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December 15, 2018

WHAT SHOULD I GET A GUY FOR CHRISTMAS?!

Yo Brandon,

I’M CONFUSED ABOUT BOYS!!!! I don’t know what to give my guy friends for Christmas. They like a lot of different stuff. Plus, They’re super nice and always giving me stuff I like, so I really want to return the favor. And I don’t want to ask them because I want it to be a surprise. HELP!!

I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver

Hey I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver,

Aw, I love this letter! 🙂 Your guy friends sound awesome and it’s cool that you want to give them the perfect present. Obviously, I don’t know you or your friends, so my advice is going to be kind of general, but hopefully that way it can help some other readers, too.

In your case, though, it’s kind of great that those guys like different stuff. If they were the kind of guys who are only into baseball or whatever, you’d be limited in what you could get them. But if they like a lot of things, the options are endless!

Here are some categories with lots of options, depending on your budget:

  1. ELECTRONICS: I’m going to assume you’re not rolling in dough and able to get them the latest iPhone or whatever. But there are plenty of smaller gadgets that are fun, like new earbuds, a new phone case, etc. Something I have on my Christmas list is a winter hat with built in Bluetooth speakers. I’ve seen them online for $20 and under.
  2. BATH AND BODY STUFF: Guys like this stuff too, but don’t always go out of their way to buy it for themselves. Some nice body wash, body spray, etc. Somewhere like Sephora, Walgreens, Bath And Body Works or even Target will have sets that are “for men” which mostly just means they’re not super flowery scents.
  3. AN EXPERIENCE: Is there something you and your guy friends like to do together? Maybe something all of you haven’t done in a long time? Maybe you could get them gift cards to their favorite hangout spots, like a movie theater, laser tag place or video arcade. And the best part is all of you can hang out there together.
  4. GAMES: Not just video games, either. Those can be pricey. But there are some seriously cool card and board games out there. And as a bonus, those can be something you play together.
  5. JOURNAL: Keeping a diary isn’t only for my friend, Nikki. Even if your guy friends aren’t into writing down all their thoughts and dreams, a cool journal could have lots of uses. They could use it to keep track of school assignments, sports scores, write song lyrics, and more. You could even start them off with a special note on the first page.
  6. SUPER-FAN STUFF: I know you said they’re into lots of stuff, but is there something they really LOVE? Like Wreck It Ralph? Aquaman or Spiderman? Some video game or computer game? There are all kinds of fun, small, super-fan-related items you can find online, like key chains, bumper stickers, mugs, and stuff like that.
  7. FOOD: One thing I know for sure—all boys love FOOOOD. You could bake them something like cookies or brownies. Another idea would be to get them a gift card to their favorite places to eat.

I hope that helps. I’m sure you know this, but it’s not WHAT you get your guy friends that will make it awesome. It’s the thought that counts.

What are some great gift ideas for your friends and family? Tell us in the comments, and make sure they’re not peeking!

Category: Ask Brandon Tags: christmasnikki

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  1. 25
    #aussie dork says:
    December 16, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Love ur advice kind and caring Brandon!!

  2. 24
    Swimmin' in ten dollars yo! says:
    December 16, 2018 at 5:26 am

    A friend traveled to Canada for the holidays and got me a bunch of souvenirs. Now I have NO IDEA what to get her for her birthday bcos i want it to be just as awesome.
    What cool gift can you get a person for ten bucks or less?

    • 24.1
      Friendship says:
      December 16, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      You could get your friend a ULTA holographic Tumbler gift set for just $7.50. ☺ Hope this helps.

    • 24.2
      sara says:
      December 16, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Sometimes chocolates, but I suggest something f you want clothing then go t the mall at this time, )because sales are of the roof!) and get them some clothing or maybe even some earphones for 5 dollars!

    • 24.3
      Anonymous says:
      December 17, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Swimmin’ In Ten Dollars Yo!
      Try visiting the thrift store

  3. 23
    Anonymous Advice Giver says:
    December 16, 2018 at 4:46 am

    Dear I wanna be a great gift giver…
    I don’t have any guy friends so I would not really know, but I have a few ideas…
    If he’s into sports, then get him a football or a FIFA game or something that involves his fave sports.
    If he likes music, then get him a pair of headphones or his fave singers CD.
    If he’s a foodie, then get him his fave chocolate or a gift card to his fave restraunts.

    Hope this helped!!!!!!
    XXX

    • 23.1
      Pokeball7 says:
      December 18, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      cool advice

  4. 22
    I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver says:
    December 16, 2018 at 3:15 am

    Hi Guys! Thank you so much for your advice!

  5. 21
    I have no nickname says:
    December 16, 2018 at 2:39 am

    One of my guy friends is into chess, so I’m thinking of getting him a chess board

  6. 20
    Branikki Fan says:
    December 16, 2018 at 1:37 am

    Hmm, maybe this Christmas, Nikki and Brandon may just get their 2nd Kiss! This one under the MISTLETOE! Who agrees?

    • 20.1
      Helen Of Troy says:
      December 16, 2018 at 10:25 am

      Cool! I agree 100%

    • 20.2
      Shake It Up! says:
      December 16, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      You mean their 3RD kiss if you ask me!

  7. 19
    Dorky Indian Australian says:
    December 16, 2018 at 1:16 am

    A gift certificate maybe to his favourite restaurant

  8. 18
    Tomboy Extraordinaire says:
    December 15, 2018 at 11:27 pm

    I admit guys are tough! As a sister of two brothers and being a tomboy its not always easy. But try getting them a Call of Duty poster or any kind of fan merchandise, or maybe a fishing lure if they love to fish. It doesn`t have to be rocket science just get them what you know they`ll love! Good luck!
    Your lovable friend,
    Tomboy Extraordinaire

  9. 17
    Is This Cheesy? says:
    December 15, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    This may sound cheesy, but it seriously doesn’t matter what you get them, as long as it comes from the heart. You could get them a creepy Christmas troll and they’d STILL love it, if they really are your friends. Hope this helps!

  10. 16
    Dorky christmas elf says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver,
    I’m a guy, and i’ve seen all type of boy interests, So let me try to show the kind of gifts my male friends LOVE.
    -Pokemon cards
    -Yu-gi-oh cards
    -Video games (Just not too pricey if you can’t afford it!)
    -Books (Yes, books! Mangas, comic books, Graphic novels, there’s a lot of genres boys like!)
    -Clothes (Hats, caps, gloves,t-shirts, etc.)
    -Art supplies (For the boys who like to tap into their inner artist!)
    -Bath and body products for those who like to smell like they just landed from heaven!
    -Scrapbooks about your favorite memories!
    If your feeling especially artsy, try making homemade presents, like cookies, candy, crafts, and other creative things!
    I hope you find amazing presents for your friends and get awesome presents from them!
    I wish you a safe and merry christmas,
    Your friend,
    Dorky christmas elf xoxo 😀

  11. 15
    LOLola says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Wow! This is REALLY helpful. In our school everyone gets a random person to secretly put a small gift inside their stocking we will make.I wish I could get my crush! Then I would make a goodie bag with chocolate, candy, and cool mechanical pencils and neon erasers.
    I would also give.. hm.. actually, I’m not sure what else. Well, maybe some cola flavored gum would also be nice to add.
    Anyway, good luck finding a nice gift! I suggest a few nice gift cards. Like for places you friend likes to eat at. Or a adidas gift card. Everybody lovesssss adidas :). -Lola

    • 15.1
      #Dxrky Girls ;) says:
      December 19, 2018 at 7:54 am

      I agree! Adidas is the best. We are doing secret santa here. I already put my gift inside :).

  12. 14
    Dorky says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Dear I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver,
    I am sure you are already a great gift giver! And, I am sure that your guy friend would like that you at least took time trying to find the perfect gift! There are many things you could buy him like:
    Books
    Posters
    Snow Globes
    Christmas Things
    Sports Stuff
    See? There are many things you could by him. I love crafting, so you can also craft something using paper, cardboard, glue, glitter, etc. You can even make him slime! Keep it simple, and that will work! I hope this advice was helpful!
    Sincerely,
    Dorky

  13. 13
    Anonymous says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    I was also wondering what i should get one of my friends for Christmas.

    • 13.1
      Anonymous says:
      December 16, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Get them what they love.

  14. 12
    Dorky Crazy Girl says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    Don’t worry what ever you them I bet it’s special!!!

  15. 11
    nivaidithha says:
    December 15, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    get tikiets for a bass ball game or get tikets for monster turks show

  16. 10
    Cool Girl says:
    December 15, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    My boyfriend likes base ball stuff so should I get him that kind of stuff or give him a kiss.

    • 10.1
      Nikki the Dork :) says:
      December 17, 2018 at 2:40 am

      I say kiss is better.

  17. 9
    Dorky like Chloe says:
    December 15, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    i’m getting my family books they want on their wishlist!

  18. 8
    Gacha Cupcake says:
    December 15, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Hi I Wanna be a Great Gift Giver,
    I’ll admit, this is pretty hard! I don’t even know what to get my little brother. But, this also depends what kind of things your guy friends like! Here are some suggestions:
    -Sport-related things. If they love sports, give them a soccer ball or something sport related!
    -Music. I don’t mean getting him a guitar! But if he likes to listen to music, maybe you could get him an iTunes gift card or something.

    Again, I don’t really know what guys like, since I’m not a guy (lol)! But I tried, so hope this advice helped a little!
    Xx, Gacha Cupcake

    • 8.1
      Anonymous says:
      December 17, 2018 at 2:39 am

      Thanks!

    • 8.2
      Gacha Cupcake says:
      December 18, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Anonymous!

  19. 7
    Scotch Eggs says:
    December 15, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver,
    I have a guy friend as well and I strugged on what to get him. I eventually settled on making a cute little bauble in a box (like Dorky Diamond Diva I LOVE to craft!) and I’m getting him sweets as well. I’m getting that for all my friends. Throw in a christmas card and it’s a cute and personalised gift! And it has sweets so it’s like…AWESOME!!
    Just because they are boys doesn’t mean that gift giving should be more difficult than for girls! Don’t go all out. Just a small gift will do. I don’t spend more than ten pounds on my friends even if they are girls!!
    My crush is doing secret santa in his form like I’m doing in mine. Luckily, I have my BFF but he has a girl and he was asking me what to get her. Like I advised you, I told him just get her sweets.
    Don’t over think it. Keep it simple and remember it is the thought that counts and I’m sure your guy friends will appreciate anything you give them!
    Your friend,
    Scotch Eggs xxxx 🙂

    • 7.1
      Dorky says:
      December 15, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Amazing advice!

    • 7.2
      Dorky Diamond Diva :) says:
      December 15, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      I love crafting! It’s so much better than buying something in some cases. But store bought gifts are pretty awesome too!
      Aww that’s pretty cute! Baubles are a great idea. I wish I thought of that! How did you make it? Personalised ones are the best!
      If I knew you and I could give a gift to you I know exactly what Is give you…..
      Anyways this is fantabulous advice! Hope you have a holly jolly Christmas!
      Your dorky pal,
      Dorky Diamond Diva xxx <3

    • 7.3
      LOLola says:
      December 15, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      I didn’t know what craft you were talking about at first, but when I searched it up I did! It looked sooo cool! Good luck :).

    • 7.4
      Dorky Diamond Diva :) says:
      December 15, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      Baubles are a great idea! I wouldn’t have thought of that. How are you making them?
      Fabulous advice once again! I think homemade crafts rule! They are also super fun to make! If I could give you a Christmas gift I know what I would get you…but for now here’s 1,000,000 dorky hugs, smiles, wishes, and gifts! This comment is an edit BTW.
      Your dorky pal,
      Dorky Diamond Diva xxx <3

    • 7.5
      Scotch Eggs says:
      December 16, 2018 at 5:26 am

      Hi Dorky,
      Thank you! I love your advice as well!
      Hi LOLola,
      My grandma taught me how to make these aDORKable christmas baubles and little boxes for my friends!!
      Your dorky pal,
      Scotch Eggs xxxx 🙂

    • 7.6
      Scotch Eggs says:
      December 16, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Hi Dorky Diamond Diva,
      Awwww!! Your comment made me well up a bit!! I reply to your gift with the same gift. Awww! I wish we knew each other so I could give you a bauble and a present too!!
      The baubles were simple.
      You just need:
      ~A box of plain baubles (any colour)
      ~Ribbons
      ~Pine cones
      ~Jewels
      ~Anything you can find really
      Stick with christmas colours and themes and go nuts decorating!!
      Another thing you can do is go to Hobbycraft and buy a bauble with a lid on the bottom that you can take off. Grab a cute 3D post box and some trees and stick some clay into the bottom and put the trees and post box into the clay. Buy some fake snow and scatter it into the bauble. Screw the lid on. Tie some ribbon on the top and walah! Your personalised christmas bauble is complete!
      Your dorky pal,
      Scotch Eggs xxxx 🙂

    • 7.7
      Book Reader says:
      December 17, 2018 at 2:34 am

      Hi Scotch Eggs!
      I really LOVE crafts that’s all I do when I get free times (besides reading) I make cards instead of buying them, and if I can, I make the presents also. OR I draw a picture for them. I can’t believe there was so much people who loved crafts this much. Maybe it’s because all my friends don’t really like crafts. Well, not ALL of them. Any ways thanks Dorky Diamond Diva, Scotch Eggs.

    • 7.8
      Gacha Cupcake says:
      December 17, 2018 at 7:48 am

      Dorktastic advice, Scotch Eggs! I love art, crafts, and DIYs too!!! Baubles are a great idea to give!
      Your friend,
      Gacha Cupcake

    • 7.9
      Dorky Diamond Diva :) says:
      December 17, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      Aww thanks for the directions! You’re so sweet. I will probably make this for my friends and family! I really want to give you something for Christmas though….it’s too bad I don’t know you:(
      Your dorky pal,
      Dorky Diamond Diva xxx <3

    • 7.10
      Dorky says:
      December 18, 2018 at 9:03 am

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      Its cool that you made him something, because most of the times we just buy.
      Like how Dorky Diamond Diva said, homemade crafts do rule! And, I also didn’t know what craft you were talking about at first, so I searched it up, and it looked so cool! Even I love to craft, so that’s a very nice idea!
      Sincerely,
      Dorky

    • 7.11
      Dorky says:
      December 18, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      Sometimes its better to craft then to buy, because then you will feel more in the Christmas spirit!

    • 7.12
      LOLola says:
      December 19, 2018 at 8:11 am

      =D

    • 7.13
      Miss Dork x says:
      December 20, 2018 at 6:21 am

      Hi Scotch Eggs,
      DORKMAZING advice! Yet again!
      Aww baubles in a box is super cute and such a good idea too! I would try and make it, but I don’t have the patience with craft and I would end up getting annoyed. Lol.
      I do like the idea of making something though. I will try and find something then make it for either my mum or dad. I will TRY! If don’t succeed, try, try again! I will use that quote to motivate me while finding something and actually making it! I won’t be negative and I WILL make something!!!! Lol.
      I agree, don’t over think presents. Something simple is always the best! I got my bestie a scarf! Simple, but she loved it!
      Love from your dorky pal, Miss Dork x

  20. 6
    Cool girl says:
    December 15, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    I am excited about Christmas !!!!

    • 6.1
      Lilypooh says:
      December 15, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      Yes me to

    • 6.2
      Book Reader says:
      December 17, 2018 at 2:25 am

      My FAV holiday is Christmas! 🙂

  21. 5
    Artsydork 22 says:
    December 15, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    My dad likes star wars stuff.

    • 5.1
      Drama queen says:
      December 16, 2018 at 4:58 am

      Same as mine

  22. 4
    Anonymous says:
    December 15, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    i no right is sooo hard

  23. 3
    Jean says:
    December 15, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Today we went to the mall to get my cousin Caleb a present but my mom was so confused on what to buy.

  24. 2
    Dorky Diamond Diva :) says:
    December 15, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    Hi I Wanna Be A Great Gift Giver!
    Boy, finding gifts is pretty hard, but especially for guys! Hopefully my advice will help you.
    One thing to keep in mind is what your guy friends like. I mean, you don’t wanna give a guy a pack of underwear. I’m pretty sure no one would want to receive underwear for Christmas.
    Here are some choices that are affordable too!
    -Books!
    -Any game
    -Sports stuff (if your guy friends like sports)
    -Fan stuff like Brandon suggested!
    -Gift card!
    -Phone case
    -A picture of you and him together!
    -Scrapbook
    -Perfume, shower gel, etc.
    -Photo frame

    If you like getting crafty, then feel free to make homemade gifts, like cookies, games, and more! Just really get into the Christmas spirit! Hope this helps you and everyone else!
    Yours truly,
    Dorky Diamond Diva xxx <3

    • 2.1
      Scotch Eggs says:
      December 16, 2018 at 5:46 am

      Hi Dorky Diamond Diva,
      OMG YARSS!! I hate it when people give me underwear or deodorant for christmas or birthdays! I’m like, “What are you trying to say? Do I smell?? Next time you can’t think of a gift for me, give me money!! One size fits all am I right!!”
      JK!!
      I’m not really like that!!
      What are you asking for for christmas??
      Your dorky pal,
      Scotch Eggs xxxx 🙂

    • 2.2
      Book Reader says:
      December 17, 2018 at 2:24 am

      Hi Dorky Diamond Diva :),
      Okay, so first of all THANK YOU! I have a problem like this! (My habit is to read from the first one the resent one, and I was eager to do so, because I really needed advice. I really liked Brandon’s advice, but I also wanted to read the comments and see if there was more advices. I don’t know why I said this.) When I saw your advice, I just totally got what I needed to give to a guy friend! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    • 2.3
      Dorky Diamond Diva :) says:
      December 17, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Scotch Eggs!
      I know, right?! If you want to give me underwear, deodorant, socks, etc. then just throw it into a bag, Ill take it, but I just might toss it in my garbage can…JK! Lol. But it’s so annoying!
      I’m asking for the DD friendship set, a new diary (because my current one is pretty full), and a few other things! What about you?

      Hi Book Reader!
      So happy I was of help! I know your gift will be dorksome!

      Your dorky pal,
      Dorky Diamond Diva xxx <3

    • 2.4
      Book Reader says:
      December 19, 2018 at 5:35 am

      Thanks!

  25. 1
    Dorkify says:
    December 15, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    This helps. Now I know what to get my dad.

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