What do you buy
By lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
United States
November 6, 2008 2:20pm CST
for an almost 9 year old for Christmas when toys and books are the last thing they need? My son has too many toys already and over 100 books. I don't want to go Scrooge and get him just socks and underwear. Any suggestions?
7 responses
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
7 Nov 08
What's he really into? Focus on getting a special gift for that; something he thought was to wild to even ask Santa for (if he still believes in Him) Don't get him just socks and underwear, unless he deserves it.
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
7 Nov 08
He has a PS2 right? Gift cards toward purchase of a few games. They have some good deals for previously used ones. That way he could get some more. As for Ben 10, they have a new dvd game out he might like.
Ben 10 DVD Game
This DVD game features clips from the hit Cartoon Network show Ben 10! This DVD video game lets players master the powers of 13 different aliens as you experience the action and adventure of Ben 10. And it is under $20.
@JessicaLD (17)
• United States
6 Nov 08
How about a gift card for a local movie theater or blockbuster? Does your son have an iPod? Maybe an iTunes gift card.
@ASteward (120)
• United States
6 Nov 08
How about teaching him the value of giving. He can pull together a bunch of toys to donate and make room for new toys. Books too. I know my local library takes donations. Whenever I feel my kids aren't interested in a book I'll add it to the donation pile. The library has a book sale once a month and that's most likely where the books go. The money goes to the library then.
@nadooa247 (1096)
• United States
6 Nov 08
Well you could always register them for some arts and crafts program or if they like sports a sports team and tell them Santa thought they were so good this year that a toy wouldn't be enough for them! lol boy will they feel special!