FE Gifts for Boys - The DIS Discussion Forums

jeniamt · 11-13-2009, 08:41 PM

I am really at a loss and need some inspiration.... FE gifts for boys. I made something for the girls, and have a highlighter and glow bracelets for each cabin. But, I would really like to make something for the boys. I'm working at the 11th hour here so it can't be too complicated or require ordering anything. We leave for WDW on Thursday and cruise a week from tomorrow.

Thanks!

AbsyBabsy · 11-13-2009, 08:55 PM

I went to the dollar store and bought inflatable balls.

Luckymomoftwo · 11-13-2009, 09:32 PM

check out your local Target store....the dollar section has had some really cool Mickey Mouse merchandise lately. Little tin containers, notebooks with, pens, dry erase message boards. And like I said, they're MICKEY MOUSE...not some of the "kiddie" characters. OR.....I'm not sure how much you're looking at spending on each teenage boy, but they might like a $5 gift card for the game room on the ship. Good luck! And have a fun vacation!!!

tjbaggott · 11-13-2009, 10:12 PM

Dollar store items are great, think LOOT bag type items. Some things my sons enjoyed and some things I gave for Boys FE's are: Candy, Gum, pencils (fancy pirate ones), pirate accessories, stickers, tatoos, disney note pads,
light up laser rings, glow sticks, sudoko books, pirate and disney beach balls.....

disneyfreak1 · 11-13-2009, 10:38 PM

If you want to make something, check out this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....980639&page=19

Post #276 has great ideas for boys...either the game pads or bookmark would be great.

Fatima1922 · 11-13-2009, 10:53 PM

Check out Oriental Trading.com. They may have stuff you can get for boys but not sure about the shipping cost for rush delivery.

justmestace · 11-14-2009, 12:00 AM

Someone already mentioned the temporary pirate tattoos, which is one I use, but my son also just likes to get the candy if people leave some.

sherreis · 11-14-2009, 08:40 AM

Jeni,

Cutting it kind of close, aren't you?

Just teasing, cause I'm in the same boat so to speak.

BTW - don't do bookmarks (hint, hint)

missjudit · 11-14-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherreis

Jeni,

Cutting it kind of close, aren't you?

Just teasing, cause I'm in the same boat so to speak.

BTW - don't do bookmarks (hint, hint)

Hey, I am in the same boat.

Still cleaning for the Turkeys that are coming to my house tomorrow.

Can't wait to see you Sherreis. Did you see Paula's post about the bracelets?

Judi

jeniamt · 11-14-2009, 12:21 PM

Boys are hard , especially for someone like me. Not much I can sew a boy. Thanks for everyones advice.

Soccermom-Cheri · 11-14-2009, 01:03 PM

depending on the age, you could always get arcade cards from Quartermasters. Depending on the # of boys and their ages, it would be an easy thing to pick up when you get on board.

HillPete · 11-14-2009, 02:00 PM

What if you sewed a special Mickey-fabric pirate bandana? Or a Harry Potter hat (not Disney, I know, but I made them once for my boys and they are easy and they like them!). A Mickey-fabric drawstring pouch filled with candy?

SmallWorld71 · 11-14-2009, 10:13 PM

Hmmm...
Both my boys collect key chains. I saw some homemade ones on the homemade FE thread.
Lanyards can be good.
Any kind of puzzle or game would be good.
I would also suggest anything that has to do with pirates, sports or food...

If you are looking for something with a Disney character, their favs are Donald, Nemo and Stitch. Goofy and Tigger would work as well.

Something with a nautical theme would work well, too.

Although you can't make something "pretty" for the boys, I find that they like to collect things just as much as the girls.

krazy4crusing · 11-14-2009, 10:47 PM

Our DS 5 LOVED the tattoos! He could do them himself albeit upside down in many cases

!! He had a lovely selection of "tats" on his arms for the duration of the cruise and then some!

He loved the Pirate ones the best!

He also loved the glow bracelets and enjoyed making very long connecting rows of them. When he was done with them we used them to light up our stateroom at night. We hung them on the door knobs around the room. Great night lights!

It doesn't matter what you get, the guys will just be impressed

that there is something in the pocket for them!

Have an awesome cruise!

Mom22tinks · 11-15-2009, 07:04 AM

How about making eye patches for them? Just cut felt i the right shape, add elastic and you are good to go!

11-13-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
jeniamt Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Annapolis Posts: 337	FE Gifts for Boys I am really at a loss and need some inspiration.... FE gifts for boys. I made something for the girls, and have a highlighter and glow bracelets for each cabin. But, I would really like to make something for the boys. I'm working at the 11th hour here so it can't be too complicated or require ordering anything. We leave for WDW on Thursday and cruise a week from tomorrow. Thanks! __________________ DH , Me , DD (9) , DS (8) , DD (3) , DS (born Feb 1)

11-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
Luckymomoftwo DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hobart, Indiana Posts: 828	check out your local Target store....the dollar section has had some really cool Mickey Mouse merchandise lately. Little tin containers, notebooks with, pens, dry erase message boards. And like I said, they're MICKEY MOUSE...not some of the "kiddie" characters. OR.....I'm not sure how much you're looking at spending on each teenage boy, but they might like a $5 gift card for the game room on the ship. Good luck! And have a fun vacation!!! __________________ ME DH DS(10) DD(6) ºoº My family and friends all think I'm crazy because I live, eat, and breathe Disney. I just can't seem to get them to join in on my passion of all things Disney. ºoº

11-13-2009, 10:12 PM	#4
tjbaggott DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,742	Dollar store items are great, think LOOT bag type items. Some things my sons enjoyed and some things I gave for Boys FE's are: Candy, Gum, pencils (fancy pirate ones), pirate accessories, stickers, tatoos, disney note pads, light up laser rings, glow sticks, sudoko books, pirate and disney beach balls..... __________________ Visit my PhotoBucket Here! http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s49/forhere2there/ Visit my PRE TRIP REPORT HERE! http://disboards.com/showthread.php?...4#post33846824

11-13-2009, 10:38 PM	#5
disneyfreak1 Willing to tag for tickets Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA Posts: 482	If you want to make something, check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....980639&page=19 Post #276 has great ideas for boys...either the game pads or bookmark would be great. __________________ WDW 50+ times Emerald Seas 1975 Carnival Mardi Gras 1981 NCL Seaward 1992 Disney Magic 03/17/01, 3/22/03, 3/28/09 Carnival Celebration - Christmas 2004 Disney Wonder 07/21/05 RCCL Freedom of the Seas 03/30/08 Carnival Sensation 09/18/08, 7/23/09 Disney Wonder coming up December 10, 2009

11-14-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
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11-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
AbsyBabsy Disney Diva Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 333	I went to the dollar store and bought inflatable balls. __________________ AbsyBabsy The Young Family Cruisers Wonder 1/28/10 Meet! http://disboards.com/showthread.php?...1#post34497465 Wonder 2/25/10! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post34497566 Dream 4/7/11 Meet! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1#post34325513 AmandaEd Abi Nanny Jackie Charlie Izzie Bailey DISNEY CRUISE Wonder 2006, Magic 2007, Wonder 2008, Magic 2009, Wonder 2009 Next cruises January 2010,February 2010 and May 2010 then... The DREAM 2/27/2011!!!WORKING ON PLATINUM!!

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11-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#6
Fatima1922 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 252	Check out Oriental Trading.com. They may have stuff you can get for boys but not sure about the shipping cost for rush delivery.

11-14-2009, 08:40 AM	#8
sherreis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MD Posts: 1,924	Jeni, Cutting it kind of close, aren't you? Just teasing, cause I'm in the same boat so to speak. BTW - don't do bookmarks (hint, hint) __________________ Sherri Me DH DS 14 DS9 Last trip to WDW in 10/08 -- CSR

11-14-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
jeniamt Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Annapolis Posts: 337	Boys are hard , especially for someone like me. Not much I can sew a boy. Thanks for everyones advice. __________________ DH , Me , DD (9) , DS (8) , DD (3) , DS (born Feb 1)

11-14-2009, 01:03 PM	#11
Soccermom-Cheri one beachfront bungalow on Castaway Cay, please oh, yes please, a big helping if Harrison Ford! A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,376	depending on the age, you could always get arcade cards from Quartermasters. Depending on the # of boys and their ages, it would be an easy thing to pick up when you get on board. __________________ Addicted to the Magic of the Mickey Boat.

11-14-2009, 02:00 PM	#12
HillPete Secret Simba Fan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 478	What if you sewed a special Mickey-fabric pirate bandana? Or a Harry Potter hat (not Disney, I know, but I made them once for my boys and they are easy and they like them!). A Mickey-fabric drawstring pouch filled with candy? __________________

11-14-2009, 10:13 PM	#13
SmallWorld71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Massachusetts Posts: 2,239	Hmmm... Both my boys collect key chains. I saw some homemade ones on the homemade FE thread. Lanyards can be good. Any kind of puzzle or game would be good. I would also suggest anything that has to do with pirates, sports or food... If you are looking for something with a Disney character, their favs are Donald, Nemo and Stitch. Goofy and Tigger would work as well. Something with a nautical theme would work well, too. Although you can't make something "pretty" for the boys, I find that they like to collect things just as much as the girls. __________________ me DH DS14 DS10 DD6 Zeke

11-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
krazy4crusing Zippadeedodah! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 188	Tattoos Our DS 5 LOVED the tattoos! He could do them himself albeit upside down in many cases !! He had a lovely selection of "tats" on his arms for the duration of the cruise and then some! He loved the Pirate ones the best! He also loved the glow bracelets and enjoyed making very long connecting rows of them. When he was done with them we used them to light up our stateroom at night. We hung them on the door knobs around the room. Great night lights! It doesn't matter what you get, the guys will just be impressed that there is something in the pocket for them! Have an awesome cruise! __________________ DH DW 3 kidlets 1984 Offsite 2004 POR 2009 POP & DCL Magic Magical Maternity Leave Pre-Trippie http://www.disboards.com/showthread....2#post33379672 [url="http://www.cassworld.ca/bobers.htm"] [/URL

11-15-2009, 07:04 AM	#15
Mom22tinks Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 62	How about making eye patches for them? Just cut felt i the right shape, add elastic and you are good to go! __________________ Jessica 12/07 Disney Wonder 12/08 Disney Wonder 08/09 Disney World

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