This $15 Bluetooth Shower Speaker Is Our #1 Selling Gift for Teens
- 1/43
This $15 Bluetooth Shower Speaker Is Our #1 Selling Gift for Teens
Holiday shopping time is upon us again. And, when it comes to shopping for gifts for teens, a lot of time and attention are given to the big-ticket gifts (with good reason — they're usually hard on the ol' wallet). But savvy shoppers know it's the little things that are the most fun to shop for, and sometimes the most fun to get.
With stocking stuffers, the pressure is off: You don't have to wow, you just have to offer a little moment of delight. And hunting for those perfect little gifts under $20 or gifts under $10 — or, dare we say it, even gifts under $5? — is the most fun kind of scavenger hunt.
Of course, the recipient determines the level of challenge for that hunt. Pretty much any stocking stuffer for toddlers will get played with. And the fillers for guys are pretty easy once you know their hobby. The best stocking stuffers for teens in 2022, on the other hand, are harder to find. Still, there are plenty of inexpensive delights to be found, even if you're shopping for a last-minute gift. And, even though they don't cost the big bucks, you can still find cool tech gifts, practical items that'll definitely get used, fun nods to their favorite movies and TV shows and things they'd love to play with (just don't call them toys). Whether you're looking for gifts for teen boys or teen girls, you'll be able to take care of every teenager on your list.
amazon - 2/43
Teenie Nee Doh Stress Balls
Schylling
amazon.com
$6.50
These durable and colorful fidget toys can be pulled, stretched and squished whenever your teen is bored or needs some stress relief. You can also opt for the bigger Neeh Doh ball that changes colors.
Schylling - 3/43
World's Smallest Games Collection
Worlds Smallest
amazon.com
$8.65
They'll be delighted to see their favorite, classic board games done up in a miniature version! This fun collectible has all of the pieces of the real board games shrunk down to mini size. The games are actually playable, but Good Housekeeping Institute testers mostly used them as collectibles and decorations.
Super Impulse - 4/43
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Soundbot
amazon.com
$12.29
Have a teen who takes a phone into the bathroom with them when they shower and tries to turn the volume all the way up? Save them the hassle with this Bluetooth speaker, which is water-resistant and suction cups to the shower wall. It comes in several colors, and lasts for six hours on a charge.
Soundbot - 5/43
Marvel Gauntlet Mug
Zak Designs
amazon.com
$24.99
They can let the world know that their hands hold the ultimate power — of caffeine. The mug is ceramic, to keep hot liquids hot, and it holds 15 oz.
RELATED: The Best Marvel Gifts
Zak Designs - 6/43
Gooseneck Phone Holder
Tryone
amazon.com
$15.89
Now they can record videos, watch TV or listen to music hands-free with this device, which clamps on to a shelf or table and holds up the phone. This adjustable neck will also help them keep from getting the dreaded "text neck."
Tryone - 7/43
100 Movies Scratch-Off Poster
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$15.00
It's a poster that changes its look over time: As your young cinephiles watch the 100 films, they can scratch off the silver squares to reveal each movie's colorful icon underneath. Who needs film school?
Uncommon Goods - 8/43
Mini Waffle Maker
DASH
amazon.com
$17.99
Now they can whip up homemade waffles, panini and more in this personal waffle maker. With just a 4" cooking surface, it's easy to fit on a counter or a cabinet, and the nonstick coating makes it easy to clean. It also comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Dash - 9/43
Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes
Melissa & Doug
amazon.com
$12.99
They can jot down notes, etch doodles and create cool designs to pass along to their friends or just hang up in their room. Each one comes with 125 sheets of scratch-art paper, so they last a good, long time.
amazon.com - 10/43
TUPARKA 18 Pcs Cable Protector for iPhone/ipad USB Lightning Cable, Plastic Cute Fish Unicorn Animals Charging Cable Saver, Phone Accessory Protect USB Charger
amazon.com - 11/43
Touchscreen Gloves
Achiou
amazon.com
$8.99
Now, you don't have to worry that their hands will freeze while they're texting. These touchscreen gloves are extra thick, and three fingers will still be able to use a phone or tablet.
Achiou - 12/43
97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School
Zest Books
amazon.com
$9.39
This book is about the stuff they don't teach in school. It can lead them to find a new hobby, host a film festival, make a public speech or get in touch with their creative side and open their eyes to the world outside of high school.
Zest Books - 13/43
Photo Clip String Lights
LECLSTAR
amazon.com
$9.00
Teens love personalizing their bedrooms and making cool backdrops for TikToks or other videos. This set provides good lighting with 17' of lights, and also has 50 clear clips for hanging photos.
LECLSTAR - 14/43
Reusable Toaster Bags
Samshow
amazon.com
$10.69
Teens can make grilled cheese sandwiches without a frying pan in these bags, which you can pop straight in the toaster (or in a microwave or on a grill). It comes with a set of 10 bags of differing sizes, and each one can be used 50 times. The bags also work for crisping up fries, pizza or nuggets.
Samshow - 15/43
Snap Hair Ties
SWIRLYCURLY
walmart.com
$17.99
Since these ties were designed for naturally curly hair, they won't pull or tangle stands, yet they are sturdy enough to handle any activity.
SWIRLYCURLY - 16/43
Pop-Tarts Card Game
Funko
amazon.com
$10.99
It's a fast-paced card game designed after their favorite snack! The strategy game asks players to "eat" Pop-Tarts flavor combinations with the highest point values, and they can shift the flavors around using different action cards. The game is designed to be played in 15 minutes, so it's good for teens with short attention spans.
Funko Games - 17/43
Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Tray
Kotobukiya
amazon.com
$10.99
When you pop the ice cubes out of this tray, it really looks like Han Solo has been frozen! And, because it's made of silicone, it's easy to remove them from the tray without breaking them. You can also get ice molds of R2-D2, Darth Vader's helmet, the Millennium Falcon, Stormtrooper helmets or X-Wings.
Kotobukiya - 18/43
Build Your Own Robot Kit
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$19.00
For teen makers, this kit comes with parts and instructions to make three mini-robots — or your kids can get crazy, and mix-and-match to make their own.
Uncommon Goods - 19/43
AirPod EarHooks
elago
amazon.com
$8.99
If you don't want to have to get them another super-expensive pair of AirPods next Christmas, give them these EarHooks to keep the ones they have safe. They're flexible and loop around the AirPods and your teens' ears, so they don't fall out in transit. They also come in a bevy of colors.
elago - 20/43
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car
WixGear
amazon.com
$13.99
You have enough to worry about with them on the road. At least you can make sure they never have to look down for directions with this durable phone holder that will stay put through all the bumps or vibrations as they drive.
amazon.com - 21/43
Lightning Bolt Earrings
Svaha
svahausa.com
$14.99
Whether they're into STEM or just want to make a statement, these lightning bolt earrings are sure to pack a punch. Teens can also feel good about their origins: They're made from 90% recycled display cards in addition to wood (the wires are silver-finished stainless steel).
Svaha - 22/43
Cord Organizer
TOPHOME
amazon.com
$6.49
Now, all their headphones and other cords won't get all tangled up in their pockets or in the bottom of their backpacks. Once they unbutton it, the cords unwind easily, so they can get right to listening to their music. You can get them in a variety of colors, too.
TOPHOME - 23/43
Guitar Pick Punch
Pick Punch
amazon.com
$20.17
For musicians in your midst, turn any old piece of plastic — especially old, used gift cards — into a guitar pick. It's fun and it keeps plastic out of landfills at the same time.
Elrido - 24/43
Fidget Toys Phone Case
FSHERO
amazon.com
$5.99
Bubble-popping fidget toys are all the rage, and this phone case ensures they'll always have something to do with their hands. There are varieties to fit all sizes of iPhones, though you can also get it for Samsung phones.
FSHERO - 25/43
BrickHeadz Jake Sully & His Avatar
BrickHeadz
lego.com
$19.99
Avatar: The Way of Water may not be out in theaters yet, but when it does they'll want a little piece of Pandora to take home with them. This LEGO set is less than 300 pieces, so it's a perfect little something, and when the figures are done they make perfect display pieces. Not into Avatar? Try the BrickHeadz Ahsoka Tano ($10). Ages 10+
LEGO - 26/43
Good Housekeeping Home Skills
Hearst Home
amazon.com
$11.99
Soon, your teen will be out on their own. If they don't yet know how to do things like sew a button or fix a small appliance, at least send them out into the world with this reference book, so they can figure it out when they need to. The book includes home-based how-tos for everything from how to clean a house in 15 minutes to how to seal a drafty window to how to frost a cake — all techniques vetted by the experts at Good Housekeeping.
Hearst Home - 27/43
Three-Bit Pack
OH! MY GIF
amazon.com
$11.89
Teens are obsessed with GIFs and memes, and the Oh! My GIF collectibles take their favorites off their screens and onto their desks. Each one does some kind of motion, making them great fidget toys that you can buy packs of three or as blind boxes.
OH! MY GIF - 28/43
Slipper Socks
SDBING
amazon.com
$10.99
These slipper socks are fleece-lined for extra warmth and comfort, but also have grips on the bottom, so they won't slide around the house. They come in a ton of fun colors, too.
SDBING - 29/43
Dumpster Fire Pencil Holder
Genuine Fred
amazon.com
$11.99
If your teen has a healthy dose of gallows humor, this pencil holder would be right up their alley. One side holds pencils and pens, and the other has flame-shaped note cards for writing reminders.
Genuine Fred - 30/43
Do Not Disturb Gaming Socks
QAPIZM
amazon.com
$11.09
Your video game loving teen will get a kick out out these "do not disturb, I'm gaming" socks. They can sit back, put their feet up and let the socks do the talking!
QAPIZM - 31/43
DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Sky Castle
amazon.com
$9.99
It's the fidget toy they never get sick of! The board is filled with colored gel, and kids get the soothing experience of making patterns in it. They can use their fingers or the included stylus, and it comes in several colors. Ages 5+
Sky Castle - 32/43
Am I Overthinking This? A Journal
Chronicle Books
braveandkindbooks.com
$14.95
If you have an over-thinker in your family, this journal is just the place to keep all their thoughts on paper. Michelle Rial's hilarious charts and pictures provide journal inspiration.
Brave + Kind Bookshop - 33/43
Hawkins High Pouch
Genuine Fred
amazon.com
$15.99
They can show their Tiger pride with this Hawkins High pouch, perfect for pencils, school supplies or accessories. You can also get it in a Hellfire Club pattern, an '80s California Vibes pattern (with subtle demogorgons) or a Mind Flayer pattern.
RELATED: The Best Stranger Things Gifts
Genuine Fred - 34/43
Sweet Cinnamon Toast Popcorn Seasoning
Stonewall Kitchen
stonewallkitchen.com
$4.95
Family movie night just got a major upgrade! This seasoning blend makes popcorn taste like our favorite sweet, cinnamon-sugar cereals.
Stonewall Kitchen - 36/43
Zodiac Mug
Danxia
amazon.com
$12.99
Not only is this mug personalized with a zodiac sign, it also features a picture of each sign's constellation. You can choose between the 14 oz and the 15 oz sizes.
Danxia - 37/43
Silicone AirPod Case
elago
amazon.com
$6.99
Now, kids can always keep track of their AirPods with an easy-to-find case that snaps shut tight and has a clip to help it stay in its rightful place. It comes in a range of colors, but you have to get a different style for AirPod Pro headphones.
elago - 38/43
Shark Socks
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$12.00
A compromise: These socks look and act like dress socks, but the shark motif keeps them from feeling too formal. They're made from cotton, polyester and spandex.
Uncommon Goods - 39/43
Sticker Sheet for Self Care
ArtOfRobertTrujillo
etsy.com
$4.00
Whether they're into bullet journaling, need a reminder in their daily planners or just want to put these on their laptop, these stickers serve as helpful reminders to slow down and take care of themselves — a very important lesson for teens!
ArtOfRobertTrujillo - 40/43
Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier
glossier.com
$18.00
There's a reason Glossier has such a following among beauty buffs, and the company's raved-about cleanser also does double duty as a makeup remover if it's used on dry skin. Give it by itself, or pair with a balm dotcom skin salve for a bigger gift.
Glossier - 41/43
Crewmate Shirt
Impostor or Crewmate
amazon.com
$16.44
For Among Us fans, this shirt will let players know your teen is not, as the kids say, "sus." Or, if they prefer to sow doubt, you can also get the Imposter shirt. They both come in men's, women's and kids styles, and in a range of background colors.
Imposter or Crewmate - 42/43
Care & Repair Natural Lip Balm
Beelove
beelovebuzz.com
$5.00
Sure, other lip balms may boast wilder flavors and colors, but Beelove has it wear it counts: There are three kinds of botanical butters (mango, cocoa and shea), so it's ultra-moisturizing.
Beelove - 43/43
The Future is Female Spiral Notebook
Effie's Paper
etsy.com
$12.00
Teenagers are always so active surrounding the issues that mean most to them, and if your teen is out there championing the rights of women, get them this notebook. With 100 lined pages, it's perfect for keeping track of all the ways they'll change the world.
Effie's Paper
