The gift-giving season is in full swing. For some, this time brings great joy and excitement, yet for others it causes apprehension. Choosing the perfect gift for your loved one can bring about worry and anxiety.
Boys are often especially hard to shop for. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Sports-related Toys
Many boys are very happy to receive sports-related toys. Footballs, basketballs, and soccer balls are all great basic choices. Sports toys have a much broader range than this, though. There are fun climbing games, frisbees, catch games, and obstacle course materials.
Don’t overlook indoor sports games too, such as softball games, climbing activities, golf practice pads, and stilts to keep boys active, healthy, and happy in the cold and wet months.
Get toys that help reduce screen time. Kids love outdoor water toys like Buzz Bee Toys Adventure Force Blasters. It’s a great motivator to get everyone out of the house and active. These water blasters and dart shooters make great gifts and encourage some light-hearted fun in our backyard.
Fun Science Stuff
Let the boys in your life explore the cool and exciting world of science. There are many neat and educational science kits full of slimy and bubbly things. Your sons may be having so much fun, they don’t even realize they are learning.
Microscopes, telescopes, magnifying glasses, and exploration kits are also good gifts. Some pretty amazing science books are also available that may be popular, even with boys who aren’t naturally avid readers.
Slime can be used as an educational science tool in many different ways. For example, younger kids can use slime to explore colors by mixing different colored slimes.
They can also explore textures and scents. Older kids can use slime to do science experiments to explore things like gravity and surface tension.
Cool Clothes
While sweaters and khaki pants may not be the most popular items under the tree for your boys, certain clothes are very popular.
Things like stylish sunglasses (made cheaper with Sunglass Hut coupons from Discountrue), caps from their favorite sports teams, or a cool pair of shoes are all cool ideas.
For younger boys, even useful items, such as rain boots and character socks are popular choices.
Amazing Experiences
For the boy that has more than enough toys, books, clothes, and everything else, consider giving an experience gift. Things such as passes to paintball, mini golf, or bowling are fun ideas.
Tickets to the local museum, zoo, or aquarium are also great ideas. Think about things your boys already enjoy and find something special. Maybe a train ride for the little boy train enthusiast or a trip to a rock climbing wall or high ropes course for the adventure-loving teen.
Every boy is different, so just do your best to match your son’s interests with gift ideas. Consider trying out one of these suggestions to leave your guys thrilled with what they find under the tree!