This Tween & Teen Christmas List Gift Guide features some items I received as a sample and contains links I might receive a commission for. Thanks for reading! –Kimberly
As my girls have gotten older, their gift lists have definitely evolved. It seems only a short time ago they would pour over the store catalogs and make lists that filled the front (and sometimes back) of a sheet of paper. Those days have passed. Now their lists are short, and more influenced by what their friends have and what they see on YouTube. Perhaps you’re shopping for a growing up girl too, so here are some ideas that might be on their tween and teen Christmas list.
Tech Gifts for Tweens & Teens
Great for family vacations, or just for those days your tween/teen forgets to plug in. Portable chargers are a big thing in our household. [price varies – great options on Amazon]
Play Impossible Gameball
I got first hands experience with this Play Impossible Gameball and I want one! I know my girls would love one, they’d even want two so they could compete with each other! The Play Impossible Gameball is an active gaming system that brings digital action indoors and outdoors with a variety of free connected ball games you can play on your own or with friends. The Gameball is embedded with patent-pending sensor technology that connects to the Play Impossible app via Bluetooth.
Kodak Printomatic Instant Print Camera
While our kids seem to be hardwired for this digital world, my girls are still showing interest in printed images. My teen especially loves snapping photos with her friends. This Kodak Printomatic prints on the popular 2×3 ZINK paper which means it doesn’t need ink and won’t bleed. They’re adhesive backed too, perfect for sticking to notebooks or journals!
Portable Bluetooth SpeakerAnother popular teen Christmas list idea from my own teen is a portable bluetooth speaker. She says they’re popular to listen to music at home and while hanging out with friends or waiting for the bus. I love that this one has a clip that lets her clip it to her bookbag, and she loves that it’s slim so it won’t bulk up her bag or look bulky.
By far the hottest new gift on my girls list is something I received from a recent conference. The HP Sprocket is a brand new super compact photo printer that can go wherever your tween/teen does. It easily fits into any bag, and can print 2×3-inch stickable snapshots whenever the moment strikes. Plus they can customize the photos before printing with the HP Sprocket App to add fun text, borders, emojis, and more. Add a pop of personality for snapshots and stickers that are totally and uniquely you! [available at: HP / Amazon / Best Buy]
Amazon Dot / Echo
Imagine Siri in your bedroom, only this is Alexa. That’s why both my girls want an Echo or Dot. Here’s the difference in case you’re wondering. The Echo is the original unit and contains a speaker to play music. The Dot has the same smarts of the Echo but is missing a speaker, so your tween/teen would need to plug into speakers if they wanted to ask Alexa to play music.
Seedling Design Your Own Virtual Reality Marble Maze
A little bit of game play mixed with today’s virtual reality technology. Tweens & teens can craft their own marble maze, but then plug in to live it in virtual reality.
Acer 2 in 1 Chromebook
School has moved into the age of technology and many times my girls’ homework is found online. You might be ready to start shopping for a notebook computer for your teen or tween. My teen wants one that’s a 2-in-1, tablet and laptop in one.
Braided Charging Cable
No tech gift list could be complete without mentioning the need for charging. My hubby purchased some gold braided charging cables for me for my phones and my teen has now commandeered them for herself!
Misfit Ray
Stylish activity tracker that looks like jewelry but will help keep your tween/teen active and moving!
Fire Tablet
Portable and great for readers – the Kindle Fire tablets are priced well for families who want to give their kids a bit of technology with their learning. Also the Kindle Unlimited subscription can be great for families to keep their tween/teen plugged in but with limits. [$50 at Amazon with ad screens / $65 with no ads]
Waterproof Speaker Creatures
Tweens and teens normally love music, so let them jam to their favorite tunes while showering with these fun speaker creatures.
Fun & Quirky Gifts for Tweens & Teens
Speck Phone Cases
If there’s anything I don’t want to worry about with my teen, it’s that her phone will break when she inevitable drops it. Protect your teen’s phone against drops, scratches, and other damage with the Speck Presidio GRIP. It protects against damage from drops up to 10 feet, and a raised edge around the screen guards the screen against breaks and scratches. The case also has a no-slip grip to help your teen keep a secure hold on their phone.
LoveHandle Phone Straps
My teen’s favorite new thing are these LoveHandles that stick to your phone and create and easy way to keep hold while snapping pics and texting.
Fuzzy Socks
Another one of my things that my teen has tried to steal are my fuzzy socks. She loves to wear them around the house. And since teens seem to veg better than any other age group, fuzzy socks will keep their toesies warm during said lounging.
CozyPhones
We have a pair of these and my tween loves them! They’re a great alternative for girls or boys who hate earbuds, or struggle with bulky over the ear headphones. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and have a washable headband with removable speakers. If you’re shopping for an older teen, they have an adult size which is perfect for athletes who like to listen to music as they run or workout.
Rocketwave Smart Notebook
If you have a writer or doodler this is a good new gadget. They can write in their notebook, the notes can be synched to the cloud, then just a pop in the microwave will erase the notes! Pretty cool.
MonkeyLectric Monkey Lights
A fun way for tweens & teens to trick out their bikes, add some fun lights.
Hang In Out Cacoon
For those times when your tween and teen needs some private space, this is a fun hideaway spot.
Hickies No-Tie Laces
Fun way to dress up boring shoes, plus allows your tween/teen to show off their style.
Popsocket Phone Grip
Perfect for shooting the perfect selfie and for propping up your phone for youtube viewing.
Wristband Headphones
For the teen who loves to listen to music, but is tired of the tangled up headphone cords.
Decorating bedrooms seems to be a hot topic for my two girls, and these LED strip lights are on their decorating must have lists.
S’well Water Bottle
Help encourage your tween / teen to drink lots of water by doing it in style with this S’well water bottle. Lots of great colors and prints available.
Beauty Gifts for Tweens & Teens
LAVANILAgirl Healthy Deoderant
Cute packaging, and aluminum free, these naturally based deodorants are perfect for stocking stuffers or adding to a beauty gift set.
Bath Fizzy Gift Set
If your tween or teen loves to relax in a bath, they’ll be sure to enjoy this fun bath fizzy gift set.
Anything LUSH
Both my tween and teen are in love with LUSH cosmetics. And, my nieces and sister-in-law were the first to get us hooked on the brand. They’re known for their bath bombs, but sell all sorts of body and bath products. You can buy in store, online, or even some stuff on Amazon.
ELF Cosmetics
My teen love ELF makeup and skin care. It’s fairly affordable and seems to be decent quality.
12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
A unique advent calendar perfect for teens, uncover a beauty product each of the 12 days of Christmas. But jump fast because they do sell out!
Embellished Hair Ties / Bracelets
My girls both wear hair ties around their wrists, so here’s a fun way to dress it up a bit!
tweexy Wearable Nail Polish Holder
My girls always love doing their nails, so heres a fun accessory if your teen likes nail polish too!
Makeup Brushes Set
My tween loves playing with makeup. If yours has a similar interest, a set of nice makeup brushes can make a perfect gift.
ULTA Holiday Sale20% off any qualifying ULTA purchase with coupon code 502117
LUNA Play Face Cleansing Device
Small but supercharged. Perfect for helping to keep that ever-changing teen skin clean and clear.
Pulleez Sliding Hair Tie
Fun way to dress up your tween / teen’s simple ponytail.
Pink and Pamper Bath & Body Set
Sweet smelling soaps and lotions are always a hit with my girls, so here’s a set perfect for gifting with a pretty great price!
Subscription Boxes for Tweens & Teens
Subscription boxes make great Christmas list ideas for teens. They’re an ongoing gift and teens love unboxing all their goodies to snap pics and share with friends. Here are some picks that my own daughters would add to their lists.
Owl Crate
Owl Crate is the perfect subscription box for teens who love to read. Each box contains a newly published hardcover book, 3-5 other bookish goodies (jewelry, collectible toys, stationery), as well as exclusive items from publishers and authors. Each box has a fun and unique theme too! They’re recommended for ages 14+, so if you’re shopping for a tween, consider the Owl Crate Jr that’s for ages 8-12.
LitJoy Crate
Another great subscription box for teens is the LitJoy Crate. It also contains a new release book as well as a few bookish items. However LitJoy Crate also offers rare Magical Editions for Harry Potter fans. The one this year is available to purchase on November 21st and focuses on the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Doodle or Tinker Crate
If you have a budding artist or engineer you’re shopping for, look at these Kiwi Co gift boxes. Doodle and Tinker both focus on creative building. Doodle is a bit more crafty art, while Tinker is more hands on STEM activities.
ipsy
Extremely popular subscription box for beauty lovers, and with a low cost, too. ipsy sends 5 popular beauty products each month.
Palatteful Packs
A monthly art subscription service that contains some of the best art supplies to you, such as Winsor Newton, Golden, Copic, Strathmore, and Prismacolor. No matter your age or skill level, every box includes everything you need to create a work of art.
Mix Box by Homemade Bakers
If your tween or teen is a baker, here’s a gift box for them. Mix Box makes baking classic 100% homemade desserts and baked goods possible in your home! The easy, step by step instructions, in combination with pre-measured ingredients, makes for a perfect dessert every time you bake with Mix Box. Mix Box handles all of the inconvenient steps of baking and makes baking desserts easy and fun for everyone!
UniversalYums
If you have a snacking teen, this box is perfect for them! They’ll love surprising their friends with their latest crazy foreign snack. Kids can travel to a new country every month and discover the best snacks and candies that country has to offer! Each box also includes a fun, 8+ page educational booklet.
LippieBox
LippieBox is a subscription box that ships 5 full-sized lip products to your tween / teen. Boxes only include age-appropriate items and never anything highly pigmented like lipsticks. They’ll never receive the same lippie twice. Items include: lip balm, lip scrubs, lip tint, lip gloss, and more.
Bombs and Bubbles
Each month you will get different scents, different types of bath bombs and bubble bars for you to sit back and enjoy. Each item is different but all will love your body as much as you. They’re handmade, have beautiful scents to fill your tub, are kid-friendly, and features a different theme every month. They have boxes that have 3, 5, or 10 bath bombs.
Escape the Crate
Shopping for a teen or tween who loves the trending Escape Room experiences? Give them an escape room experience at home with the Escape the Crate gift box. Each box features a different adventure delivered every other month. Work with your family and friends to crack codes, solve riddles, and discover hidden items…all in a beautifully crafted storyline. Find the clues, crack the codes, unravel the riddles, solve the mysteries, Escape the Crate. Boxes include: ciphers, letters, sleuthing tools, puzzles, and more, for a 1 hour long game for family game night!
Gift Cards – Easy Gift Ideas for Teens & Tweens
Even with all these ideas, there’s still one thing most teens like more than anything…cold, hard cash. They love the independence of choosing what to buy. Gift cards can help feel like you’re making an effort to know them, especially if you can find out from mom or dad what their favorite stores are. Some of the gift cards my teen dreams of receiving are:
ULTA
Starbucks
Target
iTunes
Amazon
Audible
Hopefully this has given you some thoughts on what gifts might be on your tween or teen Christmas list of wishes. If you have some ideas that aren’t on my list but that your teen or tween is asking for, comment below and share!
Meagan says
I have a Foreo and love it so much.
Kimberly says
I really want one! Do you have a full size one or the mini one? I wonder how it would work around your nose and eyes?