Gift Guide For Teens
Shopping for teens can be tough, which is why I created a gift guide for teens. This gift guide is filled with gift ideas your teens will love.
Most teenagers are weird, but mine take “Not Normal” to a whole new level.
For example, my teens never ask for anything. No, I am not kidding!
How do you shop for teens that never ask for anything? So hard!
I’m sharing a few sneaky ways to find out what your teen really wants, along with gift ideas for teens to help you save time. You’ll love this gift guide for teens.
Raising kids that are very content, which on a parenting level, makes me say, “Yay!” until I want to buy them a gift. Then …what do you buy a kid who doesn’t want anything??
Time to get a little more resourceful and creative when shopping.
Creating A Gift Ideas List For Teens
If your teens are hard to shop for, creating a wish list or gift list can be really helpful.
I gather ideas on Amazon in a “wish list,” or I print off the gift brainstorming sheets below to help me keep track of my ideas.
Where can you get these gift ideas for teens?
One idea is to keep an eye on your kids when you are shopping if they show an extended interest in something, grab a quick snap on your phone and keep walking. They’ll be none the wiser that you are collecting a few ideas.
Also note: Just because they show interest does not mean they want it. “Extended” is the keyword.
I do this all year long. That way, when I want to buy then a present or I see a sale, I can pick up the item and give a gift my teens will love.
How To Save Money
To save you time and money, you can get these unique gifts in this gift guide all in one place on Amazon.
I am sharing Amazon previews of some of the items so you can see what they look like.
Also, did you know that if you add an item to your Amazon wish list, you will get an email when it goes on sale? Saving money is always a win.
Disclosure: I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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Gift Ideas Teens
I’ve been busy collecting and making a list of what my two “not normal” teens love, use and/or want. A few of these our kiddos love and a few are still on the wish list.
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Gift Wrapping Ideas
I don’t know about you but I hate wrapping gifts.
Once in a while, I’ll dig out the wrapping and try my best but what I prefer to do is use a container my teens can use again instead of using paper.
A few ideas would be baskets for their rooms, bags, backpacks or cardboard boxes that they can use for shelves.
HUNRUNG Rectangle Storage Basket Cute Canvas Organizer Bin for Pet/Children Toys, Books, Clothes Perfect for Rooms/Playroom/Shelves (Panada)
LUFOFOX Decorative Collapsible Rectangular Fabric Storage Bin Organizer Basket with Wooden Handles for Clothes Storage, 11
Or I use gift bags that they can reuse to give to others.
How To Use This Gift Guide For Teens
I know teens are different. What my kids would love as a gift, your child may hate.
I recommend going through this gift guide as a way to gather ideas or spark ideas for gift ideas for teens.
Grab a note book or open an app and jot down anything you think your teenager would like.
Gift Guide For Teenagers
Finding gift ideas for teens can be hard that's why I love using gift guides to help me shop. Save time with our gift guide for teens!
Technology Gift Ideas For Teens
We use a lot of online programs for learning, and my kids like video games. Technology is loved and used in our home. These help us out and are fun.
My kids (and husband) go through earbuds like crazy. I am still on the same pair I got 2 years ago. Be sure to check for durable ones, we like these and found they’ve lasted the longest.
My son started working in a school which can be very loud. He likes using noise-canceling earbuds. These work for both Apple and Android.
By the way, an earbud carrier has saved our earbuds so many times. If your teen is on the go, you might want to consider pairing a carrier with the earbuds.
We use tablets to run our homeschool online programs when the kid are learning on the go. I recommend talking to your teen or taking note if they prefer Apple or Andriod. My daughter likes Apple.
My son prefers Android for running all of his homeschool programs, writing programs, and gaming on the go.
Power banks are a great way to charge your devices on the go. Toss in the kid's backpacks for charging at work or school. We keep them for camping, long car drives, and when the power goes out. Check to make sure they work on all your devices.
The fun alarm just might help your teenager get out of bed a little easier in the mornings! The clock vibrates and says 7 different funny phrases.
Alarm clock for the gamer in the house. Make waking up a little more easier with this fun Playstation-themed controller alarm.
Out of Doors Gift Ideas for Teens:
My kids love being outside. They are often found mucking around the yard and hiking with us regularly. These gifts are perfect for your nature-loving teens.
If your teen loves to be outside, they will want this multi-tool. This one includes 2.45" blade, Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener with screwdriver, pliers and a corkscrew and more!
Staying hydrated is a must. Water bottles are perfect for hiking, biking and traveling. Look for bottles that are easy to clean, durable and can handle being dropped!
These also make a great container to hold gifts. Backpacks are a favorite for my teens to lug around computers, books and other things on the go.
Stationery Gift Ideas for Teens:
If your teens love notebooks, pens, cards and more, they will love these gifts.
Wreck-it journals encourage creativity and fun!
With so many choices, it can be hard to pick the right journal for your teen. This one is the most popular at this time.
Pens are always a massive hit in our home. These erasable pens are great for teens who don't like to make mistakes or are anxious about writing in pen.
If your teen loves to color and draw, these colored pencils are our favorites.
My kids love notebooks for jotting notes, and planning the next joint Minecraft world, character, and novel plots. All sizes, colors, and styles seem to be a hit. I love these fun covers.
We absolutely adore Big Life Journal. You can find all their journals and mindset help on their website, Big Life Journal.
Creative Gift Ideas for Teens
Do your teens love to build and create? Check out these creative gift ideas for teens.
My kids love Lego kits. You can get so many different ones for different ages. Look for ones that say 12+ or are a theme your teen is interested in.
When we got our solar-powered kit I wanted to run and hide. My teens found it a great challenge. So many pieces in these kits which makes them great for older kids.
This magnetic thinking putty from Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty is a fun gift that will be enjoyed by teens of all ages. Comes in Glow in the Dark, heat sensitive and more.
Science kits and subscriptions are always great gifts for teens.
Gift Ideas for Your Teen!
I don’t know about you, but my wish list is pretty full.
Whatever your teens are into, this should help you in your hunt for gifts for your own “not so normal” teens.
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