What is a decent amount to spend on a 17 year old child for christmas?
925484
That will largely depend on the child, and of course, your financial situation.\nMy parents used to spend about $300 a piece on us when we were in high school.\n\nAlthough, I have to tell you that the most meaningful gift I ever got only cost $12. It was the missing book from a collection I had.... If you're thoughtful and can find something that they really want and will cherish, there isn't any need to go that high.
830592
there are tons of craft bazaars going on this time of year.  maybe bake some treats and sell them.  trust me, at 1.5 years old they still don't get christmas.  even if he only has 3-4 small things to open he'll be thrilled!!!  good luck!
805242
I would go for a fun present for Christmas, here are some cute ideas:\nBratz sewing machine $39.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994649\n\nBratz dance mat $24.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4016656\n\nBratz CD boombox $38.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994663\n\nBratz Text and Call walkie talkies $49.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994660\n\nTwister Moves DVD $29.86:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5128699\n\nAny Scene It game (my kids love this game):\nhttp://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=4171&search_query=scene+it&ic=24_0\n\nHappy Holidays!
907586
Depends where you are are and how you sell it.\n\nYou will get more selling it to a parent for Christmas than by taking it to one of these "cash converter" type stores - perhaps twice as much?\n\nIf you want to see how much they go for in your area look at Ebay - depending on what controllers / games are included will make a lot of difference too.
1038363
Depends on his interests.  Gift cards are always great at that age.  If he likes sports then a sporting good store, if he loves to read get him a bookstore one.  If he likes games then give him Wal-Mart or Target.  I have a nephew the same age- I always go gift cards and he loves it.
958966
$25 gift card definitely! I'm 13 so I would pick that too. Here's some places you can buy her a gift card:Best Buy/Hollister/Forever 21/Wetseal/Barnes&Noble/Target/Walmart/Starbucks/American Eagle.
787906
Depending on how much you are looking to spend, here are some idea's.\n\n1- buy some premade cookie dough (get two kinds), two bags of chocolate chips, 1 bag of small pretzal twists or large pretzal rods, and some cute tins or plates at the dollar store.   Bake the cookies, but make the cookies smaller than normal sized, to get more cookies from each log.   Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler (or stick a small pot in a larger pot which should have water in it). Once it's melted, dip the pretzals in it, and let them cool on a sheet of wax paper. Arrange a few cookies, and some pretzals on each plate. You can add a handful of Christmas candy and a candy cane to the top, too. \n\n2- Go to Wal-Mart, get some glass vases or -large- glass candle holders, a few bags of potpourrie, and some strands of 20 count Christmas Lights. There are $1.00 bags of potpourrie there in the same aisle as the candle holders & vases, in crafts. The vase I used cost $1.97, and the lights are $.97. Put some of the lights in the vase, then add potpourrie, the put more of the lights in, then potpourrie. Repeate until you have all the lights in the vase. Leave the cord hanging out, though, and either tape it to the glass, or tie a ribbon around the holder to tie it into place. When plugged in, the lights heat the potpourrie, and they smell wonderful, any time of the year. Cost- $4.00 each.  Alternativly, I found slightly smaller vases at Dollar Tree yesterday, $1.00 each. I found much bigger bags of potpourrie for $1.00 as well, and sets of 35 lights for $1.00 each. For $5.00, I was able to buy 2 lights, 2 vases, and 1 potpourrie, so I made them for $2.50 each. I use these year round in my bathrooms as night lights & air freshners. \n\n3- A gift card for $5-10 for a local video store, one of those buckets of microwave popcorn, a box or two of "movie theater" candy (which can be aquired for $1.00/box at both Dollar Tree & Walgreens), and a soda or two. Or, to up the price a bit more, get a Popcorn style bowl for the popcorn, and some matching cups for the soda. Exchange a bucket for a box of microwave popcorn- movie theater style with extra butter!\n\n4. Gift cards for McDonalds- who doesn't stop to eat out once in a while?\n\n5. Get a gift card to a local pizza place, a gift card to the local video rental place, and a set of cute plastic plates & cups to eat & drink from.\n\n6. Hit Dollar Tree for lots of small things, and make gift baskets- candles, tree ornaments, bath products, small toys, candy, dishes, music CD's and so much more. You can get a handful of several different things, and personalize each basket.\n\n7. Get stuff for a game night- a fun adult type board game (like Battle of the Sexes, Scattergories, Taboo, etc), a deck or two of cards, and a bag of potato chips, as well as a bowl to put them in. For kids, get a kid board game, and a deck of kid card games, like go fish.\n\nHope some of those idea's help!
784864
It depends on how much you want to spend on him really - and also if you want to get him two rather than one pressie.  If you are in the UK how about something like Red Letter Days (who are no more) used to do?  You know, driving challenges, hot air balloon trips, skydiving etc. - I think Boots and W H Smith do similar ones and I'm sure other high street retailers do too.  How about a magazine subscription for the year for something appropriate?  A personalised number plate - you can get these pretty reasonably priced from DVLA now.  An iPod - or download voucher?  A weekend away somewhere?  Good luck - at least you've still got a few weeks.
67861
1st of all 2 years is a fairly long time not to know what to get someone for there birthday. Anyway to me my 25th was nothing special so you dont have to worry about doing anything extra.  The only birthdays that are to made a big deal about is 30,40, 50 etc.  Then it depends on your budget as well as interest.  If you are looking for something somewhat cheap you can get some lingerie and tie a bow around yourself.  a more conservitive approach would be a DVD collection of a television series that he likes.  If he is into sports or concerts 2 tickets to an event is a gift you cant go wrong with in my eyes.  I hope this helps and good luck.\n\nDan
769379
If he is in preschool...buy him a PS2. He's not going to be aware of the difference. Those are about $150 or less.
907051
hmm....ive been having the same problem. idk what to get ppl 4 xmas!! umm 12 yr. old...hmm maybe something from the mall if shes girly...or gift cerifricates...umm computer games. CD's. if she has an ipod you could get her a gift card w/ itunes money...stuff like that. am i helping??
866938
My daughter is 8, and here's some fairly inexpensive stuff she likes:\n\nArt supplies (sketch pads, markers, stickers, beads, yarn and knitting needles)\n\nMagic Treehouse books\n\nMusic CDs and DVD movies\n\nHair-styling stuff (barettes, fancy clips and scrunchies, brushes and combs)\n\nLotion, bath stuff (but steer clear of bubble bath!)\n\nNail polish\n\nWal-Mart gift card!! She loves shopping for her own stuff!\n\nGood luck.
914468
go to gifts.com\n\nit helps you decide based on the person's age, gender and personality
1091914
It depends on what he is going to use it for. Usually if it is just for school work, children games, email etc. then you can pick up a really cheap on on Ebay. The price is right and it will get the job done!
539999
what is the budget?\na gift card is the safest way to go.
852624
If you want to buy something and you are to young then I would recomend you ask someone else buy it for you. Someone who is older (meet the age requirements of 18 or older) and do not mind spending 5 min on amazon. Also make sure you get your parents permision. You do not want your parents to make a huge argument around christmas when your item arives in the mail. You can ask one of your parents to do it if you need to be safe. Always ask the one that says Yes.\n\n*Hint never ask them when they are together. Ask them when they are seprate* It is much easier to pursuade one then two people.
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it depends what she's expected to do with the money... fun stuff only?  or is she expcted to buy school lunches?  clothes?  movies?\n\nwill you still buy the child books or treats? or is he on his own?  \n\nAt age 8, I started my kid at $2/week, and she got a $.50 raise at age 9 and again at age 10.  I expect that she'll be up to $5 by age 12.  Anyway she is not expected to contribute her allowance toward any regular expenses, and can spend her allowance pretty much how she chooses, within my guidelines.  \n\nGood luck!