OT - Non-ordinary gift ideas for kids?

YEMTrey

YEMTrey

All kidding aside, I go the experience and memory way.  Spend the day with the child.  Movies, zoo, ice cream, museum, etc.

saluki2007

Danielson said:

http://www.amazon.com/WEDGiTS-Deluxe-Set-30-Piece/dp/B000068E3J
Best toy ever for kids and adults

Holy crap!  That girl is scary!

Slobberdog

Lifetime hunting/fishing permits. 

http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/Types_Permits.asp

stlcharcoal

Slobberdog said:

Lifetime hunting/fishing permits. 

http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/Types_Permits.asp

Good idea.....

I just looked to see if we have those in Missouri--YES!  Never knew about them.  Fishing one seems like a deal, the game one not so much since it doesn't cover deer, turkeys, and waterfowl.  If they ever hunt, it will be on our property anyway.  Even though I own large part of the river, I still have to have a fishing permit though.

Also, junior NRA memberships are $15/yr. 

theyolksonyou

stlcharcoal said:

Slobberdog said:

Lifetime hunting/fishing permits. 

http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/Types_Permits.asp

Good idea.....

I just looked to see if we have those in Missouri--YES!  Never knew about them.  Fishing one seems like a deal, the game one not so much since it doesn't cover deer, turkeys, and waterfowl.  If they ever hunt, it will be on our property anyway.  Even though I own large part of the river, I still have to have a fishing permit though.

Also, junior NRA memberships are $15/yr. 

Georgia's is a sportsmens license. Covers all stamps, tags, etc...  I see this in the stocking of my 13 yr old!  Thanks for the idea. 

DoubleEgger

theyolksonyou said:

stlcharcoal said:

Slobberdog said:

Lifetime hunting/fishing permits. 

http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/Types_Permits.asp

Good idea.....

I just looked to see if we have those in Missouri--YES!  Never knew about them.  Fishing one seems like a deal, the game one not so much since it doesn't cover deer, turkeys, and waterfowl.  If they ever hunt, it will be on our property anyway.  Even though I own large part of the river, I still have to have a fishing permit though.

Also, junior NRA memberships are $15/yr. 

Georgia's is a sportsmens license. Covers all stamps, tags, etc...  I see this in the stocking of my 13 yr old!  Thanks for the idea. 

Be sure to check the pricing schedule for youth. I remember it not being a very good deal when I bought my Sportsman 6-7 yrs ago

tarheelmatt

For NC, under a certain age, like 13-15, it is only like $250 for fishing and hunting.  After that age, it's $500. 

Focker

Yeah, at 38, lifetime fishing is the way to go.  Buy hunting license, tags annually.  Don't see myself climbing trees past 70, but ya never know. 

For the boy, he will get a Lifetime Sportsmen's(hunt/fish) for x-mas in the upcoming years.  This year, Santa is dropping off an adjustable bow.

stlcharcoal

DoubleEgger said:

 

Be sure to check the pricing schedule for youth. I remember it not being a very good deal when I bought my Sportsman 6-7 yrs ago

It's the most expensive when you're 16-30......it's $250 cheaper if you're under 16, then it drops a $100 when hit 30, 40, 50, etc.

DoubleEgger

Here is the fee schedule for GA. Pay $350 now, wait up to 13 years before you need one to save $150? There are windows of opportunity to save a few bucks (if your kid is 14...) but overall it's not a good deal. 

theyolksonyou

If you look at sportsmans license by year it's $55 so if a 14 yr old is into hunting and fishing it's a no brainer. Just for fishing with trout stamp is $14 so the payback is a bit longer for sure, but still there. I'm 43, no way I'm paying $500 to just fish till I'm 65 when I can get a free lifetime pass. 

Zmokin

I guess my suggestion is a gift shouldn't be what the giver thinks is cool, but should be something the recipient thinks is cool.  If the 2 year old will be ecstatic over savings bonds, by all means get them, but if you think the 2 year old or the 4 year old will see it as a worthless piece of paper, then you might want to get on the ground, roll around some, act and think like a little child, and figure out what they think would be a great gift to get.  My in-laws probably hate me for all of the loud noisy toys I have bought for my nieces and nephews over the years, but I know the kids loved them.

stlcharcoal

Zmokin said:

I guess my suggestion is a gift shouldn't be what the giver thinks is cool, but should be something the recipient thinks is cool.  If the 2 year old will be ecstatic over savings bonds, by all means get them, but if you think the 2 year old or the 4 year old will see it as a worthless piece of paper, then you might want to get on the ground, roll around some, act and think like a little child, and figure out what they think would be a great gift to get.  My in-laws probably hate me for all of the loud noisy toys I have bought for my nieces and nephews over the years, but I know the kids loved them.

Yeah, but if you give them a picture of the circus or something, and tell them they get to go there with you, they'll be pretty happy.  But just don't bail like my brother-in-law did on my 6 y/o when the circus came to town for the next two months. 

ksmyrl

Lots of great ideas here. We still use the bird ID book my now 10year old got for his 3rd birthday. Another great that we do...bird feeder and some bird seed. Or a hummingbird feeder. 

Fred19Flintstone

Give them a box wrapped in shiny paper.  Kids always play with the box instead of the gift that came inside it and they also like shiny things.  You can't lose!