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When it comes to Christmas shopping, teenagers are on a whole new level of tricky. Gone are the days of excitement over new coloring books and stuffed animals. You want to give them something fun—but also practical and age-appropriate (and bonus if it’s something you can get involved with, too!).

To make things a bit easier on YOU, mom, we’ve rounded up 20 of the greatest gifts for teens boys for Christmas 2021. No matter what your son is into, we think something on this list might be just the ticket! 

Bring the escape room home with this card game. He and his friends (or better—family!) will uncover clues to solve the mystery and beat the game. 

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Encourage him to put his own spin on his bedroom with these LED strip lights. He’ll be able to control them from an app on his phone or through his Alexa device. 

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Now he doesn’t have to stop those backyard football games when the sun goes down. This line of GlowCity balls also includes a basketball, baseball, soccer ball, volleyball, and more—so you can find something no matter his favorite sport.

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Hey mom, you might actually convince him to bundle up on cold days if he’s able to listen to his music through his warm hat. Win/win!

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For the guy who likes to figure stuff out. This very highly rated fidget cube can transform into over 70 different shapes and would make a great brain-break during studying or ___. 

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This highly rated book will teach your teen how to cook, clean, manage money, fix his car, perform first aid, and everything in between.

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Bring back family game night with this family-friendly twist on the hilarious classic. 

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This multi-functional bluetooth speaker changes colors and includes an alarm clock, hands-free calling, and a night light. 

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Get him outside with Spikeball, an up-and-coming game that he and friends can play for hours.

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This easy-to-control drone is perfect for the teenage beginning film-maker. It will send live video straight to his phone as it flips and dives through the air.

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Being a teen can be stressful. This weighted blanket will help him get a better night’s sleep and relieve some of that tension from his shoulders—literally!

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This tiny fridge is perfect for storing his drinks and snacks so he can save a few trips to the kitchen. Bonus, it has a sweet retro design! 

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Bring the basketball court to his bedroom with this indoor hoop. A digital counter counts score so he can keep track of those swishes.

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This fast-paced music mixing game is perfect for the music loving teen in your life! It will allow them to create song mixes by laying down cards of popular songs.

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Fun to ride, and small enough to carry everywhere—this longboard is a great option for the teen who doesn’t have their own set of car wheels to get around with.

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This projector is small enough to fit in a backpack or pocket, but nifty enough to make a BIG  impression. It’s great for the gamer or movie buff—or you know, binge watching funny cat videos on YouTube.

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Because who doesn’t love a game of old fashioned laser tag? The guns and vests in this set are rechargeable, making them ready for endless hours of action when his friends are over.

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He won’t have to steal your charger anymore with one of these in his bedroom. This charging station has a sleek design and has the capability to charge more than one device at once. 

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His favorite food is now a . . . blanket? This one is sure to get a smile out of him on Christmas morning. 

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The Nintendo Switch has been a hot item for a few years now, and this smaller version is no exception.

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