How to Choose Stocking Stuffers for Teenage Boys
Past the age of 12, kids' interests in toys become more like those of adults. Try these ideas for some perfect stocking stuffers.
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Things You'll Need
- Sunglasses
- Wallets
- Calculators
- Portable CD Players
- Christmas Stockings
- Calligraphy Pens
- Pez Dispensers
- Candies
- Electric Razors
- Electric Toothbrushes
- Mens' Watches
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Concert Tickets
- Gift Certificates
- Movie Tickets
- Music Gift Certificates
- Post-it Notes
- Personal Organizers
- Cameras
- Film
- Baseballs
- Tool Sets
- Handheld Games
- Telephone Calling Cards
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Think about what a teenager can use. Pens, a day-planner, a key chain, a calculator, or a package of cool Post-it notes would all come in handy.
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Choose things that you know he will use, such as a pre-paid phone card, a camera and film, or a portable CD player.
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Look for things that are fun - a baseball, a Pez dispenser, battery-operated games, gift certificates for CDs, or tickets to a theme park, movie theater or sporting event.
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Consider items that will come in handy; for example, cologne, an electric toothbrush, a razor, a pocketknife, sunglasses, a watch, tools, or a wallet.
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Find a magazine that is in his area of interest and order a subscription for him. Let him know about it by sticking a note in his stocking.
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Keep in mind that cash will always be appreciated.
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Find out if he collects anything; add a few items to his set. If he collects sports cards, stick a pack or two in.
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gophergarden
Jan 06, 2011
Since I obviously have less money to spend than the family of the teenager who is sommenting, I guess the teens in my family won't want the measly gifts I usually put in their stockings. Favorite candies, gift cards for fast food and iTunes and gasoline. Wish I had known all this before. Live and learn. LOL -
Sep 13, 2006
Every member of our family has a stocking and everyone over the age of 12 can contribute to them. Gift certificates, jokes and love notes, snacks and special treats go over well. My son really enjoys the themes stockings. One year it was Lego, to complement the Technics set he received. The stocking contained spare parts not a part of the regular kits, a Lego key ring, a subscription, notes with Internet site addresses of related articles and photos, food items that stuck together, a disposable camera to shoot his new constructions, a family building night with supper and all certificate, and more (total $100). Another was a movie stocking including a rental subscription, a cinema gift certificate, microwave popcorn, seasonings, 2 favorite DVDs, a movie poster, 3D glasses, a certificate for a guys night including pizza, soda and snacks, a sleepover and brunch for him and 3 friends (total $100).
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Jan 16, 2006
The point of a stocking stuffer is to buy small things that fit in a stocking, of course. I find things such as chocolates and candies to be great for stocking stuffers. I am also a teenage boy and I do enjoy these things. I can't imagine getting $100+ gifts in my stocking, it's ridiculous, there is no point in doing that. I think that anything that can provide some fun time, no matter how silly, is worth putting in a stocking. Little things like magic trick cards, and other interesting objects are fun to open on Christmas, as well as the bigger, main gifts.
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Jan 13, 2006
For items teens everywhere will appreciate, and that won't break the bank, try the mega-warehouse stores like Costco. There you will find: popular DVDs, music CDs, hardcover and audio books, games, toys, bulk candy, inexpensive but stylish watches, T-shirts, sweatshirts and tons of other affordable gifts. For those who can afford more, they also sell plasma TVs, computers, digital cameras, and jewelry!
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Jan 13, 2006
For items teens everywhere will appreciate, and that won't break the bank, try the mega-warehouse stores like Costco. There you will find: popular DVDs, music CDs, hardcover and audio books, games, toys, bulk candy, inexpensive but stylish watches, T-shirts, sweatshirts and tons of other affordable gifts. For those who can afford more, they also sell plasma TVs, computers, digital cameras, and jewelry!
