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When it's time to give a teen a gift, it's easy to write a check and call it a day. While they'll love the money, opening a card is not nearly as exciting as unwrapping a gift. From iPhone accessories to must-have fashion pieces, these presents will please even the pickiest teens.
This Neon Peace Sign Light ($70) is the perfect night table or desk accessory.
Give them somewhere to put all of their jewellery and trinkets with this Unicorn Head Gold Porcelain Jewellery Box ($14).
With Polaroid's newest product, the Pop Instant Print Digital Camera ($200), your teen can snap photos, share, and print them all from the camera itself. Plus, thanks to Bluetooth technology, they can print any photo from their phone using the camera as well.
Make drinking water more fun by gifting them with a Cactus Drink Sipper ($18).
They can throw all of their odds and ends in this Banana Cosmetic Makeup Bag ($14) that's sure to get compliments wherever they go.
Mermaids have to go to school too, it seems! Send them to class with this Mermaid Scale Holographic Backpack ($55) that will be the envy of all their classmates.
Your teen can scarf down their cereal in style with the Elwood the Unicorn Cereal Bowl ($38) before running to catch the bus.
The littleBits Droid Inventor Kit ($100) puts a Star Wars spin on science and walks your teen through building their very own R2D2 droid.
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 ($22).
This comfy rocking chair (%75, originally $159) is compatible with all of your teen's electronic devices and comes with built-in speakers to make movie nights and gaming more exciting.
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).
These sleek gold dot bluetooth headphones ($50, originally $79) come with soft padded ear cups, are small enough to fit in a purse or backpack, and charge with a micro USB, just like their iPhone.
Pretty up their night table or desk with the Bedside Smartphone Vase ($32) that holds both blooms and their phone.
Help them to show off some of the Instagram photos and selfies they've taken with this multiphoto frame ($35) that holds 16 photos.
Help them to keep track of the memories they've begun making at concerts, sporting events, and museums with this handy ticket stub diary ($20).
Compatible with any Bluetooth device, this wireless speaker ($140, originally $200) is a great gift for a music lover.
With every teen sporting an iPhone this year, the easiest way to avoid losing identical chargers after sleepovers is to differentiate their charger with a cool sticker set ($13).
Turn your teen's new wheels into a charging station with this R2D2 USB Car Charger ($30). (Don't forget to remind them: don't text and drive!)
Take cork boards to the next level with these super-sleek magnetic XO wall boards ($129), a cute place for teens to display photos, ticket stubs, cards, and more.
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).
Part statement necklace and part sentimental piece, this monogramed necklace ($199-$1,229) is a classic everyday accessory.
This Prism Light ($30) will add some rainbow neon flair to their bedroom.
With Makey Makey ($50) your teen can flex their creative inventing muscles by turning virtually anything into a working electronic device — a doodle becomes a computer keyboard, or a banana becomes a remote control — the world is their oyster!
Keep her feet cosy in these fur-lined slippers ($100) that have a hard sole for wear outside as well as inside.
A gift card may seem boring, but kids can put this gift toward customizing their own kicks.
This line of adorable wireless computer mice ($20) are a way for them to put some bold personality into the way they spend time surfing the web.
The coolest way to learn to knit is through a project that will create something they want to use, like this knit-it-yourself tote bag ($68) that they can use for school books, to carry to the mall, or for packing clothes in for a sleepover.
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.
If she's an aspiring makeup artist or an accessory aficionado, then this jewellery and makeup display ($199) is sure to give her the perfect place for all of her nail polishes, powders, and necklaces.
Encourage your teen to be the best version of themselves with some stylish wall art ($10-$25).
Of course the fridge downstairs is packed with goodies for the whole family to enjoy, but what teen wouldn't want to have their own mini-cooler ($249) for drinks or snacks to share with friends who come over right in their bedroom?
You teen has likely got his hand on his smartphone at all times, but those smart little devices have more germs than a public restroom! With this smartphone UV sanitizer ($20-50) your teen can keep their phone germ-free so they can avoid getting sick and get back to that epic game of Candy Crush.
Give teens a lesson in pop culture history with the latest version of the popular pass-and-guess game ($16, originally $20).
Give them their own set of wheels unlike any other with this app-enabled hoverboard
($400).
With the NHL 18 ($60) game, your sports fan can check out new modes that allow them to connect to their favourite teams and players.
Your teen can display quotes, messages, or inspirational phrases on their My Cinema Lightbox ($15 - $90).
This Harry Potter Golden Snitch Clock ($49) is going to keep them running on time for school, sports, and parties in style.
Whether they are counting down to winter break or a big test, this cool bubble wrap calendar gives them daily satisfaction of a daily pop ($25).
This Lego BB-8 ($80, originally $100) will keep your teen building the ultimate room accessory all Christmas morning.
They can take snapshots of their life with this supercool Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera ($160, originally $180).
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