Xmas gift ideas for 7 and 8 year old who have everything!

zanuda

GeorgeMc wrote: »

Thanks for your suggestions.

Raksha your reply made me smile as if I had my way they wouldn't be getting anything!! ...

Then make a day out to the place you'll enjoy :rotfl:

jubilee14

my ds1 got hot wires a few years ago its about £50 and is lets them build their own things from electrical circuits like intruder alarm, lie detector and radio he and his younger brother love it, esp the lie detector!!

alanalea

I'm another one going with a theatre/show trip or experience.
For this years 'main' present, we're taking our 2 (age 7 & 3) to the Walking With Dinosaurs show @ the o2 arena on boxing day :j (I think I booked it more for me....)

Lunar_Eclipse

GeorgeMc wrote: »

Morning everyone,

I know we're still in September but my Xmas shopping has started already, I need help in what to get my partners children for there 'main' present, his DS is 8 and DD is 7.

We came up with a few ideas like mini stereo or digital camera but they've already got one each. They have everything that springs to mind, bikes, scooters etc.

Ideally we want to spend no more than £50 each.

Thanks in advance

Most children of that age will have 'big' things like bikes, but unless they are incredibly spoilt, there'll be lots of gifts they will still appreciate and sometimes, they outgrow bikes and scooters too.

It's hard to suggest gifts without knowing what they are interested in and enjoy doing. If they love nature for example, a book, pair of binoculars and bug catching kit might go down well. My DD got a couple of bird feeders and food for her 11th birthday this year which cost under £10. She loved setting up a 'bird feeding area' in the garden, as bizarre as it might sound (but we're all for encouraging the basics here!) I also nearly bought her a new rope swing for the garden, £15 on Amazon.

For art/craft lovers, a canvas and some good quality pens or paint, with a selection of lovely paper might be appreciated. They might enjoy origami or (Manga) cartoon drawing. We particularly love the incredible range of items Klutz manufacture, available on Amazon.

If the 7 year old enjoys baking (or eating cakes!) how about a kids baking book with some cute baking supplies that you could enjoy together.

Spy kits? Nerf guns? Books & games?

Books and Lego never fail to win brownie points in this house either.

There are so many wonderful things out there, experiences included (cinema & ice cream 'voucher'), I'm sure you'll find something great!

Cranny44

If all else fails i'd go for a gift card for Argos or similar for the amount you wish to spend then they can go in the sales and get whatever they think they need..... or they may but something to go with other pressies they got elsewhere.

Mine always got a selection box and gift voucher and were always grateful to choose what they wanted.

If not i'd second a day out if you think they would like it.

Or a magazine subscription on one of their interests - lasts all year round then

pandora205

Assuming they'll have lots of presents which include toys and gadgets (as they are spoiled), I'd be tempted to go for something for their future, such as some Royal Mint Olympic coins or money in a junior ISA. They won't appreciate them now but may well do in years to come.

converted-lurker

I have a dd the same age and although I try not to spoil her she does not really have anything in particular she wants this year.

She has just taken up archery (thanks olympics :rotfl:)so the equipment is going to be a big part of her present this year. So if they have any hobbies or interests they may like something related to whatever it is.

Alternatively I would say magazine subscription is a great idea. Anything that get kids reading at that age is fab. I have not really given my dd many magazines before, but now I am starting to see how they can really help develop literacy. As well as comics there are mags like national geographic kids.

Other than that experiences are the way to go. Most kids these days have so much 'stuff', yet when they look back, their childhood memories will be about the things they did not the plastic tat they owned.

jameswilson799

You can give them a cookies basket to each of them. I am sure they would love it.

vreemt

I like the days out suggestions and the more practical stuff too
I remember getting a diy set (figure saw, hammer etc) mostly enhanced by my dad showing me how to use the tools, I was also into lego/trains. My sisters liked barbies, I used my tools to built houses for them... also liked books and I still get hugely excited over stuff like coloured pencils/pens/paper
baking stuff also springs to mind, I have cousins/nieces that are very into baking, sciency stuff (electronics sets etc), other hobby stuff (sports?)
stuff to go with possibly ott presents they get from elsewhere (I remember someone saying an ipod isn't much fun without any money to spend on itunes)

rushingwind

how about a horse riding lesson near by or a gocart session motorised or not for the boy. Its something different and has the potential for one on one with a parent or significant parent. I think all kids love doing something with their parents together regardless of what it is.Good luck