Hanukkah Gift Ideas for Teen Boys

With Hanukkah fast approaching, many people are scrambling to find last-minute gift ideas for teen boys. I tried to keep these at $10 or under, so the budget conscious and those that like to mix and match can do so. Without further adieu, here are some quick, useful, and easy-to-find gift Hanukkah gift ideas that are $10 and under; which teen boys will surely love.

Movies - Everyone has a favourite movie that they love, the question is, do you want to present it on DVD or as a movie ticket? If you are unsure, both AMC Theatres and Blockbuster rental store have gift cards available at many merchants.

Museums - For the science lover, be sure to give them a ticket to a local museum or planetarium. Also, there are similar tickets for teens who have an interest in art (gallery tickets), music (symphony tickets) and sports (sporting event).

Lunch on you - A $10 gift card to a favourite restaurant or a hand-written coupon for free lunch at a teen's favourite eatery also makes a great gift, and is one that will definitely be well-used.

For teens with a car - A gas gift card for $10 makes a great present. It is something that can definitely be used; however, it also is an important safety item, as the card can be put away in case of emergency for a fill-up.

Book lovers - Will definitely appreciate a book from their favourite author. Unsure if your recipient already has a book? No problem, all of the major book retailers (Books A Million, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Amazon.com) all offer either gift cards or e-gift certificates.

Music lovers - While it is tricky to purchase someone's favourite CD (in case they already have it), an e-gift certificate from Amazon.com will allow your gift recipient to wait until an artist has a new release and they can pre-order it using the code that was in the gift certificate. Also, if something is missing from their collection, the recipient can immediately place an order for that missing piece to add to their collection. Amazon.com e-gift certificates are definitely one of the hottest and most desired gift certificates around due to their vast coverage of many different items.

For the teen that has everything - Mall gift certificates can be used at clothing, music, book stores, and in the food court. A mall gift certificate for $10 will definitely go towards purchasing something that will be appreciated.

Whatever gift(s) you choose, always be sure to ask yourself if the person you gift it too will really use it. It is a shame that so many gifts are tossed to the side or given away because it is of no use or desire to the recipient. As a person who counts her pennies, this is my main focus when I purchase a gift, as I would hate to see my money tossed aside.