December 14, 2021
Teens are hard to buy for when there’s tons of time—and when there isn’t, the pressure is really on. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Our best last-minute gift ideas for teenagers:
Our Last Minute Gift Ideas
Soothing Gestures
- Artisanal soaps
- Electric foot massager
- Fuzzy or weighted blanket
- Light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Massage gun
- Nail polish kits
- Perfume/cologne
- Skin care & home spa products
Fashionista Finds
- Crocs (they’re back!)
- Fun socks
- Pit viper sunglasses
- Sports t-shirts / jerseys
- The Comfy
- The pricey hoodie or shoes that you normally say no to
Gamer Goodies: Old School and 21st Century
- Backbone (gaming system for phone)
- Dungeons and Dragons accessories
- EPOS gaming headset
- Pathfinder
- Oculus Quest 2
Subscriptions—the Gifts That Keep on Giving
- Birchbox, Ipsy, or another makeup subscription
- Mel Chemistry Subscription
- FabFitFun for girlie goodies
- Think makeup, books, snacks, clothing, etc. (Snacks from around the world are a favorite of our teens!)
Decked-Out Decor
- Favorite anime / YouTuber / artist collage (look on their favorite star’s website shop)
- LED strip lights
- Mini fridge
- Sound machine
- Tapestries
Sporty Stuff
- LL Bean Snow Tube (they’re never too old for sledding!)
- Merchandise from a favorite team
- Kayak, skis, bike, or another sporty splurge
- Yoga mat
- Fitness class passes
- Upgraded equipment for their favorite sport
Music Notes
- Clapbox
- Concert Tickets
- Instrument
- Merchandise from favorite musician
- Turntable and vinyl records
- Spotify Premium
Techie Treats
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- Chargers (there are never enough!)
- Earbuds
- Portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker
- Rocketbook
- Smartwatch
Personalized Coupons
- I’ll do your laundry
- Experience of your choice within stated guidelines
- Home cooked meal of your choice
- No chores for a week
Excellent Experiences
- Amusement park season pass
- Hobby class gift certificate (jewelry making, cooking, etc.)
- Scavenger hunt for cash
- Sports event or concert tickets
- Travel – plan a trip, give an airline gift card, or sign over frequent flyer miles
Money Madness
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- Life insurance
- Ornament stuffed with money (make it fun!)
- Stocks
- 529 account
Winning Gift Cards
- Aerie, Hollister, or their favorite clothing store
- Food delivery service or their favorite fast food
- Gas station/car wash for the new driver
- Spa (massages and pedicures are a hit)
- Ulta beauty
- Video game system (think XBox gift cards for the gamer in your life)
It may be the thought that counts, and, yeah, our teenagers aren’t little anymore. But our kids are never too old for us to wish for that “Wow, I love it” gift to light up their faces. It’s not too late to find it!
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