15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens

As we get closer to Christmas the gift purchasing window gets smaller. If you have a teenager to shop for a gift card may seem like the only option. The enjoyment of giving gifts is not the same when it is in an envelope. The fun is in the surprise, and the opening, and the anticipation. That is why Christmas stockings are so much fun. You don't receive what's in them until Christmas morning. How fun it is to open a few small and thoughtful gifts (along with some candy)!

The feeling of giving that surprise to someone is almost as fun as shopping for them. So, we'd like to share some ideas that will bring the fun back into shopping for a teenager. Here are a few for boys and for girls.

For The Artist

Watercolor painting activities can be a blast for kids of all ages and artistic levels. From water-only books to revolutionary “color sheets”, here are a few unique water coloring ideas.

#1 Vivivia Color Sheets for tweens and teens

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My Modern Met Store - Vivivia Color Sheets[/caption]

#2 Jungle Magic Painting Book

#3 Jar Melo Marbling Painting Kit

#4 Blick Illustrator Markers for more advanced artists.

For The Reader

#5 “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” for ages 10-14

#6 Unique bookmark at My Book Mark

#7 Solar Photography Kit for kids 12 and up

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For The Girlie Girls

#8 Crystal Flower Jelly Color Changing Lipstick

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Firstfly Crystal Flower Jelly Color Changing Lipstick[/caption]

#9 A Jewelry Box to keep all of her favorite rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

For Every Teen

#10 Legos abound in every toy store. Find a kit that fits your teen's imagination.

#11 Card games or board games like Uno, Monopoly, and Bananagrams.

#12 Mad Libs - If you don't know what they are... that's fine - your teenager does!

#13 Mixed Nuts in a Can Prank

This one is a no-brainer: If your kid is a big fan of the Harry Potter books series, they need a wand to hone their craft. Here are a few options to consider:

#14 Build Your Own Harry Potter Wand

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#15 Harry Potter Light Painting Wand and Harry Potter Wizard Training Wands

Now you know that there are fun and thoughtful ways to shop for a teenager. These ideas would make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Happy shopping!!