Gifts for a Teenage Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

Wish your boyfriend Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day gifts for teenage girlfriends abound, including fine chocolates, flowers and stuffed animals. However, Valentine's gifts specifically for teenage boyfriends are harder to find. Though stuffed animals and flowers are probably not favored by teenage boys, some of the gifts that teenage girls receive are not necessarily gender specific. Boys like candy, right? Even on a teenager's limited budget, shopping for a Valentine's day gift for your boyfriend can be easy.

Bake something sweet for him.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Boys like sweets, just as girls do. Bake your guy something sweet that screams happy Valentine's Day, such as cake, brownies or cookies. You know what he likes. Put a special message on the cake or cupcakes. Be creative, incorporate not only hearts into your masterpiece, but also put your initials and his initials in the icing.

Change it up -- You foot the bill for your Valentine's dinner.

Most teenage boys are fast food nuts.

Take your guy out to dinner and a movie. After all, doesn't he do that for you on a regular basis? You don't have to spend a lot of money. Take him to his favorite fast food restaurant if funds are running low. Surprise him with tickets for a guy movie and skip the chick-flick that he sits through for you.

Give him tickets for a sporting event and go with him.

Tickets to a big game will make you his hero.

Find out what is the in-season sporting event that appeals to him and surprise him with tickets. You might have to rely on one of his friends for information on this one. As a general rule, basketball is the in-season sport during Valentine's day. Go with him, buy the concession goodies and cheer on his favorite team with him. If basketball is not his game, purchase tickets for another upcoming season.

Play the sporting goods store card.

If he is a sports fanatic, he'll love a gift certificate from a sporting goods store. Even if he is not a sports fanatic, surely he will enjoy some sports wear at the sporting goods store, including T-shirts, hats and shoes. If you know his favorite team, forgo the gift certificate and purchase a team hat or other team clothing.

Resources

• dgreetings.com: Gifts for Boyfriend