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Propel Star Wars Minidrones

Perfect excuse to say, “go play outside!”

Flip Sequin Mermaid Pillow

The ultimate cool tween gift of 2017 for sure. They can’t have too many.

Custom Chuck Taylors

In boys and girls sizes, you can customize them or let them do it themselves with a gift card. So fun.

Krispy Kreme Flavored Jelly Belly Gift Box

Which one goes first? Our vote is Strawberry Iced.

Xray Skull PJ Set

Be warned: They will ask to wear them to school.

Not Parent Approved Card Game

Like Cards Against Humanity but…for kids. Still our favorite, irreverent family game, and a perfect tween gift for the holidays.

Sno Cone Machine

Yes, even when it’s cold outside. Because, sno cones.

Valentina Chain Wallet

The allowance has to go somewhere.

Dribbleup Smart Soccer Ball or Basketball

High tech meets “get outside, will you?” These incredible balls connect to your phone to amp up training.

Fenty Beauty Cosmic Gloss Lip Glitter

If she’s into beauty, trust us, she wants Fenty. Also check out Fenty Gloss Bomb which is a favorite!

Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Tee

We hope they never outgrow Totoro but when they do, this is some awesome Ghibli merch.

Steven Universe Save the Light for PS4

Because is anything cooler for a tween gift than Steven Universe? Basically…no.

Studded Frye Boots

You can never have enough seriously awesome shoes. Okay so you can if you’re 10. But still.

Amulet graphic novel gift box: #1-7

The first seven books in Kazu Kibuishi’s best-selling series, capturing imaginations of kids about 8-11.

Nintendo Switch

Just…get it.

Realistic Temporary Tattoo Pack

So real, we tried them out and fooled some really worried neighbors.

Cloud/Lightning Lariat Necklace

Cool jewelry doesn’t have to be spendy. It just has to be, you know…cool.

Apple Music Subscription Gift Card

And some time to sit far, far away from you with headphones on. (Sorry!)

Undertale Sports Bottle

Even if you don’t know Undertale, your cool tween does. They’ll loooooove this.

Prismacolor Set of Manga Colored Pencils

Don’t forget that teens love to get creative too! Package it with a great how-to-draw Manga characters book for an awesome gift.

POSITIV Team Complete Skateboard

The digital series isn’t the newest from POSITIV but it’s still super cool and the price is fantastic.

Darth Vader Slouchie Beanie

Stay warm with dark side.

An All-American Family Vacation

Travelocity has ideas. Add a Lonely Planet Kids Travel Book to deliver the news.

Censi Cat Ear Headphones

The better to tune you out, my dear.

Bloxels Star Wars Build-Your-Own Video Game

The only thing cooler than getting a fave Star Wars video game is getting to build their own.

Cannondale Race 24″ Kids Mountain Bike

We found a sweet deal on this top-rated bike at REI but hurry to grab it!
Also check out some of the new Cannondale 24″ Trail Bikes designed especially to fit smaller bodies.

Emily & Meritt Personalized Luggage

Have awesome bag, will travel.

Madballs Foam Balls Series

Don’t ask. Just give.

Hamilton Tickets

Hey, there’s always the lottery, right?

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