LED string light photo holder (50 clips), $13: Teens need their own space, and they love personalizing those spaces. You could give multiple sets so your teen's room can become a glowy wonderland. There's also a macrame version here for your Woodstock teen.
Champion hoodie, $30: This old-school, unisex athletic brand is always cool; go with a classic black for a no-fail gift, or see their whole product line of colors here.
New York baseball cap, $14: Another great minimalist, stylish, unisex accessory; choose from green, blue, black, or white in 100 percent cotton.
A Saint a Day daily saint devotionals (hardcover), $13: This is a beautiful, design-forward book that offers accessible, saints-inspired devotionals for every day of the year—great for readers and non-readers alike.
Oversized sweatshirts, $28: This sweatshirt has gone viral among my many teen and young adult nieces; Comes in a rainbow of options in solids and stripes with extended sizing. Size up so it fits nice and baggy like your teens wants.
Sneaker painting kit, $25: Give teens a break from screen time with this kit to custom paint a pair of old sneakers (or new ones). This kit is easy to use and contains everything you need—leather paint, brushes, matte sealant, and design transfer sheets—so even non-creatives can appreciate the satisfaction of making something.
Cash plus something silly (like this emotional support pickle, $7: The kind of boring truth is that many teens need and want cash more than other gifts. If you decide to give money, you can still pair it with something fun and personal. For my teen nieces and nephews, I've slipped gift cards into this cute crochet pickle. There are several other characters in this collection.
Cloud light, $10: Another cool decor item for their bedroom kingdoms with a USB charging option so you don't have to worry about batteries.
Monogram pouch set (2), $18: Your teens can use these pouches for skincare, makeup, art supplies, travel, charging cables, hair ties, snacks, manicure tools, and probably anything else they need to organize and transport. Comes in seven colors and every letter of the alphabet.
Bubble skincare items, from $16: Skincare sets make reliable gifts for teens, and this particular brand is viral.
Reusable notebook, $23: Whether they're doodling, making lists, planning projects, journaling, sketching, traveling, taking class notes, writing their novel, or reflecting on a retreat, this device lets them handwrite and then digitize and save their notes via a free app. They can use this notebook over and over and over without losing a single scribble. The set includes the notebook, eraser, stylus, and free app.
The Light of Heaven saints adult coloring book, $7: It's no secret that screen time drains us rather than refreshes us, ironically perpetuating stress (see also: "doomscrolling"). This compilation of sophisted saint illustrations offers the satisfaction of something bodily, sensory, and creative while also gently exposing them to 23 models of holiness. (Pro tip: remind them that after they color the illustrations, they could frame the finished artwork as gifts for their friends' Confirmations.)
Method body wash set, $24: My teens look forward to their annual restock of this nontoxic, wonderful-smelling body wash which they just call"the really nice stuff."
Belt bag, $14: This minimalist belt bag looks good, comes in almost 40 colors, and almost perfectly dupes those uber-trendy, uber-pricey athletic wear brands.
Owalla water bottle, $30: How many water bottles is too many for a teen? The limit does not exist. Unlike some other popular brands, this one doesn't cost $80 and comes in multiple colorways. The flip top instead of an open straw also makes it easier to tote.
Pun pajamas, $28: Teens want to be comfortable, they want to be cool and ironic, and these pun pajamas with appealing prints (shark, crab, and fishing) are bulls-eye.
Echo Community retreat: Give your teen the powerful, life-changing gift of an Echo retreat. I can't speak highly enough of this ministry.
Amazon Prime subscription: There's a lot for your teen in this annual subscription: infinite video and music streaming options, countless free Kindle books, fast and free shipping on whatever they need, parental controls!, and other special offers. (Pro tip: You can get special rates for young adults and students).
A note about Amazon
These links connect mostly to products sold on Amazon. This is not the only place you can buy most of these items, but I set it up this way because of Amazon's ubiquity (everyone I know already has a Prime account). You can also try finding the items you like at other retailers, local shops, or even use these ideas as a springboard to create gifts.
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