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Gifts for Teens & Tweens They Will Actually Use
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items Shopping for teens and tweens is tricky, so I asked the ones in our family what they actually use every day. These are the earbuds, speakers, water bottles, room decor, and beauty picks that got real excitement on holiday mornings and birthdays, with...
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Headphones, Speakers & Tech
Bags, Tumblers & Everyday Favorites
Room Decor, Beauty & Fun Extras
Headphones, Speakers & Tech
Earbuds, speakers, and gadgets teens use every single day.
I bought these Skullcandy Indy ANC earbuds for my nephew, and he wears them everywhere. The noise cancelling helps him focus on homework, and the battery lasts through our long car rides. They are affordable enough that I do not panic if they get los...
Skullcandy Indy ANC True Wireless Earbuds
The JBL Flip Six is the speaker our teens carry from the bedroom to the backyard to the pool. It is waterproof, loud for its size, and the battery lasts all day. I love that it survives being dropped and splashed, and it is a gift my kids and their f...
JBL Flip Six Portable Waterproof Speaker
We find these JBL Tune headphones lightweight and comfortable, and the battery lasts for days between charges. My niece uses them for school and music, and the included case keeps them safe in her backpack. I think they are a great first pair of wire...
JBL Tune Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Case
The Beats Solo Four in warm white was at the very top of my daughter's wish list. The sound is punchy, they fold up small, and the battery lasts for ages. She says they are the most comfortable headphones she has owned, and I love that they work with...
Beats Solo Four Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Warm White
The Powerbeats Pro Two are the earbuds my son wears for sports practice and workouts. The ear hooks keep them secure during sprints, and I was impressed by the noise cancelling. They are sweat resistant and sound great, and he tells us they are the f...
Powerbeats Pro Two Noise Cancelling Earbuds
These Sony noise canceling headphones in pink were a big hit with my teenage niece. They block out background noise on the bus and in our busy house, and the sound is clear and rich. The comfortable ear cups make long study sessions easier, and I thi...
Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones in Pink
The Marshall Stanmore speaker looks like a vintage guitar amp, and it instantly made my son's room feel cooler. It fills the whole room with rich sound, and we hear his music streaming from his phone all day. It is a splurge, but I think it is a gift...
Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth Speaker
The Instax Mini Twelve is the camera every teen in our family seems to want. It is easy to use, and the prints develop right in their hands at sleepovers and school events. My daughter has a whole wall of photos with her friends now, and I love seein...
Fujifilm Instax Mini Twelve Camera in Mint Green
Bags, Tumblers & Everyday Favorites
The water bottles, bags, and cozy picks teens love to carry.
The lululemon Everywhere belt bag is the accessory my teen daughter and her friends all wear. It holds her phone, keys, and lip balm, and she wears it crossbody at games and concerts. It is water repellent and holds up well, and I love that it keeps ...
lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
Crocs Classic clogs are back in a big way, and my kids wear theirs everywhere from the pool to the grocery store. They are lightweight, easy to clean, and comfortable all day. My son decorates his with charms, which makes them a fun gift idea that I ...
Crocs Classic Clogs
The Stanley Quencher is the tumbler my daughter carries to school every single day. It keeps her water ice cold for hours, and the handle makes it easy to carry. It fits in our car cup holders, and I will happily buy anything that gets my teenager to...
Stanley Quencher FlowState Tumbler in Cream
The Owala FreeSip is my son's favorite water bottle because he can sip or swig from the same spout. The locking lid means no leaks in his backpack, which I appreciate. It keeps drinks cold through long practices, and the fun color options make it eas...
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
The UGG Tasman slipper is the shoe my teenage niece wears constantly, around the house and out running errands. The sheepskin lining keeps her feet warm, and the sturdy sole works outdoors. I bought a pair for myself after trying hers, and now we bot...
UGG Tasman II Slipper
The Nike Club fleece hoodie is the sweatshirt my son reaches for every morning. It is soft, warm, and holds up well in the wash, even with the way our kids treat their clothes. It is a reliable, affordable gift that I know he will actually wear, and ...
Nike Club Pullover Fleece Hoodie
Squishmallows are a surprise hit with tweens and teens, and this Pokemon one was my nephew's favorite gift last year. It is incredibly soft and squishy, and it now lives on his bed. I love that it combines two things he loves, and it makes a sweet st...
Pokemon Squishmallows Plush Toy
The Fjallraven Kanken is the classic backpack my daughter chose for school, and it has held up for two years. It is lightweight, water resistant, and has a simple, timeless style we all love. The seat pad in the back is handy for sitting on bleachers...
Fjallraven Kanken Classic Backpack in Fog
Room Decor, Beauty & Fun Extras
Lights, skincare, and games that make great add on gifts.
Govee strip lights transformed my daughter's bedroom into her favorite hangout spot. She changes the colors from her phone and syncs them to her music, which I think is so fun. They were easy for us to install along her headboard and desk, and they a...
Govee RGBICW Smart Strip Light
This night sky projector fills my son's ceiling with stars and planets, and it helps him wind down at bedtime. He loves showing it off when friends sleep over. It is simple to use and makes the room feel so cozy, and I sometimes turn it on in our liv...
Night Sky Solar System Constellations Projector
The LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask is the beauty gift every teen girl I know has asked for. My niece applies it before bed and wakes up with soft, smooth lips. The flavors smell amazing, and I love that it is a small luxury that fits right into a stocking...
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
UNO is the card game our teens still play with us at family gatherings, and it never gets old. The rules are simple, so younger cousins can join in too. I keep a deck in our travel bag for vacations and restaurants, and it is an easy, inexpensive add...
UNO Card Game
This LEGO Kylian Mbappe soccer set was the perfect gift for my soccer obsessed nephew. It combines his favorite player with building, and we think the finished display looks great on his shelf. He built it in one afternoon, and I love that it gave hi...
LEGO Editions Sports Kylian Mbappe Soccer Highlights
This GPX ring light stand gives my daughter bright, even light for video calls, school presentations, and her makeup videos. It adjusts to the right height and holds her phone securely on our desk. We found it affordable and easy to set up, and I lov...
GPX Ring Light Stand
This SinglePass flat iron is my splurge gift for teens who style their hair every day. It adjusts the heat to each hair type automatically, which gives me peace of mind about damage. My niece says it straightens in one pass and leaves her hair shiny,...
T3 SinglePass StyleMax Professional Flat Iron