Teenager Trinkets: Stocking Stuffers for Teens & Tweens 2017

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 18, 2017 · 218 Comments

Teens and tweens are often the trickiest group to buy for, in part because their wishes are both hyper specific as they develop their tastes…but also hyper vague compared to kids who know exactly what toy they want and exactly what characters they love. The solution? Go for things you know are pretty universally loved by teens – and have a little fun with it!

Caseco Blu-Toque – $39.99 @ Shoppers Drug Mart
In general, I find teen boy stocking stuffers a bit harder to track – you’re often best-suited to getting them every day essentials and treats TBH! But it’s also worth it to splurge a little on a few ideas, like this cool toque with a built-in mic. Not only does it look cool, it means he can be connected to his friends on the go without having to take off his mitts to find and turn on his phone. A perfect winter treat.

Mask Sampler Set – $30 @ The Body Shop
Want to show some-bunny some pampering this holiday season? Invest in this adorable bunny-themed set, which includes a rabbit-eared headband to keep her locks off her face while indulging in one of the nine included single-use masks from The Body Shop. Choose from a Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow, British Rose Fresh Plumping or a Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing mask – you really can’t go wrong. While you’re at it, pick up a full-size mask for yourself so you can indulge in some parent-child at-home spa time.

Incipio iPhone Cases – $34.99 each @ Incipio Online (and Videotron)
If your teen was lucky enough to get a new phone this Christmas (or maybe even this fall) they’ll of course be wanting all the hotline bling to deck out their new tech. Incipio’s phone cases are supremely cute, with glittery stars, holographic lips, and metallic snakeskin to name just a few styles. Plus, with cases going from iPhone 5 all the way up to the brand new sparkly iPhone X, you can pick out a case for every member of your (iPhone) family.

Simple Sensitive Skin Care Set – $14.99 @ Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws
Pretty much every teen faces skin woes. Luckily there are affordable brands like Simple designed to treat sensitive skin with some TLC. This sweet gift set contains facial wipes, a cleansing water, and a moisturizer to ensure they’re clearing out any oils and keeping their fragile skin as balanced as possible. Plus it comes in a handy tote they can use to stash some essentials for school.

Metal Chucks – $11.99 @ Mastermind Toys
Not familiar with Thumb Chucks? This fidget-friendly toy consists of two balls attached by a fabric belt; spinning them around can allow you to do a range of really neat tricks that blend dexterity with timing and a fair bit of patience. One of the latest incarnations of the toy is Metal Chucks, created with a soft metal finish that gives the balls a slightly heavier weight, making more complex and mind-boggling tricks possible. Coming in four metallic hues (silver and black not shown), it’s a perfect little toy that can keep them occupied while waiting for the bus or in-between classes.

Hard Candy Fizz Smoothie – $4.97 @ Walmart and Walmart.ca
Ugh this stocking stuffer for teens is almost too cute for words! Coming packaged in a soda shoppe-inspired cup with a chevron-striped straw, this sweet bathtime gift set comes with a body pouff and and six raspberry bath fizzers that’ll liven up your teen’s next soak time.

BOD Man Body Spray 3-Pak – $8.99 @ Walmart
When you’re shopping for your teenage boy, it can be a subtle way to update his grooming routine. If he’s getting to a particularly ‘ripe’ old age, then consider these little BOD Man body sprays a must-have. Coming in three scents – Fresh Guy, Really Ripped Abs, and Dark Ice – he can stash one in his gym bag, his locker, and at home to ensure he’s always confident in how he smells.

PopSockets – $14.99 each @ Showcase
This multi-tasking accessory is one of the hottest little gifts for phone-addicted teens. When not in use, it lies flat along the back of your phone. When you need it, simply pop it out and use it to create a media or chat stand, to wrap your headphones, or for a better grip when taking those selfies. It even makes texting more comfortable – a must-have for any marathon text sessions. Plus there are literally dozens of boy and girl-friendly designs, so any of your teens can get in on the poppin’ trend.

Glitter Henna Tattoos – $7 @ Indigo
Boho-style tattoos are all the rage amongst the tweens and teens, and this nifty set of tattoos is an ideal choice to let them get in on the trend. Design your own henna-inspired body art by using the included sheet of tattoos and transferable glitter for a one-of-a-kind look. A perfect accompaniment to that set of concert tickets she’s getting from Santa!

Lip Smacker Snow Globe Tsum Tsum – $5.95 each @ Rexall, Jean Coutu, Uniprix, Lawtons, Pharmachoice
These crazy cute little lip balms are inspired by Disney’s Tsum Tsum stuffies – only with a wholly festive theme! Featuring characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas plus Ariel and Daisy Duck, these little snowglobe-shaped lip balms are perfectly priced to put in your fave tween gal’s stocking. Choose from yumtastic flavours like Peppermint Candy Corn, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Mermazing Grapefruit and Pepperment Macaron.

Zombie Blood Shower Gel – $12.95 @ Pop In A Box
Shows like The Walking Dead prove that zombies are still as cool as ever – particularly with gore-loving gamers. Get your teen off the couch and into the shower with this quirky IV bag-shaped stash of shower gel. The good news? Despite that gooey green hue, it’s actually got a pretty sweet scent, plus it hangs in the shower for total convenience.

Want to win some lovely stocking stuffers for teens and tweens? I’m giving away a swell prize package valued at $160, including:

The Body Shop Mask Sampler Set
An Incipio iPhone Case
Simple Sensitive Skin Care Set
A set of Metal Chucks
Hard Candy Fizz Smoothie Set
Bodman Body Spray Set
4x Lip Smacker Snow Globes
2x PopSockets

1) READ THIS FIRST! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave me a comment by December 28, 2017 telling me your favourite stocking stuffer ideas for teens from this post.

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 December 29, 2017 to select the winner(s), 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 – Complete as many of these as you’d like, leave separate comments for each one, and you’ll earn extra entries into the draw!

Follow The Body Shop on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.

Follow Erikson on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below

Follow Simple Skincare on Instagram and tag two friends in one of their posts. Link back to the post you commented on with your IG username in a separate comment below.

Follow Zing (the maker of Metal Chucks) on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.

Follow Hard Candy on Instagram, then tag two friends on one of their posts that you think would dig their products. Link back to the Instagram post you commented on in a separate comment below, with your IG username.

Like BOD Man on Facebook, then leave a wall post that tags a friend you think would be interested in their scented products. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.

Sign up for Showcase’s newsletter on their website (scroll down!), using the same email address you use to enter this giveaway. Leave a separate comment below indicating you’ve done so.

Follow Lip Smackers on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.