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Gifts for teens they won't roll their eyes at

Teens are hard because the wrong gift gets a polite "thanks" and a drawer. The ones that work upgrade something they already use all the time, or feed the hobby of the moment.

These picks come from our catalog and are ranked by the same engine as the quiz.

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8 picks from our catalog

Ranked by the same rules as the quiz from the 562 gifts in our catalog. Prices are the catalog range; the store shows today's price.

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THE COMFY Original Oversized Sherpa Wearable Blanket

$25 to $50

A home upgrade that gets used every day. A solid bet for your teen.

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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

Under $25

A big, fluffy throw for dorm rooms, movie nights and stealing back from the dog.

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Kate Spade New York Morgan Magnetic Phone Wallet Card Holder

$50 to $100

Could be a great pick for your teen: something they will reach for all the time.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer

$50 to $100

Worth a look for your teen: useful every day, not a gadget for the drawer.

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Spikeball Standard 3 Ball Kit

$50 to $100

The addictive roundnet game for the backyard, beach or tailgate.

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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 72 Count

$50 to $100

The pro grade pencils serious young artists covet, in a tin of 72 rich, blendable colors.

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Kala KA-15S Satin Mahogany Soprano Ukulele

$50 to $100

A real, well reviewed starter ukulele that is easy to learn and sounds sweet from day one.

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Before you buy

  • Ask what they'd buy with $50. The answer is usually the gift.
  • Gift cards are fine for teens. Pair one with something small to open.

Fair questions

What do teenagers actually want?

Upgrades to things they use every day (headphones, chargers, room gear) and stuff for their current hobby.

Is a gift card too impersonal for a teen?

Most teens are happy with one. Add a small thing to unwrap and a note.

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