Powered by Mom’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Teens & Tweens
If you’re looking for a gift that would be great for your tween or teen this is your gift guide!
Make sure to check out our Tech/Gamers Gift Guide as well, there’s bound to be something there for your tween or teen.
We will be continually adding to this guide so make sure you come back often to see what we’ve added. We’re just getting started and have so much to add. You can click on the snowmen below to get to the different categories of our Guide. We hope you get some fabulous ideas for this gift giving season.
If you have some great gift ideas, feel free to leave us a comment on what you think would be an awesome gift guide suggestion.
For the Music Loving Tween or Teen
The Color of Music pendant – Get it HERE.
For the Book Loving Tween or Teen
Book Lover pendant – Get it HERE.
Tons of fun gift ideas at Staples, in store or online!
Check out our gift ideas from Staples HERE. Laptops, tablets and oh yes Kinder Surprises too 🙂
Instax Share SP-2 Printer
Enter the Giveaway HERE – Canada Only Ends 12/19
If you haven’t heard of the Instax Share SP-2 Printer you will be wondering where you’ve been. It’s been popping up everywhere and for good reason, you can print quality photos from your phone on this fabulous little printer. It’s compact yet powerful, you can easily take it with you anywhere and no messy cables to deal with! I’m literally stalking my front door waiting for mine to arrive!
Get the family playing & moving with a Halo Rover from Halo Board
Read our review HERE
The Halo Rover is the Worry Free Hoverboard. It’s a fabulous unit for the entire family to have fun on while they learn together how to maneuver the Halo Rover. It’s stable and has beginner modes make it easy for everyone as they learn to use it. It even has bluetooth speakers so you can have your tunes on while having fun riding it. It’s an amazing gift for the holidays but one that the whole family can enjoy. Use code POWEREDBYMOM from now until end of February 2017 to get $25 off ANY of their boards.
Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch
The ALCATEL ONETOUCH GO WATCH is fully customizable design. Swap out the front casing, main body, and the band to make your own style.
- Android + iOS Compatible*
- IP67 WATER, DUST & SHOCK RESISTANT Not only does this stylish wearable feel great on your wrist, it’s also IP67 Water, Dust & Shock Resistant! Whether you are sweating during a jog, get caught in a rainstorm or bump it accidentally, the ALCATEL ONETOUCH GO WATCH will keep on ticking.
- PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Stop draining your phone battery checking notifications every few minutes. The GO WATCH sends notifications right to your wrist, allowing you to decide when it’s worth picking up your phone.
Limeapple Clothes for Tween & Teen Girls – Get the full scoop HERE
$100 Gift Code Giveaway to Limeapple HERE open to US/CAN Ends 11/26
Comfy, cute and well made. limeapple clothes are girl and parent approved. From their athletic clothes to lovely dresses and more girls everywhere will love limeapple as much as we do!
Rolling alarm clock. Rolls around if you don’t get up to turn it off.
This is a cute gift item and come sin a variety of colors. Right now the white clock is by far the cheapest. We all know teenagers need an alarm to get up for school or is that just mine? ?
You can get it HERE on Amazon!
Skullcandy Jib Buds only $9.99 at London Drugs
It seems to me if teens don’t have their phone in front of their face or in their ear then they will have earphones on. Skullcandy is definitely a popular brand with the teens and these are the right price for my budget. If you don’t have local London Drugs you can order online from them for delivery almost anywhere in Canada.
Aftershozk Trekz Titanium Bone Conduction Headphones
Review & Giveaway Coming Soon
Skylanders Imaginators – Review for Wii U Coming soon.
Skylanders is always a hit in our home for kids to adults. Get it HERE on Amazon.
Tile helps you track down your misplaced valuables
Read our full review HERE
Know anyone who loses their phone, keys or other items? Get them Tile!
It’s a joke in our home how between my husband and my daughter they are both constantly looking for their misplaced phones. In fact with my husband it’s not just his phone but his keys too. I can’t count the number of times in the mornings when it’s time for him to leave for the day when he’s asked has anyone seen my keys? Where’s my phone? Where’s my wallet? Do you have that happening at home too? Well thank goodness we can now make our mornings easier to find our misplaced with Tile!
Destiny the Collection PS4 and other platforms
As of 11/27 on Sale at Amazon HERE
Me to We items from Staples
Every Me to We purchase makes a positive impact in a Free The Children community overseas
Motorola VerveLoop & VerveRider Earbuds
Check out our review HERE and enter the giveaway HERE Open to US Only Ends 12/18
If you’ve been looking for a gift for the music lover in your family then you want to check out Motorola’s VerveLoop Earbuds and their VerveRider Earbuds. They are made with comfort in mind, superior sound and all that for reasonable prices too. They are perfect for music lovers, tweens, teens and of course mom and dad too!
RipStik Classic
Swivel and Ride on the RipStik Classic. Great way to help your child get out of the house and active! Make sure you check out photos and even a video clip showing how the RipStik Classic works!
Brookstone Wireless Bluetooth Cat Ear Headphones
These are quite fun, they change colors the ears can be speakers and of course they’re also headphones. I know several young girls who would love this techy, fun gift. Read our full review HERE
Luca + Danni Jewelry – Review
American made jewelry that is as unique and beautiful as the person you are getting it for. If you are looking for beauty and quality, look no further than Luca + Danni!
Kindle E-reader – Black, 6″ Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi
Get your tween or teen a Kindle. It’s easy on their eyes as the touchscreen reads like real paper, no screen glare, even in bright sunlight unlike tablets. The batter lasts for weeks not hours. They can get their own books, you can buy them some, they can literally have thousands of books in this small, lightweight unit. Encourage a love of reading. Get it HERE on Amazon.
Razor Hovertrax
You will NOT want to miss checking out Razor’s Hovertrax 2.0. This is an amazing product with the first certified electrical system! Self-balancing and loads of fun!! Check out the video showing off this awesome product!
08 Left Travel Attire
Do you have travel lovers in your family? Great gifts are available at 08 Left that use airport codes, NASA Codes, famous air traffic control towers and more to create t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and even baby onsies.
G-Form Protective Gear
Do you have someone on your list who is an avid bike rider, soccer player, skateboarder, snowboarder or skier? G-Form has a perfect gift for them! Ultra soft material and cushioned padding designed specifically for which part of the body it is made to protect, G-Form stands far above the competitors with their high-quality athletic protection pads. Read the full review HERE!
Yvolution Neon KYX
LED lights packed in these shoes by Yvolution Neon KYX turn every day into a party. Stand out wherever you are with these fun new shoes! With internal USB ports, the Neon KYX can be recharged when the lights go out. Sold in Toys R Us Stores nationwide and online. Check out the full review HERE!
Deb E says
December 30, 2016 at 12:59 AMI don’t often think of Staples for gifts but they probably would have some good after Christmas sales too. Good use for those gift cards. I’ve seen the Instax camera there too so I’ll be watching for those sales.
Lynne B says
December 29, 2016 at 3:08 PMThe AfterShokz bluetooth headphones are a fabulous addition to the teens and tweens gift guide. I know both my kids would love not having wires dangling anymore. For that matter, I would love a set of these too!!
ellen beck says
December 28, 2016 at 8:43 PMTONS of great gift ideas. Teens can sometimes be tough to buy for. I like how varies this list is. I rally like the earbuds and I aam sure my nieces would too!
Geena O'Banion says
December 28, 2016 at 6:40 AMThose lighted shoes are great for kids who play outside, Thumbs up
Brandi Dawn says
December 26, 2016 at 12:27 PMThese are all great. I love those shoes. Tweens are the hardest age to shop for in my opinion. The only other things I can think to add are other tech type thing since that’s all they seem to do these days, lol.
Cindy S. says
December 25, 2016 at 7:36 PMMy daughter would love those cat ear headphones. They are super cute!
Sandra Watts says
December 24, 2016 at 5:28 PMI think the Luca + Danni necklace is pretty. I love the color and sparkle.
Marcie W. says
December 23, 2016 at 7:49 AMMy tween daughter would go crazy for that gorgeous Book Lover pendant!
Deb E says
December 22, 2016 at 2:13 AMThe Book Lover pendant is just my style and not only for teens. Any book lover would love this pendant as a keepsake.
Deb E says
December 21, 2016 at 7:59 PMI love looking for tween and teen girl presents. The LImeapple leggings are a must buy for any tween and even I love them and would wear them!
Ashley C says
December 15, 2016 at 1:29 PMGreat ideas! I think my niece would love the Luca + Danni jewelry! That necklace is so cute!
Vickie says
December 11, 2016 at 1:58 PMI agree..tweens are a challenge to buy for.
I especially have a very hard time buying for my nephews! Arg!
Renee Rousseau says
December 4, 2016 at 4:55 PMTeens & tweens are the most difficult to shop for, but the Aftershozk Trekz Titanium Bone Conduction Headphones would be perfect for both teen & tweens of both sexes and a great companion to their music and books on tape gifts.
Maryann D. says
December 3, 2016 at 6:31 PMI love the idea of the rolling around alarm clock for my kids! I could use it too.
Catherine Robichaud says
December 3, 2016 at 12:09 PMYou have so many great ideas on this list for tweens/teens. I love the Rolling Alarm Clock, both my boys tend to shut off their alarms and then go back to sleep. If they actually have to get out of bed to find and shut off their alarm they are less likely to go back to bed.
kristen visser says
December 3, 2016 at 8:33 AMLimeapple is a perfect place to shop for teens! their clothing is of great quality and can’t beat the prices especially when they have their sales going on
Kelly says
December 3, 2016 at 7:15 AMThat rolling alarm clock is hysterical! I could totally see giving that to a tween. My niece sleeps though her alarm often, and this would force her to get up.
Treen Goodwin says
December 3, 2016 at 6:05 AMI love the Rolling alarm clock , would be a great gift for my little bother who’s 12 he would love this 🙂
Nicole Aben says
December 2, 2016 at 7:51 PMI love the me to we mittens from Staples, these would make the perfect stocking stuffer!
Victoria Ess says
December 2, 2016 at 6:58 PMThe Rolling alarm clock is so cute!
Kristyn Moses says
December 2, 2016 at 6:18 AMDefinitely buying from limeapple. Cute clothes!
Kristi F says
December 1, 2016 at 7:24 PMI love those pendants! The book one is especially charming.
Soozle says
December 1, 2016 at 3:52 AMGreat collection! I have the Me-to-we mittens and they are wonderful 🙂
Judy Cowan says
November 30, 2016 at 10:24 AMLove the Rolling Alarm Clock! Some great idea here, the music pendant is very pretty! Thanks!
Silvia D says
November 28, 2016 at 8:06 PMmy book loving young tee would love the book necklace!
travelbuds says
November 28, 2016 at 2:25 PMI love the Rolling Alarm Clock. It would be perfect for my son who never gets up right away.
Audrey Stewart says
November 25, 2016 at 3:00 PMThe book lover pendant is beautiful!
Florence Cochrane says
November 24, 2016 at 2:58 PMI like the Book Lover pendant for my granddaughter. She would love it.
Chandra O'Connor says
November 24, 2016 at 3:49 AMMy daughter would love the book pendant its so Harry Potter
Lynda Cook says
November 23, 2016 at 2:59 AMThe pendants are gorgeous, I know my daughter would love those!!
loriag says
November 21, 2016 at 6:00 PMMy favourite item here isSkullcandy Jib Buds only $9.99 at London Drugs,. What teen or tween do you not know who lives with er buds in!
mousecat says
November 21, 2016 at 12:44 PMThe book lovers pendant is awesome!! What about giving a tween a variety of lip balms/glosses? I think the girls usually love them/ Oh and gel pens!! Can’t go wrong with those!
Janet N. says
November 21, 2016 at 9:40 AMI love the music and book lovers pendants. These would fir my kids perfectly. My daughter is my music lover and my son loves to read his books. They are so neat. Never thought of something like this.
Bethany Larrabee says
November 20, 2016 at 11:48 AMI love the music and book lovers necklaces…but my boys love and need ear buds!
Jean Segina says
November 19, 2016 at 5:10 AMThe earbuds are always a good idea, they lose them so frequently. My preteens and teens all want overpriced makeup and audy shoes. I am glad to get better ideas. The book pendant is perfect for my oldest daughter! Thanks.
kath g says
November 18, 2016 at 11:36 PMThat’s a great idea for the reader in the family….the book-lover-pendant. Although it could be for any age, it’s a good stocking stuffer choice for a tween.
Tracey Flattes says
November 16, 2016 at 9:10 PMI love Limeapple gear!
Megan Parsons says
November 16, 2016 at 2:52 PMMy daughter would love those earbuds. I love the pendant. Awesome gift guide!
Nancy T says
November 16, 2016 at 1:02 PMMy tween loves everything to do with music so the pendant would be perfect for her. iTunes GC are always a great idea for that age range.
Lisa Garland says
November 16, 2016 at 4:27 AMI love Limeapple clothing, so cute. Great gift idea, my granddaughter needs another outfit from there.
Renee Walters says
November 14, 2016 at 2:55 PMThe Book Lover pendant is awesome! I am actually going to order it for my daughter right now! She is going to love it! Thank so much!
Jessica Lodge says
November 14, 2016 at 11:11 AMMy 14 year old son wants wireless speakers for Christmas. I would add that to the gift guide list.
susan smoaks says
November 13, 2016 at 5:25 PMThose earbuds would be perfect for our tweens. They love those colors and they always lose their earbuds.
Tamra Phelps says
November 13, 2016 at 5:23 PMMy niece is about to be 13 & she would love the book lover pendant (or the music lover one.) Those are nice! I’d like one, too, lol, & I’m 51!
Jerry Marquardt says
November 9, 2016 at 2:11 PMI think that it is very hard to buy for the average teenager, because it is so hard to think like them. Even times are not the same as when I was a kid, so it is hard, and your guide will help me out. Thanks for sharing it today.
desiree says
November 9, 2016 at 1:22 PMi like the necklace and the out fit my neiece wouldd wear them i love the necklace all so can be for the mom
tiffany dayton says
November 8, 2016 at 7:30 AMThe Limeapple clothes are really cute.
Crafty Nunn says
November 7, 2016 at 7:28 AMI love the Book Lover Pendent. I would like to get that for my granddaughter.
sheila ressel says
November 7, 2016 at 6:22 AMLove the jewelry and the clock is so much fun!
Kaye Newman says
November 7, 2016 at 6:09 AMI love the Skullcandy Jib Buds. They would be perfect for my son.
Marcie W. says
November 6, 2016 at 11:42 AMThose pendants are just gorgeous! My tweens would love them.
tiffany dayton says
November 5, 2016 at 7:35 PMI like the earbuds. My daughter is always losing or breaking hers.
Jessica Whitehouse says
November 5, 2016 at 7:28 PMMy daughter is a high school senior. Some of the things that are on her list are : Band merchandise or items relating to her favorite television shows, bedding and towels for her dorm room, grown up coloring books, and quality headphones.
Sohair says
November 5, 2016 at 7:23 PMRolling alarm clock seems fun to have my daughter would love it
Dotty J Boucher says
November 5, 2016 at 8:32 AMI love what is here , those pendants are adorable,, I would probably just add a bike, only saying this because one of the teens in this household ask for one.
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MichelleCat5 says
November 3, 2016 at 7:27 PMThe pendants are lovely ~ I have a couple different ones and the pendants are well-made. I am (so far) lucky to not have to worry about needing the rolling alarm clock (yet).
Terry Poage says
November 3, 2016 at 1:31 PMi love that rolling Alarm Clock and the ear buds.
Sandra U. says
November 3, 2016 at 12:44 PMI absolutely LOVE The Color of Music pendant . Would be the perfect gift for my daughter who is a huge lover of music.
Rosie says
November 3, 2016 at 11:32 AMI’m sooo glad I clicked into this! I had no idea Limeapple has clothes for tween & teen girls! Yippeee! I used to make many gifts, but when they get to this age, they are much more picky. Easier to buy something, and I love the items from Limeapple!!!
Laura says
November 3, 2016 at 1:07 AMI love the The Color of Music pendant. That is so gorgeous!
Lynne B says
November 1, 2016 at 8:10 PMThat rolling alarm clock might be better for tweens. I think teens would ignore it or throw it across the room. lol.
Mia says
November 1, 2016 at 1:57 PMI find this group the most difficult to find ideas for. The idea of the rolling alarm clock is so clever and I think would be a fun gift.
Heather in VA says
November 1, 2016 at 7:46 AMMy 10 year old would LOVE the book lovers pendant. So pretty.
Amanda Alvarado says
October 31, 2016 at 8:48 PMI would love some Limeapple clothes for dd! They are right up her alley and she would love to be able to mix and match them!
Stephanie H. says
October 31, 2016 at 2:41 PMI love both of the pendants for the musical and book lover teens in our lives. My teenage daughter would love to wear these too!
Cheryl Everitt says
October 31, 2016 at 1:46 PMThe Color of Music pendant just “screams”, me, me, me for my granddaughter.
Deborah D says
October 30, 2016 at 5:34 AMI like the book pendant. My niece would love it.
Laurie Nykaza says
October 29, 2016 at 10:37 PMBook Lover pendant is so cute my daughter loves to read she would love it for Christmas.
Carolsue says
October 29, 2016 at 1:00 AMMy tween would love those Skullcandy ear buds because they are so colorful
Sharon Rooney says
October 28, 2016 at 4:49 PMTeens are so hard to buy for. Movie giftcards are a good idea too.
lisa says
October 28, 2016 at 10:25 AMI know when I was that age, I loved clothes. A gift card would be nice. I’d never pick out an outfit for a teen. Half the fun is trying on the clothes.
nicole b says
October 27, 2016 at 12:51 PMI think the rolling alarm clock is awesome! I need this for my teen.
Marcie W. says
October 24, 2016 at 7:07 AMClothing is always a great gift idea for tweens and teens!
Jammie says
October 24, 2016 at 6:26 AMLove the rolling alarm clock, it seems like since smartphones not many people have them any longer. This is something I could see using!
Brenda Disimone says
October 23, 2016 at 8:28 PMI love the color of music pendant its so pretty and a great gift idea for anyone into music
Melissa Storms says
October 23, 2016 at 11:19 AMI would love to see some gift ideas for tween/ young tween boys. It is hard to find something for that age group.