Finding great gift ideas for teens can be hard. That’s why I put together this list for you. If you’re looking for gift ideas for teens, Christmas gifts for older kids, or maybe you’re trying to find the perfect gift for your teen’s birthday I hope you will find some inspiration in this post.
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GIFT IDEAS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
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- Gift Ideas For Teen’s Rooms
- Gift Ideas for Teens Who Love Gaming
- Makeup and Skincare Gift Ideas
- Games and Activity Gift Ideas
- Gift Ideas For Their Workspaces, Desks, & Computers
- Clothing Gift Ideas For Teens
GIFT IDEAS FOR TEEN’S ROOMS
These gifts are fun to add to your teenager’s bedroom.
1. 3-in-1 Charging Station with Alarm Clock
This is a great gift for a teenager. It gives them a nice place to charge all of their gadgets and also includes a nice light and alarm clock. Good idea for a college student too!
2. Moon Phases Wall Hanging
This is a cute wall hanging for any teen who loves celestial things. The wall hanging has handmade gold metal moons in all of the phases of the moon.
3. Retro Bluetooth Speaker
This is one of my favorite Bluetooth speakers because it also looks so cute!
4. Amazon Alexa Echo Pop
We have 3 of these. We are able to use them as a whole-house intercom which is super helpful!
5. Candle Warmer
Give your teen a safe way to enjoy the smell and glow of a candle in their room without the risk of fire. There is also a cute moon lamp that any astronomy-loving teen might like – find the moon lamp here.
GIFT IDEAS FOR TEENAGERS WHO LOVE GAMING
6. Gaming Keyboard
Our son loves his light-up gaming keyboard. This one has backlit keys and is spill-resistant.
7. Gaming Headphones
Unless you want to listen to your teen play games and talk to friends online, you’ve got to get them a nice gaming headset. There are many colors and styles to choose from:
8. Gaming Chair
The reviews for this gaming chair are excellent. It’s a great gift idea for any teen guys! It’s low to the ground and perfect for gaming on a TV.
9. Blue Light Glasses
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10. Bluetooth Earphones (that don’t break the bank.
Bluetooth headphones are around $20. Available in several colors and has excellent reviews
MAKEUP AND SKINCARE GIFTS FOR TEENS
There are many cheap makeup options available online. Below I’m sharing better quality (safe) makeup options, these might be a bit more expensive but they are made by reputable companies that have good reputations.
11. At-Home Gel Manicure Starter Kit
Olive and June now offer an at-home gel nail polish kit. These kits are super easy to use and their polishes are HEMA-free (safer than the salon) and damage-free. Use the link below to save 20% on your system purchase. Or use HEYDONNA20 at checkout.
12. 3-tier Rolling Cart
Teens love to use these carts to organize their books, crafting supplies, makeup, gaming equipment and more!
13. Makeup Vanity with Lighted Mirror
This makeup vanity comes with a lighted mirror and a drawer to keep all their makeup organized and tidy.
14. Eye Shadow Pallete
24 color eyeshadow palette.
15. Makeup Brushes
Higher quality makeup brushes is a nice upgrade if your teen loves to do their makeup. This set is a great starter set!
16. Tiny Fridge for skincare (and snacks!)
These cute little fridges are typically used for skincare – they are tiny and perfect to hold your skincare and maybe a can or two of soda.
17. Face Wash and Moisturizer
If your teen isn’t using a decent face wash yet, it might be a good idea for a Christmas Gift. It’s a great stocking stuffer for teenage boys too!
GAMES AND ACTIVITY GIFT IDEAS FOR TEENS
18. Exploding Kittens
Our kids play this game and own several of the expansion packs. It’s silly but fun for the whole family.
19. What do you Meme? Card Game.
This is a fun and sometimes hilarious game that is a great gift idea for a teenager or tween.
20. Cornhold Game
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21. Dart Board
This magnetic dart board is a great option for your younger teens. If you’re looking for a real dartboard this one might be a better fit!
22. Longboard Skateboard
Longboards are another great gift idea for teens. It gets them outside and honestly
23. Roller Skates
Who knew rollerskating would make a comeback? Rollerskates are a great gift idea for a teen who could use something fun to do outside.
MUST-HAVE GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR TEEN’S DESK
24. Lap Desk
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25. Laptop Protective Cover
These come in dozens of color options and will help protect their laptop.
26. Criss Cross Desk Chair
This chair is so popular with teens! They love that they can sit cross-legged because of the wide soft seat.
27. Cute Keyboard
Your teen can use this keyboard with their iPad or even their phone! It’s quiet and pretty compact!
28. Pastel Highlighters
Bright yellow highlighters are so bright and obnoxious, these pastel-colored highlighters are so much nicer to use for note-taking, highlighting verses, or annotating a book.
CLOTHING GIFTS FOR TEENS
29. Stranger Things Tee Shirt
If you have Stranger Things fan in your home they would love this shirt!
30. The Office Schrute Farms Tee Shirt
Is your teen more a fan of the show The Office? If so, they will get the reference on this shirt!
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Ann
Thank you for putting this together. Such great ideas that make gift giving easier!
Ann Williams
The Star War tee shirts arrived today. They are fantastic. The grandchildren will love them. Thank you, Hey Donna, for researching and putting together a list of great gift ideas!