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Ideas for my 16 year old teenage son please!

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Hollermoller · 22/10/2024 12:40

This Christmas is proving the most difficult for me with thinking what to buy my 16 year old son. I have usually got a few ideas and bought a few things already, but there is nothing he wants or needs for Christmas! He really struggled to choose anything for his birthday recently and I ended up getting him an outdoor activity experience day and a pile of books.

My son is non-sporty and doesn’t care for clothes in the slightest. He has a PC from last Christmas and still has unused Steam Vouchers from his birthday.
He doesn’t want a watch or a new television. He had an iPad that is only a couple of years old. His aftershave sits in his room untouched! He is not fussed about money as he never really spends anything except for going out to for dinner with his friends and has vouchers for the restaurant from his birthday from family.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙂

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 11/11/2024 18:51

Bit too far away for me @sashh but thanks for posting. I nearby tomorrow funny enough, but with work and no time for a detour!

Pinkbonbon · 11/11/2024 18:59

A power shower. Something with a real blast on it.

A gaming chair.

A huge supply of his favorite fizzy drink.

A book that teaches quick and easy recipes.
And one that teaches DIY. Eg 'diy for dummies'.

Something car related.

New comfy duvet and pillows, sheets with high threadcount.

A comfy hoodie.
New trainers.

itsnotalwaysthateasy · 11/11/2024 23:25

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 23/10/2024 20:25

I was in DSs room earlier and spotted his gooseneck phone holder, which he uses a lot (found on Amazon). It attaches to his desk and he uses it when on calls with his mates when gaming.

He’s also got a wireless battery pack for his phone and an apple air tag for his keys.

The gooseneck phone holder will be perfect for my DD...thank you!

Maybe Go carting lessons. I've bought mine a 30 minute driving experience.

HildaHosmede · 12/11/2024 00:26

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I bought one of these each for teen dc earlier...saw them recommended on a FB group, they look very good. £18.99 but there's a 20% off voucher at the minute.

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HildaHosmede · 12/11/2024 00:30

Also, did anyone say crimpit yet?

I bought the wrap version last year and it was a hit. This year they've brought out crimpits for normal sliced bread so I've got one of those.

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