When you married into the family, your stepson gained a bonus mom or dad in the same way you gained a bonus son. And with birthdays and various holidays seemingly right around the corner every year, it’s always good to have some idea of what you want to get the people that are most important in your life. So, the question is… what does your stepson love? What’s he into? What’s the perfect gift for him?In our search for gifts for stepsons, we’ve come up with a list of innovative, creative gift ideas for the coolest (or perhaps one of the coolest) kid/s in your household.
100 Movies Scratch-Off Poster
If your stepson is a cinephile, gift him with a whole experience. There are 100 classic movies on this poster, each under a scratch-off. One movie per day for 100 days. Set the challenge, watch them together, bond through film
Collapsible Water Bottle
Hydration is of the utmost importance, especially for growing kids. Give your boy-o his own collapsible water bottle that he can take anywhere for a little H2O action. Great for sports and nature walks
Binoculars
Bird watching? Landscape seeing? Spying on the neighborhood? These binoculars do it all… but maybe steer clear of peeping tom territory. These would be ideal for camping trips or walks through national nature parks where you can’t get too close to the wildlife, but you’d still like to see them
Portable Bluetooth Speaker Wristband
He can take his tunes with him everywhere with a portable Bluetooth speaker packed in a nifty wristband. Hook it up to his smartphone to play music, audio books, or podcasts while he goes about his day
Cassio Calculator Wristwatch
For the mathematician in the family, Casio calculators are high-end tech that are typically handheld, but this one is in a wristwatch. Figure up hard equations in a classic, efficient way. It’s a must-have for college students, especially when smartphones aren’t allowed in class
Strategy Board Game
Villainous is a Disney board game, but this one features all Marvel characters. It’s strategic and accommodates two to five players, each tasked with their own Marvel supervillain. Fight against some of Marvel’s mightiest heroes to win the game
Handcrafted Gentleman’s Set
Who doesn’t love the outdoorsy scent of firewood? The gentleman’s set is all about self-care, with shave oils, handcrafted soap made from goat’s milk, skin cream, and spearmint lip balm.
Adidas Men’s Samba Classic Sneakers
A good pair of sneakers should be comfortable, supportive, and well-cushioned – all things that Adidas brings to the table with Samba Classics. Personally? We love how the arch is supportive enough to mold to your feet, making it feel like walking on clouds
Cork Globe
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Handcrafted from cork, this is a new way to explore the world. Your stepson can mark the places he’s been or the places he wants to go with red thumbtacks on a cork surface. The globe is extremely detailed and lightweight
Camping Lantern & Phone Charging Kit
This camping lantern is a must-have in your stepson’s emergency kit if he loves spending nights in the outdoors. It doubles as a phone charger. The lantern lasts for 50 hours when fully charged, so make sure he charges up before leaving the house
Tabletop Cornhole
Cornhole is a party classic where you throw beanbags across a board to get it into the hole at the center. Simple, kinda silly, but a lot of fun. This tabletop version means no more leaning and bending to grab those beanbags. Toss em’, sink em’, and earn those points.
Smart Squeeze Stress Ball
Grip strength is super important in daily life, and this stress ball doubles as a smart device for building grip strength. Squeeze it when you’re upset and track your strength progress via the app. Voila – strengthener and stress reliever in one
Compact Bike Tool
If your kiddo has ever broken a spoke or popped a tire when he’s riding around the neighborhood, this multi-tool is the compact, temporary answer to his problems. It’s portable, lightweight, and compact enough to fit in a backpack or back pocket
Bean Bag, Tablet & Laptop Tray
This tablet and laptop tray is cushioned with a soft, comfy beanbag to keep his lap from getting tired while he’s doing schoolwork or surfing the internet. It’s portable and compact enough to use when travelling.
Ralph Lauren Sport Cap
Ralph Lauren is the epitome of sporty apparel, and this ball cap is comfy enough to prove it. It’s a classic, complete with a polo bear on the front to represent the brand. Pair it with some RL shades for a model look
Mini Clip Watch
Easy-peasy explanation – it’s a clip-on miniature watch that looks kinda like a compass but isn’t. Clip it onto a backpack or a pair of cargo pants. It’s battery-powered and an essential for hiking or going out to explore. Waterproof
Soccer Tabletop Game
Tabletop soccer is a strategic board game that operates in the same way classic soccer would. The objective is for one character to get their soccer ball into another character’s goal. Simple concept, harder gameplay, but fun all the same
Sun & Moon Embossed Journal
Leather journals are durable, versatile, and can often have their interior reworked to include more pages of blank paper for future writing. This one is etched with a sun and moon on the front, perfect for wizards-to-be (with Halloween around the corner) looking for a “spell” book
Gaming Controller for Phone
For gamers, this controller turns their smartphone into a gaming console. It comes with one free month of Xbox free pass. They can download Xbox games and use their phone as a portable gaming console for whenever, wherever
Pocket DJ Mixer
This DJ mixer is portable, musical fun for the modern techie. Hook it up to a smartphone and mix up your favorite tunes. Or play around with the synthesizer to make new sounds.
Essential Notebook
The essential notebook is a leather portfolio with pockets and holders galore. It flips shut with a leather strap to keep the portfolio closed and secure. He can stow away important papers, notepads, pens, and whatever else he needs for a day at work or school.
National Parks Puffy Blanket
If your boy-o loves traveling and observing nature, gift him with a blanket for his journeys and adventures. It’s a puffy, quilt-like blanket for warmth and comfort, displaying a scenic view of a national park of your customized choice
Beach Backpack Recliner
Have you ever been to the beach and wished you had brought a chair? This is one you can tote around on your back. It rolls out, sets up on the sand, reclines comfortably, then rolls back up for easy carrying when you’re ready to head back home or to the nearest hotel
Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer
It’s called a Jamstik – and it’s a guitar trainer for Bluetooth-savvy techies that would love to learn how to rock out on their favorite instrument. Link it up to your smartphone to learn the chords to the best tunes with guitar solos in history.
X-Box Series X
The Xbox X Series is one of the only Xboxes to be backwards compatible with thousands of games and movie titles from the older Xbox consoles. It’s loaded with memory, would fit perfectly in the corner of an entertainment stand, and links with any Xbox controller for optimum play.
Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Who’s got the beats? He’s got the beats, and they’re pumping through wireless headphones. These are noise-cancelling and lightweight, so he can’t hear you, but you can’t hear his tunes either. It’s a win-win until it’s time for him to take out the trash or come to dinner
PlayStation Store Gift Card
When in doubt, a PlayStation gift card hits the mark for gamers. If your stepson is all about the gaming life, give him a gift card that he can use to get whatever he wants. Load it up with an amount of your choice, activate, and gift. Simple
Favorite Sports Team Fan Gear
If he loves sports, then you know he’s got a favorite team. Give him some fanatic gear that he can use to express his love for a specific sports team. This website has a wide range of sports and teams to consider, so you’re sure to find some merch he’ll love
The North Face Laptop Backpack
Laptop backpacks are great because they carry all of his tech without fail. No lugging it around under his arm either. This backpack has durable, cushioned straps, and multiple zippered compartments. Plus, it comes in cool colors. We love the polar blue.
Columbia Fleece Jacket
When it’s a little chilly outside, give your stepson a way to stay warm. This fleece jacket is super soft and comfy, perfect for keeping him toasty while out with friends around a bonfire, or while raking leaves as part of his chores list. Zippers up