As a proud parent of teenagers, I understand how challenging it can be to shop for teens and tweens. Once they hit that age, they become picky about everything, and the days of cute outfits from Carter’s and easy toy wish lists are long gone. Still, everyone loves holiday surprises, so we’ve gathered insights from teens and tweens to find gift ideas that are sure to impress even the moodiest kid this season. From things that help them cozy up their rooms to devices that give them ways to enjoy their favorite music, we’ve found gifts that are sure to bring smiles to their faces and make their holidays memorable.
Top Gift Picks for Teens and Tweens
Curious to learn more about the picks we listed above? Keep reading!
Dave & Busters – Two $50 eGift Cards
Why Teens Will Love It: Teens like to have fun. Dave & Buster’s gift cards are perfect for games, food, drinks, and merchandise—everything needed for an exciting night out. Costco often offers great deals on gift cards, especially when purchasing multiples. With this deal, you can save 20% off the total value, making it an even better treat!
Price: $79.99 at Costco
Apple AirPods 4
Why Teens Will Love It: They may never take these out of their ears. AirPods 4, while not inexpensive, offers enhanced sound quality, featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode for customizable listening experiences. They also feature a longer battery life and an IPX4 sweat and water resistance rating, making them sturdy enough to survive teenager handling.
Price: $129.99 at Best Buy
Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set with Redeemable Voucher
Why Teens Will Love It: Have you driven a car full of teens around recently? If you are looking for the perfect gift for the tween or teen guy in your life, here it is. This set allows them to try out 11 sample-size colognes from popular brands like Burberry, Gucci, Prada, Versace and more. Once they’ve found the cologne they love they trade in the voucher for a full-size bottle. Full-sized bottle prices vary by brand but generally cost more than the price of the sampler set, making this a smart buy.
Price: $95 ($158 value) at Sephora
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Perfume Travel Set
Why Teens Will Love It: A teenage girl we spoke with is absolutely obsessed with these fragrance mists. After going viral on TikTok, they’ve become a popular gift choice for teens. This set lets you sample four different scents and comes in a cute, crayon box-style package, making it all the more fun to gift.
Price: $34 at Sephora
Origins Multi-Maskers Five Mini Masking Essentials Gift Set
Why Teens Will Love It: Teens are obsessed with their skin. This beautiful gift set features five mini masks, perfect for an at-home spa experience at an affordable price. Key ingredients include Bamboo Charcoal, Avocado, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, and Camphor. Each mask addresses a different skin concern, from problem skin to clear pores—ideal for tackling common teenage skincare needs.
Price: $25 at Ulta
What Do You Meme Emotional Support Nuggets
Why Teens Will Love It: It never hurts to add a funny stocking stuffer to the mix. Emotional Support Nuggets are soft, squishy plush versions of their favorite comfort food. If it’s not chicken nuggets, they also are available in other popular snacks like fries, dumplings and pizza. The set includes a plush container with five removable nugget plushies.
Price: $16.99 at Amazon
Women’s L.L.Bean Flannel Sleep Pants, Plaid
Why Teens Will Love It: Teenagers love pajama pants and wear them everywhere. L.L. Bean’s highly-rated flannel sleep pants are an easy gift for your teen (boy or girl). They are loose-fitting, come in a variety of plaids and prints and are 100% cotton. Your teen can lounge around the house or wear them to school.
Price: $29.99+ (orig. $49.99) at L.L. Bean
CozyChic® Texture Stripe Throw
Why Teens Will Love It: Teens love to get cozy. As if your teen needed another excuse to sleep in—this throw is the ultimate in coziness. Thick, plush, and incredibly soft, the 54″ x 72″ blanket not only keeps you warm but offers emotional comfort as well. Barefoot Dreams is a luxury brand, so it’s the perfect pick when you catch it on sale.
Price: $117.98 (was $168) at Barefoot Dreams
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