100+ Best Tween and Teen Christmas List Gift Ideas for 2022

Many teens push their phone battery levels to the limit. Having a portable battery charging pack can help them top up if they're out all day. And as most teens don't want to carry around cables, this one charges newer phones wirelessly with a magnet.

Have a kid that loves to play video games or watch movies in their room? Here's a portable projector that is about the size of a pop can that can allow your teen to project their favorite games or movies on their bedroom wall. There are cheaper projector options, but this one has good reviews and is very portable.

If you want to use streaming services, you'll likely need to invest in a higher model projector or find an HDMI input projector and use a fireTV or chromecast stick.

These are one of the most popular ideas on a teen Christmas list. They're also one of the most stolen items at schools, so make sure your teen can be responsible with them.

Most teens like the classic model, not the pro models. Check prices at Target and Amazon, and check because some have charging cases that have to be plugged in while others have wireless charging cases. Your teen might not care either way.

If your teen loses stuff easily, like their car keys, purse, or backpack, these Apple AirTags are great for tracking your items from your Apple phone.

If your teen already has some Airpods, there are some fun and creative airpod cases available on Amazon. There are even cases shaped like Takis, Goldfish, and Mac n Cheese!

My teens seem to always be misplacing their charging cords - and they're surprisingly hard on them. They often start to fray near the connection ends. These Anker cords are more heavy-duty and work very well for charging! Anker also makes cords for phones that don't use lightning cords (i.e. USB-C).

I also really love these colorful silicon Anker charging cables!

If your teen has wireless charging capabilities for their phone, one of these wireless charging pads is a great gift idea. They're quick and save on the wear of your phone port.

If your teen drives, this wireless charging phone mount works well for navigation and music. Of course, have a serious talk with your teens about not using their phones while driving!

If your teen has an older car and wants to be able to listen to their own music from their phones, this fm transmitter works to broadcast their music on their phones to a radio station on their car radio.

If you have a teen that likes to collect snapshots, this new style of instax polaroid camera is cute and useful!

Does your teen like to hang out at friends' houses or in the backyard? This portable bluetooth speaker can clip easily to a backpack and lets them listen to music with their crew. It's also perfect for listening to music in the shower! Plus, it comes is 11 great colors and designs!

If you're shopping for an Apple Watch for your teen, this SE model is a great compromise between features and price. It's one of the newer model lines but comes with a reasonable price tag when compared to the higher-end models.

Make sure you know if you want to buy a GPS-only version or a GPS + Cellular version. If you buy a watch with GPS + Cellular you'll have to pay an additional phone "line" expense with your wireless phone carrier for usage. But it means the watch can be used fully independently of a cellphone, whereas a GPS-only watch doesn't let you use the phone capabilities unless you have your phone nearby.

If you're shopping for a cheap Chromebook for your teen Christmas list, this one has great reviews and can become a tablet or laptop.

Teens love listening to music, setting alarms, and asking questions to smart speakers. We subscribe to Google Play Music, so the Google Home Minis can play our personal playlists, too. And if you have a smartphone with light switches wired to your Google Home system, teens can control those things from these as well.

This is a fun bluetooth speaker that also has some color light options that are popular for those teens who always want to sit in the almost dark. :)

You'll have to know what type of phone your teen has and then you can get them a new phone case for the holidays. My teen likes things simple, the fancy glitter cases aren't really what she or her friends are into. This simple clear case is protective and simple.

Crystals have become very popular with tweens and teens and this gift box pairs crystals with zodiac signs. Each box comes with a clear quartz crystal which is believed to amplify the energy of other stones, paired with one of 12 polished stones chosen for its correspondence to each zodiac sign.

Help your teen conquer their troubles with one of these various gemstone necklaces. You can choose the type of chain as well as what gemstones. It's the perfect teen gift!

Many teens are into bullet journaling and these Scribbles that Matter journals look nice and have thick paper, perfect for special pens and markers.

My teen has really become interested in hand lettering and pretty pens. This is a great way to get your teen creative and pairs well with a bullet journal!

This is a fun gift for the doodler or writer -- they can draw or write then pop the notebook in the microwave and it magically disappears! The Wave uses a microwave to make the writing disappear, whereas the classic rocketbook uses water.

If you live in a hot environment or your teen keeps their books in a hot car or window, skip the wave and go for one of the classic rocketbooks. The rocketbook fusion offers multiple "page" designs like a planner and grids.

If your teen loves to bullet journal or draw, these markers are very popular with artists. They're similar to the popular Copic markers but at a lower price point!

Help your teen learn a new skill with this hand lettering guide and workbook.

My older teen absolutely loves these leggings. They're a bit of a splurge, but a great gift idea if you have a loungy teen.

If you're lucky enough to score one of these TikTok famous trend items, your teen will be happy!

Nike hoodies are worn by both of my teens, and I see them often being worn by their friends.

These are the trending shoes for teens in 2022.

Something of mine that my teen has tried to steal is 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 toes warm during said lounging.

Here's a funny gift for your teen! Give them this torilla blanket or one of the other styles like waffle or pizza!

My teens both love these LED strip lights. They decorate their rooms and desks with them.

Rock and crystal collectors will love this gift box that can be personalized and offers a variety of crystals to help your tween and teen send positive energy into their lives.

Gone are the days of drawing on your body with normal pens, BIC now has created these markers specifically to allow skin artists to draw and doodle temporary designs.

If your teen loves tea, here is a beautiful gift idea. This clear teapot comes with five hand-sewn blossoms that combine white, black, or oolong tea with flowers like amaranth and lavender.

These are a unique type of skateboard that are trendy. You can also find them under "cruiser skateboards" if you want to save some money by not getting the Penny name brand.

My teens always are wearing hair ties around their wrist - this is a fun piece of jewelry that looks pretty and prevents the wrist indentation marks!

Planning to just give your teen some cash? This fun puzzle box will make them work a bit for those dollars.

These Morphe stackable palettes are popular with my makeup-wearing teen. They have four items stacked in one. Comes in a variety of color options, but all are created to complement the other colors in the palette.

An extremely popular nail polish and nail care set - perfect for teens who love to do their nails and want to up their manicure care game!

Skincare fridges are becoming a trend, so one of these super small mini-fridges could be popular for girls or guys who love to keep their skincare cool, or for a more standard drink fridge for teens who never want to leave their rooms.

These Finchberry soaps are amazing and my girls love how they smell and look. This gift set is perfect for the teen in your life who wants to feel like she's old enough for the finer things in life. They're also handmade, gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and made without any harsh chemical preservatives.

Another great gift for the teen that likes to paint their nails.

My daughter insists on painting her toes in her bedroom, this handy device helps them reach their toes more easily.

My teen loves e.l.f. brands cosmetics and skincare. She thinks it affordable and normally gets good reviews from "YouTubers".

These are a simple set of everyday brushes that are perfect if your teen wears makeup.

This is another favorite store of my girls. They have some fun and unique body products and fabulous gift boxes!

My teen and I both have these and love how they make our skin feel after cleansing with it.

Another great tool for teens who like to wear makeup.

My tween still loves to take baths and I bought this set for her last year and she loved it!

Great gift for teens who love aromatherapy and showers!

We have two of these subscriptions -- I get whatever designs the girls don't want. :) They're really cute and we love all the seasonal packs!

This is a monthly make-up and skincare subscription that sends you 5 sample size items of popular brands each month. You can pay more for full-size subscription boxes.

A great gift for teens who love to read (YA titles recommended for 14+)! Each month your teen will receive a newly released book and 3-5 wrapped gifts that are labeled with page numbers. As they read, they'll be directed to open the gifts at the most important moments to bring the book to life!

Curated by an educator who loves her community, BlackLIT is on a mission to increase representation & close the literacy gap. Each BlackLIT Box includes 1 brand-new book (Black author), 1 T-shirt (Black creative), 3-5 products from black-owned businesses, and a minimum of 5 discussion questions so you can engage in thoughtful dialogue.

A fun gift subscription box for teens who like to wear earrings. Each month they'll get a pair along with an inspiring challenge card to help your teen be their best self.

Keep your teen artists inspired with a monthly subscription of art supplies along with a theme.

If you have a teen baker, they'll love getting these subscription boxes with recipes and ingredients.

Does your teen love journaling and doodling? This box comes with fun journaling tools like brush pens, watercolors, paint pens, and more!

If your teen loves escape games, this is a monthly box that will test their puzzling skills.

Shopping for a Harry Potter fan? This is the perfect subscription box for teens who love the magical world of HP!

Does your teen love snacking? I know mine do! Here's a subscription box that sends snacks and candies from a different country each month. Sure to be a hit with their friends!

My teens love sheet masks and this is the perfect subscription box for teens like them!

Here's a monthly club for about $5 that sends 2 lip balms to your teen each month.

Kiwi Co has a few great boxes that are perfect for teens who like to tinker and create. Their kits targeted for older teens and adults are the Maker (art & design) and Eureka (engineering) kits.

If you have a teen reader, LitJoyCrate boxes would be perfect. They'll receive a book and matching themed items each month.

This is the most popular brand of water bottle right now for teens. It's great for travel but also great for everyday life. You can get tons of great colors, too!

I have a rose gold suitcase and my girls both fight over it. If your teen needs a new suitcase this one would probably be loved.

Here's a fun travel pillow that would work for airplanes and long road trips!

I have one of these bags and my teen loves to use it on vacation. It's bigger than a traditional school backpack, so great for traveling. Herschel is also a really popular brand right now.

Teens will start to have their own body products and skincare they want to bring on vacation, so get them a toiletry bag to use on their trips.

Need a gift idea for a teen boy? If he's taking any trips this travel kit will come in handy!

Great gift idea for the teen who wants to travel with their own body products.

This is more of a stocking stuffer idea, but it's a perfect gift for a teen traveler.

My girls always love body product sets and this one is travel-sized from a popular brand.

This is a great gift for creative traveling teen girls. They can write and draw to remember their trips or use pens and washi tape to stay organized and plan what they want to do on vacation.

One of the most popular games for the teen crowd, but recognize that the subject matter probably means it's best for older teens. There are multiple expansion packs with varying themes.

Wildly popular party and family game, this one is a bit like Uno meets SlapJack, but not really. :)

Collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging and throwing squishy airborne burritos.

Win by betting on your ability to successfully complete a series of ridiculous dexterity-based challenges. With a variety of tricky and outrageous challenges to test your skills, this board game will have you hooked in seconds.

Does your teen love escape rooms? Most teens do! These are packaged escape room games that your teen can play at home with friends. The box comes with everything they need to solve the puzzle...will they escape?

Here's a game perfect for teens and great for family game night!

My girls aren't huge gamers but we used to really enjoy playing on the Nintendo Wii as a family. We recently upgraded to the Nintendo Switch and they love it! Plus it can be used as a portable handheld game system which is great for road trips!

Does your teen like strategy games? This is a really popular game that followed up the popularity of Exploding Kittens.

Older teens only! My girls are asking for this one, too, but it has a recommended age of 17+ due to mature topics. It's designed for adults, but it is what a lot of my girls' friends are playing.

This is a brand new game for the switch that we just got! It's a bit like the Wii Fit - you'll play challenges that are actually making you work out a bit!

Older teens only! Another game that is trending with the teen crowd but clearly states for ages 17+ due to mature themes. Use your parental choice to decide if your teen can handle it,.

My teens both love succulents and clean colors. These pots are perfect for their rooms -- just know you'll need to give a gift card to a nursery or buy some succulents yourself to plant.

"Fairy Lights" are really popular with my girls. They both have one wall covered in little lights. This one is made to be a photo display, but you can buy others that just hang down like long icicles.

Every teen I know loves fuzzy blankets! You can often find them on sale during the holidays, but this one from Target is a favorite of my teen!

These chunky knit blankets are really in right now and my oldest loves hers!

Our generation's bean bags have been upgraded! These Moon Pod loungers help you float, not sink! They take up little space in teen rooms and can easily be transported around the house for lounging in front of the TV or sitting in their room scrolling on their phones!

My teens love having candles in their rooms and these zodiac candles are popular - both of my girls love having gifts with their symbol.

Another beautiful candle for teens with a special scent tailored to match their birthstone.

If your teen likes to lounge on their floor with friends, this fluffy area rug would help make the space cozier.

Dress up their room with one of these fun light-up letters.

Both of my girls received these as gifts and have fun creating messages on them.

Your teen might prefer one of these old-fashioned letter boards versus the light-up one above.

Does your teen insist on eating or drinking in their room even when you've asked them not to? Here's a handy shelf they can use to hold their stuff while lounging in bed.

Teens who love basketball will love this indoor mini basketball hoop. It has great reviews and even keeps score!

My oldest really wants one of these hanging chairs in her room!

This one seems to be fitting for most teens I know! This is just the case so you'll need to pick up a cheap throw pillow or reuse one around your house.

These aesthetic color-coordinated wall art photos will be popular with many teen girls. They go well with the fun light-up LED clips I linked above.

Teens are pretty open to where they shop and there is a lot of online shopping in a teen's world. That’s why a Visa® or Mastercard® gift card is always a great choice. They can buy whatever they want with it with no restrictions on where they shop. 

You can even personalize a Visa Gift Card to be printed with a photo of your choice!

One downside is there is a fee associated with these types of gift cards (usually around $5). 

You can never go wrong with an Amazon gift card, no matter the age. You can find basically anything on Amazon, so they won't have any trouble finding something they want or need.

Also, have you set up your teen with a teen family member account? It's awesome!

If your teen loves Apple products or downloading music and games from iTunes, this is a great gift card!

For the kids who have a non-apple smartphone, the Google Play gift card is ideal. They can get all kinds of great stuff with this, including a Google Play Music subscription.

Movies are expensive. Most adults have to budget in order to afford a night out at the movies, so you know that it is a hard thing for teens to do. A Regal gift card will help them enjoy a movie night with friends! Check to see if their local theater is a Regal or AMC, or get a Fandango gift card if you're not sure.

If you can't decide what store your teen will like best, you can pick up one of gift cards that works at a few different stores popular with teens.

For the makeup-loving teens, an Ulta Beauty gift card is an excellent choice! They will have a blast shopping at Ulta with their gift card.

Nike is a hot brand for teens. With a Nike gift card, they can score some hot new kicks or tees and joggers. These gift cards can be either be used online or at any Nike store or outlet.

Teens tend to gather around coffee shops these days. Having a Starbucks gift card in hand will keep them able to join the crowd.

Hollister is another popular clothing store that teens love.

The gaming teen in your life will love to get a Game Stop gift card! It's a gamer's favorite place to shop.

Another great gift card for the gamer teen in your life! Playstation, Xbox, or Nintendo gift cards will help give them a boost with their favorite games.

Teens are hungry! Subway gift cards and gift cards to other fast food places are always a great gift idea for them.

Check out these fun teen advent calendar ideas.

Since your teens probably have more valuable gifts versus lots of gifts, send them on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt around the house for them to follow the clues to their special gift.

Do your teens shake and rattle packages trying to determine what's inside? Or do they compare the number of their gifts with their siblings? Our family does a number mystery opening game every year so everyone is surprised with what package is for who!

If you have a reading teen, here's an excellent list from my friend Tamara with ideas for your teen bookworm.