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Teen Gift Guide (From a Dad Who Has Two)
16 items
By
Joe Taormina
I've got a 19 and a 17-year-old. These gifts landed — no eye rolls, I verified.
The daily essential. Lost pairs are a rite of passage.
Wireless Earbuds
For their room, the car, and everywhere else.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Teen room transformation, ten minutes flat.
LED Light Strips
The 10-foot cable is the actual gift.
Phone Fast Charger with Long Cable
The uniform. Size up, trust me.
Graphic Hoodies
They care about their shoes more than my truck.
Sneaker Cleaning Kit
If they're going to talk to their friends all night anyway.
Gaming Headset
Retro is cool again. The fridge is covered.
Instant Print Camera
Yes, vinyl. Yes, really. It's back.
Vinyl Record Player
The gift they want but won't ask for.
Teen Skincare Starter Set
First step to adulting gear.
Money Clip / Card Wallet
Phone mount, charger, emergency kit — dad-approved.
Car Accessories Kit for New Drivers
A game together beats stuff. Every time.
Tickets to a Game Together
Free — new driver in the house? Start here.
Iowa DOT
Teens run on gas money and snacks. It's science.
The Gas Money Envelope
A concert with your teen. Core memory, unlocked.
Surf Ballroom
