<p>I want to get my nephews (27, 24, and 20) a little something, but I don’t just want to give them cash or a gift card. My sister and I have said for the past couple of years that we’re going to stop buying for one another’s children since they are all adults, but we just can’t seem to stop. We agreed on a $25 limit this year for each of them. I have a daughter and have no idea what young men might like. They are country boys who enjoy outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. They have plenty of guns, knives, rods, reels, etc. The oldest works in management in a power plant, the middle is an environmental scientist, and the younger is in nursing school and plans to become a nurse anesthetist. I’m looking for something small I can wrap and put under the tree. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Why skipping the gift cards? My parents refuse to go the gift card route, and it is honestly making everyone at our house crazy… they are buying my kids way too much stuff that they don’t want or need. A Cabelas gift card would be perfect, then they can get what they want.</p>
<p>They do love Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s. I guess I could just get them gift cards for one of those places but I’d hoped to do something a bit more exciting. I’d originally thought it might be fun(ny) to get them each one of those beanie beards because I thought they might wear them when out hunting or splitting logs but I wouldn’t want to give them something that might go unused.</p>
<p>Do you know what foods they like? a nice box of Trader Joe items or World Market with their favorites might work. If the plder ones drink alcohal and you are OK with that you could get them each a super neat bottle of wine or special beer.
I bought “tasting chocolate” at WM and is suppose to be paired with the different wines.
I understand your pain. I settled on Itune cards for 18 and 14 yr olds as they simply have everything.</p>
<p>I guess I don’t understand all the negativity toward gift cards. Our kids LOVE to give them. I know, I know, it’s “not personal” but the gift should be about the person receiving it, not the giver. I have fun wrapping the gift cards in different packages to disguise what they are though. I’ve seen several creative ways to give cash on Pinterest too. I remember being an older teen/early 20’s and wanting money. It’s what I needed and wanted the most back then because I wanted to pick out my own sweater or whatever. Get them gift cards, find a fun way to wrap them.</p>
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<p>I hate gift cards. It just screams "I know I have to give you something but I can’t be bothered to actually think of what you’d like?</p>
<p>I have boys that are 22, 24 and 27. Things they have liked: a piece of exercise equipment, such as a kettlebell or resistance band; poker sets; a high quality wooden game set; and they always like polar fleece pajama pants.</p>
<p>My oldest son and his wife are moving in to their first house, with a cute back yard. They love to entertain, especially for Shabbat lunch. I want to continue giving them eight gifts for every night at Chanukah–it’s just so much fun.</p>
<p>Yesterday at Target I saw all kinds of fun stuff so I am going with a theme and getting them a whole bunch of back yard fun: a bocce set, a croquet set, and a volleyball/badminton set, and a cornhole set. i also got some little, cheaper things–a set of long tongs for the grill, some solar lights…</p>
<p>I see nothing wrong with gift cards and letting them get to have a “free” shopping trip…who doesn’t love that?? </p>
<p>I think you can never go wrong with food, earphones, or something with their favorite sports teams. My dh always gets my nephew some ammo for hunting.</p>
<p>3bm103–if a kid asks for a gift card how does it scream "I know I have to give you something but I can’t be bothered to actually think of what you’d like? To me it says “you asked for a gift card, here it is, have fun shopping with it”.</p>
<p>My kids (13, 23 and 27) all like gift cards if they’re for a place they like. I would have no idea what tools S wants but he’d be able to get EXACTLY want he wants with a Lowes GC for example, or my D with the hair styling interests could find great things with a GC from her favorite beauty supply shop.</p>
<p>To the OP–if the guys are all about huntin’ and fishin’, why not get them something from those Duck Dynasty guys-there are t-shirts and DVD’s, etc. and they seem to have a huge following. I’ve watched a show or two and they’re FUNNY.</p>
<p>I bought my kids cute “stocking stuffers” at Ross–the small multi-purpose tool for your car with a scissors, screwdrivers & a bunch of other functions. Do the nephews live at home or are they on their own? Is there a favorite dining spot where they live? What about a gift card/certificate for that place? Favorite unusual/gourmet foods generally are a nice hit as well.</p>
<p>My SIL always gives cash, as do my folks. My kids LOVE it–D is 23 & S is 25. They actually prefer it over “stuff” and gift cards, but are grateful for whatever they receive.</p>
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<p>Me. I HAAATE to shop – and so a gift card for me is just another obligation to go out and do something I hate. My kids are right there with me – they hate to shop and hate gift cards. Similarly, I hate getting cash – I just stick it in the bank and end paying the gas bill with it. I never buy my self stuff so I like almost anything anyone buys for me.</p>
<p>How about a blaze orange stocking cap? A bunch of chemical hand and sock warmer packs? A nice stash of good high-energy trail mix. Hunters love all these things.</p>
<p>I tend to give Amazon gift cards so the recipient can get something they really want and it will be delivered right to them. If they hate to shop and don’t want something fun, then they can get something practical. I think it’s much better than getting a gift that screams “I have no idea what you’d like so got you something that has nothing to do with you” or “this was regifted and has nothing to do with you”. Both of which have happened to me.</p>
<p>I did send DS a bunch of inexpensive Chanukah gifts that I picked up at TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning and are either practical or silly. </p>
<p>If OP’s nephews are on their own, how about something for the kitchen like a waffle maker or rice cooker or hand blender? Maybe something practical for the car like a USB cigarette lighter adapter? Or a desktop “toy” like this: [Amazon.com:</a> Desktop First Strike Fisherman: Toys & Games](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Zing-Toys-ZG380-Desktop-Fisherman/dp/B00170OLQG]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Zing-Toys-ZG380-Desktop-Fisherman/dp/B00170OLQG)</p>
<p>I mentioned this on another thread but it is fun and an eye-opener as to how so little money can make a difference in someone’s life. A KIVA card. KIVA makes micro-loans around the world and for $25 you can invest in someone else’s dream. You can get your money back or keep re-investing. We did this as an office gift once and it was a real winner. We printed off the info and wrapped it up.</p>
<p>Many thanks for some great advice and suggestions. My DD said she would rather have a gift card, too, than have my sister pick out something for her that she might not use. I’ll just do as others have suggested and make the wrapping job fun!</p>