Hi, so my half brother is 10 years old and I don't know what to get him for christmas? My price range is $5-$15 dollars. I can buy stuff from the store and make him something or just buy him something?
adviceman49 answered Wednesday November 5 2014, 9:39 am: I've always found the best way to buy someone something for their birthday or Christmas is to ask them what they would like to get for the occasion. Somewhere in the list of things they want will be something you can afford to buy him.
Lets say in the list of things is game console, I realize he may be too young but his is an example. You cannot afford the game console but if you talk with your parents and they plan on getting him the console then you can go to someplace like game stop and purchase a game for it that you know he will like. Game stop sells both new and used games so you will find a game you could afford.
Somewhere in his Christmas wish list there will be something he wants you can afford or make for him. You must ask him in order to find out. Even if he still believes in Santa you can ask. If he still believes in Santa just ask what he is asking Santa for. Otherwise just ask him what his Christmas wish list is. You can do the same with your parents if you plan on buying them presents. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
Dragonflymagic answered Tuesday November 4 2014, 11:25 pm: For something inexpensive, you might think of somsething from a hobby shop, like the pre cut wood puzzles for him to construct into whatever shape it is you're buying like a dinosaur or whatever. Jig saw puzzles are okay if he's into puzzles at all. Perhaps a board game he can play with you and family.
To make it easier, ask him to make a wish list. But for the surprise effect, ask mom what she thinks he might like. For instance, if he likes action movies, maybe a DVD of one you know he'd like, if he has a favorite collectible or actor or whatever, then find items with that character on it. Calendars are a good deal around that price, and can be found with scenics, stuff like Chuck Norris, dogs, horses etc.... [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
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