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good stocking ideas for teenage boys

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ssd · 05/11/2015 08:13

I know its been done before but lets start a new thread to help us all!!

I'll start:-

hover ball by JML, seen this advertised on tv, about £11, looks ace for a boy who loves kicking something!

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00100001 · 05/11/2015 11:51

Lynx!
Socks
Hair gel (if he uses)
single tubes of Mars bars, Twix, rolos, etc
Boxers (rolled up and wrapped)
Chewing gum

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insan1tyscartching · 05/11/2015 13:30

Ds had this one year and loved it.
This was also a hit.
I buy tubs of chewing gum, a mug, stationery usually themed so football team/star wars/ game of thrones/ breaking bad, earphones are always useful.
Poundland had Nanoblocks last year that were selling for around a tenner in John Lewis.

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flatmouse · 05/11/2015 14:51

socks
smellies
one of those credit card [http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wallet%20ninja%2018%20in%201%20multitool&index=aps&hvadid=89164112686&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5938843874162880276&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3w0xmt5cj1_b&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 ninja] things that seem to be everywhere (and cheaper this year than when i got them last year!)
choc coins /other choc/hot choc spoons (hotel choc/lakeland)
guitar mount/hooks (for wall) (if they play!)
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=octostand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aoctostand&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 Octostand]

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flatmouse · 05/11/2015 14:51

Sorry!
ninja

Octostand

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flatmouse · 05/11/2015 14:54

Glosticks (poundland or the works)
Brainteaser game
small book (eg cheap version of the ones in xmas gifts in debenhams) - related to their hobby/sport/jokes/etc

Now i'll sit and watch everyone else's ideas for this year :)

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lambfam · 05/11/2015 18:41

Mine always argue over chargers so got them charger plugs in different colours last year. Also a wall charging holder like this:
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Bookmark
socks
lynx and hair gel too
sports tops from decathlon that dry quickly and roll up small

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MarkRuffaloCrumble · 05/11/2015 18:45

Can't face shopping yet, but I'm place marking for some time in December another day.

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WotNoLoobrush · 05/11/2015 19:04

Haven't looked at links yet but what about coffee/hot chocolate sachets?

Good thread btw.

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PennyHasNoSurname · 05/11/2015 19:07

Waterproof bluetooth shower speaker on ebay for a fiver

Wilkos do a little plastic blue elephant which is a stand for a mobile phone, £2

Ive got both of these for DH :-D

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PennyHasNoSurname · 05/11/2015 19:09

Wallet Ninja - credit card sized, has bottle opener, wratchet, etc all over it. Comes in a nice box too.

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eastmidswarwicknightnanny · 05/11/2015 19:20

Uv torch (just over £1 on ali express)

Funky flannel from anorak

Character boxers like marvel

Belt

Socks

Depending on age a mini vodka, bottle beer, tin Smirnoff ice (obv not encourage underage drinking but one with family on Xmas day)

Chocolate orange

Handy pks tissues

Condoms :)

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thunderbird69 · 05/11/2015 19:25

giftcard for coffee shop or cinema

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Makemineacabsauv · 05/11/2015 20:58

Yes Costa and Greggs vouchers were a hit with DS last year!

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annandale · 05/11/2015 21:03

Sponge bag? Are they still called that?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/11/2015 21:37

Starbucks chocolate coin and voucher.
Lynx
Headphones
Hot choc and marshmallows
6 pack of Coke/fizzy drink of choice - wrapped separately maybe
Barbecue sauce/ mini cereal packets / Nutella / grenadine syrup / chilli sauce etc
Bendy rulers and pens if young teens

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tassisssss · 05/11/2015 21:38

mine adores an annual (or 3)

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 05/11/2015 22:00

Our stocking gifts need to be £5 and under ('tis the Law )

Ds will be 16yo :

book from Hawkins Bazaar or similar
Simpsons Annual
Underwear (nothing jazzy, M&S trunks for him)
Lynx
Selection Box

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PennyHasNoSurname · 05/11/2015 22:03

Little tubs of Perinaise dip from Nandos. And yep, you can just walk in and buy them at the counter Grin I put ten in my sisters stocking once.

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ssd · 06/11/2015 08:11

there's a shop called menkind here, I got some things here yesterday, worth seeing if they have a website, great stuff for teenagers.

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Goodbetterbest · 06/11/2015 08:17

Different coloured chargers is GENIUS. Thank you thank you!

Brilliant thread. I have nothing useful to add, but I am inspired.

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madmotherof2 · 06/11/2015 08:29

Shamelessly place marking....

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MrsMolesworth · 06/11/2015 08:35

guitar picks
CDs
DVDs
graphic novels
big toblerone/chocolate orange
posh hot chocolate/coffee beans
coffee syrups
Viz annual
washbag
music poster
band merch or tee shirt
hair clay or wax
funny mug or drinking glass
penknife/torch/first aid kit of they're outdoorsy
indoor fireworks/sparklers

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BrendaFlange · 06/11/2015 08:48

Bottle of Root Beer
Box of Reeses Puffs cereal, available from the American shelf in Tesco
One of those survival / paracord bracelets or keyring
Skate Hut socks / rucsac

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00100001 · 06/11/2015 08:48

Wow, a lot of what mole has put are 'main' presents in this house!

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ssd · 06/11/2015 09:24

am pleased this thread will help some of us Grin

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