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If You’re Completely Clueless About What To Buy A Teenager, Just Point To One Of These 20 Gifts
Ah, the teenager. A creature of mystery, powered by Wi-Fi and an inherent disdain for everything you think is cool. Asking them what they want for the holidays is a mission destined for failure, an interrogation that usually ends with a single, non-committal grunt and the classic "I dunno."
This leaves you, the well-meaning gift-giver, in a cold sweat, terrified of buying the one thing that will be declared "cringe" the second you leave the room. Fear not. We’ve done the dangerous reconnaissance work for you, so you can get ready to earn the coveted, non-ironic "thank you."
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Review: "If you're debating, the answer is yes. & make sure you put her somewhere that gets full sun." - Al
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They Can Give All Their Bad Tattoo Ideas A Very Temporary Test Drive With These Temporary Tattoo Markers
Review: "I’m so glad something like this is out. So much fun!" - Anais falcon
Review: "This is pretty nice my nephew loved it and he keep telling me thank you." - Rob
Review: "The fun never seems to stop with this cube! The cube has four different patterns, and can be transformed into (seemingly) countless shapes." - foqus
Review: "I was very impressed with this purchase. The product was exactly as described and looks like the picture 100%. The basketball bounces just like a normal basketball but the exciting part is it lights up so super bright you can see it from miles away. This was a gift for my son friend and he liked it so much I had to purchase another for him. Perfect for playing night time ball. I would highly recommend this product and would recommend over any glow in the dark basketball there is out there this is way better and brighter." - Brianna
Let's take a quick breather. If your shopping cart is starting to look like the physical manifestation of a TikTok "For You" page, you are absolutely on the right track. You're not just buying stuff; you're buying a rare, precious moment of genuine teenage enthusiasm, the kind that isn't immediately followed by them putting in their AirPods to ignore you. This is high-stakes work, people.
Review: "When I pitched the idea of getting this to my team, everyone let out a huge groan. Except for my manager. He asked what it was, and where he could get one. We have yet to play in a duet because /someone/ has been skipping practice, but I've been having a blast playing the national anthem, happy birthday, and the theme song of Game of Thrones on this. Just make sure not to annoy your co-workers /too/ much, or you might just find it broken in two soon..." - Evelyn
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The Physical Evidence Of Their 3 A.m. TikTok Scroll Can Be Successfully Concealed With These Grace & Stella Retinol Under Eye Patches
Review: "Best undereye patches, very cute packaging. They work well & leave skin hydrated and refreshed. As with most patches they can move slightly but small prude to pay for ones that work. Easy to use for myself and my daughter for some self care time." - Jill Brenner
Review: "Super soft, tentacles bounce back - smallish but adorable and still feels worth the money." - mp3consumer
Review: "Works as described. Very effective and efficient product. Mine came with everything and no issues at all. My son and I have been having a blast with the guns. As I ordered two of them." - Bryan Dechand
Review: "My daughter loved it and was so excited to use!" - John&Ashley
Review: "Our daughter is obsessed with this. It can stick like anywhere and she loves that it can come on and off unlike some other ones that you have to stick on permanently. This one is thick and suctions on both sides. Easy to get on and off." - Rylee Burnette
#14
All The Tools They Need To Enter Their "I'm A Serious Artist Now" Phase Are Included In The Prina 76 Pack Drawing Set
Review: "This 76 piece set is AWESOME, comes with metallic, water based, and drawing pencils. If given for a gift, I know they would love this set because you get outstanding quality with Prina, it comes in a zip up pack that you can carry on the go. You can take it on trips and stuff, great for drawing, coloring, and anything else you want to do with it." - Cherish Rutherford
Remember, every single item on this list acts as a secret password into their world. It’s a way to say, “I get you” without having to actually know what a 'dupe' is or why that one TikTok sound is so funny. You're successfully avoiding the landmine of 'cringe' and safely reaching the shores of 'okay, that's actually cool'.
Review: "I have always wanted a really good rc car. Well i found one. This truck is incredibly fast. Its steering is great. It drives great on the road and off road. It takes off so fast the front-end will lift off the ground. It also comes with two batteries which it nice. I also like that is has great heat dispersion. Lesser cars over heat. This one not so much and I was running 40 mph sprints. Oh also, i dont need a screwdriver to change the battery. The top pops right off easily. 100% love this car." - Patricia Gunnels
Review: "The back support and headrest make a huge difference during long hours of work or gaming. The adjustable height and recline are smooth, and the armrests feel sturdy. Assembly was simple and took about 20 minutes. The faux leather feels nice and easy to clean. It’s also surprisingly affordable for the quality and comfort. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this chair if you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk!" - niko0420
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Their Emotional Support Water Bottle Is About To Get A Major Capacity Upgrade With A Vacuum Insulated Hydro Jug
Review: "I love this cup. Doesn’t leak, keeps water cold, the perfect size for carrying around. Love the round straw-like spout. I have many brands of cups for water, but this is my new favorite. Also the cost of this one was less than the others." - Laurenme3
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Their Bedroom Can Now Be The Official Headquarters For A Much, Much Smaller Version Of March Madness With A Mini Indoor Basketball Hoop
Review: "I first thought that it won't fit onto the door when it close, but I adjusted the angle, and found it seats snugly onto it. It's firm with thick cushion on the back to avoid scratching, or damage to doors. The sound effect and the counting device, and the light make it much more fun for the kids." - Kayaker
#19
The Traditionally Lazy Gift Of Cash Or A Gift Card Can Now Be Presented As A High-Stakes Brain Teaser With This Puzzle Box
Review: "Official teenager gift. Awesome gift to put money inside. He loved the gift!" - Lynne
Review: "Smells good, scrub well. Leave my skin smooth and soft." - Frederique Moffat
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