Ideas that Don't Break the Budget for that Hard to Buy for Guy on your Birthday or Christmas list!
It's hard enough finding presents for that special man in your life - it's even harder finding gifts for that teenage boy on your list! You can find places with gift ideas that suggest a gaming system, an ipod, a remote control helicopter...but what about gifts that won't break the budget and don't cost an arm and a leg?
Having been in the same boat and having racked my brain for ideas from the general teenage population, I have come up with several unique ideas to pass along to you and others in desperate need for the perfect gift!
I'm pretty close to an expert on this subject, simply because I have five younger brothers, ranging from teenagers to in their twenties, two sons under five years, and not to mention all the friends, parents, grandparents, in-laws, the husband...
Contents at a Glance
Gadgets
American DJ 24 Black light tube and fixture
I don't know why, but it seems that every boy at one point in his life, has wanted a Black Light. I chose this one as it seems to be the brightest - smaller battery operated ones would work fine for smaller rooms.
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Disco Mirror Ball Motor - Battery Operated
The thing that makes the disco ball go 'round...
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Illuminator Self Powered 4-in-1 FM Radio, Alarm, 3 White focused LED flashlight and Mobile phone charger Crank Powered
This is just an all around cool gadget and is a suitable for teenagers and all the way up to grandpas! A crank flashlight is pretty cool - but one that has a radio, alarm and cel phone charger is even better!
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Music
Do you know their favorite bands? If so, buy the latest album, or look it up on Amazon.com and scroll down to the part where it says "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought". Look for ideas or pick something from there!
Always include a gift receipt in case they already have that item.
Board and Card Games
Risk
A classic game of strategy and war will never get old.
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Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/28/2009) 
The Settlers of Catan
Settlers of Catan is sweeping the nation and is becoming an extremly popular board game! Warning: It is addicting.
Award winner!
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Amazon Price: $33.60 (as of 12/28/2009)
Bohnanza Game
Referred to as the "bean" game in my family, if you're not a part of playing it you think it sounds pretty funny hearing people trade beans "Green bean for a lentil!" But play it once and you'll love it!
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Amazon Price: $12.90 (as of 12/28/2009)
Sitting Ducks Gallery
Guys love "shooting" eachother's ducks - last duck standing is the winner!
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Amazon Price: $12.48 (as of 12/28/2009)
Ticket to Ride
This game is nice and quiet. Your turn comes quickly, so you don't get bored in this game! Strategy and luck will help you win. It is also educational in the fact of teaching you different major cities... Award winner!
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Amazon Price: $41.57 (as of 12/28/2009)
Magazine Subscription
The gift that keeps on giving all year round!
Look for something with their interest in mind - mechanic magazine, a tech magazine, sports or video game magazine.
You can purchase a magazine you bought a subscription to and wrap it up with a little note for them to open.
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Gift Card
When all else fails...why not a gift card! You can never go wrong.
A card to Amazon, Future Shop, Best Buy, Canadian Tire or another favorite store of theirs will always go over well!
Car gadgets...
WMH Tool Group 99402 Waxer And Polisher
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Amazon Price: $26.57 (as of 12/28/2009)
Pilot WI200 Adjustable Plug-In Strobe Lights
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Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
4pc. Multi-Color 7 Color LED Interior Underdash Lighting Kit
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Universal Fit Silver Racing Pedal With Black Insert - Manual Transmission
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
What do YOU think?
Never give a teenage boy a sweater at anytime in his life. Even if he likes it, you would be doing him a favour by discouraging such a clothing item! If you really feel like getting him one, why not buy a rubber stamp instead, and stamp "geek" across his forhead!
Do teenage boys like getting clothes for Christmas?
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Why don't you just throw your money in the garbage disposal!
Sports 'n Stuff
501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics
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Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 12/28/2009)
ZURU Tech-FX Light-Up Football Mini 8" - Green
Good for those football games that run into dusk - a football that lights up!
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Nerf Vortex Mega Howler
Boys and men both like throwing around this noisy nerf toy!
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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Air Hogs Havoc Heli - Colors May Vary
For the price and the ratings - what can go wrong with this remote control helicopter! You can even buy replacement rotors and accesories for a reasonable price!
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Amazon Price: $42.17 (as of 12/28/2009)
Every Mans' Secret...
The Modern Con Man: How to Get Something for Nothing
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 12/28/2009)
501 Most Notorious Crimes (True Crime)
Amazon Price: $16.33 (as of 12/28/2009)
An Original Look at Tying Shoes
Laces: 100s of Ways to Pimp Your Kicks
You will learn how to lace tighter, looser, shorter, keep laces out of bicycle chains... Get some flair and show off your kicks!
Laces: 100s of Ways to Pimp Your Kicks
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- 50 fresh lacing styles, including Zipper, Checkerboard, Spider Web, Ladder, and Star
- 16 hot knots, including the world's fastest, "the Ian"
- 4 color-coded practice laces you can use right on the front cover
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Signs
U.S. Stamp & Sign 4817 ADA Sign, Men Restroom Symbol with Tactile Graphic, Molded Plastic, 6 x 9, Gr
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Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Armadillo Crossing Aluminum Crossroad Sign, 12 x 12
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NO POOP ZONE -Sign- dog crap clean up pick pet signs
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Gift Ideas from you, our readers!
LIst gifts under $50 that you have received or given, that were enjoyed and appreciated by any male over 10 years old! We would love to hear your ideas!
Nerf Dart Tag Hyperfire Deluxe 2 Player Blaster Set
The Maverick blaster features a six-dart rotating more...1 point
For the Practical Joker
Annoy-a-tron
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Stuff...
Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
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Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
And More Stuff!
SanDisk Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
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Amazon Price: $30.98 (as of 12/28/2009)
SanDisk Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Red)
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Amazon Price: $40.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
Halex 64750 Tournament Bristle Dartboard
This darboard had great reviews for the price! What guy doesn't want his own dartboard!
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Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Coby MP305-2G MP3 Player with 2 GB Flash Memory FM Radio, USB Drive and LCD - Black
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Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 12/28/2009)
Guitar Hero - Belt and Amplifier
You don't have to understand it - or why it's so fascinating. But playing air guitar to some of the classics from the actualy Guitar Hero game is all the rage right now!
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Amazon Price: $25.98 (as of 12/28/2009)
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The Ever-So-Trendy Messenger Bag
Always in style!
Battlefield Messenger Bag
Amazon Price: $11.45 (as of 12/28/2009)
Olive Drab Venturer Survivor Shoulder Bag
Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 12/28/2009)
Heavyweight Classic Messenger Bag Olive 9148
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Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
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- draik draik May 28, 2009 @ 2:10 am
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- Driver64 Driver64 Dec 12, 2008 @ 10:21 pm
- nice lens you have some great gifts.
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- Achpollo Achpollo Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
- Yeah great lens keep it up, thanks for checking my lens out
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