In our family, we save the stockings for last and very often…those little gifts are the best. Put a little jingle in your child’s stocking this Christmas with this selection of small-sized stocking stuffer ideas for teens that range from whimsical to practical to just plain fun.
If you have a dog in the family, your teen might like these gift ideas as well!
World’s Smallest Mini Bluetooth Boombox
Can you feel the beat? This nifty little gift streams your teen’s music via Bluetooth. At three inches, it might just be the cutest boombox ever made. This stocking stuffer runs $18.95 at Urban Outfitters.
Game of Phones
This clever card game is like Pictionary with a phone. Draw a prompt card and see who can complete the digital scavenger hunt the fastest. You might create emoji art, share your latest food pic, or phone a friend to get the answer to a burning question – but it’s all fun. Phone not included! This stocking stuffer idea is $12 – $25 at Uncommon Goods.
Pleasing Perfect Pearl Nail Polish
Everyone wants Harry Styles in their stocking this Christmas. His new gender-neutral line of beauty products – Pleasing – is vegan, cruelty-free and this sweet little nail polish is the perfect white with a glossy finish. For the little hipster in your house, find this gift idea for $20 at Pleasing.com.
Banned Books Socks
Fun socks in Christmas stocking are tradition, right? Featuring The Great Gatsby, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird – all classics, and all banned books. A perfect stocking stuffer idea for your free-thinking teen. $12 at Uncommon Goods.
Cookie Butter Balm DotCom
Glossier’s awesome hydrating lip balm, packed with antioxidants and also available in other flavors like mint, mango, or coconut. Put it your teen’s stocking and then swipe it for yourself in January! Or just buy two now and face reality. $12 at Glossier.
Theo’s Dark Chocolate Salted Toffee Bar
When thinking of stocking stuffer ideas for teens in your life, don’t forget to drop in something sweet! Theo’s was the first organic, fair trade certified chocolate maker in North America, so this stocking stuffer idea is all good things – including delicious! Also, it’s a bonus that you can pick this up at Whole Foods for $4.00.
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A children’s media professional for twenty-five years, Heather Lennon Vieiro has worked to build some of the best and brightest brands and characters that you love to read about. Her work in book publishing has been guided by always thinking about what kids need and want now. She lives in New Jersey with her family and a very sweet dog.