What’s In The Teens’ Stockings?
Ah those teens (and tweens). If anything, I find culling stocking stuffers among the easiest for them, as they’re prone to like little ‘throwaway’ trinkets and toys that are perfectly priced for inclusion in their stockings. And with that, here’s a few nifty ideas to treat them this holiday season, all at $25 or less.
Splat Hair Chalk – $8.99 each @ Various Drugstores
Your teenage years are the perfect time to experiment and make mistakes with your style. Let your kids be a rebel – for a day – by adding dramatic pastel ‘highlights’ to their locks with these easy-to-apply temporary dyes that wash out when you’re done with ’em.
The Bookmarker – $12 @ Animi Causa
If you’ve got a rabid YA bookworm in the house that’s prone to using sticky notes and business cards to mark their page, save them some trouble and pick up one of these cute chrome bookmarks instead. With fun sayings and a peekaboo format, it’s a gift any avid reader – boy or girl – will appreciate.
Energy Gummi Bears – $2.99 @ Gummi Boutique
Although teens seem to have boundless energy for partying all night, the same can’t be said for studying. When your energy drink-crazed teen wants to switch up their zingy substance of choice, toss ’em a bag of these caffeine-infused gummi bears.
Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Cases – $19.99 @ Target
Brooklyn-based designer Aimee Wilder is beloved for her bold graphic prints – that also serve up a side of adorable. They’re available in various locations across Canada (most notably Target) and promise to deliver protection for that precious hunk of glass while also totally suiting your teen’s style (both lads and lasses).
Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Shampoo & Conditioner – From $4.29 @ drugstores nationwide
By now you’ve likely heard of the lustrous benefits of Moroccan argan oil on your hair. While previously relegated to pricy, premium salon brands, it’s now appearing in more widely accessible products, like this duo from Herbal Essences. For extra shine and softness during the harsh winter months, simply lather up and you know, do the Herbal.
Gold Standard Noteblock – $10.95 @ McNally Robinson
Encouraging the young minds in your household to put down their brilliant ideas (or that boy or girl’s phone number they’re crushing on) down on paper is never a bad idea. It’s made easier however, when they’re writing on a sheet of gleaming gold paper that channels their favourite rap icon.
Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio – $20
Teens are generally a little young to appreciate the nuances of tea or the power of coffee. That doesn’t mean they can’t indulge in a hot bevvie though, as this trio of pint-sized milk and dark hot chocolate canisters from luxury chocolate brand Godiva proves.
Eylure Katy Perry Faux Lashes – ~ $6.99 @ Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, and Jean Coutu
Pop songstress Katy Perry is known for her wide-eyed pretty stare along with her cartoonish fashion experiments – her line of false lashes with UK brand Eylure allows you to play with your own look in a variety of ways. Honestly, this is one of the most expansive lines I’ve seen, with standard lash lushifying options, pre-glued options for less mess, and unique lines like Party Lashes (think: glitter and rhinestones) and Colour Pop (for bright pops of purple, cobalt and green at your lashline). A fun way for your teen daughter to get glammed up.
Froot Guard – $2.97 – $4.97 @ Fenigo
Getting your kids to eat more fruits & veggies is never easy, particularly if it gets lost in the depths of their backpack or worst, their locker. This handy plastic case protects produce from pencil shavings and other miscellaneous student debris (as well as smushing). Available in 2 different sizes and 6 BPA-free plastic colours, it’s at least a step toward eating better.
Would You Rather? Pocket Version – $13.95 @ Boardgames.ca
I have the full-size version of this ‘game’ and it’s pretty intense. I like it for teens because A) It’s funny and squeamish and perfect for still slightly immature teens. And B) It’ll actually get ’em thinking, in unexpected ways, but still – decisiveness is a virtue!
There you have it! I hope your teens are plenty happy this holiday season if / when they open one of these fun picks. I’ve also got a little prize package to give away to one reader: a pair of Katy Perry Eylure lashes and an Aimee Wilder Whale phone case. Want to win it? Here’s how:
Here’s how to enter:
1) Drop me a comment by January 9th telling me which of these 10 picks for teens you’d most love to gift (or receive, even if you aren’t a teen).
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around January 10th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entries: Follow Eylure on Twitter and send out a Tweet about your favourite Katy Perry lash style tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide) to earn an extra entry.
Watch this space! I’ll have deets on a way to earn ANOTHER bonus entry very shortly 🙂
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I’d love to gift and receive the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio. Would be a perfect gift for my best friend.
I love the froot guard!
I don’t have a teen or tween to give, to but confess that I’d love to try a pair of the Katy Perry false eyelashes.
This is a great gift for anyone: Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio. I’d love to give it to my niece.
Cheers.
The Splat hair chalk would be fun for them to play with 😀
I know my neighbours teenage daughter would love The Splat Hair Chalk
My grandkids would love to get the Mini Hot Chocolate Trio
I’d love to get the Energy Gummi Bears!
I would love to give the Splat Hair Chalk …she loves to make her hair crazy.
Definitely the hair chalk!
The Gold Standard Notebook is nice. For my granddaughter
I’d be most interested in the Eylure Katy Perry Faux Lashes
It would be great to gift one of the Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Cases. They look great. Thanks.
I would gift the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio!
The hair chalk looks fun
The Would you Rather game
I would love to try the hair chalk myself, but I know a teen who would love it
I would love the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio. I love hot chocolate!!!
The Energy Gummi Bears would be great for teens during exam time!
I kind of would like to try the hair chalk, I don’t really know how well it works on dark hair.
The “would you rather” game. My kids play it anyway-would be great to give them some new ideas.
Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio would be great for my granddaughter to share with Grandma!
I would give my little sister: Would You Rather? Pocket Version. That game is always a good way to get teen girls gabbing.
I think my daughter would love the hair chalk!
I would love to try the Katy Perry lashes.
My daughter has been talking about hair chalk so I know she wants to try it. It would make a great stocking suffer, and she is not even a teen yet (she is 12, which is close enough!)
I would most like to receive the bookmarker!
My teen would really like the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio!
I would love to get the energy Gummi bears!
I would love to receive the Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Cases even though I am not a teen 🙂
The Godiva mini hot chocolate.
Eylure Katy Perry Faux Lashes – ~ $6.99 @ Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, and Jean Coutu
Pop songstress Katy Perry is known for her wide-eyed pretty stare along with her cartoonish fashion experiments – her line of false lashes with UK brand Eylure allows you to play with your own look in a variety of ways. Honestly, this is one of the most expansive lines I’ve seen, with standard lash lushifying options, pre-glued options for less mess, and unique lines like Party Lashes (think: glitter and rhinestones) and Colour Pop (for bright pops of purple, cobalt and green at your lashline). A fun way for your teen daughter to get glammed up.
I WANT!!!!!!
Bonus Entries: i Eylure on Twitter and senT out a Tweet about your favourite Katy Perry lash style tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide) to earn an extra entry.
My niece would LOVE the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio. She’s a true chocoholic!
I think the bookmarks are a cute idea
the godiva trio looks really interesting for my 15 year old daughter!!! thanks for the chance to win!!
The Froot Guard
I’d like to get the Splat Hair Chalk – $8.99 each @ Various Drugstores
I like the froot guard. My kids hate squishy fruit.
♥ the hair chalk – for myself!
HOT CHOCOLATE TRIO
I would give the shampoo gift as a gift to my kids – can never get enough shampoo!
I think my daughter would love the hair chalk!
I’m all over loving to give or get the Godiva Hot Chocolate Trio-yum!
Oh I think my teens would like the shampoo and conditioner.
The Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio sounds yummy for myself.
I would love the katy Perry lashes!
I’d like the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio – Sounds delicious!
I’d most like to receive the Splat Hair Chalk
The Splat hair chalk would be fun to play with
Those lashes! ooh la la
The lashes!
Give me the Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio anytime or all the time. Mmmmm
the gold notebook as a diary..seems great!
I’d love to give my daughter the Eylure Katy Perry Faux Lashes! She would absolutely LOVE them!!
Merry Christmas everyone!
My gr daughter will be thrilled with this win
food guards. handy
Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Case
i like the fruit gaurd…my fruit always gets smushed when i try to take it for lunch
the fruit guard
I’d love to try the Herbal essences!
The hair chalk
I would like the would you rather game!
I’d love to get the lashes as a gift 🙂
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I would have to say the would you rather game. My daughter plays that with me all the time just making up her own.
Splat Hair Chalk – $8.99 each @ Various Drugstores so much fun for anyone who likes to change the colour of there hair.
I love the Hot Chocolate Set-would go well with watching Christmas movies on holidays.
She would love the Godiva hot chocolate!
the splat hair chalk for sure
Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio.
katy Eye lashes and Hair chalk for my two girls 😉
It was difficult to narrow down my choices but I think the Froot Guard wins.
My daughter wants Hair Chalk. I think the Froot Guard is great.
I would love to receive the Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Shampoo & Conditioner. I’d gift the Splat Hair Chalk to a teen girl.
She would love the shampoo & conditioner
i would like the would you rather pocket game it sounds intresting
My daughter would love the Hair Chalk .. she is currently sporting pink hair .. and had turquoise last month … years ago this would be frowned upon, but these days I think it is great to see .. some amazing colours and styles !
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Energy Gummi Bears look neat- I have never heard of them so those would be my pick.
My daughter would love the Godiva Hot Chocolate!
My daughter isn’t a teen yet but I think her and I would have a lot of fun with the hair chalk!
The Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio perfect for a cold winter’s day!
My nieces would love the Would You Rather game.
The Splat Hair Chalk looks like fun!
The lashes or hair chalk!
My daughter would love the splat hair chalk.
The phone case – sure to be a hit with teens!
I love the book marks. I want one for myself!
gold notebook is cute
Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio
I really like Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Cases – $19.99 @ Target
My teenage niece loves Gummy Bears, that would be my choice
My daughter would LOVE the Katy Perry Lashes. She does a lot of Cosplay so is always looking for accessories.
Aimee Wilder Cell Phone Cases think any teenage would love one of these
I really like the Splat Hair Chalk
I’d like the Energy Gummi Bears.
My daughter would be thrilled with the Hair Chalk. Her Dad, not so much.
Not gonna lie, I would really love to have that hair chalk! Its so awesome 😀
Godiva Mini Hot Chocolate Trio
The Would you rather game would be great to win!