Link me up - favorite stocking stuffers for teen boys

[nesser1981]

Ok, I need to see suggestions for teen boys. Links are much appreciated!

Not candy, got that covered. Keira is so easy and our 10 year son, Harper is too, they both have so much more for their stockings. 😂

[kristalund]

Here are a few guides I have saved:
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHrS8esvZF/
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClnDhGRrlEU/
https://www.shopltk.com/explore/thes...f-0242ac110003
https://www.shopltk.com/explore/thes...d-0242ac110003

[jrhartauthor]

Here are my go-tos, but bear in mind our family is uh, unconventional and tends to joke a lot so some of ours are a bit off the wall (but might spark an idea? I'm not sure):

-Trading cards. For ours, it's Match Attax soccer cards, but ymmv.
-Tee shirts for his favorite bands. Target sales, Hot Topic sales, thrift shops, etc are my friend for this.
-Small LEGO sets he's been wanting (he's still in that in-between where this appeals to him, but older teens may not still enjoy, depends)
-Books
-Deodorant. Literally. So. Much. Deodorant.
-Bath bombs and face masks - he's v. secure in his masculinity and loves these lol
-Variations on Rubik's cubes. We've done 3x3, 4x4, 2x2, the new one with the disappearing heat-sensitive colors, etc.
-Pride stuff. Anything with the bi flag on it is always appreciated, and makes him feel loved and seen, so I tend to slip extra stuff in with that when I can.
-Various fidget toys. Right now he's obsessed with those 3D printed slugs.
-Multi-tools (those little snowflake tools that are a screwdriver and wrench and things like that in one are cool, or a hammer with multiple other tools in the handle)
-Batteries. He uses a ton of AAs for his gaming controller and headset, and while I'm more than happy to provide them whenever needed, slipping a pack into his stocking also helps fill it out a little. He also has some very specialty batteries for a little robot he has, so I always put these in? So if your kiddo has any like... specialty equipment, chargers he always goes through that tend to get worn, etc, these can be a good one.
-For a while mine had a habit of losing the remote to his TV in his room, so I found a deal on like, a 5-pack of replacements... it's a good jokey kind of thing to slip in. Anything that he loses often or goes through a LOT of, I tend to slip in.

[rach3975]

Teen boys are so hard to buy little things for! Here are a handful of things that my boys would like, but so much depends on their interests--almost everything I can think of is good for Jason or Ben, but not both.

Restaurant gift cards
Steam (video game downloads) gift card
Inexpensive wireless earbuds (small in size, but decent inexpensive ones go for about $20)
Computer mouse
Keychain related to a hobby, favorite team, etc
Gift card for movie tickets
T-shirts
"Coupon" redeemable for permission to skip 1 family activity (with a provision that parents have veto power because some activities are skippable and others aren't)
Cup with a funny saying or team logo
Deck of cards
Google Play/App Store gift card

Good luck! I hope you're able to find some great things.

[HeatherH]

Steam Gift cards, gas cards (if they are driving), last year a favorite item was the Sirius XM gift cards so they could have satellite radio in their cars, ear buds, dice (I have one that's into Dungeons and Dragons), jerky (especially exotic jerky).

[nesser1981]

Great suggestions. Thank you everyone.

[lovely1m]

I got some Apple chargers for him cause he says he only has like one. I also got bath bombs and socks to go with the candy.

[Kimberly27]

I have a 12.5 yr old and an 18 yr old boys

My son loves these for his car...https://www.amazon.com/GISAVV-Freshe...s%2C147&sr=8-5

Card games (mine loves the variations of UNO)
Silly socks
Pocket Knife/multitool
chapstick
gift cards
power bank for phone
extra USB cords
Lego Minifigs
Smart lightbulbs/smart switches
google home/alexa
Poo-Pourri
beanie (they have cool ones with headphones built in)
fidget toys/fidget rings (my 18 yr old has the rings and loves them)
Note pads/planners
video game

[lizziej]

Originally Posted by Kimberly27

I have a 12.5 yr old and an 18 yr old boys

My son loves these for his car...https://www.amazon.com/GISAVV-Freshe...s%2C147&sr=8-5

Card games (mine loves the variations of UNO)
Silly socks
Pocket Knife/multitool
chapstick
gift cards
power bank for phone
extra USB cords
Lego Minifigs
Smart lightbulbs/smart switches
google home/alexa
Poo-Pourri
beanie (they have cool ones with headphones built in)
fidget toys/fidget rings (my 18 yr old has the rings and loves them)
Note pads/planners
video game

Kimberly, I had to chuckle when I read "Poo Pourri" on your list. I bought some of that last week for my son's stocking - and I've never bought it before because I wondered if it really worked, but we've got some at work, and it works great! I've never put a whole lot in his stocking other than candy, because I always forget until it's too late and/or the good things are sold out. I also got a package of the Chapstick he likes, and you've got that on your list, too.

[bienejen]

Lots of good ideas here! Last year the boys/men all got 'manly' scented spongelles (soap infused shower scrubby/sponges), pen flashlights, and several of the other items already included.
If they are a tea or coffee fan - a bag of loose tea/coffee beans
Hand/feet warmers for outdoor enthusiasts