https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:56:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903374 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 06:52:16 +0000 SweetCaroline 2903374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've totally nailed it with the raspberry pi starter kit! I have a computer engineer/electrical engineer brother and he loves that stuff :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903352 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:26:56 +0000 LemonJack 2903352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the Raspberry Pi starter kit is a great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903339 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:15:44 +0000 erinbaderin 2903339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I can think is something related to Hamilton. The soundtrack? A book about it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903330 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:24:16 +0000 MyBelle 2903330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014 @Jennlin821 -- Thank you both for the suggestions. Unfortunately I don't know where he lives -- I'm assuming in the same metro area as me, but I'm not sure which areas of town the group I'm sponsoring him through reach. </p> <p>That was actually one of the books I was thinking about getting for him though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903309 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:57:07 +0000 jennlin821 2903309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @Rocker2014: a gift cert to local theater (or real theater depending on where you are!) would be awesome. </p> <p>Something like this would be great: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Musicals-Definitive-Illustrated-Story-DK/dp/1465438866/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=broadway+musical+theatre&#038;qid=1574456013&#038;rnid=2941120011&#038;s=books&#038;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Musicals-Definitive-Illustrated-Story-DK/dp/1465438866/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=broadway+musical+theatre&#038;qid=1574456013&#038;rnid=2941120011&#038;s=books&#038;sr=1-2</a></p> <p>And one last option would be for dance lessons - do you have a local studio that does musical theater lessons? They may have short sessions, adult sessions or even private lessons. Theater kids usually don't get much dance training and if he loves musicals he will love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903303 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:01:22 +0000 Rocker2014 2903303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you know where he lives? If so, could you get him a gift card/voucher for ticket(s) to a local community theater production? This way he could pick the show, date (and possibly companion based on how much the tix generally cost), but you've funded it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys#post-2903300 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:43:37 +0000 MyBelle 2903300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi bees!</p> <p>I'm sponsoring a foster child for Christmas and am looking for gift ideas for him. All I know is that he's 16 and is into acting, Broadway musicals, and computer science. He has a short list of things he wants or needs, but I'll still have a $50-75 window to get him a couple of items after I buy what's on his list. </p> <p>Does anyone have any suggestions on Broadway musical or computer science-related gifts I could get him? I could only think of a book about musicals (not sure that would be "cool" to a teenager?) or a Raspberry Pi starter kit (<a href="https://amzn.to/37wPeJo" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/37wPeJo</a>).</p> <p>Any and all suggestions are welcomed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661983 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:03:27 +0000 pwnstar 2661983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a trendy accessory like a choker? The 90's are very in right now (which totally makes me lol), but there are lots of great options that aren't expensive. That and a flannel shirt (or a cold shoulder body suit - another huge lol), and you would have that decade covered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661875 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:47:27 +0000 honeybear 2661875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: :) I decided that I'm definitely doing a GC and some other items. In addition to the things above--mug, movie tickets, etc--I was thinking maybe some nice gel pens and nail polish. I really liked stationary-related things at that age and every high-schooler uses pens. I admit that makeup hadn't really occurred to me before this thread because I don't really experiment with it anymore! (Old lady over here! :silly: )</p> <p>This thread has been super helpful! Thanks, everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661864 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:17:00 +0000 Alivoo01 2661864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The 2 kids I drew for our secret santa in the family are teenagers. They both requested clothes and makeup so I'm thinking a gift card to Sephora, Bath &amp; Body Works, Lush, Etc?</p> <p>They also requested mermaid tail blankets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661775 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:00:32 +0000 honeybear 2661775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you, ladies! </p> <p>@jhd: @bookwormmama: Ahh, a Starbucks gift card/hot chocolate and a cute travel mug is a great idea! I'll look for the eye shadow palettes.</p> <p>@LibbyLou: Those are awesome! ;) </p> <p>@catgirl: I'm going to use some of your ideas too! I think you're right about gift cards--one will definitely be part of the package. </p> <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: I hadn't even thought of room decor/fun linens. That's a good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661769 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:16:19 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2661769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had a white elephant gift exchange with out youth group and boys and girls alike we're fighting over one of those super fuzzy and cozy 25 dollar throw blankets. Even I wanted it lol That would be a good gift! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661767 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:08:30 +0000 jhd 2661767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LibbyLou: we just bought our niece a pop socket. I had never heard of them! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661758 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:35:58 +0000 bookwormmama 2661758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Makeup? Or maybe some fun products from LUSH or Bath and Body Works? I have younger sisters that are around that pre-teen age and I gave them an Elf cosmetics eye shadow palettes and some other make up products last year...they have big holiday sets out at Target right now.</p> <p>Otherwise maybe an iTunes or Amazon gift card? My sisters spend a lot of time on their phones/tablets playing games and listening to music.</p> <p>I'm going to get my youngest sister a cozy blanket and a cute mug with some nice hot chocolates this year. She loves hot chocolate and cozying up on the couch with a book or her tablet.</p> <p>@catgirl: movie theater gift cards are a great idea! My sisters would love that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661757 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:34:54 +0000 catgirl 2661757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sisters are 14 and 17 - this year I am giving them cozy socks in colors they love and iTunes gift cards. They generally like to pick out their own things so it's easier to do a gift card. </p> <p>Scarves, jewelry, cute pouches/small bags, cute throw blanket, makeup/nail polish, and lounge at home clothes are things I've done fairly recently. </p> <p>For gift cards I've had good luck with Amazon, iTunes, their local movie theater, Sephora, francesca's, and newbury comics.</p> <p>At this age interests are all over the place it's so hard to predict what various girls will like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661755 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:30:06 +0000 LibbyLou 2661755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something for her phone? a long cord, an extra charger or on-the-go charger or these stands for you phone? My nieces love theirs.<br /> <a href="http://www.popsockets.com/collections/all-popsockets" rel="nofollow">http://www.popsockets.com/collections/all-popsockets</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661748 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:11:37 +0000 jhd 2661748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like this age is so tricky. My goddaughter is 16 now. Last year for Christmas I got her a Starbucks gift card (I know she loves it!) and some cozy pajama bottoms. I am not terribly creative when it comes to teen and adult presents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-idea-for-15-year-old-girl#post-2661726 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:05:43 +0000 honeybear 2661726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have any idea of what the mid-teen crowd is into? Or seen any good gift guides? Thanks! </p>