How to Buy Creative Gifts for a Teenage Boy

Whether your teenager is a sports fanatic or a thrill-seeker, a movie aficionado or a music lover, you̵7;ll never have to resort to ordinary gifts or gift cards for his birthday again. If you̵7;re looking for something for your teen that stands out from the ordinary, skip the tech stores and video game departments and opt for something that reflects his own individual personality and interests as well as the amount of time and effort you put into the gift.

Things You'll Need

  • DVD cover
  • Card stock

Instructions

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      Create a coupon gift that is unique to the things your teenager would enjoy. You can include services and favors, such as a free chore pass, an extended Saturday night curfew, a movie night at home with friends and a home baked dessert of his choice. Purchase a blank DVD cover and make a custom "Happy Birthday" paper insert. Cut several pieces of card stock into disc shapes and write one coupon favor or service on each one. Insert the stack of coupon discs in the DVD and voila -- the gift is complete.

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      Present your son with tickets for tandem paragliding, white water rafting or a zip-line tour, if he is a daredevil. If he is old enough to drive a car, let him indulge in a little sporty lavishness with a driving experience in a luxury vehicle.

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      Sign your teen up for lessons or a class in something he̵7;s been yearning to learn for years. You can enroll him in a martial arts class, sign him up for a photography workshop, purchase a one-on-one session with a personal fitness coach or let him fulfill his acrobatic dream in a trapeze artist class.

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      Pick up tickets for your teen to his favorite sporting event, music concert or film premiere. If your budget allows, throw in a little extra cash so he can pick up a souvenir or two to remember the special day.

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      Custom make an item of clothing for your teen. If he̵7;s been longing for a jacket his favorite film star wore or can̵7;t seem to find the shirt his rock star idol wore on stage, take a photo of the apparel to a tailor or seamstress to have a replica of the item handmade.

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