Seasonal & Holidays
Patch Holiday Gift Guide: 16 Awesome Finds for Teenagers
This list has cool gift options for high school boys, college girls, and everyone in between.
Teenagers are arguably the hardest age group when it comes to buying presents. Either they'll outgrow the present in the blink of an eye, or they've moved on from the gift they asked for before you can even give it to them.
But fear not: These gifts — from chic dorm decor to fun outdoor games — are sure to have staying power.
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
YiaMia Green Cactus LED Table Lamp, $12.50
This quirky green cactus is technically a table lamp, but we think it could also double as awesome desk decor.
SUCK UK Punch Bag Drawstring Laundry Bag, $23.99
He won't complain (as much) about doing laundry if you get him this hanging drawstring hamper designed to look just like a punching bag. It's so durable that if the bag is full enough, he can actually use it to practice some jabs and uppercuts.
Philips Wake-Up Light With Colored Sunrise Simulation, $133.56
If there's anything that can make waking up early for class or practice a little less terrible, it's this natural light alarm clock. It simulates the sunrise so that even in the dead of winter or before the crack of dawn, your teen can feel like they're rising with the sun. It also has five different calming noises and a dimming mechanism that makes it easier to fall asleep.
SunnyLife Inflatable Pineapple Raft, $42.99
Plain old floats are a thing of the past. They'll be the envy of every pool party next summer with this punchy pineapple raft.
iPhone Charger Sticker Faces Set, $12.95
Your kids will no longer argue over which iPhone charger is theirs thanks to these silly decals. They can choose which set to stick on their charger to easily identify and avoid confusion.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera, $129
In a world overrun with Instagram, Snapchat, and every filtering app under the sun, teens will enjoy this blast from the past: a camera that (gasp!) prints out physical photos for them to share and hang. Each role of film prints mini Polaroid pictures that are way more fun than anything they'll get on their iPhone.
Dogeared Women's Happy Everything Foil Lil Zip, $28
We love the simple gold-on-canvas design of this catchall for her makeup, jewelry, or device chargers, and the happy message on the front is sure to make her smile.
A blend of volleyball and foursquare, Spikeball is the latest outdoor game that your competitive athletes are sure to love. Meant to be played two-on-two, players smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets back to their opponents. The competing side has up to three hits between them to control it and bounce it back. When they miss, the other team gets the point. The first team to 21 wins.
3 Piece Gold Metallic Hand Figurine Set, $83.25
These gilded hand figurines are so stylish that teens will want to move 'em into their first apartment and beyond — once they move out of their dorms that is.
Champion Barbell Stability Ball with Feet, $27.49
A cheery alternative to the typical desk chair, this stability ball is great for the posture and core, so all those hours of studying won't cause back problems. Your teenager can sit on it so the legs are on the floor for the most stability or turn it on its side for more of an ab challenge.
Geared toward high school students, this lively card game is a slightly more innocent version of "Cards Against Humanity" that will make your teen embrace all of the awkward moments they're sure to encounter.
Butter London Most Wonderful of All Color Set, $150
With 18 sophisticated nail polish shades to choose from, this gift set is sure to delight even the most discerning of teenage girls.
Emoji Beach Balls, Set of 12, $11.95
This set of 12 beach balls comes in an emoji for practically every emotion, so they can choose the one that best fits their current mood.
Artlii Portable Mini Home 1080P Projector, $45.99
No matter where they are, this portable projector will allow your teens to stream their favorite movies, shows, and photos by connecting it to their laptops or phones. It even works outside, making it great for hiking or camping trips.
Oh Susannah Call Mom Pillow Case, $17.99
OK, so technically this pillow case is really more of a gift for Mom, but your college kid will also be amused by it. Make sure they have it when they go off to school so they have no excuses for forgetting to call you.
Find more great gift ideas in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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