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2015 Teen Gift Guide

Teens are a notoriously tough crowd, so we get the sheer panic at trying to buy a gift for them. A stack of gift cards or a card stuffed with cash would certainly be appreciated, but there is no need to shy away from at least trying to surprise them. In the past, we have created lists just for teen girls and teen guys, but this year there is something for everyone in our teen gift guide. Miracles can happen. Perhaps you will find just the right gift to make your holiday sparkle a little brighter this year. Take a look!

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Just For Fun

Don’t forget that teens are just kids who shave and drive. Get them back in touch with their inner child with some of these fun gifts!

Aquapod Bottle Launcher, Fluorescent Orange

Kids love to shoot stuff in the air. Don’t question, just put it in your cart.

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Hubsan X4 Quadcopter with FPV Camera Toy

Drones are the like video games in three dimensions. These will make good memories and help preserve them too with its onboard camera. Love it!Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Hog Wild Toys Air Strike Catapult 

Even your towering six-footer is still a kid at heart. He’ll love this economical and super awesome catapult. Just warn the cat or dog to take cover. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Areaware Medium Cubebot Multi Color Puzzle

These little puzzles are addictive and fun to put together if you, gulp, have more than one teen in your household.

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Leonardo da Vinci Magnetic Finger Puppet

These magnetic finger puppets are a hoot! Literary giants, scientific minds, and even their famous forefathers can be theirs. Fun stocking stuffers!

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Looking more fun ideas? Check out this list for your favorite Doctor Who fan.

 For Music Lovers

DOBANI Small Thumb Piano

Teens enjoy making noise, so make it melodius with this mini instrument. A pocket-sized piano is just as much fun as it sounds.

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Kikkerland Make Your Own Music Box Kit

Some teens are industrious and like a project. This is one of the best ones we have seen with an end project that won’t burn down your house or end up in the trash.

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Waterproof Apple iPod Shuffle

Teens love water and electronics, but these two things don’t mix well.  An especially good idea for your favorite lifeguard or swimmer, this shuffle will deliver their tunes and help keep their other electronics safe.

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Tech Any Teen Would Love

Rode VMGO Video Mic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone

This is the perfect gift for any audiovisually inclined teen. The microphone works easily with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras alike. This mean that whether he’s recording his video game reviews or she’s showing off her dance moves, your future YouTube sensation will have supersonic, crystal clear audio.

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Cobra Electronics CPP 7500 JumPack Portable Power Pack

Teens love electronics. Keep them charged and ready with a portable power pack.

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Pulse Dimmable LED Light with Wireless Bluetooth Speakers 

Screw these into any can or track lighting, and you have awesome Bluetooth speakers plus a light show. By downloading an app, you control it all from your smartphone. Teens will appreciate the two-in-one approach to the fun.

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Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

Let them take their beloved Netflix everywhere they go. Great price point for bringing all the joy. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer

Just use the app to connect this printer to any smartphone. Simply choose a photo and it will create a small, instant Instax print of the photo. Lots of people can connect to it at once which makes it great for parties and a winner for any tech-y, photo-loving teen.

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Games Teens Play

Here’s a tip: a plain old deck of Bicycle Standard Index Playing Cards  is a great stocking stuffer. Our teens love good old-fashioned cards, but if you want to get a little fancier, here are some winners we like.

The Settlers of Catan

Even sulky teens can’t resist the great combination of luck and strategy in this game. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Pandemic Board Game

Your teens will love it as much as ours do.  They love teaming up as disease-fighting specialists in this one. If the disease spreads, everybody loses. If they contain the outbreak, they all win. Family fun and peace in one box. Fa-la-la-la-la. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Poleish Sports Standard Game Set

Looking for some active fun? This game combines elements of virtually all outdoor games and lawn sports. Throwing, catching, strategy, teamwork, offense, and defense are part of every toss in game play.

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Set: The Family Game of Visual Perception

This game stimulates your mind and some conversation. It’s smart without being too braggy about it. Teens gobble this one right up.

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Not finding any games that look like a good fit?

Check out our mega list chock full of some of our favorites here.

Book Recommendations

Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe

This guide is THE book for the teen who still loves his or her comics. The cool infographics on every page visually represent the kind of minutiae that feeds the soul of a true fan.  Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

The Martian by Andy Weir

Watney’s humor and humanity breathe life into this well-paced and thoughtfully constructed story about a man’s struggle for survival in an unforgiving environment. His plucky ultimate underdog self will win teen hearts as the real science sprinkled throughout engages their minds.

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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

This story of first love is peopled with high schoolers the way we remember them and know them now. Funny, sweet, vulnerable, flawed, and deeply striving for love, acceptance, and independence, these are characters to cheer for and your teens will. The Barnes and Noble sales rack calls this a teen romance. It’s so much more. A buoyant, wonderful read that makes a perfect gift.

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The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

Anything by Nicholas Sparks has the power to charm lovesick teens. Trust us. A walk down any high school hallway bears this one out.

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These books not quite right?

Check out some of our other booklists here and here and here and here.

Or just see our teen/tween booklists here and here.

Some Pretty Things

Alex and Ani “Bangle Bar” Birthstone Bracelet

With a sweet price point under $30, these bracelets make a lovely gift. Girls can stack them to infinity and beyond, so don’t feel like you have to just buy one.

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Michael Kors Womens Watch

A splurge for sure, this watch is at the top of many a teen wishlist this season. If you are in the mood to spoil a special girl, have at it.
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Tory Birch Bangle Fitbit Bracelet

Pretty and practical, this is a gift that hits it out of the ballpark on both fronts.

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Boot Cuff Socks

All teens are into footwear. These are essential for pairing with the cutest of boots. Buy them in bulk and win her heart forever.

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Hunter Womens Original Boot

Another indulgent purchase that will win you brownie points. Girls love these boots. Find a coupon or a sale and be the hero this Christmas.

Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Thick Knitted Winter Warm Infinity Scarf 

Scarves are still in. Find a pretty one and you have a lovely present you know she is going to love.

Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette

Top of the wish list for make-up. If your girl is into skincare, this one is sure to please.

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Need even more suggestions?

Check out our list just for girls from last season. 

For Older Teens

Spotify membership

If you have a music-loving teen, this gift is thoughtful and practical. No ads, total control over what songs they hear, and the ability to keep the music playing even without phone service  make Spotify a winner.

Collegiate belts

Let your favorite guy or gal show off their school pride with a belt that shouts their spirit.

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Collegiate tumblers and mugs

Hydration needs are real. Meet the need to show off their school pride and stay healthy. These are great and nearly indestructible.

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Photo Fleece blanket

Make a cozy study blanket with favorite photos. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

NutriBullet

Perfect for blending their own healthy smoothies, this is a gift they will appreciate and use for many years to come.

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MeGooDo LED Mini Portable Projector

College kids tend to watch TV on their laptops. This portable projector means they can watch with friends. Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Keurig Mini

Give them a little something to make their own morning jolt.

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For Active and Adventurous Teens

GoPro HERO3+: Silver Edition

This one is a bit of a splurge but action-oriented teens will appreciate the ability to record every minute of their big adventures.
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 Liquid Image All-Sport HD Camera Goggle

Same idea as above but it requires no extra equipment. You favorite skier might be thrilled to find this one under the tree.
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Garmin Forerunner 15

Got an athlete? This combination step tracker + GPS sport watch tracks steps, pace, distance covered and calories burned. It will even tell you to get up and get moving if you have been hanging around too long.

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Kitschy and Kool Finds

Star Wars Star Wars Chewbacca Adult Fleece Bathrobe

Because Star Wars, duh?

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BlackRapid 35″ Shot Camera Strap  

Made from super-strong, orange nylon webbing, this camera strap attaches to the camera’s tripod socket. Hanging upside down at your side rather than around your neck and available in two versions, one that goes over your shoulder and another that goes across your body like a typical R-strap, this is a special gift for your photo-junkie teen.

Holiday gift guide for teens and tweens | Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

Hope these help you have the happiest of holidays!

-Erin and Ellen

 

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