{"id":14841,"date":"2013-12-11T14:35:10","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T14:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=14841"},"modified":"2013-12-11T15:43:15","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T15:43:15","slug":"day-17-christmas-present-ideas-for-boys-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2013\/12\/11\/day-17-christmas-present-ideas-for-boys-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 17: Christmas Present ideas for Boys #Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas Present Craft TRH<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I asked around for ideas of what things people associated with Christmas (for the <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/11\/06\/christmas-trh-book-advent\/\">Christmas TRH Book Advent<\/a>) and have to say that presents came up a lot. Making a toilet roll holder (trh) into a present was really easy and a good, cheap, way to help teach your children the art of wrapping. If they are good at it they can always help wrap up presents (unless in your house it is an elf that wraps them up).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_present_trh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14847\" alt=\"christmas presents for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_present_trh-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_present_trh.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_present_trh.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_present_trh.jpg?w=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I also used an off cut piece of wrapping that would have otherwise been wasted (recycled). Simply wrap the toilet roll holder in the paper, securing with tape. Then decorate as you would your presents \u2013 we added a sticky tape bow and label. You can use ribbon, bows and all manner of things to jazz up your present. We also just cheaply made a tag out of paper \u2013 but again you can get as fancy as you like.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This could also be a useful way of disguising wrapping something small by popping it inside &#8211; and changing its shape and size.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas Present idea &#8211; National Geographic Kids Subscription<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are going to have an alternative to a book again today because I think what makes a lovely present is a magazine subscription \u2013 and what better subscription than to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgeographic-kids.co.uk\/?infinity=gaw~Brand%2BUK%2BENG%2BSPART%2BREMAR~National%20Geographic%20Kids~33835051699~national%20geographic%20kids~e&amp;gclid=CPaX9_qjqLsCFSKWtAodgUYAYA\">National Geographic Kids<\/a> (For subscriptions call the hotline on 0844 322 1213)\u2013 encouraging children to think about nature and get outdoors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_mag.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14844\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_mag-215x300.jpg?resize=215%2C300\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_mag.jpg?resize=215%2C300 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_mag.jpg?w=367 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our copy came with a free bug which my little boy just loved the different textures \u2013 I think we will have to go out and explore what different textures we can find outside now too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_skylanders.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ngk_skylanders-300x212.jpg?resize=300%2C212\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A top present this Christmas is <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/09\/08\/skylanders\/\">SkylandersSWAPForce<\/a> and the additional characters \u2013 so my boys loved the fact that they were in this magazine. I think being in touch with what children like is really important in trying to engage them to do something else. The same is true with the feature on the film Epic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/epic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/epic-300x216.jpg?resize=300%2C216\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas Present idea &#8211; Dobble<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Another way to encourage children to &#8220;read&#8221; is through symbols &#8211; and visually. What better way than in a fun game &#8211; like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.esdeviumgames.com\/\">Esdevium Games Limited<\/a> popular game <strong>Dobble<\/strong>. 55 cards in a tin make up a game of speed, observation, and reflexes. Recommended for ages 6 up for 2-8 players. It is a bit like a game of snap &#8211; but with multiple images to try to find which one matches. Every card has 8 symbols on from a possible 50, but only one will match on each card Also featuring 5 different mini-games &#8211; The Well, the Towering inferno, Hot potato, Catch them all and the Poisoned gift. The game is simple to play, suitable for the family and easy to store and carry &#8211; especially good if you have any camping holidays or long journeys planned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/dobble.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14861\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/dobble-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/dobble.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/dobble.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/dobble.jpg?w=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Other Popular Christmas Present ideas for Boys this Christmas are<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Figures for <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/09\/08\/skylanders\/\">SkylandersSWAPForce<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/10\/06\/legoland-windsor2013\/\">Lego<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/08\/15\/smurf-2-its-all-about-the-people-you-take-on-your-journey\/\">Smurfs and a Smurf house<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"   aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/BFC_1622-34.jpg?resize=406%2C278\" width=\"406\" height=\"278\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/08\/07\/battlebox-bear-grylls-dangerous-den-kit-day-out-review\/\">Battlebox Bear Grylls Dangerous Den Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/dangerous_den.jpg?resize=393%2C295\" width=\"393\" height=\"295\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A good book like &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/09\/26\/omzak-the-space-cat-warrior-review\/\">Omzak the Space Cat Warrior<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/omzak.jpg?resize=179%2C251\" width=\"179\" height=\"251\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/12\/06\/stop-being-crude-the-croods-review\/\">The Croods<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/the_croods.jpg?resize=254%2C360\" width=\"254\" height=\"360\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/12\/03\/disneys-jake-and-the-never-land-pirates-who-shook-hook\/\">Disneys Jake and the Neverland Pirates Who Shook Hook Game<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Hook_on_hammock.jpg?resize=288%2C288\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">An Experience &#8211; like <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/11\/22\/go-ape-junior-review\/\">Go Ape<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/concentration-go-ape.jpg?resize=288%2C288\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/10\/15\/hot-wheels-10-in-1-super-set-review\/\">Hot Wheels 10-in-1 Superset<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/hot_wheels.jpg?resize=281%2C281\" width=\"281\" height=\"281\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2013\/08\/28\/micro-scooters-comparison-review\/\">Micro Scooter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Christmas present ideas for boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/ramp_test.jpg?resize=302%2C302\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">But the Number 1 wanted Christmas Present this year is the <strong>Playstation 4. Note\u00a0<\/strong>there are different packages so you do not have to get one that is an 18.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ps4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14860\" alt=\"Christmas Present ideas for Boys\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ps4-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ps4.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ps4.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ps4.jpg?w=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I have received some of the above products in order to review them. 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