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Thoughtful gifts for boys under 5 dollars
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items These are all gifts I think my son or husband would enjoy getting. I hope this helps you find some good gifts too!
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Not only is this awesome, because I am always looking for these. But also, it comes in a set of three! So you've got three gifts in one purchase under $5
Hyper Tough 3-Pack Folding Hex Key Set with SAE, Metric, and Star, Holiday Gift, Model 1272V
Such a festive beautiful mug. I also love that it's not the traditional ceramic. This would be really cute with a couple of hot cocoa packets and some candy canes in it.
Holiday Time Red Mule Mug, 20oz
This looks like such a great tool for when you can't find that specific size you need. I love tools like this that have multiple uses. And I love that it's so well priced.
Guardman Universal Socket Tools (7-19mm)
This hat looks so soft and stretchy. And I love how it looks! It's not too tight and wouldn't squish your head to make it look weird.
Loiyadn Winter Beanies for Men and Women
For the boys
PEZ are the best. It makes kids take a little bit longer to eat their candy. It teaches adults patience as they meticulously unwrap and unload the candies for their kids and then steal one as payment… What could you not want?
PEZ Candy Christmas Candy Dispenser Plus 3 Candy Refills, 1 Count, 0.87 oz
We've had this puzzle and my son has loved it. There are so many ways to put it together, and I feel like it helps kids understand shapes and space.
VKTEN Christmas Wooden Blocks Puzzle Toy
Jokes are just too fun with kids, am I right? They are always terrible, but the kids have so much fun with them.
Awesome Jokes for 8 Year Olds: Birthday Gifts
I mean, temporary glow in the dark tattoos? How fun are these! The pack has some that look more specific for boys vs girls, so it would be a good set to split between kids.
PARTYWIND Luminous Temporary Tattoos for Kids
These drawing boards are the best! It's like an upgrade from the etch a sketch. You can reuse it over and over, and they are small enough to fit into a purse or a church bag.
FUNNYB&G 10 Inch LCD Drawing Tablet (Blue)
Diamond painting is so fun. My daughter got a set for Christmas a couple years ago and her and my son would sit and do them together. So I love this set that's more geared toward boys. They have so many different character options that are really fun...
Cartoon Diamond Painting Kits for Kids, 7x7in
These are such a fun collectible toy. If you flip through the pictures on the listing, you can see how fun they have things set up to give you ideas of what you can do as you collect more. Perfect for the super-hero loving kid.
Mattel Nano PODS Marvel Surprise Toy Figures
Mad libs are such a fun thing for kids! My kids do these together and die laughing.
Star Wars Mad Libs: Word Game Book
Bubbles are a fun solution (see what I did there? ;)) for all the kids. It's a good filler in a stocking or Easter basket, or a birthday gift bag. My kids enjoyed them at age 2 and 3, and they still enjoy them at ages 8 and 9.
Toymendous 16 oz Bubble Blowing Solution with Wand, Children Ages 3+
For both
Letters! These would be so fun to add to a backpack, front of a coat, gym bag… even shoes! And I love how personalized it is.
Crocs Unisex Jibbitz Letter Shoe Charm Singles
This would be a great option for a boy or a girl. Both my kids love pokemon. And honestly, it could be fun for an adult too! We also like pokemon
Pokemon 40 Page Advanced Coloring Book, Paperback
Longer hair is continuing to get more and more popular with the guys. My husband and son are both growing theirs out. I just ordered this set up head bands to help keep their hair out of their face when they are exercising or playing sports. It says ...
GOODY Women's Ouchless Thin Hair Headwrap, 6 Ct
This is the perfect size brush to take traveling or to put in a backpack. My son and my husband both are growing their hair out so they need a brush wherever they go.
Conair Velvet Touch Travel Hairbrush, 1 Count
Pop its were all the rage a year or so ago, but I feel like these pop it balls continue the popularity. It's a fun concept because it's almost like a stress ball and fidget ball all in one.
Giggle Zone Pop It Ball – Fidget Sensory Toy - Colors and Styles May Vary | Unisex, Ages 3+
I gave a set of these to my husband and my son last year for Christmas. They both keep them in their nightstands. It's really nice to have your own set because I feel like clippers get lost really easy, and with the case and everything they always kn...
AKEROU Manicure & Pedicure Kit - 8PCS
This is honestly the best stocking stuffer. It takes up a lot of vertical space, and it's also not sugar and not a random toy or gadget that will end up under the bed. My kids love getting these, and let's be honest - I get one for myself too.
Pringles Original Potato Crisps Chips, 5.0z