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DS1 is 14 at the end of the week, ideas needed please .

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 10:08

He has already had his Birthday present. A laptop which cost a bit more than I would have liked but it's done now.

DH says no more spending but he would say that. But DS1 has nothing to open on the day. Sad
What small things could I get to wrap?

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usualsuspect · 23/06/2013 10:13

Chocolate,lynx?

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 10:23

Thanks usual , Boxes of Maltesers in Poundland, so may go mad and get two? Lynx also good-possibly the body wash stuff too?

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Madamecastafiore · 23/06/2013 10:27

Can you pup to cheap shops and get 14 presents?

Tesco Has chocolate orange for £1 at present.

A body wash, deodorant?

Pound shop often does fun sort is stuff you could buy for him too.

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usualsuspect · 23/06/2013 10:31

Yes pound shop, for ipod, phone covers, novelty socks,a novelty mug

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 10:31

Oh that's a nice idea Madame 14 little presents. I like that.

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usualsuspect · 23/06/2013 10:32

Card factory good for birthday mugs and coasters

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 10:37

Ooh, we have a Card factory in town I will go and look.

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monikar · 23/06/2013 11:37

Are there any small bits he needs for school for next year? Not very exciting but you will have to get them anyway. Does he need a geometry tin for maths (about £2 I think)? A new pencil case? A certain calculator?

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 11:49

I will check with him monikar, he always needs something in that department.

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bigTillyMint · 23/06/2013 17:25

Do not buy aerosol Lynx!!!

I have a similar dilemma as DD will be 14 in a month and has already got her phone, but is obviously hoping for some more presents.... Girls are much easier to choose for than boys though!

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 17:27

Grin Tilly

My other dilemma is he has invited 5 friends round for the day on Saturday. But just to hang out here. What will they do all day? Confused

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bigTillyMint · 23/06/2013 17:36

Hmmm. x-box/TV?Grin

DD is organising a joint partaaayyy with her mate - 10 girls for a sleepover here, I thinkShock I can't believe DH agreed to it - she caught him in a weak moment after her Parent's Eve!

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 17:38

I know it sounds awful Tilly but he doesn't want anything 'organised' and says they will be fine comandeering the living room and playing PS3/watching TV. then might go over the fields and play footy.

Shall I organise Pass the Parcel or something? Grin

10 girls for a sleepover? Shock

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bigTillyMint · 23/06/2013 17:44

I reckon they'll be fine - DS did similar for his 12th birthday. Very easy for me!

I know! And she wants to do a spa-type thing. All I can think about is keeping the room safe and clean!

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 17:48

I worry a bit because DS1 is not a natural host and some of the lads are quite full on IYKWIM. I suppose I will just keep supplying the pop and crisps and ring for a pizza when instructed.

DH and i are not allowed to speak though. Grin

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bigTillyMint · 23/06/2013 17:57
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DeathByTray · 23/06/2013 18:01

14 year old boys will be more than happy left with the X box / playstation or DVDs to entertain them with access to an ample supply of snacks & drinks. No hosting required whatsoever. Grin

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DeathByTray · 23/06/2013 18:03

In fact, most of the DSs' friends know where our snack cupboard is and have been helping themselves for years.

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 18:04

I hope so Death, I am used to one or two mates but not 5 of them. Just hope they all turn up now. He goes to a school 12 miles away so no walking round here.

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DeathByTray · 23/06/2013 18:07

Five teenagers could get a bit rowdy so have some earplugs handy Grin

Try not to worry - it will be absolutely fine, I'm sure.

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 18:12

What happened to the soft play parties with squash and party bags and Power Rangers? Sad

It's all gone too fast.

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bigTillyMint · 23/06/2013 18:17

DS is pretty lary, and so are most of his friends, but 5 is just about bearable!

I know Sparkling, I am missing those days when you could oversee everything and know that you could keep them safeSad

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DeathByTray · 23/06/2013 18:22

It's all very "Kevin and Perry" when they are that age. Parents are an embarrassment to their own teens and MUST NOT BE SEEN but all of their friends are really lovely & polite to you.

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Sparklingbrook · 23/06/2013 18:58

There will be eye rolling by all parties Death. Grin

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monikar · 23/06/2013 19:21

We used to leave the party kids downstairs with the food and drink out on the table and they would help themselves in between watching DVDs and playing xbox. They were very very loud.

I only came downstairs to open the door to parents arriving to collect as then I was only embarrassing for the minimum amount of time.

Just a thought - if DS and his mates are at the lynx stage, I would open all the windows in good time before they arrive.

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