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My kids have outgrown the days when I could toss a couple Thomas the Tank Engine figures and Play-Doh into a stocking and they were thrilled. Now it’s harder.
I don’t want stuff for the sake of stuff, but a full stocking is so much fun for them – and for me – that I make it happen each year. I have to get creative though because they often don’t even know what they want.
Worse? They want things that are far outside my budget. They may get one item, but that does not fill a stocking!
Thankfully, I still hold with some tradition. I always add an orange and chocolate to their stockings. A navel orange takes up a bit of space, and it costs next to nothing.
The other standby is chocolate. I always put some sort of chocolate into the stocking. They love it, because of course the Halloween candy is long gone at this point.
I’ll also toss in foods I don’t normally buy for them. For example, I may have wrapped up a box of cereal for each kid that will be one of their favorite gifts. Sometimes it truly is the smallest things that makes people happy.
Think about what your kids like that can fit in a stocking and be “just theirs” with no sharing. My daughter loves pickles, so there you go. Maybe it’s jarred peaches or a bag of specialty chips. You know your child best!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Teens
As kids get older, the gift giving gets harder - and more expensive. This list of stocking stuffers is perfect for the teens in your life. And you won't break the bank purchasing for them either!
Chocolate Orange
Sometimes kids are less than enthusiastic about the navel orange, so I go with a chocolate orange, too. This is one no one has ever complained about!
Chocolate Coins
We all know about chocolate coins. They're fun, but so often they're really cheap chocolate that tastes like wax. Now that your kids are older, give them good chocolate they'll really like. This is one of my favorites, and there's enough chocolate in a bag to split amongst a few stockings, if needed.
AirPods Case Cover
If your kids have AirPods, they need this in their stocking. I promise. I have so many friends whose children have lost the charging case or one or both AirPods. This protective case attaches to a purse or backpack so the charging case has somewhere to go rather than being loose all the time. And yes, you can wirelessly charge while the protective case is still on. Winning!
Wired Noise Isolating Earbuds
If you aren't quite ready for your kids to have AirPods or other wireless earbuds, get some decent noise isolating earbuds for the stocking instead. My kids can always use another pair because one is currently missing or not fully functioning. Tell me I'm not alone.
Lightsaber Light Up Chopsticks
Every family has at least one Star Wars fan, right? The moment I saw these lightsaber chopsticks, I had to get them for my son. This will be the winner in ANY stocking. It might even encourage your teen to learn to use chopsticks properly - that's my theory anyway!
Chapstick S'Mores Lip Balm
'Tis the season for dry lips, and my teens love fun flavors of lip balm. S'mores is one of their favorites, and they need a three pack because inevitably, they lose at least one before break is even over.
Chapstick Holder Keychain
In an attempt to have that Chapstick in the stocking from disappearing quite so quickly, add a Chapstick holder to the stocking, too. They come in such cute designs, and they're perfect to attach to a backpack or car keys.
Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
Our local Starbucks may have more teen visitors than adults some days. You may want to stick a Starbucks gift card in the stocking to help fuel their days, or pick up some of the bottle frappuccinos instead. Either way, you'll have happy kids.
Sweet Tangerine Tea Bags
If your children are more into tea than coffee, pick up a fun flavor and pop that box into the stocking. Maybe it's the mean mom in me, but I especially love this one that not only tastes great but has the tweak of promoting "positive energy" for my teens.
Baby Yoda PopSocket
Deny it if you will, but everyone has fallen in love with Baby Yoda. And on a PopSocket? It's beyond perfect for your teen's stocking. I love to swap out my PopSockets all the time, and so do my kids.
Christmas Fun Mad Libs
I don't care how old - or young - you are, Mad Libs are a hit. Put this in the stocking, and spend time after breakfast and opening presents doing these as a family. It's the gift that keeps giving.
Waterproof Phone Underwater Case
If your child hasn't drowned a phone at the beach or pool or on vacation, count yourself lucky. This may be the fun way to prevent that problem. Bonus? Your children can use their phones in the pool, making for even more fun selfies and photos.
FunkoPOP Batman Pez Dispenser
Sometimes old is new again, and Pez is one of those classics that everyone seems to love. There are so many fun and cool options now, especially with the FunkoPOP designs. You can find so many characters from Marvel to Nightmare Before Christmas to Harry Potter and more.
Christmas Light Charging Cable
This item made it onto my list of stocking stuffers for adults, too, but it's so fun and so cute that teens need this one, too. It's such a fun charger, and we all need extra ones!
Wearable Nail Polish Holder
The hardest thing about doing your nails is figuring out where and how to hold the nail polish bottle. This is such a genius solution, and it fits beautifully in a stocking, too.
Nail Polish
If you gift the nail polish holder, of course you need to add some nail polish to go with it. Find your child's favorite color, then toss it in that stocking!
Yodelling Pickle
I bought this for my daughter last year, and she adored it. It's silly and fun, and she still pulls it out. Yes, it yodels. Yes, that's about all it does. But it's still a fun, silly thing that she adores.
Bag Of Reindeer Farts Cotton Candy
Yes, this is another silly gift, but it's super fun. It's perfectly themed and is guaranteed to get a giggle from your child. And how can you resist cotton candy?
Glow in the Dark Stars
My kids begged and begged for stars for their ceilings. I don't know why it took me so long to get some. They have them decorating their rooms and love to look at them even now. It's a fun and cute gift, and they just might ask you for help to hand them.
Fairy Lights with Remote Control
Little lights to decorate are adorable and let your children show their personalities. The fact that they come with remote controls makes this set even more fun!
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know
If you have a new driver in the house or one coming up, this is one of those must have books you need to gift. It's always so much easier for kids to listen and learn when it isn't a parent lecturing. It also has a bunch of topics you don't necessarily think to cover yourself when teaching.
Fun Bath Bombs
My daughter would take a long bath every day if I let her. Preferably with bath bombs and fun music. Find a favorite scent, and make sure you've got at least one in your child's stocking this year.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot chocolate bombs were huge last year, and they still are this year. Rather than try to make your own, stick a few in a stocking and become an instant hero. This version has a variety of flavors to keep it interesting. Or open up the set and divide the hot chocolate bombs amongst the various recipients.
VSCO Good Vibes Stickers
If you don't know what a VSCO girl is, that's just fine. I've got you covered. If your child already has a Hydroflask, I'm sure the begging or stickers has started. This pack is perfect and super fun!
Hair Scrunchies
The next necessity for a VSCO girl? It's all about the scrunchies. Yes, the 90s are back, but don't tell them we invented this first. And you can never hae too many scrunchies. You remember that, right?
Nepal Woven Friendship Bracelets
I'm sure you remember friendship bracelets, too. Well, they're also back in. And necessary. Grab a pack to stick with your other VSCO gifts and watch your VSCO girl smile.
Jibbitz for Crocs
So Crocs, ugly as they are, are super popular amongst teens right now. And as popular as they are, the charms to put in the Crocs are just as much a necessity. This makes the perfect set so your child can change the charms in and out depending on the day and mood.
And hopefully a lot of fun for you and for them. Merry Christmas!
What are your best stocking stuffer ideas for teens?
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