Can I see your present lists for older teenage boys please?

[FelicityGraceSpoon]

I have the following on my list for my just turned 17 year old boy - he won't receive it all but they're ideas under consideration! Would love to see your lists

Theragun (this I have bought already - managed to get one for under £100)

Xbox series X (hoping for another price drop)

iPad - his existing one is 5 years old and used daily

Nike Tech tracksuits / Fred Perry hoodie / Ralph Lauren tracksuit / Nike t shirts / Nike dri fit tracksuits

Fiddle cubes + toys

Home made sweets and crisps hamper

Crimpit

I caved and got the crimpits. 😂

As far as budgets are concerned, I have mixed feelings.

I was brought up in proper poverty but my parents always worked and made Christmas special. I never got any big ticket items, but everything I got was chosen with care and loved by me and my siblings.

I think I over compensated when DC were children and teens and have been lucky to be able to spoil them with high cost gadgets etc. I'd never get into debt for presents though. On reflection I didn't need to buy them so much but in fairness they've always been thankful, never greedy and never asked for what they were given.

My best memory is DS2 saying one year that santa was amazing as he never knew what he wanted but when he opened his gifts it was like santa had been in his head and chosen things he never knew he wanted but loved. That made my heart so full. 😊

Anyway, at 23 and 22, they don't really need any big things and they aren't greedy so I get not a lot of ideas from DS2 and nothing from Ds1 at all. DS1 is autistic, DS2 is dyspraxic and probably had undiagnosed ahd. He certainly has an executive functioning disorder. Oftentimes his gifts are replacements for things he's misplaced or broken!

I think I've got plenty for Ds1 and it's added up to £170. Just some sweets and bits for a stocking and he's done. I'll spend a similar amount on DS2 but he's still a student so might need a bit extra. I tend to kit him out in clothes a bit at Christmas and birthdays. He doesn't care about labels so it's generally jeans, t shirts and a jumper or two and underwear. He's quite hard on clothing. DS1 isn't, in facr I had to through away some pants I saw on the airer that must be about 10 years old! They weren't looking their best and no idea how they still fitted 😂

So yes lots of ideas for all budgets but Christmas is definitely a time where the thought counts!

https://beevive.com/collections/bee-revival-kits

bought some of these too

In case it's of interest, DS1 likes the plain SAF t shirts from Abercrombie and Fitch. Usually bought on sale. They have no label in the neck and are lovely soft cotton which is great for sensory issues. They wash and wear well too.

@AvengedQuince made the price up - can't remember for the life of me what I paid

Following with interest - it's ds1's 18th next week so haven't really thought about Christmas yet for him.

Ds2 - 14
Trainers
Lego speed champions car
Canterbury rugby shorts
Rugby ball

Oh OK, someone else then said £3 too and I was like 'oh shit I bought from the wrong site!'

Great idea's x here!!

Thanks so much - I’ll have a look.

My 2 Ds's are 19 and 16 and between them have either asked for or I've planned to get:-
Galaxy ear buds (£49 on Amazon with student discount)
Various clothes
Trainers
Various vinyl lps
Heated throw
Electric toothbrush
LED strip lights
Gift cards (eg. Uber eats, Xbox live, steam etc)
Retro football shirt
Pyjamas
Socks, boxers etc
Sweets/chocolate
Band t-shirt

@Sticktoslimmingworld I love the beevive, I want one for me 🐝🐝🐝

Decent razors
Shaving balm
Air fryer cookbook
Settlers of Catan
Toblerone
Crimpit
Hot sauce

Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo Bars (Full Box of 60 Chocolate Bars) x 18g Each RRP 25p https://amzn.eu/d/ew1l1Ka

Please explain what Crimpets are!

@Bbq1 here

Air pod cleaner is genius

I would look at cex online for consoles and games and buy them used dont buy instore as you cant return them if you want to. presents ideas for older boys. not many series x and ps5 games out and they are a fortune look at used ps4 games they are dirt cheap. A really great cheap present is get his phone number and the word reward engraved both sides on a dog tag at any key cutters or get it from ebay deep engraved on a black disc. then get him to add them to his keys he will never lose them again

Quest 3 or quest 2 3 is better quality 2 can be user hacked which is good
BOBO M2 pro strap for the quest headset
mpow earbuds not overpriced airpods
soundcore speaker on amazon
smart watch like huawei gt4 or a casio gst-b500d for a hybrid.
shp9500 headphones for at home use.
farenheit aftershave.
stepone underwear is amazing
game of thrones complete box set or dexter
eurohike transit bag from blacks.
mutiple pairs of exactly the same socks same colour and pattern. around 15 pairs. makes washing matching etc really easy. bin his old ones
echo dot speaker.
smart plugs or bulbs to go with speaker
bahco sl25 ratchet set if he has a car or motorbike £20
2p 2s decathlon frame tent £130
timber ridge camping cot £50
sportneer camping chair £26
lanktoo camping light £26
utopia coverless duvet £22
utopia pillowcases to match the above. £9
buckwheat pillow if he like firm pillows £40
zizor foam slippers £20
really useful 24L box and 10x suspension files £18
tweezer guru 4 piece set £13
iniu powerbank
neosmuk 15kg magnet hooks
garberiel 3 pack usb pen light
sealskinz waterproof beanie
all the farcry games for ps4
hibd fishing lanyard great for keys
a set of 5Amp cables on amazon for his phone unless he uses iphone
nylon canvas webbing belt set of 2 £13
if he rides a motorbike a denali soundbomb not the mini version
silver novsight led bulbs with fans for his car or motorbike check about cabus.
ezy dose ear wax removal kit
FHM little book of jokes
dar al shabab 100ml perfume smells the same as paco rabane la excess
terry pratchet books
dean r koontz books especially "the taking"
where to go and when book
lego technic car kit

Mine are older and their stockings are small pillowcase sized sacks which I've found cheaper to fill than actual stockings. So far I've got ordered:

Pyjamas (Sainsburys with 25% off)
Boxers/Trunks (Just Wears seam free - expensive but struggled to find seam free underwear)
Toiletry sets (Bulldog/Nivea Ultimate bought with Nectar/Clubcard prices)
Hive game recommended on an earlier thread
Shin Liners/Cycling socks
Book/Calendar

Still to get:
Socks - Christmas family tradition
Chocolate - probably a selection box but need to check how much room is left
Beer? - last year I found a single bottle of Christmas beer in a tube but not seen them so far this year.

Have also just ordered crimpets!

I think that will come in around £125 each and then they usually get £100 towards something they want. Last year it was towards trainers for one and hockey shoes for they other.

I did wonder if my ds' disinterest in presents was an autistic thing. He really dislikes the "fuss" of christmas so we try to keep it pretty low key and he will often get his presents early if he is with his dad's family for christmas day. Good to have the suspicions confirmed as not outlandish. Hope your ds enjoys his gifts

Seeing beer mentioned I bought a single can of a Christmas beer from Home Bargains.

It probably won't be that nice being a novelty flavour,bhence just the one can, but worth a try.

For those taken aback by the cost of some of the presents on here, you should take a look at the similar thread running for teen/pre-teen girls! No Crimpits or similar in sight on there! It's all about 4 different types of trainers plus airpods plus new iPhone plus Christian Dior lip glosses and other wildly expensive make up items. I am so glad my 13 year old DD is a tomboy and doesn't want any of this - other than just the 1 pair of Nike trainers!! I think some of the suggestions on this thead for our DS's are great and definitely a lot more budget friendly! Just off to buy some Crimpits now!

Glad I held out now for the Xbox. It's price dropped this week so managed to get it for £333.

So with the theragun (bought for a steal!) and a tv (an existing one we bought for ourselves two months ago which is just too big for the room we wanted it to go in but will be perfect on his bedroom wall!) that is one teenage boy well and truly done!

Thanks for all the ideas, have definitely taken advantage of a few!

Another mumsnetter crimpit order here too. 😅at this rate mumsnet should be getting some royalties

Good call @ScarlettDarling My DS loves salt spray but rarely buys it for himself so that's perfect for his stocking!

Another crimpit BOGOF purchase here. Crimpit HQ must have rumbled us by now🤣. Also got the BOHOF Crimpit recipe book. One for DS who is off to university next September and the other for DD's boyfriend.

DS is off to study music so I bought him these guitar shaped teaspoons. Will hopefully be a talking point in halls:

Guitar Coffee Teaspoons, 7pcs Stainless Steel Musical Coffee Gifts Sets for Man Cute Tea Spoons Set Ice Cream/Dessert/Stirring/Sugar Spoon amzn.eu/d/hBtyPFJ

If anyone is still looking for ideas I find the Wicked Uncle website is a good place to look. Lots of the gifts suit late teen boys I find.

Thanks @Sportycustard those guitar spoons have gone straight in my list🎸