10 Secret Santa Gift Ideas that Teenage Boys Will Actually Like...
So, you've been picked to give a secret santa gift to a teen boy and you have no idea what to get? Here are 10 awesome ideas.
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Books
Books? I hear you ask. For a teenage boy? Well actually a book can be the easiest secret santa gift to get. There are just a couple of rules to follow. Unless you know they like to read a particular author, stay away from fiction. Choose a book which is fun, visual or humorous and you can't go wrong. Ideas include, The World Guinness Book of Records, 97 Things to Do Before You Finish HIgh School, 100 things to do before you die and Encyclopedia of Immaturity. Check out the Manual to Manhood below and more funny books here.
Manual To Manhood
This is a fantastic book for teen boys as it's jam packed full on of useful information, tips and advice for doing all kinds of things you need to do as a man.
It's easy to read and dip into to find the advice you need. It covers areas including women and dating such as how to talk to a girl you like to How to meet a girl's parents for the first time. |
Other areas include money, work, social skills, grooming, sports, cars and driving, tools and fixing things.
Find how to change a tire, throw a football, tie a tie, clean a bathroom, ask for a reference, create a budget and lots, lots more.
Find how to change a tire, throw a football, tie a tie, clean a bathroom, ask for a reference, create a budget and lots, lots more.
Gag Gifts
There are tons of gag gifts that make perfect secret santa gifts for teenage guys. Ideas include practical jokes such as a shocking pen or gum (gives an electric shock when you give it to somebody) to whoopee cushions, remote control fart machines (and the like) and to a toilet mug (or other novelty mug).
Remote Control Fart Machine
There's not much explanation needed about this gag gift!
It's funnier than a whoopee cushion and is guaranteed to provide teenage boys with a lots of laughs. The new boom box technology features 15 louder sounds and works up to 100 feet away. The remote can easily be clipped to a pocket and the button can be secretly activated. |
The machine can be hidden in a drawer or under a table and it still works great.
Check out lots more gag gift ideas for teens
Accessories
You can go practical on teenage boys and get them an accessory that they can actually use on an everyday basis. A wallet or card holder is one idea. Or what about some texting gloves, so they can wear gloves and text on their phone. Socks are another idea, you can get some cool novelty socks too.
Headphone Hat
This beanie is thick, soft, and large enough to wear over the ears. One size will fit most.
The thing that makes the beanie unique is that you can listen to music while wearing it. It features high efficiency bluetooth wireless technology so you can connect to your phone or other device via bluetooth and listen to your music on the go. |
You can also use the hat for hands free calling.
It also features easy access control buttons to manage hands-free calls, wireless music streaming, volume adjustment, fast forward, backward, pause, play, power switch, up to 33 feet.
It also features easy access control buttons to manage hands-free calls, wireless music streaming, volume adjustment, fast forward, backward, pause, play, power switch, up to 33 feet.
A Novelty T Shirt
Comical Boxers
Puzzle, Games and Toys
There are some great puzzle, toys and games which make perfect secret santa gifts. Puzzle toy ideas include a Rubix cube and Perplexus Epic (marble game)..
Star Wars is very popular at the moment and a cool mini gift for a Star Wars fan would be a mini light saber.
Star Wars is very popular at the moment and a cool mini gift for a Star Wars fan would be a mini light saber.
Rubix Cube
Can you improve your time once you solve it.
Do it on your own or try and work it out as a group solving it together.
Do it on your own or try and work it out as a group solving it together.
Candy, Chocolate and Other Edibles
There's a gift giving rule that if you can't decide what to give somebody, go for something they can consume. For teenage boys this can take the form of candy, chocolate or cookies.
Jelly Bean Beanboozled Jelly Beans
Is it strawberry, banana smoothie? Mmmmm. Or dog food!!
Is it blueberry or toothpaste? Lime or lawn clippings?
Lots of fun to be had.
Is it blueberry or toothpaste? Lime or lawn clippings?
Lots of fun to be had.
Woodwick Money Soap
Beer Soap
Portable Charger
A portable charger is a practical and useful secret santa idea.
With a portable charger you don't have to worry about your phone having run out of charge as there is always a back up. Plus there is no excuse for teen boys not be able to phone home if they are going to be late. A great plus for parents. |
The charger featured adds over one charge (6 hours talktime) to an iPhone 6, almost one charge to a Galaxy S6 or around one charge to most other phones.
It's small size so will easily fit in a pocket or a bag.
It recharges within 3 or 4 hours.
It's small size so will easily fit in a pocket or a bag.
It recharges within 3 or 4 hours.
Gift Card
Well it's difficult to go wrong with a gift card. If you're not sure what to get go for an itunes or an amazon gift card.
Google Cardboard
A google cardboard kit is an easy and inexpensive way to access virtual reality with a smartphone. Teenage boys will love it.
It comes with a list of the best compatible apps, so you can start having fun right away.
Any iPhone or Android smartphone less than 6’’ in size can be used with the product, including iPhone 5/5c/5s/6 and iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S5/S6/S7/S8/Note 4/5/7/8, Nexus 4/5, Moto X, Moto G, and HTC One to name a few
It also comes with step by step instructions on how to use.
Any iPhone or Android smartphone less than 6’’ in size can be used with the product, including iPhone 5/5c/5s/6 and iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S5/S6/S7/S8/Note 4/5/7/8, Nexus 4/5, Moto X, Moto G, and HTC One to name a few
It also comes with step by step instructions on how to use.
Swiss Army Knife
For older teen guys, especially those that live away from home and those who like camping or outdoor pursuits a swiss army knive is a cool idea. You can get swiss army knives which feature bottle openers, scissors, tweezers, nail file, toothpick and lots more useful accessories that can become useful on an everyday basis.
Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife
Its compact design makes this the perfect knife for any outdoor activity including camping, fishing, or hiking, as well as handy for everyday uses around the house or office
There are cheaper swiss army knives to get if this one is a bit too expensive.
There are cheaper swiss army knives to get if this one is a bit too expensive.
Ninja Wallet Tool
Bluetooth Portable Speakers
There are tons of bluetooth portable speakers you can get from around $20. This will enable a teenage boy to stream music from their phone to the speaker and play music wherever they are (at home, friend's houses or in the car for example). Check out some ideas on bluetooth speakers in the music gifts for teenage boys guide.
Shower Speaker
It's also perfect for outdoor sports, travel, cycling, climbing, camping, hiking, running and fshing use.
Lots of fun and comes in different bright colors too.
Lots of fun and comes in different bright colors too.
Reaction Ball
If he love sports especially baseball he will probably love the reaction ball. It's a six sided rubber ball that is unpredicatable in the way it bounces due to its design. This makes it fantastic for working hand and eye co-ordination, reflexes, agility and reaction time.
It can be used solo against a wall or play with others in a team setting. It's a great training tool for all kinds of sports. Perfect for a sporty teen. |
Grow the F*ck Up
This is a title that is sure to catch a teen boy's attention!
The book itself is jam packed full with some great advice that he can take into adulthood. Advice covers many categories including automotive, financial, laundry and employment tips. The include articles such as how to change a tire, iron your clothes, become more organized and apply for college loans, |
Goodminton
This is a fun, inexpensive racket game for all ages and skill levels which can be played indoors or outdoors.
The birdies slow as they spin to create a magical racket sport rally. It could be played indoors just sitting on opposite couches or standing up. Play outdoors at the beach, park, in the backyard or over a badminton net. |
Rapid Ramen Cooker
Space Pen
A Fisher space pen is no ordinary pen
It's been designed for use in space but it's design means that it has some very useful features on Earth too. Use it to write at any angle, so it will still work if you're leaning against a wall or even if you're upside down! You can use it to underwater and to write on wet surfaces. |
It works at extreme temperatures so no worries if you leave it in a freezing car overnight.
When closed, the Bullet Space Pen is the perfect size to carry in your wallet, pocket, purse, car glove box, organizer or toolbox. When open it's a full sized, evenly balanced writing instrument
When closed, the Bullet Space Pen is the perfect size to carry in your wallet, pocket, purse, car glove box, organizer or toolbox. When open it's a full sized, evenly balanced writing instrument
Novelty Socks
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