Gift ideas for a teen

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Typically under $15

Gift ideaSpeed cube setA few sizes of twisty cubes; online tutorials make solving them a real goal. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPhone tripod with Bluetooth remoteFor group photos, videos and video calls without someone holding the phone. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaCozy socks gift setFuzzy socks are an easy stocking stuffer that always gets used. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaVinyl sticker packStickers for laptops and water bottles; cheap and very popular. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaMetal brain teaser puzzlesTwisted-wire puzzles that look impossible until they aren't. Good desk toys. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaTravel journalFor the trips they've been waiting years to take. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaBath bomb setAn easy treat for a relaxing evening. Typically under $15 Search on Amazon →

Typically $15 to $25

Gift ideaWooden mechanical model kitLaser-cut wooden pieces snap into a model with moving gears; no glue needed. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaSketching pencil setGraded pencils, erasers and a sketchbook for a kid who is always drawing. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaOver-the-door mini basketball hoopBedroom basketball with a soft ball; it hangs on a door without screws. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaEscape room game for familiesSolve puzzles together to "escape" in about an hour, at the kitchen table. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaLED strip lights for a bedroomColor-changing light strips are an easy way to make a room feel like theirs. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPortable charger (power bank)Saves the day when their phone dies away from home. Around 10,000 mAh fits a pocket. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaGraphic novelGraphic novels win over readers who don't think they like reading. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaMini waffle makerSmall, cheap and fun: waffles, hash browns and grilled sandwiches in minutes. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaDesk ring lightEven light for video calls, photos and streaming. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaParty card game for teensA quick group game for sleepovers and parties. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaInsulated water bottleKeeps drinks cold all day at school, practice or work. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaBrush pens and sketchbookFor lettering, doodles and art; brush tips do thick and thin lines in one pen. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaRetro video game posterClassic game art for a game room or office. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaLED neon sign for a game roomA finishing touch for a game room or streaming setup. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaDetective case file gameRead the evidence and solve a cold case together, at home. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaWireless charging padSet the phone down and it charges; no cable hunting. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaParty game for adult groupsA big-group game for game nights and holiday get-togethers. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaBasic household tool kitA first toolkit for a first apartment or dorm. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaShower caddy for a dormA carry caddy for shared bathrooms. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaLED desk lampGood light for late study sessions. Typically $15 to $25 Search on Amazon →

Typically $25 to $50

Gift ideaFamily strategy board gameA game that rewards planning keeps older kids and adults at the table together. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaRoundnet game setA fast, portable outdoor game for the park or the beach. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaWaterproof Bluetooth speakerMusic in the shower, at the pool or on the go. Waterproof models take a drop or a splash. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaOversized wearable blanket hoodieA blanket with sleeves and a hood; cozy for movie nights and cold rooms. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaWireless earbudsBudget wireless earbuds are good enough for school, the gym and the bus. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaBedside lamp with wireless chargerA lamp and a phone charger in one spot on the nightstand. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPortable camping hammockPacks into a pouch and hangs between two trees in a couple of minutes. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaBeginner ukulele kitSmall, forgiving and quick to learn: a few chords play hundreds of songs. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaCompact mechanical keyboardA satisfying keyboard for typing and gaming that takes less room on a desk. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaWireless retro-style controllerA classic controller shape for Switch and PC; most work with a phone too. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPixel art LED displayA small LED panel that shows pixel art and animations on a desk or shelf. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaWired gaming headsetClear voice chat and game audio; wired models skip the charging. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPocket multitoolPliers, blades and drivers in one tool for the glovebox or toolbox. Typically $25 to $50 Search on Amazon →

Typically $50 to $100

Gift ideaBeginner telescopeA small refractor shows the Moon's craters and Saturn's rings on a clear night. Typically $50 to $100 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaInstant film cameraPrints come out right away to stick on a wall or hand to a friend. Film is sold separately. Typically $50 to $100 Search on Amazon →

Gift ideaPortable photo printer for phonesPrints small photos straight from a phone for scrapbooks, walls and gifts. Typically $50 to $100 Search on Amazon →

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