Stocking fillers for teenage boys

plotholder

I need help, I like to do Christmas stockings for my 2 kids - teenage girl really easy to buy for (smallies, makeup and jewellery etc) but what to get a 16 year old boy??

I like to get about 15 things all less than a fiver (cheaper the better) got the usual things like smellies, chocolate etc but need original ideas - no socks or boxers thats too boring.

I'm trying to do all my xmas shopping before the shops go mad (in fact I've nearly finished now) and have bought loads off Boots.com while they had triple points etc.

Any moneysavers with great ideas out there??

;D ;D ;D

Savvy_Sue

I'm very boring and put socks and pants in as well, mainly because without them the stocking would be very thinly stuffed!

However here are things I or my m-in-l when she was doing it have included:

small torch
pack of cards
jokes and magic tricks
stationery: funky pens, bendy rulers, hole punch, stapler, hi-lite pens etc etc etc

Have a look at the Hawkin catalogue for other ideas!
http://www.hawkin.com/

Let's hope other MSEs have other bright ideas: I shall be watching this space as I have three to fill! And have barely started

On a similar note: the eldest boy likes a tear off calendar with a brainteaser or puzzle. Haven't seen them for less than £9.99 in the shops: anyone got any suggestions?

aussielle

gift voucher/book token..most places do £5

keyring

posters..if you know what they're into

mug..they have some nice ones in the card shops

I'll be watching this thread too, apart from the usual lynx etc it's a struggle for teen lads

aussielle

magazine...playstation/pc or something like Nuts if you think it'd be appropriate

Sarahsaver

teenage boys...
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-get adidas or ben sherman deodorant, hair gel etc
-naff kung -fu films, probably so bad they are good
-aa batteries, they are bound to own something that takes them
-socks. boring but they always need socks
-coffee mugs - i got some great humorous ones in the pound shop
-look out for stuff like ali g fridge magnets/door hangers
-cycle repair kit if they have a bike
-sweets! May be 'all grown up' but all but the most hard nosed teenage lad likes a few sweets or chocolate, especially silly ones like jelly worms or eggs.

I fill my kids stockings every year from poundland.£10 worth looks like youve spent a fortune, and is more than enough to keep them busy.

N9eav

Packet of condoms?

aussielle

AA batteries..excellent idea thanks 8)

mine are always needing them for something or other

plotholder

thanx for the ideas so far - hadn't thought of a magazine - something like NUTS probably good idea - maybe i could do the free issues on freebies or is that cheating?

Savvy - WHS do a calendar with a sheet for each day with a quote on it for 4.99 - depends how old the oldest is as they may be a bit serious sometimes

;D

plotholder

Packet of condoms?

only just 16 - don't think we've got that far yet, but my friend gave her duaghter condoms in a do it yourself advent calendar when she was 16 so it's a brill idea for those who are "active"!!

JayneH_3

Tesco have got some great stocking fillers, I just bought a really trendy shower radio for 3.00

Savvy_Sue

I'll be watching this thread too, apart from the usual linx etc it's a struggle for teen lads

Ha! Mine won't touch anything as smelly as Lynx. Middle one really really hates the way his male classmates smell. (Let's not go into what I think of the way he smells ...)