Holiday Gift Guides for Kids, Tweens/Teens, & College Students

It’s always a bit of a challenge shopping for kids whether they’re young, teens, or semi-adults. I’m all about the gift cards personally, but when I’m gifting to the kids in my family I like to try and put a little more thought into what I purchase. Hopefully these gift ideas help you while you’re crossing things off your list this year! If nothing else, I hope they give you a little inspiration and maybe a few new ideas!

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Pranklopedia – for the kid who loves to pull pranks, here’s a book full of ideas!
Knee High Novelty Socks – these knee high novelty socks are ADORABLE and would make any young lady happy to wear them!
Whipz – these micro racer mini cars are SO much fun! Kids love carrying them around!!
Flashing Finger Light Gloves – I don’t know what it is about novelty items like this, but these gloves are all the rage right now!
Disney Princess Necklace Activity – I know a few little girls who will be gifted this from me this year!!
Smack It! – this card game is fun for the whole family and puts an exciting twist on Slap Jack and War!
Talking Robot – this little talking robot can record anything you say and repeat it all back to you, too. Between the voice and the light up features, this little gadget would make the perfect gift!
Moon Torch – a pocket flashlight you can take anywhere & project the moon wherever you go. Too fun!
Would You Rather? – I don’t know what it is about kids and the WYR game, but we play this one ALL the time. The grosser the scenarios, the more fun! LOL!
3-Minute Gratitude Journal – I love this journal and how it helps kids get into the habit of self-reflection, being mindful, and practicing gratitude.
Totally Gross the Game – silly science questions and gross out challenges?! What more could you want for a family fun night?!
Puzzle Brainteaser Challenge Ball – keep those idle hands busy with a little logic and problem solving…this one will challenge them for sure!
LiquiPen – these novelty pens are fun to write with and to look at! There’s not a kid I’ve found yet that doesn’t love these!

Art Studio Kit – this kit is an art studio in a box and comes with everything a kid would need for expressing their creativity.
AudioPet Bluetooth Speaker – I added this little gadget to the 2017 Kids Gift Guide, but I wanted to add it again this year because I LOVE THIS THING. We thought ours was lost and just found it the other day and I was reminded how powerful this little thing really is! The sound quality is excellent and this tiny little audio pet really packs a punch! So happy we found ours! It’s been playing non-stop ever since!
GoCube – this app enabled Rubik’s cube adds all the value to screen time and, in my opinion, is worth the splurge!
Crayola Lightboard Drawing Tablet – Kids absolutely LOVE this light up drawing tablet. The best part for parents?! It’s mess-free! Amen!
Artie – this little coding robot is a toy of the year finalist for 2020 and a great gadget for helping kids to understand and practice coding!
Lego Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit – this activity kit is great for getting kids to show their stop motion animation skills! SO much fun!
Optical Illusions Activity Kit – this activity kit is great for the kid who is fascinated by optical illusions and wants to know more about how they’re created
Literati Books – if you have an avid reader on your hands, look into this amazing little book club for kids! SO cool!
Fortune Cookie Bracelets – these little fortune cookies each contain a collectible bracelet. This is one fortune they won’t be sad to open!
Fort Builder Kit – this fort building kit is the coolest. It comes with 77 pieces and glows in the dark! Parents, move over! Fort making is a kids job now!
Baketivity Set – it’s time too put the kids in the kitchen! This pre-measured ingredient kit yields half a dozen cake pops and kids will have the best time getting their hands dirty for this edible reward!
Gravitrax – another 2019 Toy of the Year Finalist, Gravitrax is an interactive marble track system perfect for kids who love to build and create!
Y’Art Craft Kit – another 2019 Toy of the Year Finalist, the Y’art Craft Kit allows for kids to color with yarn! You read that right. The yarn adheres to a grip & stick artboard that makes this process seamless.
Spooner Board – these boards are a perfect indoor/outdoor toy great for practicing balance and learning how to surf, skateboard, or snowboard.
3D Illusion Night Light – this is the night light of all night lights. Several different image options and easy for kids and adults to operate!
Augmented Reality Interactive Globe – this interactive globe is an experience in augmented reality like no other and can be accessed through an app on a tablet or phone!
The Worst Books – they really are the best, WORST books around!!! LOL!!! My boys think these are HILARIOUS! Every kid I’ve read these to have doubled over in laughter. Simple and effective, these books are a must have for any library!
Morphy – this brainteaser game is fun for the whole family and will definitely keep you thinking!

Unstable Unicorns – the game of all games! This one is a ton of fun for both boys and girls alike!
Unicorn Sleep Mask – if you can’t be a unicorn, you can at least sleep like one.
Go Long! Dice Game – if you’re buying for a football enthusiast, you’ll want to add this dice game to his/her stocking. So much fun!
Wreck This Journal– I would have died for a journal just like this when I was a tween/teen. It’s the unjournal…meant to be beat up and kicked around. This thing is awesome!
Emoji Fortune Teller – because just a regular Magic 8 Ball won’t do anymore.
Rubik’s Batttle – fun sized game for the whole family, but tweens/teens really love this version!
Q&A a Day – if you know a tween/teen who loves to journal, this is an awesome book to get them writing and talking. Lots of opportunity for reflection here!
Phone Holder – just a fun little novelty item that’s perfect for a stocking. These little hands help hold those handheld devices when the hands don’t want to hold it themselves!
Cookbook for Teens – get your kids in the kitchen with this cookbook specifically written for your tween/teen! Lots of easy, delish recipes that are sure to make them a proud cook!
Chapstick Keychain – we all know how easy it is to lose our chapstick. These little keychain chapstick holders are the perfect solution!
Boys & Girls Guides To… – oh how I love these ” Guides To…”. Such practical advice and great wisdom. If they don’t want to hear it from mom and dad, this book is a great alternative! A boys version and a girls version is available.
Hair Ties – not only are these hair ties great for your hair, but they make pretty darling bracelets, too.
Face Wipes – because we all know kids have a hard time remembering to wash their faces…these wipes will do in a pinch!
What Are the Odds? – a family game full of dares and FUN!
Bacon Balm – I mean…bacon flavored lip balm. Need I say more?!
Sketch It Nail Pens – an at home nail design kit complete with pens, appliqués, and sketch pens!

Color Changing Cinema Light Box – a light box that not only changes colors, but comes complete with letters, numbers, AND emojis!
Polaroid Camera – a polaroid camera for the kid who loves to capture & print memories with a quickness!
Cable Bites – help your kid keep track of his/her phone with these precious cable bites…NEVER lose a cord again! Well…maybe 😉
Electronic Shooting Target with Scorekeeper – a fun target game to play solo or with a friend.
HydroFlask – because apparently this is a thing and ALL the tweens I know are asking for one. And they’re using stickers like these to decorate them.
Speech Bubble Lighted Message Board – great for any tween/teen room…a perfect place for mom or dad to leave pesky reminders 🙂
Candy Club – talk about a sweet gift (and a big dentist bill). This candy club subscription sends the recipient sweet treats every month! What kid at ANY age wouldn’t love this?!
Vinyl Skins for Chargers – these vinyl stickers are perfect for dressing up those boring old chargers and great for helping your kid remember whose charger is whose!
Bedside Caddy – so perfect for corralling and organizing all those things the kids take into bed!
Dancing Water Speakers – these dancing water speakers have LED lights that dance to the music & are mesmerizing to watch.
Game of Phones – they’ve always got their phones on them, so might as well put them to good use!
Bubble Wrap Calendar – a bubble a day keeps the parents away…from their rooms, that is. The sound might be annoying, but this novelty calendar is anything but!
LED Light Changing Bluetooth Speaker – a bluetooth speaker with subtle light changes…this one is so cool!
Kan Jam – Kan Jam is a flying disc game perfect for outdoor play & portable enough to take with you wherever you go!
Kids Against Maturity – where’s the adult version of this one?! Because I’m opposed to maturity, too. That said, this is a GREAT family game and one kids are sure to love!
Selfie Light Kit – because selfies are just a little more fun with some additional light 😉
Capture the Flag – a glow in the dark version complete with 12 different ways to play. They’ll never get tired of this one!

Unicorn Oil Diffuser/Humidifier – this precious unicorn doubles as a diffuser & humidifier and would be a perfect addition to any tween/teen room.
Caboodles – I LOVE that these are back “in” and know a few sweet girls who can’t wait to have their own!
Portable Power Bank – this little unicorn is a portable power bank and perfect for keeping your child’s phone charged!
Bath Bombs – this set of bath bombs are beautiful and a great way to help your tween/teen to relax and recharge
Scrunchie Set – another oldie I’m so happy to see made it’s way back again, these scrunchies are perfect for wearing in the hair or around the wrist…and they’re cute, too!
Teen Trailblazers – Encourage and empower your tween/teen with stories about 30 different girls who changed the world before turning 20
Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush – good skincare starts early and this sonic facial cleansing brush would make an awesome addition to your girl’s skincare routine
Rowan Box – this subscription box delivers a new pair of earrings to your girl every month…the gift that keeps on giving!
Backpack Purse – this bowknot leather backpack purse is a best seller and available in several different colors. Adorable to boot!
Glitter Chair – this inflatable glitter chair is just the room accessory your girl never knew she needed! So.MUCH.fun!
Name Necklace – these custom name necklaces are beautiful and such a dainty adornment for any tween/teen neck!
Fairy Light Photo Display – a few tween/teen girls on my list have these photo fairy lights on theirs and I think I want some, too!
Nail Stamper – this nail stamper is a great gift to give the gal who likes to do her nails in the comfort of her own home.
Hair Chalk – for the girl who wants a change that isn’t permanent, this hair chalk kit is perfect!
Moon Neon Light – this neon light is a great tween/teen room addition and great for use as decor or just a night light!

Build-On Brick Mug – y’know, to feel like their elder coffee drinking counterparts, but maintain their age
Glow Basketball – no light, no problem! This glow ball is perfect for outdoor play after dark. There’s a certain kid in my house who wants this asap!
Bluetooth Beanie – leave home without the headphones because this beanie isn’t only stylish, it plays music, too!
Gaming Chair – I’ve been told that this is THE gaming chair by a kid who is praying Santa will leave this one next to the tree this year.
Air Hammock – because a variety of flex seating options in the room of a tween/teen is a must
B3 Blitz – a scaled down version of the Bean Bag Buckets game, this portable version is sure to bring the fun wherever your tween/teen goes!
Boys Only Book – I can’t guarantee they’ll actually read it, but it’s a great one to have on hand!
Digital Electronic Money Bank – want your kids to help you clean?! They’ve never reached in between couch cushions and cleared out the small spaces so fast. Now they never have to guess how much they’ve collected!
Pizza Blanket – because what child doesn’t want to wrap himself up in a gooey, delicious pizza?! Best.blanket.EVER.
Laser Alarm Clock – makes waking up a lot less painful
Under Armour Hoodie – both of my boys LIVE in hoodies during the faux-winter months here in Houston and this one comes in several different colors.
Timex Iron Man Watch – no phone, no excuses. Never lose track of time with this watch…available in several different colors as well.
Pac Man Ghost Lamp – this classic table lamp changes colors to music and if I’m being honest, I want this little piece of nostalgia for my room, too.
Nike Shoes – a reboot of a 1982 classic!!! LOVE these!
Ripstik Ripsurf – carve and cut like a real surfboard, but on dry land!
Air Pods – I know several teens/tweens who have these on their lists. The gift that’s right up there with the Hydroflask as most requested!
Madden 20 – when in doubt, Madden is always a winner

Portable Power Bank – portable chargers are a MUST for the college kid on the go…especially if they spend lots of time away from their dorms/apartments.
Tile Finder – help your college student keep track of his/her gadgets with these Tile Finders. If they’re anything like me, they need them!
Laptop Organizer Tray – this lap desk fits up to 17 inch laptops, has a built-in mouse pad, and compartments for iPhone & tablet upright store! Great for students who like working from the comfort of their beds!
Portable Door Lock – keep your college kid just a little bit safer with this portable door lock that can travel with them wherever they go.
Things They Don’t Teach You In School – a useless trivia game for the kids who love game night
Mini Electric Cooler & Warmer limited on space?! No problem. This mini electric cooler and warmer would make a great addition to any space!
SmartPhone Sanitizer + Charger – a gift that they didn’t know they wanted, but definitely need!
Plant Bluetooth – a good rule of thumb is “no pets until you can keep a plant alive” and this little bluetooth speaker plant holder might just be the key to help them remember to do just that!
Bed Tent – great for the students living in a dorm who need a little more privacy and different wake-up routines that their roommates!
T-shirt Quilt – know a kid with a ton of tees that are just taking up drawer space?! Repurpose them in a quilt! LOVE these!
Echo Show – it’s Alexa with visuals!!!!
Bluetooth Lamp – it’s a color changing bedside lamp complete with bluetooth speaker and perfect for a gift!
BedShelfie – the perfect bedside shelf that attaches right to the side of his/her sleeping space
College Cooking Cookbook – where was this when I was in college?!?! Would’ve saved me from scavenging for loose change so I could hit up the Under $1 menu at our local Taco Bell every night
Wireless Charging Station – for a neat and tidy charging option for ALL the devices, this wireless charging station is it!
Gift Cards – The best gift you can get ANY student is cold hard cash, but if you’re wanting to be a little more personal, grab a variety of gift cards from their favorite places. It’s the BEST gift you could possibly give 🙂