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Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
Shopping for a tween or teen can have its challenges. After all, they’re not usually into toys anymore, and toys are so easy to buy!
Gift cards are great, but they’re also pretty boring to give. Why not show your tween or teen how amazing you are at gift giving with the help of these frugal gift ideas! You are sure to find some thought provoking ideas that don’t all center around technology.
Take a look at these Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens:
Gifts under $5
Lip Smackers – A fun new lip balm is, well, fun!
Burt’s Bees Detoxifying Clay Mask – The perfect accompaniment for your teen’s next movie night with friends.
Mud Masks – These types of masks are a huge hit with my 13 year old.
Mascara – A new mascara is always a good idea for a teen.
Gum – I really like PUR Gum because it uses xylitol to sweeten it. My dentist said that xylitol can help in preventing cavities! Lots of different flavors too.
Hand Cream – Leave dry hands behind when cold weather hits.
Sketchbook – For the one who loves to doodle or wants to refine their skills.
Lucky Clover Necklace – Cute and a Van Cleef alternative!
eos Shaving Cream – Perfect stocking stuffer for a teen.
Bookmark – So cute, and perfect for the teen who loves to read.
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Gifts under $10
Dehydrated Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate – What a delicious stocking stuffer!
e.l.f. Lip Balm – This is a popular alternative to the Laneige brand that is quite a bit more.
Trendy No Bend Hair Clips – I think a tween would love these!
Mad Libs – I think this would be a fun stocking stuffer for the tweens! Christmas edition to feel more festive.
Uno – When I was a teen, we had so much fun playing Uno as a big group of friends.
Scalp Massager – A great way to deep clean the scalp and keep hair healthy.
Heatless Hair Curler – Easy peasy curls!
Initial Beaded Necklace – Cute, colourful and personalized!
Hair Ties – This is a pack of 50. You can never have enough hair ties! Especially highly rated non-pull ones.
Waterproof Sticker Pack – Just the thing to liven up laptops, water bottles and more!
Do Not Disturb Gaming Socks – These funny socks are ideal for the gamer in your household.
Under Armour Sweat Band – Perfect for gym class or the athlete.
Bamboo Toothbrushes – Ideal practical gift for the teen that is more eco-conscious.
Hand Warmers – Cold hands are the worst!
Gifts under $25
100 Movies Scratch Off Poster – This looks like such a fun thing to do with their friends!
Fidget Pen – A writing tool and fidget toy in one. It can be rotated and transformed into so many different shapes.
Breakout Buster – Help your teen get their breakouts under control with this highly rated product!
Flashlight Gloves – Perfect for the gadget lover, runner, cyclist or really anything when you need to be hands-free!
Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Wipes – These individually wrapped cleansing wipes are perfect for stashing in a backpack.
Small Compact Mirror with Light – For the teen that has to check if everything is still in place.
Codenames – Lots of laughs are sure to be had on their next game night with friends or family.
The Screaming Goat – The perfect silly gift.
SOJOS Retro Oval Sunglasses – Your teen girl will be amazed that you could pick something so stylish!
Monogram Makeup Bag – These bags with the fun chenille embroidery letters all all the rage right now.
Joggers – Some good ol’ joggers will work for any teen.
Octobuddy Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount – Perfect for taking selfies or group photos anywhere.
Letter Board – See what kind of creative and witty things they can come up with.
Wet Brush – Every girl or guy with long hair needs a really good brush.
Personalized Notepad – Anything personalized to so fun to receive! Especially if the recipient has a more unusual name.
Fairy Lights – Most teens like to spend a lot of time in their rooms, so making it feel extra cozy with some fun lights would be appreciated. These Govee LED Strip Lights are another alternative.
Plush PJ Joggers – Cozy and festive!
Screen Cleaning Pad – This is a set of four that you could separate if you want.
Gold Hoop Earrings – These look shiny and expensive but aren’t!
Murder Mystery Puzzle Book – Now this is a unique gift idea for the person who loves to play detective!
Glitter pens – Perfect for the teen who loves to journal or doodle.
Journal – A beautiful journal to go along with new pens.
Cute Smile Face Slippers – Cute, cozy slippers are a must for any teen girl.
Bluetooth Toque – For the teen that wants to be warm and listen to music wirelessly!
Gifts under $50
Puma Duffle Bag – A duffel bag is a must have for any road trip or athlete.
Ukulele – We gave our oldest daughter a Ukulele and it has been used so much! She’s always making up songs. A great gift that will grow with the recipient.
Life Skills 101 for Teens – They may roll their eyes at this book, but I think they’ll soon be learning some valuable lessons.
Drawstring Sports Bag – Perfect gift for the sports enthusiast.
Shape Shifting Box Fidget – Tweens and teens still like a good fidget toy!
Portable Charger – This might be your teens favourite gift!
Alcohol Markers – These are so satisfying to colour with!
Buddha Board – This is a unique gift idea! Perfect way to be creative but for mistakes to be okay because it has no permanence.
Quilted Puffer Bag – a Lululemon alternative for the win.
Simple Modern Tumbler – Like a Stanley, but at a lower price range. Simple Modern is a great brand!
lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag – The must-have belt bag.
Blanket Hoodie – What teen doesn’t like to be cozy? Perfect gift right here!
Bluetooth Speaker – Tweens and Teens love their music. This bluetooth speaker will keep the tunes rolling wherever they go.
Half Zip Hoodie – A great alternative to the scuba hoodie from Lululemon.
Oversized Hoodie – Oversized is in!
Wide Leg Cargo Sweatpants – Yep, these cargo pants are sure to be a hit.
Gifts over $50
Puffer Vest – Sometimes a jacket isn’t the answer for a teen, but a warm vest is. Here’s one for the guys, or the gals that like a roomier fit.
Platform Mini Boots – If you don’t have a pair of knock-off Tasman Ugg’s, are you even on TikTok?
Disney Villainous: Wicked to the Core Strategy Board Game – With over 3,000 5 star reviews, I think this is a great game for Disney fans.
Aerie Flannel Trouser PJ – Cozy, soft and in style. Check.
High Waist Mom Jeans – The teens want what the teens want.
Spikeball – Teens will love playing this with their friends where ever their adventures take them.
Laser Tag Set – Get those kids up and moving!
Nike Hoodie – It’s oversize, definitely cozy and has a bunch of cute colors! Here’s an Under Armour one for the teen boys.
Noise Cancelling Headphones – Let them hear their favorite tracks really well.
Mini Photo Printer – For the teen that wants to instantly print photos with their besties.
Insulated Booties – I see the girls at my daughters’ dance studio wearing booties similar to these. They must be warm and cozy.
There you have it! I sure hope you were able to find some good frugal gift ideas for the tweens and teens that you have on your list!