Tis the season to be shopping and if you’ve got tweens and teens on your list you probably need some help. Check out the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens and Teens…
Gifts for the Glam Girls…
Personalized Cosmetic Bag – Perfect for home or away, these personalized watercolor bags will keep her makeup and brushes clean and organized. These are also handy for hair accessories, brushes, hand sanitizers and facemasks.
Hot Iron Holster – Keep hands and countertops safe from burns with this silicone holder for her hair styling tools. It easily re-attaches making it great for trips and sleepovers.
Baby Foot Exfoliation Foot Peel – This year has been extra hard without regular pedicures so pamper her tootsies with this easy home foot peel. The results will definitely make her say “wow.”
Velvet Knot Headbands with Faux Pearls – This trendy and super affordable headband trio will add a touch of glam to any outfit. Choose from pink, beige and black or gray, brown and beige.
Comfy Cosmetic Headband – Girls will love this super cute headband to keep their hair back when they wash their faces or while they relax with a face mask. I especially love the Minnie Mouse style bow.
Gifts for the Globetrotters…
Infinity Scarf with Hidden Pocket – This scarf’s hidden pocket is perfect for hiding cash, keys, cell phones and other small items. Perfect for travel, school or even a walk around the block.
Wild Essentials Infinity Fleece Sleep Mask – This is my absolute favorite sleep mask and I never leave home without it. The deep eye pockets ensure a comfy fit and complete darkness. Available in nine colors so kids can coordinate with their pajamas.
Carry-On Suitcase – Someday we’ll be traveling again so a new carry-on suitcase is sure to please – colorful luggage is easy to spot. If your tween is into American Girl Dolls, throw in a doll-sized luggage set or cute doll travel accessories.
Travel Jewelry Box – She’ll keep her baubles and trinkets safe in this cute travel jewelry box. If she’s always losing her earrings, this is a perfect gift.
Hanging Toiletry Bag – Teens are experts at making a mess in the bathroom so keeping their stuff organized in zippered compartments is sure to help. Kids can hang these from the bathroom mirror or towel rack so they’re not in everyone’s way.
Gifts for kids who love anything colorful…
Tie-Dye Kit – Teens and tweens love to show off their creative sides so a tie-dye kit is perfect for them to create colorful hoodies, masks, socks, and other items.
Magnetic Dry Erase Board – Perfect for fridges or lockers, teens and tweens will love jotting down their ideas on this dry erase board with six colorful markers.
Candy Color iPhone Case – Teens and tweens will never drop their phones again with these colorful phone cases featuring adjustable cross body cords. Available in six gorgeous colors or basic black, these are especially great for traveling.
GUND Kai Rainbow Plush Teddy Bear – You’re never too old for a new teddy bear and this super soft rainbow bear from GUND is sure to become a new favorite.
Crayola Inspiration Art Case – With 140 pieces, this easy to carry art kit will be a hit with any creative teen or tween. The set includes crayons, markers, colored pencils and paper.
For the game players…
Exploding Kittens – This quirky card game keeps players on the edge of their seats as they try not to “explode” and lose. Super fun, super easy and perfect for any get together since up to ten players can play.
Unsolved Case Files – Teens (and mature tweens) will love channeling their inner detectives as they try to solve a murder mystery. This is one of those games that might take a few hours or days as everyone works together to sort thru clues and documents. It can be played individually or in groups of any size making it the perfect party game.
Relative Insanity See What I Mean – This funny game uses photo cards and dice to come up with some very interesting scenarios that the “judge” reviews before choosing a winner. Great for four to 12 players.
Camera Roll – For tweens and teens who can’t put down their phones, this is the perfect game. Players race to find the perfect photo or video from their phones to match prompts from the playing cards. For three or more players.
Big Boggle – With 25 letter cubes, this family favorite is bigger and better. Tweens and teens can now come up with even more words and more lengthy responses. For two or more players.
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Hopefully this Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens and Teens sparked some ideas.
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