Here are over 10 non-tech gifts for tweens. From skincare to games, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list.
As kids get older, their wish lists become more and more tech-filled. It’s sometimes hard to find non-tech gifts for this age group. I now have 8, 10, and 12-year-olds at home, and here are some of our favorite finds that they, and their friends, love to receive. One gift idea they always appreciate is something personalized, like gift hampers, which can be filled with a mix of treats, toys, or even creative DIY kits that make for a fun and thoughtful surprise.
Non-Tech Gifts for Tweens
From water bottles to skin care or outdoor toys to board games there are plenty of options for non-tech gifts for tweens on this list.
Water Bottles
Water bottles are all the rage for this age group (thanks Tik-Tok and YouTube Shorts). A Stanley always makes a great gift for tweens and even adults. Fill it with some goodies like chapstick, gift cards, or powdered drink mixes to add something extra to it. The Simple Modern version of a ‘Stanley’ is another popular one for this age group.
My kids love to drink seltzer water, but going through all of the cans and bottles of seltzer isn’t only expensive but also is wasteful. Drinkmate Instafizz is a stainless steel water bottle that comes with a built-in fizz infuser that allows you to carbonate anything, anytime, anywhere! Not only is this a practical gift for the sparkling water lover, but it’s fun!
My kids love inserting the CO2 cartridge into the bottom of the water bottle, giving it a twist, and creating their own sparkling water. My 12 year old in particular likes to make fizzy iced tea, and it stays super cold!
Skin Care
Not everyone on your tween list will want skin care, but I promise you there will be a portion of them that will. Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, Florence (by Millie Bobby Brown), and Laneige are all the rage. I find these to be in the pricy range for tween skincare (I need the eye bag help, not them!), but there are more affordable gift sets with travel-size options that are fun for gift-giving and allow the tweens to dabble in the skincare world. If you’re looking for a luxurious touch, luxury body wash gift sets make for a beautiful, pampering present—both practical and indulgent, perfect for a little self-care.
Comfy Finds
Tweens and teens love to be comfy. Oversized pillows, blankets, slippers and even stuffies are still popular with this age group, and fun to give as gifts!
Games and Toys
Tweens might not want to admit it, but they still enjoy some of the simple toys and games in life. An outdoor rocket launcher or even a kite is still fun for teens to play with. There are also some cool glow balls for the sports lover who likes to stay up late and play outside at night. Dice and card games are among our favorite ‘board style’ games for this age group.
Cooking and Baking Appliances
Tweens love to be in the kitchen whipping up concoctions. Sweet treats are always a favorite and making your own ice cream or a snow cone, popping your own popcorn, or making your own cake pops are always fun for this age to make!
Gifts for Tweens Can be Fun!
While gifting technology can be fun, and you’re guaranteed to make a happy tween, there are plenty of other non-tech gifts for tweens that they will love to receive as well! Grab something from this list and make a tween happy.
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