101 Stocking Stuffers for Teens & Tweens (2023)

A few years ago, I published the original version of 101 stocking stuffers for teens & tweens. As most of you regular readers know, I try to keep these stocking stuffer gift guides fresh by updating them every year.

For 2023, I thought I'd share a new and improved version of this post. Below, you'll see some cool, fun stocking stuffer ideas for teens in your life.

What are good stocking stuffers for teens?

I'm a big fan of combining practical ideas & gifts from a teen's different interests in their Christmas stocking. Find 2-3 really fun small gifts, pair them with one or two practical items that they need, and fill the rest with candy. Check, done! ✅

I have to admit, this stocking stuffer idea list was one of the more difficult ones I've had to do over the years. Our family's children, grandchildren, and cousins are getting into the teen stage. They can be difficult to shop for!

So, I did a little bit of research (and a WHOLE lot of browsing my favorite shopping sites). I was able to come up with over 100 cool stocking stuffer ideas for teens & tweens in your life.

How to Use This Gift Guide

In this list, you'll get great stocking stuffers for both teen boys and teen girls. These groups' interests kind of start merging around this stage of life. Because of that, I didn't think it would make sense to divide it by gender.

Instead, I separated each category in this list by interest. You can personalize your stocking stuffer shopping to your teen's favorite things.

As mentioned above, think about what your teen loves. Find 2-3 items on this list that fit their interests. Add in a necessity or two (bonus points if you were going to have to buy it anyway), add some candy, and call it a day. No need to go overboard!

Let's get going - here's my list of the best stocking stuffer ideas for teens & tweens!

101 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens & Tweens

Stocking Stuffers For an Artist

1. Washi Tape
2. Liquid Chalk
3. Inkjoy Gel Pens - These are the best pens I've ever used. They come in lots of colors and work incredibly well!
4. Hot Glue Gun Finger Caps - Keep those fingertips burn-free!
5. Watercolors
6. 'I Arted' Shirt
7. Scrapbook Scissors - Cut paper edges into lots of different shapes and patterns.
8. Mod Podge - An essential crafting supply.
9. Glitter Hot Glue Sticks
10. Chalkboard Tape - Stick this tape and write on it with chalk, just like a chalkboard!
11. Geometric Art Spiral Tool
12. Calligraphy Pen
13. Color Wheel Magnets
14. Pocketed Artist's Apron
15. Mini Easel

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For a Fashionista(o)

16. Tie Dye Slippers
17. Heart Sunglasses
18. Claw Clips
19. No-Crease Hair Clips
20. Columbia Fast Trek Scarf
21. Funny Graphic Tee
22. Blanket Hoodie
23. Stacking Rings
24. Bow Tie & Suspender Set
25. Stud Earrings
26. "I Woke Up Like This" Shirt

Great Gifts For a Teen Techie

27. Selfie Stick - Attaches to any phone for easy selfies.
28. Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
29. Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger
30. Headphone Audio Splitter - This splitter allows the user to share their headphones with another device.
31. Smart Color-Changing Light Bulb
32. Bluetooth Beanie - Play your favorite Bluetooth music from inside of your hat!
33. Mini Pocket Drone
34. Water Resistant Phone Case
35. Ocean Wave Light Projector
36. Lock Socket - Keeps the rest of the home from stealing your charger.
37. Earbud Nest - Great way to organize earbuds and cords.

For a Chef/Food Lover

38. Kitchen Apron
39. Master Chef Junior Cookbook
40. Marshmallow Roasting Sticks
41. Chicken Infuser
42. Microwave Popcorn Popper - Use this tool to pop kernels in the microwave
43. Egg Mold Set - Make hard-boiled eggs into fun shapes!
44. Pie Press - Great tool for forming mini hand pies.
45. GarlicZoom - Simple garlic chopper for the kitchen
46. Cake Shapers - This lets the cook a cake in any shape they would like.
47. Egg Beater Whisk
48. 1000 Foods to Eat Before You Die
49. Personalized Steak Brander
50. 'Foodie Fight' Trivia Game

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For a Tween Beauty Guru

51. Mascara - This mascara is incredible and so inexpensive!
52. Mac Prep + Prime Spray
53. Curling Wand
54. Lip and Cheek Blush Stick - Simple makeup tool for a minimal makeup look
55. Small Eyeshadow Palette (like Naked 2 Basics)
56. Wet Brush - The best brush I've ever used. My go-to!
57. Hair Dryer Diffuser
58. Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat - It's great to start the habit of cleaning makeup brushes early.
59. Acrylic Makeup Organizer
60. Hand Mask
61. Nail Art Set
62. Funny Sleep Mask
63. Beauty Blender - In my opinion, this is the best makeup sponge out there!
64. 'Purity Made Simple' Cleansing Cloths
65. Leave-In Conditioner - My ride-or-die leave-in. Smells great and works like a charm to detangle and condition.
66. Flavored Lip Balm
67. Blush Palette
68. Spiral Hair Ties - Unique ponytail holder that prevents tangles and breakage
69. Tweezers - This set of tweezers has been my favorite for years!
70. Egg White Pore Mask
71. Philosophy Seasonal Favorites - Fun holiday scents of a really quality brand of shower gels
72. Blotterazzi - Oil blotting towels for your face
73. Hair Chalk - Great way to try out hair colors without making them permanent.
74. Aquis Flip Hair Drying Tool - Easy way to dry hair after a shower
75. Nail Care Set
76. Facial Water Spray
77. Loose Glitter
78. Color Removal Sponge - Another great tool for cleaning makeup brushes

Stocking Stuffers For a Book Worm

79. Hands-Free Reading Light - Attach to your neck for late-night reading
80. Finger Point Bookmarks - Keep track of the exact space you stopped reading
81. Kindle Cover
82. Favorite Book
83. Thumb Thing - Use your thumb to easily hold books open while reading
84. Journaling Pens
85. Keychain
86. Novel Teas - Fun teas with literary names
87. "Shh I'm Reading" Socks

Small Gift Ideas for a Sports/Health Nut

88. Infuser Water Bottle - This bottle allows you to infuse water with fruits, herbs, etc.
89. Phone Armband - Great for runners or outdoor sportsmen. Attach your phone to your arm!
90. Resistance Band Set - Wonderful way to weight train with limited resources.
91. Desktop Basketball Game
92. Shaker Bottle
93. Fitness tracker
94. Hype Buzzer - This is a cute gag gift for teens. Encourage hype when needed!
95. Jump Rope
96. Sports Soap - Knock out even the worst body odor after the gym.
97. Hibbet Sports Gift Card
98. Core Sliders - Another great way to train ab muscles with limited weights.
99. Hand Grips
100. Compression Socks
101. Sports Laces - Keep shoelaces from getting in the way of a great workout!

There you have it - over 100 great ideas when buying stocking stuffers for teens this holiday season. I'm wishing a very Merry Christmas to the shoppers out there! I hope this list helps take a little bit of the load off of Santa this holiday season. 😉

Tip: Turn stocking stuffers into small gifts!

These teen stocking stuffer ideas are also great small gift ideas. Many times, teenagers need small gifts for their friends. This list is the perfect inspiration for that kind of gift-giving! This would also be great for more distant family members or even when packing a gift basket.

Give these as small gifts this holiday season. Any teenager would love to receive these on Christmas morning! For you last-minute shoppers, I tried to include as many “fast shipping” items as possible. Most of these are from Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc. so you can shop right up until zero hour.