Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Boys

Valentine's Day is often thought of as a special day for females. It is a day to show your love and appreciation to anyone, though. If you have a son, it would be fabulous for you to surprise him with a special token of love on this day, too.

Okay, so of course, you probably aren't going to want to give your son flowers. Maybe you don't even want to send him a balloon. But if you're okay with the idea of giving him a Valentine's Day gift, here are some unconventional ideas that any boy would appreciate.

Boys are generally drawn to engaging in playtime with their hands. Give him something to build--or tear apart--and it will keep him busy for hours. Whether he is building a super-tall building, or destroying the universe, your little boy will spend hours of enjoyment with these types of toys.

Some of the more popular building toys among boys include:

• Tinker Toys
• Lincoln Logs
• LEGOS
  

Not every boy likes sports, but many of them do. If your son is a sports fanatic, or plays a sport, this would be a great time to give him a piece of sports equipment. This will be quite a useful gift, especially if he is signing up to become part of sports teams at school or in the community. A new baseball might seem like a corny Valentine's Day gift to you, but your son will love it.

Quick sports list gift ideas:

• baseball glove, bat, ball
• football
• knee pads
• basketball
  

Maybe your boy doesn't like sports at all, and is a little too old for building block sets. If this is the case, you could consider giving him a cartoon DVD. One of the most popular cartoon channels is the Cartoon Network. While some of the cartoons on this network aren't suitable for younger boys, there are a few popular ones that might appeal to your son.

Some of these cartoons include:

• Chowder
• Ben Ten
• Flapjack