Gifts for Teens (70+ Ideas)

Teenagers and tweens can be the hardest group to shop for. I’ve rounded up great gift ideas for teens and tweens on your list! 

Gifts for teens – what a hard age to shop for! They’re particular and picky. But together with my readers, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for teens and tweens. I hope you find something good for every teen on your list!

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HOME AND TECH GIFTS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

• ECHO DOT
  • Echo Dots are great to throw in your teen’s room. They can ask for homework help, play music, and you can drop in and tell them to come for dinner!
• DRIBBLE UP BASKETBALL
  • This is a smart basketball that will help your teen improve their shot, dribble, and overall basketball skills. You can also get on-demand classes and courses on basketball.
• GABB WIRELESS PHONE
  • If you’re not quite ready for your kid to have a phone, the Gabb phone is a great starter phone. No games, no apps, no social media, not even picture texts. Just regular texts, calls, a calendar, a calculator, and an alarm. All the essentials, none of the garbage. They’re 50% off with code MERRICK during November! Also they have watches (we have one for our 11 year old) and they’re 50% off too this month. I have a full review of the Gabb watch right here.
• BEAN BAG CHAIR
  • Get your teen or tweens a fun addition for hangouts in their rooms.
• KOVE SPEAKER
  • This is a cool speaker that splits into two so you can have surround sound! It’s waterproof, so it’s great for pool parties, at a park, or just hanging out at home. Code “merrick67” gets you 67% off!
• RIP STICK
  • I always see teenagers in my neighborhood with these fun skateboard-type things. Would be a great outdoor gift!
• LAVA JELLY FISH LAMP
  • Um, pretty sure my tweens would think this lamp is the coolest thing ever.
• UKULELE
  • A Ukulele (and lessons) are such a fun gift for teens to start a new hobby.
• SHERPA THROW BLANKET
  • Every kid loves a cuddly blanket — these ones from Cuddl Duds are amazing and super affordable.
• MINI KEURIG
  • I’ve heard great things about this mini Keurig for making hot chocolate for kids!
• POLAROID CAMERA
  • Kids are super into vintage polaroids right now, and this one comes with film included!
• BRIGHT BOXES
  • These are little inexpensive gift boxes starting at $5, and they’re filled with a fun treat or theme or gift. They’d make an amazing gift if you have lots of teens to shop for, or are sending gifts to teens who live far away. Get 10% off with code THANKMERRICK!
• LOUNGE COUCH
  • This would be fun for tween or teen girls and guys! This lounge couch is soft and inflatable so it’s easy to store away when you don’t want it out.
• OCULUS
  • This virtual reality headset would be a big show-stopping gift for your teens!
• TELESCOPE
  • If you have a kid who is super into astronomy or space, a telescope would be an awesome gift for them!
• SHOWER SPEAKER
  • A fun and practical gift that will help your teen rock out in the shower.
• KARAOKE MICROPHONE
  • This cute karaoke microphone would be so fun for tweens who aren’t yet embarrassed to belt out some karaoke songs with their friends!
• MINI BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
  • This cute little speaker is only $15 and is perfect for playing music in their room or at parties.
• HYDROFLASK WATER BOTTLE
  • These water bottles are fantastic!
• GEL NAIL KIT
  • She’ll love this gel nail kit that comes with all the right nail polish, setting light, and tools! There’s a coupon right now so it’s under $40.
• BACKPACK PATCHES
  • These cool backpack patches would be a fun addition to his or her backpack!
• THINKING PUTTY
  • This would be a great stocking stuffer for teens too – playing with putty is a good way to reduce stress and anxiety – something any teen would benefit from!
• BEDDY’S BEDDING
  • If you have a tween or teen that hates making their bed, a Beddys would be a great gift! It’s zip up bedding so it’s super easy to make your bed everyday. Use code MERRICK for 20% off!
• LED LIGHT STRIPS
  • I’ve seen these LED light strips around so much this year! They’re such a fun addition to any teen or tween’s room.
• AIRPODS
  • There are lots of good wireless headphones out there, but we all know that every teen wants what every other teen has, and that is the real deal Apple Airpods.
• RAYCON HEADPHONES
  • If you want something a little more affordable, I love my Raycon earbuds…the sound quality is excellent, they’re very comfy, and the come in a few cool colors. Use code EARLYBF for 20% off!
• PHONE TRIPOD
  • Every teen is making videos of themselves all day long, so they would love a phone tripod, especially one with a light ring! But also something small LIKE THIS would be great too, and the flexible legs make it easy to prop up on any surface.
• WATER BOTTLE STICKERS
  • These are really cool vinyl stickers they can attach to their water bottles, laptops, phone cases, or wherever. You can find tons of them for really great prices on Amazon. I’m loving this set for under $15!
• JEWELRY ORGANIZER
  • If you’re looking for a “big gift” for your tween or teen for Christmas, this is such a good idea! It’s a jewelry organizer cabinet that hangs on her door or can be mounted on the wall. She can store her jewelry inside, plus makeup, nail polish, and tons more. It has a full length mirror on the outside, and closes up so everything is out of sight. I want one of these for myself!
• LOOPY CASE
  • These are the best phone cases! They have a little rubber loop so you can hold onto the phone and not drop it. Super important for teens who aren’t super careful with their phones. They have lots of styles and colors that are great for guys and girls. You can use code ART10 for 10% off your order.
• GEL PENS
  • If you’re looking for a good set of gel pens, check out these cool ones from
• SPOTIFY MEMBERSHIP
  • Every kid loves more access to good music! This would make a great gift for only $10/month.
• DRONE
  • This has been on my oldest sons wish list all year!
• JELLY BALL BLASTER GUN
  • If you haven’t seen one of these, you are missing out.  It takes the pain out of airsoft and paintball! Its fun for the whole family!
• BIRTH MONTH PRINT
  • Teens love personalization and these prints are gorgeous! They would be perfect in a pretty frame in their room. Use code merricksart for 15% off.

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GAMES AND BOOKS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

• KINDLE
  • If you have an avid reader, get them a Kindle to tote around all of their books in one slim device.
• REMOTE CONTROL CARS
  • These are more advanced remote control cars that would keep a tween entertained for hours.
• GLOW IN THE DARK CAPTURE THE FLAG
  • I loved playing outdoor games with my friends as a teenager – this kit would be so much fun!
• SLACKLINE
  • Ok, a ton of my readers said that they got a slackline for their teens and I thought that was such a good idea!
• SHASHIBO CUBE
  • My friend got her teen boys these during the summer and she said the whole neighborhood was obsessed with them!
• CODE NAMES GAME
  • Your teenage boys or grandsons will love this fun game.
  • TRIVIAL PURSUIT

• • • Your teens and tweens will dominate this game if they’re Harry Potter Fans.
• EXPLODING KITTENS
  • This is a huge hit with tweens and teenagers! Such a weird, but hilarious game.
• LASER TAG GAME
  • Your kids will LOVE this at-home laser tag game. Your boys or girls can play it with their friends — it comes with 4 players.
• BOOKS FOR BOYS (and girls)
  • There are over 80 books and series suggested in this post!

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CRAFT/PROJECT GIFTS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

• CROSS STITCH KIT
  • So many people are getting into cross stitch right now – teens too!
• TIE-DYE KIT
  • Tie dye is huge right now, and this tie-dye kit would be so fun for any teen to make their own tie-dyed clothing — boys and girls! This kit is on sale for $22 – so affordable! Include a tee or a sweatshirt and sweatpants set so they can get to work on Christmas day!
• BEADING KIT
  • Any tween will love making her own beaded bracelets!
• WOOD BURNING KIT
  • This kit teaches you to burn pieces of wood to make designs and art that can then be painted. So cool!

APPAREL GIFTS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

• VANS
  • The Vans Old Skool V has become the top-selling Vans this year.  If your teen loves vans, these are the ones to get this year!
• SPORTS JERSEY
  • Get your teen the jersey of their favorite sports star!
• JEWELRY TREE
  • Get the cluster of jewelry off your teen’s dresses and help them display them well with this jewelry tree!
• CONVERSE SNEAKERS
  • Converse sneakers, especially high tops, are super popular with girls right now!
• GRAPHIC SWEATSHIRT
  • Graphic t’s and sweatshirts are all the rage with teenagers now. This one is affordable and comes in a ton of colors.
• THREAD WALLET + THREAD LANYARD
  • Kids just aren’t carrying around purses and bags these days. Thread lanyards and wallets are the perfect gift (or stocking stuffer!) for this age.
• JOGGER PANTS FOR BOYS
  • Girls get leggings, but what about boys? These cool jogger pants are perfect for lounging and everyday.

• CUTE LOUNGEWEAR SET
  • I just did a whole post about cute loungewear sets right here!
• BEANIE FOR BOYS OR GIRLS
  • This beanie would be great for boys or girls. I love the simple style!
• MINI BACKPACK
  • Every girl loves carrying around a few essentials, and mini backpacks are back! This one is so fun and comes in lots of color options. I also love this all-black with the gold zippers.
• BOMBAS SOCKS
  • These are fantastic socks for boys, and incredible quality!
• FANNY PACK/BELT BAG
  • The fanny packs are back too! This one is simple and cute.
• PURA VIDA BRACELETS
  • These bracelets are so perfect for teen girls! Big stacks of bracelets of braided and beaded bracelets are super popular and this one is so fun. They even have a club where they send her bracelets every month. It’s super affordable – check out the details here!
• NIKE AIR FORCE 1 SNEAKERS
  • These sneakers were recommended tons of times by you guys, so apparently, these are the shoes your teens are asking for!
• NIKE BLAZERS
  • Like Air Force 1’s, blazers are a super popular shoe for teenagers right now. You’ll be the best parent ever getting them these. m
• SHEARLING WINTER BOOTS
  • Your teen would love them since combat boots are so popular right now. The shearling detail makes them cozy and so cool. I bought both the brown and the black and just kept the black cause I think they look nicer.
  • NECKLET

• • This is a magnetic necklace clasp that lets you layer necklaces without them getting tangled! Code MERRICK20 works for 20% off!
• BLUE LIGHT GLASSES
  • Kids are on screens so much, especially with lots of virtual schools this year. A pair of blue light glasses will help protect their eyes! These are the ones I have and they’re under $16 and super cute.
• ROLLER SKATES
  • Roller skates are getting popular again, and a pair would make a fun gift! These are a cute pineapple print, and these vintage-style ones are so fun.
• CUTE PAJAMA SET
  • Every girl needs a cute pajama set! These ones are $37 for the set and come in tons of really good prints.

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BEAUTY GIFTS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

•  FACIAL BRUSH
  • This is an awesome facial cleansing brush that comes with heads for your face and your body and is super gentle on your skin. If your teen is having skin trouble, this could be a great gift option!
• LUMINEAUX TEETH WHITENING STRIPS
  • These are incredible non toxic whitening strips that do not make your teeth sensitive at all! Honestly, I have the most sensitive teeth and these don’t bother me at all. They would be great for a teen who just got their braces off and are ready for some extra pearly whites!
• OLIVE AND JUNE MANICURE SET
  • This would be an awesome gift for teens and tweens. Their system makes it super easy to paint your own nails!
• FLEKK COSMETICS PALETTE
  • If you have a teen learning to do makeup, the Flekk palette is paint by number makeup so it would be a great way for her to learn. Use code MERRICK for 20% off.
• IPSY MAKEUP SUBSCRIPTION BOX
  • If you have a makeup-loving teen, the IPSY BOX is the most popular makeup box out there. It’s $13 a month and sends 5 beauty products in a box every month. So fun!
• EYESHADOW PALETTE
  • If they’re new to makeup, this is a fun palette to let them play around without getting too crazy.
• MAKEUP STORAGE CASE
  • If she needs a place to store and organize her makeup, this is a great storage bag!  It’s under $20 and comes in a bunch of cute colors.
• STICK ON NAILS
  • I recently found out about stick-on nails — they’re like those ones we all used to buy from the grocery store, but these ones come in tons of colors, lengths, and they stay on for at least a week. Every girl would love these in her stocking, and they’re pretty inexpensive at only $15 a pack!
• BONDIBOOST HAIR WAVER
  • This is a cool hair tool that gives your hair a really nice beachy wave!

• BONDIBOOST BLOWOUT BRUSH
  • This is my favorite hair tool! It blow dries, straightens, volumizes, and smooths all at once.
• PERFUME
  • I remember being obsessed with perfume when I was younger. A lighter scent would be great for a tween, and a more sophisticated scent for an older teen.
• COLOGNE
  • If you’re looking for a good cologne for your teen boys, Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana is my all time favorite. I got in an Uber one time and the college kid who was driving was wearing it and I was like, “WHAT IS YOUR COLOGNE?!” It’s such a good scent that your son will love.
• CABOODLE 
  • Caboodles are coming back! This would be so fun to give to a tween with their first pieces of makeup.

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