May 11
22
Ok, so your best mate’s 16th birthday party is only a week away and you haven’t got him a gift yet. Everyone’s been asking how much they need to chip in as you are responsible for buying a combined gift. What do you do? Not to worry as this article will list awesome gift ideas for guys for their sweet 16th birthday party:
- Shaving Kit – Turning 16 is when puberty kicks in with most guys, and this brings along facial hair growth. Anexcellent idea thus is buying an electric shaver. You could even buy a book on shaving so that they aren’t left with cuts over their face after the first shave.
- Ticket to a sporting event or concert – Put simply, guys love sport. Being a good friend, you would know which are your friend’s favourite sports and the team he follows. Be sure to get one that you know he wouldn’t normally goto otherwise it won’t be as exciting. For example, if he’s an NFL fan, then getting him a ticket to the Superbowl would send shivers down his spine. Another idea would be getting a concert ticket to his favourite artist or band. Some of these tickets may be quite costly, so do the sums before you buy.
- Sporting equipment – Being a guy, he will most likely be passionate about a particular sport. For example, if he is a keen basketballer, why not buy him a new pair of basketball shoes or even a basketball? If he’s into ice hockey, you may consider buying him a hockey stick and if tennis, then a tennis racquet would be great. Try and suss out exactly what he needs before you buy as you don’t want to get him something he doesn’t want. You could also buy him a bicycle if you think that interests him or if he’s into motorbikes, getting him a leather jacket or helmet might go down well. The key though with any equipment is to make sure your mate REALLY needs it otherwise he may not be a happy chap.
- Watch – when guys reach 16, it marks a new realm in their growth. They develop an interest in girls and hence are more conscious about their physical apperance. Buying a watch could be a perfect gift symbolising your friend’s transition to adulthood. You don’t need to get him a gold-encrusted one but get one which has a bit of style to it. It’s best to take a girl along with you when buying one as she may be able to offer suitable recommendations.
Handy Tips
- Ensure that the gift works out for everyone to chip in around $20-$25.
- Get the money BEFORE you buy otherwise you may have to fork out of your own pocket if some people don’t pay later on.
- Send a group email to all friends informing them of what you intend to buy and how much it will cost. Inform them of how they can pay you. Also let your friends know to keep it a secret until your friend’s birthday.
These are just some great 16th birthday party ideas for a combined gift for your friend’s birthday.
