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Teenage boys- help!

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sofakingcool · 17/12/2021 16:42

I've got two sons at either end of the teenage years (13 & 18)

DS1 - likes chocolate , clothes, fragrances, driving, F1, Rugby, being with friends/eating out

DS2 - likes savoury food, getting into clothes, gaming, cycling with friends

I've bought a few bits for each, but they are pretty boring! I'd love some inspiration for something a bit different? Has anyone seen anything?

Their ages have thrown me this year, DS1 works so earns money for things he wants, and DS2 is at that awkward age where he doesn't like toys, but doesn't really really love clothes/trainers etc

Any ideas?

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Scotlass · 17/12/2021 17:10

I have kids aged 12(nearly 13) and 22
DS (12) has a bit of a strange mix of stuff but its what he asked for other than a surprise beanbag chair and popcorn maker/kernels- lego, PS4 games, a switch game, guineas book of records and some small bits toiletries, pads, sweets

DD(22) has x2 perfume, and a bit of stuff she would normally use e.g toiletries, socks etc- she's getting money and the promise of day out shopping

We have theatre tickets for a show next year they don't know about that we will all enjoy so that's padding the stocking out

Hellocatshome · 17/12/2021 17:27

Things I have bought DS14
Gold chain
LED colour changing tape lights for around his ceiling.
Calvin Klein sliders
Football grip socks
Gymshark jogging bottoms
Boohooman shorts and socks
Book about his favourite football team
Sneaker balls (to put in footie boits to stop them stinking)
Crep trainer cleaning kit
Marshmallow toasting kit
One of those octopuses that can change from being happy to being sad

Opal8 · 17/12/2021 17:35

@sofakingcool

I've got two sons at either end of the teenage years (13 & 18)

DS1 - likes chocolate , clothes, fragrances, driving, F1, Rugby, being with friends/eating out

DS2 - likes savoury food, getting into clothes, gaming, cycling with friends

I've bought a few bits for each, but they are pretty boring! I'd love some inspiration for something a bit different? Has anyone seen anything?

Their ages have thrown me this year, DS1 works so earns money for things he wants, and DS2 is at that awkward age where he doesn't like toys, but doesn't really really love clothes/trainers etc

Any ideas?

Snap!!

Ds1 : main gift download ticket
T shirts, hoodies from his favourite tv shows, books, Speedway merch, beard trimmer and beard lotions.

Ds2 : main gift bedroom revamp
Chocolate fondue, Anime merch, plushies, art supplies, echo dot

Fivemoreminutes1 · 17/12/2021 19:13

Toastie maker
Soda stream
Lava lamp
LED remote-control colour-changing strip lights
Interactive T shirt
Build on brick mug
Cheese making/baking curing kit
Bluetooth shower speaker
Pictionary Air
Monopoly Builder/Cheater’s edition

Feckauras · 17/12/2021 20:11

Go karting voucher
Steam gaming voucher
Quirky Japanese sweets/savoury hamper
Favourite comedian/comedy tickets
Astronaut ice cream
Led strips for tv/monitors in rooms
Branded boxers and sports socks
Board games like bears vs babies, cards against humanity, exploding kittens etc
Lounge wear

sofakingcool · 17/12/2021 20:42

Wow some brilliant ideas, thanks so much! I've been so clueless this year and they haven't been helpful in the slightest.. ConfusedGrin

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Snowmonkeycoat · 20/12/2021 10:41

I have a rugby mad one, I get him a different Christmas rugby ball each year, Optimum and Ram do some cool ones.

JourneyToThePlacentaOfTheEarth · 20/12/2021 11:07

I have x2 ds aged 16 and 17. You're right, not easy to buy for. I've bought:

Refurbished Laptops needed for schoolwork
Tracksuits
Airpods refurbished
Slushie maker
Churros maker
Nike socks
Ralph Lauren pants
Nike gloves, socks and snood
Tickets to epl football match
Tshirts
Electric Shaver
Aftershave

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