Listen. This is one of the many reasons why Gulley is my best friend. Many of you asked if she’d put together a Christmas wish list for teen boys and I had this in my email inbox about six hours later.
And I have to say that I think she and her boys came up with some fabulous ideas.
Here you go:
1. Joola mid-size ping pong table
This is portable and much less expensive than a full-size table. We actually took this on one of our road trips. It is so easy to set up and the kids love it.
You could also add in some ping pong paddles and balls. Which, let’s face it, this would kind of be a lame gift Christmas morning if the kids only got the table.
2. Jersey/shirts for favorite team
The boys love a jersey and/or a t-shirt for various sports teams. Will enjoys specific players and Jackson is just a fan of a general team shirt.
3. Nerf guns
Nerf guns come in all price points and are for all ages. You can never have enough Nerf guns.
4. Flashlights
All types, sizes, price ranges. My guys always love a flashlight. Also, Bass Pro Shops sells a pack of ten small flashlights for just $9.99 that makes a great stocking stuffer. (It’s not online, but in the store.)
5. Headphones
Beats are the most popular, but there are all price points and varieties of headphones and earbuds.
6. Over the door basketball goal
This is a total hit and provides endless entertainment.
And then they can graduate on to this bigger version, the Indoor/Outdoor XL Big Basketball Hoop Set – 27″ x 18″ Backboard + 15″ Rim
This is in Will’s room and bolted to the wall. It’s meant to be inside and is smaller, but still so much fun!
7. A fathead –
These are expensive but a huge hit.
You can’t go wrong with a t-shirt. Especially if it has an outdoor theme.
Or you could opt for a Vineyard Vines t-shirt.
There are so many versions, but my guys love to listen to music and charge their phones.
Under Armour is standard apparel. Will subscribes to the theory that the more neon, the better.
11. A new football/basketball/insert favorite sport
I know it seems simple but sometimes a new ball will get them outside playing. I’m for anything that gets them outside playing!
12. sleeping bags
This is always a good option, especially if your guys like to camp out.
Or you could opt for a sweatshirt blanket.
(True story: Gulley and I went to the A&M/Auburn game a year ago and the game was terrible, but it was so cold that Gulley bought an A&M sweatshirt blanket at Kyle Field and, to this day, will tell you that was the best part of the 2015 football season.)
Last year my sister gave my boys gift cards to Stub Hub. We ended up making a great memory at a Spurs game!
(Gulley texted me to make sure I added that you can do this in any price point because most cities will have a variety of events to choose from that range in price.)
14. Funny t-shirt/posters/memorabilia from your child’s favorite TV show
We binge watched Parks and Rec and Jackson’s favorite thing in his room is a poster from the show.
15. weatherman wingman multi-tool
I added this one because Gulley’s list stopped at 14 and I needed it to be 15 because I have issues. But I will say that boys of all ages enjoy a multi-tool/pocket knife type thing.
Hope this helps! A big thank you to Gulley for putting this together!