ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When choosing stocking stuffers for teenagers, it’s important to pick items that are fun, practical and suited to their interests.

Here are some ideas for teens:

1. Tech gadgets & accessories

  • Wireless earbuds – A good quality pair of budget-friendly wireless earbuds for listening to music or podcasts.
  • Phone stand or PopSocket – Fun and functional accessories for holding their phones.
  • Portable charger – A compact power bank for charging devices on the go.
  • Bluetooth key finder – A small device that helps them find their phone or keys.

2. Beauty & grooming products

  • Lip balm – Fun, flavored balms or tinted versions.
  • Face masks – Sheet masks or peel-off masks for skincare enthusiasts.
  • Nail polish – A trendy shade or nail stickers for creative manicures.
  • Hair accessories – Scrunchies, hair ties or cute clips.

3. Games & puzzles

  • Mini puzzle games – Brain teasers or small puzzle cubes.
  • Deck of cards – For card games like Uno or a regular deck for a variety of games.
  • Travel-sized board games – Compact versions of classic games like Connect 4 or Chess.

4. Fashion & jewelry

  • Socks – Fun, patterned socks that reflect their personality.
  • Bracelets or rings – Trendy, stackable pieces of jewelry.
  • Beanie or hat – A stylish winter hat or beanie.

5. Food & snacks

  • Gourmet chocolates – Small bars of fancy or artisanal chocolate.
  • Candy – Their favorite candy or a new, trendy snack they’ve been wanting to try.
  • Energy bars – Healthy or protein-packed snacks for their busy days.

6. Personalized items

  • Custom keychains – With their name, initials or favorite character.
  • Personalized water bottle – A reusable bottle with their name or a fun design.

7. Stationery

  • Stylish notebooks or journals – Cute and practical for jotting down thoughts.
  • Pens & markers – High-quality pens, gel pens or colorful markers.
  • Stickers – Fun or aesthetic stickers they can use to decorate their school supplies or gadgets.

8. Gift cards

  • App store gift card – For their favorite apps or games.
  • Coffee shop gift card – Perfect for coffee-loving teens.
  • Amazon or retail store gift card – Let them choose something they really want.

9. DIY & craft supplies

  • Mini craft kits – For making bracelets, painting or other creative projects.
  • Washi tape – Fun decorative tapes they can use for journaling or decorating.

10. Activity-related items

  • Sports accessories – Things like wristbands, water bottles or resistance bands for fitness enthusiasts.
  • Skateboard accessories – If they skateboard, consider mini wheels or stickers.
  • Photography accessories – For teens who love photography, things like camera straps or lens cleaning kits.

These ideas are small but thoughtful, fitting easily into a stocking and making for a delightful surprise!