Neither of them likes to draw or build and they have specifically ruled out
> Lego
> etc. I spent the entire night last night online and got them a scooter and
> two books each. They also have some new pjs (wow!), but that's about it.
> I'd like to find a TOY that would keep them from zoning out in front of the
> tv so much -- am tossing up a Robin
> Hood castle, a pirate ship, a remote-control racetrack ... but fear any or
> all might just turn into 1000s of expensive pieces on the floor for me to
> cut my feet
> on and Holly to chew.
>
> THANKS.
>
> --Janet
> Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96)
> and Holly (4/4/01)

[Julie Seely]

Janet --

Do the boys like games? If so, a couple of Chris' favorites that would
also be fine for 7-yos are Cranium Cadoo (requires good reading skills
-- EC are reading iirc?) and the Amazeing Labyrinth [extra "e"
intentional]. We also have a Creepy Crawlers set that is popular
(remember the old oven-thingy that you make rubber bugs in?).

Julie

multimom4 wrote:
>
> I am totally stumped and I just went to the attic and found heaps in storage
> ready for Hanna and virtually nothing for the boys. We have birthday next
> week and Christmas coming and dh just left for Asia til next Friday. HELP.
> Any and all ideas and prices -- anyone got nephews? KIM are you out there?
> Shirley? Jack, Seth and David -- you were 7 once, surely? ;-)
>
> Elliot likes soldiers, warfare, superman, spiderman and tv tv tv tv
>
> Connor likes batman, spiderman, animals, studying toy catalogs and videos
> videos videos videos -- but nothing he finds in the catalogs looks good to
> me (art paper dispenser or plush dolphins, anyone?) and he himself usually
> crosses it off the list we keep, after a week or two. Or it's too young, or
> just a near-repeat of something he already has, or just a video we can rent
> .... etc.
>
> Neither of them likes to draw or build and they have specifically ruled out
> Lego
> etc. I spent the entire night last night online and got them a scooter and
> two books each. They also have some new pjs (wow!), but that's about it.
> I'd like to find a TOY that would keep them from zoning out in front of the
> tv so much -- am tossing up a Robin
> Hood castle, a pirate ship, a remote-control racetrack ... but fear any or
> all might just turn into 1000s of expensive pieces on the floor for me to
> cut my feet
> on and Holly to chew.
>
> THANKS.
>
> --Janet
> Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96)
> and Holly (4/4/01)

[TwinMom]

How 'bout model cars (level 1&2 do not include paint or glue). Dad can do
them with them for some 1-on-1 time. I get lots at Wally World for about
$3-4US and keep them handy for birthday parties, etc. Art sets, crayons,
legos, K'Nex.

[TwinMom]

How 'bout model cars (level 1&2 do not include paint or glue). Dad can do
them with them for some 1-on-1 time. I get lots at Wally World for about
$3-4US and keep them handy for birthday parties, etc. Art sets, crayons,
legos, K'Nex.

[Twinzmommie]

<< For First
Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
of Christmas day is higher than for the other events. >><BR><BR>

Oh, I thought the original post mentioned Birthday gifts also. I was thinking
more of that then Christmas. I must be mistaken!

In that case, I bought a Karaoke machine with monitor and a few CD's last
Christmas for the same nephew. It was a huge hit! Great to have around at
Birthday Parties!

Good luck!
Michelle
Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael

[Twinzmommie]

<< For First
Communions, yes, for Birthdays, yes, but I think the expectations for the AM
of Christmas day is higher than for the other events. >><BR><BR>

Oh, I thought the original post mentioned Birthday gifts also. I was thinking
more of that then Christmas. I must be mistaken!

In that case, I bought a Karaoke machine with monitor and a few CD's last
Christmas for the same nephew. It was a huge hit! Great to have around at
Birthday Parties!

Good luck!
Michelle
Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael

[KimandJuan]

Julie,

I am glad that you mentioned Cranium Cadoo. I have seen it, but wasn't sure
about it. I have Cranium and we LOVE it!!! I thought about getting it for my
nephew. So Chris likes it? How old is he?


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[KimandJuan]

Julie,

I am glad that you mentioned Cranium Cadoo. I have seen it, but wasn't sure
about it. I have Cranium and we LOVE it!!! I thought about getting it for my
nephew. So Chris likes it? How old is he?


~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[Julie Seely]

Kim --

C&E turned 6 in July.

Julie

KimandJuan wrote:
>
> Julie,
>
> I am glad that you mentioned Cranium Cadoo. I have seen it, but wasn't sure
> about it. I have Cranium and we LOVE it!!! I thought about getting it for my
> nephew. So Chris likes it? How old is he?
>
> ~Kimberly
> Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
> Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
> come see us...
> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

[Julie Seely]

Kim --

C&E turned 6 in July.

Julie

KimandJuan wrote:
>
> Julie,
>
> I am glad that you mentioned Cranium Cadoo. I have seen it, but wasn't sure
> about it. I have Cranium and we LOVE it!!! I thought about getting it for my
> nephew. So Chris likes it? How old is he?
>
> ~Kimberly
> Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
> Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
> come see us...
> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/