Best Alternatives To Video Games
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7 gift ideas targeted toward 9-year-old boys
Here are some of my suggestions for parents and grandparents who are looking for alternative gift ideas to video games. There are lots of other things that 9-year-old boys can enjoy.
Will you?
Give a video game as a gift?
Yes, I try to give what they want
JanezKranjski says:
I try to give them what they want as long as I think it's smart.
darciefrench says:
I used to be dead set against video games- got into many arguments. Turned out, the arguments were more of the problem- not the games so much. I discovered that when I join my gamer family members vs battle with them, it's much more pleasant all around -:) So, yes, I probably will give a video game- or at least my blessing.
No, I try to give what I think is best
Tipi says:
Perhaps a video game, more likely something else.
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Well, maybe its video, its a remote control T Rex!
Where do you stand?
Some children have every gaming system known to man, some children have several systems and games, and some children have none. Where do you stand on this issue?
Books make a great alternative
Looking for quests
Make them laugh
Encourage new hobbies
Tap into their imagination
Ultimate building set
LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces (6166)
Amazon Price: $22.22 (as of 05/29/2012)
Box of bricks
LEGO Brick Box
Amazon Price: $22.50 (as of 05/29/2012)
Road construction set
LEGO® Road Construction Set (6187)
Amazon Price: $65.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
Make creatures
LEGO Ferocious Creatures 5868
Amazon Price: $65.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
Make vehicles
LEGO Cars Building Set (5898)
Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 05/29/2012)
Get them outside
Night vision goggles
Dart gun
Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Dart Blaster
Amazon Price: $15.86 (as of 05/29/2012)
Encourage communication
Walkie Talkies
Motorola MH230R 23-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
Amazon Price: $42.61 (as of 05/29/2012)
Web cam
USB 6 LED PC Webcam Camera plus + Night Vision MSN, ICQ, AIM, Skype, Net Meeting and compatible with Win 98 / 2000 / NT / Me / XP / Vista
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 05/29/2012)
Games
Dominoes
Cardinal Double 12 Color Dot Mexican Train Dominoes in Tin
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
One of my personal favorites
Trouble Board Game
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 05/29/2012)
One of my son's favorites
Monopoly
Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
My husband's favorite
Sorry
Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 05/29/2012)
Expand his boundaries
A journal
Markings by C.R. Gibson Debossed Italian Leatherette Journal - Brown (MJ16-6119)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
Encourage experimentation
Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things
Amazon Price: $13.02 (as of 05/29/2012)
Comments?
Happy holidays!
Any ideas to add to my collection?
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Tipi
Sep 4, 2011 @ 5:16 pm | delete
- Oh I sure like the alternative to video gifts you chose...and you can even talk and walk right past them while they enjoy them!
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Nightowl_John
Dec 17, 2010 @ 5:57 pm | delete
- Great selection of video game alternatives. Squid Angel blessed.
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Dec 17, 2010 @ 4:11 pm | delete
- Leggos are wonderful!
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TapIn2U Dec 17, 2010 @ 5:14 am | delete
- Great ideas! I wonder if this will also be good for my 6 year-old nephew? He loves Harry Potter. Great lens! Hey, I’ve just finished my second lens on a 3-step plan to achieve your Goals and New Years Resolutions.When you have a moment, I would love to hear what you think. If you have a suggestion- please let me know. I’m learning as I go and so appreciate your help. Sundae ;-)
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