Gift Suggestions for Teenage Boys

Updated on December 20, 2013
M.P. asks from Peoria, IL
13 answers

We already got my nephews gift cards but want to get them something samll (around $10-$15) to open Any ideas?.

1 mom found this helpful

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

L.M.

answers from New York on

Here's some ideas...
lounge pants
movie tickets/gift cards
hats/gloves
iTunes gift card
ear buds

4 moms found this helpful

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.C.

answers from Rockford on

Are they older or younger teens? I have two boys who are 18 and 19, so I have some ideas, but your nephews may be younger. Mine like: body spray/shower gel/deodorant sets, fleece pj bottoms (can be sports teams), gift cards for places like fast food/starbuck/dunkin donuts since they are ALWAYS hungry, sports team keychain if they drive, scratch off lottery tickets if they are over 18 of course, treats like chocolate bars/zebra cakes/gum/popcorn tins, gift cards to mass/department stores for clothes and shoes, cold hard cash lol, itunes gift cards, a nice bible if appropriate, if in college a gift card to their bookstore. Good luck, it can be tricky shopping for boys!

4 moms found this helpful

F.W.

answers from Danville on

I always do new "PJ's" for ALL my kiddos at Xmas.

It is usually the 'gift ' they open on the 'eve' so they wear in on the morning for pics...

(they are now 24 and younger).

best

2 moms found this helpful

L.M.

answers from Dover on

Ear buds. Wallet (put gift card inside). Watch/keychain set. Cologne/Body Spray. Calendar of favorite sports team. Sports related book. CD or DVD.

2 moms found this helpful

D.B.

answers from Boston on

It depends a lot on whether they are 13 or 17! Lounge pants if you know their sizes. Key chains if they drive. NO Swiss Army knives! They will be suspended if they take them to school!!

Movie tickets are always good - you can get discounted ones from AAA if you are a member and if you know which participating theaters are near where your nephews live.

Body spray/deodorant packages are good for younger teens to encourage them to be cool and also fit to be around.

Popcorn in different flavors, trail mix or hot chocolate mixes (coffee if they are allowed) can be good for movie nights at home with their friends.

A stainless steel water bottle with a carabiner that clips onto their backpacks or sports bags is good for school, and way better for them than those terrible sports drinks like Gatorade and Vitamin Water. There is a healthy alternative to those energy shots that kids are abusing so you could tuck in some small sizes of those - you can buy on line. Let me know if you want the link for that although time is getting away from you I realize!

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

P.H.

answers from Chicago on

2 fun ways to wrap
1- buy a plastic maze box ( amazon)
2-wrap it in several graduated boxes($1store)
Bonus-put the money in a small box or envelope then put enough wrapping around it using duct tape or packing tape to disguise the package into a good size ball.
My teens found it entertain and fun to unwrap.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

A.L.

answers from Las Vegas on

I don't think I'd do a gift card, I 'd just give them the money... Teens seems to prefer it as such, this way, they can buy what they want or at least add the money you give them to whatever they might already have.. I know our cousins are like that. particularly the ones who now drive... they want gas money..

1 mom found this helpful

S.T.

answers from Washington DC on

fleecy lounge pants with classic superheroes on them (seriously- one of the most popular gifts i EVER got mine was a pair of teenage mutant ninja turtle fleecies!)
gourmet popcorn.
skull candy earbuds. doesn't matter if they need them today, they WILL need them soon, and will love to receive them now.
those stupidly expensive candy bars with maple bacon or bbq chips in 'em.
mini lego sets (they still love them!)
bacon scented votive yankee candles.
:) khairete
S.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

A.M.

answers from Dallas on

I would couple the gift card with games. I am getting my nephew Tenzi this year. Good luck!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

G.B.

answers from Boise on

A quality slingshot off of Amazon!
Fishing licence.
Fast food gift cards for milkshakes.
What are their hobbies?If they hike or backpack, a solar phone charger.
if they like to shoot , some fun paper targets.
Really high quality socks
Boys like visual things - (movie tix, DVD movies)
Do any play instruments - a capo or guitar strap, a music book, or guitar lessons?

T.F.

answers from Dallas on

I gave my 2 college aged nephews gift cards and I enclosed a small Swiss Army knife that attaches to the key chain. I did spend $20-25 for the knife. It's cute and functional.. My daughter carries one on her key chain as well.

Deck of cards? Warm socks? Neat t-shirt?

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.H.

answers from Minneapolis on

I agree with others--depends on the age. I also agree with many of the suggestions you've already gotten. Do they have wallets yet? Boys these days like smaller wallets--either sports ones or the "front pocket" type. My 17-year-old loves and uses the small wallet I got him last year--it's a "front pocket" type and has a magnetic money clip. They come in all price ranges. I think I paid $20 at Target, but there are less expensive models. Teenage boys these days often don't have back pockets and carry their phones, wallets, etc. in their front pockets. You could put the gift cards in them.

I have 14 and 17 year old boys. They like the fleece lounge pants already mentioned, they like "consumables" (food, gas money, iTunes gift cards, etc.), favorite sports team t-shirts. If they drive little things for the car can be nice--an appropriate air freshener, a waste bag, console organizer. My younger son likes video game guidebooks, humorous books, including favorite comic strips, joke books, sports trivia books.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

❤.M.

answers from Los Angeles on

MONEY!
CASH!

That and I love the idea of the Swiss Army knife.
I would give some cahs & the knife.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions