Best Gifts For 17-Year-Olds
26 Gifts For 17-Year-Olds That Prove You Still Know What's Up
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Having a teenager milling around the house probably means you've learned a whole lot about what's cool, what's not, and how much you embarrass your kids without even trying. All kidding aside, it's no secret that navigating those teen years can be tricky, to say the least, but sometimes even the grumpiest high-schooler will light up at the sight of a truly awesome gift. Sure, you could aimlessly walk around the mall in the hopes of finding something that will pique their interest, but why go through all that trouble when we've rounded up some of the coolest gifts for you? Scroll through to get a look at the items the teen in your life will surely obsess over. Easy-peasy, right?
1 A YeaToo Faced Dream Queen Set
The Too Faced Dream Queen Set ($58) contains 24 eye shadows, four face powders, a lip gloss, and a makeup bag. Talk about covering all your bases.
2 Good at Naps Knit Throw Blanket
Encourage your child's (literal) dreams by gifting them with this cosy Good at Naps Knit Throw Blanket ($108).
3 Rose Gold Mermaid Makeup Brush Set
If you're teen's into makeup, they'll probably go nuts over these adorable Rose Gold Mermaid Makeup Brushes ($10).
4 Corkcicle Insulated Tumbler
No matter their drink of choice in the morning, they can hop on the bus with it either hot or cold, thanks to this stylish Corkcicle Insulated Tumbler ($30).
5 Narwhal Heated Slippers
Powered by USB, these Narwhal Heated Slippers ($35) will keep your teen's feet toasty all Winter long.
6 LED Photo Clips String Lights
Help them to show off some photos they've taken with this string of LED Photo Clip Lights ($17), which holds 50 photos.
7 "I Can and I Will" Gold Foil Print
This inspirational "I Can and I Will" Gold Foil Print ($10) is not only motivating, but super chic, and will look great hanging above your teen's desk or bed.
8 Bluetooth Record Player
Get your music-loving teen started off with a record collection by gifting them with this Bluetooth Record Player ($180) and one of their favourite albums on vinyl.
9 Pizza Is My Soul Mate Double-Wall Water Bottle
Whether they're hitting the soccer field after school or walking the dog around the block, make sure they're always hydrated in style with this Pizza Is My Soul Mate Double-Wall Water Bottle ($25).
10 Game of Phones
This modern take on the classic scavenger hunt requires your teen's favourite possession — their smartphone! Game of Phones ($20) asks players to engage in a smartphone scavenger hunt with their friends in which only the fastest players will survive (just kidding, they'll win points).
11 Ticket Stub Diary
Help them to keep track of the memories they've begun making at concerts, sporting events, and museums with this handy ticket stub diary ($14).
12 Minetom Harry Potter Glasses Hoodie
This Minetom Harry Potter Glasses Hoodie ($12-$13) comes in a few different colours.
13 Scratch Map
As your teen starts to grow up and become a little more independent, help them keep track of all of the places they've been — and all of the places they're dreaming to go — with this scratch map ($26 - $40).
14 Animal Headphones
These trendy gold Emily & Meritt animal ear headphones ($59) are not only adorable, they're compatible with any of your teen's music-playing-devices.
15 My Cinema Lightbox
Your teen can display quotes, messages, or inspirational phrases on their My Cinema Lightbox ($30).
16 EconoLed Harry Potter Vintage Diary Planner
Use this EconoLed Harry Potter Vintage Diary Planner ($10) at work or school.
