is this a dumb Christmas gift idea - 7 yr old

[changedname]

My SIL apparently (according to Fil) goes to TRUS with my nephew nearly everyday to buy toys. He has so many and it's hard to keep up with what he already has and his new favourite thing so we are stumped every Christmas.

I got him a personalized book already and suggested to DH we also give him a $25 giftcard to TRUS with a message saying "Good for a special shopping treat with Uncle and auntie Noelcallum" to make it a big day out. We will probably take him for Mcdonalds for lunch also.

Is this lame? He also has a 3 yr old brother but we will get him a toy - make this a Big boy thing?

I'm not a mom so no idea if this is a good idea?

[h]

I think he will like it. My 5 year old loves gift cards--he thinks it is super cool to get to go pick out whatever he wants. He got a giftcard to the Lego store from a friend for his b-day and thought it was the best thing ever.

[birdmom]

What about a day out to the zoo or aquarium or something? Sounds like he has a ton of toys already, and he could get a cute souvenir from the zoo shop.

[changedname]

Ooh I like the idea of an outing.. no idea why I didn't think of that! thank you!

[beaver12]

We do outings with our nieces as gifts. They love it!

[countthestars]

We do outings too! I think I liked the Museum of Science as much as my godson

[Ashley&Scott]

I think an outing is a great idea!

[cjeanette]

For DS 7th birthday my parents gave him $100 and let him loose in a fancy toy store. He loved it.

I would consider a store besides TRU if he goes there a lot.

[barefootcontessa]

I say good idea.