No big surprise that ipads, iphones, laptops and video games top the Christmas lists of the tweens and teens in our lives. We all know none of those items are to be found manufactured in America, but here are some great gift ideas that are. Now I'm not saying that you will get the same reactions to these gifts as you would the newest iPhone on Christmas morning, but hey, they're made in the USA (and tweens/teenagers are too cool to react much anyhow).
Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Good For You Girls Skincare Set
The Good For You Girls 7-Piece Skincare Set a perfect gift for the tween girl on your list. All Good For You Girls skincare and personal care products are free of parabens, sulfates, dyes, and phalates. They are vegan, cruelty free, and of course, American made. Shop the Good For You Girls Amazon store.
Jack Black Head-to-Toe Jack Set
For the tween and teen boys, we like the Jack Black Head-to-Toe Jack Set. Boys like having their own personal care products too. Jack Black products are made in Texas and are are sulfate free, paraben free, and colorant free. Shop the Jack Black Amazon store.
DecalGirl Custom Cases, Skins + Wraps for Electronics
Every teenager has electronics that can use some bling. DecalGirl manufactures stylish lightweight vinyl protection for electronic devices like phones, lap tops, gaming remotes and more. You can always give a Decal Girl gift card which gives them a little more direction than a typical big box store card.
WE Games Wood Block Party Game
WE Games has been making a number of different games in the USA since 1977. Even as games grow more technology-driven, there's still nothing quite like an unplugged Wood Block Party Game with friends or family. Note: Not all We Games are made in the USA, so check labels and descriptions.
Tervis Water Bottle
Tweens and teens will enjoy these water bottles from Tervis. They’re offered in several dozen styles, from sports (lacrosse, anyone?) or comics (“Hi, I’m Batman”) to Harry Potter (“I solemnly swear I am up to no good.”), Disney (Who doesn’t love Mickey and Minnie?) and more. Note: Only the plastic water bottles with lids are made in Tervis’ Florida factory. The steel water bottles are not made in the USA.
Skateboard Stool
Artist Jason Podlaski creates edgy stools from broken, unusable skateboards. Each piece is unique and handcrafted in Pennsylvania.
Taylor Guitar
For the guitar enthusiast, start with one of the classics: The Taylor 514 CE V-Class. While it's described as an entry-level guitar, your burgeoning player can strum it for as long as he/she desires. It carries a beautiful sound and is made from the best materials found on a guitar. Note: Taylor guitars in the 200 series or lower are not made in the USA.
Gretsch Drums
If your kid enjoyed pounding as a toddler, percussion just might be in his/her future. Gretsch Drums makes the Catalina Maple Four-Piece Set in South Carolina. It's available in five different finishes, and as your drummer grows in talent, you can add pieces to the set.
Upright, Studio, or Grand Piano
We can highly recommend any of the pianos that are made in America, and there are only three: Steinway & Sons in New York; Mason & Hamlin in Massachusetts; and Charles R. Walter in Indiana. Choose from upright, studio, console, and grand piano styles. Although these brands are expensive, they're handmade, they have a long, rich history, and they're considered pieces of art. Plus, the sound on any of the three are unsurpassed by any other brand.
Louisville Slugger Wooden Bat
The Louisville Slugger Wooden Bat has been the bat of choice for baseball champions since 1884. The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is a museum that a tween/teen actually wouldn't object to visit. If you are ever in Louisville, Kentucky, check it out!
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You can never go wrong with a gift card!
And last, but not least, you can never go wrong with supporting local businesses and purchasing gift cards or gift certificates. Gift cards to the local movie theater and a popular diner or cafe hang out would make a great gift for the ever cash-strapped kiddos of this age group. A gift certificate for voice or music lessons, one on one coaching, or art classes could also be welcomed gifts. Tweens and teens love gift cards. This allows them to make their own choices. We all know that teens and tweens love to have a little freedom of choice!
Don't forget the Stocking Stuffers
We have lists already created for the best stocking stuffers for tweens and teens: Stocking Stuffers for Teenage Girls: Made in the USA Beauty Products They'll Love, and Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Under $10
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Some of your links-Artterro and Wake Up Frankie are broken or lead you to something you may not necessarily want for your tweens/teen bedroom-
Thank you! Unfortunately, Artterro and Wake Up Frankie have both gone out of business, so we have removed them from our list.
Cool list! Lots of great ideas here for the holidays.
I’m also thinking about getting my kids a scooter to help them spend more time outside
Love the suggestions! I got Fine Featherheads and Piggy Paints for my tween niece because of your suggestion. I know she'll love them! Thank you!
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That's great Linda!! So glad we could help!!