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Preparing boys gift baskets? This task is surely going to take a lot of brainstorming. Boys gift baskets are definitely way too different than we typically imagine a 'gift basket' to be. There are some rules, strictly to be followed. For instance, no pinks, no flora and of course no Hello Kitty merchandise.

Although gifts depend a lot on the personal choices and behavior of the one being gifted, it won't be a good idea to encourage 'girly' choices like those mentioned above in a boy. So, even if you are preparing a boys gift baskets for a boy like that, pinks and kittens remain a definite 'NO, NO!'

The toys for boys are far more practical than pretty. Plus, one important thing to keep in mind is that the wish list used to fill up boys gift baskets keeps changing faster than you can imagine.

Maybe your niece would love to have a Barbie doll for every birthday, but you just can't keep gifting a water gun to your nephew. It may be harsh to say that he'll hate you for that, but you know little boys, don't you? So what gift can you assemble for that little boy?

First of all, you should understand how easily boys get fed up of their toys, regardless of their age. So, the key word for your gifts should be 'latest'.

When preparing boys gift baskets for boys aged below eight, look for something that you had not seen the last time you were going through the gift shop. Plus, make sure that it is something that cannot be a part of their sisters' Barbie house.

It can be something that can be the earliest prop to pump up the boy's passion about anything, mini toy cars, a sing along piano or fine arts kits for kids perhaps. Who knows? Maybe you'll see a rock star thanking you on stage, some twenty years later, or a Nascar racing star popping champagne in your honor. All that could be thanks to the boys gift baskets you had given a decade or so ago.

Yet sometimes, you might not be very familiar with the 'Giftees '. So how are you going to fill up the gift basket when you have no ideas whatsoever?

One thing is common with boys of all ages: they love showing off. So, choose some accessories for them. Yes, there are few things that any boy would love to have any time. Stuff like wrist watches, caps and wrist bands. You can also try filling your boys gift baskets with something that they can show off at school such as snack boxes, fancy pens or pencils, coloring kits, pencil cases or backpacks.

Next come teens-the hardest people to please. Make sure you stick to the 'latest' rule we had talked about earlier. Keep an eye for the latest trends in games, gadgets and gizmos. You can't imagine the excitement of a teen when he gets the latest video game without having to pay for it. You can easily fill up your gift basket with the latest video games CDs, mp3 players, memory sticks or other gaming accessories, and be sure that they will love it.

So, now that you know the rules, start making a list of what to buy. No more wasting time then. Just fill up your boys' baskets with these hot wish list items and you'll definitely get a bunch of merry boys around you.

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