Holiday Gift Guide – Teen Boys and Young Men

Happy Friday, ladies. The weeks seem to be getting shorter and shorter, or is it just me? Teen boys and young men are notoriously hard to buy for. Since my son is in his early 40s and my grandson doesn’t become a teen for 4 more years, I’m totally out of touch with the gifts that teens would like.

We got the inside scoop on this subject from Amy a few years ago, and she’s been gracious enough to help this year too. Amy helps me with lots of things on the back end of this blog and has a teen son plus a young man in college, so she really knows the ropes and the best gifts for teenage boys. Please welcome Amy!

Teen boys are so finicky, and I would say one of the hardest to buy for on my list. I came up with a few good ideas in almost every price range to give your teen something to smile about this season.

Tabletop Pool Table: $46 / They’ll have a blast sinking shots on this mini pool table. My husband would like this too, just saying.

Retro Tetris Arcade Game: $34 / They’ll feel like they’re playing the real game with this handheld throwback game.

Ugg Tasman Nylon Slippers: $90 / With the plush liner, these quilted nylon slippers will take them from the bed to anywhere they want to go.

Vintage Wash Thermal Shirt: $49 / This super soft waffle henley will definitely be a favorite. Available in 5 colors.

Bonfire Zip-Up Hoodie: $59 / This lightweight hoodie is perfect for layering. He’ll love the shrunken fit, and there are a ton of colors to pick from.

Super Soft Mock Neck Henley Sweater: $47.96 / This soft, cotton-blend sweater will have him looking his best. Available in 3 colors.

JBL Clip 4 Mini Bluetooth Speaker: $79 / This portable speaker provides up to 10 hours of playtime, is waterproof, and makes it easy for them to take their music everywhere.

Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle: $19 / They will love putting the pieces together as they work through the mystery.

Katamino Game: $38 / These geometrical brain-teasers will lead to hours (and hours) of fun for both you and them.

Penny Hockey Game: $52 / With their trusty penny puck in hand, they can flick their way across the rink.

Hershel RFID Bifold Wallet: $38 / This slim wallet gives them an extra layer of protection against ID theft.

Happy Socks: $48 / These cool socks will definitely make him smile.

Hershel Duffle Bag: $100 / Everyone needs a good duffle bag, and this one is top-notch.

Carhartt Beanie: $28 / This is the “must-have” beanie for 2022.

Hatch Restore: $129.99 / We all know how much teens like to sleep. This will help them wake up gradually, so they aren’t as grouchy. It also doubles (or triples) as a nightlight and sound machine.

Touch Control Bedside Table Lamp with Charging Ports and Outlets: $24.99 (plus there’s a 20% off coupon) / This lamp can do it all, so you don’t have to worry about finding multiple outlets for all their charging cords.

Road Safety Kit: $44.56 / This is a necessity if they are driving. You can never make them too safe.

Bedside Shelf Caddy: $24.99 / If space is hard to come by, this will provide space for their stuff.

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker: $29.98 / This will be something they’ll use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It makes the yummiest breakfast sandwiches you’ll ever have.

The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College: $10.19 / The name says it all, this book will help them with all the issues that can, and probably will, come up when they go to college.

Spikeball: $49.99 / From preteens to adults, everyone LOVES this game!

Adulting for Beginners: $14.98 / Another good book to give them some important tips and tricks for navigating adult life.

iWALK Mini Portable Charger: $24.99 / This portable charger is small, easy to use, and will make sure they always have a working phone.

Keychain: $9.99 / This is perfect for a new driver or someone heading off to college-it’s just a little reminder to keep it together.

Portable Small Lock Box: $23.99 / Keep their valuables safe anywhere they go.

Burt’s Bees Gift Set: $9.98 / Help them take care of their skin all year long, because you know they won’t take care of it on their own.

Ring Toss Game: $15.40 / Another great game that is fun for all ages.

LED Rechargeable Frisbee: $39.99 / They’ll love being able to play frisbee golf or just toss the frisbee at night, too.

Moon Lamp: $19.98 / If they love astronomy, or even if they don’t, they’ll love this cool lamp.

Bounce Battle Game: $29.99 / This is dozens of games in one-tic tac toe, Horse, 9 ball, you name it!

Sneaker Deodorizer Balls: $6.99 / These are a stocking must-have. If you have teen boys, you know how much you need these. Available in several different sports styles.

How to Draw Cool Stuff: $14.99 / This book is great for budding artists, or for those that are a bit drawing-challenged.

Life Skills for Teens: $9.99 / This book needs no explanation. From cooking to cleaning, this is a must-have book for anyone over 16.

Tabletop Tennis: $24.99 / This game gets a ton of use in our house and you don’t need a pingpong table to enjoy it.

Hydro Flask Bottle: $37.08 / This will keep their water cold all day long, and it looks cool too.

Kids Against Maturity: $24.99 / Get them off their phones and interacting with the family with this fun game.

Snack Box: $26.95 / Teens can eat, and this snack box contains more snacks than they could ever want.

28 in 1 Tool Kit: $27.83 / This is perfect for teens on their way to college. It contains some great tools that they’ll need when they’re on their own.

Temporary Tattoo Markers: $24.25 / If they ever ask for an actual tattoo, give them this instead.

Hey Dude Men’s Wally Sox: $40-119 (depending on color and size) / These are sure to be a new favorite slip-on shoe. They are lightweight, have a memory foam insole, and not only look cool, they really are one of the most comfortable shoes out there.

Rechargeable Laser Tag Set: $99.99 / Boys never really grow up and this will allow them to play like they really want to.

Whew, I knew I had no clue what to get teenage and young men, but I would have never thought of these. It goes to show that when you’re in the trenches, you know what you need. Thanks, Amy!!

Are you buying for young men this season?